Sep 9-Oct 21 Daniel Bozhkov: Recent Works
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress
(512) 453-5312, arthousetexas.org

What do Darth Vadar, Larry King, Wal-Mart and Ernest Hemingway have in common? They have all been the subject matter of Daniel Bozhkov - an artist whose style is difficult to describe because it's so far-reaching.

And Arthouse at the Jones Center presents the first major survey exhibition of Bozhkov work. This exhibit brings together seven works from the previous decade, including the spectacular, multi-dimensional works - How To Fly Over a Very Large Larry, Training in Assertive Hospitality, and the recent Eau d' Ernest - a piece, which is actually perfume - awarded tremendous recognition at the 9th Istanbul Bienniale.

The exhibition will also feature a newly commissioned work for Arthouse entitled Cantata for Twelve Choirs and Several Salamanders, filmed in collaboration with Austin-based artist, Cauleen Smith. The exhibition will travel to the Atlanta Center for Contemporary Art and the Art Gallery at the University of North Texas, Denton - both galleries will feature work created especially for their spaces.

Talking Art with Daniel Bozhkov and Exhibit Curator Regine Basha will be held September 9, 3:00 p.m.

Sep 7-10 Salute Indiana Jones
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

This is your last chance weekend to enjoy the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series. And what a way to end the 31st Season! Spectacular showings of all 3 Indy flicks, including a Double Feature on Saturday and Sunday. Go to austintheatre.org for showtimes.

7-10 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
9/10 - Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade

The Alliance would like to extend a salute of our own to the Paramount for making this summer so utterly memorable by bringing us hours of classic films.

Sep 8 The Intergalactic Nemesis
8:00 p.m.
UT PAC's Hogg Memorial Auditorium, 24th at Whitis
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

The year is 1933. Creatures from another galaxy are on the verge of invading earth and it's up to Ben Wilcott, Molly Sloan, and Timmy Mendez to stop them. A cliff-hanging story, great writing and spectacular live sound effects make this live radio show style production a blast for everyone age 9 to 90. The Austin American Statesman calls it "A world of fun."

Sep 9 The Linguini Code
7:00 p.m.
The Spaghetti Warehouse, 117 W. 4th
(512) 404-9123, whodunit.citysearch.com

The Capital City Mystery Players are back EVERY Saturday evening through October with their hilarious spoof of The DaVinci Code, called The Linguini Code (or Search for the Holy Grain). Personally take part in this tale of intrigue, solve crimes, complete puzzles, and compete for a fabulous prize - all that and dinner's included. Call 404-9123 for more information about this great way to spend an evening.

Sep 10, 17, 24 African Folk Tales & Music
for Children
2:00 p.m.
Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 West 18th
512-472-KIDO (5436), scottishritetheatre.org

Through the ancient form of oral story-telling, Debo Adejobi entertains, informs, inspires, and educates listeners about the diversity of African Culture. With a unique brand of humor, Adejobi has entertained listeners in schools, libraries and bookstores nationwide, and is now perfecting a larger scale theatrical performance to debut at the Scottish Rite Theatre.

Sep 12-17 Hairspray
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

Can a big girl with big dreams-and even bigger hair!-change the world--and still have time to win the boy she loves? That's what keeps audiences coming back for more of this Broadway's Tony® Award winning musical-comedy, Hairspray. This mega-hit is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter party. It's the winner of eight Tony® Awards, including Best Musical. Tickets are available at utpac.org, (512) 477-6060, Texas Box Office outlets, HEB, Central Market stores and UT PAC Box Office.

Sep 12 Finger of Guilt (The Intimate Stranger)
7:00 p.m.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 409 Colorado
(512) 322-0145 x 213, austinfilm.org

Austin Film Society (AFS) presents the 2006-07 Season of its Essential Cinema Series, Surviving the Blacklist: Joseph Losey in Europe. Instead of submitting and enduring the anti-Communist mania of the early '50s, Joseph Losey went to Europe to exert his creativity, and AFS celebrates the results of his intriguing efforts. Finger of Guilt was produced under a couple of pseudonyms and delves into betrayal and distrust, a theme Losey knew intimately. This series runs though October 10. Go to austinfilm.org for details.

Still on Stage...

To 9/17: Crowns, Zach Scott, zachscott.com
To 9/17: Keepin' It Weird, Zach Scott, zachscott.com
Ongoing: Superman Returns, 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

Sep 7 Classical Music
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noonday Concert features Austin Chamber Music Center Artists performing Classicals.

Sep 8 Brennen Leigh, Country
Live From the Plaza
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street
(512) 974-9310, ci.austin.tx.us/music/

In just a few years, Brennen Leigh - alongside brother Seth Hulbert - has firmly established herself as one of the Lone Star State's premiere singers and songwriters. "Her sound is an intoxicating blend of raw talent, wily wit and bittersweet heartbreak - all touched by an affecting, uncommon grace." This week's $6 lunch special: Pulled Pork or BBQ Chopped Beef Sandwich with all the fixin's by Pig Out!

Sep 8 LoMcXimo de la Musica
8:00 p.m.
Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 471-1444, utpac.org

McDonald's LoMcXimo de la Música Tour brings together some of the hottest names in Latin music in one phenomenal live performance that mixes rock, urban, soul, salsa, pop, hip-hop and more! To make this evening even more special - TWO for ONE tickets are available now available via the utpac web site.

Sep 8 Robert Earl Keen Headlines
UT vs OSU Pre Game Concert
Waterloo Park, 15th & Red River
roadwayevents.com

Pluckers and Budweiser, in conjunction with Roadway Productions will host the biggest Pre-Game Concert and Rally of the season, featuring five national touring acts, with Robert Earl Keen headlining. This is the place to be if you plan on enjoying some great music, great food, refreshments and a lot of team spirit.

Sep 10 American Idols Live Tour 2006
7:00 p.m.
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
(512) 471-7744, uterwincenter.com

They're all idols of wannabe superstars. The 10 American Idols finalists are coming to Austin to share the stage for a few songs as well as shine in the spotlight for individual performances. So, did you predict that Taylor would walk away with this year's prize?

Sep 7-9 Blanton Happenings
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
(512) 232-5171, blantonmuseum.org

The Blanton feeds your creative self this week.

Sep 7 - Free Admission Thursday

Public Tour: People's Choice - 3:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Choose the works of art you want to explore and discuss in this interactive tour of the Blanton's collection. The 7:00 p.m. tour - Italian Prints and Drawings

Art Fix: Yoga in the Galleries 6:00 p.m.
Stretch your artistic self. You'll meditate on large abstract works in the museum's collecton as you stretch and breath in basic yoga poses.

Sep 9 Public Tour: People's Choice - 2:00 p.m.
Choose the works of art you want to explore and discuss in this interactive tour of the Blanton's collection. Free with museum admission.


Sep 7 West End Gallery Night
West End - Sixth Street - West of Lamar
inthegalleries.com

It's first Thursday and that means you have an artful evening ahead of you during Gallery Night. End the day and get ready for the weekend ahead as you tour West End galleries that are 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. Relax with a glass of wine as you view the latest and greatest works of art at West End galleries.

Sep 7-Oct 13 Rays of Light: Hope, Life, and Art
in El Salvador
Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, 211 Congress
(512) 477-6007, lapena-austin.org

La Pena and The Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central American (FSSCA) present the artwork from students of "Rays of Light" program in El Salvador. This exhibit is on display at at Las Manitas Café through October 13. A special reception will be held on Friday, September 29th at both La Pena Gallery and Las Manitas from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sep 8-Oct 20 "The World of Lacquer:"
Nhat Tran and Tran Hoang Son
Fielding Lecht Gallery, 708 Congress
(512) 476-0044, fieldinglecht.com

This is a uniquely diverse exhibition of the beauty and versatility of Vietnamese lacquer. The World of Lacquer highlights the work of artists Nhat Tran and Tran Hoang Son that capitalize on the luminosity and rich color of traditional lacquer painting. Grand opening will be held on September 9th.


Sep 9-Oct 7 Honora Jacob and Eliza K. Thomas
Wally Workman Gallery,1202 West Sixth St
(512) 472-7428, wallyworkmangallery.com

Wally Workman gallery invites you to view the latest works by two artists at the newly expanded gallery. Opening reception: September 9th - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sep 9 Second Saturdays are for Families
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224, amoa.org

Tell me a story - without words! Drop in and create. $7 per family; Members $5.

Sep 9-Oct 22 Underground Waterworks - Daniel Bozhkov
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress
(512) 453-5312, arthousetexas.org

Organized by Arthouse and the University of North Texas Art Gallery Curated by Regine Basha and Diana Block.

Sep 10 - 8th Annual Austin Museum Day
Museums All Around Downtown
austinmuseums.org

Museums throughout Austin are offering free admission to give families just one more reason to drop in and have a look see at this world of ours. Austin Museum Day is presented in cooperation with the Austin Museum Partnership and is a free, city-wide rediscovery of museums. The museums downtown are, of course participating and here's what they have in store for the day. Go to austinmuseums.org for complete details, including times.

Austin Museum of Art
823 Congress, amoa.org

Personal Patterned Portraits. See Mary Lee Bendolph, Gee's Bend Quilts, and Beyond and Lu Ann Barrow's "Soul-Journers": Friends, Family & Fabric of Daily Life. Learn about these two inspirational artists and participate in the museum's hands-on activity.

Blanton Museum of Art
Congress & MLK, blantonmuseum.org

Free Tours. You're invited to take a building tour, a Kid's Choice tour, or browse the museum with a free audioguide. Discover your inner artist by creating Really Big Drawings in the galleries and Color Blast sculptures in the atrium.

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N. Congress, thestoryoftexas.com

Last Day of STILL Braggin'. Put on your dancin' shoes and get ready to explore showmanship through Texas music with special guests Valerie and Rich O'Brien. Also, hear from iconic Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson reflect on friendship, pride and perseverance from his 30-year career. Join us on the last day of the exhibit for a toe-tappin' good time!

Texas Memorial Museum
2400 Trinity Street (2 blocks north of the UT stadium)
texasmemorialmuseum.org

Fish and Fossil Fun Day marks the opening of the Museum's newly renovated Fishes of Texas exhibit highlighting the 266 species of fish in Texas. Free Activities: 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. - Hooray for Fish, a storytelling presentation by Patricia Ramsey, a children's librarian. 4:00 p.m. - Fish Tales, a presentation for the whole family by Jessica Rosales, ichthyology collections manager. Ongoing - make crafts and see and touch real museum fossils; dig in the mini Dino Pit, and learn what it's like to be a paleontologist searching for fossils.

Umlauf Sculpture Gardens
605 Robert E. Lee Road, umlaufsculpture.org

Sculptfest! More than two dozen members of the Texas Society of Sculptors exhibit their work. Ongoing sculpture demonstrations throughout the day. Clay tables will be available for artists of all ages.

Still On Display Downtown...

To 9/9: All Dressed in White, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 9/10: The Serie Project: Serie XIII, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 9/10: It STILL Ain't Braggin' if it's True: The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
To 9/11: The Sacred Hearts of Musical Icons, Manuels, williamkstidham.com
To 9/24: Workspace: Carol Bove, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 9/25: duck, duck, GOOSE, Volitant Gallery, volitant.com
To 9/25: The Long Drive South, Volitant Gallery, volitant.com
To 9/29: Color, Mind & Form, Arthouse of Ionic Futurism, ionicfuturism.com
To 9/30: Kevin Greer: At the Edge, Gallery SOCO, gallerysoco.com
To 9/30: Gladys Poorte & Naomi Schlinke, d berman gallery, dbermangallery.com
To 10/1: YLAII: Juventud Desenfrenada (Youth Gone Wild), Mexic-arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 11/5: Lu Ann Barrow "Soul Journer's," Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/5: Mary Lee Bendelph, Gee's Bend Quilts and Beyond, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/5: William Kentridge, Weighing...and Wanting, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/20: The Avenue: Austin's Main Street Since 1839, Austin History Center, ahca.net
To 12/9: Rembrandt's Etchings, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 12/30: Norman Mailer Takes on America, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 12/30: Portraits of Britain's Literary Greatsa, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 5/28/07: Power to the People: The Electrification of Rural Texas, LBJ Library & Museum, lbj.utexas.edu
Ongoing: European Paintings from the Permanent Collection and America/Americas, Blanton Museum of Art,
blantonmuseum.org

Sep 9 Love Your Local Farmer +
Love Your Local Business
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Republic Square Park, 4th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, austinfarmermarket.org

As the summer draws to a close, it is time to thank the farmers for their hard work and the beautiful goodness they pluck from the earth. It is also a time to explore the local shops in Austin and the possibility to form new relationships with local vendors. The Austin Farmers' Market's annual Love Your Local Farmer & Love Your Local Business festival will feature a local business fair, vendor trivia contest, and a "vote-for-your-favorite-farmer activity." There will also be a new child-centered cooking activity - "The Little Kitchen (La Cocinita)" - and live music at the market stage. Look for the farmers to bring a plentiful array of late summer produce including squash, beans, okra, peppers, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and even shelled black-eyed peas to the market.

Sep 9 Tejano Heritage Month Breakfast
and Exhibit Opening
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Texas Capital Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th St.
(512) 305-8400, TexasCapitolVisitorsCenter.com

The 3rd Annual Official Tejano Heritage Month celebration will kickoff on Saturday with a Tejano breakfast on the Capitol Grounds and an exhibit opening at the Capitol Visitors Center. The breakfast - complete with free taquitos and coffee, live music, speeches and contests - will take place on the South Grounds from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Booths and living history demonstrators will display artifacts, and educational materials about the legacy of Tejano history. "A Tejano Son of Texas" will open at the Capitol Visitors Center. This exhibit tells the exciting history of Jose Policarpio "Polly" Rodriguez and his experiences as a rancher, soldier, Texas Ranger and minister.

Sep 10 Traditional Sun Salute
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Republic Square Park, 4th & Guadalupe
(512) 358-1200, yogayoga.com

Yoga Yoga will host Indian Yoga master Srivatsa Ramaswami from September 8-24 for "The Art of Yoga," a 16-day exploration of the age-old knowledge of a complete yoga practice. As part of this event, a traditional sun salutation practice will take place in Republic Square Park. For more information and a complete schedule of events visit yogoyoga.com.

To Sept 13 Capital Metro's Golden Ticket Contest
Cap Metro Buses throughout the City

To kick off Commute Solutions Month, Capital Metro is offering an opportunity to grab the Golden Ticket and win free tickets to the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival. Thirty "Golden Tickets" will be loaded at random into Capital Metro fareboxes on board buses all over the city. If you purchase a Day Pass and a "Golden Ticket" pops out of the farebox, you're an instant winner of a pair of tickets for Friday, Saturday or Sunday access to the ACL Music Festival. No purchase is necessary. Customers also can enter by filling out a 3 x 5 card with their contact information and mailing it to Capital Metro. Visit capmetro.org for contest rules and details, or call 474-1200.


Concerned About Transportation? Take the CAMPO Survey
CAMPO (Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) 2035 Regional Growth Concept Initiative
campotexas.org

Please take a minute for a short 8 question survey if you're concerned about transportation and growth in our region.

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is developing a growth concept that will help coordinate future transportation and land use planning in the region. This 2035 Growth Concept will bridge the gap between today's reality and tomorrow's vision, by encouraging CAMPO and our regional partners to work together to move our region in the right direction.

If current population growth and land use trends continue, CAMPO forecasts that in 2030 congestion in the region will be worse than it is today, even after spending an anticipated $23 billion on roadway and transit improvements. In addition, overall quality of life may decline due to the over development of sensitive environmental areas and rural land, a lack of housing options, longer commute times, and other factors. The 2035 Regional Growth Concept will help to preserve regional quality of life in the face of continued high growth rates and will incorporate parts of the Envision Central Texas (ECT) vision while reflecting adopted local plans and values. ECT preferred development pattern focuses future population growth in walkable activity centers within existing communities and distributes employment growth more evenly throughout the region.

Visit the CAMPO website and take a quick survey that will have an impact for years to come.

Sep 9 Arts Run
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

Join Catapult Systems in the first ever Arts Run. This 5K fun run/walk and a Kids 1k will benefit the State and Paramount Theatres. The event starts and ends at the theatres on Congress Avenue and the trail is all downtown. Show up and participate in this lively event to receive amazing artsy and valuable prizes. Here's how to take part:
- Run/walk dressed as your favorite stage or film star
- Race the clock and win prizes that way, too.
- Artful goodie bags for everyone who enters, includes an Arts Run t-shirt.
Go to the austintheatre.org for details and to register.

Sep 9 ESPN Radio and Bevo Boulevard Tailgate Parties

E. 17th St., between San Jacinto and Trinity, and E. 18th St., between Brazos and San Jacinto, will be closed from 3:00 p.m. until halftime of the U.T./Ohio football game, approximately 8:00 p.m.

Sep 9 Art's 5K Run
austintheatre.org

Sections of Cesar Chavez and Congress Avenue will be closed for the race.

The 700 and 800 blocks of Congress will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
From 7:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m.,two southbound lanes of Congress Avenue will be closed between 6th Street and Cesar Chavez.

From 7:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m., Cesar Chavez will be closed from Congress to MoPac.

Sep 9 Austin Farmers' Market
Republic Square, 4 & 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.