Jul 20-Aug 5 Disney's High School Musical
R.L. Davis Auditorium, Texas School for the Deaf
(512) 476-0541 x. 1, zachscott.com

The smash hit movie musical comes to life in Austin! Already one of the biggest musical phenomenons, High School Musical has topped the Billboard music charts and broken records.

This Zach Scott performance follows the antics of East High's most popular students as they fall in love and secretly try to audition for the school musical. Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad and Taylor are all ready to sing and dance in this fun-tastic, family-friendly show!

Zach Executive Passes are redeemable for this show. This show is a sure sell-out. The production will be performed at the R.L. Davis Auditorium at the Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 South Congress.

Show times: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Jul 19 Silent Silver Screen Series: The Big Parade
7:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center for the Humanitites, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

King Vidor's The Big Parade (1925) with live music by Graham Reynolds and friends.

To Aug 12 HELD OVER! Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesucristo Superestrella
Zach Scott, Kleburg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside Drive
(512) 476-0541, x1, zachscott.com

Due to popular demand - ZACH's recreation of this classic rock opera - with a Mexican twist - has been held over! Enjoy a bi-lingual production (2/3 English and 1/3 Spanish) that synthesizes ancient and modern images with traditional and current Mexican musical styles to illuminate new personal truths and discoveries for everyone who call Central Texas home. In addition, more than 40 local artists have contributed large scale shadowbox mosaics which fill the inside of the theatre creating a beautiful work of art for Austin.

Jul 19-Aug 26 An Almost Holy Picture
Zach Scott Arena Stage, 1510 Toomey Rd.
(512) 476-0541, x1, zachscott.com

A breathtaking drama in which Samuel, a former Episcopal priest, collides with the ultimate test of his faith when his wife gives birth to a beautiful baby girl who is covered with downy white fur. As his daughter grows into a child of transcendent inner beauty, Samuel struggles to regain his faith. Performance Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Jul 20 Kathy Griffin
8:00 p.m.
The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

If you love celebrity gossip (and who doesn't?), you won't forgive yourself for missing an intimate evening with comedienne Kathy Griffin. The fiery redhead's wild monologues on life, sex, celebrity and nearly anything in between may make you blush while making you chuckle. kathygriffin.net

Jul 20-29 American Repertory Theatre
Presents LINGO
McCullough Theatre, 23rd & Robert Dedman
(512) 477-6060, utpac.org

Creating new works in the presence of masterpieces. You?ll experience world premieres by composer Rob Deemer, choreographer David Justin and jazz master Dave Douglas with returning favorite dancers, along with Austin's own Tosca String Quartet and pianist, Michelle Schumann. Performances: July 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 8:00 p.m. July 22 & 29 at 2:00 p.m. For tickets, call 477-6060 or visit utpac.org.

Jul 21-25 Summer Classics at the Paramount
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress
(512) 472-5470, austintheatre.org

The powerful men of cinema - Yul Brynner, Cary Grant, Charlton Heston and Orson Welles explode on the screen this week. Go to the austintheatre.org for full details, including lots of ways to save on one of the best entertainment values in Austin.

21-22 - The King & I, Arsenic and Old Lace
24, 25 - Touch of Evil, Citizen Kane

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

Jul 22 Moonlight Cinema at The Belmont - Summer School
8:00 p.m.
The Belmont, 305 W. 6th Street
(512) 457-0300, thebelmontaustin.com

July Moonlight Cinema is summer films without all that pesky sunshine. Host Jerm Pollet brings his witty observations and musical talent to the weekly dinner theatre event.

Jul 25 Children's Day Art Park -
The Biscuit Brothers
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Symphony Square Amphitheatre - 1101 Red River
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Your children will 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. This week features a lively performance by the ever-popular Biscuit Brothers.

Still on Stage...

Jul 21: Antiques Roadkill, Spaghetti Warehouse, capcitymystery.com
To 7/29: Lingo, McCullough Theatre, utpac.org
To 8/11: My Favorite Year - The Musical, Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre, zilker.org
To 8/11: The Boys of Summer, The Hideout Theatre, austinimprov.com
To 8/12: Jesus Christ Superstar, Zachary Scott Theater, zachscott.com
To 8/26: An Almost Holy Picture, Zachary Scott Arena Stage, zachscott.com
To 8/27: Sharks 3D, IMAX® Theatre, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
Ongoing: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: An IMAX® 3D Experience, African Adventure 3D,
Sharks 3D, Texas the Big Picture; The Star of Destiny in the Texas Spirit Theater, thestoryoftexas.com

Jul 19 Thursday Noonday Concert - Chamber Music
12:00 ? 1:00 p.m.
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth Street
(512) 472-2445, centralpresbyterian.org

This week's Thursday Noonday Concert features Student Chamber Music Highlights.

Jul 20 Santana-Rama
8:30 p.m.
Spiro's Night Club - 611 Red River St.
AustinLatinoMusic.com

ALMA (Austin Latino Music Association) presents Santana-Rama, a tribute to Carlos Santana. Featuring El Tule, Rodriguez Band, Alter Ego, with appearances by Buzz Guerra, Richard Segura, plus video footage of vintage Santana performances. Doors open 8:00 p.m.

Jul 20 Music Under the Star: The Stingers ATX
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-8746, thestoryoftexas.com

Music Under the Star, the popular World Music series, is back for a fourth hot season! This week's music features The Stingers ATX, who have developed their own modern hybrid of Jamaican ska and classic American doo-wop soul: solid roots-reggae rhythms, melodic horn lines, and tight 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies. Set out your camp chairs and blankets (but please no coolers or outside refreshments) under the Star and listen to local artists perform music from around the globe. Explore the Museum's three floors of exhibits ? including Made to Walk the Skies: Texas & Space Travel - for free from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Story of Texas Cafe will be open with a limited menu, and a cash bar will be available on the Plaza. Free event parking is available in the Museum's underground garage on the corner of 18th and Congress.

Jul 22 The Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park -
Mixed Woodwind Ensemble (Light Classical)
7:30 p.m.
Wooldridge Square Park, 9th & Guadalupe
(512) 476-6064, austinsymphony.org

Bring a picnic dinner and blanket, and make it a family affair as you listen to the Austin Symphony?s Mixed Woodwind Ensemble. (Sorry, alcohol and glass containers are not permitted in the park).These delightful outdoor park concerts are the perfect opportunity for Austinites to enjoy some of the Capitol City's greatest pleasures - the Austin Symphony's fine music and one of Austin's beautiful historic parks.

Jul 25 Blues on the Green - Cyril Neville
& Tribe 13
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Zilker Park Rock Island, Barton Springs Rd.
kgsr.com/blues

This week's Blues On the Green features Cyril Neville - "the Uptown Ruler, Keeper of the Uptown Funk and creator of second-line reggae" & Tribe 13. Bring the whole family to Zilker Park Rock Island (on the north side of Barton Springs Road) for the free show from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Bring your own food or buy from a variety of vendors and make an evening of it!

Jul 19 Slide Lecture - AMOA
7:00 p.m.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224, amoa.org

Join exhibition artist, Will van Overbeek, for an in-depth look at 24 Summers at Barton Springs Pool.

Jul 19-Sep 1 Tom Hollenback & Joseph Janson
d berman Gallery, 1701 Guadalupe
(512) 477-8877, dbermangallery.com

d berman gallery?s exhibit of new works by sculptor Tom Hollenback and painter Joseph Janson is a juxtaposition of opposites - minimalist space vs. exuberant brushstrokes. Opening reception: July 19 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Gallery Talk - Saturday, July 28 - 1:00 p.m.

Jul 19-22 Blanton Happenings
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
(512) 232-5171, blantonmuseum.org

Thursdays are always free at the Blanton.

Jul 19 Art Fix: Drawing - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Explore different works of art as well as various drawing techniques in the exhibition Master Drawings from the Yale University Art Gallery. Supplies provided. No registration required. Please call (512) 471-9205 for more information.

Jul 19 Public Tour: Artwork of the Week - 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Discover one of the gems in the Blanton's permanent collection, Saint Cecilia by Simon Vouet.

Jul 22 Public Tour: A Century of Grace - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Explore a section of 19th-Century French masterpieces from the Dahesh Museum of Art. Included with the price of admission.

Jul 20-22 Vintage Poster Show
Art on 5th, 1501 W. 5th
(512) 481-1111, arton5th.com

It?s one of Art on 5th's favorite shows - featuring hundreds of unframed, original vintage posters from 1900 to the 1970's, directly from Europe. Friday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday: Noon-5:00 p.m.

Jul 21 Art in Public Places Second Annual Artist Workshop Series
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hilton Austin, 500 E. 4th, 500 (meet in West Lobby)
(512) 974-9308, cityofaustin.org/aipp

"Mock" Proposal Team Activity: Transforming Brush Square. Participants will also have a rare opportunity to participate in a mock selection panel - creating proposals for a real Austin location, Brush Square. This downtown park is being considered by various stakeholders for future improvements. Feedback on participants? proposals will be provided by a selection panel, which will include members of the City's own Art in Public Places Panel.

Jul 21 Family Space Day
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-8746, thestoryoftexas.com

Blast-off fun! Join in celebrating the 38th anniversary of the first moon landing at the Museum with family activities for "astronauts" of all ages! You'll explore space-age technology and robotics using objects and equipment directly from NASA.

Jul 21 A Century of Pictures - Docent-led Tours
2:00 p.m.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224, amoa.org

Join the Austin Museum of Art in the galleries for a docent-led tour. Hear the stories behind the photographs and make connections between the exhibitions.

Jul 21 Brian McBride (Stars of the Lid)
New York
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Volitant Gallery, 320 Congress, Ste. 100
(512) 236-1240, volitant.com

Austin Museum of Digital Art (AMODA) presents Brian McBride (Stars of the Lid) New York; Kranky with live accompaniment by the Imbroglio String Quartet, projections by Luke Savisky, Loren Dent & Steve Bernal ; Contract Killers Records electronics & cello.

Jul 22 Arthouse Family Day
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress
(512) 453-5312, arthousetexas.org

Family Day with New American Talent. Admission is free and open to the public.

Jul 22 Science Sundays
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2499, austinkids.org

Discover the fascinating world of science with special guests who'll bring their expertise to visitors on Science Sundays at the Austin Children's Museum. Don't forget, the Museum is free from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sundays, so come and enjoy some science! This week's event is sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers.

Jul 25 Behind These Walls...Our Community's Collective Memory
6:00 p.m.
Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe
(512) 974-7499, cityofaustin.org

Collective Memory is an Austin History Center (AHC) Association program designed to share the story of the Austin History Center's work and rich historical treasures housed in the center with the community. Join in this free special evening tour. To register, contact Sharmyn Lilly, Exec. Dir. at (512) 974-7499 or at sharmyn.lilly@ahca.net.

Jul 25 High Noon Talks
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-8746, thestoryoftexas.com

Learn about the many research discoveries and advanced technologies that have resulted from man's exploration of space. Meet and hear scientists, engineers and NASA experts discuss space-related research and personal adventures in the space program! Guest speaker: Dr. Wallace Fowler. His current activities focus on spacecraft and mission design research for lunar and interplanetary exploration and settlement. Free with museum admission.

Jul 25 Community Nights: Aztec Dance
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
(512) 472-2499 , austinkids.org

You and your kids will be delighted to watch Alberto Martinez as he shares his traditional Aztec Dance. We?ll be sure to get you dressed for the occasion too as we make an Aztec headdress to wear to the performance and for you to take home. Suggested donation of $1 per person

Still on Display Downtown...

To 7/28: The American Twenties, Harry Ransom Center, hrc.utexas.edu
To 7/30: AVAA 30th Anniversary, Dougherty Arts Center, avaaonline.org
To 7/31: We are from Vietnam, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 8/4: Awakening the Soul, La Pena Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 8/4: Power Craft, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 8/4: memoria/memoir: Carol Flax, Volitant Gallery, volitant.com
To 8/4: Perspectivas: Armando Miguélez, Volitant Gallery, volitant.com
To 8/5: A Century of Grace: 19th-Century Masterworks, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 8/12: Made to Walk the Skies: Texas & Space Travel, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
To 8/12: A Century in Pictures, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/12: Will van Overbeek: Photographs of Barton Springs, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 8/12: Master Drawings from the Yale University Art Gallery, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 8/14: Re-Imaging the Nude: Diverse Notions on Sensual Photography, New East Arts Gallery, (512) 477-9438
To 8/19: ceramics...on the edge, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, umlaufsculpture.org
To 8/19: New American Talent, Art House at the Jones Center, arthousetexas.org
To 8/26: The Happiest Day: Wedding Customs in Transition, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 8/26: Parmigianino: His Graphic Legacy, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 8/26: Bauhaus Portfolios, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 8/31: Testimonio, La Peña Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To 8/31: Voces de Fuego, La Peña Gallery, lapena-austin.org
To Fall '07: Gibson Guitartown Showcase Art Guitars, Wild About Music, wildaboutmusic.com
To 9/22: The Big Game, Austin Children's Museum, austinkids.org
To 9/23: TexaVision, Texas Capitol Visitors Center, TexasCapitolVisitorsCenter.com
To 10/21: Josefina Guilisati in WorkSpace, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 12/31: Antarctica: Life at the Bottom of the World, Texas Memorial Museum, texasmemorialmuseum.org
To 12/31: From Revolution to Renaissance, Mexic-arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 1/31: People's Gallery 2007 Exhibition, Austin City Hall, cityofaustin.org
Ongoing:
European Paintings from the Permanent Collection and America/Americas, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
Gems and Minerals, Texas Memorial Museum, texasmemorialmuseum.org

Jul 19 City of Austin Workshop:
Gateway to Federal Contracting
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 South IH-35
(512) 974-7721, cityofaustin.org/sbdp

Taught by a federal procurement expert, this insightful course will equip you with valuable information about complying with federal requirements and finding and winning the right government contracting opportunities to help your business grow and prosper. This will allow you to possibly tap into this $500 billion market! For a look at all the COA Small Business Development Program workshops, please visit: cityofaustin.org/sbdp.

Jul 21 VIVA! Las Vegas Austin Style
8:00 p.m.
La Zona Rosa, 612 W. 4th Street
(512)406-6115, asaustin.org

You will think you?re on the Strip as you enjoy an evening filled with faux gaming, exceptional food from Austin?s top restaurants, including Mirabelle, La Traviata & more, exciting auctions & incredible music videos created by Stephen Rys, videographer for RAIN. Proceeds benefit AIDS Services of Austin & its Capital Area AIDS Legal Project. Visit asaustin.org, or call (512) 406-6115 to purchase tickets.

Jul 21-22 Walk the Labyrinth
St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 606 West 15th Street
(512) 451-0272 , setoncove.net

A Chartres labyrinth, provided by The Seton Cove, will be laid on the gym floor at St. Martin's Lutheran Church A facilitator will be on site to help answers questions on Saturday, July 21 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 22 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come and give yourself the gift of space and silence to assist you on your individual path with God.

Jul 23, 24 Teaching the American Twenties
Harry Ransom Center for the Humanities, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

Changing concepts of modern city life created cultural stereotypes, dramatic conflicts and the evolution of an urban state and nation. Part of the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin and Region XIII Education Service Center's workshop series for teachers interested in learning more about the United States in the 1920s. Visit the Ransom Center's website for more details: hrc.utexas.edu/news/press/2007/workshops:

July 23:
9:00 a.m. ? Noon: "Small Town/Big City"
1:00-4:00 p.m. - "Big Debates: Women's Rights"
July 24:
9:00 a.m. ? Noon: "Defining American Culture: The Harlem Renaissance"
1:00-4:00 p.m. - "Americans Encounter the Modern: Architecture and Art"

Jul 24 Meet the Author of
How to Get the Health Care You Want
6:00 p.m.
Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe
(512) 974-7400, cityofaustin.org/library

Laura Casey, author of How to Get the Health Care You Want, will discuss her consumer?s guide on how to save money, save time, and have peace of mind in today?s health care industry. The author will discuss the importance of creating and maintaining one?s own medical records and answer questions about the health care system. A book signing will follow the presentation. Proceeds from the book sales benefit the Austin Public Library. The program is free and open to the public.

Jul 25 Security & Maintenance Committee Meeting
8:30 a.m.
Room 111, Southwest Tower, 211 E. 7th Street
Chair: Joel Sher, Congress Holdings, Staff Liaison: Bill Brice

This Week on

Thursday evenings at 8:00 p.m. on KLRU-TV, Austin PBS. For more information or additional showtimes, visit KLRU.org.

Episode #309: July 19 - The "Best of" DOWNTOWN
"The Interstitials" - What a Show! (ala Mel Brooks' "The Inquisition!")
Pitch and Putt, Gene?s Restaurant, Giant Chess, Hoffbrau Steaks, Valet at the Stephen F. Austin, Dark Energy, BMX Bike Ballet, Downtown Pillow Fight, Dr. Burd, Low Riders, Zombies, Donn?s Depot, and Blue Lapis Requiem.