Nov 5-6 Art From the Streets
Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH), 500 E. 7th at Neches
artfromthestreets.org

For two days, more than 80 Austin homeless artists will share their prized artwork with the public. More than 2,000 pieces will be offered for sale with prices starting at $30. Proceeds go to the homeless artist who created the art.

Preview some of the work at: artfromthestreets.org.

Art From the Streets gives Austin's homeless community the opportunity to explore and express creativity through twice-weekly art classes. This showcase then enables individuals to exhibit their artistic skills, interact with the people of Austin and raise funds to pay for necessities such as food, clothing and housing.

The $3 admission helps defer the cost of art supplies and materials used throughout the year.

Art From the Streets will be open Noon to 5:00 p.m. both days.

Buy Art. Help the Homeless.

Nov 3-7 Harry Potter Triple Witching
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Be bewitched with a triple feature of Harry Potter cinematic classics. The wizard fills the bill at the Paramount with showings of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Tickets go on sale day-of-show only at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (713 Congress). Cash only for ticket purchases under $25. Adult - $7 (matinees before 6:00 p.m. - $6). Children 12 and under/Senior 65+/Student with ID - $5. Saturday & Sunday Triple Feature - $7 (all ages, no discounts) Flix-Tix Booklet: 10 admissions for $45. Valid for one year from date of sale. Go to austintheatre.org for showtimes.

Nov 3-6 Austin Asian Film Festival
Alamo Drafthouse, 409 Colorado
cinemaasia.org

The Austin Asian Film Festival returns to Austin with more than 30 feature films, documentaries and short films. The Festival features several Texas premieres, inluding Only the Brave, Electric Shadows and The World. You'll also see a selection of extraordinary shorts from the prestigious Beijing Film Academy. Opening and closing receptions, workshops and panel discussions are also a part of this extraordinary film event.

Nov 4-Dec 30 Friday Improv Cage Match
The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House, 617 Congress
(512) 443-3688, austinimprovcomedy.com

Every Friday night through December 30th, two fantastic improv comedy troupes will battle for supremacy and survival in the Friday Improv Cage Match. Only one troupe will emerge victorious and return the following week to defend its title as the World Champion of Austin Improv. The audience determines the winner each week by secret ballot. Tickets are a measly $6.

Nov 5-20 OZ
Doughtery Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd.
secondyouth.com

Writers block. Romance. Magic. These are the ingredients of this play you and your children will love. Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Witches and of course, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz will delight the whole family as they have for decades. Showtimes - Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 3:00 p.m. (*Sunday November 6 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.) Tickets are $10 for Adults and $8 for children 12 and under, students with valid I.D. and Seniors. For ticket reservations, call the Second Youth Reservation Line at 386-8292. Age recommendation: 7 and up.

Still On Stage Downtown...

To 11/6: Movin' Out, Bass Concert Hall, utpac.org
To 11/12: Keepin' It Weird, Zachary Scott, zachscott.com
Ongoing: Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D, Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, Texas the Big Picture, Fighter Pilot, IMAX® Theatre and The Star of Destiny in the Texas Spirit Theater, thestoryoftexas.com

Nov 3 Classical Flute
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noonday Concert, features Allison Kelsey - Classical Flute.

Nov 4 Latin American Heart Throb
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

There may be some screaming and certainly lots of oohing and ahhing in the Theatre at Frank Erwin Center this Friday night. The Austin American Statesman puts it best, "Now you know where every woman between the ages of 15 and 35 (and plenty of men) will be that night." Following the release of his new album Mexico el la Piel (Mexico Under My Skin), this Latin American superstar makes his Austin debut. Not only will this be the first time Luis Miguel plays the Theatre at the Erwin Center, but it will also be the first time the UT Performing Arts Center and the Theatre at the Erwin Center present an event together.

Nov 6 Ganesh & Kumaresh
Texas Union Auditorium, 2247 Guadulupe
(512) 448-6740, icmca.org

Brothers Ganesh and Kumaresh have been thrilling audiences since 1972 when they first appeared in concert at the ages of 7 and 5. Raised in an established musical family, they developed their high technical proficiency at a young age. As gifted prodigies, they soon acquired a profound sense of ragas (melodic patterns) and swarams (improvisations). Admission: Adults: $20, Students/Seniors: $10 - Free for ICMCA members.

Nov 9 James Winn
McCullough Theatre, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

He's known to mix Milton, Faulkner and the Beatles into one eclectic performance. Chairman of the English Department at Boston University, James Winn is unequalled as a Renaissance man. A regular flutist with the New York composer's guild, soloist with the Louisville Orchestra, Yale Symphony and more, Winn is a master of baroque and contemporary flute music. If art truly imitates life, James Winn is a fine example. Witness this fusion first hand.

Nov 3 West End Gallery Night
West End - Sixth Street - West of Lamar
inthegalleries.com/westend.htm

Make an evening of it. Gallery hopping happens every first Thursday of the month. These West End galleries are open late - until 8:00 p.m. - for your enjoyment - Stephen L. Clark Gallery, Wally Workman Gallery, F8 Fine Art Gallery, Lotus Gallery, Artworks, and Art on 5th.

Nov 4-6 Exclusively Originals...
Art on 5th, 1501 W. 5th St,
(512) 481-1111, arton5th.com

In Austin for three days only - Exclusively originals...Fine Art Trunk Show will be open 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, and Noon-5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Nov 4 Ansel Adams: A Legacy
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

Associate Curator of Photography, David Coleman, leads a gallery tour of Ansel Adams: A Legacy at 6:00 p.m.

Nov 4 Texas Prize Party 2005: Texas Excess
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress,
(512) 453-5312, arthousetexas.org

Be on hand for excessive fun during the presentation of the prestigious 2005 Texas Prize, the largest prize of its kind in the nation. For tickets, contact Arthouse at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org.

Nov 4,5 Meet Photo Legends
Oswald Gallery, 714 Congress, Suite 200
(512) 494-9440, oswaldgallery.com

An Artists' Reception for renowned photographers, Maggie Taylor and Jerry Uelsmann, will be held at the Gallery, 5:00-9:00 p.m. on the 4th and the two will be on hand for a Book Signing, 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the 6th. Their work is magical!

Nov 5 Sculptor to Be!
Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Robert E. Lee Road
(512) 445-5582, umlaufsculpture.org

Clay play for children 7-11. They'll be learning about and creating their own sculpture masterpieces. $7.50 per student. Limited to 15 students. Reservations required by 5:00 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. For Workshop Reservations, please contact the Education Coordinator at (512) 445- 5582, ext. 101 or email tours@umlaufsculpture.org.

Nov 5 Start with the Arts
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado

Beginning in November, the Museum is starting Start with the Arts, a series carefully designed to develop creativity and nurture the rich imagination of all young children. Parents and children will read a story and then engage in visual arts, drama, movement and music activities. This program focuses on what children can do, rather than on what they cannot do. Classes are $15 per adult/child couple. Registration required. Go to austinkids.org.

Nov 5 Shichi-Go-San (7, 5, 3)
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2494, austinkids.org

Shichi-go-san is a festival celebrated by Japanese parents in November to mark the growth of their children as they turn three, five and seven years of age. Shichi-go-san literally means "seven, five and three." These ages are considered critical in a child's life. Come celebrate with traditional Japanese activities, including a Kimono fashion show and Kendo Martial Arts demonstration. Event takes place 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Nov 6 The Face of Austin
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4600, thestoryoftexas.com

Visitors are invited to come in and take a family portrait and then write their story. The photos and stories will be exhibited in the special exhibit program space so they can proclaim "It's My Story." It's your chance to express your family pride to all of Texas. This special event takes place 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 11/5: Painted Memory by Fidencio Duran, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 11/6: Ernest F. de Soto Workshop, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 11/10: 2005 Texas Prize Finalists, Arthouse at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org
To 11/11: Inter-Glacial, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 11/14: Perspectives, f8 Fine Art Gallery, f8fineart.com
To 11/26: Will Klemm New Work, Wally Workman Gallery, wallyworkman.com
To 11/29: Recuerde (Remember), La Pena Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 12/1: The Blue Paintings, d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 12/31: Ansel Adams: A Legacy, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 1/2: Jerry Uelsmann & Maggie Taylor, Oswald Gallery, oswaldgallery.com
To 1/27: Japan & Nature, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 2/06: Courtesy, Service, Protection, Texas Capitol Visitors Center,TexasCapitolVisitorsCenter.com

Nov 5 Town Lake Trail Fall Workday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Town Lake Trail
townlaketrail.org

Central Texans are needed to volunteer for the Fall Trail Workdays at the Town Lake Trail. If you're interested in helping clean up our favorite trail or have any questons, please contact volunteers@townlaketrail.org. Saturday's Healthy Trees Program includes gardening, planting and brush clearing. Barton Creek Bamboo Grove includes pruning and installation of sustainable bamboo. 25 volunteers are needed for both programs.

Noc 5, 9 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square,
Plaza Saltillo, 5th & Comal
austinfarmersmarket.org

Get ready for the holidays with fresh food, home-made crafts and more at both versions of this week's Austin Farmers' Market. The Wednesday "pocket market" is held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Nov 5- 6 The 4th Annual Austin Snowfest
Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez
emmshows.com

Snowfest is the best place to check out the latest gear, find out details about the bet resorts, and check out all the fun and excitement of another winter sports season fast approaching. And, with Sail & Ski Center's Ski/Snowboard Swap and Ski Sale, it's a great place to find some bargains, too. A tubing hill covered in snow will get your kids ready for the real snow in ski country, so bring them out!

Nov 8 Renaissance of Downtown
Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto
(512) 684-5793, recaonline.com

The Real Estate Council of Austin and the Downtown Austin Alliance offers insights into the Renaissance of Downtown during a luncheon featuring Cliff B. Redd, Jr. of The Long Center; Robert Bagwell, HSM Urban Partners and Jon Hockenyos, Texas Perspectives. RSVP by November 3. $28 per RECA/DAA member and $35 for future members.

Nov 4 Meet the Toros
austintoros.com

Trinity will be closed between 5th and 6th from 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. for a street party featuring Austin's new basketball team, the Austin Toros.

Nov 6 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Auditorium Shores, Town Lake
komenaustin.org

Runners will take the following route through downtown:

• Start on S. 1st between Barton Springs Rd. and Riverside Dr.
• North on S. 1st to Colorado
• North on Colorado to W. 2nd.
• East on W. 2nd to Congress
• North on Congress to 11th
• Up the main drive to the Capitol and around the Capitol back to 11th
• West on 11th to Colorado
• South on Colorado to 3rd
• West on 3rd to San Antonio
• South on San Antonio to Cesar Chavez
• South on S. 1st back to the starting point

W. 2nd, between Colorado and Guadalupe will also be impacted as part of the 1-mile fun walk.

Riverside between S. 1st and Dawson Rd. will be closed from 4:00 a.m. - noon for use as a staging area.

Nov 6 Komen Austin Race for the Cure
Auditorium Shores, Town Lake
austinraceforthecure.org

Run - Walk - Get Involved! Support your local Race for the Cure on Sunday, November 6 -
Auditorium Shores. The fun begins at 8:00 a.m. and online registrations are still available.

Nov 10 First Annual Sixth Street Open
The Golf Club at Circle C
(512) 203-7280, kevin@6thstreetaustin.com

Support the preservation and enhancement of the East Sixth Street National Register Historic District. Great prizes and Blues by Little Elmore Reed. Shotgun starts at 12:30 p.m. Fees - $150, individual and $600 team of four. Dinner and awards ceremony immediately following. For more information or to register, please contact Kevin Walker - kevin@6thstreetaustin.com.

DOWNTOWN

Tune in to "Emmy-winning" DOWNTOWN on KLRU - Channel 18/ Cable Channel 9.

This week's schedule:

11/3/05 - 7:30 p.m.

Beans, Bones and Ballet Austin
Learn the story of Whole Foods and why John Mackey felt it essential to keep his corporate headquarters and flagship store in Downtown. ?The knee bones connected to thigh bone?? Experience the interconnectedness of Downtown with the discovery of mastodon bones at 301 Congress and the Austin Nature Center?s Dino pit. Downtown welcomes Ballet Austin to their new home, and internationally recognized artistic director Stephen Mills, presents his most personal work to date at the Paramount Theatre.

11/9/05 - 10:30 a.m.
11/10/05 - 7:30 p.m.
11/11/05 - 9:00 p.m.
11/16/05 - 1:00 a.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 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 tailgate.

Visit KLRU.org for a complete list of times and episodes.