Jun 15-18 Celebrating a First on 2nd
2nd Street District
2ndstreetdistrict.com

To celebrate its first year in downtown Austin, the 2nd Street District is throwing a Birthday Block Party! In just one year, this expanding retail area has grown to include more than twenty specialty retailers and restaurants and become a source of fresh style and cuisine, as well as a gathering place as unique as Austin itself.

You?re invited to explore Austin?s newest urban destination and join in the birthday festivities, including music along the sidewalks and a variety of in-store events and special offers throughout the weekend. This gathering will benefit the Austin Children's Museum, a District neighbor and integral part of the city center, which will join in the celebration by bringing its museum outdoors.

Here's what's on tap:

Thursday - 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Block Party with music on the sidewalks from DJ Chicken George, in-store events, and drink and dinner specials all evening long.

Friday & Saturday - All Day
Extravaganza with incredible shopping and dining opportunities and exclusive in-store offers.

Sunday 10:00 -4:00 p.m.
Family Sidewalk Fair/Father?s Day

In addition to family-friendly street performers, in-store events and lunch specials, discount admission coupons to the Austin Children's Museum will be available at 2nd Street District stores.

Go to 2ndstreetdistrict.com for more information on the festivities the whole family will enjoy.

Jun 15-18 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 ofdancers, masters of light, climbing and rigging experts have puttogether an amazing spectacle to send the the Intel Building off instyle!The new large scale site-specific dance production, titled Requiem, will be led by ArtisticDirector and chief choreographer Sally Jacques in collaboration with anensemble of skilled and agile technicians and performers. The building's120' concrete columns and existing floors become the stage. Dancersand 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. 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).

June 15-21 Celebrate Indiana and Meryl
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Can you believe it's been 1/4 of Century since Indiana Jones catapulted onto the screen? Take a seat in the cool of the Paramount this week to enjoy all three episodes of the legendary archeologist. Then end your week with two of Meryl Streeps' greatest performances. Go to austintheatre.org for full details, including lots of ways to save on one of the best entertainment
values in Austin. Here is this week's line-up:

15-18 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
17, 18 - Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom, IJ & The Last Crusade
20, 21 - Sophie's Choice and The French Lieutenant's Woman

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

Jun 16-Jul 8 Rumpelstiltskin
Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 West 18th Street
(512) 472-KIDO (5436), scottishritetheatre.org

Here's a great summer activity for the kids. Give them the fun and magic of live theater with the delightful stage version of the children's classic, Rumpelstitskin. The play runs Saturday mornings through July 8 at the Scottish Rite Children's Theatre. Go to the website for details.

Jun 20 Hukkle (2002)
7:00 p.m.
Alamo Drafthouse, 409 Colorado
(512) 322-0145, austinfilm.org

This film will be shown as part of Austin Film Society's Summer Essential Cinema's De/Re Constructing the Narrative: Global Experiments in Film Structure. This series, which runs through July 25, features recent films that explore untraditional modes of cinematic story-telling. Admission is free for new or current AFS members and $4 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased online at austinfilm.org where you'll find additional information.

Jun 21 Children's Day Art Park: Lucas Miller
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 week, you and your kiddos will be thoroughly entertained by author, columnist and award-winning musician Lucas Miller, who has set new standards in educational songs and stories. Admission is 50¢ a child, adults free when accompanied by a child.

Still on Stage...

To 6/18: Bunk Bed Brothers, The State Theatre, austintheatre.org
To 6/28: Bad Dates, Zachary Scott Theater, zachscott.com
To 7/9: Crowns, Zachary Scott Theater zachscott.com
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: Ride Around the World: A Cowboy Adventure, Texas the Big Picture in the IMAX® Theatre and The Star of Destiny in the Texas Spirit Theater, thestoryoftexas.com

June 15 Ringing!
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noonday Concert features Lucy Thompson - Solo Handbell Ringer.

Jun 16 Live from the Plaza: Beyond the Veil
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street
(512) 974-9310, ci.austin.tx.us

Rousing gospel sounds will fill the Plaza at City Hall this Friday, with Beyond The Veil, a 9-member group of ministers of song. Food provided by H&A Smokey's.

Jun 18 Austin Symphonic Band: Father's Day Concert
7:30 p.m.
Zilker Hillside Theatre
(512) 345-7420, asband.org

The Austin Symphonic Band, the "Official Band of the City of Austin," presents a free Father's Day Concert at Zilker Park, featuring marches, musicals, and patriotic melodies. Bring a lawn chair or spread a blanket under the oaks at the Hillside Theater. No charge to attend; $2 to $3
for parking at the Park.

Jun 18 Woodwind Concert in the Park
7:30 p.m.
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

The Austin Symphony Orchestra's Woodwind Ensemble will be featured at this week's session of Concerts in the Park, a free evening of wonderful outdoor music. Great way to top off Pop's Day.

Jun 15 If Gold Rusts, What Shall Iron Do?
7:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

LECTURE British photographic process historian and alternative process photographer Mike Ware asks "If Gold Rusts, What Shall Iron Do?"

Jun 16 Analog/Digital: Bridging the Gap
7:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

PANEL - "Analog/Digital: Bridging the Gap" features photographers Dan Burkholder, Jesseca Ferguson, and Mike Ware whose work is in The Image Wrought exhibition.

Jun 16-Jul 7 Together
Carriage House Gallery, 509 W. 8th St.
(512) 658-0567

The Carriage House Gallery presents the art of Anna Swanson and Christopher Brent. Opening Reception: Friday, June 16, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Jun 16-Aug 20 New American Talent:
The Twenty-First Exhibition
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress Avenue
(512) 453-5312, arthousetexas.org

The twenty-first in a series of annual juried exhibitions, New American Talent features the work of emerging national artists working in a variety of media including sculpture, painting, photography and new media. Each work on view was selected by New American Talent juror Aimee Chang, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, California, and former Exhibition Coordinator and Assistant Curator, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles. This year's New American talent showcases the work of 59 artists from the United States, 22 of whom currently live and work in Texas. On Saturday, there are several special events associated with this - one of Austin's favorite exhibits:

Talking Art with Aimee Chang, Curator - 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.


Jun 17 Digital Blitz
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

Get into digital bliss with Dan Burkholder's Digital Blitz workshop. You'll learn how to use the latest technology, including digital negatives, to create alternative process photographs. In one fun-filled day you can leap a giant step closer to having the image control you need and want. Learn the meat-and-potatoes techniques for capturing and manipulating your images to get prints that match your imagination. Pre-registration and payment required.

Jun 21 Behind the Walls...Our Community's Collective Memory
5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe
(512) 973-7383, ahca.net

Join the Austin History Center for a Small Group Evening Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Austin History Center. These popular tours are held once a month on Wednesday evenings. Mark your calendar for the remaining dates in 2006 - June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20. Tours are free and open to the public but registration is required. Call (512) 974-7383 or email info@ahca.net with the names of attendees, email addresses, and phone numbers.

Still On Display Downtown...

19: Baby Bloomers, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
17: Start with the Arts - Colorful Kids, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 5/27: Jimmy Jalapeeno: No One Place, d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 6/17 Sugarcoated, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 7/1: Terra Firma, f8 Fine Art Gallery, f8fineart.com
To 6/18: Robert DeNiro Collection, Harry Ransom Center, utexas.edu
To 6/30: New Paintings by Jorge Puron, La Pena Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 7/8 The Enduring Spirit of Vietnam, Fielding Lecht Gallery, fieldinglecht.com

Jun 15 Capitol of Texas Juneteenth Celebration
Congress Avenue, Various locations
(512) 832-9058, geaya.net/Juneteenth.htm

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of slaves in Texas after the Civil War. Festivities include: parades, the Essence of Beauty Pageant, a carnival and battle of the bands.

Jun 15 Hot Time in the City
6:30 p.m.
The Four Season Hotel, 98 San Jacinto
(512) 327-7555. winefoodfoundation.org

Join The Wine & Food Foundation's Hot Time in the City grand Texas tasting that has become a critically-acclaimed community that's been named one of the "Top Ten Wine Events in Texas" by the Austin Chronicle. More than 30 wines will be poured from thirteen different Texas wineries, while nearly a dozen Central Texas chefs will be cooking up scrumptious summer fare. Legendary winemakers, Zelma Long and Phillip Freese of Vilafonte Vineyards in South Africa, will be the honored guests, and will be pouring wines from their South African vineyard. Tickets are $40 for Foundation members and $50 for non-members. To make reservations, please visit winefoodfoundation.org, or call (512) 327-7555.

Jun 17 Grillin' and Chillin' Week
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Republic Square, 4th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org

It's Grillin' and Chillin' Week at the Austin Farmer's Market featuring a display of grills, utensils, and outdoor-cooking products plus a local foods grilling demonstration, scheduled just in time for Father's Day. There will also be preservation techniques demonstrated to get fruit "chilled" for later. As part of the month-long Summer Fruit & Veggies Fest, you'll enjoy 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 17 Best on Ice
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tea Embassy, 900 Rio Grande
(512) 330-9991, teaembassy.com

Vote for your favorite Iced Tea from participating Austin restaurants. Tea Embassy is hosting this charity iced tea contest to benefit Helping Hand Home for Children. You'll enjoy live acoustic guitar and classical music, door prizes, and refreshments as you taste, test and cast your ballot. The People's Choice for "Best on Ice" and Food Critic's Award will be presented between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Cost: $5.

Jun 17-18 City Wide Garage Sale
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
cwgs.com

Austin's Largest Antique, Collectible & Vintage Marketplace Where Everything Has a Story. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00; Under 12 FREE.

Jun 18 Father's Day Brunch
11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dona Emilia's South American Bar & Grill, 101 San Jacinto
(512) 478-2520, donaemilias.com

Enjoy a delightful assortment of foods from both North and South America. The Brunch includes a full array of fresh seafood, prime-rib, made-to-order omelets, and tropical fruits. Reservations for Father's Day Brunch are now being accepted. Call (512) 478-2520. The feast is $18.95 for adults and $9.95 for children.

Jun 21 Wine Tasting to Benefit KidsSave
7:00 p.m.
Dona Emilia's South American Bar & Grill, 101 San Jacinto
(512) 478-2520, donaemilias.com

Dona Emilia's will host a wine tasting party benefiting KidSave. The event will feature Red, White & Rose wines paired with its own Paella at a cost of $20.00 a person. For more information, please call (512) 478-2520.

Ozone Action Days
Central Texas
capmetro.org

With this heat wave we're currently enjoying, Central Texas is experiencing frequent Ozone Action Days. You are encouraged to take steps to reduce pollution emissions on these days. One of the best ways is to leave your car at home and let Cap Metro do the driving. On Ozone Action Days, you can ride for free! Visit capmetro.org for bus routes. Here are other steps you can take:

. Share a ride, bicycle or walk to work or school.
. Avoid idling - skip the drive-thru lane and park and go inside instead.
. Bring your lunch to work to cut down on driving.
. Postpone refueling your vehicle until after 6 p.m. and don't top-off the tank.
. Postpone mowing your lawn and using gas-powered equipment until after 6 p.m.
. Tune up your vehicle - a well-maintained car operates efficiently and cleanly.

Go to capmetro.org often to see when Ozone Action Days have been declared.

Totally Austintacious

Jun 17, 18 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 15 Capitol of Texas Juneteenth Celebration: 2K Freedom Run/Walk
9:30 AM
Congress Avenue, various locations
(512)832-9058, geaya.net/Juneteenth.htm

MLK & Comal to Rosewood Park. Juneteenth clebrates the emancipation of slaves in Texas following the end of the Civil War. Festivities include pageants, parades, a carnival and a battle of the bands.

Friday, June 16 Juneteenth Parade

At 1:00 p.m. the Congress Avenue Bridge will close and be used as a staging area for the parade. At 2:00 p.m. the parade will go north on Congress to 11th Street, west on 11th to Colorado Street, and north on Colorado to 13th Street before entering the Capitol Grounds.

The event is expected to last about one hour.

Streets on the route and cross streets will close at 2:00 p.m. and re-open as the parade passes.

June 17 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square Park, 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 15 This Summer, It's Austin's Time to Shine:
Issues & Eggs
Southwest Tower, Room 111, 211 East 7th Street
8:00 a.m.
(512) 469-1766 ext. 211, rsvp@downtownaustin.com

Find out why June and July will be entering the record books for visitors. Guest Speaker, Bob Lander, President and CEO of the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, tells you why Austin is so hot this summer as a gathering spot. More than 100,000 people will be attending meetings and conferences during the first two months of summer. Find out who's coming and why.You'll enjoy a free light breakfast. Please let us know you'll be joining us by emailing rsvp@downtownaustin.com or calling (512) 469-1766 ext. 211

Parking is available in the Southwest Tower Parking Garage (SW Corner of 7th & San Jacinto) and will be validated at the meeting.

June 15, 16 & 21 Catching DOWNTOWN
Thursday - 6/15 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - 6/16 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 6/21 - 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 #208 - Catching Balls, "Catchy" Phrases & Community Radios

Catch the fun and run with the Bull's at an Austin Toro's Basketball Game. / Where Creativity
"Ads"Up: A look at some of Austin's highly creative advertising firms and this growing industry (centered in DOWNTOWN). / Austin's Community Radio lets the community spread its creative wings without flying the CO-OP (KOOP).

Jun 21 Arts & Entertainment Marketing Committee
8:30 a.m.
211 E. 7th Street, 7th Floor Conference Room
(512) 469-1766, downtownaustin.com/daa/whoweare

Chair: Nancy Burns, Staff Liaison: Cilla Temple