January 5th - February 23rd, 2008, Saturday IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $10.00
Second Release: All the world's a stage, but not everybody has a script -- Saturdays in January and February the Heroes of Comedy present Improvised Shakespeare. Based on audience suggestions Austin's finest improvisational players create a fully improvised play in the style of William Shakespeare complete with star-crossed lovers, scheming villains and rhyming couplets. You'll laugh so hard you'll shuffle off this mortal coil.
The Hideout, 617 Congress Ave. Austin. Info: (512) HIDEOUT
January 8th - 13th, 2008, Tuesday - Sunday A TUNA CHRISTMAS, Time: Tue-Sat. 8:00pm/Sat.2pm/Sun. 2pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $40.00
Austin's favorite holiday comedy returns! enjoy original cast in this hilarious hit comedy.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
January 10th, 2008, Thursday GEORGE STRAIT, in Concert, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $54.50 - $64.50
Celebrating his 25th anniversary as a recording artist, Strait recently released a 15 song album, It Just Comes Natural. Since his debut in 1981, he has indeed been doing what comes naturally, putting together scores of hits that have earned him millions of fans worldwide and the unanimous respect of the critics. He has sold more than 62 million records and counting.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
January 11th, 2008, Friday BISTRO BOP NIGHT Time: 6:30pm $26.00 (adv sales only)
A fundraiser for the Dripping Springs High School Choir, offers a preview of its upcoming performance of the world renowned musical, GREASE, which is set for Feb. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at
7:30 p.m. and for Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.
Creekside Pavilion, 18315 FM 1826 Dripping Springs Info: (512) 858-2024
January 11th, 2008, Friday WILL TAYLOR & STRINGS ATTACHED, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ n/a $
Songs of Leonard Cohen with guests for the Austin Music community.
St. Michael's, 1500 North Capital of Texas Highway Austin Info: (512) 327-1474
January 11th & 12th, 2008, Friday & Saturday BENEDETTO LUPO w/Austin Symphony Orchestra, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $42.00
A native of Italy, Mr. Lupo has won many international competitions worldwide. Maestro Peter Bay joins the ASO in welcoming pianist Benedetto Lupo for a return engagement after his spectacular performance with the ASO
Riverbend Centre, 4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-6064
January 13th, 2008, Sunday WILL TAYLOR & STRINGS ATTACHED Time: 8:00pm $ n/a $
Songs of Leonard Cohen with guests for the Austin Music community.
Uptown Marble Theater, 218 Main Street, Marble Falls. Info: 830-693-9996
January 18th, 2008 Friday Michael Franks, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm Tickets: $tba$
Since the offbeat hit single "Popsicle Toes," Michael Franks' wistful lyrics and smooth silky voice have captivated a generation and made him one of the most romantic singers of our time.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
January 18th & 19th, 2008, Friday & Saturday American Repertory Ensemble presents Winter's Tryst, Time: 8:00pm. plus 2:00pm Sun. Tickets: $12:00 - $22:00
the theme of Winter's Tryst is people coming together and, on occasion, moving apart. On the program are three works by choreographer David Justin--two world premieres and a restaging set to Liszt about seeing each other through the disguises we wear.
McCullough Theatre, UT Campus Austin Info: (512) 762-4125
January 18th - 20th, 2008, Friday Sunday November 7th - 9th, 2008, Friday - Sunday DAME EDNA - LIVE AND INTIMATE, Time: Fri & Sat.8:00pm / Sat & Sun. 2pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $80.00
Played by Australian comedian Barry Humphries, Dame Edna is known for her lilac-coloured hair (which she claims is natural) and over-the-top eyeglasses. While Humphries freely states that Dame Edna is a character he plays, Dame Edna consistently denies being a fictional character and refers to Humphries as her “entrepreneur” or manager. Simply hilarious!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
January 18th - February 9th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday SHAKESPEAR IN HOLLYWOOD Written by Ken Ludwig, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: $13.00 - $15.00
Lights, Camera, Shakespeare! It’s 1934, and Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. Hollywood set of Max Reinhardt’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Instantly smitten by the glitz and glamour of show biz, the two are ushered onto the silver screen to play (who else?) themselves. With a little help from a feisty flower, blonde bombshells, movie moguls, and arrogant “asses” are tossed into loopy love triangles, with raucous results.
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 North Lee St, Round Rock. Box Office: (512) 244-0440
January 19th, 2007, Saturday KEEPIN' AUSTIN WEIRD CHASE, Time: 1:00pm. Tickets: $30.00 per person
Ravenchase is pleased to announce its first event in Austin! Dance to a different beat in this Live Music Capital of the World. Help us “Keep Austin Weird” through clues, codes, ciphers, puzzles, treasure, and of course an adrenaline-pumping adventure race. The Keepin’ Austin Weird Chase is like a combination of the Amazing Race, DaVinci Code, and National Treasure. Our staff personally greets each group at the start of the race, explains the rules of the game, and gives each team a handmade treasure map, clues on parchment scrolls and perhaps a cool gadget (like a black light to see clues written in invisible ink). Teams can travel in any direction they like around Austin. Encounter planted actors along the course, to interact with and help (or perhaps misguide) the teams. All the answers and puzzle pieces along the course will lead them to a secret end location, where prizes are awarded to the top three teams. And of course, enjoy the first round of drinks on us!
Streets of Downtown Austin, Info: 888-702-9039x4
January 19th, 2007, Saturday SMITHVILLE'S 13TH ANNUAL OPRY NIGHT, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00
Professional stage bands as well as local favorites will be performing their live renditions of country and gospel classics
American Legion Hall off Loop 230, Smithville. Info: (512) 237-2313
January 19th, 2007, Saturday BURNS NIGHT 2008, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $25.00/$15 stds./under 6 free
A traditional program of bagpiping and folk dance featuring Nick Classen & the Capitol City Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band. There will be a catered dinner with--oh yes, real Haggis! All who have Scottish regalia are encouraged to ware it. There will be awards for best outfits plus many door prizes..
First Presbyterian Church, 8001 Mesa Drive , Austin. Info: (512) 327-3377
January 19th, 2007, Saturday WHEN WE SAY SOUL MUSIC, WE MEAN IT, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time and Brahms Piano Quartet in C Minor with Austin Symphony Principal Musicians Jessica Mathaes, violin; Douglas Harvey, cello; Bruce Williams, viola; Stephen Girko, clarinet & Michelle Schumann, piano
First Unitarian Church, 4700 Grover Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 454-0026
January 22nd, 2008, Tuesday TASTE WASHINGTON - AUSTIN, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: $60.00
Join the Wine & Food Foundation of Texas as we partner with the Washington Wine Commission at the beautiful One World Theatre for a grand tasting to celebrate Washington wines. Enjoy over 50 spectacular Washington wines and a wide selection of heavy gourmet appetizers. All proceeds will benefit the Wine & Food Foundation of Texas.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Cave Rd, Austin. Info: (512) 327-7555
January 23rd & 30th, 2008, Wednesdays BUBBA & BABE'S BACKWOODS TEXAS WEDDING, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $40.00 pp
You are invited to join our Wedding Party—a sumptuous 5-course dinner of gourmet comfort food, with a side of hilarious dinner theatre. You’ll meet the young bride and groom, as well as their quirky relatives from around the great state of Texas—and even a surprise guest or two—during a non-stop evening of comedy and music as only Esther’s Follies could produce.
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 320-0553
January 24th, 2008, Saturday LITTLE RICHARD, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $45.00 - $110.00
Along with Elvis Presley, Little Richard helped define the wild side of early rock and roll with sexualized songs and outrageous behavior on stage. "Tutti Frutti" (1955) became his first big hit and remains his signature tune. He followed with a string of hits, including "Slippin' and Slidin'," "Long Tall Sally," and "Good Golly Miss Molly."
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
January 25th, 2008, Friday WILL TAYLOR & STRINGS ATTACHED, Time: 7:30pm & 10:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $35.00
Bob Schneider with Strings Attached.
St. David's Church, Downtown, 304 E 7th Street, Austin. Info: (512) 775.2371
January 26th - 27th, 2008, Saturday & Sinday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
January 26th, 2008, Saturday HANNAH MONTANA AND MILEY CYRUS, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $SOLD OUT$
Miley Cyrus, star of Disney's hit TV Show "Hannah Montana," will be performing at the Frank Erwin Center January 24 at 7 p.m. with special guest Aly and AJ. The 15-year-old singer/songwriter/actress will perform as a double bill appearing as her Disney Channel character, Hannah Montana, and as herself singing material from her first solo album, Meet Miley Cyrus.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
January 26th, 2008, Saturday Aesop's Fables, Kids Series, Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $tba$
The Lion and the Mouse, The Fox and the Grapes, The Tortoise and the Hare... Come see the folks from these, and many more of Aesop's famous fables, as only nationally acclaimed puppeteer Jim West and his partner can bring them to life. Enjoy this unbelievable feat of large-scale puppeteering – including the music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Chopin!
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
January 26th, 2008, Saturday OLYMPIA DUKAKIS in "ROSE", Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: Tickets: $110.00 - $240.00
You know her from her films Moonstruck, Steel Magnolias and Mr. Holland's Opus, now see this Academy-Award winning actress live onstage in the intimate portrayal of "Rose." Bring a handkerchief you will be sobbing just as surely as you will jump to your feet cheering and applauding wildly at its triumphant end.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
January 26th - February 1st, 2008 AUSTIN JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL, Time: n/a. Tickets: $6.00,GA
Featuring an entertaining and thought provoking blend of dramas, comedies, and documentaries from around the world focusing on the joys and complexities of Jewish life.
Regal Arbor Cinema, 9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin. (For Info. & Tickets, see: web site)
January 27th, 2007, Sunday (see also: 4/27/08) A. MOZART FEST, Concert III: Mozart's Birthday Concert, Time: 3:00pm. Tickets: $12.00 - $35.00
Highly acclaimed pianist Anton Nel, and celebrated soprano Janeene Williams, are soloists with the AMF Chamber Orchestra in Mozart's Piano Concerto K. 238 in B-Flat, Piano Concerto K.451 in D Major, and the Concert Aria K. 505.
First Baptist Church of Austin, 901 Trinity Street, Austin. Info: (512) 371-7217
January 27th, 2007, Sunday "AMADEUS" with Live Classical Music, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $16.00/$14 adv.
Antonio Salieri believes that Mozart's music is divine. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. But he can't understand why God favored Mozart, such a vulgar creature, to be his instrument. Salieri's envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is set to take revenge. Join us at Lake Creek as we celebrate the 252nd anniversary of Wolfgand Amadeus Mozart's birthday & present the movie with an introductory and intermission concert performed by some of Austin’s finest classical musicians.
Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek, 13729 Research Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 219-8135
January 29th, 2008, Tuesday GROUNDED IN MUSIC, A VIP Fundraising Event, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: $50.00 each
A VIP fundraising event for existing and new supporters of the organization. Event will include a cocktail reception, silent auction and performance by Vallejo and other special guests. All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase musical instruments for under-privileged youth, provide education in musicianship, teach music theory, as well as offer music-related opportunities outside of performance. Grounded in Music, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation committed to inspiring under-privileged children to turn to music as a career, hobby, or alternative to life on the streets
Gibson Guitar Showroom, 3601 South Congress Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 217-9404
January 23rd & 30th, 2008, Wednesdays BUBBA & BABE'S BACKWOODS TEXAS WEDDING, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $40.00 pp
You are invited to join our Wedding Party—a sumptuous 5-course dinner of gourmet comfort food, with a side of hilarious dinner theatre. You’ll meet the young bride and groom, as well as their quirky relatives from around the great state of Texas—and even a surprise guest or two—during a non-stop evening of comedy and music as only Esther’s Follies could produce.
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 320-0553
January 31st - February 3rd, 2008, Thursday - Sunday I DREAM A WORLD, with Conspirare
Conspirare invites you to experience the imaginative and beautiful concert program that it will present at the Eighth World Symposium on Choral Music in Copenhagen in July 2008. Craig Hella Johnson has crafted a program that will showcase American choral classics, as well as represent our country's cultural and musical diversity - urban rhythms, the soulfulness of the African-American spiritual, in arrangements by the incomparable Moses Hogan, the glorious Agnus Dei of Samuel Barber, and the music of some of today's finest lyrical composers, such as Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre.
January 31th, 2008, Thursday, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $30.00
University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio, Austin. Info: (512) 476-5775
February 1st, 2008, Friday, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $30.00
St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th Street, Austin. Info: (512) 476-5775
February 1st & 2nd, 2008, Friday & Saturday Jaston Williams in COWBOY NOISES, Time: Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $35.00
He's at it again! Voyaging east to adopt a 7-year old boy, Jaston's latest solo effort offers a journey through time, space and memory. Watch the Beatles burst into a Panhandle parlor full of astonished cowboys and their kin. Ride a haunted Argentine taxi to an enchanting midnight epiphany. Get the real skinny about cheerleaders. And meet the captivating child who, inexplicably, chirps. It's laughter, tears and outrage anew from the Tuna star and acclaimed creator of I'm Not Lying.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 2008, Friday - Saturday TRANSFORMATIONS', Time: 8:00pm/ Sun. 2:00pm. $15.00
a new performance piece conceived by Megan M. Reilly, inspired by the poetry of Anne Sexton that explores the existing and perceived roles of women in society. Emphasizing design as performance, Transformations includes 'Rapunzel', recognized with a Certificate of Excellence in Design as Performance from the United States Institute of Theatre Technology, and new work from Austin Critics Table award winning designer Sarah Mosher.
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road Austin Info: (512) 524-3761
February 2nd, 2008, Saturday SPANK DANCE COMPANY presents: Time:2:15pm $10.00
5th annual Dance Carousel. 40 dances in 40 minutes.The choreographers are: Nancy Bain, Ellen Bartel, Annie Hudson, Rhianon Renae Kjar, Myia Little, Ellen Stader, Amanda Oakley, Caroline Sutton Clark, Leah Tubbs, Randi Turkin.
Blue Theater 916 Springdale Rd , Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 479-7529
February 2nd, 2008, Saturday CARNAVAL PARTY, 3rd Annual, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $5.00
Music by Susana Sharp and the Samba Police, a Burlesque show with KittyKittyBangBang.
Sao Paulo's Restaurante, 2809 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 473-9988
February 2nd, 2008, Saturday Jerry Jeff Walker Band, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm Tickets: $tba$
Singer/songwriter, Jerry Jeff Walker, is one of the pioneers of outlaw/progressive country music helping to put Austin on the map as a music hotbed. The lone star legend is best known as the writer of "Mr. Bojangles," an enduring pop classic, but he continues to be an uncompromising troubadour never letting the music industry entrap him.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
February 2nd, 2008, Saturday The AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRY w/ Air Supply, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $45.00
The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock's soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell's majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. With over 20 million albums and 10 million singles sold world-wide, they have forever engraved their name in music history. You do not want to miss this one-night-only performance as they sing such hits as "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "The One That You Love," "Sweet Dreams," "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," and many more!
Riverbend Centre, 4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin. Box Office: (512) 327-9416
February 2nd, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN MARDI GRAS All Star BURLESQUE AND CABARET, Time: 8:00pm door/10:00pm show. Tickets: $15.00 - $20.00
The essence of New Orleans Mardi Gras and all its grandiose celebration, coupled with the authentic "Storyville" Burlesque and Cabaret for which New Orleans is world renown. "We will be showcasing French, Cajun and New Orleans influenced music and routines, a brass band, a Decatur St. Cabaret Duo and lots more " Says Roz, a New Orleans Burlesque Producer living in Austin since Hurricane Katrina, "New Orleanians have a long tradition of Mardi Gras celebration that is quite different from the Carnival brought to Austin by the Brazilians.
Emo's Lounge , 603 Red River. Austin. Info: (512) 707-9976
February 2nd, 2008, Saturday Austin's Carnaval Brasileiro Brazilian-style Mardi Gras, Time: 9:00pm. Tickets: $tba 12/15/07$
The 31st year as Austin's biggest, best and per-haps most misunderstood party. Carnaval Austin, which has grown into the largest indoor Brazilian Mardi Gras celebration in the known universe. The irresistible pulse of samba drums, an endless parade of exotic costumes, and the uninhibited euphoria of over 6,000 attendees have established this Brazilian-style festival as one of the most eagerly anticipated blowouts on the area's social calendar.
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. Austin Info: (512) 452-6832
February 2nd, 9th, 14th -16th, 23rd, & March 1st & 8th, 2008 A Cruise Ship Crime - Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95pp (except 2/14/08 - $119 couple)
The setting for this dinner show is the restaurant on the largest luxury ship afloat, the fabulous Titanium, under the flag of Carnivore Cruise Lines. During the evening¹s festivities, several crimes take place. Whodunit? The perky cruise director, the smarmy lounge singer, the sarcastic waitress, the Russian countess or the rich playboy? If you come up with the best solution, you win a fabulous prize!
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
February 4th, 2008, Monday WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
Experience the energy, see the lights and feel the pyro when MONDAY NIGHT “RAW” is TELEVISED LIVE to the world. Get ready as the most popular form of Global Entertainment & Pop Culture Icon “World Wrestling Entertainment” comes to Austin.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 5th, 2008, Tuesday Alisa Weilerstein, Classical, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $tba$
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein has attracted widespread recognition for playing that combines natural virtuosity and technical assurance with impassioned musicianship. Her Cleveland Orchestra debut was in October 1995, at age 13. Since then she has performed with the world's top orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Barcelona Symphony, Orchestre National de France, and the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich among others, while winning the 2006 Leonard Bernstein Award.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
February 6th & 7th, 2008, Wednesday & Thursday PILOBOLUS, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $90.00 - $180.00
They stole the show behind the screen at this year's Academy Awards, now see them live in a stunning show that will enlighten and wow you. Full of athletic strength, humor and choreography that is beyond imagination.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 7th, 2008, Thursday THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $110.00
The “Magic As Ever” World Tour will carry on the Globetrotters’ tradition of visiting local schools and hospitals, wowing spectators with amazing basketball skills and wizardry, providing fun for the entire family and they will wrap up the evening with an autograph session allowing fans the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite Globetrotter.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 7th, 2008, Thursday 6th-Annual BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT Time: 7:00pm $ FREE $
Violinist, John Littlejohn, soprano, Gloria Quinlan, pianist, Stephen Burnaman, join ACMC
Huston-Tillotson, King Seabrook Chapel, Austin. Info: (512) 454-0026
February 7th - 9th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday BLUE STATE RANTS (in a Red State Ecology), Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $n/a$
In her traditional stream of consciousness style, the tangents Reno will skillfully connect hedge funds, loan bundling and the global economy; history's unfortunate tendency to repeat itself; our purpose here on earth; her current position on the Democratic candidates; and a piece of optimistic news recently given to her by Howard Dean, to be revealed in the show.
The Off Center, 2211 A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 389-0315
February 7th - 23rd, 2008 THROWS LIKE A GIRL, the fifth incarnation of, Time: 8:00pm $12.00 - $25.00
Rude Mechanicals (a.k.a. Rude Mechs) is proud to announce the fifth incarnation of "Throws Like a Girl" - a groundbreaking women's performance art series that celebrates the contributions of original female theatre artists to our cultural landscape while promoting women's voices in the American theatre.
The Off Center, 2211 A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 389-0315
February 8th & 9th, 2008, Friday & Saturday ART ON DECK, Skateboard Art Show, Time: Fri. 6:00p - 9:00pm / Sat.12:00pm - 7:00pm. Tickets: $5.00
See skateboard decks from the 60's through recent issues, one-of-a-kind prototypes, signed limited editions, rare foreign releases, and some 'holy grails' among skateboard collectors. This show is a fundraiser for the Austin EcoSchool and will include live music by The Golden Boys, Opposite Day, Split Hoof, Mercyy, Blackholicus, Crapulence, Death Hell Battletank, The Flood, The Dickins, and Sober Daze .
United States Art Authority, 510 W. 29th Street Austin Info: (512) 335.1956
February 8th & 10th, 2008, Friday - Sunday TRANSFORMATIONS', Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 2:00pm. $15.00
a new performance piece conceived by Megan M. Reilly, inspired by the poetry of Anne Sexton that explores the existing and perceived roles of women in society. Emphasizing design as performance, Transformations includes 'Rapunzel', recognized with a Certificate of Excellence in Design as Performance from the United States Institute of Theatre Technology, and new work from Austin Critics Table award winning designer Sarah Mosher.
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road Austin Info: (512) 524-3761
February 8th, 14th -16th, 2008 Valentine boXes, By John Daniels, Jr., Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $10.00 - $20.00
Please come and taste this comedy by john daniels, jr. Each scene is delicious.
What would a playwright's Valentine to his favorite actress be like? Why scenes of course. Each one wrapped like prized handcrafted truffles crafted by a master chocolatier.
Every scene is a whimsical, delightful, confection. Some are filled with layers, textures, and exquisite complexities, while others are bold, strong and flavorful. Some scenes are truly delicate creations, while others are spicy and robust. All are filled with love and humor.
Dougherty Arts Theater, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin. Info: (512) 303-5516
February 9th, 2008, Saturday RODEO AUSTIN GALA, 2008, Time: 6:00pm. Tickets: $150 each and up
The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo is proud to host another black tie Gala at the prestigious Palmer Events Center in downtown Austin. Guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining, dancing and entertainment at the 2008 Rodeo Austin Gala. Entertainment includes musical performances by country superstars Trisha Yearwood and Josh Turner, a silent auction filled with unique items and a raffle drawing for luxury gifts.
Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road , Austin. Info: (512) 919-3000
February 9th, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $10.00, $6 Stds, snrs
Movies, Musicals & Marches. Who doesn't love a great movie soundtrack, a Broadway musical, or a Sousa march? Put them all together and you have one stirring concert. Richard Floyd conducts.
Reagan High School Performing Arts Center. Austin. Info: (512) 345-7420
February 9th, 2008, Saturday (monthly event, 2nd Saturday) Round Rock Artisan Stroll, Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm. Admission: $ Free $
The Artisan Stroll is a free, family-friendly event that promises local artisans, plenty of food, fun and shopping for everyone each month, all in historic downtown Round Rock. Talented artists, musicians and performers participate each month, displaying their wares and entertaining strollers
North Main Street at East Mays Avenue, Round Rock, Info: (512) 535-5761
February 12thh, 2008, Tuesday WHERE'S PAPA RAY'S MONEY, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $37.50
The story of the Ballentine family as seen through the eyes of Raymond John Ballentine, father, retired mail carrier, card player extraordinaire and most importantly, recently deceased. That’s right! As Papa Ray himself says, “I took the dirt nap.” Through new millennium technology, Ray drops in on his family after this funeral and declares that not only is his life savings hidden in the house, but in order for any family member to claim a share of the inheritance, the entire family must spend two days together in the family house. As you might suspect, this is where the adventure begins.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 12thh, 2008, Tuesday WHERE'S PAPA RAY'S MONEY, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $37.50
The story of the Ballentine family as seen through the eyes of Raymond John Ballentine, father, retired mail carrier, card player extraordinaire and most importantly, recently deceased. That’s right! As Papa Ray himself says, “I took the dirt nap.” Through new millennium technology, Ray drops in on his family after this funeral and declares that not only is his life savings hidden in the house, but in order for any family member to claim a share of the inheritance, the entire family must spend two days together in the family house. As you might suspect, this is where the adventure begins.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 12thh, 2008, Tuesday WHERE'S PAPA RAY'S MONEY, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $37.50
The story of the Ballentine family as seen through the eyes of Raymond John Ballentine, father, retired mail carrier, card player extraordinaire and most importantly, recently deceased. That’s right! As Papa Ray himself says, “I took the dirt nap.” Through new millennium technology, Ray drops in on his family after this funeral and declares that not only is his life savings hidden in the house, but in order for any family member to claim a share of the inheritance, the entire family must spend two days together in the family house. As you might suspect, this is where the adventure begins.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 13th - 15th, 2008, Wednesday - Friday George Winston, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $tba$
George Winston is the undisputed master of contemporary solo piano achieving tremendous commercial and critical success. His early recordings not only defined the sound of the Windham Hill record label but laid the groundwork for the entire genre of new age music. His lyrical, poignant compositions are like impressionistic musical paintings expressing the poetic moments of life.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
February 14th, 2008, Thursday STEPHEN F. BAR & TERRACE VALENTINE'S SPECIAL, Time: 6:30pm. $20.00 each
Don’t spend Valentine’s at home! Join the downtown scene at our Paramount Partner, the Stephen F. Bar & Terrace. Located at the InterContinental Stephen F. Hotel on the corner of Congress Avenue and 7th Street in the heart of downtowns entertainment scene, the Stephen F. Bar & Terrace with spectacular Capitol views offers the ultimate evening with champagne cocktails, chocolate and live entertainment between 6:30pm & 9:30pm. Tickets include a signature Champagne Cocktail, light hors d’œuvres and Chocolate.
InterContinental Stephen F. Hotel, Congress at 7th. St, Austin. Box Office: (512) 721-2008
February 14th, 2008, Thursday MY BABY GRAND, Time: 6:30pm. Tickets: $100.00 per person
A tribute to the great piano players of Rock n Roll, from piano bars to Broadway.
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
February 14th, 2008, Thursday LOVE IS A FUNNY THING, Time: 7:30pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $20.00
Two Improv Shows on Valentine's Day, Celebrate with your loved one and the best improv comedy in Austin, featuring improv games, scenes, chocolate and flowers.
The Hideout, 617 Congress Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 443-3688 (HIDEOUT)
February 14th, 2008, Thursday OFFICIAL SOUND CHECK of the Long Center, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 each
After the flower deliveries to the office, the romantic card accompanying the box of assorted chocolate delights and the candle-lit dinner, take your special someone to The Long Center's Michael & Susan Dell Hall for a special concert featuring Antone's House Band All Stars. The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts will host a public concert tuning as it finalizes the acoustics at Central Texas' newest performance venue and most eagerly anticipated redevelopment project.
Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin Info: Tickets: (512) 474- 5664
February 14th - 16th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday WONG FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $n/a$
Incisive writer and performer Kristina Wong mixes sharp humor and psychology in Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, a swear-to-god-not-autobiographical, serio-comic portrayal of the high incidence of anxiety, depression and mental illness among Asian American women.
The Off Center, 2211 A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 389-0315
February 14th - 17th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday SESAME STREET LIVE, "When Elmo Grows Up", Times vary - call. Tickets: $13.00 - $17.00
Introducing Abby Cadabby! The newest Muppet on Sesame Street joins Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and all of her furry and feathered friends in asking, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ as they prepare for a pageant on Sesame Street. Get ready to sing cowboy songs, ride the rails and more.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 14th - 17th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday Ballet Austin's NEW AMERICAN TALENT/DANCE, Time: 8:00pm / Saturday 3:00pm. Tickets:$15.00 - $73.00
New American Talent/Dance makes its return, bringing with it three of the country's most promising choreographers to compete for up to $20,000 cash. Live voting audiences decide the winner in this interactive dance experience.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-2163
February 16 - March 23rd, 2008, Wednesday - Saturday SPEEDING MOTORCYCLE, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:30pm. Tickets: $28.00 - $45.00
This out-of-this-world rock opera takes its inspiration from cult figure Daniel Johnston, a singer, songwriter and artist who first gained recognition in Austin during the 1980s. Anyone who's ever enjoyed Johnston's music or drawings will want to catch this exuberant celebration of his unique creativity. The quirky love story coupled with Beatles-inspired music was a hit at Houston's Infernal Bridegroom Productions. The New York Times said "At a recent performance of "Speeding Motorcycle," scores of people were turned away at the door. Many moped around outside, hoping someone just might leave at intermission!"
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
February 15th & 16th, 2008, Friday & Saturday The AUSTIN SYMPHONY and Beethoven & Strauss, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $42.00
The Austin Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Beethoven & Strauss
Riverbend Centre, 4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin. Box Office: (512) 327-9416
February 15th - 17th, 2008, Friday - Sunday MOVE OVER, CUPID. WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE, Time: 7:30pm/Sun. 3:00pm. Tickets: $40.00
Sparks are flying when Austin Chamber Music Center presents "Move over, cupid. We'll take it from here.," a Valentine's Pops Concert featuring Sparks and Friends performing popular hits depicting love in all its forms.
Home Concert, Austin. Info: (512) 454-0026
February 16th, 2008, Saturday INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL, Time: 1:30pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $35.00
A must-go for both guitar and classical music lovers!
Festival Hill, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top. Info: (979)-249 3129
February 16th & 17th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday LE GARAGE SALE, Sat. 12:00pm - 6:00pm/11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $10.00/$15.00 both days
A grassroots effort to support local businesses. Boutique and Home Event all under one roof! NOTE: CASH ONLY SALES
Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces, Austin. Info: (512) 970-7651
February 16th - April 20th, 2008 EYEWITNESS: American Originals from the National Archives , Time: Mon- Sat 9:00am - 6:00pm, Sun.12:00pm - 6:00pm. Tickets: $5.50/Youth $3/kids free
The Museum will be the only venue in Texas where you can be an eyewitness to some of the nation's most powerful historical records. Image of Thomas Jefferson's letter describing the French Revolution. Courtesy: National Archives, Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention.Eyewitness draws on rarely-displayed documents, audio recordings, and film footage from the extensive holdings of the National Archives and its Presidential Libraries and Regional Archive From Thomas Jefferson's handwritten report on the storming of the Bastille in Paris to President Jimmy Carter's personal diary account of meeting the Pope, Eyewitness: draws from the extensive holdings of the National Archives to reveal a fascinating firsthand look at U.S. history.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, MLK @ N. Congress, Austin. Info: (512) 936-8746
February 17th, 2008, Sunday MUSIC AND A MOVIE "West Side Story" Time: 7:00pm, Tickets: $16.00/$14.00 adv.
PKWproductions and musical guru Adam Roberts bring life to musical theater at Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek with a screening of the legendary film "West Side Story," winner of 10 Academy Awards, complete with live musical and theatrical performances!
Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek, 13729 Research Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 219-8135
February 19th, 2008, Tuesday CELTIC WOMAN, A New Journey For You, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $42.00 - 62.00
Celtic Woman is a musical ensemble comprised of five Irish female artists: vocalists Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lynn Hilary and Lisa Kelly, and fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt.Created by composer and musical director David Downes and Executive Producer Dave Kavanagh in 2004, Celtic Woman's story has, from the very beginning, been one of overwhelming success.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 19th, 2008, Tuesday "AUSTIN MUSIC, Volume 7," CD Release Party, Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
Enjoy a live performance by LZ Love who appears on the CD, along with 14 other of Austin's best musicians including Carolyn Wonderland, Joe Ely, Maneja Beto, Heybale, Storyville and Suzanna Choffel. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Support local music and purchase the CD for only $11.99.
Austin Visitor Center, 209 E. Sixth St, Austin. Info: (512) 583-7249
February 20th, 2008, Wednesday THE OUTLAW TRAIL, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
Performances by: Joe Ely, Lee Roy Parnell, del Castillo, Buddy Jewell, Jessi Colter, Rodney Crowell, Holly Williams, Carlene Carter, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Russell Smith, Danny Shirley, Tanya Tucker, John Bohlinger, Megan Mullins and Asleep at the Wheel. All-Star Band under musical director of Jamie Oldaker with John Inmon, Jeff Plankenhorn, Gene Elders, Tommy Spurlock, Glen Shuetz, Brian Standefer, Rick Richards, and Bukka Allen..
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 21st, 2008, Thursday ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS AND THE BAND OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARD, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $45.00
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards is Scotland's only active Regiment of Cavalry and is famous for their outstanding Pipes and Drums, which often perform at the Edinburgh Tattoo, they hit No. 1 on the British charts with their rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
The Band of the Coldstream Guards, one of the oldest in the world, was formed in 1650 as part of Oliver Cromwell's army. From its earliest days the Regiment had drummers, and a Band of Music was formed in 1742. Today, the Band of the Coldstream Guards consists of 49 musicians, who, apart from performing, see duty as medical workers.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 21st - 23rd, 2008, Thursday - Saturday SUGAR written/performed by Robbie McCurley, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $n/a$
Award-winning theater artist Robbie McCauley will present Sugar, a solo performance piece that examines her own struggle and survival with diabetes as connected to slavery, war, work, romance and food. Written in a circular, historical style, Sugar is the latest installment in a series of performance theater works by McCauley that refer to her family's survival since the 19th century as part of the African-American working class.
The Off Center, 2211 A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 389-0315
February 22nd, 2008, Friday R. Carlos Nakai and Udi Bar-David, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $tba$
The sweeping elegance of the cello both underscores and elevates the simple beauty of the Native American flute, wrapping it in a melodic fabric unequalled by Nakai's previous collaborations.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
February 22nd, 2008, Friday INDIAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $10.00/under 12 free
Much more than a performance, a vibrant blend of music and mission.
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eight St, Austin. Info: (512) 472-2445
February 23rd, 2008, Saturday McKINNEY ROUGHS VOLKSMARCH, Start time: 8:00pm. $ For points, $1-$4
This event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV), and is eligible for IVV Achievement Awards. "B" awards from past Colorado River Walkers events will be available. In addition, Girl Scouts can receive a special award for walking for credit. You can walk or run at your own pace. Pets are allowed, but must be on a leash and are subject to park rules.
Fees for this walk are $4 for "B" award and IVV credit, $3 for IVV credit only (including Girl Scout award), and free for no award or credit. There is also a park admission fee of $3 for adults, $1 for seniors, with children 13 and under free. Children under 12 can also obtain a free "B" award of their choice. IVV record books will be available for purchase at the event.
McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 Texas Highway 71, Cedar Creek. (13 miles east of ABIA) Info: (512) 480-0291
February 23rd, 2008, Saturday Hartt & Iluminada, Kids Series, Time: 12:00pm. Tickets: $ n/a $
Learn, laugh and make music! One World co-founders, Hartt and Iluminada, take kids on a tour of Africa, India, Japan, Brazil and Cuba through a fun, interactive performance of ethnic percussion instruments and voice.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
February 27th, 2008, Wednesday MICHAEL BUBLÉ, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $49.50 - $79.50
Michael is coming to Austin! Join us at The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center as we welcome dynamic, singing sensation. Bublé has said that along with his passion for creating great music in the studio, performing on stage is pure paradise and we’re sure you’ll want to be here to experience it so get your tickets now!
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 28th - March 1st, 2008 UIL GIRLS' STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, Times vary, Tickets: $75.00 ea.
2008 University Interscholastic League State Basketball Tournaments, Basketball at its Best
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 28th - March 1st, 2008 TexARTS' DAMN YANKEES, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $75.00
What Lola really wants...Austin’s premiere professional musical theater producer TexARTS brings you this rousing George Abbott Broadway musical about a Washington Senators fan who makes a pact with the Devil to help his baseball team win the league pennant.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 28th - March 2nd, 2008, Thursday - Sunday FRED EAGLESMITH'S ANNUAL TEXAS WEEKEND, Time: n/a. Tickets: $ tba $
It's time to mark your calendars and start planning your trip to Gruene Hall and Gruene, Texas for the 5th Annual Fred Eaglesmith Texas Weekend! Four days of good food, good friendships, and great music with Fred Eaglesmith and the Fred Eaglesmith Band, hosting a ton of special guests!
Gruene Hall in Gruene, TX. New Braunfels. Info: 830-625-7772 (Gruene Outpost River Lodge )
February 29th - March 1st, 2008, Friday & Saturday WAITING FOR GODOT, Mad Particle Theater Group, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $10.00
Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, a tragicomedy in two acts, is being performed by Mad Particle Theater Group for two nights only. A deep, touching, playful meditation on hope, friendship, and, yes, the meaning(lessness) of life, Waiting for Godot is fun for the whole family! This might be your only chance to see a play that fuses Laurel and Hardy with French Existentialism, so come along and decide for yourself whether there really is "nothing to be done".
The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave, Austin. Info: (512) H-I-D-E-O-U-T
February 29th - March 15th, 2008 Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, Time: varies daily w/events. Tickets: $ tba $
Seventeen days of Country Music, Rodeo and Stockshow to cover 8 counties. Staying true to the official sport of Texas, the Star of Texas is proud to host the world’s 6th largest indoor, regular season ProRodeo known as Rodeo Austin.
Travis County Expo Center, 9100 Decker Lake Rd, Austin. Info: (512) 919-3000
February 29th - March 29th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday THE LONESOME WEST by Martin McDonagh, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $17.00
In the Irish backwater of Leenane, two brothers live to torment each other, quarreling over everything from potato chips to a sexy teenage bootlegger to what kind of hors d'oeurves to have at their father's funeral. Father Welsh, the gloomy and tipsy parish priest, tries to prevent their sibling rivalry from exploding as it must into a hilarious and brutal climax.
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St, Austin. Info: (512) 479-7529
March 1st & 2nd, 2008, Saturday & Sunday TEXAS STATE ARTS FESTIVAL, Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 / 12 & under free.
This years Texas State Arts festival promises to bring tons of Texas Crafts people and artisans together in a celebration of all things Texas. From Food to music, Arts and Crafts, this will be one heckuva Shindig.
MLK & Congress Ave. 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin. Info: (512) 441-9015
March 2nd, 2008 Sunday Kite Festival at Zilker Park, Time: 12pm registration starts. Admission: Free
Kite making workshops, demonstrations, flying competition (by age), and free for all at 4:30pm
Zilker Park, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin. Info:(512) 647-7488
March 2nd, 2008 Sunday TEXAS SUMMER NIGHTS Time: 1:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: $20.00
24th annual showcase. Guests include Darrell Scott, porterdavis, The Belleville Outfit, Fred Eaglesmith, and many more!
Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd., Gruene/New Braunfels. Info: (830)-606-1281
March 2nd, 2008 Sunday WINNIE THE POOH, Time: 2:00pm & 4:30pm. Tickets: $9.50 - $18.50
Join Eeyore, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and of course, everyone’s favorite silly old bear, Pooh, in this enchanting musical. It’s a very busy day for Pooh, as he has to complete his stoutness exercises, catch a Heffalump with Piglet, and find Eeyore’s tail! All the while Pooh is hungry, and searches for a smackeral of honey.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin, Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
March 4th, 2008, Tuesday PAT METHENY TRIO, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: 25.00 - 60.00
One of the most original guitarists from the '80s onward, Pat Metheny is a chance-taking player who has gained great popularity, but also taken some wild left turns. His records are difficult to describe but managed to be both accessible and original, stretching the boundaries of jazz and making Metheny famous enough so he could perform whatever type of music he wants.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
March 5th, 2008, Wednesday DEBRA WINGER, Leading Ladies Series, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $110.00 - $240.00
Get up close and personal as Texas Monthly’s Evan Smith interviews Debra to find out why she left Hollywood at the height of her career, what she's doing now, and about her life in film and on stage. The interview with Ms. Winger will be followed by the screening of one of her films - which one is something you'll decide that night!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
March 5th, 2008, Wednesday DEBRA WINGER, Leading Ladies Series, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $110.00 - $240.00
Get up close and personal as Texas Monthly’s Evan Smith interviews Debra to find out why she left Hollywood at the height of her career, choosing instead to settle down and devote her time to her children and family. The interview with Ms. Winger will be followed by the screening of one of her films - which film is something you’ll decide!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
March 6th - March 8th, 2008 UIL BOYS' STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, Times vary, Tickets: $80.00 - $90.00 ea.
2008 University Interscholastic League State Basketball Tournaments, Basketball at its Best
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
March 7th, 2008, Friday PLUMTUCKER AND GUESTS, Under the Oaks, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $3.00 each
Join David Lutes, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer, who created Austin folk rock project and his musical alter-ego, Plumtucker, in 2003. Selected as One of the Best 5 Singer-Songwriters in Texas by The Texas Music Awards, David recently returned from a tour throughout Europe and will again perform at the French Legation Museum for a night of wonderful, mesmerizing live Americana/Folk Rock music. International guests join him, including James David Smith of Brighton, UK's Peanut Albinos. Blankets, chairs, and picnics are encouraged and you may bring beverages of your choice.
French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St Austin Info: (512) 472-8180
March 8th, 2008, Saturday (monthly event, 2nd Saturday) Round Rock Artisan Stroll, Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm. Admission: $ Free $
The Artisan Stroll is a free, family-friendly event that promises local artisans, plenty of food, fun and shopping for everyone each month, all in historic downtown Round Rock. Talented artists, musicians and performers participate each month, displaying their wares and entertaining strollers
North Main Street at East Mays Avenue, Round Rock, Info: (512) 535-5761
March 8, 2008, Saturday ASTRONOMY EVENT Time: 4:30pm-12:00am $ FREE $
The Austin Astronomical Society, in conjunction with St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Science Department head Frank Mikan, is co-hosting a FREE public event, Austin Under the Stars, from 4:30 p.m. until midnight. The public is invited to join local astronomers on the grounds of St. Stephen’s beginning at 4:30 p.m. for Solar viewing and planetarium shows beginning at 6:30 p.m. (sunset), followed by an evening star party from 7:30 p.m. until midnight
St. Stephen's Episcopal School, Austin. Info: (512) 424-2031, ext. 4199
March 8th & 9th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday AUSTIN CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, 3rd Annual, Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm. Tickets: $20.00
Join The Fat Turkey Chocolate Company and Arthur Murray Dance Studio in the fight against Breast Cancer benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Austin has the best of a lot of things, and we look forward to bringing Austin the best of chocolate for years to come. The festival will include up to 20 vendors including chocolatiers, bakeries, patisseries, restaurants, hotels, caterers, authors, and resorts. The participating vendors will offer samples to festival guests. Guests will also enjoy and participate in chocolate competitions and demonstrations.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 2700 W. Anderson Ln. #504, Austin. Info: (512) 637-0479
March 9th, 2008, Sunday Jesse Cook, Time: 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $tba$
An international phenomenon delivers an exhilarating show and drives audiences wild with jaw-dropping technique, passionate riffs, and a smoldering on-stage charisma! His exotic rumba flamenco mixes with percussion and world influences from Spain, Africa, Cuba, Egypt, France and Brazil creating an intoxicating "gypsy-esque" stew of ethnic styles.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
March 11th - 16th, 2008 FORTY YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL Time: daily $ FREE $
How deeply has Rock & Roll seeped into American culture? Classic rock songs are now used to sell cars, computer software, and toothpaste. In elevators and public restrooms you can hear the Doors and the Rolling Stones playing on Muzak systems.
Opal Divines Free House 700 W.6th St, Austin Info: 512)-477-3308
March 14th & 15th, 2008, Friday & Saturday The AUSTIN SYMPHONY w/ André Watts, piano, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $42.00
The Austin Symphony Orchestra with André Watts, piano and Beth Sanders, oboe
Riverbend Centre, 4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin. Box Office: (512) 327-9416
March 14th - 16th, 2008, Friday - Sunday THE COUNTRY PEDDLER SHOW, Time: Fri, 3pm - 8pm / Sat, 9am - 6pm / Sun,11am-4pm Tickets: $5.00/Kids Free
The Peddler Show offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that can't be duplicated. A trip to the mall will never feel the same after you've seen the vast selection of unique items the Peddler Show has to offer!
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Hwy 16 South of Fredericksburg Info: 512-358-1000 ext 211
March 15th, 2008, Saturday THE CRAFTY MAMAS MARKET, Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
The Crafty Mamas Market is "a chic boutique for trendy spenders!". Explore great finds and the area's finest artisans display handmade gifts for mama, baby, and papa! Handmade soaps, pottery, handcrafted toys, designer clothing for baby, and stuff for the kiddos!
Northwest Elementary School, 14014 Thermal Dr, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 771-5675
March 15th, 2008, Saturday PERCUSSION GALORE, Time: 1:30pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $35.00
The first ever percussion festival in Texas with Eirik Raude from Norway, So Percussion from New York, thomas Burritt, Meehan/Perkins Duo and more.
Festival Hill Concert Hall, Highway 237 at Jaster Road, Round Top. Info: (979) 249-3129
March 15th & 16th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
March 15th & 16th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday WILDFLOWER DAYS ARTISTS & ARTISANS FESTIVAL, Time: Sat.9am - 5pm / Sun.12pm - 5pm . Tickets: $ n/a
The annual festival showcases the work of more than 20 American artists in metal, painting, photography, jewelry, pottery and more. Mural painting for kids. Book and print signing in the store.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 232-0104
March 18th - June 1st, 2008 THE LOVE SONATAS, A five play circle, Times vary. Tickets: $22.00 (available April 8th)
The Love Sonatas is a series of five, full length plays: FourSquare, Sonata Escondida, Shards, Stroke, and Kuka. Composed of snapshots of twenty people's lives, these plays share characters, but more importantly, they share the common struggle of connecting and answering the question, "What is love?" The Love Sonatas explore the brutality that lives inside all relationships - how they can destroy us and build us back up again. These are stories of people haunted by their pasts and trapped by their actions. Not all will find freedom and redemption in these modern morality tales, but even in the darkest moments, hope survives.
The Rollins Studio Theatre, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: (512) 744-1662
March 21st, 2008, Friday NATURE NIGHTS: WILD ABOUT WILDFLOWERS, Time: 6pm-9pm. Tickets: $1.00
During the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s first spring Nature Nights, children and adults will explore wildflowers on garden hikes, the pollinators that visit flowers in the Wildflower Center’s theme gardens, wildflower legends and more
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 232-0105
March 21st, 2008, Friday Boney James , Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $tba$
Over the course of more than a decade, Boney James delivered a string of hugely successful albums on Warner Brothers that blended jazz and R&B - virtually spawning the subgenre known as Urban Jazz.
The Outlaw Trail stretched across the Badlands of the West from Texas to Montana offering sanctuary to many a desperado in hideouts like Robbers Roost, Hole in the Wall and Desolation Canyon. Many a pursuing posse lost its trail amidst a maze of isolated canyons and dizzying mountain passes while trying in vain to find their secret entrances.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
March 21st - April 5th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday THE BRATS OF CLARENCE, by Paul Menzer, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $10.00 - $25.00
A new play by Paul Menzer, The Brats of Clarence is a hilarious send up of Shakespeare's greatest storytelling bits. King Henry VII, a swaggering jerk with an heir problem and no desire to connubialize with his queen toward repairing it, has his crown challenged by three upstarts: the noble Edward, locked away long ago in the Tower; the curious Ned, a disgruntled shepherd with a mysterious past; and the fashionable Perkin, whisked away from his French beginnings and now improbably hatching a brogue takeover with the gritty graces of all Scotland.
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 589-2332
March 21st - April 12th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday THE LION IN WINTER, Written by James Goldman, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: $13.00 - $15.00
Ostensibly, the family has gathered together to celebrate the Christmas of 1183 at a castle in Chinon, France. In reality, each member of the family is there to promote his or her own interests in determining who should rule England. King Henry II summons his cunning prison-bound wife, Eleanor, to his side as he prepares to announce the succession of the throne to one of his three double-crossing sons, none of whom are qualified to rule the monarchy. What ensues is a battle of royal wits that pits son against son, while cunning King Philip of France takes advantage of the family feud in a bid to destroy their kingdom.
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 North Lee St, Round Rock. Box Office: (512) 244-0440
March 22nd, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN FARMERS' MARKET EASTER EGG HUNT, Time: 11:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
Austin Farmers' Market will take a different tact for an Easter Egg Hunt the Saturday preceding Easter Sunday as part of the market's mission to provide more health-wise, locally grown produce to children. The market's Easter Egg Hunt will feature items to 'hunt', including: cascarones (confetti stuffed egg shells) previously stuffed by children last week at the market; egg coupons to redeem for fresh-from-the-farm kid-sized carrots; and for a small treat, hand made chocolate covered cocoa beans from local vendor Kakawa Chocolate. Some of the cascarone eggs will include $2 in market bucks to spend on vegetables at the market as well.
Republic Square Park, 4th Street & Guadalupe Austin Info: (512) 236-0074
March 22nd, 2008, Saturday Triple Crown PetFest, Time:11:00am -5:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
Dashin’ Dachshunds...Yappy Hour…live music…spring hayrides…Canine Carnival…Easter parade…These are just a few of the activities planned for a spring festival celebrating pets of all varieties
Triple Crown Dog Academy, 200 County Road 197, Hutto. Info: (512) 472-9599
March 22nd, 2008, Saturday EASTER PET PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST, Time: 12:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
Dress your pet in their Easter Finest or South Austin Best and join us for a parade, costume contest and fair with games, music, many animal related vendors and more. The parade begins at the corner of Annie and Congress and is led by the Easter Pet Sextet..
San Jose Hotel/Jo's Parking Lot, 1300 South Congress, Austin Info: (512) 657-9784
March 22nd & 29th, 2008 Saturdays The Linguini Code, Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95 ea
In this dinner show competing pasta makers are engaged in a hilarious tale of culinary espionage, and a race to solve the elusive Linguini Code. And what better place for this tortellini tour de force than the premier palace of pasta, Spaghetti Warehouse. Clandestine maneuvering suddenly becomes secondary when a murder takes place. Everyone fills out a "crime report," guessing who, how and why, and also must solve a few word puzzles that complete the solution. And the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize!
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
March 27th & 28th, 2008, Thursday & Friday AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE w/Russ Lorenson, Time: 8:30pm. Tickets: $39.00
The best is yet to come as singer and recording artist Russ Lorenson (http://www.russlorenson.com) honors an American music icon in his show, "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett." Lorenson’s tribute to the man whom Frank Sinatra called "the best singer in the business" premiered at Austin Cabaret Theatre’s July 2006 gala as the opening act for the legendary Eartha Kitt. Since then, the show has enjoyed sold-out runs across the country, including San Francisco's Empire Plush Room, Sterling’s Upstairs in Los Angeles, Milwaukee’s Wilson Center for the Arts, and New York's famed Iridium Jazz Club. The show is musically directed by renowned jazz pianist Kelly Park.
The Mansion at Judges' Hill, 1900 Rio Grande Austin Info: (512) 453-2287
March 28th, 2008, Friday DANIEL TOSH, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00
The unusual mind of Daniel Tosh has earned him the admiration of his peers by winning over audiences with his unique brand of stand up comedy. Daniel’s casual style and sharp material have proven to be greatly appreciated by his audiences, young and old.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
March 28th, 2008, Friday LONG CENTER GALA OPENING Time: 8:00pm $150.00 - $250.00
All Texas Music Tribute Concert. The Long Center for the Performing Arts opening concert, hosted by Broadway legend, Tommy Tune will feature the Austin Lyric Opera, Austin Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Austin in the Michael & Susan Dell Hall. Other special guests include Conspirare Symphonic Choir, Michael Amante and Anton Nel...just to name a few!
Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin Info: Tickets: (512) 457.5100
March 28th - 30th, 2008, Friday - Sunday BLUEBONNET BLUES & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL, Time: (tba), Tickets: $ tba $
Music, Pianorama, Paint the Town plein aire competition and auction, large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibit, kids crafts and games, crawfish, fajitas, gumbo, red beans, desserts, hamburgers, hotdogs, wine, beer, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Historic Main Street, Marble Falls. Info: (512) 800-864-5175
March 28th - 30th & April 4th - 6th. 2008, Friday - Saturday AZTLANDANCE Collexiones: Aztlan Dance Stories, Time: 8pm/Sun.2pm. Tickets: $12.00/std,snrs.$10.00
Collexiones features two original choreographic works that continue advancing Aztlan's rich story-telling repertoire. The first act, "Cave Spirit," is a pre-Columbian mythic story that recounts the awakening and emergence of the sacred four winds from Mother Earth's depths to forge the world we live in today. The second act "Salón Boogaloo" blends nostalgia, musical rhythm and Americana into a performance medley that rekindles expression of Latino life in the 1960's. In Salón Boogaloo everyone wants to dance.
Santa Cruz Center for Culture, 1805 E. 7th, St. Austin Info: (512) 762-7000
March 29th, 2008, Saturday HENRY AND MUDGE Kids Series, Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $ n/a $
Sometimes it's tough being a kid, but life is a lot easier -- and a lot more fun -- when you've got a great big canine buddy to share your adventures! Follow the exploits of Henry and Mudge in this new musical based on Cynthia Rylant's best-selling books
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
March 29th, 2008 Saturdays THE LINGUINI CODE, Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95 ea
In this dinner show competing pasta makers are engaged in a hilarious tale of culinary espionage, and a race to solve the elusive Linguini Code. And what better place for this tortellini tour de force than the premier palace of pasta, Spaghetti Warehouse. Clandestine maneuvering suddenly becomes secondary when a murder takes place. Everyone fills out a "crime report," guessing who, how and why, and also must solve a few word puzzles that complete the solution. And the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize!
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
March 29th, 2008, Saturday JERRY JEFF WALKER, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $27.00 - $52.00
There's no better annual Austin tradition than Jerry Jeff celebrating his birthday at the Paramount
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
March 29th & 30th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday AUSTIN KAYAK DEMO DAYS, Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
If you were looking for the chance to test paddle over 45 different models then this is it! Bring the family and come check us out! Hyde Park Quarry Lake, Austin. Info: (512) 396.2386
March 29th & 30th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday LOVE IS A CIRCLE, with Conspirare
Special guest composer and guitarist Jeffrey Van joins the Company of Voices for a program that includes the Austin premiere of Van's A Procession Winding Around Me, a setting of four Civil War poems of Walt Whitman. The concert opens with the music of Salamone Rossi, a contemporary of Monteverdi and Gastoldi. He was the first musician in modern times to compose choral motets for the synagogue, and his work displays a particular sensitivity to the Hebrew psalm texts.
March 30th, 2008, Sunday TEXAS NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC, Time: 1:30pm - 5:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
This exhibit is the result of more than 23 years of research and documentation, and explores the ways of life and the music of Texas Native American Tribes. The exhibit presents fascinating information, recordings, artwork, maps, photos, and videos.There are three exhibit sections: The first looks at extinct tribes, those living in Texas at the time of the early explorers, including information on the music of these groups as described by the explorers.
Performing:
Dr. Mario Garza - Native American Flute
Eagle Point Singers - Drum Group
Pash Falacto (Scissortail) - Contemporary Native American Music
Texas Music Museum, 1009 East 11th Street, Austin. Info: (512) 472-8891
April 2nd - 12th, 2008, Tuesday - Sunday THE METHOD GUN, Time: varies. Tickets: $15.00 - $28.00
"The Method Gun" is inspired by the life and tragic death of Stella Burden, the actress and actor-training guru who created “The Approach.” “The Approach” is a suite of actor training exercises made popular in the late Sixties and early Seventies that fused Western naturalistic techniques with exercises that Ms. Burden gleaned from all over the globe.
The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin. Info: (512) 474-LONG
April 3rd - 13th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday CULT OF COLOR: CALL TO COLOR, Time: 8:00pm / Saturday 3:00pm. Tickets:$15.00 - $73.00
Ballet Austin opens Cult of Color: Call to Color in it's new AustinVentures StudioTheater. The world-premiere collaborative project between world-renowned visual artist Trenton Doyle Hancock, film composer Graham Reynolds and international award winning choroeographer Stephen Mills will bring the mythology of Hancock's work to life.
Austin Ventures Studio Theater, 501. W. 3rd. St., Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-2163
April 3rd - May 11th, 2008, Wednesday - SSunday DOUBT, By John Patrick Shanley, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:30pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $34.00
A fast-paced game of cat and mouse is ignited when evidence of a priest’s wrongdoing comes to light. At a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, Sister Aloysius, a strict school principal, faces the decision of a lifetime: Does she openly accuse a priest and give voice to her fear of his actions, or does she bury her suspicions and leave room for doubt?
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
April 4th, 2008, Friday LOUIS CK, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $30.00
Louis is a well known Stand-Up Comedian, and his writing credits include Saturday Night Live, The Chris Rock Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, among others. His latest work was the HBO special Shameless.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
April 4th & 5th, 2008, Friday & Saturday LONE STAR ROD & KUSTOM ROUNDUP, 8th Annual, Time: 10:00am. Tickets: $10.00 gate
OPEN to 1963 and earlier traditionally-styled American hot rods and custom cars and bikes. Somewhere out there - in a garage right now, someone is thrashing hard on their ride - wrenching, cutting, welding and sanding. They are listening to a great song on the radio and imagining being behind that wheel and humming down the road, watching the blacktop go by. This show is for them. The folks who just can't leave well enough alone, the ones who have to customize, hop-up and reinvent the world around them - and make it their own. Its an obsession, a fever - we understand, you see we have it too...
Travis County Expo Center, 9100 Decker Lake Rd, Austin. Info: (512) 854-4900
April 4th & 5th, 2008, Friday & Saturday 13TH ANNUAL TABLEROCK GOSPEL FESTIVAl, Time: Fri. 6:00pm - 9:00pm / 9:00am - 9:00pm. Sat Ticket's: $5.00 / $3.00 under 12yrs
You are invited to enjoy the best Texas has to offer in gospel singers, bands, groups, trios, duets and individuals.Concession stand open both days for your pleasure. Tickets sold at the gate.
Tablerock Amphitheatre - 409 Royal Street, Salado. Info: 254-634-4658
April 4th & 5th, 2008, Friday & Saturday MinneAPOLIS GUITAR QUARTET AUSTIN SYMPHONY, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $42.00
Maestro Peter Bay opens this all-Spanish concert with pieces by Luciano Berio and Enrique Granados. To conclude the first half of the concert, Maestro Bay welcomes the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet to center stage for a performance of Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto Andaluz.
Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 476-6064
April 4th - 6th. 2008, Friday - Saturday AZTLANDANCE Collexiones: Aztlan Dance Stories, Time: 8pm/Sun.2pm. Tickets: $12.00/std,snrs.$10.00
Collexiones features two original choreographic works that continue advancing Aztlan's rich story-telling repertoire. The first act, "Cave Spirit," is a pre-Columbian mythic story that recounts the awakening and emergence of the sacred four winds from Mother Earth's depths to forge the world we live in today. The second act "Salón Boogaloo" blends nostalgia, musical rhythm and Americana into a performance medley that rekindles expression of Latino life in the 1960's. In Salón Boogaloo everyone wants to dance.
Santa Cruz Center for Culture, 1805 E. 7th, St. Austin Info: (512) 762-7000
April 5th, 2008, Saturday LOUISIANA SWAMP THING & CRAWFISH FESTIVAL, Time: 10:00am - 10:30pm. Tickets: $10.00
This popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine prepared by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Enjoy dancers, juju mamas, and lots of beads and tokens. Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Brass Bands, Blues, Rock, & Jazz . Belly dancers and late night burlesque shows will add to the excitement..
MLK & Congress Ave. 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin. Info: (512) 441-9015
April 5th, 2008, Saturday SUN CITY TEXAS WINE AND JAZZ EXPERIENCE, Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Tickets: $10.00
Enjoy the eclectic sounds of live jazz music from Texas musicians, to sip wines from well-known local vintners from the Hill Country such as Flat Creek, Fall Creek and Chisholm Trail, and to partake of delicious food amid the spectacular backdrop of Del Webb's Sun City Texas model home park for active adults.
Sun City Texas Model Home Center, Georgetown. Info: (303) 378-2366
April 5th & 6th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday AUSTIN KAYAK DEMO DAYS, Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
If you were looking for the chance to test paddle over 45 different models then this is it! Bring the family and come check us out!
Texas Ski Ranch, Austin. Info: (512) 396.2386
April 5th, 12th, & 19th, Saturdays GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS Improvised Musicals, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $7.00 - $18.00
Girls Girls Girls is Austin, Texas's only all-female improvisation troupe. Their specialty is creating long-form improvised musicals from a single audience suggestion. The Girls and their live musicians make up the songs, dances, characters, and stories all on the spot to create one complete story.
The Hideout, 617 Congress Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 569-0562
April 5th - May 26th, 2008, (Saturdays & Sundays) SCARBOROUGH FAIRE® RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL, Time: 10:00am-7:00pm. Tickets: $20 gate/$16 adv.
Step through the gates of Scarborough Village and feel your cares slip away. Thrill to the thunder of hooves and crash of lance on shield at the joust. Watch in amazement as birds of prey swoop just inches above your head at the command of the Royal Falconer.
IH-35E exit 399/A and go west on FM 66 for 1.6 miles. Waxahachie. Info: 1-888-5-FESTIVAL
April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2008, Saturdays THE FALSETTOS Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95 ea
Tony the Tornado blows into Texas for a waste management convention and he¹s ready to make you an offer you can¹t refuse - or die first! Several audience members become part of the action with hilarious results. In a classic clash of cultures, a Texas Ranger helps the audience solve the inevitable crime. You¹ll laugh yourself silly while enjoying a delicious three course Italian meal!
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
April 6th, 2008, Sunday GABRIELA MONTERO, CLASSICAL, Time: 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $tba$
Gabriela Montero's visionary interpretations and unique improvisational gift have won her a devoted following worldwide. Her first CD consisted of one disc of music by Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Liszt and a second of her deeply felt and technically brilliant improvisations.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
April 6th, 2008, Sunday GRIND EXTREME SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, Time: 11:00am-10:00pm. Admission: $10.00 gate
This event will feature professional wake boarders competing in a rail jam for major awards, along with live music by over 6 alternative rock bands, great food, graphite artist exhibits, custom boat accessories by numerous vendors, wakeboard accessories, wakeboard instructional sessions, a showcase of the latest wake board boats, and much more.
MLK & Congress, 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin. Info: (512) 441-9015
April 11th - May 3rd, 2008, Thursday - Sunday(BR>
DIANA SON'S STOP KISS Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $30.00BR>
Different Stages presents Stop Kiss by Diana Son. This funny, poignant and evocative play explores our assumptions about love. Beautifully written, it reminds us what a profound privilege and transforming event love can be when we choose - and are chosen - to care for one another.BR>
The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 478-5282BR>BR>
April 12th, 2008, Saturday THE FLYING BALALAIKA BROS Time: 12:00pm $ n/a $
It's tough being a kid, but it's a lot easier and a lot more fun when you've got a big canine buddy.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road Austin Box Office: (512) 330-9550x130
April 12th, 2008, Saturday ILYA PETROV, concert pianist, Time: 3:00pm. Tickets: $10.00
Ilya Petrov was born in 1985 in Krivoy Rog in Ukraine into a family of musicians, and began to study music in early childhood; his first teachers were his father and grandfather. At age seven, he had already performed a Mozart concerto with an orchestra, and three years later he appeared on stage playing Bach and Beethoven concertos and winning prizes at local and regional piano competitions. At the age of 9 he began to study at the Central School of Music in Kiev, performing in concerts in Ukraine and abroad.
Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top. Info: (979) 249-3129
April 12th, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND, Time: 8:00pm. $10.00, $6 Stds, snrs
"From Russia With Love" Our third and final Subscription Series concert of the 2007-2008 season presents selections of popular and classical music with a Russian theme. Richard Floyd conducts
Reagan High School Performing Arts Center. Austin. Info: (512) 345-7420
April 12th & 13th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday THE MIKADO, Gilbert & Sullivan's Classic, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: $110.00 - $240.00
This Gilbert & Sullivan classic, featuring the elaborate and breathtaking costumes from the movie Topsy Turvey will become even more dazzling when performed at The Paramount Theatre. This historically factual production was four years in the making and is from the same outstanding touring group that performed The Pirates of Penzance at this time last year.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
April 13th, 2007,Sunday NOBODY LIKES A SHOW-OFF, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00
Well, maybe just this once… Fabulously Flashy Chamber Music. Beethoven "Kreutzer" Sonata for Violin and Piano; Ravel Duo for Violin and Cello; and Tchaikovsky Piano Trio with Cleveland Orchestra Duo; Sonja Braaten, violin; Martha Baldwin, cello & Michelle Schumann, piano
Long Center Theater, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: (512) 454-0026
April 13th, 2008, Sunday GRADUATE-LEVEL GRAFFITI: LOST IN TRANSLATION, Time: 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - $15.00
An interactive community art event sponsored in part by the City of Austin and the Texas Commission on the Arts. During the event, artists, musicians, performers, and poets from around the world will perform and interact with audience members in an effort to recreate the drama of an essential human truth; our persistent attempt to communicate our experiences through art to each other. Essentially, the event will resemble an interactive art installation, with video, photography, original soundscapes, poetry, and many other elements of performance. Each audience member will be required to participate in some way and will receive personalized instructions on how to do so. As audience members carry out these instructions, photographers and filmmakers will be recording the event for a forthcoming documentary.
Asian American Cultural Center, 11713 Jollyville Rd . Austin. Info: (512) n/a
April 14th - May 2nd, 2008, Monday - Friday KAUILA THE TURTLE, A Hawaiian Tale. ages 3-7, Time: 9:30am and/or 11:00am. Tickets: $5.00/Adults free.
Honu is Hawaiian for turtle. Come on an adventure with Kauila, the magic sea honu, and hear how she transforms herself by day and night to bring fresh water to the people and watch over the children playing on the sandy black shores of Hawaii. Aloha! Reserve early to save your space;
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar Austin Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
April 16th, 2008, Wednesday JUANES, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $39.50-$84.50
Juanes, who only sings in Spanish, is known for his phenomenal record sales and his admirable work as an anti-landmine crusader. He has conquered the Latin American market with a massively commercial blend of mainstream rock, Colombian influences, and reggae.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin, Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 17th, 2008, Thursday MICHAEL FLATLEY'S LORD OF THE DANCE, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: 25.00 - $50.00
More than 100 million people worldwide have seen Lord of the Dance -- the international Irish dancing extravaganza that has performed sold out shows at theaters, arenas and stadiums in over 67 countries. The show gets better with age, or maybe it’s simply good ol’ boy, strong, Irish stock.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 17th - 20th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday OLD SETTLER'S MUSIC FESTIVAL, Time: Thur, 10am - 4:00pm Sun., Tickets: $15 - $47 daily
Featuring performances by the best bluegrass, country, jazz, and alt-country artist around. Is Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy winning Americana, arts & crafts, camping, food & libations. Acoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass, old-time local faves & award-winning artists from around the world. (Lineup)
Salt Lick Pavilion & Camp Ben McCulloch, Driftwood. Info: 1-888-512-SHOW 7469.
April 18th, 2008, Friday Acoustic Alchemy, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $tba$
Over the course of more than a decade, Boney James delivered a string of hugely successful albums on Warner Brothers that blended jazz and R&B - virtually spawning the subgenre known as Urban Jazz.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
April 18th - 20th, 2008, Friday - Sunday The HERITAGE SOCIETY OF AUSTIN'S 2nd Annual CIRCA Antiques Show,
Fri. - Sat.10:00am - 6:00pm / Sun.12:00pm - 5:00pm. Tickes: $10.00 (Preview Party $175.00 / Behind the Scenes $50.00)
The show is being hosted by the Heritage Society of Austin -- Austin's oldest and largest preservation group that has been working for more than fifty years to preserve and promote Austin's treasures -- and produced by a large and committed committee of volunteers.
Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road Austin Info: (512) 474-5198
April 18th - 20th, 2008, Friday - Sunday TEXAS MESQUITE ART FESTIVAL - San Angelo, Time: Fri. 4:00pm - 9:00pm / Sat.10:00am - 6:00pn / Sun. 10:00am - 4:00pm. $ n/a $
A juried show represents the best mesquite artists as well as beginning craftsmen.
Fort Concho 630 South Oaks, San Angelo. Info: (830)-997-8515
April 19th, 2008, Saturday ANNIVERSARY BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL, Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm. Tickets: $3.00
Live Release of Hundreds of ButterfliesEvery 30 Minutes, Posting of the Colors at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, Commemorative Air Force Flyover, Butterfly Art, Live Entertainment, Band Scramble, Earth Day Celebration, Games, Raffle, Silent Auction, Concessions
EmilyAnn Theatre, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley. Info: Info: 1-512-847-6969
April 19th, 2008, Saturday RED HOT AND SOUL, Time: 6:30pm. Tickets: $tba $
Red Hot & Soul looks 75 years into the furture
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
April 19th & 20th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's, Show & Sale Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
37th Annual Orchid Show & Sale. There will be hourly raffles of plants and/or plant related items, which will be donated by the 9 vendors we will have at the show. Plus there will be hundreds of blooming orchids and helpful information from vendors as well as society members. The public is encouraged to attend.
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin. Info: (512) 477-8672
April 19th & 20th, May 17th & 18th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday OLD GRUENE MARKET DAYS, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods.
Hunter Road at Doug's BBQ in Gruene, New Braunfels. Info: (830) 832-1721
April 20th, 2008, Sunday Leon Russell, Time: 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $tba$
Known as one of rock's most influential forces as an outstanding performing artist and songwriter, Leon Russell's contribution to modern music spans over thirty years, including collaborations with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Phil Spector and Willie Nelson. His unique singing style and keyboard wizardry is one of the most original in rock history.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
April 20th, 2008, Sunday WIZARD OF OZ, Time: 2:00pm & 4:30pm. Tickets: $13.00 - $23.00
Enjoy this colorful musical with delightful costumes, singing and dancing all along the yellow brick road. Join all your favorite characters as they travel to the City of Oz to help Dorothy find her way home, while each character finds something within themselves along the way. Lions and tigers and bears oh my!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
April 22nd, 2008, Tuesday An Evening with GARRISON KEILLOR, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $90.00 - $180.00
American author, humorist, columnist, satirist, and radio personality best known as host of the American Public Media show, A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison tells homespun stories and tales in a special performance..
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
April 22nd - 26th, 2008,Tuesday - Saturday Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival, Time: times vary. Tickets: $20.00 - $48.00
Five day of fun and great music and foood.
Melody Mountain Ranch, Stephenville. Tickets: (254).968.8505
April 23rd, 2008, Wednesday RUSH "Snakes & Arrows World Tour", Time: 7:30pm. Tickets $45.00-$95.00
A “Snakes & Arrows Live” CD will be released in April and the track "Malignant Narcissism" from the band’s 2007 release “Snakes & Arrows” has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Fans will experience the technical virtuosity and hard-rocking compositions they have come to expect from Rush members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. In addition, the band will update their set list for the 2008 tour.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin, Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 25th & 26th, 2008, Friday & Saturday 1964 - THE TRIBUTE - "The #1 Beatles Show In The World"Time: 8:00pm $TBA$
The masters of their crafts, "1964" spent years researching the Fab Four - from the Beatle boots, the vintage outfits, and the Vox amplifiers - to the mannerisms, the spoken voice, and the unmistakable harmonies. They have captured and recreated a live Beatles concert to perfection both musically and visually.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave Austin Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
April 25th & 26th, 2008, Friday & Saturday
LAFF: Ladies Are Funny Festival Time: 8:00pm $7.00 - $10.00
The Girls performing their signature format of improvised musicals where the singing, dancing, characters, and comedy are all made up on the spot inspired by one audience suggestion,
The Hideout, 617 Congress Ave Austin Info: (512) 569-0562
April 26th, 2008, Saturday WILDFLOWER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Time: 10:00am - 9:00pm. $10.00 gate/under 12 free
Five bluegrass bands (The Schade Tree Band, Blue Creek, Grandpa’s Neighbors, Brazos Country Grass, Teresa Garner and the Bluegrass Express) play on a stage in the shaded grove at the showgrounds with several late 1800's restored buildings which provide good sites for informal jams. A family oriented event. Food available. Elec. RV hook-ups available.
Texas Early Day Tractor/Engine Showgrounds, 1717 Eberhardt Road, Temple. Info: (254) 770-7940
April 26th, 2008, Saturday LONE STAR JAM, 2008, Time: 12:00am - $10:00pm. $30.00
The 2008 Lone Star Jam will be the first in what will become an annual event in Austin, TX. The event will feature entertainment from top Texas artists as well as artists from elsewhere that seem to strike a chord with the Texas music fan.
Waterloo Park, 403 E. 15th Stree at Trinity Austin Info: Tickets: (281) 610-6835
April 26th, 2008, Saturday CONSPIRARE CHILDREN'S CHOIR, "An Open Blossom", Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - $10.00
The Conspirare Children's Choir concludes its third season with a glittering array of works based on beautiful images derived from stories and poems. The Dream Keeper, by African-American poet Langston Hughes, is set to music by Andrea Ramsey. Another highlight will be Emily Dickinson's Will There Really be a Morning?, in a musical setting by Craig Hella Johnson.
St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th Street, Austin. Info: (512) 476-5775
April 26th & 27th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
April 27th, 2007, Sunday A. MOZART FEST, Concert IV: Pianist William Doppmann, Time: 3:00pm. Tickets: $12.00 - $35.00
Legendary pianist William Doppmann performs Mozart's Adagio in B Minor, K.540, Schubert's monumental Sonata in B-Flat and Liszt's electrifying Sonata for Piano.
First Baptist Church of Austin, 901 Trinity Street, Austin. Info: (512) 371-7217
April 28th, 2007, Monday JOE JACKSON, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba 1/19/08 $
Jackson possesses a restless musical imagination that has found him straddling musical genres unapologetically, disinclined to pick one style and stick to it.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
April 29th, 2008, Tuesday Hugh Masekela, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $tba$
A worldwide superstar, Hugh Masekela pioneered world music in the 60's as one of the first to create Afro-jazz and then reintroduced South African music to the west during his Graceland tour with Paul Simon. His 5-member band blends Afro-beat, funk and jazz.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
April 29th - May 1st, 2008, Tuesday - Thursday AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL. Time: 6:00pm. Tickets: $8.00/$12 Adults
a three-night musical celebration presenting the Austin Symphony and the biggest names in children's entertainment: Joe McDermott (with special guest appearance by Joe Scruggs), Trout Fishing in America and The Biscuit Brothers.
Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: (512) 474- 5664
April 30th, 2008, Wednesday KANYE WEST GLOW IN THE DARK TOUR, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $42.50-$104.00
Partnered up with an all-star lineup that is sure to impress, Kanye West brings his “Glow in the Dark Tour” to Austin co-starring Rihanna, N.E.R.D and Lupe Fiasco.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
May 1st, 2008, Thursday KENNY CHESNEY, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $59.50 - $69.50
Get ready to put on your boots and cowboy hat for tour filled with fun music and good times. Chesney’s current album, Just Who I Am: Poets and Pirates draws from his life experiences and connects with the audience on experiences that everyone can relate to. “The more you live, the more you know…and the more you experience, the more you reflect on everything around you” says Chesney. He has certainly experienced many things since his humble beginnings playing only for tips at local bars. He holds multiple platinum records and is the reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year. With all this success, one might think that continuing to put out successful albums is stressful for Chesney.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
May 2nd, 2008, Friday A DAY IN HIS LIFE - The John Lennon Anthology Concert, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
Spend an evening with Rock icon John Lennon, as portrayed by world-famous actor/musician Tim Piper. He will transport you to the very beginning of John's life and remarkable journey that influenced the music and culture of generations. Share the inside story of the man, the music, and the legend, who, as founder of the Beatles, created a “Revolution” that shook the world
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
May 2nd, 2008, Friday THE HAYMARKET PROJECT, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $ 10.00 - $20.00
Using historical records, projections, puppets, and music, this project explores American history.
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 474-7886
May 2nd, 2008, Friday LEO KOTTKE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $35.00
This acoustic guitarist is widely known for his idiosyncratic finger picking style
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
May 2nd - 4th, 2008, Friday - Saturday HILL COUNTRY RUN MOTORCYCLE RALLY, Event Times vary, Tickets: $42.00 registration
Three days of Hearty food, Live music, new friends and miles of scenic Hill Country to ride.
Down town Luckenbach , Info: & Tickets: 866-8393378
May 3rd, 2008, Saturday (see also: May 4th, 2008) THE AUSTIN CHILDREN'S & HILL COUNTY YOUTH CHORUS, Time: 4:00pm. Tickets: $10.00
A Musical Journey: "Around the World in Eighty Days". The Austin Children’s Choir and Hill County Youth Chorus Featuring Grammy-Award winning musicians Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel. "Around the World in Eighty Days" will include seven premieres, including two pieces written for the concerts. The youth choirs and Tingstad and Rumbel will perform Rumbel's "Dona Nobis Pacem" and "Navajo Blessing" in addition to five new arrangements of folk and popular songs from countries across the globe including China, Venezuela, Serbia, Great Britain, and the U.S. The choirs will also perform songs from Japan and West Africa, and Tingstad and Rumbel will compliment the program with duo pieces in styles from Korea, the Caribbean, and Spain.
St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 606 West 15th St. Austin. Info: (512) 476-6757
May 3rd, 2008, Saturday THE SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $40.00
Things aren’t always what they seem, especially when the magic of illusion is involved. Master magicians, Kevin and Cindy Spencer, will bring their cutting-edge illusions, choreography, comedy, scenery, lighting and music to the stage in the tradition of Houdini and Blackstone.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
May 3rd, 2008, Saturday THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $35.50 - $55.50
Bridging the gulf between rock n' roll and classical music, a live orchestra will perform "The Music of Led Zeppelin". Amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by singer Glenn DeLaune's screaming vocals, creator Brent Havens guest conducts the ensemble as they capture Led Zeppelin's "sheer blast and power", riff for riff while churning out new musical colors.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 474- 5664
May 3rd, 10th & 17th, 2008, Saturdays PETER AND THE WOLF Time: 11:00am & 3:00pm. Tickets: $10.00/$5 Children
Join Second Youth Family Theatre for a retelling of Segei Prokoviev's unforgettable story of a brave little boy named Peter and his animal friends as they battle an unwelcome visitor to their village. Second Youth's original adaptation explores this classic story through the powerful use of movement and music and will be an exciting theatrical experience you won't want to miss.
Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin. Info: (512) 386-8292
May 3rd, 2008, Saturday MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $32.00-$50.00
Soulful Sounds of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, The sound is distinctive – passionate, creative, original, soulful, honest and powerful. For nearly thirty years Frankie Beverly and Maze have created a unique sound and become one of the most influential groups in modern history. The band can more or less be considered as the project of former The Butlers, and later Raw Soul, member Frankie Beverly; being songwriter, record producer, arranger, singer, keyboardist and guitarist.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, 2008, Saturdays Only The Falsettos, Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95 ea
Tony the Tornado blows into Texas for a waste management convention and he¹s ready to make you an offer you can¹t refuse - or die first! Several audience members become part of the action with hilarious results. In a classic clash of cultures, a Texas Ranger helps the audience solve the inevitable crime. You¹ll laugh yourself silly while enjoying a delicious three course Italian meal!
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
May 3rd - 24th, 2008, Tuesday - Saturday Senior Design Exhibition 2008, Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
SENIOR DESIGN EXHIBITION 2008 will feature the work of Megan Braley, Christen Collier, James Edwards, Sarah Emmons, Kristen Folkens, Lindsey Gerhard, Courtney Goode, Magera Holton, Caspar Lam, Allison Lura, Kristin Macdonough, Robin Peeples, Anna Radley, Carla Rogers, and Caroline St Romain. This exhibition will run three weeks and include photography, interactive design, printmaking, film, product design, typography and mixed media. The public is invited to attend this free event including the opening reception on Saturday, May 5th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Creative Research Laboratory, 2832 E. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 322-2099
May 4th, 2008, Sunday THE AUSTIN CHILDREN'S & HILL COUNTY YOUTH CHORUS, Time: 3:00pm. Tickets: $10.00
A Musical Journey: "Around the World in Eighty Days". The Austin Children’s Choir and Hill County Youth Chorus Featuring Grammy-Award winning musicians Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel. "Around the World in Eighty Days" will include seven premieres, including two pieces written for the concerts. The youth choirs and Tingstad and Rumbel will perform Rumbel's "Dona Nobis Pacem" and "Navajo Blessing" in addition to five new arrangements of folk and popular songs from countries across the globe including China, Venezuela, Serbia, Great Britain, and the U.S. The choirs will also perform songs from Japan and West Africa, and Tingstad and Rumbel will compliment the program with duo pieces in styles from Korea, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Texas State University, 601 University Drive. San Marcos. Info: (512) 245-8305
May 4th, 2008, Sunday Tower of Power, Time: 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $30.00 - $70.00
This legendary band wrote the book on horn-driven funk and then cemented their reputation on the road with a live show that blows the roof off! After twenty five-plus years, fifteen-plus albums. Tower of Power is one of those rare bands who can claim to be the real deal, 100 proof, aged-to-perfection, ground zero Soul.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
May 4th, 2008, Sunday MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS DE NATI CANO, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $25.00
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano has existed for nearly 43 years and is noted for demanding musical arrangements that highlight the individual skills and voices of the players. The Long Center will celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a very special fiesta on the City Terrace culminating with a performance by Mariachi Los Camperos. The Grammy-winning ensemble employs the finest musicians from Mexico and the United States and was one of four mariachis that collaborated with popular recording artist Linda Ronstadt on her album's Canciones de Mi Padre and Mas Canciones.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 474- 5664
May 5th & 6th, 2008, Monday & Tuesday THE PARAMOUNT PRESENTS: GUY CLARK, JOE ELY, JOHN HIATT, LYLE LOVETT, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: 35.00 - $95.00
The Mount Rushmore of American songwriters and musicians, Guy Clark, Joe Ely, John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, gather for what is sure to be one of the hottest shows of the year. Don't miss this opportunity to see your favorite musicians perform in your favorite venue.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
May 9th, 2008, Saturday Salvage Vanguard Theater's INTERGALACTIC NEMISIS, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $35.00
It's Star Wars meets Raiders of the Lost Ark with a little of The Incredibles thrown.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
May 9th, 2008, Saturday STAX, WAX & LIVE TRAX Time: 9:00pm $10.00 - $12.00
A Celebration of Memphis Soul from the Stax Record Label, Benefiting the Stax Music Academy.
Live music from T-BIRD and the BREAKS, DJs spinning Stax Trax. Funk Peepshow Dancers, Memphis Soul Food Plates, Costume and Dance contests A "Stax Fax" Gameshow, and Prizes from the Stax Museum of American Soul Music! Fly Styles Encouraged (that means 'Dress Up')
Victory Grill, 1104 E. 11th Street Austin Info: (512) 480-0799
May 9th - 11th, 2008, Friday - Sunday DON QUIXOTE, Time: 8:00pm / Saturday 3:00pm . Tickets: $15.00 - $73.00
To dream the impossible dream… The grand story of the adventurous dreamer from La Mancha soars onto the stage with the pageantry and flare worthy of Ballet Austin's long-awaited inaugural performance at the Long Center. First performed for royalty in 1869 by the “Father of classical ballet,” Marius Petipa, the exquisite sets and costumes heighten the excitement, humor and beauty of this historic ballet. Perfect for Mother’s Day weekend. We’re not just “tilting at windmills”...Join us as the dream of the Long Center…. is realized!
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 501 Congress Ave. Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-2163
May 10th, 2008, Saturday MOTHER'S DAY ARTS & ANTIQUES FAIR, Time: 10:00am - 6pm $ FREE $
Features furniture, decorative items, art, lighting, garden pieces from Austin galleries.
Whit Hanks Antiques Parking Lot, 1009 W. 6th St. Austin Info: (512) 478-9448
May 10th, 2008, Saturday RALPHIE MAY, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $31.00 - $34.00
As seen on NBC's Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
May 11th. 2008, Sunday BIG SQUEEZE SEMI-FINALS Time: 1:30pm $ FREE $
They're teenagers today, but the four semi-finalists could be tomorrow's accordion stars. The semi-finalists are: Craig Zuniga of Seguin; Heriberto Rodriguez of Edcouch; Anthony Ortiz Jr. of Austin and John Ramirez of Houston. Brian Gallegos of Devine also has been invited to perform. Though there weren’t enough strong candidates for the 19- to 25-year-old competition category, we wanted to give this impressive 22-year-old a chance to showcase his talents. He’ll perform a set with Cerronato, who will also perform on their own.
Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St Austin Tickets: (512) 441-9255
May 11th, 2008, Sunday RICHARD MARX & MATT SCANNEL, The Perfect Mother's Day Show, Time: 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $30.00 - $70.00
GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter/ producer Richard Marx teams up with Vertical Horizon’s lead vocalist/guitarist Matt Scannell, to bring One World Theatre an acoustic evening of classic rock hits. Both artists will be performing Richard’s hits, including “Endless Summer Nights,” “Don’t Mean Nothing” and “Right Here Waiting,” as well as those of Vertical Horizon, including, “Everything You Want.”
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
May 11th, 2008, Sunday AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND, Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
Treat Mom to a concert in her honor and bring a picnic supper, spread a blanket under the pecan trees, and watch the stars come out as the band showcases music as big as all outdoors
Zilker Hillside Theater, Austin. Info: (512) 345-7420
May 15th - June 1st, 2008, Thursday - Sundays (Red Then Productions) WHEN SOMETHING WONDERFUL ENDS, Time: 8:00pm / Sunday. 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - $25.00
When Something Wonderful Ends explores the loss of one’s mother, America’s dependence on foreign oil, and Barbie dolls in an ingenious, whimsical, touching, funny, infuriating manner that only playwright Sherry Kramer could achieve. While packing up her parents’ home following the death of her mother, Sherry uncovers the treasure trove of Barbies from her baby-boom childhood while embarking on the homework of a lifetime: discovering the roots of Islamic hatred of America and our dependence on the oil in the Middle East. As a Jewish girl growing up in the epicenter of the Bible belt, Sherry knows a thing or two about religious fervor and the passions it engenders
The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, Austin Info: (512) 389-0315
May 15th - June 1st, 2008, Thursday - Sundays ART, Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 5:00pm. Tickets: $12.00 - $25.00
ART How much would you pay for a white painting? This odd question sparks Yasmina Reza's Tony and Olivier Award winning comedy about the lives of three old friends and the meaning of art, life, and friendship. Reza has written an intelligent play that is the perfect marriage between Moliere and Woody Allen, a nonstop crossfire of crackling language, serious issues, and witty humor. Called "one of the best contemporary comedies, period!" Starring Sean Martin, Nathan Jerkins, Ryan Crowder, and directed by Steven Pounders.
The City Theatre, 3823 #D Airport Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
May 15th - June14th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday DOG SEES GOD: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $17/$15 stds.snrs
The Denver Post called the play "Hip and outrageous . . . brazenly funny and wrenchingly honest." Our production will be even better than that. It features Tom Coiner, Noah Neal, Michelle Keffer, Benjamin Summers, Kayla Newman, Xochitl Romero, Bethany Esfandiari, Daniel Adams, and Victoria Sutherland. Ken Webster directs.
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St., Austin. Info: (512) 479-7529
May 16th - 17th, 2008, Friday & Saturday AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: 19.00 - $45.00
Austin audiences end their journey through the ASO's two-year survey of Beethoven symphonies with the final concert of the Austin Symphony's 97th concert season on May 16 & 17. Maestro Peter Bay and the ASO present a stellar evening that includes Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony, welcoming the vocal forces of Chorus Austin and guest soloists Mary Dunleavy, soprano; Dana Beth Miller, mezzo-soprano; Karl Dent, tenor; and Donnie Ray Albert, bass.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 476-6064
May 16th - 18th, 2008. Friday - Sunday Deutschen Pfest, 2008,
Time: Fri.5:00pm-12:00am / Sat. 10:30am - 12"00am / Sun.11:30am - 5:00pm. Tickets: Fri.&Sun. $4.00/$5.00 Sat.
Deutschen Pfest is Pflugerville’s weekend to showcase the best in music, parades, food, arts and crafts, and fun family activities! Featured in the Park is a midway carnival, arts and craft booths, food booths, live entertainment on multiple stages throughout the day, beverage booths, a rock climbing wall, children’s entertainment area, and so much more. Free parking and shuttle service is available all weekend at Pflugerville High School and Brookhollow Elementary School. There is NO PARKING at DeutschenPfest!
Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd. Pflugerville Info: (512)-251-5082
May 17th, 2008, Saturday LANNAYA, Kid's Series, Time: 12:00pm. Tickets: $12.00/Adults $15.00
Master Drummers Alseny and Aboubakar Sylla charge the audience with their captivating and complex rhythms. Joined by their extended family of drummers, dancers and singers in colorful costumes from Guinea, West Africa, the group provides floor and heart pounding energy that is both as mighty and moving as the rhythm of life they celebrate. Fun for the entire family
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
May 17th, 2008, Saturday ANNIVERSARY PARAMONT/STATE THEATURE GALA, Time: n/a. Tickets: $188.00 and up
Please mark your calendar to join us for the biggest party of 2008 as we celebrate the Paramount Theatre’s 92nd & the State Theatre’s 72nd birthdays on Saturday, May 17th, featuring the legendary Kris Kristofferson! In addition to Kris Kristofferson on the Paramount stage, Idgy Vaughn will open the evening. But, the fun does not stop there… as we welcome Sauce, an eleven-piece party band, for what will be a fantastic post-party in the largest air-conditioned tent to ever hit Congress Avenue.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Tickets: (512) 692-0530
May 17th & 18th, 2008, Saturday RHYTHMHOUND MUSIC & MEDIA SHOW, Sat.10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun.10:00am - 4:00pm. Tickets: $3.00/under 12, free
This event brings together pop culture fans, dealers, independent entertainment companies, musicians and artists. The show also blends old and new technologies, offering online formats, DVDs, CDs and LPs.. Admission allows attendees to browse among dozens and dozens of tables within the exhibition hall. Music fans and collectors, industry folks, musicians, artists and dealers from around the United States and the world will gather in Austin to reinvent the conventional record show.
Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road , Austin. Info: (651) 307-8647
May 18th, 2008, Sunday CONVERSATIONS IN FILM w/ JOHNATHON SCHAECH, Time: 2:00pm. Tickets: $15.00
Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do!, The Doom Generation, Prom Night) will host a discussion about screenwriting from the angle of someone in the industry who made a name for himself starring in highly-acclaimed independent films and has since written, directed, and produced. Reception with Shaech to follow at New World Deli.
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St, Austin. Info: (512) 479-7529
May 18th, 2008, Sunday CHERRYHOLMES, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $25.00
In five short years, this high-energy Nashville-based band was named 2005 IBMA's Entertainers of the Year. Making their Austin debut, Cherryholmes has many qualities that make them unique, but the basis of their success lies in plain, old-fashioned hard work combined with shining star talent that only appears to glow more brightly with each performance.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 474- 5664
May 20th, 2008, Tuesday PINK MARTINI, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $45.00 - $50.00
"Pink Martini is like a romantic Hollywood musical of the 1940s or 50s but with a global perspective which is modern,” says founder and artistic director Thomas M. Lauderdale. “We bring melodies and rhythms from different parts of the world together to create something which is new and beautiful."
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave Austin Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
May 20th, 2008, Tuesday 3 REDNECK TENORS, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $30.00
In the melodic wake of the three operatic tenors comes a new breed of tenors from more humble origins...3 Redneck Tenors - A New Musical Adventure. The musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists from Broadway and world opera stages is like Greater Tuna meets Das Barbecu - down home laughs with big city music.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 474- 5664
May 22nd - June 8th, 2008 KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL, 2008, Time: 10:00am. (gate). Tickets $12.00 - $22.00/day
The Kerrville Folk Festival is held annually at the Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles south of Kerrville on Texas Hwy 16. Starting on the Thursday before Memorial Day at the end of May, the music continues for 18 days with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between weekends are workshops in songwriting, blues guitar, and harmonica.
Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Hwy, Kerrville. Info: (830) 257-3600
May 23rd - June 7th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday THE OLDEST PROFESSION, Written by Paula Vogel, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: $13.00 - $15.00
As Ronald Reagan enters the White House, five aging practitioners of the oldest profession are faced with a diminishing clientele, increased competition for their niche market, and aching joints. With wit, compassion, and humor, they struggle to find and learn new tricks as they fight to stay in the “Life” in New York’s Upper West side around the 72nd Street subway station during the years 1980-84.
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 North Lee St, Round Rock. Box Office: (512) 244-0440
May 23rd & 24th, 2008, Friday & Saturday AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Three Phantoms in Concert, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: 25.00 - $45.00
"Three Phantoms in Concert" highlights the individual vocal talents of Cris Groenendaal, Craig Schulman and Kevin Gray, three world-class singers that have played the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary Phantom of the Opera. This concert is being proudly sponsored by The Austonian.
Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road Austin Info: (512) 476-6064
May 24th, 2008 LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER, Time: Tue - Sat. 9:00am - 5:30pm / Sun.12:00pm - 5:30pm. Tickets: $ Free - $7.00
This summer, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center presents "Butterfly Portraits Beyond Scale", a collection of more than 25 watercolor paintings by Texan artist L. Ray. The paintings of butterflies, dragonflies, and wildflowers at larger-than-life sizes were created by combining portrait techniques and traditional still-life painting.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin Info: (512) 232-0100
May 29th& 30th, 2008, Thursday & Friday RETURN TO FOREVER, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $40.00 - $130.00
Return to Forever, one of the most influential jazz groups of the 1970s, have long heard calls from their many fans for a reunion tour. Now those calls have been answered with the classic lineup of keyboardist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke, guitarist Al Di Meola and drummer Lenny White reuniting to kick off their first tour together in more than 25 years
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Tickets: (512) 692-0530
May 30th & 31st, 2008, Friday & Saturday THE VELVEETA ROOM, Time: 9:30pm & 11:30pm, Tickets: $15.00
Brendon Walsh, with Carlos Ibenez and Matt Kalbfleisch. Brendon Walsh returns to the Velveeta Stage to make you simultaneously laugh and think, "Did he just say that?" with his unique brand of raw, crass, politically incorrect, offensive, and generally no-holds-barred humor. See what 2004's Funniest Person in Austin has in store for you--if you dare!
The Velveeta Room, 521 E. 6th Street, 469-9116Austin. Info: (512)
May 30th, June 1st, 5th & 7th, 2008 THE BAT, (Die Fledermaus), Time: 7:30pm/ Sun. 3:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $175.00
Austin Lyric Opera and Esther's Follies share the spotlight for an Austin-tacious take on Strauss' memorable masterpiece, The Bat (Die Fledermaus). The hilarious cast of characters includes the newest tech millionaire in town, a swaggering, larger than life oilman, and a heartsick, yodeling cowboy. Our production features lyrics brimming with Austin witticisms sure to delight, courtesy of Esther's. In a city that reveres all things batty, this promises to be a season highlight!
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 474- 5664
May 30th - June 28th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, Time: 8:00pm Tickets: $15.00 - $35.00
Based on a true story, Hamilton Township combines memoir, surrealist horror, punk rock and a New Jersey folk tale to tell a morality play about adolescence, the nature of evil and the worst party in the history of ever. Jason and Babydoll are trapped in the house of a sleeping old woman with a case of wine coolers as a toxic storm rages outside. Neither know what's been put in store for them by the nameless bully who put their very special evening together. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 474-7886
May 31st, 2008, Saturday CEDAR PARK HERITAGE FESTIVAL, Time: 4:00pm - 10:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
The 2nd Annual Cedar Park Heritage Festival will feature live music by Duck Soup, a Championship Hamburger Cook-off, an Arts & Crafts fair, big wheel races, concessions, demonstrations, inflatables and much more fun for the entire family.
Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park. Info: (512) 401-5006
May 31st & June 1st, 2008, Saturday & Sunday A Simple Task, by Alan Haehnel (Rated G), Time: Sat. 2:00pm & 3:00pm, Sun. 1:00pm & 2:00pm. Tickets: $10.00 at door
An absurdist comedy with great funny lines, and amazing acting. This advanced acting company then will take their show to a theater festival where they will perform with 14 other youth companies from around the state. 40 minutes
Dougherty Arts Theater, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin,. Info: (512)
May 31st - September 14th, 2008 DALLAS: Power & Passion on Primetime TV, Time: Mon- Sat 9a-6p, Sun.12p-6p. Tickets: $5.50/Youth $3/kids free
A wealthy Texas oil family, the Ewings, captured the imagination of the U.S. and the world through an unforgettable primetime saga. Featuring larger-than-life characters like J.R., Miss Ellie, and Sue Ellen, the groundbreaking television show Dallas grabbed the attention of millions of fans drawn to its dramatic stories of intrigue and betrayal, and left a lasting impact on the Texas identity at home and abroad.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, MLK @ N. Congress, Austin. Info: (512) 936-8746
May 31st & June 1st, 2008, Saturday & Sunday A Simple Task, by Alan Haehnel (Rated G), Time: Sat. 2:00pm & 3:00pm, Sun. 1:00pm & 2:00pm. Tickets: $10.00 at door
An absurdist comedy with great funny lines, and amazing acting. This advanced acting company then will take their show to a theater festival where they will perform with 14 other youth companies from around the state. 40 minutes
Dougherty Arts Theater, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin,. Info: (512)
June 1st, 2008, Sunday BALLET FOLKLORICO de TEXAS, Time: 6:00pm. Tickets: 15.00 - $21.00
Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico de Texas, Austin's premiere company of Mexican folk dance, returns for their biggest show of the year. Fiesta! is a unique chance to enjoy the artistry, history, and beauty of Mexico through dance. Each year, new dances are premiered at Fiesta! - this year's new dances include the state of Durango and a contemporary interpretation of the indigenous festivals of the Tarahumara tribe located in the state of Chihuahua
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
June 1st, 5th & 7th, 2008 THE BAT, (Die Fledermaus), Time: 7:30pm/ Sun. 3:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $175.00
Austin Lyric Opera and Esther's Follies share the spotlight for an Austin-tacious take on Strauss' memorable masterpiece, The Bat (Die Fledermaus). The hilarious cast of characters includes the newest tech millionaire in town, a swaggering, larger than life oilman, and a heartsick, yodeling cowboy. Our production features lyrics brimming with Austin witticisms sure to delight, courtesy of Esther's. In a city that reveres all things batty, this promises to be a season highlight!
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: Tickets: (512) 474- 5664
June 1st - August 24th, 2008, Sunday's THE AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Concerts in the Park, Time: 07:30pm. Admission: $ FREE $
Kids frolicking, couples lounging on blankets, old friends in their trusty folding chairs, lone bicyclists and pedestrians who have been distracted from their destinations*all united by the sound of music. The Austin Symphony will be featured performing music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a group outing.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin Info: Tickets: (512) 474- 5664
June 5th - 14th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday TABLEROCK'S REPERTORY THEATER of SALADO, Time: 7:30pm. Ticket's: $15.00
The Horton Foote Society under the direction of Dr. Marion Castleberry, will present Horton Foote's "Blind Date" and Foote's adaptation of William Faulkner's "Tomorrow."
Goodnight Amphitheatre - Tablerock Festival, Salado. Info: 254-634-4658
June 5th, July 13th, 2008, , Wednesday - Sundays ALTAR BOYZ, Off-Broadway Musical, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:30pm. Tickets: $35.00 - $49.00
They’ve got the moves, they’ve got the sound and they’ve got a faith stronger than their hair gel. They’re the newest boys on the block the ALTAR BOYZ! This delightful new musical stars five Apostles of Pop – Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham (he's Jewish) – who will raise your spirits with their spectacular music, sinfully hot dance moves and uncanny ability to drop the funk in fantastic five-part harmony.
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar Austin Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
June 6th & 7th, 2008, Friday & Saturday COWBOY JUNKIES, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $65.00
Comprised of its four original members, the Cowboy Junkies continue to wow audiences with their distinctive alt-rock style rooted in traditional country, blues and folk. Nearly 20 years later, with ten album releases and over 4 million records sold, the Canadian band still enchants listeners everywhere with their languid guitars, Margot Timmons’ beautiful vocals, and eerily hushed melodies
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
June 6th & 7th, 2008, Friday & Saturday THE VELVEETA ROOM, Time: 9:30pm & 11:30pm, Tickets: $15.00
Matt Krug, with Seth Cockfield and Justin West. Come check out the newly crowned 2008 Funniest Person in Austin Matt Krug! Matt has been tearing up the comedy scene with his hilarious observations on his personal downward spiral. Laugh at somebody else's misery and enjoy a great evening of standup with one of Austin's freshest talents.
The Velveeta Room, 521 E. 6th Street, Austin. Info: (512) 469-9116
June 6th - 8th, 2008, Friday - Sunday EDDIE IZZARD, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $17.00 - $40.00
Disc. N/A
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
June 7th, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA with The Biscuit Brothers, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $8.00 / Adults $12.00
This will be a family event not to be missed. One of Central Texas' favorite performing troupes for children takes the stage of the Symphony
Square Amphitheatre one performance only! The Biscuit Brothers bring their popular songs for kids to the stage for a fun-filled, early evening concert. The Lone Star Emmy Award-winning duo of Dusty and Buford Biscuit will bring Symphony Barn from Old MacDonald's Farm to the amphitheatre stage of Symphony Square, singing and joking with their friends Buttermilk Biscuit and Tiny Scarecrow while educating and entertaining concertgoers.
Symphony Square Amphitheatre, 1101 Red River, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 476-6064 x 213
June 8th, 2008, Sunday Airto & Flora Purim, Time: 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
Since 1974, world-renowned Brazilian percussionist Airto and his wife Flora Purim, the “reigning queen of Brazilian Jazz,” have performed all over the world and recorded albums in Europe and America. Airto’s collection of instruments and unique artistry combined with Flora’s distinctive style and immediately recognizable musical approach creates a global jazz fusion with classic Brazilian roots
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
June 10th, 2008, Tuesday LESLIE JORDAN, My Trip Down the Pink Carpet, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $52.00 - $58.00
Iconic funny man & Emmy winning actor for his role on Will & Grace, Leslie Jordan returns to Austin with his new one man show filled with wit & wisdoms from his colorful life. Running the gamut from A (amazing) to Z (zany), don’t miss this one of a kind Southerner’s famous brand of humor & story-telling.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
June 10th - 15th, 2008, Tue - Sunday LOVE JANIS, Time: Tue - Fri. & Sun. 8:00pm / Sat. 12:00am / Sun. 3:00pm. Tickets: $34.00 - $59.00
Janis Joplin, the icon of 1960s rock music, is brought back to life in a Broadway-style musical. "Love, Janis" explores the Texas-born performer not only through her legendary songs, but also in the poignant and honest letters she wrote home to her family.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
June 11th, 2008, Wednesdays (except 7/2/08) Austin Symphony Orchestra ART PARK, Time: 9:30am-11:30am. Admission: $0.50/Adults free
The Austin Symphony invites children and their parents to join in discovering the wonder and excitement that the performing arts can bring when they attend Children's Day Art Park. Symphony Square will be transformed into a secret garden of cultural delights waiting for the youth of Austin and Central Texas to enjoy. An amphitheatre teeming with balloons, bubbles, roving symphony musicians, magicians, mimes, arts & crafts, storytellers, clowns, smiling faces, and musical instruments await the imagination of the young and the young at heart. This summer at Symphony Square, come experience the magic for yourself!
Symphony Square, 11th at Red River, Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
June 12th - 15th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday CONSTELLATION, Time: 9:00pm + Fri & Sat 10:00pm.Tickets: $12.00 - $20.00
Constellation is a reprise of our popular site-specific aerial dance work performed in downtown Austin at both of the Federal Courthouse buildings (one is 144 feet, the other 52 feet). Constellation features a large ensemble of dancers, climbing experts, technical designers, and rigging experts.In Constellation, the dancers will soar, ascend and descend across and between the faces of the buildings, reaching stunning heights (up to 144' feet!). Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the show
Federal Buildings, 300 E. 8th St., Austin. Info: (512) 474-8497
June 13th, 2008, Friday ROT BIKER RALLY PARADE AND CONCERT, Time: 6:00pm - 1:00am. Tickets: $ FREE $
The World’s largest Motorcycle Parade as certified by the Guiness Book of World Records. Free Live Music in the heart of downtown. Major national bands will perform at the Travis County Expo Center and Rally Grounds. Hundreds of Motorcycle & accessory vendors.
Congress Avenue & Travis County Expo Center, Austin. Info: (512) 441-9015
June 13th, 2008, Friday HAL KETCHUM, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
With more than four million albums sold, fifteen Top 10 singles and five Top 5 singles, Hal Ketchum is one of country music’s greatest talents. His heart-felt lyrics, distinctive tenor voice and dynamic live performances have endeared him to fans and critics alike of rock, folk and country.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
June 13th - 29th, 2008, Friday - Sunday NECESSARY TARGETS, by Eve Ensler's Time: 8:00pm / Sun.3:00pm $15.00 - $20.00
Eve Ensler's riveting tale of resiliency and transformation when two American women travel to help Bosnian refugees. This powerful play is a timely reminder of how we in America struggle to define our relationship
with the rest of the world.
First Unitarian Universalist Church, Howson Hall, 4700 Grover, Austin. Info: (512) 744-1495
June 14th, 2008, Saturday THE LITTLE MERMAID, Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $12.00/$15.00 adults
A new twist on an old classic, this full-scale musical features a talented cast of local children from this year’s Camp One World program
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
June 14th, 2008, Saturday GABRIEL IGLESIAS, comedy, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $39.00
Ask anyone who has seen Gabriel Iglesias in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, "He was so funny!" Gabriel’s style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. His amazing ability to cross over with a clean animated style of comedy has made him popular with audiences across the country.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
June 14th, & 28th, July 12th & 26th, 2008, Saturdays THE LINGUINI CODE, Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95 ea
Competing pasta makers are engaged in a hilarious tale of industrial espionage, and a race for the secret of the "holy grain" of Italian cuisine. Clandestine maneuvering suddenly becomes secondary when a murder takes place. Everyone fills out a "crime report," guessing who, how and why, and also must solve a few word puzzles that complete the solution. And the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize!
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
June 12th - 15th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday CONSTELLATION, Time: 9:00pm + Fri & Sat 10:00pm.Tickets: $12.00 - $20.00
Constellation is a reprise of our popular site-specific aerial dance work performed in downtown Austin at both of the Federal Courthouse buildings (one is 144 feet, the other 52 feet). Constellation features a large ensemble of dancers, climbing experts, technical designers, and rigging experts.In Constellation, the dancers will soar, ascend and descend across and between the faces of the buildings, reaching stunning heights (up to 144' feet!). Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the show
Federal Buildings, 300 E. 8th St., Austin. Info: (512) 474-8497
June 15th, 2008, Sunday AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND Father's Day Concert in the Park, Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
Marches, show tunes and light classics are sure to please Dad. Bring a picnic supper, spread a blanket under the pecan trees, and watch the stars come out as the band showcases music as big as all outdoors
Zilker Hillside Theater, Austin. Info: (512) 345-7420
June 17th - 19th & 22nd, 2008, THE MEETING, Time: 6/17 & 18, 7:30pm / 6/19 6:30pm & 6/22 2:30pm. Tickets: $8:00
What would happen if Malcolm X, advocate of Black Nationalism and "self-defense," met with Martin Luther King Jr., equal-rights leader and proponent of "non-violence"? Jeff Stetson's award-winning play, The Meeting, stealthily explores this notion in a hotel room on Valentine's Day 1965, a week before the Black Muslim leader is assassinated.
The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
June 18th, 2008, Wednesday Iluminada & Friends, w/Aashish Khan & Randy Bernsen, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $30.00
One World co-founders Iluminada and Hartt Stearns will say Thank You this year in a very special one-time concert featuring world acclaimed sarode master Aashish Khan, who has collaborated with Eric Clapton, George Harrison and others. Guitarist Randy Bernsen has worked extensively with the late Jaco Pastorious, Joe Zawinul, Herbie Hancock, and Toots Theilemans
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
June 20th, 2008, Friday OPENING RECEPTION FOR Views from the Edge, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $ n/a $
Come to the New East Gallery (1601 East 5th Street, suite 106), for the opening reception for Charles Randolph and Juan Baldera in Views from the Edge, an exhibition of the two artists' work in acrylic and oil on canvas and board. Sharing the gallery space in a split display, the artists' works compliment each other creating an atmosphere for social commentary and critical awareness in images reminiscent of 1950 American Pop Art.
New East Gallery, 1601 E. 5th St. Ste 106, Austin. Info: (512) 477-9438
June 20th, 2008, Friday THE VERDI REQUIEM with Conspirare, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $55.00
Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem has been called his greatest opera, and for good reason. Although a reverent setting of a liturgical text, to be sure, the writing is of such vivid tonal coloration and sumptuous melodic flow, of such powerful emotional impact and unrelenting dramatic intensity that the work utterly defies classification and stands alone in the annals of great music. At the first performance in 1874, in the restrained atmosphere of St. Mark's Church in Milan, the audience's reaction was understandably muted. The second performance three days later, at La Scala, was received by the capacity audience with tumultuous enthusiasm.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin Info: (512) 476-5775
June 20th - 29th, 2008, Friday - Sunday (only) ArtSpoken Gallery's ARTIST'S MARKET, Time: Fri. 12:00pm - 8:00pm / Sat & Sun. 9:00am - 3:00pm. Tickets: $FREE$
The last two weekends in June, Artspoken Gallery will be hosting The Artist's Market, a community of Central Texas artists who get together on weekends to show/sell their work in a festive outdoor setting. The Artist's Market features a variety of work by local artists and craftsmen including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, clothing and more. Artists will occupy part of the indoor gallery, with art spilling over into tents outside. Admission is free and live music will be featured
ArtSpoken Gallery, 1507 W. Koenig Lane, Austin. Info: (512) 535-5761
June 21st, 2008, Saturday FIGHT NIGHT BOXING Time: 7:30pm $20.00 - $100.00
The boxing ring will returns with seven bouts currently on the Fight Night card. Card subject to change.
Main Event
Adauto “Gallito” Gonzalez (8-4-1) vs Justo Vallecillo (5-4) (8 rounds)
Undercard
Steve Almaraz (7-0, 4 KOs) vs. Javier Martinez (4-2) (6 rounds)
Joey Dunmoodie (2-1, 1 KO) vs. Don Mouton (4-2, 4 KOs) (6 rounds)
Juan Serrano (2-1, 2 KOs) vs. Cory Yett (1-0) (4 rounds)
Ignacio Rivera (2-1, 2 KOs) vs. Dennis Gregory (0-2) (4 rounds)
Lee Bagan (Pro debut) vs. Ras Thompson (0-3) (4 rounds)
Morgan Crocker (Pro debut) vs. John Burnal (Pro debut) (4 rounds)
Raif Harik (Pro debut) vs. Marcus Key (0-1) (4 rounds)
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin Box Office: (512) 477-6060
June 21st, 2008, Saturday CONSPIRARE performs VERDI REQUIEM, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $25.00
“Verdi’s Requiem, although a profoundly sacred work, is also one of the most dramatic pieces of music of all time,” says Erich Vollmer. “It is no surprise that it has often been called Verdi’s greatest opera. Conspirare applauds South Texas Money Management for providing financial support, beyond underwriting the performance, to make it possible for the concert to be broadcast live on KMFA-FM, providing the opportunity for many more hundreds of music lovers to enjoy the performance.”
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
June 21st, 2008, Saturday, VIVA! Las Vegas, Time: 8:00pm Tickets: $50.00 adv. $60.00 door
The glitz! The glamour! The games! The gourmet eats! The gorgeous people! That’s right…the most exciting event of the summer is right around the corner: VIVA! Las Vegas! La Zona Rosa transforms into a Sin City casino complete with thrilling games, extravagant entertainment, and exhilarating live and silent auctions, accompanied by delectable fare from Austin’s finest restaurants, offering you the opportunity to try your luck and indulge your eyes, ears, and appetites Vegas-style in Austin!
La Zona Rosa, 612 West 4th St, Austin. Info: (512) 458-2437
June 21st & 22nd, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
June 21st - 23rd, 2008, Saturday - Monday WEST COAST COLLECTION TRUNK SHOW, Time: Mon-Sat. 10:00am - 6:00pm / Sun. 12:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
Hundreds of hot new original contemporary paintings by newly discovered artists. Experience textured landscapes, bold colors, elegant figures and mixed media abstracts.
Exclusive Austin Showing. ART on 5th, 1501 W. 5th St. Austin. Info: (512) 481-1111
June 22nd, 2008, Sunday Lonestar Rollergirls Cherry Bombs VS The Rhinestone Cowgirls, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00
Fasten your seat belts kids, 'cause the Cherry Bombs are all hopped-up and ready to go against the Rhinestone Cowgirls. The Cowgirls are feelin' fine after their hard-fought defeat of las Putas del Fuego, while the Cherry Bombs have taken a major hit with a loss against the Holy Rollers and the loss of jammer Kate or Dye. Will the Rhinestones ride into the sunset with a victory in their saddlebags, or will the Cherry Bombs show the Cowgirls the business end of a rockout fit? With all the upsets so far this season, who's to say? Come see for yourself!
Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St, Austin. Info: (512) 478-0098
June 25th, 2008, Wednesday Raven-Symoné's "Pajama Party Concert" Time: 7:00pm $29.50 - $49.50
Raven-Symoné, best known for her role as Olivia on “The Cosby Show,” recently starred in the film College Road Trip and releases her latest self-titled album on April 29. One of the songs featured in the film is a remake of the popular 80’s song, “Double Dutch Bus” and is the lead single on her new album. Joining Raven-Symoné at the party will be Mitchel Musso, known for his role as Oliver on the show "Hannah Montana," and artists B5 and Clique Girlz. Fans are encouraged to wear their pajamas and can look forward to a stage that is designed to replicate Raven-Symoné’s house.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd. Austin Box Office: (512) 477-6060
June 26th - 29th, 2008, Thursday- Sunday JALISCO: Now & Then, a romantic life story, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:00pmTickets: $10.00 - $15.00
Set in the fictitious village of San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, the Aztlan Dance Company presents the dramatic life story of Marcelina as she confrontsthe beauty of love, the complexity of life, the difficulty of tragedy and the console of family. From Matadors to Diabilitas (devils) and from La Muerte (death) to Mariachis, Aztlan captures Marcelina's life account through the performance of original, innovative and evocative dance.
Long Center for the Performing, Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin. Info: (512) 524-4278
June 26th - 29th, 2008 Thursday - Saturday Roots Music Association's Convention Time: n/a $ tba $
The 3 day event will also include a series of interactive and educational panels, a trade fair, once in a lifetime events and networking opportunities geared toward all facets of the music industry.
Alzafar Shrine Center, San Antonio. Info: 888-391-0983
June 27th, 2008, Friday SINBAD, actor and comedian, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $35.00 - $75.00
From his groundbreaking role on A Different World to being named one of the 100 “Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time” by Comedy Central, Sinbad’s career symbolizes that of the literary legend whose name he shares - strength, adventure and optimism.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
June 27th - August 10th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday Seussical The Musical, Time: Thu-Sat.7:00pm / Sat.& Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: $on sale April 28$
A FUNtastical, magical, musical extravaganza based on the books of Dr. Seuss -- live on stage this summer! Your family will be enchanted when Seuss' beloved characters spring to life in this energetic, heart-warming musical featuring classics such as Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg, Gertrude McFuzz, Green Eggs and Ham and of course, The Cat in the Hat! Dr. Seuss' most colorful characters come tumbling right out of the books and up onto our stage in this joyful gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk!
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0594x1
June 28th, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN UNDER THE STARS, Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am. Tickets: $Free$
The Austin Astronomical Society and St. Stephen's Episcopal School will hold a FREE astronomy event for adults and children. Astronomers will share their telescopes to view the sun before dark and planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae after dark. Go to www.austinastro.org/auts.html for details and updates if the sky is cloudy that day. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and water and/or refreshments as well as telescopes and/or binoculars, if desired. Pets and smoking are not permitted on the observing field; nor is aerosol insect repellant and flash photography. The use of white light flashlights on the field is discouraged. “Astronomy-friendly flashlights” can easily be made by placing a square of red transparent film, available at any hobby shop, or even a couple of layers of red tissue paper fitted over the end of a flashlight works well and sealing with tape or a rubber band.
St. Stephen's Episcopal School, 2900 Bunny Run, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2271
July 2nd, 2008, Wednesday CHRIS BROWN, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $54.50 - $59.50
Entertainer Chris Brown is stepping into the lime light with two hit records and multiple award nominations. Brown has become a household name across the globe, winning such awards as Billboard’s Male Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year as well as the Kid’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Singer. He is also nominated for many of the upcoming BET awards, including Best Male R&B Artist, Best Collaboration for "Kiss Kiss" {shared with T-Pain), Viewer's Choice for "Kiss Kiss" {shared with T-Pain) and Viewer's Choice for "No Air" (shared with Jordin Sparks).
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
July 3rd, 2008, Thursday JEI Design Collection, First Thursday Gallery Party, Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pmTickets: $ n/a $
JEI Design Collection, an award-winning interior design gallery and provider of fine furniture, lighting, and accessories, will host its monthly First Thursday Gallery Party on July 3 at the Whit Hanks Galleries on West Sixth Street, featuring the work of Wimberley photographer Matthew Fuller. The parties additionally highlight the work of local artists
1009 West Sixth Street, Suite 111, Austin. Info: (512) 236-9070
July 4th, 2008, Friday CEDAR PARK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION, Time: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Tickets: $FREE$
Enjoy live music, food concessions, air castles, video games, laser tag, a washer tournament, free watermelon, and of course, a dazzling fireworks display sponsored by HEB. You may also cool off in Milburn Pool which is open from 1-8pm. The event is free but the daily pool admission rates will apply
Recommended parking areas: The Goddard School of Cedar Park, Cedar Park H.S., Cedar Park M.S. and ACC.
Recommended fireworks viewing areas: Milburn Park and CPMS.
Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Cedar Park. Info: (512) 401-5500
July 4th, 2008, Friday AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND, Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
The band performs before a crowd of thousands at Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Skydivers, fireworks and watermelon help celebrate the Fourth of July.
Old Settler's Park Round Rock Info: (512) 345-7420
July 4th, 2008, Friday AUSTIN SYMPHONY 32nd ANNUAL JULY 4th CONCERT AND FIREWORKS, Time: 8:30pm. Tickets: $Free$
Spend this Independence Day with 100,000 of your closest friends! Central Texans will hurry to claim their grassy spot with the Austin Symphony Orchestra this July 4th for the largest Independence Day Celebration in the state. The spectacular concert and fireworks is planned, produced, and performed entirely by the Austin Symphony, with the help of our generous sponsors. Tens of thousands of families will be decked out in red, white, and blue and heading down to Auditorium Shores for an amazing event complete with a fireworks display over the city skyline backed by symphonic patriotic classics and punctuated by the 70 millimeter cannons of the Texas National Guard Salute Battery. The ASO moves this year's celebration to its original home, on the banks of Lady Bird Lake at Auditorium Shores in front of the new Long Center for the Performing Arts. The orchestra will perform at 8:30 p.m., followed by "mile-high" fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Auditorium Shores at The Long Center, Austin. Info: (512)
July 5th, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND, Time: n/a. Admission: $ FREE $
BASTROP PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL, Austin Symphonic Band makes its annual appearance at this slice of Americana, along the banks of the Colorado River in Bastrop. The evening (and the season) closes with a fireworks spectacular as the band plays on!.
Fisherman's Park, Bastrop. Info: (512) 345-7420
July 10th, 2008, Thursday DRAGONFLIES NATURE NIGHT at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. $ 1.00
Looking for low-cost evening entertainment for the whole family? Every Thursday night in July, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will present a program designed to explore nature in Central Texas. Each Nature Night features various activities, including a habitat hike and crafts. Plus, every visitor receives a free treat from the Center's store! This week's topic is dragonflies.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0105
July 10th, 2008, Thursday SUMMER ACTS! AUSTIN, Time: n/a Tickets: $ n/a $
Eleven days, six companies, thirty-six shows. City Theatre hosts the July theatre festival with hot performances of new works, original musicals, theatre on the edge, award-winning dramas, and original comedy projects Starring Rory Gene Productions, The Fair Dog Players, and a slew of other troupes ready to burn the stage up with laughter, emotion, and excitement. Visit the website for a complete list of participating shows, schedules, and ticket prices.
The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D, Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
July 10th - 26th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday KIDNAPPED BY CRAIGSLIST, Time: Tickets: $12.00 - $25.00
A new comedy that delves deep into the online phenomenon that is Craigslist. Kidnapped by Craigslist is a unique new comedy that explores the carnivalesque, cult-like phenomenon that is Craigslist. Combining actual postings from the Austin website with scripted material, the show tells the true stories locked inside an online community that has shaped and inspired today's internet generation
The Blue Theater, 916 Springdale Rd. Austin. Info: (512) 924-3553
July 10th - 26th, 2008 AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL 2008, Times vary: Tickets: $vary$
This summer's event promises to enhance ACMC's reputation as one of the preeminent classical festivals, with a collection of the world's foremost artists-including the finest ensembles from across the globe performing music that runs the gamut from classic to cutting-edge.SUMMER
Venues vary with performance, Austin. Info: (512) 454-0026
July 10th - August 17th, 2008, Wednesday - Saturday THE CLEAN HOUSE, by Sarah Ruhl, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:30pm. Tickets: $28.00 - $37.00
Written by one of the most original new voices in American theatre, this 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner is a quirky and moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Matilde, a latina housekeeper, is keen to stretch her funny bone, but can't muster any elbow grease for her domestic duties. Her employers' house isn't in order and neither are their personal lives. In pursuit of the perfect joke, Matilde ignores the household dirt, only to be swept away by family affairs of the heart. Delicious language, seriously funny, and twists you won't see coming make this a play that will hit you where you live.
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
July 11th, 2008, Friday AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL performs: Blue Rhapsody. Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $75.00
George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Lullaby for String Quartet and world premiere of Dan Welcher's Four Personal Ads conducted by Peter Bay and performed by soprano Mela Dailey, Cecilia String Quartet, and Michelle Schumann on the piano. The Gala reception and auction benefiting Austin Chamber Music Center's Academy and Workshop follows the concert.
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin Lullaby for String Quartet
Welcher Four Personal Ads
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0105
July 11th & 12th, 2008, Friday & Saturday VIDEO GAMES LIVE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $24.00 - $49.00
Video Games Live!™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. The Austin Symphony Orchestra and a local choir will perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
July 12th, 2008, Saturday BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION, Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm. Tickets: $8.00
the annual Alliance Francaise d'Austin's Bastille Day event! Live music by Paris 49, dancing, French food & wine commemorate the 219th anniversary of the French Revolution. Play Petanque, see antique French cars and participate in a silent auction to benefit the Museum. All event proceeds benefit the Alliance's Scholarship Fund for area youth. Don't miss out on this great Franco/Austin tradition-great music, food and fun!
French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos Street, Austin. Info: (512) 451-1704
July 12th, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL and Cecilia String Quartet, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $25.00
"passionate tone and sure sense of timing" - Montreal Gazette, "zinging like electrical shocks... crying out from the depths of the soul..." - La Scena Musicale
Haydn "Sunrise" String Quartet
Reynolds Static Motion
Brahms String Quartet Opus 51, No. 1
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
July 13th, 2008, Sunday KIDZBOP LIVE!, Time: 3:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $25.00
KidzBop Live is a family concert featuring your favorite KIDZBOP songs—today’s most popular songs sung by kids for kids®, LIVE ON STAGE!
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
July 15th, 2008, Tuesday AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL and Gryphon Piano Trio, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $25.00
"a piano trio that plays with strength and unanimity... big, bold, almost orchestral performances. The Gryphon brings bravura spirit to the piano trio" - L.A. Times
Mozart Piano Trio in B-flat, K. 502
Hatzis Old Photographs
Dvorak Piano Trio in E minor, Dumky
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
July 17th, 2008, Thursday SNAKES NATURE NIGHT at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm $FREE$
Looking for low-cost evening entertainment for the whole family? Every Thursday night in July, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will present a program designed to explore nature in Central Texas. Each Nature Night features various activities, including a habitat hike and crafts. Plus, every visitor receives a free treat from the Center's store! This week's topic is snakes.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0105
July 17th - August 2nd, 2008, Thursdays - Saturdays I GOOGLE MYSELF, By Jason Shafer, Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $ n/a $
Capital T Theatre is proud present the unusual story of three very different men with the same name brought together by an internet search engine. One is a lonely stalker, who after googling his name, finds a gay porn star who shares his moniker. Their encounter then leads them both to a middle school bully turned stoner mechanic, also with the same name. What starts as a curiosity turns into an obsession that makes these three men's worlds violently collide .
The play is an insightful and entertaining window into our society's preoccupation with fame and recognition, and how internet innovations like blogs and online chats promote one's quest to be known, even as the same technology can lead to a debilitating isolation that increases the need for connection
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St. Austin. Info: (512) 479-7529
July 18th, 2008, Friday AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL Meridian Arts Ensemble, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $25.00
Elliott Sharp Beyond the Curve
Heitor Villa Lobos Bachianas Brasilieras #5 (Aria)
Tania Leon Saoko
Astor Piazzolla Oblivion
Pixinguinha and Benedito Lacerda Um a Zero
"Go see them... they're excellent" - Frank Zappa
Northwest Hills United Church, 7050 Village Center Dr., Austin. Info: (512)
July 18th & 19th, 2008, Friday & Saturday THE LONELY HIGHWAY, by Hans Frank, Time: 10:00pm. Tickets: $12.00
He's a little bit country, a little bit rock-n-roll . . . and all things in between. Part Dr. Faustus, part Li'l Abner, Sloppy Sean engages in yarn spinning, obscure trivia, political theory, and songs and stories in this strange and wonderful production that some have called a cross between Pee Wee's Playhouse and The Porter Waggoner Show.
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St. Austin. Info: (512) 479-7529
July 18th - August 9th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday THE WITCHES, Written by Roald Dahl, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: $13.00 - $15.00
Would you know a real witch if you saw one? They don't ride on broomsticks. They don't wear black capes or pointy hats. In fact, they don't look like witches at all. But one thing is certain: A real witch is the most dangerous of all living creatures. So you'd better learn to know one when you see one! The young hero of this award-winning story learns that lesson in a hurry when he encounters a whole gruesome gang of them. He'll need all his wits about him to foil their wicked scheme - a dastardly plot to rid the world of children forever!
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 North Lee St, Round Rock. Box Office: (512) 244-0440
July 19th, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL with Schubert-Goethe Staged Winterreise and Werther, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $25.00
A staged piece that boldly mixes two iconic works: Schubert's Winterreise and Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, plunging to the depths of desperate lovesickness, pain, and longing.
Director: Andreas Mitisek
Stage Designer: Alan Muraoka
Werther: Erik Nelson Werner
Lotte: Jennifer Hart Jackson
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
July 19th, 2008, Saturday ROOTS OF RHYTHM, Kids Series, Time: 12:00pm, noon. Tickets: $9.00/Adults $12.00
Acclaimed percussionist & ethnomusicologist Dr. Craig Woodson takes kids ages 5-11 on a fascinating week-long around-the-world exploration of world drums & rhythms. As campers make their own instruments & music in this hands-on camp, they will learn how percussion has influenced world cultures. Campers will showcase their creations on-stage in a performance at One World Theatre on the 19th..
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
July 19th, 2008, Saturday RICK BRAUN & RICHARD ELLIOT, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $30.00 - $70.00
With 24 solo albums between them and a massive catalogue of chart-topping hits, the collaboration between Rick Braun and Richard Elliot has been in the making for over a decade. They’ve toured together for years and have made guest appearances on each other’s records, and finally combine their talents into a long-anticipated show featuring their collection of original funk, R&B, jazz and pop songs.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
July 19th & 20th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
July 19th, 26th & August 2nd, 2008, Saturdays SALADO LEGENDS, A Dinner Theater, Time: 7:30pm dinner / 8:15pm show. Ticket's: $17.00 adults / $5.00 / $8.00 dinner ea.
An original song, "Be Careful What You Wish For," weaves the legends of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of the Spanish explorers and hopes of the Scottish settlers into a panoramic tale.
Goodnight Amphitheatre - Tablerock Festival, Salado. Info: (254)-947-9205
July 22nd, 2008, Tuesday AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL with Borromeo String Quartet, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $25.00
Beethoven String Quartet Opus 18, No. 3
Bartok String Quartet No. 6
Schumann String Quartet No.1
"The Borromeo String Quartet is simply the best there is on this planet; every appearance they make is an Event..." - The Boston Globe
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
July 24th, 2008, Thursday RAPTORS NATURE NIGHT at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm $1.00
Looking for low-cost evening entertainment for the whole family? Every Thursday night in July, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will present a program designed to explore nature in Central Texas. Each Nature Night features various activities, including a habitat hike and crafts. Plus, every visitor receives a free treat from the Center's store! This week's topic is raptors.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0105
July 24th - August 17th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 5:30pm Tickets: $15.00 - 25.00
The Taming of the Shrew is the popular Shakespearean comedy that pits the strong-willed Kate against the wily Petruchio in a battle of wits that makes the audience wonder just who is taming whom? Set in Padua, Lucentio is in love with Bianca, the dutiful daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola. Unfortunately Bianca already has two other suitors and her father will not let her marry until her older ill-tempered sister, Katharina, is wed. Lucentio’s gold-digging friend Petruchio comes to town and arranges to meet and then marry Katharina against her will. The games is on and a lively battle of the sexes unfolds, as Petruchio takes on the monumental task of “taming” his unruly bride. Peppered with fast-paced dialogue and chock full of physical humor, The Taming of the Shrew is a rough-and-tumble farce brimming with belly laughs. The Shakespeare comedy is intriguing because of the contemporary issues it broaches in areas of feminism, equality, domestic security, and of course, the timeless observations about the nature of love.
The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D, Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
July 25th, 2007, Friday OTTMAR LIEBERT, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $65.00
World-renowned nouveau flamenco guitarist and composer Ottmar Liebert returns to One World Theatre, bringing his inspiring, soulful talents to the stage. Liebert, whose double-platinum album Nouveau Flamenco redefined Flamenco music and became one of the biggest-selling guitar albums in history, is considered to be one of the most talented and creative guitarists and performers of our time.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
July 25th, 2008, Friday AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL Brazilian Guitar Quartet, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $25.00
J.S. Bach Orchestral Suite No.4
Isaac Albeniz Iberia Suite
Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1
"seductive beauty... virtuosic gusto" - Washington Post, Co-Produced with Austin Classical Guitar Society
Northwest Hills United Church, 7050 Village Center Dr., Austin. Info: (512)
July 25th, 2008, Friday KATHY GRIFFIN, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $59.00 - $79.00
Join the Long Center for a hilarious night of stand-up for one night only, Friday July 25. Hurry, tickets are selling fast!
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
July 26th, 2008, Saturday HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME Fundraiser, Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am. Tickets: $5.00
As it is summertime and we know Austin loves a good dance party, we will be entertaining crowds with Austin bands, {{{SUNSET}}}, VC Chldkrft, and a long DJ set from MEN-R-G. In addition, the Texas Biennial has paired with the Austin Video Bee and will have the pleasure of showcasing their video work, as well as videos from artist, Ben Aqua. As the evening unfolds, a dance-off will commence encouraging participants to showcase their best dance moves in hopes that our guest judge, The Immortal Pansy, will award their talents with a prize.
The Victory Grill, 1104 E 11 Street, Austin. Info: (512) 385-1670
July 26th & August 9th, 2008, Saturdays BURLESQUE DU SOLEIL!. presented by: The Jigglewatts, Risque Cabaret, Time: 11:30pm, Tickets: $7.00
The Jigglewatts Burlesque is ready to add some sizzle to your summer with a cheeky romp through sultry locales near and far. With jet-setting mermaids, southern belles, Brazilian beauties and native temptresses, to name only a few, these gals will take you on a honey of a holiday! Starring Ruby Joule, Cherry Zapp, Coco Lectric, Champagne Shock and MC George "G-String" Riley, with special guests!
Esther’s Pool, 525 E. 6th Street, Austin. Info: (512) 897-0857
July 27th, 2007, Sunday HUGH MASEKELA, Time: 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
A worldwide superstar, Hugh Masekela pioneered world music in the 60's as one of the first to create Afro-jazz and then reintroduced South African music to the west during his Graceland tour with Paul Simon. His 5-member band blends Afro-beat, funk and jazz.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
July 28th - August, 9th, 2008 SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS, Time: tba $ tba $ The Comedy of Errors showing July 28, 30 and August 1, 4, 6, 8, 2008 King Lear showing July 29, 31 and August 2, 5, 7, and 9, 2008
The EmilyAnn Theatre, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley. Info: (512) 847-6969
July 31st, 2008, Thursday FOSSILS NATURE NIGHT at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm $1.00
Looking for low-cost evening entertainment for the whole family? Every Thursday night in July, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will present a program designed to explore nature in Central Texas. Each Nature Night features various activities, including a habitat hike and crafts. Plus, every visitor receives a free treat from the Center's store! This week's topic is fossils.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0100
July 31st, 2008, Thursday "BLUES FAMILY TREE PROJECT" Fundraiser and Screening, Time: Tickets: $ n/a $
"Austin, Texas: East Side Blues" documents, through oral history and performance footage gathered through the Blues Family Tree Project, the legacy of East Austin blues. Filmed in the early nineties, this is the first public screening of the film in over 15 years. The work chronicles the thriving segregation-era blues music scene on East 11th and 12th St., as well as the contemporary state of a pre-gentrification East End. "Austin, Texas: East Side Blues" contains interviews and foot tappin' live footage of artists including T.D. Bell, Urbie Bowser, Grey Ghost and others.
We will honor two of the musicians featured in the film: Ernie Mae Miller and Henry "Blues Boy" Hubbard. Both Austinites were instrumental in the development and growth of the local blues scene in the East End.
Program
7:00pm - 8:30pm - VIP Reception with hors d'oeuvres, wines, desserts and conversation
8:30pm - Introduction of guests of honor Ernie Mae Miller and Henry "Blues Boy" Hubbard with remarks by Harold McMillan
9:00pm - Screening of "Austin, Texas: East Side Blues"
9:30pm - Discussion of the film
DiverseArts New East Arts Gallery, 1601 E. 5th St. Suite 106, Austin. Info: (512) 477-9438
August 1st, 2008, Friday DR. JOHN, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $30.00 - $70.00
Dr. John is a legendary pianist, singer, and songwriter whose blend of blues, boogie woogie, Dixieland jazz and rock and roll melds together like spicy Cajun gumbo. With timeless hits like “Right Place, Wrong Time,” and “Iko, Iko,” Dr. John embodies the rich musical heritage of New Orleans.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
August 2nd, 2008, Saturday HIROSHIMA, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $65.00
Since Hiroshima's inception in 1980, the group has assumed the artistic mission of bridging cultural divides through the power of music. Hiroshima borrows from numerous cultures - Asian, Latin American, African American and more - and merges them into a unique and innovative whole that is solely their own. The result is a brand of music that speaks to nearly every aspect of contemporary culture
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
August 2nd - 10th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday Only SOUR GRAPES, Time: 2:00pm & 4:00pm. (plus 11:00am. Sat.) Tickets: $FREE$
Scarlet Divine has sour grapes over this year's Austin Summer Musical for Children's presentation, Sour Grapes. Scarlet believes she is the star of the show and aims to prove it, but we all know it takes a full costumed and choreographed troupe to put on this Vaudeville-styled variety show.
George Washington Carver Museum, Boyd Vance Theater, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin. Info: (512) 626-4396
August 2nd, 9th & 16th, 2008, Saturdays HOW TO MURDER A MILLIONAIRE, perform by: The Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95
In this dinner show audience members are part of a wacky TV show that is an over the top take off on several past and present shows of the reality/game show genre. When
something goes terribly wrong during the course of the evening and someone drops dead, the audience solves the crime. Everyone fills out a "crime report," guessing who, how and why, and the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize! We guarantee you will laugh yourself silly while enjoying a delicious three course Italian meal..
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 441-4720
August 3rd, 2008, Sunday Simon dTOUR Live Presented by ABC Family, Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pmTickets: $ FREE $
Simon dTOUR Live, a free, 6-hour event connecting teens with their favorite music, fashion, technology and popculture, offers the latest styles, games, giveaways and prizes and brings teens in touch with some of today's top brands. The event will be capped by a live performance by Kate Voegele, who will also be on hand to sign autographs.
Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr. Cedar Park. Info: (512) 257-8500
August 8th - 10th, 2008, Friday - Sunday AUSTIN FALL HOME & GARDEN SHOW,
Time: Fri. 2:00pm - 7:00pm, Sat. 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $7.50
The Home & Garden Show Returns to Austin with Texas Vendors and Everything you Need to Know for a Rockin' Home. The event is a one-stop mecca for anyone interested in home improvement. As usual, the show brings the latest and best in materials and ideas for the home and garden; and it puts attendees in touch with Texas' top talent and expert advice. Attend expert seminars, including talks by Cayse Dacoda, host HGTV's "Get it Together"! The Home and Garden Show features an HBA new home buyer's center, free advice at Austin NARI's Ask and Expert Remodeling and Consultation Booth, a huge Outdoor Living & Landscape section, Home Entertainment & Technology, Giveaways, and more!
Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez, Austin. Info: (512) 404-4000
August 9th, 2008, Saturday Austin Ice Cream Festival, Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm. Tickets: $2.00/Free.12 and under
The screaming contest, the ice cream eating contest, and the ice cream making contest, and a new contest – popsicle stick races -- has been added for the kids. Two stages will feature free live music and entertainment all day, with award-winning children’s entertainers. Games, crafts, and a petting zoo are just some of the other activities available during the Austin Ice Cream Festival. For a full schedule of activities, click www.goamplify.com/about/ice_cream.cfm
Waterloo Park, Red River at 15th., Austin. Info: (512) 836-5901
August 9th, 2008, Saturday MOBILE FILM SCHOOL BOWL-A-RAMA FUNDRAISE, Time: n/a. Tickets: $25.00 - $30.00
The Mobile Film School's first annual 'Bowl-A-Rama' sponsored by Confidence Bay, a fundraiser to impact underserved and at-risk youth in Central Texas. This bowl-a-rama style event will be held at the 100+ year old swanky 6-lane bowling alley at Saengerrunde Hall and Scholz's Biergarten in downtown Austin. This truly unique event features friendly competition in a bowling tournament with teams from local companies and organizations.
Scholz BierGarten and Saengerrunde Bowling Alley, 1607 San Jacinto, Austin. Info: (512) 906-2420
August 10th, 2008, Sunday HEALING HEART CONCERT, Time: Tickets: 6:00pm $ FREE $
Come share in this wonderful event as some of Austin's most gifted and anointed Gospel and Christian musicians, dancers and spoken word artists come together for an evening of inspiring and uplifting music. The music will touch your soul, soothe a weary mind, heal a wounded heart, and minister to you as only music which glorifies God can.
Performances by: Descendents of Asaph, Shedrach Rowry and a Remnant of Levites, George Powell & FRIENDS, Judy Arnold, Kraven Rowry, Valarie Scott, Nicole Taylor, E. Major and Majjai, William Owen Menefield, GMZ's own The King's Men, GMZ Combined Choir, LaKendra Edwards, Stephanie Phillips , New Vision Dance Ministry, R4: Roz and Ralph of Round Rock, Brett Lee and Sara Driver.
Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Austin. Info: (512) 922-3803
August 13th, 2008, Wednesday MELISSA ETHERIDGE, The Revival Tour 2008, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $420.. - $108.00
Melissa Etheridge, Academy and two-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician, is sure to put on a memorable performance in our historic venue. From early hits like "Bring Me Some Water" and "I'm The Only One" to the more recent "Angels Will Fall," Melissa has been knocking out rock tunes since 1988. Her most recent album, The Awakening, reveals a freer, more personal yet simultaneously universal perspective... vintage Melissa at the apex of her creativity.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
August 15th, 2008, Friday BOBBY CALDWELL, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
Tracing a 25-year history from acclaimed soul stylist to in-demand pop and R&B songwriter, Bobby Caldwell is one of the most revered vocalists and songwriters in contemporary music. Drawing from a vast repertoire of rousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz styling, and big band songs, he entertains audiences with charisma, talent, and greatest hits, like “What You Won’t Do For Love” and “Heart of Mine.”
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
August 16, 2008, Saturday SWING WITH THE DIVAS, Women in Jazz Concert & Dance, Time: n/a. Tickets: $20.00 - $37.00
Featuring outstanding jazz vocalists Pamela Hart, Willie Nicholson, Courtney Sanchez and crooners Kris Kamura and Robert Kelly. This host of talent, along with ballroom dancing, will be accompanied by the James Polk 18-Piece Orchestra! There will also be a special performance by the Mandy Gaines Quartet.
Monarch Event Center, 6404 North IH-35, Suite 3100, Austin. Info: (512) 258-6947
August 16th, 2008, Saturday DANA DANIELS & THE PSYCHIC PARROT, Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $9.00, Adults, 12.00
You'll be laughing out loud when you experience the comedic magic of Dana Daniels & his Psychic Parrot, Luigi. With Dana as the comedian, and Luigi as the straight bird, this duo performs off-the-wall magic blended with rapid-fire comedy and even some audience participation! Fun for the whole family!
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
August 16th & 17th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND HOUSEHOLD PET CAT SHOW, Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Tickets: $5.00/$4.00 snrs & teens/Families $12.00 $
The International Cat Association (TICA) is the world's largest genetic registry of purebred and household pet cats and one of the world's largest sanctioning bodies for cat shows. You can find a TICA cat show almost anywhere in the world every weekend. TICA has divided the world into various Regions. Our club is in the South Central Region of North America. Once a year each Region in the world holds an Annual Regional Awards Banquet and Cat Show. In August, 2008, the Austin Cat Fanciers (ACF) will be hosting this event in Austin for the South Central Region. The best of the best cats, kittens, alters, household pet kittens and household pet adults who were shown throughout the show campaign year will participate in the Cat Show and will be recognized at the banquet and receive Regional awards for Top 20 Cats, Kittens, Alters and Household Pets. Many of these cats are ranked in the Top 50 in the world and will be honored later for International awards!
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin. Info: (512) 560-6365
August 16th & 17th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
August 16th & 17th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday 5th Annual Austin Grand Prix, Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Tickets: $ FREE $
The FASTEST action in Austin will be happening at the 5th Annual Austin Grand Prix with the best drivers in the southwest region and Super Karts reaching speeds over 100mph! It's not uncommon to see rigs, RVs, and huge trailers camping all weekend. You never know who you will run into or be a witness to the best race of the year. Admission is free to watch and Pit Passes are also available
Iron Rock Raceway, 10320 Hotel Dr. Austin. Info: (512) 530-7223
August, 20th - 24th, 2008, Wednesday - Sunday Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Times vary, Tickets: $15.00 - $60.00
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Bellobration, an interactive and high-energy circus extravaganza filled with non-stop action. Bellobration is a modern celebration of circus tradition so spectacular and innovative that it could only have been imagined by The Greatest Show On Earth®. Bellobration features the mischievous, yet endearing, comic daredevil Bello, whose iconic tall orange hair, over-sized tuxedo and fearless approach to daredevilry have prompted his meteoric rise in popularity with audiences across the nation. Bello performs in an electrifying story line guaranteed to captivate Children Of All Ages. Bellobration is a celebration so full of hair-raising surprises it is certain to bring Bellorific smiles to families across America.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin Box Office: (512) 477-6060
August 21st, 2008, Thursday HIGHLAND PARK SINGLE MALT TASTING, Time: n/a. Tickets: $25.00
Join Martin Daraz at Opal Divine's Penn Field for an evening tasting of 'The best spirit in the world' according to Spirit Journal. Martin will be leading the tutored tasting of Highland Park Single Malt Whisky followed by a buffet of Scottish-style Salmon, smoked meats, cheeses and fruits.As a keen storyteller from a young age and with a background in both the visual and performing arts, he is uniquely placed to share the heritage of Highland Park and the lore of Orkney.
Opal Divine's Penn Field, 3601 S. Congress, Austin. RSVP: (512) 707-0237
August 21st, 2008, Thursday WINE & FOOD FOUNDATION OF TEXAS Field of Dreams, Time: 6:30pm- 9:00pm. Tickets: $50.00 ($40 Foundation)
Summer & baseball go hand in hand, just like fine wine and cuisine. The Wine & Food Foundation and the Round Rock Express have teamed up for a special homerun event combining three great passions - wine, food and baseball. Join us on Thursday evening at the United Heritage Center at Dell Diamond for a grand slam tasting of fine wine and cuisine
United Heritage Center, Dell Diamond, 3400 East Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock. RSVP (512) 327-7555
August 21st - September 14th, 2008, Thuraday - Sunday ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Based on the classic Lewis Carroll, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 2:30pm & 5:30pm, Tickets: $25.00 / stds. $12.00 / 10 & under $10.00
When Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit-hole, she finds herself in an amazing Wonderland. So begins a curious musical adventure involving the strangest characters. Alice meets the vanishing Cheshire Cat, is invited to the Mad Hatter’s never-ending tea party, and plays an extraordinary game of croquet with the fearsome Queen of Hearts.
The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D, Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
August 22nd & 23rd, 2008, Friday & Saturday 2008 NORTHGATE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Time: 7:30pm - 2:00pm. Tickets: $20:00-2day/$15.00-single
The oldest music festival in Bryan-College Station. The event features over 60 bands on a multiple stages, including a main outdoor stage along the famous Northgate promenade. Over 25 bars/restaurants/businesses in Northgate support the festival, yet only four will require wristbands for entry during the event. The festival is a rain-or-shine event. No refunds will be issued. Festival offers the most diverse and eclectic music selection.BR>
Various Northgate venues, College Station. Info: (979) 224-4340
August 28th, 2008, Thursday THE EVIL EYE BALL, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $ n/a $
Come to The Evil Eye Ball at The Off Center in your luckiest garb. Succumb to your most covetous desires at the world's most magical silent auction where the prices are truly phantasmagoric. Don't miss our featured Live Auction item – a week in paradise for you and seven of your luckiest friends at Mar Virado on the coast of Brazil
The Off Center Theater, 2211-A Hidalgo St. Info: (512) 476-7833
August 29th, 2008, Friday Whisky Tasting with Scottish Storyteller, Martin Daraz, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $25.00
Join Martin Daraz at Opal Divine's Penn Field for an evening tasting of ‘The best spirit in the world' according to Spirit Journal. Martin will be leading the tutored tasting of Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky followed by a buffet of Scottish-style Salmon, smoked meats, cheeses and fruits.
As a keen storyteller from a young age and with a background in both the visual and performing arts, Martin is uniquely placed to share the heritage of Highland Park and the lore of Orkney. Born in Glasgow, Martin is delighted to share his passion for the 208-year tradition of Highland Park whisky making, dating back to 1798. “Martin has one of the best presentations I have ever seen, and I’ve seen a few“ says Michael Parker, Opal Divine’s, aka: ‘The Sultan of Scotch’.
Opal Divine’s Penn Field, 3601 S. Congress Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 707-0237
August 29th, 2008, Friday PAULA POUNDSTONE, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
Paula Poundstone is one of the most talented and creative stage comics of the last 20 years. With razor-sharp wit, impeccable timing and an unmatched spontaneity, she brilliantly weaves improvisation with an offbeat commentary of everyday life. “A comedic genius...a masterful stand-up” - Hollywood Insiders “Ms. Poundstone had a sold-out crowd all but collapsing in laughter.” - Dallas Morning News
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
August 29th & 30th, September 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 2008, Fridays & Saturdays MOTHERS OF INVENTIONTime: 8:00pmpm. Tickets: $15.00
Visting from New York City, Laura Poe performs her multi media solo-show MOTHERS OF INVENTION. Set in a world of genetically modified junk-food, 6 women, 3 women onstage (and 3 on TV), become entangled when "Ka-Ching" potato chips begin giving people euphoric hallucinations.
The Hideout, 617 Congress Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 443-3688 (HIDEOUT)
August 29th – 31st, 2008, Friday - Sunday, Labor Day Weekend KERRVILLE WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL, 2008, Time: varies with day. Tickets: $30.00 - $35.00 per day
Join us for the 17th Annual Kerrville Wine & Music Festival over Labor Day weekend. Three 6-hour evening concerts and two 2-hour afternoon concerts anchor this wonderful event which features over two dozen songwriters and the best in Texas wine. This Labor Day weekend tradition is the perfect way to close out the summer months!
Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville. Info: (254) 699-5808
August 30th, 2008, Saturday Indian Classical Music Circle of Austin, presents: Dr. L. Subramaniam, Time: 6:00pm, Tickets: $10.00 - $40.00
Dr. L. Subramaniam, known sometimes as the "Menuhin of the East" and as the "Paganini of Indian Classical Music," has won acclaim worldwide with his enchanting melodies. Not only is Dr. L. Subramaniam an exceptional violinist in the South Indian Carnatic form of classical music, he has also firmly established himself as one of the foremost composers in the realm of East-West orchestral compositions. Dr. Subramaniam's insatiable musical curiosity has made short shrift of all kinds of technique, of all types of form (he has composed for several western classical orchestras and ballets) and of all new experiences (he was a musical advisor to Peter Brook about the sound concepts for his "Mahabharata").
Akins High School Auditorium, 10701 S. 1st Street, Austin. Info: (512) 895-9524
August 30th, 2008, Saturday COLIN HAY, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $40.00
Colin Hay first landed on American shores as the front man and principal songwriter of the pop sensation Men at Work. With Hay's wry songs and burnished vocals leading the way, they were responsible for a series of massive hits, such as "Down Under," "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Overkill." He has never been more masterful as a vocalist and writer in his latest CD "Are You Looking At Me", which is a tuneful, insightful meditation on life, love, sobriety, maturity and perseverance.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
August 30th & 31st, 2008, Saturday & Sunday 4th ANNUAL BATFEST! 2008, Time: 2:00pm- 12:00am. Tickets: $5.00
Batfest!, Austin's largest attended Arts & Crafts show, will feature Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children's Activities, and Educational Displays. 1st Street Bridge, 100 South First Street, Austin. Info: (512) 441-9015
August 31st, 2008, Sunday Splash Jam '08, Time: 5:00pm. Tickets: $1.00 - $3.00
Come join the City of Cedar Park in wrapping up summer with one last splash. Splash Jam features live poolside music, swimming, games and prizes, a washer tournament, inflatables, fabulous fireworks at dark, followed by a Movie in the Park, "Horton Hears A Who".
Standard admission rates and operational time of 1 to 8pm will apply
Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Cedar Park. Info: (512) 401-5006
September 3rd - 6th. 2008, Wednesday - Saturday A BRONX TALE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $80.00
Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri returns to the stage in an unforgettable performance fresh from a successful run on Broadway, where it was praised by the critics and adored by the public. In A Bronx Tale, the celebrated play on which he based the legendary movie, Palminteri vividly depicts a young boy's rough childhood in the 1960s-era Bronx and the unforgettable people he encountered. A classic coming-of-age story about reaching your true potential and trusting your heart, A Bronx Tale is directed by four-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
September 4th, 2008, Thursday "La Juventud" Youth Social Dance Program Open House, Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
EsquinaTango proudly presents its new Social Dance Program for Youth: Tango, Tejano, Salsa Swing and more! All are invited to enjoy some demonstrations, refreshments, raffles and get to know us! (EsquinaTango, a non-profit organization, strives to build a vibrant and diverse community in East Austin)
EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. Austin. Info: (512) 524-2772
September 5th - 14th, 2008, Friday - Sunday only AZTLAN DANCE 2008: A Patron's Pick, Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: , $13.00/$10 stds/snrs/child
In AZTLANDANCE: A Patron's Pick, the Aztlan Dance Company empowers audience members with the unique opportunity to vote and select their favorite choreographic works. The votes have been tabulated and the production will feature three signature dance works from the company's dance archive. They are: Austin Barrio Sweets, Xicano Blues and Gitano.
The full-length evening performance continues Aztlan's tradition of presenting innovative and evocative dance work that fuses traditional dance with modern dance idioms in a effort to share the rich cultural stories of the Latino/Xicano experience in America.
Santa Cruz Theater, 1805 East Seventh Street, Austin. Ticket info: AUSTIX at 474-8497
September 5th - 13th, 2008 ARIEL Dance Theatre, "Five2Ten", Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 5:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $25.00
Artistic Director and Choreographer Andrea Ariel creates a provocative evening of dance featuring pieces that are each five to ten minutes in length. This high energy, collaborative artist brings to the audience new developments from the three-year multi-media project Gyre, and exciting premieres of other works from Ariel Dance Theatre. Andrea Ariel, Steve Ochoa, Adriene Mishler, Christine Wong, Jennifer Hilman and Teresa Tipping make up the talented cast of performers. An evening designed to highlight the intersection of people’s lives and how their energy affects one another through a series of brief but powerful selections of dance. The five to ten nature of the production also illustrates how a person’s life can be changed dramatically in five to ten minutes… or even five to ten seconds
The Off Center, 2211 Hidalgo St., Austin. Info: (512) 474-TIXS (8497)
September 6th, 2008, Thursday, ARTS RUN 2008, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $46.75
Today - First 50 Registrants Receive a Free Film Pass!
The third annual Arts Run, one of Austin's most unique races supporting the Paramount & State Theatres, will take place on Saturday, September 6th, 2008. The Arts Run begins and ends at the Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue and consists of two races - a Kids K and an adult 5K Fun Run/Walk. Plus enjoy a costume contest and goodie bags for all
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
September 6th & 7th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday LE GARAGE SALE, Time: Sat. 11:00am - 6:00pm./ Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm Tickets: $10.00 (CASH ONLY)
A grassroots effort to support local businesses. Boutique and Home Event all under one roof! NOTE: CASH ONLY Sales. If you've never been, it's the greatest sale of all time! practically every fabulous Austin store participates, offering HUGE discounts on their merchandise
Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road Austin Info: (512) 970-7651
September 6th & 7th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
September 6th, 13th, & 20th, 2008, Saturdays HOW TO MURDER A MILLIONAIRE, perform by: The Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95
In this dinner show audience members are part of a wacky TV show that is an over the top take off on several past and present shows of the reality/game show genre. When
something goes terribly wrong during the course of the evening and someone drops dead, the audience solves the crime. Everyone fills out a "crime report," guessing who, how and why, and the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize! We guarantee you will laugh yourself silly while enjoying a delicious three course Italian meal..
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
September 7th, 2008, Sunday AUSTIN BALLET's Come Dance! 2008, Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
Free Dance and Fitness Classes for Everyone. Dance Classes Dance & Lighting Demonstrations for Kids Photo Opportunities with The Nutcracker Sets Prize Giveaways. Classes include: Creative Movement for Children, Youth Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Flamenco, Teen/Adult Ballet, Ballet Fit, Hula, Hatha Yoga, Jazz, Broadway Fit, Theatre Dance, Modern, Feldenkrais, Hip Hop, Pilates Mat, Tap.
VENUE, Austin. Info: (512)
September 10th, 2008, Wednesday THE LANDMARK TEA at the Neill-Cochran House Museum, Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Tickets: $ n/a $
The Landmark Tea is an annual event to recruit new docents for the Neill-Cochran House Museum and honor volunteers. Prospective docents will tour the House learning about its unique place in Austin, Texas, and American history. Four training sessions, including architecture, decorative arts, occupant chronology, and tour guidance, will be scheduled in the fall.
The Neill-Cochran House was built in 1855 by master builder Abner Cook, who also designed and built the Texas Governor's Mansion, and has been owned and maintained as a museum house for 50 years by NSCDA in Texas. The NCHM is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 2 - 5 PM and is the most accessible, least altered of Abner Cook's buildings (which include the Governor's Mansion, the Pease Mansion, Westhill, and Sweetbrush).
The Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin. Info: (512) 478-2335
September 10th - 21st, 2008, Wednesdays - Sundays Austin Shakespeare presents Macbeth, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $14.00 - 20.00
Austin Shakespeare's Director Ann Ciccolella burnishes the nobility in Macbeth to make his tragedy more powerful. In this fresh production, Austin's best actors and designers re-imagine this masterwork of language in contemporary, global context.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Rollins Studio Theater. Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
September 11th, 2008, Thursday, FRANK CALIENDO, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $46.75
Known for his “dead on” impressions of famous actors, politicians and broadcasters as well as his television sketch comedy performances on MadTV & Hype, Frank Caliendo will begin his own show, Frank TV, later this year. Frank's high energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal stories that build to a frenetic pace. Once described by the Hollywood Reporter as "a combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey" Frank is one act that should not be missed
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
September 11th, 2008, Thursday AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA w/Yo-Yo Ma, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $95.00
One of the most talented and celebrated musicians of our time joins the Austin Symphony Orchestra. The ASO presents cellist Yo-Yo Ma in a gala concert to celebrate the Austin Symphony's inaugural season in the Long Center. This concert will be the classical music event of the year and one that performing arts enthusiasts will not want to miss!
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside, Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
September 11th - 13th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday THE DIFFERENCE ENGINE, by Dan Dietz, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $5.00
His newest work is an exploration of the computers humble beginnings, with Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace at the cog and gear infested helm. This new play will be presented as a workshop production for one weekend only - so be among the first to see its birth before it grows up to be a big, badass Dan Dietz play.
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 474-7886
September 11th - October 11th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday BLACKBIRD, By David Harrower Time: 8:00pm, , Tickets: $18.00 / $16.00stds, snrs.
Fifteen years ago, Una and Ray had a relationship. They haven’t set eyes on each other since. Now she’s found him again.
Blackbird By David Harrower, 511 W. 43rd St., Austin. Info: (512) 479-7529
September 12th, 2008, Friday FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM, benefit the Oldest Home in Austin, Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm. Tickets: $3.00, B.Y.O.B.
Old-Time Concert to Benefit the Oldest Home in Austin. Marshall Jones and the Frontier Phrenologists deliver a mix of styles rooted in the American South. It's modern vintage country. It's experimental bluegrass. Intense harmonies, killer fiddle, banjo and mandolin. Duggan Flanakin of Flanfire states, “This band just oozes real life and real community-based old-fashioned fun.”
French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos Street, Austin. Info: (512) 472-8180
September 12th, 2008, Friday SPYRO GYRA, Time: 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $60.00
American jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra has been influential in the development of smooth jazz, combining elements of jazz, R&B, funk and pop. Praised for their ensemble of skilled instrumentalists and live performances, the Grammy Award-winning band has released over 25 albums and sold nearly 10 million copies, making them one of the most prolific, commercially successful groups of their genre.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
September 12th, 2008, Friday D.L. HUGHLEY, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $35.00 - $50.00
One of the most highly recognized standup comedians on the road today. With his innate ability to make people laugh, as well as his quick wit and affable personality, D.L. will undoubtedly have everyone in stitches. The comedian spent four years starring in his own sitcom "The Hughleys," co-starred in the mega-hit ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY, and has proven himself as one of the hardest working men in showbiz. Adult Content
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
September 12th - 14th, 2008, Friday - Sunday TexAmericana Fandango, produced by Mike Blakely's Time: n/a. Tickets: $35.00 gate
Novelist and singer/songwriter, Mike Blakely, began hosting the festival featuring Texas songwriters and Texas authors. "Our headliner this year is the great country songwriter, Guy Clark," Blakely said. Originally from Monahans, Texas, Clark now calls Nashville, TN, his home, where he enjoys a successful career as a tunesmith. His hit songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Brad Paisley, Jimmy Buffet, The Highwaymen, Steve Wariner, and Jerry Jeff Walker, to name just a few.
Luckenbach Dancehall, Luckenbach. Info: 830-997-3224
September 12th - November 2nd, 2008 LAKELINE MALL TO HOST CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES, Time: vary with event. Tickets: $13 for Haunted House, $5 if non-member for Kidgits
House of Horror - DATE: September 12th - November 2nd, TIME: 7:00pm - 12:00pm.
House of Horror - DATE: October 30th, 31st, and Nov. 1st, TIME: 7:00pm - 1:00am. 713-224-9115
Fall Festival - DATE: Saturday, October 25th, 2008. TIME: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mall-O-Ween - DATE: Friday, October 31st, 2008. TIME: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeline Mall will open its doors to the community for two special events leading up to Halloween to provide a safe and secure trick or treating experience for Austin and surrounding area families.
Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park. Info: 713-224-9115
September 13th & 14th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CANCELLED Texas Metal Arts Festival, 5th Annual, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
Featuring Texas artists including goldsmiths, tinsmiths, silversmiths, blacksmiths, and sculptors demonstrating the wide range of techniques and methods used to create works ranging from fine art to folk art.
Gruene Hall, 1601 Hunter Road, Gruene Historical Distric, New Braunfels. Info: (903) 852-3311
September 13th & 27th, October 11th & 25th, 2008, Saturdays HAUNTED, Gnap! Theater Projects. Time: 10:30pm. Tickets: $10.00
The first graduates from the "Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation - Narrative Longform Performance Series" will be debuting their show, Haunted at the Saturday Night Special in September and October. Based on an audience suggestion, Haunted weaves a suspenseful tale of ridiculous supernatural terror. When you aren't shaking in your boots, you'll be laughing yourself to DEATH
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 74-7886
September 14th, 2008, Sunday NOCHE DE MARIACHI, Time: 6:00pmTickets: $12.50 - $35.00
The best Mariachi players, singers and dancers you will experience in Austin this year. Come celebrate 16 Septiembre with an evening of Austin’s finest performers assembled on one stage. Full of surprises and special guest performances, Noche de Mariachi is one show people will be talking about for years to come!.
Featuring:
Mariachi Relámpago with Rebekah Ramos, Mariachi Suroeste, Mariachi Estrella
Mariachi Los Lobos and Pan American Ballet Folklorico
With Special Appearance by Margaritas de Tejas
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
September 14th, 2008, Sunday STRUNZ & FARAH, Time: 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $60.00
Strunz & Farah’s work celebrates a colorful cultural diversity. Their compositions range from flamenco, Persian and Latin to the romantically classic with fluid melodies. Some call it ethno jazz. “... essential listening... some of the most unbelievable soloing to be heard anywhere.” - Guitar Extra. “Acoustic guitar players just don’t come better than these two... ” - Guitar Techniques
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
September 18th - 20th & October 2nd - 4th, 2008, Thursday - Saturday TABLEROCK'S REPERTORY THEATER of SALADO, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $15.00
The Horton Foote Society under the direction of Dr. Marion Castleberry, will present works of Horton Foote and other Southwest writers..
Goodnight Amphitheatre - Tablerock Festival, Salado. Info: 254-634-4658
September 18th - 21st, 2008 AUSTIN SHAKESPEARE presents Macbeth, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $38.00
ustin Shakespeare's Director Ann Ciccolella burnishes the nobility in Macbeth to make his tragedy more powerful. In this fresh production, Austin's best actors and designers re-imagine this masterwork of language in contemporary, global context. Starring Marc Pouhe as Macbeth and returning to Austin from a successful New York career Sharron Bower as Lady Macbeth, the powerhouse cast includes: Aaron Alexander, Liz Fisher, Robert Matney, Atticus Rowe, Rommel Sulit, Michael Sullivan, Shaun Patrick Tubbs and Ben Wolfe--and special guest mezzo-soprano Cindy Sadler as Hecate.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, Rollins Studio Theater, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
September 18th - 28th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday MARISOL by Jose Rivera, For mature audiences only.Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 3:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $25.00
An angelic revolt, urban chaos, social disorder and personal struggle all figure prominently in José Rivera’s 1991 drama Marisol. The millennium approaches. There is Armageddon in Heaven and an Apocalypse on Earth. God has become senile and the angels revolt, leaving humans to fend for themselves. Without her guardian angel, Marisol ~ an Everywoman ~ struggles to live her life with some sense of normalcy. In the face of imminent cosmological disaster, she manages to find compassion, courage, love, and humanity and in the end, her own sense of redemption.
The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 476-7833
September 18th - 28th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday PARALLEL LIVES: The Kathy and Mo Show, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 5:30pm. Tickets: $15-20, Stds $12, Guaranteed Seats $25
Last chance for the hilarious, award-winning, take no prisoners comedy event.
The comedic stage show by the brilliant Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy comes back to life for its final two week performance with two of Austin's funniest females becoming a total of twenty-five plus odd characters (emphasis on "odd'and "characters")in the wildest of comic sketches that muses on the battle of the sexes, homophobia, misogyny, religion, female anxiety and oppression. No stone will be left unturned in this riotous skewering.
The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd., Austin. Info: (512)
September 18th - November 9th, 2008, Wednesday - Saturday CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 2:30pm. Tickets: $September 15th.$
It’s 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana and the nation is reeling from the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement and the Kennedy assassination. Caroline, working as a maid for a southern Jewish family, is struggling to keep afloat emotionally and financially, while Noah, the young son of her employer, seeks solace in the company of Caroline following the death of his mother. When Noah’s step-mother tells Caroline that she can keep the change she finds in Noah’s pockets when doing laundry, she ignites a combustible powder keg that will forever change everyone in the household. Filled with stirring music that pulses with the beat of the 1960’s, this groundbreaking musical has been hailed as a major milestone in American musical theatre.
Zachary Scott Theatre, Kleberg Stage, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
September 19th, 2008, Friday Guitars & Saxes, Time: 6:00pm & 8:30pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $70.00
In its remarkable 13th year running, the perennial smash-hit tour, Guitars & Saxes has added a special element to shake up this year’s lineup. Legendary, internationally renowned keyboardist and producer, Jeff Lorber will be joining Guitars and Saxes veterans, Gerald Albright, Peter White and Jeff Golub for an exciting, funky new musical experience, just in time to shake up the season.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
September 19th, 2008 Friday HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. CAGE., Austin Chamber Music Center Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $10.00
Complete "Constructions" with the Cage Percussion Players and Michelle Schumann
Armstrong Community Music School, 901 Barton Springs Road, Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
September 19th & 20th, 2008, Friday & Saturday, AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA w/Leila Josefowicz, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $95.00
Austin audiences will cheer the opening of the Austin Symphony's inaugural season when the ASO premieres its 98th concert season. Maestro Peter Bay and the ASO open their Classical Concert season with the dazzling technique of violinist Leila Josefowicz for concerts featuring Beethoven's Violin Concerto, as well as a world premiere by Texas native Christopher Theofanidis.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside, Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
September 19th - October 5th, 2008, Friday - Sunday THIRD, by Wendy Wasserstein, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 3:00pm. Tickets: $ 15.00 - $20.00
Paradox Players is proud to present Wendy Wasserstein¹s final play, Third, also a Texas premiere of this provocative piece. As tensions mount between a liberal leaning college professor and her conservative male student over questions of plagiarism, Wasserstein (a most liberal playwright herself) turns liberal thinking on its head, using crackling dialog and a biting wit.
Howson Hall at the First, Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover, Austin. Info: (512) 744-1495
September 20th, 2008, Saturdays HOW TO MURDER A MILLIONAIRE, perform by: The Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95
In this dinner show audience members are part of a wacky TV show that is an over the top take off on several past and present shows of the reality/game show genre. When
something goes terribly wrong during the course of the evening and someone drops dead, the audience solves the crime. Everyone fills out a "crime report," guessing who, how and why, and the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize! We guarantee you will laugh yourself silly while enjoying a delicious three course Italian meal..
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
September 20th, 2008, Saturday TEXAS GREAT GRAPE STOMP-OFF CHAMPIONSHIP, Time:12:00pm. Tickets: , $ FREE $
Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard is hosting the 1st Annual Texas Great Grape Stomp-Off Championship. Winning participants from each of the 22 vineyards on the Texas Wine Trail will come together for a Texas-sized showdown to determine the best grape stomp team in the state.
Planned events include: The Texas Grape Stomp-Off Championship * A Grape Stomp open to the public * A Stomp for children * Wine tastings from local wineries * Food from favorite local restaurants * Tours of the community * Live music
Vintage Oaks, 8484 Hwy 46w. New Braufels. Info: 800-303-6780
September 20th & 21st, 2008, Saturday & Sunday < PECAN STREET FALL FESTIVAL, 2008, Time: 11:00am - 10:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 8:00pm. Tickets:$ Free $
Experience Freely: Fifteen blocks of festival | affordable works for purchase from 250 local/national arts and crafts exhibitors | Capital One Bank free kids art activity tent | family-friendly activities and prices | carnival rides | Cajun frog legs | big-screen Guitar Hero | roving performers | poetry slam | the other white meat | showgirls | bratwurst | cloggers | new product expos from Ford, Best Buy, Char-Broil, et al | a chef/comedian combo | music on five stages featuring over 40 bands such as Tommy Tutone “867-5309/Jenny”, Grammy-nominated Grupo Atrapado and more..
East Sixth Street from I-35 to Brazos Street, Austin. Info: 441-9015
September 20th & 21st, 2008, Saturday & Sunday BALLET AUSTIN'S "NOT AFRAID OF THE DARK" - The Show that Glows, Time: 2:00pm & 4:30pm both days. Tickets: $10.00 - $14.00
A magical show that is a visual treat for all ages. Ballet Austin II delights with a production that turns darkness into a place to laugh, sing, clap, dream, dance and do everything imaginable – except be afraid.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
September 21st. 2008, Sunday 13th Annual OctoTea Dance, Time: 3:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: $40.00
Dance featuring DJ Roland Belmares and DJ Seth Cooper. Spectacular views have no doubt been a big part of Octo Tea's past and this year is no different, as our backdrop is the beautiful Austin skyline. That's right, Octo Tea has moved downtown, to The Long Center!
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Long Center City Terrace. Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
September 21st, 2008, Sunday DR. JEREMY JUSTESON Premieres Works of P.Kellach Waddle, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $12.00
Dr. Jeremy Justeson, Professor of Saxophone at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, will perform works for alto, baritone, and soprano saxophone and will feature a number of new works from award-winning Austin-based composer P.Kellach Waddle and will showcase the Austin premieres of Waddle's Sonata for Piano and Soprano Saxophone and "Because I Like the Cold" for unaccompanied Alto Saxophone. Mr. Waddle will also join Justeson for two world premieres for Bass and Baritone Saxophone and Bass and Alto Saxophone.
Hyde Park United Methodist Church (4001 Speedway, Austin. Info: (512) 453-4206
September 25th, 2008, Thursday DAVID BYRNE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $56.00 - $61.00
If David Byrne had never recorded another note of music following the breakup of the Talking Heads at the end of the 1980s, his legacy as one of the most enigmatic and inventive artists of the rock era would still be secure. In concert, Byrne will be performing works from all of his collaborations with Brian Eno, including three Talking Heads albums. Priority seating will be given to donors of the Theatre.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
September 26th - 28th, 2008, Friday - Sunday AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Time: varies, Tickets: $tba$
15 acres of music, music and more music: 3 DAYS - 8 STAGES - 130 BANDS.
Zilker Park, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin. Info: (512) 454-2273
September 26th - November 2nd,2008, (9/26-10/19, Thur - Sun)(Oct 23rd - Nov 2nd. every night) THE HORROR HAUNTED HOUSE, Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am. Tickets: $13.00 - $18.00
Austin's newest and most horrific haunted attraction. We have two haunts that will torment you - The Horror Haunted House and Dementia Haunted Asylym.
Lakeline Village, 12617 Ridgeline Blvd. Cedar Park. Info: (512) 632-0662
September 27th, 2008 Saturday JIM BOB & JOLENE'S REDNECK WEDDING!, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe is alive with a rollicking wedding show, with a whole new cast of characters, most with Esther's Follies credentials and a veritable who's-who of comedy Austin performers!
The musical duo of Lyova Rosanoff and Steve Saugey, most recently heard with their hilarious rewrite of "Die Fleidermaus" for the Austin Lyric Opera, bring their prank-filled musical skills to this marital mayhem, with Saugey playing the crazy uncle of the bride as well.
Marco Perella, one of Austin's main acting coaches, band leader, and leading man for many of the best theaters in town, lends his formidable comedy bent to the main role of the minister, Rev. Sterling Hammer.
Linda Wetherby, Keith Kelly, Amos Ewing, and Angela Rovetto, all Esther's alumni, join forces to give the show that special professional comic touch, as mother and father of the bride and groom.
Emily Cropper and David Lampe are our bride and groom , both well-versed in Austin improv comedy and comic burlesque as members of the infamous "Kitty Kitty Bang Bang" burlesque troupe, and "Monk's Night Out", one of Austin's favorite comedy improv troupes.
It's an interactive theater experience, with the audience invited to join the wedding party reception, eat and drink their fill, and toast the happy couple on their way to wedded bliss!
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., Austin. Info: (512) 320-0553 (Esther's Follies for reservations)
September 27th, 2008 Saturday WE HAVE SOME CHOICE WORDS FOR YOU., Austin Chamber Music Center Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00
Towering compositions with soaring lyrics. Chamber music is typically performed without words, granting audience members and musicians their own interpretations of the music's meaning. But in these works, composers were inspired by actual songs, and along with them the words that brought the stories to life.
Long Center, Rollins Theatre, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
September 27th, 2008, Saturday BYDEE Festival, Time: 2:00pm - 7:00pm, Tickets: $ FREE $
Join the City of Cedar Park for their 2nd Annual BYDEE Festival. This is a celebration of community and diversity featuring artist booths, live music including steel bands, games, arts & crafts fair, jugglers, inflatables, caricatures, stilt walker, BYDEE dancers , best decorated yellow hat contest, and much more. It's guaranteed to Bring You Delightfully Entertaining Experiences
Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park. Info: (512) 401-5500
September 27th, 2008, Saturday FAHRENHEIT 451 w/ Brand New Live Classical Music, Time: 6:30pm. Tickets: $14.00
PKWproductions Heralds National Banned Books Week With an Exercise in Intellectual Freedom: Introducing a "New Music and a Movie" Concert Featuring the 1966 Sci-Fi Film "Fahrenheit 451"
PKWproductions ignites their fall season with François Truffaut's film based on Ray Bradbury's classic novel "Fahrenheit 451," the first of two Banned Books Week events by PKWproductions this September (the second being a special event at BookPeople). This special "Music and a Movie" event will usher in national Banned Books Week, which takes place the last week of September and celebrates the freedom of expression, raises awareness about the history of censorship, and emphasizes the importance of making all unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints available to all who wish to read them. The screening of the 1966 dystopian science fiction film will feature an introductory concert by composer/bassist P.Kellach Waddle and cellist Paul Gronquist.
Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek, 13729 Research Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 219-8135
September 27th, 2008, Saturday THE SWELL SEASON, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $56.00 - $61.00 Glen Hansard (from the Irish band, The Frames) and Marketa Irglova (a classically trained Czech pianist and vocalist) are recognized around the world as the couple from John Carney’s independent musical film, Once. This February their success story was topped off with the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the film’s signature piece,"Falling Slowly". Priority seating will be given to donors of the theatre.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
September 29th, 2008, Monday RADIO CITY ROCKETTES SPECTACULAR "On-Sale" Event, Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm. Tickets: FREE
Join us and the World-Famous Radio City Rockettes at the Frank Erwin Center box office for a special on sale event! Come out to our early Christmas celebration and get an autograph and your picture taken with the Radio City Rockettes. Austin's Mix 94.7 will be on location in support of the event. Tickets for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Dec. 30-31 at the Frank Erwin Center go on sale at noon!
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 471-7744
October 1st, 2008, Wednesday PATI LaABELLE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $69.00 - $99.00
Patti LaBelle, the legendary American soul singer and songwriter. Best known for her passionate stage performances and wide vocal range, Labelle has been an integral part of the American music scene since the 1970s. In recent years, her songs such as "Lady Marmalade" have been re-sung by the likes of Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Pink, Maya, and Nelly; Labelle re-sang her own words in a remake by Outkast.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
October 2nd, 2008, Thursday ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $31.50
Alexander McCall Smith has written more than 60 books, including specialist academic titles, short story collections, and a number of immensely popular children's books. Referred to as our new P.G. Wodehouse, he is best known for his internationally acclaimed No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, which rapidly rose to the top of the bestseller lists throughout the world. Join us for first-hand insight and readings from this award-winning author.
Paramount Theater & venues downtown, Austin. Info: (512) 478-4795
October 2nd, 2008, Thursday JEFF DUNHAM and his PUPPET POSSE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $38.00 - $43.00
The recent success of this shrewd, contemporary and cutting-edge comedy team has moved Dunham and his three-foot tall sidekicks out of comedy clubs and into sold-out concert halls and performance arenas across the country. Dunham’s team consists of Peanut, a self-described comic genius; Walter, a man whose opinions on any person or any subject spew forth in a delightfully unbridled fashion; José Jalapeño, a jalapeno ‘on a stEEK!’; Melvin, a no-real-power superhero who wants to save our country from evil; and Achmed, the dead terrorist.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
October 2nd - 26th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 5:30pm (10/26, 2:30pm). Tickets: $15.00 - $25.00
Glengarry Glen Ross is a mix of hilarity and fury where real estate salesmen vie for the top sales prize in a savage contest of deception and betrayal. Roma is in the lead for the monthly sales award - a new Cadillac - while former top salesman Shelly Levene is riding a streak of bad luck. They rely on Williamson to give them hot leads, but Williamson ruthlessly pits the veteran salesmen against each other. As the cruel battle of wits ensues, the play offers a hard-hitting, darkly comic story of betrayal and a still-relevant analysis of our shifting values. Filled with shocking twists and turns, this cold-blooded drama is guaranteed to keep audiences breathless and on the edge of their seats. The play won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and received four Tony Awards that year. This is the first time Mamet has been produced at the City Theatre and is for mature audiences.
The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
October 3rd, 2008, Friday CARLOS MENCIA, At Close Range, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $42.00
Latino superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today’s most lauded and feared comics and he’s coming to Austin. One of the most popular comedians in stand-up history, Carlos Mencia takes comedy one step further as he combines unrelenting provocative nature with caustic, unabashed humor and pokes at racial stereotypes as well as modern day absurdities in a blunt and politically incorrect manner. Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a diverse audience, with his unique point-of-view, insightful perception, and exceptional ability to elicit laughs while making our brains tick.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
October 3rd & 4th, 2008, Friday & Saturday Austin Symphony Orchestra w/ARRIVAL , Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $27.00 - $48.00
The music of ABBA has entertained listeners for over 35 years and is still being played on radio stations across the globe. ARRIVAL is the largest touring over 20 nations. This is the only show with exclusive rights to recreate exact versions of ABBA's original clothing and likeness. The Austin Symphony and the 12-member ensemble, including original ABBA musicians, Finn Sjoberg (guitar) and Roger Palm (drums), will perform ABBA's greatest hits such as "Dancing Queen," "Take a Chance on Me," "Mamma Mia," "S.O.S," and many more!
Long Center, Michael & Susan Dell Hall, Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
October 3rd - November 1st, 2008, Friday & Saturdays(except Thursday, 10/30/08) SCREAMS® Halloween Theme Park, Time: 7:30pm - 1:30am. Tickets: $21.99
New at Screams® is the 3D PIRATES OF PERIL POINT attraction which replaces Terrovision in 3D. Designed by Allen Hopps, this new house will take you on a trip within the Bermuda Triangle to the island of Peril Point where bloodthirsty pirates leave their watery graves in search of new shipmates. Other changes include a greatly enlarged maze that is VERY DIFFICULT to escape. The name of the maze has been changed to THE DEATH TRAP MAZE and it now pays homage to the Saw movies and includes the presence of Jigsaw himself. Oh, and just in case you thought that we no longer have clowns – they’re in there.
Screams, FM 66 (IH-35 exit 399),Waxahachie. Info: 972-938-3247
October 3rd - 5th, 2008, Friday - Sunday OCTOBERFEST in Fredericksburg, Time: Fri. 6pm-12am, Fat. 10am - 12am, Sun 11am - 6pm. Tickets: $6.00/$1.00 6-12yr, Free under 6yrs
OKTOBERFEST is a colorful, festive celebration of Fredericksburg, Texas' German heritage and has become an annual tradition around the world. It is a community event of family entertainment featuring two stages and two tents with continuous oompah music, art & crafts, Children's fun area ~ Kinder Park, a German Bier Tent, and Oktoberfest Vineyard area, plus delicious food and drink ... all weekend long!
Downtown Fredericksburg, Info: (512) 830-997-4810
October 3rd - 5th, 2008, Friday - Sunday (see also: October 9th - 19th, 2008, McCallum Fine Arts Academy) YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, Time: Fri. 7:00pm, Sat. 11:00am, Sun. 2:00pm, Tickets: $8.00 / $15.00 Adults
Join all of your favorite Peanut characters as they live through an “average day” in the life of Charlie Brown. Linus in love with his blanket, Lucy joyfully tormenting Charlie Brown, Sally and her new philosophy, Schroeder playing his piano and of course Snoopy, anxiously awaiting “Suppertime.” We hope that you’ll join us for this award winning musical based on Charles Shultz’s beloved comic strip.
(Thursday and Sunday shows will be performed by McCallum Fine Arts Academy students.
Friday and Saturday shows will be performed by Second Youth company members.)
Dougherty Arts Theater, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Info: (512) 386-8292
October 4th, 2008, Saturday JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH, Kids Series, Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $9.00 / Adults $12.00
TheatreworksUSA proves their award-winning talent in introducing young audiences to the magic of the stage in this enchanting redemption tale. An orphaned boy in horrible circumstances finds new friends, and new life, from inside a giant peach. A singing centipede and other buggy characters join in the adventure.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
October 4th, 2008, Saturday 14th ANNUAL HAIRY MAN FESTIVAL, Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm, Tickets: $2.00
The family fun-centered event raises money for many local charities and offers a full day of food, arts & crafts, children's activities, and enjoy special performances and live music all day. Proceeds from the Hairy Man Festival will help provide a new playground for children served by Texas Baptist Children's Home and STARRY, both members of the Children At Heart Ministries family. For more information on Children At Heart Ministries please refer to their website www.cahfoundation.org.
Cat Hollow Park, 8600 O'Connor Rd, Round Rock. Info: (512) 971-3906
October 4th, 2008, Saturday JUNGLE JACK HANNAH, Time: 4:00pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $40.00
Through his numerous appearances on talk and morning shows, Jack Hanna has become a household name. His live show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories from his many travels.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
October 4th, 2008, Saturday Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE, performed by actors from the London Stage Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 / $10.00 stds w/ID
King Leontes of Bohemia suspects his wife, Hermione, and his friend, Polixenes, of betraying him. When he forces Polixenes to flee for his life, Leontes sets in motion a chain of events that lead to death, a ferocious bear, an infant left in the snow, young love, and a statue coming to life.
Windale Theatre Barn, Winedale Historical Center, Windale. Info: (512) 471-4726
October 4th & 5th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo, Time: 9:00am _ 5:00pm. Tickets: $FREE $
Spend the weekend outdoors enjoying nonstop outdoor fun and learning at the state's largest all-outdoor recreation festival. There's something for everyone and it's FREE! Fish, shoot, kayak, rock climb, mountain bike, see wildlife and more.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Headquarters, 4200 Smith School, Austin. Info: 1-800-792-1112
October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2008, Saturdays HOW TO MURDER A MILLIONAIRE, perform by: The Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95
In this dinner show audience members are part of a wacky TV show that is an over the top take off on several past and present shows of the reality/game show genre. When
something goes terribly wrong during the course of the evening and someone drops dead, the audience solves the crime. Everyone fills out a "crime report," guessing who, how and why, and the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize! We guarantee you will laugh yourself silly while enjoying a delicious three course Italian meal..
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
October 5th, 2008, Sunday Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance Ride & Concert, 14th Annual, Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 adv / $25 door
While remembering the life of Stevie Ray Vaughan, enjoy a fun-filled combination motorcycle parade and blues concert honoring Texas' most beloved bluesman! Starring Bugs Henderson & The Shuffle Kings, Jim Suhler w/ Mike Morgan, Alan Haynes w/ Kayla Reeves, Rocky Athas' Lightning, Pride And Joy. After-Party hosted by Wes Jeans & Lance Lopez. Parade starts at Hooters - Dallas, TX (the world's largest Hooters). Concert at Cowboys Dancehall - Arlington, TX. All proceeds benefit the S.R.V. Memorial Scholarship Fund established by Martha Vaughan, Stevie's mother. $20 advance / $25 day of event. This year features a custom S.R.V. #1 Replica Guitar Raffle. Need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are $5 each. For advance tickets or more information visit the event website.
Cowboys Dancehall, 2540 E. Abram St. Arlington. Info: 214-320-9032
October 5th, 2008, Sunday Austin Symphony Orchestra Halloween Children's Concert , Time: 2:00pm. Tickets: $8.00 / $12.00 Adults
CHILLS & TRILLS!
It's creepy, crawly and sooooo much fun, it's spooky! The Halloween Children's Concert features "boo-tiful" music and storybook favorites such as "Peter and the Wolf," "Little Red Riding Hood," Wizard of Oz," and many more! The Austin Symphony's Halloween Children's Concert is stimulating for young eyes and ears (ages 2-10) and great family fun that is sure to delight all. Wear your costume!
Long Center, Michael & Susan Dell Hall, Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
October 5th, 2008, Sunday Austin Symphonic Band, "Fall Concert in the Park", , Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
The band will play marches, show tunes, and other music that the whole family will enjoy. Bring a picnic supper, spread a blanket under the pecan trees, and watch the stars come out as the band showcases music as big as all outdoors.
VENUE, Austin. Info: (512) 345-7420
October 8th, 2008, Wednesday CHEETAH GIRLS ONE WORLD TOUR, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $35.00 - $45.00
The group first appeared in the Disney Channel original movie The Cheetah Girls, followed by the sequel The Cheetah Girls 2. The original plan was for The Cheetah Girls to only appear in the Disney Channel movies, and play the fictional characters Chanel Simmons, Dorinda Thomas, and Aquanette Walker. However, responding to the success of the films, Disney decided to turn the members of the group into real recording artists. The Cheetah Girls first complete album, TCG, was released in 2007 and features the popular songs “So Bring It On” and “Fuego.”
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
October 9th, 2008, Thursday WINE & FOOD FOUNDATION OF TEXAS Tour de Vin, Time: 6:30pm- 9:00pm. Tickets: $75.00 ($50 Members)
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas invites you to get your passport stamped at this world tour of the finest international wine and cuisine to be found in Central Texas. Join us on the rooftop plaza of Whole Foods Market for a truly world-class tasting and live music under the stars.
Rooftop Plaza, Whole Foods Market, 6th & Lamar Blvd., Austin. RSVP (512) 327-7555
October 9th - 19th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, Time: Thur & Fri. 7:00pm, Sat. 11:00am, Sun. 2:00pm, Tickets: $8.00 / $15.00 Adults
Join all of your favorite Peanut characters as they live through an "average day" in the life of Charlie Brown. Linus in love with his blanket, Lucy joyfully tormenting Charlie Brown, Sally and her new philosophy, Schroeder playing his piano and of course Snoopy, anxiously awaiting "Suppertime." We hope that you'll join us for this award winning musical based on Charles Shultz's beloved comic strip.
(Thursday and Sunday shows will be performed by McCallum Fine Arts Academy students.
Friday and Saturday shows will be performed by Second Youth company members.)
McCallum Fine Arts Academy, 5600 Sunshine Dr, Austin,. Info: (512) 386-8292
October 10th, 2008, Friday Turk Pipkin & Kinky Friedman: TWO GENTLEMAN OF BOLOGNA, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $40.00
These two local legends take turns with satirical and insightful perspectives taken from some of their more outrageous and moving magazine, editorial and book excerpts.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
October 10th - 12th, 2008, Friday - Sunday TEXAS MESQUITE ART FESTIVAL - Fredericksburg, Time: Fri. 12:00pm - 6:00pm / Sat.10:00am - 6:00pm / Sun. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Admission $ FREE $
A juried show represents the best mesquite artists as well as beginning craftsmen. The Texas Mesquite Association promotes the annual Texas Mesquite Art Festivals with state-wide advertising. Over 50 members are selected to display their products at the festivals and 20,000 plus customers return to shop each year.The Texas Mesquite Art Festival and Texas Mesquite Association membership meeting is held annually in October in Fredericksburg.
Marktplatz Downtown Fredericksburg. Info: (830)-997-8515
October 10th - 12th, 2008, Friday - Sunday GRUENE MUSIC & WINE FEST, 22nd Annual, Times: vary w/event. Tickets: $varies w/event$
This Americana event benefiting the United Way of Comal County features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food and wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All three days will be filled with vintner and music events, wine & food samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction.
Gruene Historic District, New Braunfels. Info: 830-629-5077
October 11th, 2008, Saturday BARTON CREEK SQUARE TO HOST CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES,
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Tickets: $5 for non-members
Barton Creek Square will open its doors to Children of all ages in Austin and surrounding communities for a special pre-Halloween event to get everyone ready for the upcoming holiday. Free for all children are the spooky arts and crafts and goody bags for all Kidgit members ($5 annual membership applies to non-members). All children are guaranteed to have a ghastly good time.
Barton Creek Square Mall, 2901 Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin. Info: (713)-224-9115
October 11th, 2008, Saturday DAVE ATTELL, Adult comedy, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $37.50
Dave Attell was named one of the 25 Funniest People in America by Entertainment Weekly Magazine. His caustic wit, rapid-fire delivery and his choice of material that can best be described as "very adult" has earned him the reputation as a "comic’s comic." But if you ask Attell, he’d say, "I’m just trying to get some laughs and sell some drinks." This show contains adult material & may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Paramount Theater & venues downtown, Austin. Info: (512) 478-4795
October 11th, 2008, Saturday DELTA RHAPSODY, written and performed Nadine Mozon Time: 8:00pm. Tickets:$ n/a $
NADINE MOZON is an actor, poet, dramatist, and teaching artist whose work has been produced for the stage. Such work includes her one-woman show, “Confirming the Search: That Girl’s Still Here Somewhere,” which received critical recognition in New York and Los Angeles, and “I.D. Please,” an ensemble theatre piece commissioned and presented in New York. Other acting credits include regional theatre, film, and television (Esther in "Intimate Apparel," Rose in “Fences,” Lily in “Crumbs from the Table of Joy,” Shaft, Two Weeks Notice, guest appearances on Law & Order and One Life to Live, Third Watch).
The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 476-7833
October 11th & 12th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday BE THE CHANGE, Time: . Tickets: $5.00
The Sustainable Living Road Show is a caravan of educators and entertainers who tour the country in a fleet of renewable fuel vehicles setting up off-the-grid eco-carnivals with experiential learning villages, empowering communities to utilize sustainable living strategies for a healthier planet. This tour Features: Live Music, Entertainment, Puppetry Theater, Poetry Slams, Eco-Fashion Shows, Green Building Options, Clean Energy Showcase, Workshops, Educational Speakers, Recycled Art Garden, Natural Healing Pharmacy, Organic Food Market, Green Film Fest, Kid's Learning Center, Cycle ride out.
The Hundred Acre Wood, 21707 Hog Eye, Manor. Info: (512)
October 12th, 2008, Sunday SEUSSICAL, Time: 2:00pm & 4:30pm, Tickets: $12.00 all.
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters and stories hit the stage in this unforgettable musical adventure by Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
October 12th, 2008, Sunday THE AUSTIN OYSTER URBAN ADVENTURE RACE, Start Time: n/a. Team Fee: $ varies
It's not too early to start making plans and picking your teammates for this out-of-the-ordinary event! Proceeds benefit the Austin Parks Foundation
In and around Austin. Info: 877-328-2783
October 12th, 2008, Sunday KLEZMER MUSIC, Time: 3:00pm. Tickets: $10.00 - $20.00
Featuring the Austin Klezmorim. Founded in 1979 by Trumpeter/Composer Bill Averbach, the group is comprised of the finest Texas musicians playing music that is not as foreign as one might imagine.
Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top, Austin. Info: (979) 249-3129
October 12th, 2008, Sunday “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” TOUR 2008, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $35.00 - $54.50
The highly anticipated season finale of “So You Think You Can Dance” is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean the dancing stops there for this season’s Top 10 dancers! Fans of the No. 1 summer show can catch all of their favorite dancers perform live in Austin at The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center. The tour will feature popular routines from the TV show as well as new pieces choreographed for the tour. This year’s Top 10 dancers include: Chelsie H, Comfort, Courtney G, Katee, Kherington, Gev, Joshua, Mark, Twitch and Will. Jessica, who recently left the show due to an unfortunate injury, may join her fellow dancers on the nationwide tour pending recovery.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
October 14th, 2008, Tuesday Lifesteps Family Night at the Movies, Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: $5.00/$15.00 adults
Family night at the movies includes buffet, puppet show, live auction and family movie featuring "Cheaper by the Dozen". Tickets are $15 adults, $5 students and children under 5 are free. Supporting Lifesteps...eliminating substance abuse in Williamson County through prevention, intervention, counseling, education and family services.
City Lights in Georgetown, Georgetown. Info: (512) 591-4848
October 15th, 2008, Wednesday LUIS MIGUEL'S “COMPLICES TOUR 2008”, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $49.50 - 79.50
Known by many as “El Sol de México,” Luis Miguel is indisputably one of the most popular singers in Latin America and best known for his smooth vocals and romantic ballads. He will hit the road this fall to promote his highly anticipated album released this May, Complices, that sold almost 350,000 albums in just the first 24 hours of release. Miguel, who only sings in Spanish, has won five Grammys, four Latin Grammys, and sold over 90 million albums to date worldwide!
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
October 15th - November 1st, 2008, Wednesday - Sunday THE SHOCKER, A Night of Terror, Mature audiences only. Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Tickets: 12:00pm
Join us for a night of terror in the old Electrical Warehouse! It's a Haunted House at The VORTEX. It is said that the ghost of Old Man Jennings, who built the Warehouse (that is now The VORTEX), still haunts the place he once called home. Will you be safe inside, walking through the chambers of the The Shocker? Or outside in The Yard where the creatures await you, lurking while you eat and drink? Will you be SHOCKED?
Vortex Theatre, 2307 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 228-9530
October 16th - 23rd, 2008 AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL,15th Annual, Time: Varies w/event. Tickets: $42.00 - $650.00
For fifteen years the Austin Film Festival has been dedicated to celebrating the art of storytelling through film. The AFF features a four-day conference, eight days of films and parties with one-of-a kind networking opportunities for filmmakers, screenwriters and film lovers
Paramount Theater & venues downtown, Austin. Info: (512) 478-4795
October 17th, 2008, Friday Author Charles Mann Discusses the AMERICAN LANDSCAPE BEFORE COLUMBUS, Time: 4:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
The Department of Geography and the Environment will host a talk by author Charles C. Mann on "1491: Landscapes of the Americas Before Columbus." According to Mann, America before Columbus was more sophisticated and populous than scholars previously believed, and a more livable place than Europe. Anyone interested in history, archeology, demography, the environment, sustainability, Latin America and American Studies is invited to attend this free event.
University of Texas Teaching Center (UTC), 2.112A, Austin. Info: (512) 232-1594
October 17th, 2008, Friday BILL GAITHER AND HIS HOMECOMING FRIENDS, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $19.50 - $36.50
Bring their inspirational music and message across America with the "Lovin' Life" Tour. The Gaither Vocal Band, along with a bevy of beloved Homecoming artists, share the classic and timely Gospel sounds of the Gaither phenomenon live with audiences in more than 32 cities. Few events have the ability to bring people together the way Gaither Homecoming concerts do. Year after year, Bill Gaither showcases the very best talent in the world of Gospel music, entertaining both young and old, and winning new fans with every performance.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
October 17th, 2008 Friday ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CONCERT, Austin Chamber Music Center Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $10.00
Alturas Duo in No mas muertes by David MacBride, a piece for guitar, viola, and narration that commemorates the Mexicans who have died trying to cross the border into Arizona.
Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Avenue, Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
October 17th & 18th, 2008, Sunday Austin Symphony Orchestra w/Anton Nel, piano, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $48.00
Program
Messiaen; L'Ascension
Schumann; Introduction and Allegro appassionato, Op. 92
Mendelssohn; Piano Concerto No. 1 in g, Op. 25
Respighi; Vetrate di chiesa (Church Windows)
Long Center, Michael & Susan Dell Hall, Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
October 18th & 19th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
October 18th, 2008 - January 4th, 2009 COWBOYS and PRESIDENTS, Time: Mon- Sat 9:00am - 6:00pm, Sun.12:00pm - 6:00pm. Tickets: $7.00 / $6.00 stds, snrs,military / $4.00 ages 5-18 / under 5 yrs free
From Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Bush, United States presidents have used the powerful iconographic symbol of the heroic American cowboy to define themselves and their administrations to the nation and the world. In this election year, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum explores the fascinating and ongoing intersection of cowboy culture and presidential politics in Cowboys and Presidents.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Avenue @ MLK Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 936-8746, Tickets: (512) 936-4649
October 18th - December 14th, 2008 Linda Calvert Jacobson Exhibit, Time: Tu-Sa.9a-5:30p/Su.12p-5:30p, Tickets: $7.00 / $6.00 stds, snrs / $3.00 Children
Bold, colorful paintings by Linda Calvert Jacobson that celebrate spring will be featured at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center starting October 18. The nature-inspired artwork by the Texas native will be displayed in the McDermott Learning Center
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0105
October 19th, 2008, Sunday AIDS Walk Austin 2008, Time: n/a, Tickets: $ n/a $
Each year, thousands of Austinites participate to show their support for local HIV/AIDS organizations and the friends and neighbors those organizations serve. This year's Walk features a new route beginning and ending at Austin City Hall. We'll cross Lady Bird Lake, walk Auditorium Shores, cross the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, then head into the heart of Downtown Austin and return! The AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in the atrium at City Hall the week preceding the Walk.
Starts at Austin City Hall, Austin. Info: (512) none given
October 19th, 2008, Sunday Marion J. Caffey's 3 MO' DIVAS, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $45.00
3 MO' DIVAS is an exciting musical journey celebrating the amazing versatility of the female voice! The theatrically staged concert is a magnificently entertaining evening performed by some of the most phenomenal talent the world has to offer. It follows the great success of Broadway writer/director Marion J. Caffey's international hit Three Mo' Tenors. Caffey was originally inspired by the mega hit, The Three Tenors in concert, and the subsequent success of his Three Mo' Tenors naturally makes way for a sister act - 3 MO' DIVAS.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
October 19th, 24th, & 25th, 2008, Shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW, Time: 8:00pm / Sunday 3:00pm. Tickets: $10.00
The battle of the sexes was never so well depicted as in this play from the Bard! Enjoy Shakespearean comedy at it's finest in Richard Garriot's replica of an authentic Elizabethan theater. Bring a jacket or blanket in case of a cool evening.
The Curtain Theater, 7400 Coldwater Canyon, Austin. Info: (512) 474-8497
October 23rd, 2008, Thursday FLY ME TO THE MOON, Time: 6:30pm - till. Tickets: $625.00/Tables $5000.00
Be swept away with Ballet Austin for a magical gala filled with dance and inspired by the life and times of Old Blue Eyes.
6:30pm - Cocktails on the City Terrace
7:30pm - Dine in our Ristorante Italiano
9:00pm - Ballet Austin performs Nine Sinatra Songs by Twyla Tharp and set to the music of Frank Sinatra
9:30pm - Dance the night away. Take a chance at the roulette wheel and blackjack tables. Win fabulous raffle and auction prizes
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
October 24th, 2008, Friday MO ROCCA, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $60.00
Contributor to the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood," and NPR, Mo is known for his off-beat news reports and satirical commentary sure to be at its height in this election year.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
October 24th, 2008, Friday GHOULWILL BALL, Time: 8:00pm..Tickets: $85.00 - $150.00
Join us for a night of Vampires and Vintage...if you dare! Come celebrate by dressing up as your favorite vampire or go vintage. It's ghoulish fun for a good cause. Proceeds benefit Goodwill's job-related programs and services with a simple mission of helping put people to work.
Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St, Austin. Info: (512) 637-7100
October 24th - 26th, 2008, Friday - Sunday EUROPEAN VINTAGE POSTER SHOW and Sale, Time: Fri - Sat.10:00am - 6:00pm / Sun.12:00pm - 5:00pm Tickets: $ FREE $
ART on 5th welcomes back Retro Gallery and their collection of original, vintage posters. They travel to Europe on an average of 5 times a year to search out fantastic vintage posters and then host vintage poster shows all over the United States. Many of the posters are from France, Italy, England, Poland, Switzerland, and other European countries and each is an antique, printed between 1890 and 1940 -- there are no reproductions. The printing process used is stone lithography, employing hand-carved limestone to create posters for advertising anything from liquor to opera, from household goods to bikes and cars. Each fragile poster has been linen lined to museum paper preservation standards and are preserved and ready to be framed and hung. Subjects include movies, sports, music, fashion, travel & wine.
ART on 5th, 1501 W. 5th St., between Mopac and Lamar, Austin. Info: (512) 481-1111
October 24th - 26th, 2008, Friday - Sunday Austin Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Austin's INAUGURAL SEASON OPENER, Time: n/a. Tickets: $n/a
An evening of three works. Nine Sinatra Songs
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Songs sung by Frank Sinatra Episodes
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Anton Webern
In artistic partnership with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet (Suzanne Farrell, Artistic Director) World Premiere
Choreography by Stephen Mills
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
October 25th, 2008, Saturday 3RD ANNUAL LEANDER HIGH CRAFT MARKET, Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm(Rain or Shine). Tickets: $2.00 / $1.00, snrs, children under 13.
Annual Leander High Craft Market by the "Leander High Baseball Booster Club"
Leander High School, 3301 S. Bagdad, Leander, Austin. Info: (512) 294-0148
October 25th, 2008, Saturday HEART O' TEXAS ORCHID SOCIETY'S GROWERS SEMINAR, Time: 10:00am-3:00pm. Admission: $ FREE $
New Growers Seminar, Exhibit & Plant Sale, Lectures will include the 6 variables: Light, Water, Air, Temperature, Growing medium & Fertilizing (called feeding). There will also be a lecture on Pest and Diseases. Free handouts will be available which are designed for the beginner to form a base on how to grow different orchids, both in the home and outdoors. Good information, questions answered, refreshments available.
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin. Info: (512) 477-8672
October 25th, 2008, Saturday 21st ANNUAL HOGEYE FESTIVAL, Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Tickets: $ FREE $
BBQ Cookoff, Car Show, Handmade Arts & Crafts, Live Music, Kids Area, Concessions, Carnival, Talent Show, Dessert Contest, Dart Contest, Pig Puns And Fun For The Whole Family !!
Downtown, Elgin. Info: (512) 748-2276
October 25th, 2008, Saturday GREG MILLER'S "THE UNFORGOTTEN", Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
Greg Miller writes about his work, "My approach to art is greatly influenced by the social climate of America in the 1950s and 1960s. I seek to reproduce significant feelings, images, and words that are reflective of the ever changing and maturing American cultural landscape that I experienced growing up in California." He hopes "to spark a collective memory and address an inner association with a piece of America's past."
Spazio by Lytle Pressley, 1214 W 6th Street, Austin. Info: (512) 474-5768
October 25th, November 1st & 8th, 2008, Saturdays HOW TO MURDER A MILLIONAIRE, perform by: The Capital City Mystery Players, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95
In this dinner show audience members are part of a wacky TV show that is an over the top take off on several past and present shows of the reality/game show genre. When
something goes terribly wrong during the course of the evening and someone drops dead, the audience solves the crime. Everyone fills out a "crime report," guessing who, how and why, and the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize! We guarantee you will laugh yourself silly while enjoying a delicious three course Italian meal..
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
October 25th, 2008, Saturday RAY LAMONTAGNE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $37.00 - $40.00
One of the most distinct and recognizable voices in music, Ray LaMontagne returns to Austin in support of his highly anticipated 3rd album, Gossip in the Grain. With his remarkable, rough hewn vocals and evocative, finely etched songs, LaMontagne’s 2004 debut, Trouble, became one of music’s most acclaimed debuts, spawning an instant classic single in the album’s title track.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
October 25th, 2008, Saturdays HAUNTED, Gnap! Theater Projects. Time: 10:30pm. Tickets: $10.00
The first graduates from the "Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation - Narrative Longform Performance Series" will be debuting their show, Haunted at the Saturday Night Special in September and October. Based on an audience suggestion, Haunted weaves a suspenseful tale of ridiculous supernatural terror. When you aren't shaking in your boots, you'll be laughing yourself to DEATH
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 74-7886
October 25th & 26th, 2008, Saturday& Sunday 16th Annual TEXAS CLAY FESTIVAL, Time: Sat. 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sun. 10:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
The Texas Clay Festival celebrates its “Sweet 16” birthday this year! Featuring over 60 of Texas’ finest clay artists, the festival offers visitors the opportunity to meet the artists, view and purchase their latest work , and watch demonstrations throughout both days. Clay enthusiasts are invited to observe demonstrations in wheel throwing, sculpture, hand building and surface decoration techniques throughout the weekend. This is the perfect time to watch and learn the ceramic techniques that the participating artists use to shape and decorate their work
On the grounds of Buck Pottery in Gruene Historic District - New Braunfels. Info: (512) 830-629-7975
October 25th & 26th, 2008, Saturday& Sunday FRIGHT TRAIL- A Tablerock Classic, Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Tickets: $3.00/$5.00 Adults
A half-mile walk full of chills and thrills for young and old to enjoy a haunting Halloween treat. Relieve the great horror classics and expect the unexpected along the enchanted trail.
Goodnight Amphitheatre - Tablerock Festival, Salado. Info: 254-634-4658
October 26th, 2008, Sunday GOBLINS THE IN THE GARDEN, Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Tickets: $3.00/$7.00 Adults/$6.00 stds, snrs.
Come to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's annual Halloween bash, Goblins in the Garden. Children can trick-or-treat in our safe environment and explore our haunted tower, where the herbal witch, Botanica, will cast her spells. Family activities include face painting, gourd painting and arts and crafts. Pose for a portrait in our pumpkin patch and see the not-so-scary scarecrows. Don't forget to dress up.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0100
October 24th - 26th, 2008, Friday - Sunday EUROPEAN VINTAGE POSTER SHOW and Sale, Time: Fri - Sat.10:00am - 6:00pm / Sun.12:00pm - 5:00pm Tickets: $ FREE $
ART on 5th welcomes back Retro Gallery and their collection of original, vintage posters. They travel to Europe on an average of 5 times a year to search out fantastic vintage posters and then host vintage poster shows all over the United States. Many of the posters are from France, Italy, England, Poland, Switzerland, and other European countries and each is an antique, printed between 1890 and 1940 -- there are no reproductions. The printing process used is stone lithography, employing hand-carved limestone to create posters for advertising anything from liquor to opera, from household goods to bikes and cars. Each fragile poster has been linen lined to museum paper preservation standards and are preserved and ready to be framed and hung. Subjects include movies, sports, music, fashion, travel & wine.
ART on 5th, 1501 W. 5th St., between Mopac and Lamar, Austin. Info: (512) 481-1111
October 24th - 26th, 2008, Friday - Sunday Austin Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Austin's INAUGURAL SEASON OPENER, Time: n/a. Tickets: $n/a
An evening of three works. Nine Sinatra Songs
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Songs sung by Frank Sinatra Episodes
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Anton Webern
In artistic partnership with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet (Suzanne Farrell, Artistic Director) World Premiere
Choreography by Stephen Mills
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
October 25th, 2008, Saturday GREG MILLER'S "THE UNFORGOTTEN", Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
Greg Miller writes about his work, "My approach to art is greatly influenced by the social climate of America in the 1950s and 1960s. I seek to reproduce significant feelings, images, and words that are reflective of the ever changing and maturing American cultural landscape that I experienced growing up in California." He hopes "to spark a collective memory and address an inner association with a piece of America's past."
Spazio by Lytle Pressley, 1214 W 6th Street, Austin. Info: (512) 474-5768
October 25th, 2008, Saturday RAY LAMONTAGNE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $37.00 - $40.00
One of the most distinct and recognizable voices in music, Ray LaMontagne returns to Austin in support of his highly anticipated 3rd album, Gossip in the Grain. With his remarkable, rough hewn vocals and evocative, finely etched songs, LaMontagne’s 2004 debut, Trouble, became one of music’s most acclaimed debuts, spawning an instant classic single in the album’s title track.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
October 25th & 26th, 2008, Saturday& Sunday 16th Annual TEXAS CLAY FESTIVAL, Time: Sat. 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sun. 10:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
The Texas Clay Festival celebrates its “Sweet 16” birthday this year! Featuring over 60 of Texas’ finest clay artists, the festival offers visitors the opportunity to meet the artists, view and purchase their latest work , and watch demonstrations throughout both days. Clay enthusiasts are invited to observe demonstrations in wheel throwing, sculpture, hand building and surface decoration techniques throughout the weekend. This is the perfect time to watch and learn the ceramic techniques that the participating artists use to shape and decorate their work
On the grounds of Buck Pottery in Gruene Historic District - New Braunfels. Info: (512) 830-629-7975
October 25th & 26th, 2008, Saturday& Sunday FRIGHT TRAIL- A Tablerock Classic, Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Tickets: $3.00/$5.00 Adults
A half-mile walk full of chills and thrills for young and old to enjoy a haunting Halloween treat. Relieve the great horror classics and expect the unexpected along the enchanted trail.
Goodnight Amphitheatre - Tablerock Festival, Salado. Info: 254-634-4658
October 26th, 2008, Sunday GOBLINS THE IN THE GARDEN, Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Tickets: $3.00/$7.00 Adults/$6.00 stds, snrs.
Come to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's annual Halloween bash, Goblins in the Garden. Children can trick-or-treat in our safe environment and explore our haunted tower, where the herbal witch, Botanica, will cast her spells. Family activities include face painting, gourd painting and arts and crafts. Pose for a portrait in our pumpkin patch and see the not-so-scary scarecrows. Don't forget to dress up.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0100
October 30th, 2008, Thursday, "Zach Stage Hands" present CAST CALL, Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Tickets: $75.00
Benefiting ZACH Education & Outreach Programs, CAST CALL seeks Austinites for a fun night of cocktails and dancing featuring Austin dance band, The Atlantics, and Roderick & Courtney from ZACH's award-winning musical, Porgy & Bess.
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Road. (Riverside @ S. Lamar,) Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0594x232
October 31st, 2008, Friday DEATH AND MOURNING ON THE EAST SIDE, Time: 1:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: Full tours (1-5pm) $5.00 adults, $3.00 seniors, $2.00 students/teachers Family fun (6-9pm) FREE, Outdoor Movie (9-11pm) $5.00 requested donation The French Legation Museum Memorializes its Many Inhabitants with "Hallow's Eve at the Old Legation"
Join the ghosts and spirits of the oldest home in Austin this October 31st for Hallow’s Eve at the Old Legation. Gates will open at 1:00pm for this day of history and mystery. Ghost tours through the oldest home in Austin will familiarize you with the funeral and mourning practices of early Texas while you experience the atmosphere first-hand.
French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos Street, Austin. Info: (512) 451-1704
October 31st, 2008, Friday SWEENEY TODD, Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $25.00 - $75.00
This over-the-top production is the live experience of the musical that inspired the Tim Burton and Johnny Depp movie. When the infamous demon barber takes up with his crafty neighbor, Mrs. Lovett, the two embark on a delicious plot to slice their way through London’s upper crust. Justice is served—along with lush melody, audacious humor and hair-raising excitement.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
October 31st - November 2nd, 2008 SOUTH PADRE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Time: varies. Tickets: $n/a$
South Padre International Music Festival invites you and your friends to join an expected 20,000 music fans and beach lovers from all over the US and beyond on October 31st - November 2nd, 2008 (Halloween weekend). Being one of most southern tips of America, only 30 miles from Mexico and hosting an array of music genres, South Padre becomes a true musical paradise once a year. musicians lineup
In 2007, festival-goers stuck their toes in the sand and danced the night away to the inaugural SPI Music Fest. More than 60 bands -- from indie jams, rock, reggae and country to Latin rock, ska and jazz –took over the tiny island and established one of the largest cultural experiences on the Gulf Coast.
Various venues, South Padre Island. Info: (512) (none given)
November 1st, 2008 Saturday Zachary Scott Theatre's 75th ANNIVERSARY GALA, Time: 6:00pm. Tickets: $250.00
An electrifying production starring ZACH performers and their songs that stopped the show!
75th Anniversary Honorees: Marla Bommarito-Crouch, The Dell Foundation, Bill Dickson, Tom Terkel, The Honorable Mayor Will Wynn.
Zachary Scott Theatre, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0594x1
November 1st, 2008 Saturday Mmmmm... CREEPALICIOUS!, Austin Chamber Music Center Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00
Frightfully memorable works by musical masters. What better way to celebrate Halloween than deliciously spooky compositions from Beethoven, Shostakovich and Crumb. Come enjoy music in the key of Boo!. PROGRAM: Beethoven: Ghost Trio · Shostakovich: Trio #2, George Crumb: Vox balaenae
Long Center, Rollins Theatre, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
November 1st & 2nd, 2008, Saturday & Sunday TOUR DE GRUENE BICYCLE CLASSIC, Start Time: 9:00am, Tickets: $ n/a $
The history, charm, and ambience of the little town of Gruene, a beautiful bicycle ride along the banks of the Guadalupe River, antique and classic bicycles, and Gruene Hall - where Texas-style boot-scootin' has polished its wood floors for more than a hundred years... Yep, we're brewin' up quite a ride for the 25th Annual Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic.
Selected as Bicycling Magazine's "Cool Ride of the Month" for November 2007, participants look forward to a leisurely bike ride through the Texas Hill Country on Saturday, and a competitive time trial in the afternoon, along with an antique bicycle show. Sunday will bring competitive time trials. And, you can't forget about the free shows at Gruene Hall on both days!
Gruene Historic District, New Braunfels. Info: (210) 828-6856
November 1st & 2nd, 2008, Saturday & Sunday AUSTIN CELTIC FESTIVAL, Time: 11:00am - 7:30pm. Tickets: $12.00/under 12yrs free
The largest gathering of Celts in Central Texas is returning for their 12th annual celebration. Four stages of Irish, Scottish and Breton music, dance, storytelling and more. Sheepherding demos, Highland Games and over 50 Celt craft vendors.
Fiesta Gardens, on Ladybird Lake, Austin. Info: (512)
November 5th - 16th, 2008, FANTASMAVILLE, Time: 8:00pm. / Plus Sun, 2pm & 6pm Tickets: $14.00 - $18.00
Fantasmaville humorously examines the love/hate relationship Latino-Americans have with the ghosts of past people and places. When a world-weary Latina, Celeste, and her Anglo husband, Martin, desire to experience a sense of community, they return home to the urban neighborhood where they both grew up. They resist the surge of gentrification. Colorful local characters, including an advice-spinning “Mexican Spirit Guide” who takes on the form of a human-sized raccoon, complicate the couple's return. While facing the threat of a yuppie-centric Dog Park encroaching on her neighborhood, Celeste discovers the secret of her heritage, her purpose, and her longing for a sense
November 6th, 2008, Thursday K.D. LANG, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ n/a $
Over the last twenty years, k.d. lang has lent her voice to an astonishing range of material, now she lends her voice to the Paramount Theatre for one-night only for what is sure to be the don’t miss show of the season.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
November 7th. 2008, Friday NOVEMBER NATURE NIGHT, Astronomy Focus of Wildflower Center’s, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Tickets: $ tba $
Look to the stars and discover wonders of the night sky at the Wildflower Center on Friday, November 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. Join Tom Montemayor for a presentation on the beauty of celestial objects. Take a tour of familiar and unknown points of light in the evening skies and uncover their mysteries. Admission is $1 or free for members. Sponsored by KVUE TV.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0100
November 7th - 9th, 2008, Friday -Sunday DAME EDNA - LIVE AND INTIMATE, Time: Fri & Sat.8:00pm / Sat & Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $80.00
Played by Australian comedian Barry Humphries, Dame Edna is known for her lilac-coloured hair (which she claims is natural) and over-the-top eyeglasses. While Humphries freely states that Dame Edna is a character he plays, Dame Edna consistently denies being a fictional character and refers to Humphries as her “entrepreneur” or manager. Simply hilarious!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
Novenber 7th - 23rd, 2008, Thursdays – Sundays Ophelia, Time: , Tickets: $12.00 - $20.00
Five women portray different fragments of Ophelia's shattered mind while creeping between the pages of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It tells the story from her perspective and explores the intricacies of her relationship with Hamlet, her father, and herself. Ophelia gives a voice to literature's most woefully underwritten female.
The Blue Theater, 916 Springdale Road, Austin ((512) 459-7007). Info: 512-922-2553
November 7th - 9th, 2008, Friday -Sunday DAME EDNA - LIVE AND INTIMATE, Time: Fri & Sat.8:00pm / Sat & Sun. 2:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $80.00
Played by Australian comedian Barry Humphries, Dame Edna is known for her lilac-coloured hair (which she claims is natural) and over-the-top eyeglasses. While Humphries freely states that Dame Edna is a character he plays, Dame Edna consistently denies being a fictional character and refers to Humphries as her “entrepreneur” or manager. Simply hilarious!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
November 8th & 9th, 2008, Saturday FUN FUN FUN FEST, Time: 12:00pm - till. Tickets:$25.99 - $59.99(GA 2day pass)
Fun Fun Fun Fest made its first appearance on a cold Austin Friday evening at Waterloo Park in 2006. It was a unique approach to festival booking…filling stages with what is happening now, what sounds great, and what is making an impact, regardless of what Pollstar or the mainstream media said was cool.
Waterloo Park, Austin. Info: (512) non given
November 9th, 2008, Sunday MODERN TIMES: 1865 - 1870, “Arms and the Man -- and Woman” Time: , Tickets: $10.00
Dr. Robert Corwin, a life-long student of the Civil War -- its medicine, weaponry and history -- is an expert collector of 19th-century firearms. A popular speaker at the Waco Historical Society, the Civil War Roundtable, and Hill College Civil War Symposium, among just a few, Dr. Corwin will bring a portion of his collection and enlighten the audience on small arms from the Texas Revolution through Reconstruction. A physician by profession, Dr. Corwin has participated in re-enacting the Battle of Gettysburg, has served as a member of Company E, Third Alabama regiment, and is an honorary member of Hood’s Texas Brigade.
The Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin. Info: 524-2345(512)
November 14th - December 6th, 2008 Thursdays - Sundays GETTING MARRIED by George Bernard Shaw , Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 7:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $30.00
This is extraordinary comedy by George Bernard Shaw, who had one wife in his lifetime and was married to her for 45 years. When speaking of marriage he says, "There is no subject on which more dangerous nonsense is talked and thought than marriage," The Bishop's daughter is about to get married but there are too many unanswered questions. Many people don't understand why they are getting married in the first place. I mean, day in and day out with the same person for the rest of your life.
The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 478-5282
November 14th, 15th, & 16th, 2008, Friday - Saturday JAZZ AT ST. JAMES CONCERT SERIES, Time: 6:30pm, Tickets: $25.00 Adv / $30.00 @ door/
The Jazz at St. James’ Concert Series weekend will feature Newman & Fuller performing. They will be joined by pianist James Polk, drummer Cadino Newman, and Michael Stevens on bass. Austin’s 1st Lady of Jazz, vocalist Pamela Hart, along with Mike Malone, Kevin Scott, William Menefield & Wendell Williams, will grace our stage as the opening act both nights
St. James Episcopal Church, 1941 Webberville Road, Austin . Info: (512) 926-6339
November 15th, 2008, Saturday FIRST CHOIR FESTIVAL AT ROUND TOP, Time: 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 7:30pm. Tickets: $10.00 - $20.00
A gathering of Texas based groups as varied as this large state can nurture! Texas Children's Choir (San Antonio), 1:30pm; The Brenham State School Choir, 3:15pm; The Heart of Texas Chorus, 4:00pm; The Houston Saengerbund, 6:15pm; Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble, 7:30pm.
Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top. Info: (979) 249-3129
November 17th, 2008 LINE UPON LINE, presented by Audio, Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $7.00 GA / $7.00 stds
Audio Inversions Opens Their Fourth Season with a Concert of Composer Steve Reich. A percussion concert at Museum Lets audiences tap into rhythms of Reich... and Humankind.
The program will include Drumming Part I, Six Marimbas, Clapping Music, Music for Pieces of Wood, and Nagoya Marimbas. Audio Inversions, a group of young music professionals, brings to the Austin music audience what many presenting organizations do not: dynamic and lesser-known music written by contemporary and nationally-acclaimed composers. Line upon Line is a recently formed percussion group dedicated to performing percussion music by the greatest composers of our time and commissioning new works from both established and up and coming composers.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Avenue, Austin. Info: (512) 495-9224
November 18th - 20th, 2008, Wednesday - Friday COMMUNITY SHOPPING NIGHT, Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Tickets: $ FREE $
Ten Thousand Villages is proud to support local non-profit organizations by hosting Community Shopping Nights. Shop with us between 5-9pm during a Community Shopping Night and a percentage of the sales will be donated to the Face AIDS benefit. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America.Benefits several local Organizations
Ten Thousand Villages, 1317 South Congess Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 440-0440
November 18th - 23rd, 2008, Tuesday - Sunday TUNA DOES VEGAS, Time: Tue-Sat. 8:00pm / Sat.& Sun. 2:00pm / Sun. 7:30pm Tickets: $26.00 - $56.00
They're back with new scenes, new costumes and new laughs... starring the incomparable duo Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
November 20th, 2008, Thursday WINE & FOOD FOUNDATION OF TEXAS Big Reds & Bubbles, Time: 6:30pm- 9:00pm. Tickets: $75.00 ($60 Members)
Raise a glass with The Wine & Food Foundation as we ring in the 2008 holiday season with our 6th annual Big Reds & Bubbles. Held at the historic Driskill Hotel, Big Reds & Bubbles features over 50 champagnes and red wines as well as a select group of Austin chefs showcasing their finest holiday cuisine. This event will also feature a unique silent auction, the perfect way to commence your holiday shopping
The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St., Austin. RSVP (512) 327-7555
November 21st & 22nd, 2008, Friday & Saturday AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA w/ Robert McDuffie, violin, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $48.00
"Emotional spontaneity, impertubable virtuosity and ever-sweet tone." - Los Angelese Times
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
November 21st - December 13th, 2008, Thursday - Sunday CHRISTMAS BELLES, by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten, Time: 8:00pm/ Sun. 2:00pm Tickets: $13.00 - $15.00
A church Christmas pageant spins wildly out of control as three squabbling sisters try to reign in the mayhem. Amidst an ailing Santa, a vengeful sheep, and a reluctant Elvis impersonator, a family secret emerges that just might derail the entire production. And on top of everything else, the pageant will be shown live on cable access television for the first time ever. Be sure to join us as Christmas Belles brings joy to your world! This Southern comedy is the second in a trilogy of plays.
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 North Lee St. Round Rock, Box Office: (512) 244-0440
November 22nd, 2008, Saturday HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING EVENT AT THE DOMAIN, Time: 6:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
Central Texas holiday shoppers and families are invited to gather for a free performance from American Idol, Jordin Sparks during before The Domain Lighting of Macy's Great Tree.
The Central Texas holiday tradition will offer one-of-a-kind holiday events including:
Special Live Performances: Jordin Sparks, Dan Dyer, Christian Life Church Choir
A Holiday Traditions:
A 40-foot Christmas tree with more than 6,000 lights, 400 ornaments and a five-foot star topper, Weekly firework displays, Strolling carolers, Holiday entertainment from the stage in the park, Complimentary Horse-drawn carriage rides.
The Domain, Austin. Info: (512) 873-8099
November 22nd, 2008, Saturday FIGHT * NIGHT, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $100.00
The professional boxing ring will return to the Frank Erwin Center floor. In the most recent boxing event held at the Frank Erwin Center on June 21, 2008, Adauto “Gallito” Gonzalez defeated Justo Vallecillo to become the Texas Super Featherweight champion! Gonzalez (9-5) will return to the ring to take on Miguel Delgado(3-8), a boxer out of Garland, TX. Expect to see an impressive fight card filled with talented boxers, check uterwincenter.com for more information as soon as it is released. Card subject to change.
Main Event:
Adauto “Gallito” Gonzalez (9-5, 4 KOs) Vs. Miguel Delgado (3-8, 3 KOs)
Undercard:
Manny Morales (2-3, 1 KO) Vs. Virgil Alfaro (Pro-debut)
Steve Hall (0-1) Vs. Morgan Crocker (1-0)
Felipe “El Silencioso” Casteneda (Pro-debut) Vs. Julio Valadez (2-1)
Doyle Gayler (1-3) Vs. Danny Bernal (Pro-debut)
Jay Schultz (Pro-debut) Vs. Ras Thompson (0-5)
Marcus Key (1-1) Vs. Terrance Woods (Pro-debut)
Jawante Andie Manson (Pro-debut) Vs. Hanson Thacker (Pro-debut)
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386
November 22nd, 2008 AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND, Director's Choice Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $10.00/$6.00 stds.snrs.
Music Director Richard Floyd has planned a program that spans three centuries of great concert band music. The music of Bach and Holst will be combined with exciting works of contemporary band composers to provide a broad palate of listening pleasure.
Reagan HS Performing Arts Center, 7104 Berkman Dr., Austin. Info: (512) 345-7420
November 23rd, 2008, Sunday DOWN BY THE RIVER: The Blind Boys of Alabama and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $32.00 - $52.00
New Orleans' legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band and vocal titans the Blind Boys of Alabama join forces to present this musical journey combining jazz and gospel hymns. The Blind Boys of Alabama do gospel like no one else, and Preservation Hall instantly transports us to the Big Easy. Sharing the stage, they carry their proud musical traditions on into the future in a moving live performance.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
November 25th - 30th, 2008, Tuesday - Sunday CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY , Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: n/a
Direct from Broadway, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an exotic encounter inspired by "nature's unpredictable creations" that are brought to life by an international cast of 25 soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers and musicians. The family event of the year! USA Today called it, "A fantastical tale in an enchanted jungle."
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 457-5100
November 28th, 2008 - January 4th, 2009, Wednesday - Sunday ROCKIN' CHRISTMAS PARTY, Time: 8:00pm, Sun at 2:30pm, Tickets: $24.00 - $45.00
Rockin’ Christmas Party reigns as one of Austin’s longest-running traditions. Bigger, brighter and merrier than ever, our award-winning cast sure knows how to put the Christmas spirit in your heart–and your booty!–as they shake, rattle and roll down Santa Claus Lane. It’s great fun for the whole family, but get your tickets early because seats go fast for this wildly popular holiday shindig. For all ages.
Zachary Scott Theatre, Kleberg Stage, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
November 28th, 2008 - January 11th, 2009, Wednesday - Sunday THE SANTALAND DIARIES, Adapted for the Stage by Joe Mantello Time: 8:00pm, Sun at 2:30pm, Tickets: $31.00 - $43.00
Our little Macy’s elf knows a thing or two about faking the Yuletide spirit. But you won’t be faking a good time when your sides split during David Sedaris’ wickedly funny The Santaland Diaries. Sedaris’ comedy tells the real-life story of Sedaris’ tour of duty as the elf Crumpet, and what it takes to juggle tots and tottering Santas during a painfully festive time of the year. A laugh ‘til you cry evening of merrily subversive entertainment to delight adult audiences.
Zachary Scott Theatre, Whisenhunt Stage, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x1
November 28th - 31st, 2008, Friday - Sunday THE PEDDLER SHOW, Time: Friday: 1pm - 8pm, Saturday: 9am - 6pm. Sunday: 11am - 4pm, Tickets: $5.00 - Adults / $3.00 - Seniors 65+ / Kids under 12 Free
The Peddler Show offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind custom shopping experience that can't be duplicated. A trip to the mall will never feel the same after you've seen the vast selection of unique items the Peddler Show has to offer! It's never too early to start shopping for Christmas! Beat the crowds at the mall and find everything for everone on your list this year at The Peddler Show!
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg. Info: (512) 358-1000x211
November 29th & 30th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE, Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $5.00 - good both days
Austin's famous antique, collectable, and vintage flea market of 150+ vendors
Palmer Event Center, Barton Springs at Bouldin Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 441-2828
December 4th - 13th, 2008, Thursdays - Saturdays I'VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY, Time:8:00pm. Tickets: $10.00
A transmedia performance party that purposely defies definition, we invite you to experience a sort of western carnival that may include a short documentary film about the Rude Mechs' parents, our patented "Ask the West" booth featuring a real rancher and a mountain lion ready with answers, a margarita and/or salsa competition, a Rube-Goldberg style art-making installation centered on how the West has affected gender identity, the environment, culture... You might go home with a western portrait, shoot a magical bow and arrow which cannot miss its target, and you just might be listened to for the first time in your life! And at the center of this evening are selections from Rude Mechs' newest musical.
The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
December 4th - 21st Thursday - Saturday CHRISTMAS BELLES, Time: 8:00pm/Sun. 5:30pm, Tickets: $15.00 - $20.00 / $12 stds.
It's Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, Twink and Honey Raye are not exactly in a festive mood. Frankie is overdue with twins, Twink's in jail, and Honey Raye is trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb's Christmas pageant from spiraling out of control. Throw in a kidney-stone passing Santa, vengeful sheep, an Elvis impersonator, and a long-kept family secret and you've got "joy to the world" in true Texas fashion. The Austin premier of the southern comedy farce.
The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
December 5th & 7th, 2008, Friday - Sunday LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER, HOLIDAY SHOPPING, Time: Fri.12:00-5:00 pm, Sat & Sun. 9:00am - 5:00pm Tickets: $ FREE $
Come visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for free and find unique holiday gifts for family and friends. The Wild Ideas Shopping Event is open to the public with free admission. At the 18th annual event, artists and artisans will sell watercolors, jewelry, apparel and more.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0100
December 5th - 13th, 2008, Friday - Sunday ONLY MAIN STREET BETHLEHEM with live nativity Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Admission: $ Donation $
A stroll through old Bethlehem's shops, taverns, inns and stables. Sample breads & cheeses.
First Baptist Church, 108 South Vanderveer, (Hwy 183 @ HEB store), Burnet, Information: (512) 756-4481
December 5th - 13th, 2008, Friday & Saturday A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Tablerock Festival of Salado, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $3.00/$5.00 Adults
Dickens' famous Yuletide story adapted and directed by Harry Sweet
Goodnight Amphitheatre - Tablerock Festival, Salado. Info: 254-634-4658
December 6th, 2008, Saturday CHRISTMAS IN THE HILLS, a Christmas Homes Tour Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Tickets: $12.00 adv/$15.00 day of event
Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library will host their annual Christmas Homes Tour and this year's tour features several Hill Country homes all decked out for the holidays. Their doors will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the library, 501 Sportsplex Dr
Downtown, Dripping Springs. Info: (512) 858-2024
December 6th, 2008, Saturday PINOCCHIO, Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $9.00 / $12.00 adults
Through the magic of live musical theatre, the all.time favorite Pinocchio comes to life on the One World stage in a delightful production from American Family Theatre. Outrageous escapades are in store for Pinocchio, Geppettos irresistible puppet son as he travels from carnival to Candyland in the belly of a whale. Join in merriment as this classic tale comes to life with exuberance and song.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 330-9500x130
December 6th, 2008, Saturday COMPETITIVE CHARADE TOURNAMENT, Time: 2:00pm - $5:00pm, Tickets: Team registrations $20.00, admission $5.00
Teams of 4 players will act out clues submitted by audience members on the day of the Tournie and advance in a bracket to become Austin's First (known) Austin Charade Champions. Team
You*! And, three friends, family members, band mates, children, adults, co-workers, etc. You are encouraged to come as you are, as a "theme team", as characters, or whatever else your kooky team cooks up. Team practices and fan clubs are encouraged.
*Participants can also register solo . Single players will be placed on a "pick-up" team (aka "once-strangers-now-bestie's" team) the day of the Tournie. Or, for those who just want to come, watch and support your favorite team, you can buy your ticket to the show-down today
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, Austin. Info: (512) 474-7886
December 6th, 2008, Saturday THE GRINCH WHO ALMOST STOLE CHRISTMAS, Time: 2:30pm, Tickets: $ FREE $
Nicole has heard the evil Grinch's plan to steal Christmas but can she step in and stop him or will it be too late?
Find out and join us for music, singing, dancing and much, much more! This is an event for the whole family, kids and adults alike!!! Presented by The Greater Children's Ministry at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church
Kealing Middle School Theater - 1607 Pennsylvania Ave, Austin. Info: (512) 478-7578
December 6th, 2008, Saturday Tchaikovsky's "THE NUTCRACKER", Time: 4:30pm. Tickets: $10.00 - $20.00
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet, for the first time ever in the Fayette County danced by children for children (of any age!) Produced by Ovation Austin
Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top. Info: (979) 249-3129
December 6th, 2008, Saturday JIM GAFFIGAN: SEXY TOUR, Time: 7:00pm & 10:00pm. Tickets: $42.50
Comedy Central Live will be taping this performance of popular comedian Jim Gaffigan! A star of television and film, Gaffigan's clever, quiet style has earned him an unprecedented number of appearances on both CBS' Late Show with David Letterman and NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien. His recent one hour Comedy Central Special, Beyond the Pale has catapulted Gaffigan to one of the most popular touring and recorded comedians in the country today.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
December 6th & 7th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday Galveston's Dickens on The Strand Holiday Festival
Times vary, Tickets: $FREE ADMITISION$
Galveston Historical Foundation Executive Director Dwayne Jones today announced that the organization’s most important annual fundraising event, the 35-year-old Dickens on The Strand Victorian holiday festival, will take place the first weekend in December. This year, the festival is scheduled for December 6 and 7 with special events including a Dickens feast and holiday handbell concerts slated for the Friday before (December 5).
The Queen's Parades: 2pm Saturday & 3pm Sunday
Dickens Costume Contests
Children's Activities, All day Saturday & Sunday
Royal Victorian Wedding Ceremony: 12 noon Saturday, Westminster Abbey Stage
London Wharf and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA: 10:00am to 6pm Saturday & Sunday, Pier 22 (21st Street at Harborside Drive)
Reflecting Back on times when the sun never set on the British Empire
Continuous Entertainment & Holiday Shopping, All day Saturday & Sunday
There's no shortage of entertainment for royal revelers when magicians, musicians, hypnotists, acrobats and performers of all types take to the festival's stages for non-stop entertainment throughout the festival site.
Love to shop? A vast array of costumed vendors peddling their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with tasty culinary delights and Victorian inspired crafts clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items just in time for the holidays.
Want a great place to take pictures with your family and friends? The Queen's Christmas Tree at the Westminster Abbey stage located on 23rd Street and The Strand is the perfect setting.
Galveston Historical Distric, Galveston,
December 6th - 23rd, 2008 NUTCRACKER, THE, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ n/a $
If the music sounds sweeter than sugarplums, the dancers seem lighter than air, and the snowflakes sparkle more brightly than ever before, you’re not dreaming. After all, experiencing the 46th annual production of this Austin holiday tradition in our shining new performing arts center is sure to be an exceptionally festive feast for the senses. Ballet Austin’s production of The Nutcracker is Texas’ longest running production of this classic and with a different “celebrity” playing the role of Mother Ginger in each performance, every show guarantees an extra bit of memory-making merriment.
The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. Ticket Info: (512) 474-5664
December 9th, 2008, Tuesday Austin Symphony Orchestra, HANDEL'S MESSIAH, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $15.00 - $35.00
David Stevens, guest conductor with the St. David's Parish Choirs
Handel's immortal masterpiece, Messiah, is a moving musical experience, elevating and enriching the soul. Messiah comforts us through its familiarity and thrills us with the joy of rediscovery each time we hear it.
Riverbend Centre, 4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin. Box Office: (512) 327-9416
December 11th, 2008, Thursday KELLY WILLIS & BRUCE ROBISON HOLIDAY SHOW, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $30.00 - $46.00
Celebrate the Holidays with members of New Orleans' First Family of Funk - brothers Aaron and Charles Neville! Enjoy Aaron's soothing, soulful voice while Charles provides musical direction and plays tenor sax in the quintet for this special evening of holiday music and merriment.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
December 12th, 2008, Friday ANNUAL HOLIDAYS AT HERITAGE PARK, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
Bring your children for an evening of children's arts and crafts, hayrides, a Yule log, and hot cocoa, while listening to traditional holiday music by local school choirs until 8:00pm. Santa will be on hand to have his picture taken with your child from 8:00pm. - 9:00pm Heritage Park, 901 Old Hutto Road, Pflugerville Info: (512) 251-5082
December 12th, 14th, & 16th, 2008 The Capital City Mystery Players in, REALLY BAD SANTA Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95 ea
Santa is a total loser and has everyone in the place wanting to kill him. When someone does, it's up to the audience to figure it out - and the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
December 12th - 24th, 2008 ARMADILLO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Time: 11:00am - 11:00pm. Tickets: $3.00 wkday / $6.00 after 7:00pm and weekends
Holiday shopping Austin style, featuring fine art, extraordinary gifts and live Austin music. An Austin favorite since 1976.
Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez, (Enter on Trinity near 2nd Street), Austin. Info: (512) 447-1605
December 13th, 2008, Saturday ANNUAL OLD TOWN HOLIDAY STROLL AND CHRISTMAS PARADE, Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
encompasses a full day of holiday shopping (sidewalk sale/booths), dining, live entertainment/caroling, a car and cycle show, children's activities, a Christmas parade, and a tree lighting ceremony and carols after the parade.
Visitors can leisurely stroll from shop to shop to purchase unique gifts during the all day Saturday event will take place on Main St., Pecan St., and Railroad Ave. in downtown Pflugerville. The lighted parade will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus (KCs) #10373, and Santa and a child will light the City's 30' Christmas tree. You may read contest rules and enter your child to win a chance to light the tree at the Santa picture location at Imaginations on 301 W. Pecan St. The Blue Santa campaign will accept toy donations during the parade, as well as at the City Tree throughout the day. The KCs will accept cans of food during the day at their booth and during parade for Blue Santa and St. Vincent de Paul food pantry as well.
Downtown, Pflugerville. Info: (512) 990-4363
December 13th, 2008, Thursday GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS, Time: 4:00pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: $ tba $
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
December 13th, 2008, Saturday SANTA'S WORKSHOP, Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Tickets: $ FREE $
Join us for Santa's Workshop and enjoy music, games, the Yule fire, arts & crafts, hot cocoa and of course. Santa Claus. Bring the whole family for what promises to be a festive evening.
Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park. Info: (512) 401-5006
December 13th & 14th, 2008, Saturday & Sunday LUMINATIONS: A Winter Celebration, Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Admission: Free
It is our annual gift to our community. The courtyard will be ablaze with lights from more than 3,000 luminarias, 5,000 twinkle lights and hammered copper torches. The display illuminates some our beautiful native plants. Listen to the music of Austin area bands, choirs and quartets. View a display of decorated holiday trees and enjoy special holiday menu items for purchase. Frosty the snowman and arts and crafts available for all ages make this the perfect holiday outing! Admission is free with two canned food items for Capital Area Food Bank or an unwrapped gift for Blue Santa.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 Lacrosse Ave. Austin. Info: (512) 232-0100
December 16th, 2008, Tuesday AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA"s CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG, Carlton Dillard, guest conductor, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ FREE $
A holiday tradition for more than two decades, families gather to get into the spirit of the season by joyfully singing along with the Austin Symphony and chorus. It's a free evening of fun for everyone in the family. This is a free event, however, tickets are required for entry. Tickets become available Monday, December 1, 2008.
Riverbend Centre, 701 W. Riverside Dr. Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
December 17th, 2008, Wednesday AARON NEVILLE & HIS QUINTET, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $30.00 - $56.00
Celebrate the Holidays with members of New Orleans' First Family of Funk - brothers Aaron and Charles Neville! Enjoy Aaron's soothing, soulful voice while Charles provides musical direction and plays tenor sax in the quintet for this special evening of holiday music and merriment.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
December 18th, 2008, Thursday (see also: 12/20/08) AUSTIN CIVIC WIND ENSEMBLE, Time: 7:30pm, Tickets: $ Free $
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, founded in 1975, is Austin's oldest community band, and is composed of amateur and professional musicians from all walks of life and ranging in age from teenagers to 70+. ACWE also hosts the annual Texas Community Music Festival, which features community musicians from throughout the Central Texas area.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1165 Angelina St, Austin. Info: (512) 789-4372
December 18th & 19th, 2008, Thursday & Friday CELTIC CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL, Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $25.00
A night of Celtic Christmas Music presented by the Celtic Cultural Center of Texas and the Schola Cantorum of St. Mary’s Cathedral
Starring international stars of Celtic music:
Gregory Grene (from the Prodigals) * The Tea Merchants with Steve Twigger (from Gaelic Storm) * Mairtin De Cogain (two time All Ireland Storytelling Champion) * Ed Miller * with the stunning vocals of St. Mary's Schola Cantorum under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona featuring some of Austin's greatest vocal talents including Brett Barnes, Stephanie Prewitt, Claire Vangelista and Danny Johnson.
St. Mary's Cathedral in downtown Austin. Info: (512) 431-6290
December 19th, 2008, Friday PLAYHOUSE DISNEY LIVE!, Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 - $50.00
How would you like to explore the world with the Little Einsteins? Dance in Sheetrock Hills with Handy Manny and his trusty tools? What about sing along with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse? Well, we've got great news for you! You can do all of those things when Playhouse Disney Live! comes to Austin. After a widely successful first year on tour, Playhouse Disney Live! is once again making its rounds to bring singing, dancing and most importantly, FUN to a stage near you. The live tour features everyone's favorite characters from the most popular Playhouse Disney shows: "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Little Einsteins," "My Friends Tigger & Pooh" and "Handy Manny." All of these characters come to life for an energetic show that you won't want to miss.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
December 19th, 20th, & 21st, 2008, Friday - Sunday A CHRISTMAS CRUISE SHIP CRIME, performed by the Capital City Mystery Players
Time: 7:00pm. Tickets: $29.95 ea
The setting for this festive comedy whodunit with dinner is the restaurant in the largest luxury ship afloat, the fabulous Titanium, under the flag of Carnivore Cruise Lines. During the course of the evening a valuable piece of jewelry disappears, followed by a mysterious murder. Whodunit? The perky cruise director, the smarmy lounge singer, the sarcastic waitress, the Russian countess or the rich playboy.
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 404-9123
December 20th, 2008, Saturday FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM, Christmas Tidings, Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm. Tickets: FREE
Come see the historic French Legation decked out for the holidays! Throughout December the oldest home in Austin sets the stage for a discovery of Christmas past. French traditions and American Victoriana will warm your heart during chilly December afternoons.
Pere Noel (the traditional French "Santa" 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (FREE)
Candlelight Tours and Crafts for the Kids, 5:30 pm (FREE)
Choral Concert, 7:00 pm (FREE)
Join us for this special celebration! The day will kick off with a visit from Pere Noel himself! Children of all ages are invited. Professional pictures from SMB Photography (www.smbphotography.biz) will be available for purchase on site. Time with Pere Noel will be FREE of charge. Candlelight tours of the historic home will begin at 5:30pm followed by a Choral Concert and community reception at 7:00pm.
French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos Street, Austin. Info: (512) 472-8180
December 20th, 2008, Saturday AUSTIN CIVIC WIND ENSEMBLE, Time: 7:30pm, Tickets: $ Free $
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, founded in 1975, is Austin's oldest community band, and is composed of amateur and professional musicians from all walks of life and ranging in age from teenagers to 70+. ACWE also hosts the annual Texas Community Music Festival, which features community musicians from throughout the Central Texas area.
The George Washington Carver Cultural Center, 14311 Wells Port Drive, Austin. Info: (512) 789-4372
December 20th & 21st, 2008, Saturday & Sunday THE CHRIST FORETOLD Christmas Production,
Time: 7:00pm, Admission: $ FREE $
Make plans now to take part in the ultimate Christmas season event! With extraordinary music, a dramatic cast, live animals, and an extravagant multimedia display, "The Christ Foretold" is a powerful production that is a must see! This production will benefit the Pleasant Hills Children's Home. We are conducting a Christmas Toy Drive, as well as accepting donations for the Pleasant Hills Children's Home. Please bring a wrapped toy when you attend the production.
Pursuit Church, 12636 Research Blvd, Austin. Info: (512) 459-9101
December 30th & 31st, 2008, Tuesday & Wednesday RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $25.00 - $72.00
Polish off the year right by joining in on the fun and experiencing a magical performance with “The Radio City Christmas Spectacular the #1 live holiday production in the world and has been a cherished part of holiday family traditions for generations. Straight from the great stage of Radio City Music Hall, the scope and scale of this new production of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is going to raise the bar for live family entertainment,” said Jonathan Hochwald, executive vice president, Productions, MSG Entertainment. “We look forward to bringing the spirit and warmth of our holiday production to more people than ever before with the largest traveling Christmas celebration ever created.”
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
December 30th & 31st, 2008, Tuesday & Wednesday HOLIDAY POPS featuring THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS, Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $30.00BR>
The critically acclaimed and award-winning Flying Karamazov Brothers have been performing for audiences around the world since 1973. They blend the worlds of performance art, improvisation, word play, harmony, emotion, and above all, virtuosity into a unique form of theatre and entertainment. As they state, “Comedy is our bread and butter and we layer it on so that children of 2 or 92 will laugh at the same moment for very different reasons.” Get ready to laugh and be entertained when The Flying Karamazov Brothers perform with the Austin Symphony for the first time!
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 454-7562
December 31st, 2008, Wednesday THE LINGUINI CODE, performed by the Capital City Mystery Players Time: 7:00pm & 10:00pm. Tickets: $119 for the dinner and show.
Competing pasta makers are engaged in a hilarious tale of industrial espionage, and a race for the secret of the ³holy grain² of Italian cuisine. Clandestine maneuvering suddenly becomes secondary when a murder takes place. Everyone fills out a ³crime report,² guessing who, how and why, and also must solve a few word puzzles that complete the solution. And the super sleuth of the evening wins a fabulous prize! (The late show goes right up to midnight, with a champagne toast to
ring in the new year.)
Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th, Austin. RSVP:(512) 441-4720.
December 31th*. 2008 - January 18th. Thursday - Saturday THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $20.00/
The Last Five Years is a contemporary song-cycle musical that powerfully chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up... or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Newly published novelist Jamie and aspiring actress Cathy tell the tale of their raw and impassioned relationship in opposite directions and from destructively differing standpoints. Written by Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Songs from a New World), this celebrated two-hander reminds us it's possible to feel claustrophobically close and yet worlds apart from the one you hold nearest to your heart. Content advisory: This show contains adult language and sexual references that may not be appropriate for children.
* The performance on December 31, 2008 will begin at 7:30pm. A champagne gala will follow. Tickets for the entire evening are $25.00.
Austin Playhouse, Larry L. King Theatre, 3601 S. Congress, Bldg. C., Austin. Info: (512) 476-0084
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