Jul 4 HEB Austin Symphony July 4th
Concert & Fireworks
8:30 p.m.
Zilker Park, Barton Springs Road
austinsymphony.org

Come celebrate America's 230th birthday with more than 100,000 of your friends and neighbors at Austin's largest and most spectacular Independence Day party, complete with magestic sounds, sights and fun.

The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks will feature patriotic music and the ever-popular "812 Overture," accompanied by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons, courtesy of Texas National Guard Salute Battery.

Planned and produced entirely by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, your whole family will ooh and aah as the night sky over Town Lake explodes with a fireworks display like no other. The stage for this celebration will be the northeast triangle of Zilker Park Lou Neff Point.

The Austin Symphony Orchestra will begin performing at 8:30 p.m., and the fireworks show will light up the sky 9:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Come early, bring a picnic, claim a grassy spot and enjoy an evening of patriotic fun. Concessions will be available on site. (Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted in the Park.)

Shuttle Service to Zilker Park will run 4:00 -11:00 p.m. from Waterloo Park near E. 15th St. and Trinity, to the MoPac footbridge over Town Lake at Stephen F. Austin Blvd. Free parking will be available throughout downtown.

For complete details, please visit austinsymphony.org.

Jun 29-Jul 5 Brandon, Hepburn & Jesus
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Marlon Brando, Audrey Hepburn and Gary Cooper set downtown Austin's favorite screen ablaze this week, and Jesus Christ has never been so glitzy. Here's this week's line-up:

29, 30 - On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire
1,2 - Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday, Jesus Christ Superstar
3, 5 - Sergeant York, Pride of the Yankees

Tickets on sale day-of-show only at The Paramount Theatre Box Office. Cash only for ticket purchases under $25.00. Adult - $7.00 (matinees before 6:00 p.m. - $6.00) Child/Senior 65+/Student with ID - $5.00 Flix-Tix Booklet: 10 admissions for $45. Valid for one year from date of sale. For more information on any film, visit imdb.com.


Still on Stage...

To 7/8: Rumpelstiltskin, Scottish Rite Theatre, scottishritetheatre.org
To 7/9: Crowns, Zachary Scott Theater, zachscott.com
To 8/1: 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,Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com

June 27 ACMC
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noonday Concert features the music of ACMC.

Jun 29 Soul Food
8:00 p.m.
Antone's, 213 W. 5th
austinonlinemusic.com

Soul Food - An Evening of Live Music to Benefit Hepatitis C offers you the opportunity to listen to the soulful sounds of LZ Love (pictured), porterdavis, and The Gene Pool, with special guests Malford Milligan (Storyville), Kevin Sekhani (Parade) and Miss Natalie Zoe. Cover is only $10 and you'll be helping those living with a potentially deadly, but treatable disease. A Gibson guitar will be auctioned, signed by Ian McLagan, Charlie Sexton, Chris Layton, Roscoe Beck, Derek O'Brien, Malford Milligan, Geroge Reiff, Stephen Bruton, Jon Dee Graham, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Freddie Krc, David Holt, Alvin Crow, Jake Andrews, Mike Vernon and Bruce Hughes. Proceeds will go to the Liver Foundation of Central Texas. Learn more at lfct.org.

Jun 30 Live from the Plaza: Taboo
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street
(512) 974-9310, ci.austin.tx.us/music/calendar.htm

Taboo is known as one of Austin's best funk and verity bands. Their sound is fused into an exciting, distinct style all their own with roots in gospel and soul. As they say, "Rhythm is life, and life is rhythm." Their high energy style will have you on your feet and keep you dancing.

Jul 1 Heart of Texas
Red White & Blues Festival
10:00 a.m.
Waterloo Park, 403 E. 15th Street Austin
redwhiteandbluesfestival.com

Legendary blues artists, local heroes, and bleeding edge rock 'n roll. That's what's on tap during the first Heart of Texas Red, White, and Blues Festival. This amazing line-up features the first show of Big Head Todd and the Monsters' new tour (only Texas date), GE Smith of "Saturday Night Live" fame, blues Master Hubert Sumlin, and a VERY Special Guest will team up for a once in a lifetime 90-minute set. And if that weren't enough, you'll see and hear Charlie Sexton, Malford Milligan, WC Clark, Bob Schneider, Gary Clark Jr, Grady, Dirty Wormz, Alpha Rev, Broken Teeth, Johnny Goudie, Lomita, and many more. Bring the whole family down for a full day of fun, sun, and guitar playun'. Food, art, kids' activities and misting tents on-site. A portion of ticket sales will go to the XP Family Support Group which improves the quality of life for those persons with Xeroderma Pigmentosum and others diagnosed UV light conditions.

July 5 Palate for Pyroshki
7:30 p.m.
Austin Chamber Music Festival
Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos
(512) 391-7162, austinchambermusic.org

Kick-off your summer chamber music experience in style! Beautiful music in the ballroom of the historic Driskill Hotel is capped by a buffet of delectable desserts prepared by the Driskill's award-winning pastry chefs. Call 391-7162 to make your reservation today.

Jun 29 Happy 1/2 Hour Concerts
11:30 a.m.
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2494, austinkids.org

Miss Staci performs at Austin Children's Museums Happy 1/2 Hour Summer Concert. Price included with museum admission.

Jun 29 Alphabetology
7:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

Barry Powell, Professor of Classics at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, focuses on the nature and origin of the Greek alphabet during his lecture Alphabetology.



Jun 29 - Jul 2: Tour the Blanton!
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
(512) 232-5171, blantonmuseum.org

Lots of choices of things to do at the Blanton this holiday week. Here are your choices:

Jun 29 - Public Tour: Art is Baroque - 7:00 p.m.
This public tour is free on Free Admission Thursdays at the Blanton

Jul 1: Public Tour: People's Choice - 2:00 p.m.
Choose the works of art you want to explore and discuss in this interactive of the Blanton's collection.

Jul 2: Public Tour - Open House: The Blanton Architecture Tour - 2:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission.

For more details, including museum hours, please visit blantonmuseum.org.

July 1 Yoga for Kids
3:00 -4:00 p.m.
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2494, austinkids.org


Enjoy a fun and nurturing yoga experience with Joy from Star Kids Yoga. Parents and children can discover the fun of yoga together! Held the first Saturdays in the summer. Cost included with museum admission.


Still On Display Downtown...

To 7/1: Terra Firma, f8 Fine Art Gallery, f8fineart.com
To 7/7: Together, Carriage House Gallery, (512) 658-056
To 7/16: Los Hilos de Oaxaca, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 7/20: Between the Lines, Wally Workman Gallery, wallyworkmangallery.com
To 7/29: Candace Briceno: Nevermore, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 8/6: Over+Over-Passion for Process, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/6: Again+Again-Cycles in Video & Light, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/13: Paul Chan, The Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 8/13: New Now Next: The Contemporary Blanton, The Blanton Musem of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 8/20: New American Talent: The Twenty-First Exhibition, Arthouse at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org
To 9/10: It STILL Ain't Braggin' if it's True: The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
Ongoing: America/Americas, The Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
Ongoing: European Paintings from the Permanent Collection, The Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
Ongoing: Prints and Drawings from the Permanent Collection, The Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org

Jun 28-Jul 2 Greatest Show on Earth
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
(512) 471-7744, uterwincenter.com

The 135th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth will sweep you "off your rump" and have you jumping in the flash of a double cannon blast!

Jun 29 FREE Art of Clowning Workshop
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Scottish Rite Children's Theatre, 207 West 18th (18th and Lavaca)
(512) 472-7247, scottishritetheatre.org

The Circus is coming to town, and during a free special workshop for children, Art of Clowning, your kids will get to clown around with a real circus performer! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and the Frank Erwin Center have joined together to present this free workshop, starring Alan Ware, AKA "Grandpa Clown," who will share professional tricks of the clown trade. Space is limited to 30 students. To participate in the workshop, please call Rona Ebert at (512) 472-7247.

Totally Austintacious

Jul 1 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.

Jul 1, 2 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.

Jul 4 Silicon Laboratories Marathon Relay
7:00 a.m.
Austin High School, 1715 West Cesar Chav
marathonrelay.com

A 5-leg marathon relay with start/finish/exchange points all staged at Austin High School. Five person teams compete in 15 different categories. This relay is a great way to kick-off your 4th of July festivities with a group of your running buddies!

Jul 5 Sunstroke Summer Stampede Race #8
7:00 p.m.
Town Lake Trail (IH-35/Riverside parking lot)
summerstampede.com

Third Annual Sunstroke Summer Stampede - a Series of twelve chip-timed 5k races in the heat of Austin, TX. Racers compete on two alernating courses (Brushy Creek and Town Lake Trail) each Wednesday night.

July 1 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.

July 4 Silicon Labs Marathon Relay
Austin High School, 1715 Cesar Chavez
marathonrelay.com

From 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. the outside lanes on Congress will be closed as part of the race route. Traffic will be permitted on Congress and on cross streets but will be impacted as long as runners are on the course.

Cesar Chavez will also be closed at 5:00 a.m. as part of the race route. As part of the traffic management plan for the evening fireworks display, Chavez will remain closed until approximately 9:00 p.m.

Growing DOWNTOWN!
Thursday - 6/29 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - 6/30 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 7/5 - 9:30 p.m. (KLRU2)
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 #210 - Grow Gracefully/Grow Green/Grow your Own Way...

Musically talented youth are nurtured with the Austin Youth Orchestra. / Go Green - Go DOWNTOWN - A tribute to Austin, a model "Sustainable City." / Hip Hop'n down the house - Austin's own internationally famous B-Boy City knows how to get down.

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