Jul 15-Sep 4 Young Latino Art Exhibition
Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress
(512) 480-9373, mexic-artemuseum.org

Mexic-Arte Museum proudly presents YLA No. 10: The Annual Young Latino Art Exhibition.

This tenth annual exhibition showcases the works of artists under the age of 35. As one of the most popular annual events on the Mexic-Arte Museum Calendar, the exhibition features works from emerging artists that continue to reshape and redefine Latino art.

This year's exhibition includes the work of Ricky Armendariz (San Antonio), Nick Munoz (El Paso), Claudio Riojas (El Paso), Jason Villegas (Houston) and others.

The Opening Reception is Friday, July 15 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. "The Lecture Series," featuring Ben Fyffe, Curator and Assistant Head of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art, takes place on Saturday, July 16 in Main Gallery at 2:00 p.m.

Admission to the exhibit is $5-Adults, $4-Senior Citizens/Students, and $1-Children 12 & under (except school groups).

Jul 15-20 Relive the 1960's on the Big Screen
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

From the cold war and the Fab Four to one of the grandest romantic epics ever produced, they're all at the Paramount this week.

15, 16: Dr. Strangelove, The Manchurian Candidate (the original)
16, 17: A Hard Day's Night
17, 19: Dr. Zhivago

Jul 16 Improv Comedy Meets Live Music
Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress
(512) H-I-D-E-O-U-T, hideouttheatre.com

Join in the fun as Pat Buchta, guitarist for "Girls Girls Girls," enlivens this week's "Lyrix" show.

Still Showing Downtown...

To 7/03: The Mikado, Austin High School Performing Arts Center, gilbertsullivan.org
To 7/23: Aladdin, Scottish Rite Theatre, scottishritetheatre.org
To 8/13: Annie Get Your Gun, Zilker Hillside Theater, zilker.org
To 8/13: Maestro Improv Comedy, Hideout Theatre, hideouttheatre.com
To 9/2: Improv Twofers, Hideout Theatre, hideouttheatre.com
Ongoing: Summertime Funnertime Follies, Esther's Follies, esthersfollies.com
Ongoing: Texas the Big Picture, Forces of Nature, Fighter Pilot, IMAX® Theatre, thestoryoftexas.com

Jul 14 Festival Artists
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

Festival artists from the Austin Chamber Music Center will perform works of Brahms & Beethoven.

Jul 15 Howlin' at the Moon: Patricia Vonne
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2494, austinkids.org

Just back from an European tour, Patricia Vonne has been called a "bilingual tour-de force" and "Tex-Mex spitfire." She'll perform songs from her new CD, "Guitars and Castanets." Following this family concert from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Patricia will perform at Antone's 30th Anniversary Party with Del Castillo and special guest Robert Rodriquez. Call to purchase your advance tickets.

Jul 15 Music Under the Star: Rumbullion
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

Enjoy the swinging French sounds of Rumbullion during this free world music concert at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's Lone Star Plaza, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. And while you're there, check out the Museum's Exhibits, including the new "Texas Movies" for FREE!

Jul 15 Live from the Plaza: Aaron Hamre Band
City Hall Plaza, 301 W. 2nd Street
(512) 974-9310, ci.austin.tx.us/

"In the thrilling tradition of legendary singing, songwriting lead guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, and George Harrison, Aaron Hamre has cultivated an eclectic approach to pop/rock music while remaining shamelessly steeped in the fiery roots of rhythm and blues." Take a listen at aaronhamre.com. This is the music you'll hear for free starting at Noon on the Plaza at City Hall. Free parking is available in the City Hall garage (enter off Lavaca Street).

Jul 17 Sunday Music Under the Stars
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

The Austin Symphony's Woodwind ensemble will make for one romantic or great family outing at this Sunday's Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park. Free music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Jul 20 Zydeco Masters at Blues on the Green
Zilker Park, Barton Springs Road
kgsr.com

If you're into Cajun music, you will want to get your feet moving to Zilker Park for Blues on the Green. The Bluerunners belt out Zydeco sounds that will have your whole body movin' guaranteed. You'll hear lots of cuts from the group's latest CD, Honey Slides. Hear what you'll be hearing for free at bluerunnerscom. These outdoor music extravaganzas start at 7:30 p.m. and are made possible by 107.1 KGSR and Motive, are produced by Capital Sports & Entertainment, and hosted by Austin Parks and Recreation.

Jul 14 South American Master Artisans
Tesoros Trading Company, 209 Congress
(512) 479-8377, tesoros.com

Tesoros Trading Company will host an Opening Reception for world-renowned Brazilian woodcut artist, Jose Francisco Borges and third generation saint carvers, brothers Pedro and Javier Gonzalez from Huancayo, Peru. In their Austin opening, the artists will demonstrate their techniques and sign their works.

Jul 15-Sept 4 Serie XII
Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress
(512) 480-9373, mexic-artemuseum.org

The Serie Project, Inc., of Austin is a non-profit Latino arts organization that produces, promotes, and exhibits serigraph (silkscreen) prints created by established and emerging artists. The mission of Serie is to emphasize the cultural diversity of the visual arts in Austin and Texas while developing awareness of Latino art and its importance in our communities. To date, more than 150 artists have participated in the Serie program. The Serie Project forms part of Mexic-Arte Museum's permanent collection.

Jul 16-Aug 15 New Watercolors by Jan Heaton
Wally Workman Gallery, 1202 W. 6th
(512) 472-7428, wallyworkman.com

These are lyrically beautiful works. The Opening Reception for this outstanding watercolor show is July 16, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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 7/30: Show of Shows, F8 Fine Art Gallery, f8fineart.com
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 10/23: Texas Trailblazer, Capitol Visitors Center, texascapitolvisitorscenter.com
Ongoing: Texas Movies, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com

Jul 14 Healing Traumatized Communities
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

A fascinating lecture, "Healing Traumatized Communities: Media and Art" by Dr. Ricardo Ainslie, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses how the media and art help communities heal. The discussion begins at 7:00 p.m.

Jul 14 Community Partnership Awards
Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard
austingoodwill.org

You're invited to the Goodwill Industries of Central Texas 2005 Community Partnership Awards Luncheon honoring those who have enhanced the quality and dignity of life for people with barriers to employment. Keynote speaker, Dick Hoyt of Team Hoyt (teamhoyt.com), will captivate with his message of unyieldling determination over disadvantage. Sponsorships, table sales, and ticket sales are available now. Participating in this Luncheon demonstrates your commitment to the mission of Goodwill - to put people to work!

Jul 14 Clothes Swap Rock
Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca
(512) 477-1064, womenandtheirwork.org

Shop 'til you drop for free and for a good cause! Clean out your closets and bring all of your unwanted clothes down to Women & Their Work for the Clothes Swap Rock! You can take as many clothes as you bring and the rest will go to Safe Place. It's better than shopping and tons cheaper, too! You'll shop with the music by the Casting Couch and the Shim Shams and performances by Elana & Sarah. The fun starts at 8:00 p.m.

Jul 14 Protect Yourself from Theft for Free!
501 N. Interstate 35

As part of "Watch Your Car" month, the Austin Police Department Auto Theft Interdiction Project is focusing on prevention during a special event, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can help protect your car by particpating in programs such as free VIN Etching. All vehicles have a federally assigned vehicle identification number (VIN). VIN etching deters thieves because it's more difficult to dispose of property that is identifiable. H.E.A.T. (Help End Auto Theft) is a statewide vehicle registration program that helps law enforcement agencies identify stolen vehicles. Owners who normally don't use their cars between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. sign an agreement allowing officers to stop the vehicles and verify ownership if the car is being driven during those hours. POP (Protect our Property) is a permanent identification labeling system sponsored by the Texas Council on Theft. Items that can be labeled include computers, cameras, tools and television and car parts. All of these activities may lower your auto and property insurance rates and are available free of charge!

Jul 16 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

Load up on melons, berries, fresh vegetables and more at Austin's favorite farmers' market.

Jul 16-17 City Wide Garage Sale
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
cwgs.com

Pick up a real deal at Austin's largest antique and collectible marketplace.

Jul 17 North American Solar Challenge
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
americansolarchallenge.org

The 2005 North American Solar Challenge (NASC2005) is a competition to design, build, and race solar-powered cars in a cross-country event. These are very cool vehicles you won't see anywhere else! Teams will compete in a 2500 mile race from Austin to Calgary, Alberta! The Opening Ceremonies take place at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at 9:00 a.m. Then teams will cross the start line in one minute intervals beginning. You're invited to come look at these cars and talk to the teams. The kids will love it! (Note: This event involves minor street closings - for information about the street closings, check out Street Closings below.)

Jul 20 Austin Farmers Mini Mart
Plaza Saltillo, 5th Street & Comal
austinfarmersmarket.org

This one is just for Downtown workers. Make it a weekly tradition to shop for fresh fruits and veggies on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Jul 20 Jon Emery
Symphony Square, 1101 Red River
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

He's been called "a troubadour for all ages." Jon Emery will delight you and your kids at this week's "Children's Day Art Park" from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Jul 17 North American Solar ChallengeBob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
americansolarchallenge.org

Streets closed for this event will be:

Congress from E. 17th to MLK
Brazos from E. 17th to MLK
E. 17th from Congress to Brazos
E. 18th from Congress to Brazos

Closures will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. This event will begin at 7:00 a.m. and last until 10:30 a.m.

Downtown

Don't miss this week's episode of Downtown on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. and Friday at 9:00 p.m. KLRU (Channel 19/Cable Channel 9) and Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. on KLRU2 (Cable Channel 20).

Experience the "Best of" DOWNTOWN - Architect Larry Speck discusses the long-standing relationship between the natural and built environment in Austin. Town Lake is everybody's special oasis, with a different meaning, purpose and use for all. You don't need a ticket to experience the thrill of a live UT football game, just good friends and a good tailgate.

And, enjoy a special extra episode, Thursday & Friday Evening - July 14 (8:30) & July 15 - (9:30) only.

High Tech to Low Tech - Downtown is what you make of it...
Downtown is an incubator for High Tech start-ups, meet some of the "Pluckiest" members to hit the scene. Las Manitas isn't just a great place to get a good meal-It's also an art gallery in the rough and a vital part of a special little block on Congress Avenue. Town Lake is everyone's special oasis, with a different meaning, purpose and use for all.

Downtown is also available on Time Warner's Video on Demand- Austin on Demand, channel 1400.

Jul 19 Arts & Entertainment Marketing Committee
8:30 a.m.
Southwest Tower, 211 E. 7th Street, 7th Floor Conference Room
Chair: Nancy Burns; DAA Contact: Cilla Temple
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com

Jul 20 Republic Square Partnership Meeting
10:30 a.m.
Southwest Tower, 211 E. 7th Street, DAA Conference Room
Chair: Thais Austin; DAA Contact: Julie Fitch
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com