Jun 7-11 Requiem - Blue Lapis Dance
Intel Building, 5th & San Antonio
(512) 736-9700, bluelapislight.org

The photo says it all. Blue Lapis Light, an extraordinary company of dancers, masters of light, climbing and rigging experts have put together an amazing spectacle to send the the Intel Building off in style!

The new large scale site-specific dance production, titled Requiem, will be led by Artistic Director and chief choreographer Sally Jacques in collaboration with an ensemble of skilled and agile technicians and performers. The building's 120' concrete columns and existing floors become the stage. Dancers and climbers will ascend and descend using ropes, cloth, trapeze bars and bungee cords, to reach heights of up to 25 feet.

You'll be awed by this breathtaking, only-in-Austin event.

Performances will be held at the Intel Building, 5th & San Antonio, three weekends in June: June 7-11, 15-18, 22-24). The opening show is a pay-what-you-wish performance to start the run.

Tickets are $20-$30 and available at door; $12 for Dance Umbrella members, students, seniors, and children. Advance purchase available through AusTix - 474-TIXS (8497).

For details, please visit bluelapislight.org.

June 1-7 Classic Mysteries and Flash
at the Paramount
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

The week starts out with classic Hitchcock and ends with campy, corny flash. Go to austintheatre.org for full details, including lots of ways to save on one of the best entertainment values in Austin. Here's this week's line-up:

1 - Shadow of a Doubt, The Lady Vanishes
3 - Shadow of a Doubt, The Lady Vanishes, North By Northwest, Strangers on a Train
5 - Strangers on a Train, North By Northwest
6, 7 - Cobra Woman, The Gang's All Here

For more information on any film, visit imdb.com.

Jun 1-Jul 9 Crowns
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Road, Kleberg Stage
(512) 476-0541 ext. 1, zachscott.com

The hit gospel musical, Crowns, makes its triumphant return this summer for a limited, encore run! Sporting hats of extraordinary confectionery delights, a powerful circle of African-American women hold their heads high as they help each other through the losses and victories of life. With fabulous, joyous traditional gospel music, riveting storytelling and soaring hymns, this spectacular production will sweep you up and away!

Jun 2-3 Ballet Under the Stars
Zilker Hillside Theatre
Contact: Arletta Howard-Logan
ade-ybt.org/ade_shows.html

The Austin Dance Ensemble presents, Ballet Under the Stars, with premiere works from guest choreographers at the Zilker Hillside Theatre. Funded in part by the City of Austin.

Jun 7 Children's Day Art Park:
Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Symphony Square Amphitheater, 1101 Red River
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Children can experience the magic of the arts at Children's Day Art Park. This exciting summer program features local musicians, dancers, storytellers, magicians, mimes and crafts people. Youngsters can visit the Instrument Petting Zoo (where they can see, touch and try to play the instruments), talk to symphony musicians and hear them play their instruments, see a Ballet Folklorico performance, hear a Latin jazz band, follow a real Pied Piper along the Lemonade Trail to the Magic Oak Tree and try their hands at different art projects under the Art Tent. Admission is 50¢ a child, adults free when accompanied by a child.

Still on Stage...

To 8/2: Roving Mars, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
To 8/19: Deep Sea 3D, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
Ongoing: Texas the Big Picture in the IMAX® Theatre and The Star of
Destiny in the Texas Spirit Theater, thestoryoftexas.com

June 1 Steel Drumming
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noonday Concert features C.J. Menge - Steel Drums.

Jun 2 Live from the Plaza:
Les and the Funk Mob
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street
Contact: Vincent Kitch
(512) 974-9310, ci.austin.tx.us/music/calendar

Les and the Funk Mob is a 7 piece band made up of the finest, most seasoned funk and soul players in Austin. The Mobsters drop rock solid, energized sets comprised primarily of old school funk covers. You can't help but jive to and with this group, whose raw skill and soaring vocals often break into flawless 4-5 part harmonies. So plan to boogie at the Plaza this Friday at lunch.

Jun 2 Tunes at Noon: Lucky Strikes
12:00 p.m.
401 West 15th Street, Texas Medical Association's Thompson Auditorium
512-370-1300. tunesatnoon.org

Free noontime concert with Austin's finest swing/lounge combo that will make you feel like you are back in the 50's listening to a young Sinatra. Bring your own lunch or purchase a sandwich, chips, cookies and soft drink for $5.00 at the concert site. Free parking in TMA parking garage.


Jun 3 Sin Bandera - The Manana Tour
8:00 p.m.
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 477-6060, utpac.org

Latin pop sensation Sin Bandera brings The Mañana Tour to Austin. Fronted by Leonel Garcia (from Mexico) and Noel Schajris (from Argentina), this act is on the forefront of the new singer/songwriter movement in Latin music. Their distinctive harmonies and sophisticated lyrics have brought them huge success and critical raves in the U.S., Spain and Latin America. Go to utpac.org for ticket details.

Jun 3 Family Concert with Joe McDermott
7:00 p.m.
Symphony Square, 1101 Red River
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Joe McDermott and his Smart Little Creatures invade Symphony Square Amphitheatre for a giggle-filled family event not to be missed! One of Austin's favorite performers, Joe is a nationally recognized children's artist and always a huge attraction because his shows entertain, inspire and bring out the kid in everyone. Tickets for Joe McDermott and the Smart Little Creatures are $8 for children and $12 for adults. Charge tickets online at austinsymphony.org where you'll find concert details.

Jun 3 Ashwini Bhikde Deshpande
5:00 p.m.
Texas Union Auditorium, 2247 Guadulupe
(512) 448-6740, icmca.org

Mystical. Mysterious. Beautiful. The Indian Classical Music Circle of Austin (ICMCA) presents A Grand Hindusthani Vocal Concert by Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, accompanied by Vishwanath Shirodkar (tabla) and Seema Shirodkar (harmonium). Tickets are available online icmca.org and at the door.

Jun 4 Big Band Sounds at Concerts in the Park
7:30 p.m.
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Pack a picnic, let the kids frolic as the whole family listens to Big Band tunes at this week's Austin Symphony Orchestra/Hartman Foundation Concert in the Park. These enchanting outdoor park concerts are your ideal opportunity to enjoy some of the Capitol City's greatest pleasures - the fine music presented by the Austin Symphony in one of Austin's beautiful historic parks. The concerts are free. Great way to wind down the weekend.

Jun 1 West End Gallery Night
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
West End - Sixth Street - West of Lamar
inthegalleries.com

Kick back, relax and take a stroll through the West End galleries, all open late - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - to welcome you. Enjoy a glass of wine as you take in some very cool and very fine works at Art on 5th, Artworks, Austin Galleries, f8 Fine Art, Lotus Gallery, Stephen L. Clark Gallery, and Wally Workman Gallery.

Jun 1 An Ode to Typewriters
7:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

Yes, they're still used! Book critic and writer, Ed Nawotka, hosts An Ode to Typewriters, a lively panel discussion of writers who compose on typewriters. Remember staring at and filling a blank page rolled around a platen?

Jun 3 AMOA Museum Store Artisan Showcase
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224, amoa.org

Come meet, greet and talk with the passionate craftspeople featured in the AMOA Museum Store. Handmade accessories by Beadornment, Lisa Crowder, Kristin Laing, Milinda Lawless, Metalsgirl, Oterotto, and Mae Mae Stiles.

Jun 3 Ride Around the World:
A Cowboy Adventure Opening Celebration
12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-4600. thestoryoftexas.com

Celebrate the opening of the new film Ride Around the World: A Cowboy Adventure this Saturday, June 3, from noon to 6:00 p.m., with family friendly activities straight from Bandera, Texas - the Cowboy Capital of the World! A full-sized chuck wagon, a Texas longhorn, and a trick horse will make themselves at home in the Lone Star Plaza, along with life-sized rocking horses, storytellers, and stations where the kids can dress up as a cowboy or cowgirl and where they can make their own brand to take home. Ride Around the World follows the development of horse-and-cattle culture from its earliest stages by transporting viewers to little known corners of the world where remote and exotic cowboy cultures live and work as they did centuries ago. In the process, through the immersive experience of the giant screen, it allows viewers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride with these authentic cowboys and cowgirls. Call (512) 936-IMAX or visit thestoryoftexas.com for showtimes.

Jun 3 Consciousness Art Movement
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Molotov Lounge, 719 West 6th Street
Contact: Tracy Owens
512-775-5004, andorc.org

The Consciousness Art Movement is a premiere art event and fundraiser introducing Austin's art enthusiasts to talented local artists who support ANDORC (the Association for Nurturing the Development of Orphaned Russian Children). This evening includes a silent auction with valuable items and services donated by local artists and businesses, a gallery of beautiful paintings displayed by local artists, live performance art, and imaginative music by Havilah Tower. Proceeds from the evening supporting ANDORC's mission to send volunteers to underserved orphanages in Russia.

Still On Display Downtown...

5: Baby Bloomers, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
27: Start with the Arts - Water Works, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 5/27: Jimmy Jalapeeno: No One Place, d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 6/2: Antes Siempre, La Peña Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 6/2: Cosmic Burros Gone Wild!, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, lapena-austin.org
To 6/4: The 5 x 7 Art Splurge, Arthouse at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org
To 6/10: Teri Jonas, Wally Workman Gallery, wallyworkmangallery.com
To 6/17: Sugarcoated, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 7/1: Terra Firma, f8 Fine Art Gallery, f8fineart.com
To 7/8: The Enduring Spirit of Vietnam, Fielding Lecht Gallery, fieldinglecht.com
To 7/16: Los Hilos De Oaxaca, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 8/6: Over + Over: Passion for Process, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/6: Again + Again: Cycles in Video and Light, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/6: The Image Wrought, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 8/6: Technologies of Writing, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 9/4: Port and Playground: The Texas Gulf Coasst, Texas Capitol Visitors Center, TexasCapitolVisitorsCenter.com
To 9/10: It STILL Ain't Braggin' If It's True, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
To 11/21: Austin's Main Street Since 1839, Austin History Center, ahca.net

Jun 1-4 Republic of Texas Biker Rally 2006
Downtown and other area locations
(214) 904-8456, rotrally.com

The biggest biker parade and street party in Texas comes roaring into town this weekend. Be on hand as they parade into town and consume Congress Avenue. Vroom. Vroom. Friday evening's live music line-up on features the music of Omar & The Howlers, Van Wilks and Vallejo. For complete details ride over to rotrally.com.

Jun 2 B Scene Art Party & Mixer
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Blanton Museum of Art, MLK & Congress
(512) 471-7324, blantonmuseum.org

Now this is a really great idea! Join the Blanton Museum of Art as they kick off B Scene - an art party and social mixer on the first Friday of every month. It's a perfect opportunity to see the new museum and meet and mingle. The first B scene will feature live music by Austin's Experimental Aircraft, the sounds of DJ Jennifer, gallery tours, art-making activities, light snacks, and a full cash bar featuring one-of-a-kind "Blantinis." Admission is $10/$5 for members.

Jun 3 Summer Fruit & Veggie Fest Kicks Off
with Health Expo
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Republic Square, 4th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

The Austin Farmers' Market presents Summer Fruit & Veggie Fest throughout June, to raise awareness and consumption of local farmers' best seasonal crops. June blackberries, blueberries, (limited) peaches, and plums are bountiful. Tomatoes, peppers, squash, okra, onions and more are also plentiful. So get first pick of all the freshest, most nutritious foods to fill your table. The month-long festival will feature special events. This week, participate in the Summer Health Expo, featuring interactive exercise and outdoor fun demonstrations, summer nutrition information and a special cooking demonstration. Each week, there will be chef's cooking demos, garden workshops, door prizes and live music. Free parking around the park and in the State parking garage at 3rd and San Antonio.

Jun 6 Heart O' Texas Orchid Society
Annual Potluck Dinner & Plant Auction
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Zilker Botanical Gardens, 2220 Barton Springs Road
hotos.org

Here?s your chance to begin or expand your devotion to orchids ? delicate magical plants that bloom in nearly every color of the rainbow. You may bid on a spectacular selection of great plants available from local area orchid growers and others. Some will be in bud or bloom. For more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost at (512) 280-2271, or geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com. Preview starts at 6:30; dinner is at 6:45 p.m., and the auction runs 7:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Jun 7 Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Open House
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, Room 325
(512) 974-2275, campotexas.org

Join the CAMPO staff as they present the Draft 2006 Texas Metropolitan Mobility Plan (TMMP) at One Texas Center. This is your opportunity to learn about where transportation is headed in Austin, and how you will benefit from CAMPO programs, including long-range and short-range planning topics, Commute Solutions, and air quality.

Totally Austintacious

June 3, 4 West 6th St. Artists Market
709 W. 6th
(512) 698-8099, 6thstreetmarket.com

The West 6th Street Artist's 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.

Jun 4 Speak Up for Kids - CASA 5K
8:00 a.m.
West End District - 5th & Lamar
speakupforkids5k.com

Speak Up for Kids CASA 5K Series helps raise money and support for the abused and neglected children of Travis County who are served through CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). In conjunction with the race there will be a children's carnival with activities and rides, including a 35-foot moonwalk castle in the parking lot of Jackson Ruiz Salon, which is hosting a benefit "Hair Cut-a-Thon." You'll have a great time for a great cause. Strollers and pets welcome!

Jun 2 Texas Lottery Commission's Bucks and Trucks Event
From 8:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., Red River will be closed between E. 5th St. and E. 6th St.


Jun 2 Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally
rotrally.com

The annual motorcycle parade will start at 7:00 p.m. at the Travis County Expo Center on Decker Lane. The head of the parade will reach Congress Avenue about 7:30 p.m. Delays along the parade route could be upward of one hour.

Parade Route:
- South on Decker Lane to MLK
- West on MLK to Webberville
- South on Webberville to Springdale Rd.
- South on Springdale Rd. to Oak Springs
- West on Rosewood /11th St. to Congress

Additional closings/notices related to the event:
- Congress, between 2nd St. and 11th St., will be closed at 6:00 p.m.
- 2nd and 11th Streets will remain open to traffic.
- East 6th Street, between I-35 to Brazos St., will be closed at 6:00 p.m.
- Red River, Neches, Trinity, San Jacinto, and Brazos will remain open until the number of pedestrians on 6th St. requires their closure by the Police Downtown Area Command.
- Congress should be reopened by 4:00 a.m. Saturday.
- Motorcycles will be asked to park in legal parking spots or as directed within the closure area.


Jun 2 Ride Around the World Premier Party
thestoryoftexas.com

From 6:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., Congress will be closed between 17th and 18th for a party celebrating the opening of the newest IMAX feature.

Jun 3 Austin Farmers' 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.

Jun 3 Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Pride Parade
aglcc.org

The parade will begin at 8:30 p.m. at Congress and Riverside. Streets on the parade route will be reopened as the parade progresses. Cross streets will be closed as the parade approaches and re-opened after it has passed.

Parade Route:
- North on Congress to 4th
- West on 4th to San Antonio
- North on San Antonio to 5th
- East on 5th to Congress
- South on Congress to Riverside

June 1, 2 & 7 Protect, Serve and
Live DOWNTOWN!
Thursday - 6/1 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - 6/2 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 6/7 - 9:30 p.m.
KLRU-Your local PBS Station, Channel 18/Cable Channel 9
Downloadable on Time Warner Cable's Lone Star on Demand (Channel 1400)
downtownaustin.com/news/tv

Episode #206 - To Protect, and to Serve, and to Live Downtown

Waller Creek - Why it's important to DOWNTOWN and why flood control is so critical. Their base is in DOWNTOWN, but APD's SWAT Team is here for the safety of all of Austin. Experience the rich history of DOWNTOWN's Beautiful Norwood Tower, and tour the lovely penthouse apartment of Luci Baines Johnson and husband Ian Turpin, as they share their passion for the DOWNTOWN lifestyle.

Jun 6 Economic Development Committee
12:00 p.m.
211 E. 7th Street, Room 111
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com

Chair: Tracy Atkins, Staff Liaison: Julie Fitch