Feb 4 All Systems Go!
Future Connections Workshop
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Austin Convention Center, Ballroom G, 500 East Cesar Chavez
allsystemsgoconnections.org

You're invited to attend an All Systems Go Future Connections Workshop.

As we move forward on the Long-Range Transit Plan, Capital Metro is again looking to the community for input on how a transit circulator system could best serve Central Austin. They also want to know what you think should come next in the regional plan you helped create.

Capital Metro will provide the maps and markers, you provide your thoughts. Lunch is free for all registered attendees.

Please plan to attend this vitally important community planning event and make your voice be heard! Please RSVP to: allsystemsgo@capmetro.org.

Feb 3, 5 Before Sunset
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, www.austintheatre.org

US writer meets french female environmentalist, on a train from Budapest to Vienna, love blooms, but doesn't blossom... Is this love in transit or a bad transit system? Showtimes: 3:15 & 9:15 p.m.



Feb 4-19 Jack and The Beanstalk
Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 West 18th Street
(512) 472-5436, ScottishRiteTheatre.org

Scottish Rite Children's Theatre kicks off its second successful season of children's productions with Jack and The Beanstalk, an original play written by Gwendolyn Kelso especially for the theatre. Lots of new twists and excitement in this unique perspective on a classic tale! Recommended for ages 4-12. Show times: Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18 at 10:00 a.m.; Sundays: February 5, 12, 19 at 2:00 & 5:00 p.m. Family Nite, Saturday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. Order tickets by phone: 512-472-KIDO (5436) or purchase in person at 207 West 18th Street. Box Office Hours: M-F from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Feb 7-12 Peter Pan
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

In her farewell performance, Tony Award-nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in the 100th Anniversary of the immortal James M. Barrie tale - Peter Pan. This timeless musical masterpiece complete with evil Captain Hook, a crafty crocodile and the enchantment of Never Never Land, will touch, inspire, dazzle and charm every generation.

Still On Stage Downtown...

To 2/28 "Official Evil," Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, austinfilm.org
To 8/2: Roving Mars, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.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

Feb 2 Flute+Piano
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noonday Concert features Sheryl Goodnight & Stephen Burnaman flute & piano of Kristian Klefstad.

Feb 2 Ozomatli
8:00 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Every single funky note floating around L.A. has somehow found its way into Ozomatli's heady brew of rap, Latin, funk and soul. The army of east L.A. musicians known as Ozomatli have caused an immediate sensation with their incendiary live shows and hyperkinetic mix of styles that bridge so many musical styles. Take a listen to what you'll be listening to at: ozomatli.com.

Feb 3-4 Austin Symphony Orchestra:
Janina Fialkowska
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Pianist Janina Fialkowska joins the Austin Symphony Orchestra for its Classical Concert Series. Program Includes: Mozart - The Abduction from the Seraglio Overture, K. 384, Chopin - Piano concerto No. 1 in e minor, Op. 11, Mozart - Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter." Concert is at 8:00 p.m.

Feb 4 David Grisman with the Greencards
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Aside from his brilliant skills as a soloist, Grisman's impact on Bluegrass cannot be understated. Drawing on early jazz, Grisman extended the melodic range of his bright mandolin improvisations, while adding a developed, syncopated rhythmic impetus. Grisman's "Dawg music" is known for its tasteful incorporation of folk, country and swing. Listen up at davidgrisman.com. Those of you who are equal enthusiasts of British folk and American bluegrass will find a home in the music of the Greencards, who seem to pull influences from both acoustic realms, as you'll hear at thegreencards.com. This is part of the 2006 Austin Winter Nights Music Series benefitting the Austin Music Foundation and the Sims Foundation.

Feb 6 Audio Inversions
8:00 p.m.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
audioinversions.com

Join Audio Inversions and experience both the sizzling energy and subtle expressions of electronic music. Austin's newest chamber music series presents an all electronic concert featuring works by Mark Applebaum, Russell Pinkston, Steve Reich, and others. Tickets are $10 General Public and $7 Students.

Feb 2 West End Gallery Night
West End - Sixth Street - West of Lamar
inthegalleries.com/westend.htm

The First Tursday of Each Month is Gallery Night with the West End galleries open until 8:00 p.m. Visit Art on 5th, Artworks, Austin Galleries, f8 Fine Art, Lotus Gallery, Stephen L. Clark Gallery, and Wally Workman Gallery. Make every first Thursday YOUR gallery night--and spend the evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. gallery hopping. Kick back after your hectic day, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine at any of Austin's West End galleries.

Feb 3 Celebrating Community
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina
(512) 974-4926, ci.austin.tx.us/carver/

In observance of Black History Month, the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau's Heritage Marketing Department presents "Celebrating Community: A Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Institutions." Entertainment will be provided by ProArts Collective with selections from its production of "God's Trombones," selected poems, traditional African-American spirituals and more! Limited seating available. Call for reservations. This concert style production is brought to you by the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Carver Museum.

Feb 3- 28 Ámame Bésame Adórname
(Love Me, Kiss Me, Adorn Me) Fundraising Event
Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress
(512) 480-9373, mexic-artemuseum.org

February is Jewelry Month at the Mexic-Arte Museum Store -make that Jewelry Fit For Television Titans! This Jewelry Showcase/Fundraiser features top Latino jewelry designers from Mexico and the United States, including special guest, Mexican designer Magally López. This is the Museum's third annual Ámame Bésame Adórname, an entire month full of exquisite one-of-a-kind jewelry just in time for your Sweet Valentine. The Museum Store will provide complimentary gift wrapping for all jewelry gift purchases. The proceeds of this month-long event contribute to Mexic-Arte Museum programs and educational endeavors.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 2/7: Photography Showcase, Shoreline Grill, oswaldgallery.com
To 2/11: New Year, New Faces, F8 Fine Art Gallery, f8fineart.com
To 2/11: Aqueous, Liz Ward, Women and Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 2/25: Wonderland, Lora Reynolds Gallery, lorareynolds.com
To 2/26: Metal & Stone, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, umlaufsculpture.org
To 2/28: Black History Month Honored, Scarbrough Building, (512) 444-1326
To 2/28: Texas Women's Photography Showcase, Oswald Gallery, 7 oswaldgallery.com
To 3/4: Malcolm Bucknall. d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 3/19: RED, Alberto Castro Leñero, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 3/19: José Clemente Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 8/5: The Image Wrought, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 8/5: Technologies of Writing, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu

Feb 4 Carnaval Brasileiro
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
sambaparty.com

Celebrating 29 years as Austin's Best Party! Carnaval Braileiro is one of the biggest outside Brazil - samba, costumes, and wild abandon - Brazileiro style in the heart of Texas. Visit the Carnaval website for complete information, including online ticket purchase and other locations to purchase tickets.

Feb 4 Lady Bird Johnson
Adopt-A-Garden Auction
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zilker Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Road
(512) 467-9489, townlaketrail.org

The Foundation will offer approximately nine garden plots along the Town Lake Trail for adoption by individuals, groups, school classes and businesses. Anyone interested can bid on a garden. Bidding starts at $100. Sponsors are available for youth groups that can't afford the fee. Proceeds from the auction fund improvements to the trail. John Dromgoole, Central Texas' best known native plant gardening expert and owner of the Natural Gardener, will be the guest speaker at the event. Refreshments and door prizes will be offered. The event is free.

Feb 9 Preservation Opportunities and Challenges
Collaborating with New Urban Ideals
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Texas Association of Counties Building, 1210 San Antonio
(512) 472-0102, preservationtexas.org

This seminar series will examine successful projects, as well as regional planning efforts, aimed at coping with the sometimes conflicting goals of traditional allies, including new urbanists, environmentalists, and regulatory officials. Preservation Texas and the Building Industry Council of Austin present a special seminar addressing these concerns. Registration (includes box lunch): $75 (discounted rates apply to Preservation Texas and BIC members). Registration deadline - Feb. 6 (Call for late registration). For more details and information regarding continuing education credits, please visit Preservation Texas' web site: preservationtexas.org.


Totally Austintacious Ongoing Events

Feb 4 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square, 4th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, Austinfarmersmarket.org

The market downtown features fresh and local vegetables, herbs, cheeses,
eggs, meats, breads, honey, flowers, prepared foods, drinks and artisan
crafts. Free parking around the park and in the State parking garage at 3rd
and San Antonio. Free admission.

Feb 4-5 West 6th St. Artists' Market
709 W. 6th
(512) 698-8099, 6thstreetmarket.com

The West 6th Street Artists' Market is a festive outdoor art fair, featuring a variety of work by independent artists from Austin and Central Texas. Open every Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Feb 2, 4 Austin Toros vs. Albuquerque
7:30 p.m.
Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez
austintoros.com

Run with the Toros! Dates and times are subject to change. All home games are played at the Austin Convention Center. Enjoy a post-game concert following the Feb. 2nd game. Feb. 4th is Scout Night and Kid's Patch Giveaway Night. Toro's games are great family fun!


Feb 4 Texas Men's Basketball vs. Texas A & M
1:00 p.m.
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
(512) 471-7744, uterwincenter.com

Hook-Em' Horns! Don't cry because football season's over - now it's basketball season!!!

Feb 8 Texas Womens Basketball vs. Texas A & M
8:00 p.m.
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
(512) 471-7744, uterwincenter.com

Catch the Lady Longhorns and some great basketball.

Just in time for Valentine's - something for every chocolate + wine lover.

Cork & Co.
308 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
512-474-CORK (2675)
corkandco.com

Hours
M-F: Noon-Midnight
Saturday: Noon-1:00 a.m.
Sunday: Closed for private parties

Cork & Co. is the exciting new place to taste and experience wine in Austin. It's a retail wine shop and a tasting bar with a strong emphasis on fun. The store offers a diverse selection of wine and beer in a comfortable environment.

Cork & Co has tasting events all the time, so keep this link in your favorites folder and visit often! This week, you can indulge in chocolate and bubbly. Whoo hoo!

Welcome to the neighborhood!

For more news about retail downtown visit the Downtown Austin Alliance's Retail Directory (downtownaustin.com/directory/retail) or the Alliance's Retail Information Section.

Feb 4 Boy Scout Parade
Congress Avenue

The Annual Boy Scout Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. on the Congress Avenue Bridge and proceed north up Congress to the Capitol grounds.

The bridge will be closed from 7:30 a.m until noon. Congress Avenue and the 100 East and 100 West blocks of all cross streets from Cesar Chavez to 11th Street will be closed before the beginning of the parade and re-open by noon.


Feb 4 Austin Farmer Market
Republic Square, 4th & Guadalupe
austinfarmersmarket.org

From 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., W. 4th St. will be closed between Guadalupe and San Antonio for the Austin Farmers' Market.