Sep 16 Sixth Street For Bourbon Street
sixthstreetforbourbonstreet.org

Now here is a really terrific way to do your part. Sixth Street For Bourbon Street (which probably won't actually be held on Sixth Street) will include an all-star line-up of music, including the likes of Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, Marcia Ball and Delbert McClinton. Other great national and local acts will also be on hand.

The event was to have been held on Sixth Street, but due to logistical problems, the location is still being confirmed. So, stay tuned.

Music starts at 2:00 p.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m.

The goal is to raise $250,000. The Austin Community Foundation will oversee the fundraising to ensure 100% of these funds are accounted for in providing effective relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

All proceeds will be donated to: American Red Cross of Central Texas, Foundation Communities and Back Beat Fund (10% of concert revenue).

Check in with sixthstreetforbourbonstreet.org to learn final details.


Sep 18 Austin Museum Day
Throughout Downtown
austinmuseums.org

For the 8th year in a row, the Austin Museum Partnership hosts Austin Museum Day - a free, city-wide rediscovery of Austin Museums throughout the day on Sunday. This is your chance to enjoy downtown's many museums. This huge open house runs 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with each museum offering special activities for the whole family. Here are links to the Museums in and around downtown, along with the hours they'll be open for fun on Austin Museum Day.

Arthouse at the Jones Center
700 Congress Avenue 1:00-5:00 p.m
Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado Street 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Austin Fire Museum www.austinfiremuseum.org
401 E 5th Street 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Austin Museum of Art - Downtown www.amoa.org
823 Congress Avenue 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Austin Museum of Art
3809 West 35th Street 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Austin Steam Train Museum
Departs from Plaza Saltillo 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N. Congress Avenue
Capitol Visitors Center
112 East 11th Street Noon-5:00 p.m. p
Elisabet Ney Museum
304 East 44th Street Noon-5:00 p.m.
French Legation Museum
802 San Marcos Street 1:00-5:00 p.m.
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
1165 Angelina Street 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center
21st and Guadalupe Noon-5:00 p.m.

419 Congress Avenue Noon-5:00 p.m.
Neill Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel 2:00-5:00 p.m F
O. Henry Museum
409 East Fifth Street Noon-5:00 p.m.
Sheffield Education Center
2201 Barton Springs Rd 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Susanna Dickenson Museum
Brush Square, 409 E. 5th Street Noon-5:00 p.m.
Texas Memorial Museum
UT Campus: 2400 Trinity 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Texas Military Forces Museum
Camp Mabry: 2200 W. 35th Street
Building #6 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Texas Music Museum
1109 E. 11th Street, 1st floor 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Avenue 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Texas State Cemetary
909 Navasota Street 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Umlauf Garden & Museum
605 Robert E. Lee Road 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Women & Their Work
1710 Lavaca Street 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Sep 15-Nov 12 Keepin' It Weird
Zach Scott's Kleberg Stage, Riverside at Lamar
(512) 476-0541 x. 1, zachscott.com

Spamarama, the 37th Street holiday extravaganza, pig art cars, Eeyore's Birthday, Dopey the goat... The dialogue in ZACH's original play, Keepin' It Weird, about the home of the Armadillo comes direct from 200 interviews and our beloved weirdoes. They have uncovered stories and secrets - including one about our sacred salamanders - that are so uniquely Austin, they couldn't have made them up! Charge Tickets by phone 476-0541, x.1.

Pictured: Eddie Wilson of Threadgills; Photo by Kirk R. Tuck

Sep 17 The Big Juke Box in the Sky
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
texasfolklife.org

Entertainment. Education. Evangelism. Texas Folklife Resources, an Austin-based non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the diverse and living heritage of the Lone Star State, proudly presents The Border Radio Show: The Big Juke Box in the Sky - an unforgettable evening of live music, stories paying homage to an influential and lesser known phenomenon. For ticket information, please visit texasfolklife.org or call the Paramount Theatre box office (512) 469-SHOW.

Sep 18 Terry Gross
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Broadcast journalist, Terry Gross, has a gift for revealing what makes people tick. The mellow voice gently prodding celebrities on Fresh Air, her hour-long national Public Radio talk show gives Austin an evening of stand-up commentary. A series of verbal pirouettes illustrate not only Gross's wit and charm but also the unpredictable nature of interviews. Having conducted more than 10,000 during her 28-year career, she isn't short of material.

Still on Stage Downtown....

To 10/16: Charlotte's Web,Scottish Rite Theatre, scottishritechildrenstheatre.org
Ongoing: Back-to-School Follies, Esther's Follies, esthersfollies.com
Ongoing: Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, Texas the Big Picture, Forces of Nature, Fighter Pilot, IMAX® Theatre, thestoryoftexas.com
Ongoing: The Star of Destiny, Texas Spirit Theater, thestoryoftexas.com

Sep 15 Classical Piano
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noontime Concert, features the classical piano of Kiyoshi Tamagawa.

Sep 16 Mariachi Live from the Plaza
City Hall Plaza, 301 W. 2nd Street
cityofaustin.org/music/live

Austin's Mariachi Band - Mariachi Garibay - is Live from the Plaza this Friday at noon. For those of you who can't make it, the music will be broadcast live on cable Channel 6. Free parking.

Sep 17 SoulFest
Kenny Dorham's Backyard, 1106 E. 11th Street
(512) 684-EAST, theeastend.org

Join the East Austin Revitalization Authority and DiverseArts Productions on Saturday, September 17 at SoulFest - the East End's community celebration of everything that makes East Austin sizzle - good food, good people and of course terrific music like that of Detroit jazz flautist Althea Renee, Austin Favorite Kyle Turner, jazz violinist Michael Ward, and All U Need. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the show starts at 6:00. For details about the line-up and other events such as the dominoe championship happening earlier in the day, go to theeastend.org.

Sep 20 Ravi Shankar & Anoushka Shanka
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Legandary virtuoso Sitarist, composer, teacher, and writer Ravi Shankar is India's most esteemed musical ambassador and a singular phenomenon whose artistry crosses all cultural and musical boundaries. Ravie Shankar has been named the "Godfather of World Music" by George Harrison and been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He will be accompanied by an up and coming protege, Anoushka Shanka. For more about these living legend, please visit: ravishankar.org.

Sep 16-Sep 17 Texas Book & Paper Show
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
texasbookshows.com

Just what it says, this show is a field day for collectors of rare books, prints and maps, not to mention post cards, trading card, print advertisements, lables and more. Friday night 5:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 both days.

Sep 17, 21 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square Park, 5th & Guadalupe
Plaza Saltillo, 5th Street & Comal
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

Autumn is upon us and Central Texas farmers have just what you're looking for at both versions of the Austin Farmer's Market, including the mini-mart on Wednesdays from 4:00 ? 7:00 p.m. at Plaza Saltillo.

Sep 17 La Piazza Italiana: A Taste of Italy
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
geocities.com/atasteofitalyinaustin

Enjoy a celebration of all things Italian: cultural activities, travel information, a variety of Italian products from local stores, Italian music - old and new, Italian food and games for young and old. Free Admission, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Sep 15 Fiesta del Grito de Independencia
Waterloo Park
(512) 452-1100, ci.austin.tx.us/news/2005

These festivities mark the official celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain. The event includes a re-enactment of El Grito, Father Miguel Hidalgo's cry for independence in 1810, depicted in the this year's event poster. The City of Austin, the Consulate General of Mexico and the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation are hosting the annual Diez y Seis celebration from 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Sep 15 The Red Hot Red Dot Fine Art Sale
Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca
(512) 477-1064, womenandtheirwork.org

Join a group of famous and soon to be famous artists for a night of fun, food, and spirited buying of art from 170 artists and services from over 200 stores and merchants. The Red Hot Red Dot Fine Arts Sale offers an exceptional opportunity to purchase art works, all $500 or less. Start or build your collection of Texas artists while enjoying a silent auction with wine and food from Amuse Bouche Caterers! This event funds art education programs for underserved AISD students and provides financial & technical assistance for Texas artists. Ticket price: $60. New This Year: Raffle Tickets $25 each featuring 2 three day passes to the ACL Festival and 2 All-Access Producer's Badges to the Austin Film Festival.

Sep 15 22 to Watch: New Art in Austin - Gallery Talk
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224, amoa.org

Austin Museum of Arts exhibiting artists will each give ten minutes of insight into their work. Go to amoa.org for a list of scheduled speakers.

Sep 15 Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

The 7:00 p.m. screening of Ric Burns' film Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film gives you a glimpse into the genius being showcased now at the Harry Ransom Center.

Sep 16-17 Signature Series - Queneau
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

The Harry Ransom Centerannounces its new Signatures Series designed to focus attention on recent archival acquisitions. Colloqueneau will examine the work of one of the most original creative artists of the 20th century, the French writer Raymond Queneau (1903-1976). Queneau was a poet, novelist, critic, editor, translator, playwright, philosopher, mathematician, and co-founder of the OULIPO group of writers. For a complete schedule of this fascinating two-day exploration, please go to: hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/programs

Sep 16-Oct 15 Pequenos Fotografos
Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, 211 Congress
lapena-austin.org

Las Manitas will be hosting an exhibition of photography by 4 year old students from Escuelita del Alma Learning Center, a daycare and learning center located in downtown Austin. Look through the disposal camera lens' of these youngsters for an eye-opening view of Congress Plaza. The opening reception will be a Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebration on Friday, September 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The reception will also feature a performance by Mexican classical guitarist, Buzz Guerra.

Sep 17 The Sculptor in Me!
Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Robert E. Lee Road
(512) 445-5582,ext. 101, umlaufsculpture.org

Work with professional sculptor Cheryl Lattimer in this hands-on introductory session and create your own sculpture from a block of limestone! $17.50 per student. For Workshop reservations, contact the Education Coordinator at (512) 445-5582, ext. 101 or email tours@umlaufsculpture.org.

Sep 14-18 Cinematexas 10
AMLI Downtown, 201 Lavaca St
(512) 940-7667, cinematexas.org

Cinematexas' Terra Cognita features Artists from Austria to Austin. This annual moving-image exhibit will be on public display at the AMLI Downtown in celebration of the international short film festival?s tenth year. Select pieces on view until October 2.

Sep 17-Nov 5 Painted Memory
Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress
(512) 480-9373, mexic-artemuseum.org

Painted Memory is a colorful retropective of Austin-based artist Fidencio Duran,whose works reflect the lives and rites of passage of modern Latino families.The exhibition will make its debut at Mexic-Arte Museum and subsequently tour in venues throughout Texas. Opening Reception is Saturday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. A lecture featuring Fidencio Duran is scheduled on Austin Museum Day, Sunday, September 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Gallery.

Photo: Fidencio Durán, The Runners, Acrylic and oil on canvas, 1982, Collection of Gaye Thompson

Sep 17-Nov 6 Ernest F. de Soto Workshop
Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress
(512) 480-9373, mexic-artemuseum.org

Ernest F. de Soto is an artist, writer and Master Printer. Originally founded in 1967 as Editions Press, The De Soto Workshop specialized in contemporary Latin American and American lithographs, fine prints and etchings by some of the most renowned artists of our time. With over 50 years of experience, De Soto has become a notable figure in the Mexican Modern art realm and has established a significant collection through his collaborations with master artists such as Alejandro Colunga, José Luis Cuevas, Luis Jiménez and many more. The De Soto Collection is a generous donation and new addition to Mexic-Arte Museum?s Permanent Collection.

Photo: José Luis Cuevas, Untitled, Etching with aquatint, 24 x 33.5 in

Sep 19-21 Kid Events Downtown
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2499, austinkids.org

19: Baby Bloomers (3 and under): 9:00 a.m.-Noon
20: Preschool Pals: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
21: Community Nights: 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 10/15: Ready, Set, Roll, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 10/23 Texas Trailblazer, Capitol Visitors Center, texascapitolvisitorscenter.com
To 10/30: 22 to Watch: New Art in Austin,Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/10: 2005 Texas Prize Finalists, Arthouse at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org
To 12/31: Ansel Adams: A Legacy, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu

Sep 17 Heart Walk Austin
State Capitol, 11th & Congress
americanheart.org

Heart Walk Austin is a non-competitive 5K walking event designed to bring public awareness to physical activity and a heart-healthy lifestyle, while at the same time raising critical dollars needed to fund the life-saving mission of the American Heart Association.

American Heart Association Heart Walk
On Saturday, September 17, the American Heart Association will host their annual Heart Walk to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

From 10 p.m. Friday night until noon on Saturday, two blocks will be fully closed for the event staging area and other activities.
11th Street, between Colorado and Brazos
Congress Avenue, between 10th and 11th

The walk begins at 9 a.m. Walkers will take up two lanes of streets on the route, and cross streets will be barricaded until after the walkers pass.

Route
South on Congress from 11th Street to 4th Street
West on 4th Street to Lavaca,
North on Lavaca to 15th Street,
East on 15th to San Jacinto,
South on San Jacinto to 4th Street,
West on 4th to Congress Avenue, and
North on Congress to 11th Street.


Austin Farmers Market
On Saturday, September 17th, Fourth Street will be closed between Guadalupe and San Antonio for the Austin Farmers Market. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.

Sep 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


Sep 20 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