Jul 4 HEB Austin Symphony July 4th Concert
& Fireworks
Northeast Triangle of Zilker Park (Lou Neff Point)
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Be a part of the City's largest Independence Day Celebration! Well over 100,000 people will gather at Zilker Park.

The Austin Symphony will be under the apt baton of ASO Music Director, Peter Bay. The HEB Austin Symphony 4th of July Concert and Fireworks will feature patriotic music and the ever-popular "1812 Overture," which will be punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons courtesy of Texas National Guard Salute Battery.

The spectacular music will also be accompanied by fireworks over Town Lake. It's a terrific way to salute America on its 229th birthday. Fun starts at 8:30 p.m.

Free shuttle service will be provided from the State Parking Garages to Zilker Park. Check out street closings for affected streets.

Summertime Funnertime Folllies
Esther's Follies, 525 East 6th Street
(512) 320-0553, esthersfollies.com

Nothing and no one are spared during this racy, raucous ribaldry. Rob Williams headlines with his insane sandwich-making and vintage vaudeville. The Texas legislature is a prime target, as are gubernatorial politics, including the "Keep (not just Austin, but) Texas Weird" candidate, Kinky Friedman. Hilarity at its finest...always. Shows Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.

To Aug 13 "Idol" Style Improv Comedy
Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress
(512) 443-3688, hideouttheatre.com

"Maestro" is crash-and-burn elimination comedy, formatted like "American Idol." Austin's virtuoso improv comedians are put through their paces, and you - the audience - score and vote for who is to advance. The survivor will be proclaimed "Maestro" and receive a crisp new Canadian $5 bill. Shows every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. through August 13.

Jun 30-Jul 6 Hepburn, Stanwyck, Garland +++
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

They're among the classiest actors of cinema. Watch the antics and the artistry, mystery and mystique of Katherine Hepburn, James Cagney, Barbara Stanwyck, Lana Turner, Judy Garland, Claudette Colbert and more, all week long in the cool refinement of the Paramount.

Jun 30: Scarface, Hell's Angels
Jul 1, 2: The Philadelphia Story, Woman of the Year
2, 3: Yankee Doodle Dandy, Meet Me in St. Louis
3, 5: The Lady Eve, The Palm Beach Story
6, 7: Double Indemnity, The Postman Always Rings Twice

Still on Stage Downtown..

To 7/03: The Mikado, Austin High School Performing Arts Center, gilbertsullivan.org
To 7/23: Aladdin, Scottish Rite Theatre, scottishritechildrenstheatre.org
Ongoing: Texas the Big Picture, Forces of Nature, Fighter Pilot, IMAX® Theatre, thestoryoftexas.com

Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

Budding young musicians will show off their talents during this week's Thursday Noontime Concert. They may be as young as 5 years old and will be great fun to watch.

Jun 30 East End Series: Ephraim Owens
Kenny Dorham's Backyard, 1106 E. 11th Street
soulciti.com

National touring sensation Ephraim Owens Quartet performs at this week's East End Summer Music Series. Cost is a mere $5. Gates open with recorded music, food and drink at 6:30. The concert is 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Jul 1 Music Under the Star: Cienfuegos
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

Enjoy a world music concert at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's Lone Star Plaza and check out the Museum's Exhibits for FREE!. Each Friday night concert from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. will feature different themed music. This week, listen to the fabulous Latin sounds of Cienfuegos.

Jul 6 Blues on the Green Legends
Zilker Park, Barton Springs Road
kgsr.com/iTOOLIncludes/bluesonthegreen.php

Antone's 30th Anniversary Celebration offers you a rare treat to see two of Austin's legendary bluesmen. Hubert Sumlin "can make or break your heart with his guitar" and Pinetop Perkins is widely recognized as the world's best blues piano player. This free concert gets underway at 7:30 p.m.

Jul 6 9th Annual Austin Chamber Music Festival
Driskill Hotel, 6th & Brazos
(512) 454-7562, austinchambermusic.org

Enjoy the opening gala for the Austin Chamber Music Festival with Peter Bay and Festival Artists at the Driskill Hotel. For details on the entire Chamber Music Festival events and locations, please visit austinchambermusic.org.

Jun 30 Slacker
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

Part of the Summer Voyages Film Series continues with Richard Linklater's "Slacker" playing at the Harry Ransom Humanties Research Center Protho Theater at 7:00 p.m.

Jun 30 to Jul 30 Winter Hung to Dry
Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca
(512) 477-1064, womenandtheirwork.org

Houston Artist, Karyn Olivier, says of her installation - "My work asks the viewer to be a participant rather than passive onlooker, bringing into the space all their life experiences. As the work is approached experientially, the viewer's involvement is transformed from a limited physical engagement to include psychological, emotional and sociological responses." The Opening Reception for Winter Hung to Dry is June 30, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m, with a gallery talk at 6:30 p.m.

Jul 1-Aug 1 Defining David de Lara
La Pena Gallery, 227 Congress
(512) 477-6007, lapena-austin.org

During July, La Pena Gallery presents an exhibition of mixed media and acrylic paintings by emerging Austin artist David de Lara, whose brash, unique approach and unmistakable style have already made people take notice. The opening reception is July 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Jul 2 Sculptor to Be!
Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Robert E. Lee Road
(512) 445-5582, umlaufsculpture.org

Clay creativity for kids, ages 7 - 11. Reservations are required for this 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. workshop.

Jul 6-Aug 2 Evolution of the Cosmic Serpent
Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, 211 Congress
(512) 477-6007, apena-austin.org

La Pena is presenting the work of New Braunfels artist, Carlos Cedillo, at Las Manitas Avenue Cafe in an exhibition centered around Mayan mythological and astrological themes. The Opening Reception takes place on July 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 7/2: Bruce Tinch: Living Colors, f8 Fine Art Gallery, f8fineart.com
To 7/17: The Muse in Motion, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/17: Place, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/17: Images of the World, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
to 7/17: In Flight, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/17: The Battle for the Eastern Front, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/30: Object, d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 8/7: Annie Leibovitz: American Music, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/7: Scanning the Grand Canyon, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/27: Life in the Swingin' Sixties, LBJ Library & Museum, lbjlib.utexas.edu
To 10/15: Ready, Set, Roll, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org

Jun 30 Storytelling with Esther Malone
Carver Library, 1161 Angelina
(512) 974-1014, ci.austin.tx.us/library/summer.htm

A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program, master storyteller, Esther Malone, will entertain kids, ages 8 and over during this 2:00 p.m. event. For a full calendar visit: ci.austin.tx.us/library/summer.htm and search by location, date or performer. All programs are free to the public.

July 2 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

Watermelons, okra, tomatoes, squash and berries. Yum!

July 6 Austin Farmers' Pocket Market
Plaza Saltillo, 5th Street & Comal
austinfarmersmarket.org

On your way home, stop by this mini Austin Farmers' Market on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Farmers are offering the freshest in produce and fruits for a healthy summer diet.

Jul 4 Silicon Laboratories Relay
Downtown
marathonrelay.com

You'll be seeing marathoners throughout Downtown on the 4th. Check out street closings for more details.

Jul 4 Austin Symphony Orchestra 4th of July Celebration
Zilker Park,
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Several roads will be closed for pedestrian safety and to facilitate shuttle buses. In the downtown area, the following streets will be closed at noon and re-opened at 11:00 p.m.

• Barton Springs Road, between Robert E. Lee and Rollingwood Dr.

• Trinity Street, between E. 12th and E. 15th

• E. 12th, between Red River and Trinity

For a list of other side roads closed for the event, consult the city's Roadworks web site.

Jul 4 Silicon Laboratories Relay
marathonrelay.com

The Silicon Laboratories Relay will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will be a five-leg team relay race through downtown Austin. The race will include two 5Ks, two 10Ks, and a 12K. The following downtown streets will be closed from 5:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.:

• Cesar Chavez, between Mopac and IH-35

• Guadalupe, between Cesar Chavez and W. 4th

• W. 4th, between Guadalupe and San Antonio

• San Antonio, between W. 4th and W. 3rd

• W. 3rd, between San Antonio and Guadalupe

For the complete race route and other details, see the official race web site. (www. marathonrelay.com/coursemaps.asp)

Downtown TV
Catch one of the most watched shows on KLRU!

June 23 - 8:00 p.m. (Channel 18/Cable Channel 9)
June 24 - 9:00 p.m. (Channel 18/Cable Channel 9)
June 29 - 9:30 p.m. KLRU2 - (Cable Channel 20)
Anytime free on Time Warner Cable Austin on Demand

This Week's Episode:
Running, Planning, Dancing
Now's the time to start getting ready for next year's Cap10K - follow runners from the City's largest run and see what it's like. Take an inside look at the Seaholm Power Plant and the plans for this facility's future. Dance the night away with some of Downtown's DJs and DJ clubs.


Jul 5 Economic Development Committee
Noon
Southwest Tower, 211 E. 7th Street, Room 111
Chair: Kent Collins; DAA Contact: Julie Fitch
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com