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Limited Engagement Events & Entertainment
Your online Guide to Austin's and Centeral Texas' Entertainment with listings for Children, Families, and Adults.
Times and dates are subject to change, so call ahead and don't be late.
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CURRENTLY ON STAGE
On-Going Weekly Entertainment
Thursday - Saturday Nights:
ESTHER'S FOLLIES
Times: Thursday, 8:00pm / Friday & Saturday, 8:00pm & 10:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 GA. / $25.00 Reserved
This weekend Magician Ray Anderson continues to add to his arsenal of comedy and magic with more original, full stage illusions! Brand new, high energy sketches are ripped from the headlines in Healthcare at Home, the Race for Texas Governor, Sarah Palin on Fox News and Airport Security Bares it All! Plus, Mrs. President rocks the house in Michelle! and more headlines and hit songs collide in an all new Esther's News Medley!
At Esther's Follies, we proudly blend political satire, musical comedy theatre and world-class magic into one helluva fast-paced, hilarious, contemporary vaudeville experience!
The TexCentric Radio Hour
is an eccentric traveling Esther's Follies' show full of dancing, original musical comedy, old radio parodies and songs you used to hear drivin' along the Texas highway late at night! Performed by the cast of Esther's Follies and written by our very own Mr. Texas, Sand Sheff - The TexCentric Radio Hour is a zany send-up of old-time radio shows, Texas-Style!
Fun for the whole family with a little spice of adult humor tossed in, this show is funny, sweet-natured and gives the audience a heapin' dose of Texas hilarity! The TexCentric Radio Hour is now available to book for your private parties!
Esther's Follies, 525 East 6th. St., Austin. Info: (512) 320-0198 / RSVP 320-0553
Limited Engagement
Currently - February 6th, 2010
FRONTERAFEST 2010,
Time: 10:30pm. Tickets: $ tba $
The Short Fringe, January 12 - February 13, at Hyde Park Theatre
Every night we present a new bill of four or five plays no longer than 25 minutes each. Brilliant monologues?
The Long Fringe, January 18 - 31, at the Salvage Vanguard Theater and the Blue Theatre
Longer productions (90 minutes or less) at the Salvage Vanguard Theater and the Blue Theatre: everything from new works by emerging playwrights to cutting edge choreography.
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St., Austin. Info: (512) 479-7529
Currently - February 14th, 2010, Friday - Sunday
THE ELEPHANT MAN, by Bernard Pomerance
Time: 7:30pm / Sun. 2:00pm, Tickets: $15.00 / $10.00 studs / under 5 free (Group of 10+, $12 each)
The Elephant Man is a timeless, moving, and utterly astounding play that won a Tony award and every other major achievement for Best Play of 1979. Here is the true story of a remarkable man whose body, though hideously deformed, contains a remarkably sensitive, funny and intelligent being. 'Discovered' by a brilliant young doctor, Frederick Treves (played by Carl Galante), John Merrick (actor Patrick Byers) becomes the toast of society, patronized by lords, ladies, clergymen and celebrities who admired his gentleness, intelligence and deep faith. But Treves' and Merrick's belief that Merrick can become a man like any other is a dream never to be realized. Stunningly theatrical, this modern classic, laced with humor and pathos, explores the nature of courage, heroism, morality, and inner beauty. The production will be held in the EmilyAnn's newly renovated studio theatre which offers an intimate 35-seat setting. Directed by Bridget Farias and featuring favorite Wimberley and Austin actors Carl Galante, Patrick Byers, Dana Naughton, Ed Boyle, D.Heath Thompson, Alex Deleon, Laura Ray, Ariana Kahn, Jessica Sharpe, Derek Vandi, Kevin Vela, and Cyrus Mallison.
The EmilyAnn Theatre, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley. Info: (512) 847-6969
Currently - February 20th, 2010
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB
Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 2:00pm, Tickets: $10:00pm - $13.00
Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina's Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's lives. "The Dixie Swim Club" focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging) that life flings at them. And when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends, proving the enduring power of "teamwork", rally 'round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction.
Show Rating: May not be suitable for young children - parental discretion is advised.
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 Lee Street, Round Rock. Info: (512) 244-0440
Currently - February - 21st, 2010, Thursday - Sunday
BURIED CHILD,
Time: 8:00pm / Sunday 2:00pm, Tickets: $15.00 - $12.00
Something has been unearthed.Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize winning quintessential drama that digs deep into family dysfunction and the deterioration of the American dream. In the corn fields of Illinois, a squalid farm home is occupied by a family filled with suffering. When a stranger returns, his persistent search for understanding and truth unearths a deep, dark, secret.
The City Theater, 3823 Airport Blvd., Ste. D., Austin. Info: (512) 524-2870
Currently - February 28th, 2010, Sundays Only
STORY SOUP, presented by The Flying Theater Machine
Time: 2:00pm, Tickets: $7.00 ea.
The Flying Theater Machine, Austin's first, best, and only improvised theater for kids, will be presenting a delightful performance of improv stories, games and silliness. In Story Soup, we begin by getting suggestions from the audience and putting them in a big pot. Then as the show continues we use the suggestions from the pot to create the show. We will also have the theater games that our audiences have come to know and love. And we always end with something that invites all the kids on stage. So come on in and get cozy with a nice warm bowl of story soup!
Hideout theater, 617 Congress, Austin. Info: (512) 971-1111
Currently - March 7th, 2010, Thursday - Saturday
THE FLAMING IDIOTS, Starring Jon O'Connor, Kevin Hunt and Rob Williams
Time: tba, Tickets: $ tba $
Just when you thought The Flaming Idiots days of jugglin', jokin', throwin', swallowin', leapin' and conquerin' Broadway were over, Austin brings them back! The Flaming Idiots are returning to stage at ZACH for the sort of theatre circus hilarity that brought them to international acclaim and got them kicked out of Williamson County. Prepare to be amazed as you watch their signature spectacle come to stage with bound-for-Broadway reunion act that is far more outrageous than you ever thought theatre could be.
"Most of the time, people want you to stop being an idiot: But not when you're Jon O'Connor, Kevin Hunt and Rob Williams." - The Austin Chronicle
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd (Kleberg Stage) @ Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x221
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UPCOMING EVENTS
-- February 2010 --
February 5th, 2010, Friday
SISTER MOSES: THE STORY OF HARRIET TUBMAN,
Time: 7:30pm, Tickets: $10.00 - $20.00
Featuring local dancer/choreographer, Renee Davis as Harriet Tubman and Renee Morgan Brooks as the voice of Harriet Tubman. Experience this true story about Harriet Tubman-- the former slave-turned spy, nurse and scout for the Union army during the Civil War-- brought to life through movement, African drums, strings and traditional spirituals sung by the Huston-Tillotson University Concert Choir.
Shoreline Center, 15201 Burnet Road, Austin. Info: (512) 297-7410
February 5th & 6th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
WONDERLAND!,
Time: , Tickets: $ tba $
The Musical Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice, Book adapted by James DeVita, Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Dougherty Arts Theater, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin,. Info: (512)
February 5th & 6th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
MEG.ANNE.MAUD, choreographed, written, and performed by Meg Sullivan
Time:7:00pm. Tickets: $7.00
Meg Sullivan and Rude Mechs are proud to present Meg.Anne.Maud, a work-in-progress production that will transform The Off Center into a mapped imaginary landscape where the audience will be invited to think about how archives affect our bodies, how our favorite book characters live within us, how memories move through space
Sullivan combines choreography, video, and maps to re-member the life stories of Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables, and herself, and to re-imagine places, spaces, and the geographies of memory. Come add a name to the bosom friend map! Taste some raspberry cordial! Watch the radar for coming storms!
The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 476-7833
February 6th, 2010, Saturday
C. S. LEWIS' THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS ,
Time: 4:00pm & 8:00pm, Tickets: $34.00 - $81.00
C. S. Lewis' brilliant novel, The Screwtape Letters, reveals spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view. This funny, provocative and wickedly-witty theatrical adaptation starring award winning actors Max McLean as Screwtape and Karen Eleanor Wight as Toadpipe - critically acclaimed in New York; standing room only at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C.; and called the "most successful show in the history of Chicago's Mercury Theater" by the Chicago Tribune - will change the way you think about the influence of demons in your everyday life
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 6th, 2010, Saturday
AMERICAN VOICES,
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $29.00 - $59.00
Texas favorite Larry Gatlin joins forces with Nashville’s own Crystal Gayle and Irish-American Andy Cooney. This evening will feature Gatlin hits such as Houston, Sure Feels Like Love, and All the Gold in California. Crystal is an entertainer beloved around the world, from symphony halls to Carnegie Hall from the best-kept stages in Las Vegas to the prestige of the London Palladium, she crosses musical genres and oceans, encompassing all the dazzling qualities that her name implies. Labeled by The New York Times as “Irish-America’s Favorite Son,” Andy Cooney brings his Irish folk songs to this triple threat evening. Together for the first time, they’ll celebrate America!
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
February 8th & 9th, 2010, Monday & Tuesday
Susanne Abbott Live, "No History of Prevention"
Time: 7:30pm, Tickets: $20.00
Known for her roles in ZACH hits such as Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Cabaret, and Speeding Motorcycle, Abbott is back at ZACH performing live in a two-night stand to celebrate the highly anticipated release of her new self-penned, full-length CD entitled, NO HISTORY OF PREVENTION.
Don't miss your chance to catch one of Austin's most dynamic artists alongside an all-star band of Austin's best including Michael Ramos, Michael Longoria, David Murray and Lannie Hilboldt, in an electrifying evening of pop, contemporary folk balladry and rock in one of Austin's best listening rooms.
A blend of contemporary folk, pop, and Americana, NO HISTORY OF PREVENTION is an exquisite showcase of remarkable song craft delivered with an impeccable phrasing and vocal power that fans of Susanne Abbott have come to know and expect.
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd, @ Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x221
February 9th, 2010, Tuesday
Brazil's GRUPO DE RUA, Bruno Beltrão, artistic director
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $26.00
Unfettered by trends and dismissing commercialization, street dancing has officially come into its own not only as an accepted and viable art form, but as an expression that has revolutionized an entire artistic genre. What began in the streets of New York quickly spread around the world and embedded itself in Brazil— a country where beats are celebrated and dance is a generation’s second language. Bruno Beltrão launched Grupo de Rua in 1996, and the powerhouse company immediately began to capture fans across the world, competing, showcasing and bringing their distinctive brand of hip hop to new audiences. Sixteen years later, the conversation between hip hop and contemporary dance has created a new language distinctly Brazilian, and all street.
Hogg Memorial Auditorium, UT, Austin. Info:(800)-687-6010, Box Office: (512) 471-1444
February 9th, 2010, Tuesday
START TREKKIN - AUSTIN, Theater, Improvisation, Film, and Comedy
Time: 7:00pm, Tickets: $8.00 - $10.00
"Start Trekkin", produced by the Hideout Theatre, played to a near sold-out house last fall at the Alamo South Lamar, so now they're bringing their completely improvised parody of the classic tv show to the Alamo Ritz downtown.
Based on audience suggestions, the show's comedic cast will boldly create a never-before-seen space epic set in the original Star Trek universe, preceded by a series of interactive improv games and scenes - including live improvised dubbing of classic Star Trek tv clips and 60s era commercials!
You'll be stunned by...
authentic music and sound effects!
fake rocks and cheap-looking sets!
thinly veiled social allegory!
The final frontier will never be the same.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at the Ritz, 320 E. 6th Street, Austin (Info) (512) 476-1320
Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.
February 9th, 2010, Tuesday
GRUPO DE RUA,
Time:8:00pm, Tickets: $ tba $
Unfettered by trends and dismissing commercialization, street dancing has officially come into its own not only as an accepted and viable art form, but as an expression that has revolutionized an entire artistic genre. What began in the streets of New York quickly spread around the world and imbedded itself in Brazil— a country where beats are celebrated and dance is a generation’s second language. Bruno Beltrão launched Grupo de Rua in 1996, and the powerhouse company immediately began to capture fans across the world, competing, showcasing and bringing their distinctive brand of hip hop to new audiences. Sixteen years later, the conversation between hip hop and contemporary dance has created a new language distinctly Brazilian, and all street.
Hogg Memorial Auditorium, UT, Austin. Info:(800)-687-6010, Box Office: (512) 471-1444
February 12th, 2010, Friday
UNPLUGGED AT THE PARAMOUNT #3, featuring Joe Ely, Billy Joe Shaver, Slaid Cleaves, and Amy Cook
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $ tba $
Four of Texas' finest singer-songwriters will share the stage in the intimate setting of the Paramount Theatre to kick off festivities for the 2010 Austin Marathon weekend. Texas troubadour Joe Ely, honky-tonk hero Billy Joe Shaver, Americana favorite Slaid Cleaves and rising star Amy Cook will perform in an acoustic "guitar pull" format at this benefit for the Livestrong Foundation and the historic Paramount Theatre. There will be a silent auction featuring yellow Nike caps commemorating Lance Armstrong's Tour de France victories autographed by sports stars and celebrities like cycling great Eddy Merckx, baseball legend Nolan Ryan, golfer Ben Crenshaw and many others. Don't miss this chance to hear some of Austin's most treasured performing artists and support two great causes
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-977-6849
February 12th - 14th, 2010, Friday - Sunday
TRUTH & BEAUTY, The Bach Project
Time: 8:00pm /Sun. 3:00pm Tickets: $ tba $
For Valentine's Day weekend, we present a new contemporary evening-length from Stephen Mills. Utilizing music both composed and inspired by J.S. Bach, this world-premiere dance work includes a variety of movement styles and interactive media.
Truth & Beauty / The Bach Project will feature three sections: A solo section with Dr. Schumann on piano, a section featuring seven musicians from The Austin Chamber Music Center and a final section of new Bach-inspired music composed and performed by another 12 member ensemble, led by Reynolds.
Music: J.S. Bach, Philip Glass, Graham Reynolds
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
February 12th - 21st, 2010, Friday - Sunday
Project FORKLIFT, Forklift Danceworks presents six choreographers takin' the challenge
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $12.00 - $20.00
Forklift Danceworks presents Project FORKLIFT, a concert of six dances by local choreographers, including a new work by Artistic Director Allison Orr- all in the style of Forklift Danceworks. Orr, who premiered The Trash Project in September and is known for creating dances with a unique and broad cast of performers, has challenged five of her favorite Austin dancemakers to choreograph dances in the style of Forklift Danceworks. Dances either engage people as performers not typically thought of as dancers and/or include material that in some way stretches commonly held perceptions of contemporary dance. The five choreographers taking the challenge are Mari Akita, Ann Berman, Caroline Sutton Clark, Sharon Marroquín, and Zenobia Taylor.
The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, Austin. Info: (512) 447-6405
February 13, 2010, Saturday
KREMLIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA,
Time: 3:00pm, Tickets: $25.00
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, founded and led by Misha Rachlevsky, has earned national and international recognition as one of Russia's leading ensembles.
Founded in 1991, the orchestra, comprising some of Russia's finest young string players, has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director Misha Rachlevsky. Whether it is the highly-acclaimed CDs or its mesmerizing concerts, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin's warmth and high energy create addictive performances that stay with listeners long after the last note has been played.
In addition to an active schedule of presenting concerts and festivals in Moscow, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin tours regularly in North and South America, Europe and the Far East.
With seventeen years of excellence under its belt, a devoted audience in its home base, Moscow, an awards-winning CD catalog of over thirty CDs and an increasing demand for performances internationally, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin enthusiastically continues its busy schedule of concerts, festivals, recordings and touring.
The Round Top Festival Institute, Festival Hill, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top, Info: (979) 249-3129
February 17th - 21st, 2010, Wednesday - Sunday
ALEGRÍA, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Time: tba, Tickets: $ tba $
In the enigmatic and troubling world of Alegría, the human spirit remains implacable despite all the trials, tribulations and uncertainty. As a rallying cry, Alegría celebrates this vital force of change.
Cedar Park Center, Austin. Info: (512)
February 18th, 2009, Thursday
GABRIEL IGLESIAS, The Fluffy Shop Tour
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $40.50
Gabriel Iglesias is an unbelievably funny & gifted performer who’s shows are a hilarious mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. Known as the "fluffy" comic, the 32-year old funny man often riffs about his girthy middle - whether it's talking about how little dancing it takes for him to work up a sweat at the nightclub, or hearing his girlfriend coo "chocolate cake" over the telephone.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 18th - 21st, 2010, Thursday - Sunday
SESAME STREET LIVE, “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends”
Time: Thur. 7:00pm / Fri. 10:00am & 7:00pm / Sat. 10:30am, 2:00pm. & 5:30pm / Sun. 1:00pm & 4:30pm
Tickets: $13.00 - $29.00
Imagine singing and dancing with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends! It’s as easy as counting “1-2-3 Imagine!” This high-energy musical will transport audiences to far away places as Ernie captains the high seas, Elmo dances to the rhythm of the African rainforest and Bert meets an octopus who has the blues. It’s a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 19th & 20th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
TIM CONWAY, An Evening with
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $45.00 - 101.00
Tim Conway is best known for his role on The Carol Burnett Show, an 11-year stint that garnered him five Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, major accolades from critics, and three generations of fans. Join us for a truly humorous, truly authentic retrospective evening with this legendary comic.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 19th - March 7th, 2010, Friday - Sunday
R E N T , Jonathan Larson’s rock opera based on Puccini’s La Boheme
Time: 7:30pm / Sun. 3:00pm, Tickets: $12.00
Artistic Director Dede Clark and Musical Director Noel Alford celebrate the 30th year of KidsActing with the widely acclaimed musical RENT. Featuring the actors of the advanced musical program, RENT is the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to endure and create in New York City. In the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, these friends tell an unforgettable tale of learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices, and living for today.
Center Stage Texas, 2826 Real St., Austin. Info: (512) 836-KIDS (836-5437)
February 20th, 2010, Friday
THE COLORADO RIVER WALKERS,
Time: start 8:00am - 12:00pm, Fees: $4 for adults, $2 for seniors, with children 12 and under free.
A volksmarch is a non-competitive walking event, completed at your own pace within the designated start times. It 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. IVV Record Books and New Walker Packets will be available for sale at the event. Routes of 10 and 5 kilometers will be available.
Walking sticks, hiking boots and hats will be very helpful. The event will be held rain or shine.
The Colorado River Walkers, an organization which meets monthly, also sponsors year-round events available daily in Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock and Georgetown. For more information, contact Jo Ann Fries at 512-480-0291 or joannwoolf@aol.com
McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 Texas Highway 71 in Cedar Creek. Info: (512) 480-0291
February 20th, 2010, Saturday
FERDINAND THE BULL,
Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $9.00 / adults $12.00
The Hudson Vagabond Puppets presents Ferdinand the Bull, the gentle tale of a big, strong peace loving bull who would rather smell the flowers than fight much to the annoyance of the proud bullfighter! This narrated ballet, told with delightful larger-than-life characters and captivating masked dancers,brings a message of non-violence that is as joyful for the eyes as it is the soul.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
February 20th, 2010, Saturday
SHAKTI CHAKRA - The Energy Cycle, Indian Classical Music Circle of Austin
Time: 6:00pm, Tickets: $20.00, $10.00 snrs. stds, Members Free
The Emmy Award winning dance ballet "Shakti Chakra - The Energy Cycles" uses the classical Bharata Natyam dance form to portray the five divine acts of the gods according to Hindu philosophy: creation, sustenance, protection, purification and dissolution. The activities are presented in abstract segments using pure dance movement to convey the idea of each act, followed by interpretational segments using expressional dance and gestural sequences. With a rich vocabulary of facial expressions, precise dancing, and a balance of solemnity and humor, the Natya dancers describe a spiritual reality through a contemporary sensibility.
Akins High School, 10701 S 1st Street, Austin. Info: (512)
February 20th, 2010
BLACK GRACE,
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
From the seat of the beautiful Maori culture, Black Grace presents a powerful extension of their heritage through contemporary dance. Hailing from New Zealand, this all-male group travels from thundering stomps, to breathtaking swaying displays of raw spirit. With an explosive combination of rhythm, energy and passion, Black Grace offers a performance both brave and deeply moving.
Texas Performing Arts at U.T. Austin (formally Bass Concert Hall), Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
February 20th, 2010, Saturday
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, presents Diahann Carroll
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $48.00
Diahann Carroll is the consummate entertainer. So varied and dynamic are her gifts, that she continually astounds fans and critics alike with her versatility and magnetism. She is one of America’s major performing talents appearing on the Broadway stage, in motion pictures and television, and as a Las Vegas headliner. Diahann Carroll is a Tony Award winner, Emmy and Grammy nominee, Golden Globe winner and a Best Actress Oscar nominee.
Enjoy showstoppers such as “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Some of These Days,” “As If We Never Said Goodbye,” and many more with your Austin Symphony Orchestra.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
February 21st, 2010, Sunday
THE BEATLES CLASSICALLY, with McCallum Fine Arts Academy Orchestra
Time: 7:00pm, Tickets: $22.00 - $32.00 / stds. $15.00 w/ID
McCallum's Fine Arts Academy Orchestra backs up Austin's Favorite Beatles Tribute Band, The Eggmen, with special guest The Apple Trio in a Benefit Concert
They are a talented bunch of kids who have recently been invited to perform next year at Lincoln Center in Washington, D.C. Last year they performed at Carnegie Hall. To help finance the trip to Lincoln Center, The Eggmen--an immensely popular Beatles cover band--has offered to perform a concert with members of the McCallum Orchestra.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 26th, 2010, Friday
EVENT,
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $36.50 - $45.00
Sarah Vowell has turned her gimlet eye — and razor-sharp tongue — toward everything from her father's homemade (and life-sized) cannon and her obsession with the "Godfather" films, to the New Hampshire primary and her Cherokee ancestors' forced march on the Trail of Tears. Vowell is best known for her monologues and documentaries for public radio's This American Life.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
February 26th, 2010, Friday
KRISTJAN JARVI’S ABSOLUTE ENSEMBLE, featuring Simone Dinnerstein, piano
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $28.00
Perhaps the question at the center of Absolute Bach is: what would Bach do? The argument could be made that the maestro would be rolling over in his grave. But more likely, he would give a thumbs up to the irreverent but thoroughly inspired interpretations of his work. Absolute Ensemble joins forces to create and track the Bach Inventions from their not-so-humble beginnings to an entirely new and unique development. The Inventions will take an off-beat journey from Baroque to rock through to Gypsy folk and hip hop. Guest artists Simone Dinnerstein joins Absolute as they rediscover Bach.
Hogg Memorial Auditorium, UT, Austin. Info:(800)-687-6010, Box Office: (512) 471-1444
February 26th - 27th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, with Barbara Nissman, piano
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $48.00
“Virtuosity with her is the handmaiden of musical understanding; where color, intensity, and poetry are required, Nissman delivers the goods.” – The Chicago Tribune
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 327-3540
February 27th, 2010, Saturday
RED, HOT & SOUL 2010, fundraiser for Zachary Scott Theatre
Time: tba, Tickets: $200.00 - $500.00
Red, Hot & Soul: Uniquely Austin a night of dinner, dancing, music,and fun!
ZACH Theatre exists to create a unique theatre experience that ignites the imagination, lifts the spirit, and creates meaningful dialogue that engages our community. Off the Mainstage, ZACH reaches more than 50,000 children in Austin every year through Project InterAct touring shows, Playspace performances, and the Performing Arts School’s summer camps and year-round classes. Your participation in the 2010 Red, Hot and Soul event will make a difference at ZACH!
Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez, Austin. Zach's Box Office: (512) 476-0594
February 28th, 2010, Sunday
GROOVALOO ,
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
See them live! They’re the hip-hop-influenced winners of NBC’s recent Superstars of Dance competition The 14-member cast, an eclectic group of the world’s most renowned freestyle and hip-hop dancers, combines the authenticity of A Chorus Line and the energy of STOMP to celebrate the heart and soul of this incredible form of dance.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
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-- March 2010 --
Marach 2nd, 2010, Tuesday
IN THE MOOD, A 1940's Big Band Swing Revue,
Time: 7:00pm, Tickets: $27.00 - $47.00
In The Mood is the 1940's Big Band Theatrical Swing Dance Revue that celebrates America's Greatest Generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other greats of the 1940's. Featuring a company of 19 on stage, including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, the show's music arrangements (42 songs in all), costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets!
IN THE MOOD takes a retro look at SWING, the music that moved the nation's spirit and helped win a war. This was the last time when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music. This music and dance was performed to up-tempo big band rhythms and mellow intimate ballads, a mood was set to inspire a future filled with hope, promise and prosperity. In The Mood immerses the audience in the swing, rhythm, jazzy, brassy, sentimental, romantic and patriotic music of that important time.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: (512) 692-0530
March 2nd - 7th, 2010, Tuesday - Sunday
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Time:8:00pm, Tickets: $20.00 - $64.00
The Tony Award winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour.
In what is a huge theatrical feat, audiences will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Chaim Topol, star of the original motion picture, in his farewell performance of the award winning role that made him legendary in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic.
No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with TOPOL’s farewell performance in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
Texas Performing Arts at U.T. Austin (formally Bass Concert Hall), Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
March 3rd, 2010, Wednesday
Peter Schickele’s P.D.Q, Bach Jekyll & Hyde Tour
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
A hysterically irreverent examination of the world of classical music as seen through the eyes of Johann Sebastian Bach’s long-forgotten relative, P.D.Q. Bach, and Peter Schickele. Relish such P.D.Q. classics as the recently discovered Four Next-to-Last Songs and the heart-rendering Shepherd on the Rocks, With a Twist, which features Prof. Schickele playing the tromboon (a cross between a trombone and a bassoon). The Jekyll—or is it Hyde?—part of the program features songs by Peter Schickele, including the notorious rock ‘n’ roll settings of famous Shakespeare speeches, as heard on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
March 4th, 2010, Thursday
KEVIN SMITH, An Evening with
Time: 7:30pm. Tickets: $ tba $
Silent Bob Speaks! For one night only, Kevin Smith, director of "Clerks," "Chasing Amy," and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno," breaks his silence in a rare LIVE appearance including an exclusive, no holds barred Q&A session!
Long Center for the Performing Arts, Dell Hall, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
March 4th - 6th, 2010, Thursday - Saturday
2010 UIL Basketball
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
Girls State Basketball Tournament
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
March 4th - 7th, 2010, Thursday - Sunday
MARK TWAIN, Performed by James Bianchi
Time: Thur. 7:30pm / 8:00pm / Sun. 4:00pm, Tickets: $25.00
He is one of the most beloved writers in world literature, the quintessential American wit. He has been dead now for almost a century, but in this one-man show, James Bianchi presents Mark Twain as he appeared to audiences in the early 1900s, alive and in mischievous spirits, joking, smoking, and sharing with us his elegant humor and wise observations on the human condition.
Unity Theatre, 300 Church Street, Brenham. Info: (979) 830-8358
March 5th, 2010, Saturday
SPIRIT OF UGANDA ,
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
“First rate” and “Inspiring,” raves The New York Times. This award-winning cast of performers, all African orphans aged 8 to 18, brings to life the sounds and music of East Africa. These ambassadors for Uganda’s 2.4 million orphans personify the resilience and promise of Africa’s next generation as they raise funds to support themselves and others displaced in their homeland.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
March 5th - 7th, 2010, Friday - Sunday
CANCIÓN DEL CUERPO, University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance
Time: 8:00pm, Sun. 2:00pm, Tickets: $20.00
The joy of expression and the skill of interpretation are pillars in the world of dance. In this crowd-pleasing performance experience, notable Artistic Directors and The University of Texas Faculty Members Lyn C. Wiltshire and Yacov Sharir, along with guest choreographer Álvaro Restrepo, bring a vital new dance experience to the stage. Restrepo is the co-director of El Colegio Del Cuerpo de Cartagena de Indias – Colombia´s first Contemporary Dance choreographic formation center, a dance school for disadvantaged children, and a professional dance company. Through his work with Afrodescendent communities, Restrepo’s dedication to his art becomes a vehicle for exploring human rights, race and social justice. This special program will present new works by the featured choreographers, performed by dance majors in UT’s Dance Repertory Theatre together with company members of El Colegio del Cuerpo.
B. Iden Payne Theatre, Austin. Info: (512) 471-1444
March 6th, 2010, Saturday
COMPLETE BRAHMS VIOLIN SONATAS,
Time: 7:30pm, Tickets: $25.00 / $10.00 stds
Concert featuring violinist Soovin Kim and Michelle Schumann performing Brahms' complete Sonatas for Violin and Piano. Don't miss this super-star who won the first prize at the Paganini International Competition when he was only 20 years old! Other accolades include recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Henryk Szeryng Career Award, and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award.
PROGRAM
Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Major, Opus 78
Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, Opus 100
Scherzo in C minor
Sonata for Violin and Piano in D minor, Opus 108
First Unitarian Church, 4700 Grover Ave., Austin. Info: (512) 454.7562
March 6th, 2010, Saturday
BEAUTY & THE BEAST,
Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $9.00 / $12.00 Adults
Adventure…Romance…Ancient curses! This musical has it all! Be transported to a magical time in provincial France as American Family Theater presents Beauty and the Beast - a fantastic tale of courage and compassion where a beautiful girl discovers the power of love can overcome even the beastliest of adversities.
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
March 9th - 14th, 2010, Tuesday -Sunday
LADY BIRD, PAT & BETTY: TEA FOR THREE,
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
Emmy Award-winning actress Elaine Bromka reveals a gallery of intimate portraits of three remarkable, radically different First Ladies-Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford. We discover each at a threshold moment in her life, and learn the personal cost of what Pat Nixon called "the hardest unpaid job in the world."
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
March 11th, 2010, Thursday
SO PERCUSSION,
Time: . Tickets: $30.00
They are young, lyrical, brilliant, funky and sort of “out there.” Perhaps there is no definitive description of this modern performance ensemble. But a look at the artists that inspire them, including David Lang and John Cage, may harbor some clues as to what this NYC group is really all about. As musicians, they are downright academic in how they absorb the modern masters. But their interpretations are charged with a mandate to destroy the boundaries of their percussive instincts. For this performance, they present a new piece for two
vibraphones and two marimbas
written by composer Steve Reich, promising a melodic and totally unique musical experience.
McCullough Theatre, UT Campus, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
March 11th - 13th, 2010, Thursday - Saturday
2010 UIL Basketball
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
Boys State Basketball Tournament
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
March 12th - 13th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, with Douglas Harvey, cello
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $48.00
“[Harvey] brought rich tone, beautiful vibrato, assertive and sensitive phrasing…” – San Antonio Express News
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 327-3540
March 13th, 2010, Saturday
WALK LIKE A MAN - The Play, by Laurinda D. Brown
Time: 7:00pm, Tickets: $20.00
What began as a self-published novel has evolved, as of August 2009, into the first African American lesbian play to be performed Off-Broadway. Walk Like A Man - The Play features a culturally diverse cast who alternately employs drama and comedy to portray labels, issues, and stereotypes in relationships such as runaway youth, love and religious controversies, sexual identity, and domestic violence, safe sex, HIV/AIDS, affairs in the workplace, and more. Though it addresses tackles serious issues, the play doesn't take sides; it, instead, presents scenarios and opts to educate the audience and allow theater patrons to come to their own conclusions.
Austin Ventures Studio Theater at Ballet Austin, 501 W. 3rd Street, Austin. Info: (512)
March 17th - 21st, 2010
SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE + FESTIVALS 2010,
Time: varies, Tickets: $ tba $
SXSW 2010 Open For Business
Annual Music, Media and Film Festival, 10 days of workshops, showcases & entertainment
Interactive Conference and Festival: March 12th - 16th
Film Conference and Festival: March 12th - 20th
Music Conference and Festival: March 17th - 21st
Venues vary with artist, Austin. Info: (512)-467-7979
March 17th - April 4th, 1010,
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA,
Time: tba, Tickets: $29.00 - $79.00
With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. Adapted from Gaston Leroux’s classic novel of mystery and suspense, this award-winning musical has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and is now the longest-running show in Broadway history.
Texas Performing Arts at U.T. Austin (formally Bass Concert Hall), Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
March 25th, 2010, Thursday
PATTI LUPONE and MANDY PATINKIN, An Evening with
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
Two legendary Broadway stars combine for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. This incredible show reunites these Tony Award®-winning virtuosos (and lifelong friends) for the first time since Evita. Much more than a concert, this unique musical love story is told entirely through a masterful selection of the greatest songs ever written for the stage. Funny, passionate, intimate, and utterly unforgettable, this is An Evening no fan of musical theatre should miss.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
March 26th - 28th, 2010, Friday - Sunday
THE PEDDLER SHOW & THE TEXAS AND LOUISIANA GREAT OUTDOORS EXPO, A His & Hers Weekend
Time: Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-4pm, Tickets: $5.00 (for both events
MEN: REJOICE!
For the past 33 years, The Peddler Show has been a Fredericksburg institution. Its upscale arts and crafts offer shoppers a one stop shop for unique gifts, clothing and more, drawing folks from all across Texas.
Until now, however, men attending The Peddler Show (sometimes against their will) have found little to get excited about. SOLUTION: The His & Hers Weekend!
This March, the producers of The Texas and Louisiana Great Outdoors Expo Series are teaming up with The Peddler Show to feature an all new Outdoors Pavilion, something men are VERY excited about. Men (and women too) will find the latest in Hunting, Fishing, Boating and Outdoor Gear and Accessories from the Hill Country’s top dealers and suppliers. The best part is that access to the Outdoors Pavilion and The Peddler Show are both included in the $5 admission price - good all weekend!
The His & Hers Weekend Concept began in Beaumont, Texas in 2008 – and was an immediate success! Men and women at the event were finally able to shop together, and like it! Fredericksburg is the ultimate location for this event’s expansion – known as both a shopper’s and sportsman’s paradise. We hope to see you at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Fredericksburg. Info: 800-775-2774
March 26th - April 10th, 2010
WAITING FOR GODOF
Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 2:00pm, Tickets: $10:00pm - $13.00
A modern classic almost from its first performance in 1953, this play has been required reading for most of two generations. Two men discuss everything and nothing as they wait for the elusive Godot. The Broadway revival of "Waiting for Godot" has recently closed, so we bring it to you. Come and join us for a surprising evening of Beckett.
Show Rating: May not be suitable for young children - parental discretion is advised.
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 Lee Street, Round Rock. Info: (512) 244-0440
March 27th, 2010, Saturday
PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN, An Evening with
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
Two legendary Broadway stars combine for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. This incredible show reunites these Tony Award®-winning virtuosos (and lifelong friends) for the first time since Evita. Much more than a concert, this unique musical love story is told entirely through a masterful selection of the greatest songs ever written for the stage. Funny, passionate, intimate, and utterly unforgettable, this is An Evening no fan of musical theatre should miss.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
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April 1st, 2010, Thursday
ANTHONY BOURDAIN, An Evening with
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $30.00 - $150.00
His memoir Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly became an international sensation and a must-read. His travel and food series called Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations is watched by millions each week on the Travel Channel. Hear Tony talk about his culinary and travel adventures up close and personal.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
April 3rd & 4th, 2010, Saturday & Sunday
HEART O' TEXAS ORCHID SOCIETY, 39th Annual Orchid Show & Sale
Time: Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm & Sun.10:00am - 4:00pm , Tickets: $ FREE $
"Easter Orchids"
This year we are very proud to present the 39th Annual Orchid Show here in Austin . Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from vendors and society members. Need flowers for Easter...orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S. , so why not get an orchid this year for that special occasion.
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin. Info: (512) 477-8672
April 8th, 2010, Thursday
SO PERCUSSION,
Time: . Tickets: $ tba $
They are young, lyrical, brilliant, funky and sort of “out there.” Perhaps there is no definitive description of this modern performance ensemble. But a look at the artists that inspire them, including David Lang and John Cage, may harbor some clues to what this NYC group is really all about. As musicians, they are downright academic in how they absorb the modern masters. But their interpretations are charged with a mandate to destroy the boundaries of their percussive instincts. For this performance, they present an entirely new piece written by world-renowned composer Steve Reich, promising a melodic and totally unique musical experience.
McCullough Theatre, UT Campus, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 9th, 2010, Friday
Black Grace,
Time: 6:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
From the seat of the beautiful Maori culture, Black Grace presents a powerful extension of their spiritual heritage through contemporary dance. Hailing from New Zealand, this all-male group travels from thundering stomps, to breathtaking swaying displays of raw spirit. With an explosive combination of rhythm, energy and passion, Black Grace offers a performance both brave and deeply moving.
Texas Performing Arts at U.T. Austin (formally Bass Concert Hall), Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 9th - 10th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, with Ingrid Fliter, piano
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $48.00
“…an exciting technique and keen intelligence animated by an impetuous temperament…a remarkable talent.” – The New York Times
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info:(512) 476-6064
April 10th, 2010, Saturday
MAX & RUBY,
Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm. Tickets: $9.00 / $12.00 Adults
Can patient bunny Ruby put on a play for Grandma’s birthday without little brother Max spoiling the fun? Can Ruby’s Bunny Scout friends help get things done? Theatreworks USA presents Max and Ruby- the bunny siblings who, no matter what, treat each other with kindness and love. Don’t miss this whimsical story full of music, fun and a big dose of mischief from little bunny brother Max!
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. Box Office: (512) 329-6753
April 10th - May 31st, 2010, (Saturdays & Sundays)
SCARBOROUGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 2010,
Time: 10:00am-7:00pm. Tickets: $22.00 adult / $8.50 Children gate.(Season and Early Bird special before March 5th, 2009
Join the Knights as they honor their King and Queen on the final Weekend of Scarborough Renaissance Festival as the gates close on its 29th season.
Don’t miss the limited engagement of Owain Phyfe this weekend. Owain is considered a modern day troubadour in the classic tradition. He is a vocalist, instrumentalist and composer who concentrates on Renaissance and Medieval music. Phyfe explains, “It became my dream to present the beauty of Renaissance music, not as a documentary but as a living expression.”
IH-35E exit 399/A and go west on FM 66 for 1.6 miles. Free Parking
2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, 75168. Info: 972-938-3247
April 11th, 2010, Saturday
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, 2010 “Magical Memories”
Time: 7:00pm. Tickets:$15, $21, $32, $53 VIP and $115 Magic Circle
“We had so many enthusiastic fans demanding tickets and another opportunity to see this great show, we just had to come back as soon as possible,” said Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event marketing
The Globetrotters have been entertaining audiences around the nation and around the world since 1926. During the 2008 "Magic As Ever Tour," the Globetrotters added a stop in Macedonia to make it the 119th country visited by the group in its 83 year history. No team in the world, in any sport, has played in as many countries as the Harlem Globetrotters, who helped introduce the sport of basketball to many of those countries.
Frank Erwin Center, IH-35 at MLK Blvd, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 13th, 2010, Tuesday
LANG LANG, Christoph Eschenbach and the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
Experience the greatest classical pianist of the day, backed by acclaimed maestro Eschenbach and orchestra. Heralded as the “hottest artist on the classical music planet” by The New York Times, Lang Lang has played sold-out recitals and concerts in every major city in the world; he’s also the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the top American orchestras. Christoph Eschenbach is currently in his ninth season as music director of the Orchestre de Paris and is sought after by the finest orchestras and opera houses in the world to be a distinguished guest conductor.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
April 15th - 18th, 2010, Thursday - Sunday
A I P F . 2 0 1 0, 18th annual Austin International Poetry Festival
Time: varies w/venue, Tickets: $ varies $
The 18th annual Austin International Poetry Festival (AIPF) will be held April 15th through 18th, 2010. AIPF is a four-day, city-wide celebration of poetry and poets of every age and every kind. Over a dozen poetry readings, 8 open mics, 6 workshops, 3 poetry slams, 2 anthology readings and a poetry all-nighter will be held at local coffeeshops, bookstores, theaters, gardens and historical sites throughout beautiful downtown Austin, Texas. Over 20 featured international and national poets will be in attendance, stage and page-poets alike, reading alongside over 150 registered AIPF poets. All events, including open-mics and children/youth readings and workshops, are free and open to the public. Registration is required only for adult participants. 2010 AIPF Headquarters will be Ruta Maya Coffeehouse.
AIPF Headquarters: Ruta Maya Coffeehouse, Austin. Info: (512) 731.5907
April 15th - 18th, 2010, Thursday - Sunday
OLD SETTLER'S MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010, 23rd Annual Roots-Music Celebration
Time: Thur, 10:00am - 4:00pm Sun., Tickets: $ early bird price $
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) OSMF is Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy winning Americana music, arts & crafts, camping, food concessions & libations. Enjoy acoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass, jamgrass, old-time local favorites, performance workshops, a youth competition & award-winning artists from around the world.
Salt Lick Pavilion & Camp Ben McCulloch, Driftwood. Info: 1-888-512-SHOW (7469).
April 15th - May 23rd, 2010, Thursday - Saturday
OUR TOWN, By Thornton Wilder, Directed by Dave Steakley
Time: N/A, Tickets: $ tba $
"We all know that something is eternal. And it ain't houses and it ain't names, and it ain't earth, and it ain't even the stars."
ZACH theatre is bringing Grover's Corner to Riverside and Lamar for an Austin twist on Thornton Wilder's beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Celebrating heart, passion and community spirit, this Our Town production allows audience members to watch in several settings the courtship and marriage of George and Emily amid appearances by some of Austin's notable citizens and an extraordinary ensemble of local actors. The production is more than a play: it's an experience as unique as Austin!
"Mr. Wilder has transmuted the simple events of human life into universal reverie." - The New York Times
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd (Kleberg Stage) @ Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x221
April 16th, 2010, Friday
CHELSEA HANDLER with special guest, Jo Koy., "Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour"
Time: 8:00pm & 10:30pm, Tickets: $45.00 - $75.00
As one of the nation’s fastest-rising female stand-ups, Chelsea has performed to sold-out audiences at venues and festivals everywhere most recently, the prestigious Carnegie Hall. Her comedy mixes fearless honesty, ironic riffs and self-deprecations with no shortage of material. In March 2007 her first half-hour stand-up special, airing on Comedy Central, was a ratings hit. She regularly appears on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” has co-hosted “The View,” was profiled on “Nightline,” and has appeared on “Today,” LIVE with Regis and Kelly” and “Late Night with David Letterman."
Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman, Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 16th - 18th, 2010, Friday - Sunday
TEXAS MESQUITE ART FESTIVAL 2010 - San Angelo,
Time: Fri. 4:00pm - 9:00pm / 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. The Festival has continued to grow each year with new artists and wood workers from all parts of the state. In 2004, the Texas Mesquite Art Festival debuted in San Angelo. It has now become an annual festival to be held in April at Fort Concho.
Fort Concho, San Angelo. Info: (830)-997-8515 or 1-866-839-3378
April 19th - 22nd, 2010, Monday - Thursday
IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL!
Time: . Tickets: $ tba $
A sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home.
With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, IN THE HEIGHTS is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community – a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.
Experience the next chapter of the classic American story at the most joyous, exciting and award-winning new musical on Broadway. Find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home… IN THE HEIGHTS.
Texas Performing Arts at U.T. Austin (formally Bass Concert Hall), Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 20th - 25th, 2010, Tuesday - Sunday
IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards
Time: tba, Tickets: $ (tba: 2/11/2010) $
A sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home.
With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, IN THE HEIGHTS is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community – a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.
Experience the next chapter of the classic American story at the most joyous, exciting and award-winning new musical on Broadway. Find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home… IN THE HEIGHTS.
Texas Performing Arts at U.T. Austin (formally Bass Concert Hall), Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
April 25th, 2010, Sunday
THE BISCUIT BROTHERS LIVE!,
Time: 2:00pm & 4:30pm, Tickets: $15.00
The Biscuit Brothers is an Emmy Award winning TV show on PBS. It's also a very successful live act that has performed for thousands of children and families in venues all across the US. A true Austin favorite!
Sign Interpretation Available for 4:30 Performance.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
April 27th, 2010, Tuesday
DAVID SEDARIS, One of America's pre-eminent satirical writers
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $ tba $
One of America's pre-eminent satirical writers and speakers and a Paramount favorite is back! The show will be presented by the Paramount at the Long Center due to the ever-increasing demand for tickets.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
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May 1st, 2010, Saturday
IMMACULEE ILIBAGIZA, Faith, Hope & Forgivness
Time: 8:00pm, Tickets: $24.00 - $50.00
Join Immaculée Ilibagiza as she shares her remarkable story as written in her New York Times Bestseller Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust. In addition to Immaculee’s amazing account of strength and survival during the 1994 Rwandan holocaust, the evening will include an intimate question and answer session and a guest performance by a multi-denominational gospel choir
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
May 1st & 2nd, 2010, Saturday & Sunday
OLD PECAN STREET FALL FESTIVAL 2010,
Time: Sat. 11:00am - 10:00pm / Sun. 11:00am - 8:00pm, Tickets: $ FREE $
Enjoy over 250 arts and craft vendors, musical and performing artists, art classes, dance classes, a scholarship competition, international foods, a carnival, petting zoo, and much more. Admission is FREE
Enjoy 5 performance stages. Every year, a new surprise. We take pride on booking some of the most eclectic shows around. Some of our past performers include from local heroes Bob Schneider and Roky Erickson, to worldwide known acts such as Santiago Jimenez Jr
Downtown Austin on 6th. Street. Info: (512) 692-0530
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STOMP ,
Time: Tues - Fri @ 8:00pm; Sat @ 5:00pm & 9:00pm; Sun @ 3:00pm & 7:00pm, Tickets: $ tba $
Back by popular demand! With matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - STOMP fills the stage with magnificent rhythms. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849
May 7th - 9th, 2010, Friday - Sunday
COPPELIA,
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $ tba $
To close our season, we've chosen classical ballet's greatest comedy, Coppelia. A story of mistaken identity and a beautiful mechanical doll, Coppelia leaves young and old alike bemused by the antics of our two confused lovers, Swanhilda and Franz.
With a beautifully engaging score by Leo Delibes, you'll be whisked away to a doll maker's workshop on Mother's Day weekend.
Choreography by Arthur Saint-Leon Music by Leo Delibes
Accompaniment by The Austin Symphony Orchestra
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
May 7th - 9th, 2010, Friday - Saturday
COPPELIA,
Time: 8:00pm / 3:00pm Sun. Tickets: $ tba $
To close our season, we've chosen classical ballet's greatest comedy, Coppelia. A story of mistaken identity and a beautiful mechanical doll, Coppelia leaves young and old alike bemused by the antics of our two confused lovers, Swanhilda and Franz.
With a beautifully engaging score by Leo Delibes, you'll be whisked away to a doll maker's workshop on Mother's Day weekend.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 474.LONG (5664)
May 11th - 16th, 2010, Tuesday - Sunday
A CHORUS LINE,
Time: tba, Tickets: $ (tba: 4/1/2010) $
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed – to have the chance to dance. This is A Chorus Line , the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony® Awards, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A Chorus Line returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best.
Texas Performing Arts at U.T. Austin (formally Bass Concert Hall), Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
May 14th - 15th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, with Christopher O’Riley,
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $19.00 - $48.00
“…O’Riley played so delicately that he seemingly left no fingerprints on the keys, yet his melodies sung out with sweet clarity…” – The Washington Post
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive. Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
May 15th, 2010, Saturday
PARAMOUNT'S 94TH & STATE'S 74TH ANNIVERSARY GALA,
Time: 6:00pm, Tickets: $200.00 + $$
Grammy Award winning artist, Delbert McClinton will add his legendary name to the roster of history making performers that have taken our historic stage at this annual event.
Austin's own The Gourds will open the evening and SKYROCKET!, the after party band, is sure to keep you on your feet all night long. Remember, your purchases include access to these great entertainers, plus parking, dinner and drinks, dancing, and Austin's most exclusive live and silent auction. The funds raised from this event support the preservation of our two historic theatres. Last year's
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849 or (512) 692-0509.
MAY 21st - June 12th, 2010
FASHION, The High Style Musical
Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 2:00pm, Tickets: $10:00pm - $13.00
You are invited to the final dress rehearsal of the Long Island Mask & Wig Society's first musical production! Dedicated to the preservation of American Theatre, they have set out to perform a 19th century American classic called "Fashion: or Life in New York" by Anna Cora Mowatt, the first female dramatist in America. They've brought in a director and composer from New York, and he has been working very hard with the ladies to make this production special. As a matter of fact, he's had "private rehearsals" with each and every one of them... and at tonight's final dress rehearsal they will all find out about each other’s "private" rehearsals... and then the sparks begin to fly...
Show Rating: May not be suitable for young children - parental discretion is advised.
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 Lee Street, Round Rock. Info: (512) 244-0440
May 28th & 29th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
FREDERICKSBURG CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 2010,
Time: Fri. 6:00pm - 12:00am. / Sa. 11:00am - 12:00am, Tickets: $6.00 - $12.00, 12 and under $1
We'll be serving up red beans and rice, boudin, gumbo, and - of course - crawfish … Other Cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy. And for those who don't like crawfish, the festival will offer hamburgers, corndogs, and plenty of German sausage - what Fredericksburg is known for.
Food and fun for all ages are available. The festival will offer a children's area for kids of all ages and arts and crafts of all kinds will be there for your shopping pleasure. Plus a rock-climbing wall to challenge the young and the old.
Marktplatz • (Market Square), Downtown Fredericksburg. Info: (830) 997-8515
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-- June 2010 --
June 3rd - July 11th, 2010, Thursday - Saturday
BECKY'S NEW CAR, By Steven Dietz, Starring Lauren Lane
Time: tba, Tickets: $ tba $
Lauren Lane (of TV's The Nanny and ZACH's The Clean House) stars in this lifeaffirming comedy about an eccentric millionaire who offers Becky the keys to a brand new life. This romantic farce by acclaimed local playwright Steven Dietz (author of last season's hit Shooting Star) offers a fantastically funny exploration about class, wealth and selling out during Becky's wild ride through a clever twist of events.
"Wacky and wistful, Becky's New Car maps out a road trip that lets the audience ride shotgun in a way most play"Mr. Wilder has transmuted the simple events of human life into universal reverie." - The New York Times
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x221
June 11th, 2010, Tuesday - Sunday
THE WIZARD OF OZ,
Time: tba, Tickets: $(tba: 4/22/2010)$
There truly is no place like home as the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ twists its way to a city near you! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends in this lavish production featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs.
A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss this chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience THE WIZARD OF OZ on stage
Texas Performing Arts at U.T. Austin (formally Bass Concert Hall), Austin. Box Office: (512) 477-6060
June 11th - 12th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, with Pink Martini
Time: 8:00pm. Tickets: $30.00
Somewhere between a 30’s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical and chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band and a Japanese film noir soundtrack is the 12-piece, Oregon-based “little orchestra” known the world over as Pink Martini.
Back by popular demand since their debut with the Austin Symphony in 2005, Pink Martini will delight Austin audiences with their refreshing blend of classical, jazz, Latin, and Parisian cabaret music. Pink Martini’s music has been featured in films and television shows, including Tortilla Soup, The Sopranos and West Wing.
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. Austin. Info: (512) 476-6064
June 12th & 13th, 2010, Saturday & Sunday
SAVVY KIDS CONFERENCE, focuses on K-8th grade (6-14 yrs)
Time: Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm / Sun. 9:00am - 4:00pm., Tickets: $8.00 online / $10 at the door
A family event with fun educational activities for kids. Kid-friendly information focuses on four main educational fitness 'pillars' including: environmental, financial, physical health and socio-economic topics.
. Choose among 3 stages of entertaining workshops and demonstrations.
. Discover kid-focused products and services on how to become 'fit' environmentally, financially, physically and socio-economically.
. Participate in vendor-sponsored booth activities and fun group challenges.
. Enroll in educational mini-courses (K-8th grade) held during the conference.
. Discover Austin events, activities, and organizations to get kids involved in their community.
. Collect lots of take home goodies.
. And much more.
Promoted bb MoneyFitKids, www.moneyfitkids.com
St Edwards University, Ragsdale Center, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin. Info: (512) 535-7457
June 24th - August 1st, 2010, Thursday - Saturday
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, Starring Martin Burke
Time: N/A, Tickets: $ tba $
Welcome to the musical comedy with tons of laughs and the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway! Martin Burke stars as a die-hard musical fan who puts on his favorite cast album, a 1928 hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," when the musical magically bursts to life. We are immediately immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take the cast and the audience soaring to the rafters. You might come drowsy, but you'll leave wide awake and humming a happy tune long after the final bow.
"Delightful, sparkling entertainment! You'll be over the moon! We haven't seen anything quite this original in a long time."
- The Associated Press
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x221
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-- July 2010 --
July 1st - 5th, 2010, Thursday - Monday
Tall Ships Event,
Time: n/a, Tickets: $ tba $
A grand fleet of South America's Tall Ships will depart Rio De Janiero and make 16 stops before sailing into Ingleside for a grand Parade of Sails and three days of public tours. This is a full scale event complete with entertainment, exhibits, education, and fun. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these majestic international mascots and pieces of history. Make plans now to participate in this extraordinary event.
Naval Station at Ingleside, Corpus Christi. Info: (361) 776-2517
July 16th & 17th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
NIGHT IN OLD FREDERICKSBURG,
Time: Fri. 6:00pm - 12:00am, Sat. 11:30am - 12:00am, Tickets: $6.00, $1.00 kids under 12yrs.
Family fun! Where the Fun Never Sets! Great German food and drink, German music on two stages, two days under the Adelsverein Halle, Texas music Saturday small pavilion, arts and crafts, kids area, historical exhibits. Lots of family fun!!
Downtown • Marktplatz • Fredericksburg. Info: 1-866-839-3378
July 23rd & 24th, 2010, Friday & Saturday
Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival,
Time: Fri. 3:00pm - 10:00pm / Sat.10:00am - 11:00pm, Tickets: $8.00 / under 12 $4.00 / Two day pass available
Spice it up!!! Celebrate the chili pepper and all things related. Salsa and spicy booths, entertainment- Monte Montgomery on Friday and Rotel & the Hot Tomatoes on Saturday, chili pepper fields, butterfly Haus, hot air balloon show, wildflower fields!
Wildseed Farms, 425 Wildflower Hills, Fredericksburg. Info: 1-800-848-0078 or 1-866-839-3378
July 23rd - August 14th, 2010
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Time: 8:00pm / Sun. 2:00pm, Tickets: $10:00pm - $13.00
This Youth Guild dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic novel, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
Show Rating: May not be suitable for young children - parental discretion is advised.
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 Lee Street, Round Rock. Info: (512) 244-0440
July 29th - September 12th, 2010, Thursday - Saturday
METAMORPHOSES, by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, Starring Martin Burke
Time: N/A, Tickets: $ tba $
With the audience seated intimately around a circular swimming pool, Ovid's beautiful myths about miraculous transformations are brought to exuberant and inventive life in the water by ZACH's ensemble of Austin actors in a visually stunning production. The transformational power of love, the inevitability of change, and the human ability to adapt are all explored in this humorous, moving and heart-felt adaptation of our shared cultural myths.
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd, Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x221
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-- August 2010 --
August 5th - September 12th, 2010, Thursday - Saturday
METAMORPHOSES, By Mary Zimmerman
Time: N/A, Tickets: $ tba $
It's summertime. Everyone into the pool! With the audience seated intimately around a circular pool, Ovid's beautiful myths about miraculous transformations are brought to exuberant and inventive life in the water by ZACH's ensemble of Austin actors in a visually stunning production. The transformational power of love, the inevitability of change, and the human ability to adapt are all explored in this humorous, moving and heart-felt adaptation of our shared cultural myths.
"Zimmerman's lovely, deeply affecting play shows that theater can provide not just escape, but sometimes a glimpse of the divine." -- Time Magazine- The Associated Press
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd (Kleberg Stage) @ Riverside Dr. at S. Lamar, Austin. Box Office: (512) 476-0541x221
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-- September 2010 --
September 11th & 12th, 2010, Saturday & Sunday
TEXAS METAL ARTS 2010, 6th Annual
Time: 1:00am - 5:00pm, Tickets: $FREE$
Celebrates its seventh year with more than 30 select Texas artists specializing in a wide array of metal arts. The artists work in every metal available, using a variety of techniques and applications.At this showcase of their work, you can see a broad spectrum of artwork for sale. And you can watch the artists demonstrate how these pieces are made – from a sculptor welding a huge metal assemblage to a jeweler soldering tiny bits of gold and silver.
Gruene Hall, 1601 Hunter Road, Gruene/New Braunfels, Info: (903) 852-3311
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-- October 2010 --
October 8th - 10th, 2010, Friday - Sunday
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL,
Time: varies, Tickets: $2010 3-Day Pass$
15 acres of music, music and more music: 3 DAYS - 8 STAGES - 130 BANDS. Band calendar is not listed
Zilker Park, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin. Info: (512) 454-2273
October 21st - 28th, 2010
17th ANNUAL AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
Time: Varies w/event. , Tickets: $ Badges $
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, Austin. Info: 800-310-3378
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-- November 2010 --
November 6th & 7th, 2010, Saturday & Sunday
AUSTIN CELTIC FESTIVAL #13,
Time: 11:00am to 8:00pm, Tickets: $12.00
The largest gathering of Celts in Central Texas is returning for their 13th annual celebration. Four stages of Irish, Scottish and Breton music, dance, storytelling, workshops and more. Plus, Sheepherding demos, Highland Games and over 30 Celt craft vendors.
Ladybird Lake at Fiesta Gardens, Austin. Info: (512) none given
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-- December 2010 --
December 3rd - 11th, 2010, Friday - Sunday ONLY
MAIN STREET BETHLEHEM with live nativity
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Admission: $ Donation $
This Christmas, visit Bethlehem . . . in Burnet Texas . . . as the ancient city of Christ’s birth comes alive again.
Feel the anticipation of Joseph and Mary approaching the gates, urgency quickening their steps.
Pick your way through transients, peddlers, the crippled, and aged in the town’s fringe. Experience the presence of animals as they affect all aspects of life in that time . . camels, donkeys, sheep, goats, chickens, and doves.
Explore the narrow streets to faint strains of ancient music and savor the smells of fresh goat butter, campfires, and hot bread. Then immerse yourself in the din of the marketplace; the revelers in the tavern, shouted insults to and from the Roman oppressors, merchants, craftspeople, taxpayers, and beggars all seeking money, or position, or revenge.
Search for the inn, only to find it full (as others did long ago). Then follow the trail to the cave where a road-weary couple has moved in with the animals, their place in God’s plan and secular history to be made secure on this night. For the child in their arms was the incarnation of God Himself, come to the world that all who would place their faith in Him might enjoy eternal fellowship in His presence..
First Baptist Church, 108 South Vanderveer, (Hwy 183 @ HEB store), Burnet, Information: (512) 756-6033
April 15th - 17th, 2011, Friday - Sunday
- 2011 -
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-- April 2011 --
TEXAS MESQUITE ART FESTIVAL 2011 - San Angelo,
Time: Fri. 4:00pm - 9:00pm / 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. The Festival has continued to grow each year with new artists and wood workers from all parts of the state. In 2004, the Texas Mesquite Art Festival debuted in San Angelo. It has now become an annual festival to be held in April at Fort Concho.
Fort Concho, San Angelo. Info: (830)-997-8515 or 1-866-839-3378
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-- May 2011 --
May 27th & 28th, 2011, Friday & Saturday
FREDERICKSBURG CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 2011,
Time: Fri. 6:00pm - 12:00am. / Sa. 11:00am - 12:00am, Tickets: $6.00 - $12.00, 12 and under $1
We'll be serving up red beans and rice, boudin, gumbo, and - of course - crawfish … Other Cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy. And for those who don't like crawfish, the festival will offer hamburgers, corndogs, and plenty of German sausage - what Fredericksburg is known for.
Food and fun for all ages are available. The festival will offer a children's area for kids of all ages and arts and crafts of all kinds will be there for your shopping pleasure. Plus a rock-climbing wall to challenge the young and the old.
Marktplatz • (Market Square), Downtown Fredericksburg. Info: (830) 997-8515
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-- April 2012 --
April 20th - 21st, 2012, Friday - Sunday
TEXAS MESQUITE ART FESTIVAL 2012 - San Angelo,
Time: Fri. 4:00pm - 9:00pm / 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. The Festival has continued to grow each year with new artists and wood workers from all parts of the state. In 2004, the Texas Mesquite Art Festival debuted in San Angelo. It has now become an annual festival to be held in April at Fort Concho.
Fort Concho, San Angelo. Info: (830)-997-8515 or 1-866-839-3378
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-- May 2012 --
May 25th & 26th, 2012, Friday & Saturday
FREDERICKSBURG CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 2012,
Time: Fri. 6:00pm - 12:00am. / Sa. 11:00am - 12:00am, Tickets: $6.00 - $12.00, 12 and under $1
We'll be serving up red beans and rice, boudin, gumbo, and - of course - crawfish … Other Cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy. And for those who don't like crawfish, the festival will offer hamburgers, corndogs, and plenty of German sausage - what Fredericksburg is known for.
Food and fun for all ages are available. The festival will offer a children's area for kids of all ages and arts and crafts of all kinds will be there for your shopping pleasure. Plus a rock-climbing wall to challenge the young and the old.
Marktplatz • (Market Square), Downtown Fredericksburg. Info: (830) 997-8515
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