Aug 13 Collector's Share Fair and Workshop
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2494, austinkids.org

In conjunction with the fabulous Shared Treasures exhibit showcasing treasure collections throughout August, Austin Children's Museum is hosting a Share Fair this Saturday, starting at 10:00 a.m. Kid collectors can gather, show off and share their treasures with other kids and visitors.

Fred Webster is seen here, along with part of the license plates he's been collecting since the 1930's that are part of the exhibit.

Shared Treasures Workshop

Kids ages 5-10 will also get a huge kick out the Shared Treasures Workshop from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. This fun, interactive workshop highlights concepts such as reusing and recycling, sorting and organizing, math, expanding vocabulary and learning about the self through the delightful hobby of collecting.

The whole day is included with Museum admission. Please call (512) 472-2499 to register for the workshop as space is limited.

Aug 11-17 Leading Men Burn up the Screen!
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Newly and spectacularly restored versions of these films put Hollywood's greatest leading men center stage!

11, 12: The Leopard, starring Burt Lancaster is beautiful film set in 1860 Italy.
13, 14: Major Dundee with Charlton Heston and Richard Harris in unforgettable Civil War adventure.
13, 14: The Wild Bunch with William Holden brings this final blood dance of aging outlaws to life.
15: Burn stars Marlon Brando as a stunningly handsome egomaniacal British Officer.
16, 17: The Big Red One with Lee Marvin and Robert Carradine is considered one great war film.

Tickets on sale day-of-show only at The Paramount Theatre Box Office, Adult - $7 (matinees before 6:00 p.m.) Child/Senior 65+/Student with ID - $5 Flix-Tix Booklet: 10 admissions for
$45 - valid for one year from date of sale.

Aug 12-21 Aztlan Underground 2005
Santa Cruz Center for Culture, 1805 E. 7th
aztlandance.com

The Aztlan Dance Company presents AZTLAN Underground for two weekends, Aug. 12-14 and 19-21. In this theatrical dance program, a cast of 14 dancers take audience members into the enchanting, mystical and exotic world of Latino culture. Go to aztlandance.com for showtimes and ticket info.

Aug 11-13 School's Back
Esther's Follies, 525 East 6th Street
(512) 320-0553, esthersfollies.com

Yippee! The kids are going back to school, so it's time for the adults to play. This new comedy is fast and furious, with Follies that offer up-to-the-minute, sometimes savage pokes at the Texas Legislature, George W. Bush at the ranch, the Supreme Court comics, and much more!
Showtimes are: Thursday - 8:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday - 8:00 & 10:00 p.m. Call (512) 320-0553 for reservations.

Still on Stage Downtown...

To 8/13: Annie Get Your Gun, Zilker Hillside Theater, zilker.org
To 8/13: Maestro Improv Comedy, Hideout Theatre, hideouttheatre.com
To 8/28: Always... Patsy Cline, Zachary Scott Kleberg Stage, zachscott.com
To 8/31: Back to School Follies, Esther's Follies, esthersfollies.com
To 9/2: Improv Twofers, Hideout Theatre, hideouttheatre.com

Aug 11 Opera from Carnegie Hall
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

Soprano Emily Breedlove, who has previously appeared as a soloist in Vivaldi's Gloria in Carnegie Hall, New York City makes her Austin debut, accompanied by Dr. Maimy Fong on piano.

Aug 12 3 Balls of Fire Live from the Plaza
City Hall Plaza, 301 W. 2nd Street
cityofaustin.org/music/live.htm

Relive surf rock at this week's live music concert at noon on the Plaza! 3 balls of Fire are just that - fiery, so get ready to rock. For those of you that can't make it, the music will be broadcast live on cable Channel 6. Free parking. Food available. Check out 3ballsoffire.com

Aug 13 Monsoon Mehfil
Carver Library, 1161 Angelina
(512) 447-6025, sangeetmillennium.org

Sangeet Millennium presents Monsoon Mehfil, an intimate celebration of India's music and dance. Amie (pictured) is an ethnomusicologist, concert sitar performer, and Hindustani music educator, who "seeks to create and inhabit spaces where the performing and visual arts, knowledge, and human rights weave together as narrative threads of the same story." Buy tickets online at Austix.com and Sulekha.com or call (512) 474-TIXS.

Aug 14 The Zydeco Spirit of Texas Music
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

If you love zydeco music, you're in for a rare treat to hear the best from Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas this Sunday at the Spirit of Texas Music series. You'll be stomping your feet in your seat in the Museum's Texas Spirit Theater. This concert will also be broadcast from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Austin radio 107.1 KGSR. Photo shown from: community.webshots.com.

Aug 14 Woodwind Classics Under the Stars
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Austin Symphony's Woodwind Ensemble will be performing light classics as you sway under the stars at this Sunday's Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park. Free music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Aug 17 Blues on the Green: Angela Strehli
Zilker Park Rock Island, Barton Springs Road
kgsr.com/iTOOLIncludes/bluesonthegreen.php

The "Queen of Texas Blues" will blow you away at this Thursday's Blues on the Green. Angela Strehli just can't stop belting out her own brand of rich, sexy blues. If you even need an introduction, take a listen at angelastrehli.com.

To Aug 30 Child's Play
Manuel's Downtown,310 Congress
(512) 472-7555, manuels.com

This lighthearted photographic exhibit by Eliseo Mendoz-Altamira conveys the purity of a childhood play and energy through photography. See how farmer's children interact with a truckload of fruits and vegetables. Great show!


Aug 11, 15, 17 Kid Happenings!
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2494, austinkids.org

11: Happy Half Hour Concert - 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. - Austin Swing Syndicate
15: Happy Half Hour Concert - 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. - Jesse Ellis and Alton Rex
15: Baby Bloomers - 9:00 a.m to Noon - infant (3 years and under) play
17: Austin Children's Museum Community Nights with KLRU's favorite Biscuit Brothers (pictured) from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. See more about them at biscuitbrothers.com.

Aug 13 Arthouse Family Day
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress Avenue
(512) 453-5312, arthousetexas.org

Join Arthouse to celebrate New American Talent: The Twentieth Exhibition. Come see the art, learn about artists and how they make their artwork, while enjoying free, fun, hands-on activities! All ages welcome. As always, admission is free for this Noon to 4:00 p.m. event. New American Talent: The Twentieth Exhibition showcases the work of 28 artists currently living and working in the United States - 13 of whom reside in Texas.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 8/21: New American Talent, Arthouse at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org
To 8/27: Signs of the Times, LBJ Library & Museum, lbjlib.utexas.edu
To 8/31: Mujeres Cortadas en Vidrio, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, lapena-austin.org
To 8/31: Child's Play, Manuel's Downtown, manuels.com
To 9/2: Essence, La Pena Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 9/10: Tina Medina, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 9/10: Lens, d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 9/4: Young Latino Art Exhibition, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 10/15: Ready, Set, Roll, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 10/23: Texas Trailblazer, Capitol Visitors Center, texascapitolvisitorscenter.com
To 12/31: Ansel Adams: A Legacy, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
Ongoing: Texas Movies, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com

Aug 13, 17 Austin Farmers' Market & Mini Market
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
Plaza Saltillo, 5th Street & Comal
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

Load up on melons, berries, fresh vegetables and more at Austin's favorite farmers' market on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and special Pocket Market on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Aug 25 Texas Main Street Coming Alive!
St. David's Episcopal Church, 304 East 7th Street
(512) 469-1766 x211, rsvp@downtownaustin.com

Implementation of the Retail Strategy: Congress Avenue
presented by Midge McCauley
Principal, Economics Research Associates

Make your reservations now for this not-to-be-missed update on the exciting retail outlook for Congress Avenue at next week's Issues & Eggs!

Midge McCauley presents the strategy for bringing retail back to Congress Avenue. This is phase one of the retail implementation strategy completed by ERA in April of this year. Specializing in urban initiatives and Downtown retail environments, Midge McCauley brings 25 years' experience as a specialist in retail consulting for urban projects, business improvement districts, and community development operations.

You'll also meet Linda Asaf, the Alliance's retail recruiter and learn how she'll be recruiting new retailers to add to the Congress Avenue mix by working closely with real estate brokers, property owners and existing retailers on Congress Avenue.

Free parking available in the St. David's Parking Garage

RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, August 23 by 5:00 p.m. Please call (512) 469-1766 x211 or email rsvp@downtownaustin.com