Jul 8-Aug 13 Annie Get Your Gun
Zilker Hillside Theater, 2100 Barton Springs Road
(512) 479-5093, zilker.org

Based on the true life story of "Little Sure Shot" Annie Oakley, "Annie Get Your Gun" follows an Ohio farm girl as she finds fame and fortune (and yes, love) in the wonderful world of show business.

With Irving Berlin's classic score and spectacular production numbers, such as "There's No Business Like Show Business," this show will be an evening of sure-fire fun for the entire family!

This is a FREE show that runs Thursday - Sunday, starting at 8:00 p.m. through August 13.

By the way, this is the 47th Annual Zilker Summer Musical, and the longest running outdoor production of its type in the United States!

Jul 8-13 Hitchcock Rains on UFO's & Blondes
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Take your pick this week from Hitchcock classics, freaky UFO flicks, Gene Kelly's magical footwork, and Marilyn.

8,9: Rear Window, Vertigo
9, 10: 20 Million Miles to Earth, Earth vs. The Flying Saucers
10, 12: An American in Paris, Singin' in the Rain
13, 14: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire

Jul 9 Improv Comedy Meets Live Music
Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress
(512) H-I-D-E-O-U-T, hideouttheatre.com

This is one of the best and liveliest ways to spend a Saturday Night. Musicians take the stage with improv comedians for a night of sheer delight. The show's called "Lyrix." This week, Phillip Owen of the Mary Moody Northen Theatre joins the Heroes of Comedy and Tight.

Fridays to Sept 2 Improv Twofers
Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress
(512) H-I-D-E-O-U-T, hideouttheatre.com

The Austin Improv Co-op is exploding the improv scene in Austin by bringing out and bringing on the freshest talent from Austin and around the country. Guffaw through your TGIF nights.

Still Showing Downtown...

To 7/03: The Mikado, Austin High School Performing Arts Center, gilbertsullivan.org
To 7/23: Aladdin, Scottish Rite Theatre, scottishritechildrenstheatre.org
To 8/13: "Maestro" Improv Comedy, Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress, hideouttheatre.com
All Summer: Summertime Funnertime Follies, Esther's Follies, esthersfollies.com
To Sept 2: Improv Twofers, Hideout Theatre, hideouttheatre.com
Ongoing: Texas the Big Picture, Forces of Nature, Fighter Pilot, IMAX®
Theatre, thestoryoftexas.com

Jul 7 Festival Artists
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

Festival artists from the Austin Chamber Music Center perform classics during this week's Thursday Noontime Concert. You'll hear the beautiful sounds of Anne Langhoff's flute; Margaret Coltman's cello; and Felicity Coltman's piano.

Jul 7 Free Double Bill on 4th Street
4th & Guadalupe
4thstreetjam.com

Wow. This should be a jammin' night with Shane Bartell & Endochine on stage on 4th Street filling this free 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. double bill.

Jul 8 Free Live Music on Fridays
City Hall Plaza, 301 W. 2nd Street
(512) 974-9310, ci.austin.tx.us/

The City of Ausitn will host a new lineup for its Austin City Hall plaza concert series to offer the public free live music at noon on Fridays. This week you'll be tappin' toes to the "Beergrass Music" of the Onion Creek Crawdaddies. Bring a lunch or purchase lunch from a local food vendor on site. Free parking is available in the City Hall garage (enter off Lavaca Street).

Jul 8 Music Under the Star: Zein al-Jundi
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

Enjoy a free world music concert, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., on the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's Lone Star Plaza and check out the Museum's Exhibits for free! Each week will feature a different themed music. This week you'll hear Zein al-Jundi sing hauntingly beautiful Arabic songs.

Jul 10 Blues Sunday
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

The July Spirit of Texas Music Series, which broadcasts live on 107.1 KGSR from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., features the best of Texas Blues in the Museum's Texas Spirit Theater. Featured performers include members of Muddy Water's Band, Hubert Sumlin (Howlin' Wolf's guitarist) and other special guests. Call (512) 936-4649 for ticket information or to reserve your cabaret table.

Jul 10 Make Sunday Your Hartman Concert Night
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

After the Texas Music Series, head to Wooldridge Square Park where the Austin Symphony's Brass Quintet will blow your brains out at Sunday's Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park. Free music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Jul 13 Golden Hornet Concert
The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress
(512) H-I-D-E-O-U-T, hideouttheatre.com

This concert brings solo violinist Bruce Colson center stage. You've seen Bruce perform with the Austin Symphony and Austin Lyric Opera, as well as his own band, Mundi. He'll be performing both classic and new selections.

Jul 13 McLagan & McQueen
Scholz Bier Garten, 1607 San Jacinto
kgsr.com

Ian McLagan & the Bump Band and Elizabeth McQueen will have you movin' and groovin' at this week's Don't Mess with Texas Music Project. Free to get in and one terrific spot to be this Wednesday night. Benefits the Texas Music Project.

Jul 7 West End Gallery Night
West End - Sixth Street - West of Lamar
inthegalleries.com

The galleries on the West End are open late - until 8:00 p.m. - for your gallery gliding enjoyment. Stop by the Stephen L. Clark Gallery, Wally Workman Gallery (wallyworkmangallery.com), F8 Fine Art Gallery (f8fineart.com), Lotus Gallery (lotusasianart.com), Artworks (artworksaustin.com), and Art on 5th (arton5th.com).

Jul 7-30 Show of Shows
F8 Fine Art Gallery, 1137 W. 6th
(512) 480-0242, f8fineart.com

Step right up and be astounded by Nathan Jensen's colorful, whimsical paintings. Be lured in by Paul Stankiewics's vintage circus inspired works on canvas. Experience mystical dimensions through Amy Griffin's split-toned photographs. And realize that the world is not always what it seems in Deborah Poisot's fine art photographs. You'll see it all in f8's Show of Shows. Artist Reception: Thursday July 7 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Jul 7 Metropolis
Harry Ranson Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

Experience the eeriness of Fritz Lang's original 1927 version of "Metropolis," in which a magnificent futuristic city is maintained by workers enslaved underground. This film, part of the ongoing Summer Voyages Film Series, will be shown at 7:00 p.m.

Jul 8 Carriage House Gallery Opening
Carriage House Gallery, 509 W. 8th Street
(512) 658-0567

On Friday, July 8 Downtown welcomes the opening of a new intimate gallery, located in the historic Carriage House at the corner of 8th and Nueces. The Carriage House will be open Monday-Wednesday by appointment, Thursday-Friday: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday: 1:00 -3:00 p.m. A reception for the opening show, "Assemblages" by Christopher Hynes takes place 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on July 8. Welcome to Downtown Austin!

Jul 9 Second Saturdays are for Families
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224, amoa.org

The Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) announces "Second Saturdays are for Families," a new program from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. that invites families to drop in on the second Saturday of every month to make and take home art! Experiment with paper punch and collage techniques with experienced art educators to design and complete your own collage. Your work will be inspired by the art of Charles Mary Kubricht, whose exhibit, "Scanning the Grand Canyon," is now on display.

Jul 9 Missy Moo Moo's Dairy Day
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2499, austinkids.org

Enjoy a day celebrating your favorite cow, Missy Moo Moo, and a fun exhibit about milk production. Enjoy Missy Moo Moo's special treats like milk and ice cream. Learn how milk gets from the cow to the store with demonstrations on a live cow with the Mobile Dairy Classroom. Tour a dairy truck and meet Elsie in costume. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost is included with museum admission ($5.50 - $3.50).
Jul 9 Texas Movies
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

This new exhibit pays tribute to 100 years of moviemaking in the Lone Star State. Texas' own homegrown filmmakers take the spotlight, from the unique vision of contemporary directors to the work of historic Texas-based production companies. See artifacts from more than 80 films, including the oil-drenched clothes donned by James Dean in Giant (1956), the vintage Chevy Bel Air police cruiser from Sin City (2005), lobby cards for The Sugarland Express (1974) and Cloris Leachman's Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (pictured) in The Last Picture Show. The whole family will love this one!

To Oct 23 Texas Trailblazer
Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th Street
(512) 305-8413, texascapitolvisitorscenter.com

Texas Trailblazer: The Life and Legacy of Babe Didrikson Zaharias details the history of this pioneer in women's athletics. The exhibit features trophies, medals, clothing and equipment belonging to Babe, along with photos and documents from throughout her career.

Still on Display Downtown...

To 7/17: Place, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/17: Images of the World, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/30: Object, d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 7/30: Winter Hung to Dry, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 8/1: Defining David de Lara, La Pena Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 8/2: The Evolution of the Cosmic Serpent, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, lapena-austin.org
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: Signs of the Times, LBJ Library & Museum, lbjlib.utexas.edu
To 10/15: Ready, Set, Roll, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org

To Aug 1: Get Your Name on the List
austin.bizjournals.com

The Austin Business Journal is currently accepting surveys for a new list of
Restaurant Chains & Franchises. Please visit austin.bizjournals.com and click on the survey option for Restaurant Chains & Franchises. This is a free listing. Due date is
August 1.

Jul 9 Austin Farmers' Market - Watermelon Festival
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

What's summertime without watermelons? The Austin Farmers' market is celebrating the country's most popular melon during its Watermelon Festival on July 9. Fun for the whole family with a watermelon eating contest, watermelon seed spitting contest and a watermelon jiggle race. The Austin Farmers' Market will be selling slices of ice-cold watermelon to help market goers to cool off. There will be live music at the market stage and a chef's demo. Look for farmers to bring a plentiful array of summer produce including watermelons, blackberries, peaches, squash, beans, okra, peppers, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and even shelled black-eyed peas to the market. The market runs weekly every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through Dec. 17, 2005. Admission is FREE!

Jul 9-10 Spirit Echoes Fine Art Festival
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
(512) 345-0706, spiritechoes.com

Over 200 artists were juried by a panel of art professionals to exhibit at this unique indoor event. A wonderful array of handcrafted jewelry, paintings, and sculpture will be on display for sale, as well as wood, ceramics, blown glass pieces and more!

Jul 11-Aug 1 TEXpeditions Summer Camp 2005
Bob Bullock Texas State History Musuem, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

Get the "Reel" story of Lone Star's movie-making history with a five-day history adventure featuring the new exhibit "Texas Movies." Kids, ages 7-12, connect with props, costumes, objects, images and clips from a selection of memorable Texas films as they discover how these and other movies share a connection to the Spirit of Texas. Participants receive a TEXpeditions T-shirt, create art projects, act in creative drama and explore the Museum exhibitions. Choose from four sessions.

Jul 13 Cowgirl Sue's Teddy Bear Picnic
Symphony Square, 1101 Red River
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Cowgirl Sue is having a Teddy Bear Picnic at this week's Children's Day Art Park. So bring your bear and get ready for some rootin' & tootin' fun.

Jul 13 Austin Farmers Mini Mart
Plaza Saltillo, 5th Street & Comal
austinfarmersmarket.org

All the best and freshest from all around Austin. You know where to steer your car on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. The homegrown fruits and vegetables are plentiful this time of year!

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

July 7 - 8:00 p.m. (Channel 18/Cable Channel 9)
July 8 - 9:00 p.m. (Channel 18/Cable Channel 9)
July 13 - 9:30 p.m. KLRU2 - (Cable Channel 20)
Anytime free on Time Warner Cable's Austin on Demand

This Week's episode:
Experience the "Best of" DOWNTOWN
A look at downtown living and the concept of urban density - includes an interview with downtown resident, former Gov. Ann Richards. "Gilbert's Gazelle's" gain both perfect technique and inspiration from the story of how running saved their jogging instructor's life, and, a look at Austin's independent fashion scene.

Also, enjoy a special showing at special times
Thursday, 8:30 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 p.m.

Lights, Cameras, Touchdowns!
Hollywood, Austin-style...Downtown and Austin is becoming one of the best places for the film industry--follow a locations manager on the job and visit with Director Richard Linklater for in an inside look. Soon you'll be able to shop 'til you drop in Downtown--experience the vision of the Second Street Retail District and Downtown's Retail Renaissance from the Visionaries themselves. You don't need a ticket to experience the thrill of a live UT football game, just good friends and a good tail gate!