A few upcoming shows and events around Austin:

The Harry Ransom Center’s Curator of Photography Jessica S. McDonald speaks with photographer, curator, and educator Nathan Lyons about his career and role in the expansion of American photography on Thursday, November 8, at 7 p.m. Also, coming up at the Harry Ransom Center, Basketball: Power in Play: September 18 – December 9, 2012 and Arnold Newmon: Masterclass: February 12, 2013 – May 12, 2013.

Austin Center for Photography Icons of Photography No.15 lecture series brings William Albert Allard to Austin Blanton Museum of Art Auditorium on December 6th, 2012 at 7:00 pm.

East Austin Studio Tour is right around the corner with lots of great opportunities to see photographer’s work and spaces.