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July 2010 Events in East Austin
3	Wells Fargo First Saturday July 3 2-6 p.m. Bob Bullock Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 Free	Enjoy FREE admission to the Exhibits at the Museum courtesy of Wells Fargo, and FREE family programs, including Family Story Time, at 2 p.m. For more information, please call (512) 936-4649 or visit the Museum's web site. Visit the Website
3	4th of July Family Festival Saturday, July 3, 2010 10am-2pm East Communities YMCA Free	On Saturday, July 3, the East Communities Branch YMCA (located at 5315 Ed Bluestein at E. 51st St.) will hold its 10th annual 4th of July Family Fun Festival, with fun and games, barbecue and water activities. The event is free and open to the public. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the YMCA will host family games and contests, plus swimming in the Ys popular Aquatic Playscape and on its two giant water slides. Attendees can also sample free barbecue. www.austinymca.org
4	4th of July Celebration
4	Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival Lake Pflugerville July 4, 2010	4 p.m. until after the show is over! Visit the Website
4	H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks July 4, 2010 8:30 PM Auditorium Shores at The Long Center directions	On July 4th, more than 100,000 people gather at Auditorium Shores for the largest Independence Day celebration in Austin. The Austin Symphony will be under the apt baton of ASO Music Director Peter Bay. The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks features patriotic music and the ever-popular 1812 Overture—the latter punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons, courtesy of Texas National Guard Salute Battery, and spectacular fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks — planned and produced entirely by the ASO — is free and open to the public. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will begin performing at 8:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m., ending at 10:00 p.m. Come early, bring a picnic, claim a grassy spot and enjoy the patriotic music of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Concessions will be available on site. (Sorry, alcohol and glass containers are not permitted in the park.) More information
4	"Slice of Texas" 4th of July at the Hyatt July 4, 2010 5:00 PM Hyatt Regency Austin and Congress Ave. Bridge FREE watermelon	This 4th of July, the Hyatt Regency Austin is again partnering with the Texas Pork and Watermelon Associations and Go Texan for their 2nd annual Slice of Texas promotion. The event will take place on the lakeside patio of Marker 10 Spirits + Cuisine, the Hyatts lounge, from 5pm - 8pm. Free watermelon will be served among other specialty menu items including Texas pulled pork sandwiches, fresh watermelon martinis, and watermelon skewers drizzled with local honey and aged balsamic vinegar all prepared by the acclaimed culinary team at the Hyatt. Stop by the Hyatt this Independence Day for a good time for all ages and reserve a spot on Marker 10s lakeside patio the best place to view the fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. info@thelongcenter.org
6	World Music Night Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:00pm - 2:00 am Momo's 618 West 6th Street $5/students $3 with a student ID	8 PM: Austin Piazzolla Quintet 10 PM: Leticia Rodriguez 12 AM: Myrna Cabello
9 - 30	Music Under the Star 2010 Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30 6 - 9 p.m. FREE	Music Under the Star, the Museum's popular FREE World Music series, is back for its seventh season! Come out to the Museum for four fabulous, family Fridays in July. 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. FREE Rudy's Barbecue, Mighty Fine Burgers, Blue Bell ice cream, and Sweet Leaf ice teas on select evenings while supplies last. A cash bar will be available on the Plaza, featuring Lone Star Beer.. Between music sets, explore the three floors of Main Exhibits and the special exhibition, Texas Treasure: Inside Our Governor's Mansion , FREE from 6-9 pm. FREE event parking is available in the Museum's underground garage on the corner of 18th and Congress. Here is the line up: July 9 – Cornell Hurd Band July 16 – Brave Combo July 23 – Charanga Cakewalk July 30 – Omar and the Howlers Visit the Website
10	Austin Fertility Support Group "Balancing Hormones Naturally" July 10, 2010 9:00 a.m. People's Pharmacy - 3801 S. Lamar Blvd. FREE	This meeting will be held by volunteers for the Foundation for Wellness Professionals and will include a free community workshop on "Balancing Hormones Naturally": Over 80 million women in the U.S. currently suffer with PMS and symptoms of menopause. Many of these women are uninformed as to what health options are available for them, and different solutions that could eliminate or ease struggles. This lecture will educate the audience about natural alternatives to address problems related to hormone imbalances and menopause. It will cover the role of stress, environmental toxins and nutrition in treating and preventing hormone imbalance. Some discussion of herbal medicine will also be included. Please call 512-892-3366 to register. Seating is limited! www.naturalhealthaustin.com www.wellnessspeakers.org www.peoplesrx.com
10	Lego Robotics Camp sponsored by the 3M Corporation and LASA Robotics Team Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:30PM - 2PM George Washington Carver Museum Free	Come for a morning or afternoon session of Lego Robotics. See for yourself how easy and fun Science, Math and Robotics Technology (SMART) Camps can be. Work with members of the award-winning LASA Robotics Team to design, build and program LEGO Mindstorms robots! Camp includes free T-shirt and snack. This camp is geared for students entering 3rd grade through 8th grade. SMARTCamp@LASARobotics.org Visit the Website 426-0546
10	Classic Rock Series: Sting and The Police July 10, 2010 9:00 pm Ruta Maya Coffeehouse $12.00	Strings Attached performs music from The Police and Sting with guest vocalist Lisa Tingle! improv.will@gmail.com Visit the Website 512-775-2371
10	3rd Annual Jackson Brothers’ Youth Football Camp Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm Location: New Manor ISD Sports Complex Fee: $25	Ages: 6 yrs - 12 yrs (Walk-Up/On-Site Registration will be available – 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.) View more sports summer camps
13 - 16	2010 Huston-Tillotson University Volleyball Camp @ MHS July 13-16, 2010 @ Manor High School 4:00pm – 8:00pm Cost: $60.00	Open to all girls entering grades 9th-12th (512) 373-9970 View more sports summer camps
14	Creating Spaces for Artist Communities July 12, 2010 7:00 pm FREE	This presentation focuses on the needs of arts organizations, artists, and cultural/community space developers. How should you think about the different types of space that can be created? What are the standard models from elsewhere? What are the keys in deciding the model that works for your stakeholders? How should they negotiate with development partners, organizational partners and collaborations, and the public sector? What are the basics of determining feasibility of their idea? What are the first steps in moving forward? This speaker event is presented as part of the Next Level program by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. RSVP online today!- www.cityofaustin.org/nextlevel Carver Museum & Cultural Center, Boyd Vance Theater 512-974-7875
15-16	Consensus of Taste July 15-16, 2010 Mexic-Arte Museum
17	Reagan's 25 year Class Reunion July 17, 2010 8:00 pm - 1:00 am	Reagan High School Class of ’85 Friday Night Mixer July 16, 2010 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: J. Black Street: 710 West 6th Street City/Town: Austin, TX Saturday Evening - July 17 @ 7pm: Texas Sports Bar/AMF Bowling, previously known as Showplace Lanes.
17	Bastille Day Festival and Auction July 17, 2010 7-11 PM French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702 $8 online, $10 at door, children 12 and under FREE	In conjunction with the Alliance Française DAustin, the French Legation Museum invites you to an exciting night of Franco-Texan fun in Central Austin. Olivier Giraud and his band, Continental Graffiti, will entertain the crowd with retro French jazz. Fine foods from Pascals Catering and Café Crepe, wine, and local beer will also be available at the event. The French Legation Museum, under the custodianship of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas, will also hold a silent auction with original artwork, fine wines, weekend getaways, gift certificates to local restaurants and entertainment, museum memberships, and other items up for bid. programs@frenchlegationmuseum.org www.frenchlegationmuseum.org 512.472.8180
18	Parkside Summer Nights Beer Dinner with Independence Beer Company July 18, 2010 7:00 pm 301 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701 $40.00	Join parkside Sunday, July 18th, at 7 p.m. for a unique Summer Nights Beer Dinner w/ Independence Brewing Company. Enjoy unique summer ales paired with tasty cuisine from chef Shawn Cirkiel of parkside http://www.parkside-austin.com 512-474-9898
21	Graphic Novels Book Club Meeting July 21, 2010 7:00 PM Halcyon Coffee, 218 W. 4th St. Free	The Austin Public Library's Graphic Novels Book Club will be meeting at Halcyon Coffee at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 21st to discuss Stitches by David Small. This graphic memoir, short-listed for the 2009 National Book Award, focuses on Smalls difficult childhood in which he suffered from cancer and neglectful parents. Join us in discussing this amazing book! New members welcome! bonnie.brzozowski@ci.austin.tx.us Visit the Website 974-7360
21	Montopolis Community Meeting July 21, 2010 6:30 - 8:30 PM Austin Community College's Riverside campus, 1020 Grove Blvd	The City of Austin is sponsoring a community meeting Wednesday for people living in the Montopolis neighborhood to discuss proposed amendments to their neighborhood plan document. The meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Austin Community College's Riverside campus, 1020 Grove Blvd. For more information, call Maureen Meredith at the City of Austin at 974-2695.
7/22 - 8/15	CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF July 22 - August 15 Thursday - Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday 5:30 p.m. The City Theatre $15 - $20	Hypocrisy, greed, and hidden desires drive a wealthy Southern family to the brink in this American theatre classic by Pulitzer-Prize winner Tennessee Williams. info@citytheatreaustin.org www.citytheatreaustin.org 512-524-2870
22	FORECLOSURE IS FOR THE BIRDS! July 22 7-9 PM Ruiz Library 1600 Grove near East Riverside FREE	Are you unemployed, underwater, behind in your mortgage and facing foreclosure? Has poor credit kept you from getting a loan modification from HUD-sponsored programs? Have you considered that you may be a victim of predatory lending practices? Join the Homeowner Consumer Protection Foundation Panel Discussion from 7-9 PM on Thursday, July 22, at the Ruiz Library, located at 1600 Grove near East Riverside. Admission is free but reservations are a must - and may be made by calling 512.797.8458. Homeowners Consumer Protection Foundation is a lifeline for a growing number of homeowners fighting foreclosure, predatory lenders and abusive loan servicers. Dedicated to helping homeowners understand their rights and defenses, as well as training attorneys in this new and complicated area of law, the three founding partners will present valuable information and answer questions about predatory lending practices involving first and second mortgages, home improvements, mobile homes and rent-to-own transactions. Fernando Orozco is an entrepreneur, financier and former paralegal who pioneered the use of mortgage loan forensics in defending foreclosures. Kent M. Leediker is a 20 year practicing Austin attorney who, since the mortgage crisis hit, has been successfully helping homeowners defend their homes. Dian Darby is a 'poster child' for predatory lending who has overcome her challenges and wants to share her new-found wisdom with others. She has a Texas medical license and operates a community clinic in East Austin. Homeowners Consumer Protection Foundation offers homeowners a free preliminary mortgage violation analysis, or PMVA, to determine if the loan is, in fact predatory. It is important to analyze the homeowner's complete closing package including a review of their TILA (Truth in Lending Act), (RESPA) Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act , Uniform Residential Loan Application, Closing Statement, Note and various other documents.
23	Profiles in Power & Women of Influence Luncheon & Awards July 23, 2010 Westin Hotel at the Domain $80	Join the Austin Business Journal's 16th annual Profiles in Power & Women of Influence Luncheon & Awards! We will identify the top Central Texas women industry leaders who have forged their own path and developed their own leadership principles. These women have something to offer the next generation of women leaders. They have made a difference in their communities, blazed new trails and are leaving a mark on Central Texas business. This year's event will include: * Luncheon with keynote speaker Michelle Andrews Smith, Assistant to the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System * Networking and exhibitor booths * Presentation and recognition of 2010 Profiles in Power award nominees and winners * Honoring Profiles in Power & Women of Influence Special Achievement Award Honoree Pamela Willeford, Former United States Ambassador to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein Reservation deadline is Friday, July 16. Visit the Website
23	Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Kickoff Spectacular Friday, July 23rd Doors open at 6pm Event starts at 7pm At the Alamodome Free to the public	Featuring: Duelo and Bowling for Soup BAND INFORMATION Also Appearing: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders The Dallas Cowboys Players and Coaches
24	Austin Gospel Music Fest 2010 July 24th 6pm Kenny Dorham’s Backyard 1106 East 11th Street $10.00	Gates Open: 5:00 pm Show Starts: 6:00 pm Minister Leland Adams, Melanie Watson, The Unity Mass Choir, 4 Trudy Nunez, Onesimus, A Remnant of Levites, Ella Scott, The Annointed Master Mimes, and more..... Admission: $10.00 - 20% of the proceeds go to the Freedom Church Outreach Ministries For More Information: Harold McMillan www.diversearts.org 512.477.9438
24	Family Economic Empowerment Summit Saturday, July 24, 2010 8:30am to 12:30pm Taylor Middle School, 304 Carlos G. Parker Blvd. NW, Taylor, Texas 76574 Free - Includes continental breakfast and lunch	SUMMIT OFFERS CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS lead by experts in areas impacting individual and community success. Youth Workshops include - How to Create Unstoppable Youth, Criminal Intent: Am I Too Young for Jail, $20 and You: How to Maximize Money Adult Workshops include - Maximizing your Money, Wellness & Empowerment, Financial Literacy, Getting the Most out of Public Education. Hosted by the Community Empowerment Collaborative Initiative (CECI) which consists of: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Taylor, Texas, Beta Psi Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Round Rock Sub-District of St. John Regular Baptist District Association Dr. Alicia Moore @ 512.529.5291 or moorea@southwestern.edu
24	Eat at Pluckers and Support Austin Zoo July 24th Pluckers 9070 Research Blvd	Saturday, July 24th is Support Austin Zoo Day all day long at Pluckers at 9070 Research Blvd! Stop by for a great meal, see some zoo animals and earn us 20% of your food ticket total! For more information, call (512) 533-9464. www.austinzoo.org
24	Keep Austin Beautiful at Austin Subaru Saturday, July 24th 2010 10am-4pm Austin Subaru, 200 West Hutland Drive - 78752 Charity Event	Austin Subaru’s “Hit the Road Summer Fun Drive” to Benefit Austin Area Eco-Charities For the duration of this campaign, Austin Subaru will host the “Hit the Road Summer Fun Drive”, a charitable promotion designed to benefit local Eco-Charities and to get people behind the wheel of a Subaru! Each time a listener test drives a new vehicle, between May 17th and August 29th , Austin Subaru will make a $10 donation in the listener’s name to their choice of the Hill Country Conservancy, Colorado River Foundation or Keep Austin Beautiful! One Saturday a month from May-July, Austin Subaru will turn into Summer Fun HQ with live 2-hour remotes from each station, prizes, giveaways to area amusement parks, and a “Hit the Road Summer Fun Test Drive” to benefit one of three Austin Eco-Charities. Austin Subaru will invite listeners to bring in the kids and get ready to hit the road in an environmentally friendly ride! (Note: Austin Subaru will make a minimum donation to each charity.) Keep Austin Beautiful’s benefit day is July 24th from 10am-4pm.
25	Rio's Brazilian Cafe Grand Opening Sunday, July 25 5 pm - 10 pm Rio's Brazilian Cafe 408 N. Pleasant Valley Rd Free	To celebrate their amazing start, Rio's Brazilian Cafe is hosting a Grand Opening party on Sunday, July 25th, from 5pm to 10pm. DJ John Moon will spin Tropicalia, a 60s era Brazilian music revolution that got greats Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil exiled to Europe. EsquinaTango, a nonprofit dance and cultural center, will have a Samba demonstration and mini dance class, and Team Ronny Lis, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, will demonstrate the art of Jiu-Jitsu and give pointers on self-defense. A free raffle will include prizes from Ana Brasil, Justines Restaurant, EsquinaTango, and a Kit Caipirinha, which has all youll need to make the national drink of Brazil. Specials will include $1 Lone Star drafts and $2.50 Brazilian Hot Dogs, a delicious wiener-in-a-bun topped with corn, potato sticks, peas, parmesan cheese, mayo and more. Families are welcome, and dogs can hang out on the patio. Rios Brazilian Café is located at 408 N. Pleasant Valley Rd, just north of Cesar Chavez and catty-corner to the Capital Metro headquarters. The grand opening celebration will take place on Sunday, July 25th from 5pm to 10pm. ben.googins@gmail.com http://www.HowDoYouRio.com 512-828-6617
25	Round Rock Express Kids Day Sun July 25 7pm The Dell Diamond	www.roundrockexpress.com
29	Urban Mystic Live July 29, 2010 7pm $25	Sobe Entertainment recording artist Urban Mystic live in concert performing NEW and UNRELEASED material from his forthcoming album, "GR:III Old School 2 Nu Skool" also hits like "I Refuse", "Long Ways" and "Where Were You?" Hosted by Dallas comedian, Mr.Entertainment! D.Elli$! Featuring the debut performance by R&B music's HOTTEST new group, "LOT 14" Only $25 at the door! Food, Fun, Live Music and Comedy! Club Spurs, 601 W. Elms Road, Killeen, Texas 76549 254.535.4235
29	FORECLOSURE IS FOR THE BIRDS! July 29 6:30 - 8:30 PM Carver Branch Library 1161 Angelina FREE	Are you unemployed, underwater, behind in your mortgage and facing foreclosure? Has poor credit kept you from getting a loan modification from HUD-sponsored programs? Have you considered that you may be a victim of predatory lending practices? Join the Homeowner Consumer Protection Foundation Panel Discussion from 7-9 PM on Thursday, July 29, at the Carver Branch Library, located at 1161 Angelina. Admission is free but reservations are a must - and may be made by calling 512.797.8458. Homeowners Consumer Protection Foundation is a lifeline for a growing number of homeowners fighting foreclosure, predatory lenders and abusive loan servicers. Dedicated to helping homeowners understand their rights and defenses, as well as training attorneys in this new and complicated area of law, the three founding partners will present valuable information and answer questions about predatory lending practices involving first and second mortgages, home improvements, mobile homes and rent-to-own transactions. Fernando Orozco is an entrepreneur, financier and former paralegal who pioneered the use of mortgage loan forensics in defending foreclosures. Kent M. Leediker is a 20 year practicing Austin attorney who, since the mortgage crisis hit, has been successfully helping homeowners defend their homes. Dian Darby is a 'poster child' for predatory lending who has overcome her challenges and wants to share her new-found wisdom with others. She has a Texas medical license and operates a community clinic in East Austin. Homeowners Consumer Protection Foundation offers homeowners a free preliminary mortgage violation analysis, or PMVA, to determine if the loan is, in fact predatory. It is important to analyze the homeowner's complete closing package including a review of their TILA (Truth in Lending Act), (RESPA) Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act , Uniform Residential Loan Application, Closing Statement, Note and various other documents.
29 - 31	Lights. Camera. Help. July 29, 2010 - July 31, 2010 Various locations around Austin 2-day pass $20 3-day pass $30	Lights. Camera. Help. The Nonprofit Film Festival is the world's first film festival dedicated entirely to nonprofit and cause-driven films. This 3-day event gives films-for-a-cause the attention they deserve by putting them up on the big screen in a theater setting. All ticket sales benefit the nonprofits featured in the winning films. contact@lightscamerahelp.org http://lightscamerahelp.com
31	The East 12th Community Restoration & Development Forum Saturday, July 31, 2010 3:00p.m.- 4:00p.m. Carver Library Room #4	Objective: To hold quarterly "brainstorm" sessions in order to address the city development of the Austin Eastside, specifically E.12th Street . These sessions will produce a roadmap for restoration and development that will be in the best interest of the historical residence & property owners. Forum Contact Person: Steven Mann- 512-789-7775 Sponsored by: The African American Entrepreneur Circle & The Wealth on East Twelfth (W.E.T) Council
31	The African American Entrepreneur Circle July 31, 2010 3pm-4pm Carver Library free	Do you want to be a "Self-Bosser?" Do you already run your own business? The African American Entrepreneur Circle (AAEC) is a business networking group that provides networking opportunities for established African American business owners and professionals who are on their way towards making their entrepreneurial dreams become a reality. Launched in 2005, the AAEC has hosted over 35 networking meetings and mixers for Austin\'s business community. Our next meeting will be on July 31,2010, at the Carver Library, room #4, from 3pm-4pm. We will focus on the restoration, (or lack thereof) of East 12th Street. Bring your business cards and bring a friend! aaecaustin@yahoo.com http://networktoday.tripod.com
31	The Black Door Presents: Beat the Summer Heat Tasting at MAX's Wine Dive July 31, 2010 1-4pm 207 San Jacinto Austin, TX, 78701 $25	The Black Door Presents: Beat the Heat Summer Tasting at MAX's Wine Dive Join the fun as guests enjoy: Tasty Summertime dishes, wines, and deals The tasting room in Uptown Park MAX's Wine Dive Austin Saturday July 31, 1-4 Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting $25 ticket ($60 value) Purchase your ticket at the bar or online Taste: Gourmet Summer Recipes, prepared by our executive chefs using fresh local ingredients, and up to 30 Summertime Wines, paired perfectly for the Texas heat and all-things grilled! Enjoy: Your favorite wine "on deal" for one day only! Live music and more! First 50 people to check-in at the tasting take home an early bird prize! Website
August 2010 Events in East Austin
7/22 - 8/15	CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF July 22 - August 15 Thursday - Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday 5:30 p.m. The City Theatre $15 - $20	Hypocrisy, greed, and hidden desires drive a wealthy Southern family to the brink in this American theatre classic by Pulitzer-Prize winner Tennessee Williams. info@citytheatreaustin.org www.citytheatreaustin.org 512-524-2870
7/31, 8/1, 8/21, 8/22	Circus Chickendog 7/31, 8/1, 8/21, and 8/22 1:00pm and 2:30 pm Doughterty Arts Center 1110 Barton Springs Rd Advanced tickets only $8 until July 4th; $10 until show date; $12 at the door	Come see the magical melee of mayhem created when a half dozen trick dogs, a singing Scarlet Macaw, a juggler, unicyclist, magician, and clown (along with some fantasy creatures) find themselves in a land of very strange rules sure to lead to entertaining predicaments that will test their moral fabric. Trick Dogs, Performing Parrot, Magic, Juggling, Unicycling, Rope Spinning, Accordion Music, Giant Bubbles, Crafts & Lots more... Don't miss out on this summer's spectacular Circus Chickendog Original FairyTail at the Dougherty Arts Center . http://www.chickendog.net/stageshow/
1	BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL August 1st, 2010 2pm 916 Springdale Road FREE	BLUE THEATRE Hosts Fundraising Event BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL Sunday, August 1st, 2010. Help Support the arts in East Austin!!! The BLUE THEATRE, artist-operated, multi-disciplinary performance space and gallery, is now under new artistic management! The previous company is taking their lighting equipment with them; nobody blames them (this stuffs expensive!). However, in order for The BLUE to continue business as usual, all of this equipment needs to be replaced. So, we are reaching out to our community and local businesses for help. On Sunday, August 1st, 2010, the BLUE THEATRE will team up with local bands HOME BY HOVERCRAFT and ABANDONED WAREHOUSE to host BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL - An All-Day LIVE Music Event designed to raise money for our lighting overhaul. The entire community is invited to come rock out while supporting a local arts institution. Give till it hurts while listening to great music, drinking fantastic cocktails courtesy of TITOS HOMEMADE VODKA, enjoying finger-licking BBQ from OLD SCHOOL BBQ & GRILL and mingling with music lovers, artists, patrons, and neighborhood family and friends. For more information, visit www.bluetheatre.org (512)684-3220
5, 12, 18, 26	Sarah 7: Improvised Life Lessons August 5, 12, 18, 26 8:00pm- 9:30pm ColdTowne Theater 4803-B Airport Blvd $5-10	With Mrs. Cleaver and Mrs. Brady no longer teaching the public the important life lessons that lead to successful, morally obligated lives, how will our society thrive? Who will to teach us the important things in life? We definitely don't have any morally obligated, successful female role models to show you the way, but we do have six women improvisors who are willing to teach you a lesson or two. Every Thursday in August, Sarah 7, an all-star all-woman improv troupe, along with an improvising mother guest-star, brings you Life Lessons: Things Your Mother Never Taught You. http://sarah7.tumblr.com/
5	Meet the Lender No Cost Business Loan Fair August 5, 2010 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road	Learn how to obtain financing for your start-up or existing small business and begin forming those critical relationships with dozens of banks, community lenders, and other investors. Register for classes offered during the fair: BizAid© Orientation presents information about available City resources for businesses at: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. BizOpen© Orientation explains Austin's zoning, permitting, and development processes at: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free Parking! For more information on Meet the Lender call 974.7800, visit our Classes and Events page at www.AustinSmallBiz.org or view a video clip at www.YouTube.com/SmallBizAustin
6	The Return of the 5,000 lb. Man: A 75th Birthday Tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk August 6, 2010 9:30pm The Elephant Room $5+donations to AJW	Celebrate the life and music of legendary jazz giant, Rahsaan Roland Kirk at a birthday party that benefitsThe Austin Jazz Workshop. Join Kirk's family and friends, The AJW Sextet,featuring Alex Coke (flutes and sax), director Mike Melinger(sax), and Floyd Domino (piano), with surprise appearances. and special guests in tribute to a great musician. Copies of Austin Jazz Workshop's tribute CD "Mystery Note" will be available at the event. bebebobov@sbcglobal.net Website 512.440.0915
6	4th Annual Multicultural Career & Opportunity Expo August 6th 2010 9am-4pm Crowne Plaza Hotel 6121 North IH-35 Free	MECA's 4th Annual Multicultural Career & Opportunities Expo held on Friday, August 6th 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, There is NO cost to attend. Come and promote yourself to over 60 companies that are eager to meet diverse applicants. Additionally, you can attend training sessions on a variety of topics including workforce skills & international trade. Doors are open from 9am-4pm. For more details and list of all companies, visit www.gahcc.org/mecaexpo Brought to you by the Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance in partnership with the City of Austin. Fostering Opportunities for Minority Job Seekers.
6	Sake & Sapporo Sampling at Newflower Farmers Market Friday, August 6, 2010 4pm-6pm Newflower Farmers Market, 6920 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745 Free	Sample some spirits and a tasty seaweed salad today! http://newflowermarkets.com 512-687-2204
7	Wells Fargo First Saturday August 7 2-6 p.m. Bob Bullock Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 Free	Enjoy FREE admission to the Exhibits at the Museum courtesy of Wells Fargo, and FREE family programs, including Family Story Time, at 2 p.m. For more information, please call (512) 936-4649 or visit the Museum's web site. Visit the Website
7	The Wiggles August 7 Doors @ 11:30am \| Show @ 12:30pm	Wiggly Circus Live! Saturday, August 7 Doors @ 11:30am \| Show @ 12:30pm The Paramount Theatre Purchase Tickets Online Or call (866) 9PROTIX to purchase tickets by phone. Get Premium Tickets The best seats go to donors. Make a donation today for access to great seats. Click here for details.
7	NOKOA’s Tour de Mueller bicycle ride Aug. 7 8:00 a.m. Following the bicycle a free barbeque lunch will be provided at the NOKOA office located at 1154-B Angelina Street	NOKOA’s administration, staff and supporters invite all our readers, friends, clients, supporters and cyclist in celebrating this newspaper’s 23rd anniversary. This year anniversary will be celebrated on Aug. 7 with a Tour de Mueller bicycle ride at the new Mueller Development located on Airport Blvd. Riders can either drive to the Mueller Headquarters’ parking lot at Airport and Barbara Jordan Blvd. The rider will assemble at 8:00 a.m. and begin the ride at approximately 8:15 a.m. The ride will take place on the Mueller hike and bike trail. The trail extends approximately six miles so we anticipate to ride the trail twice taking rest breaks every three miles. All bikers are asked to wear helmets and bring whatever safety attire they desire. Riders will have to provide their own bikes and those planning to ride are asked to call NOKOA AT (512) 499-8713 so that we can gain an idea of how many riders will participate. Following the bicycle a free barbeque lunch will be provided at the NOKOA office located at 1154-B Angelina Street. The luncheon will catered by Ruby’s BBQ and begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 2:30 a.m. or when the food runs out. There will be a brief presentation about the history of NOKOA and our ongoing mission.
7	Learn to Make Kimchi at Faulk Central Library 8-7-10 11:00 AM Faulk Centeral Library 800 Guadalupe Austin, TX 78701 Free	Join us and an experienced Kimchi maker for a demonstration on how to prepare this nutritious and popular Korean dish. Website 512-974-7400
7-8	Austin Bead Society Bazaar Aug 7 - 8 2010 Palmer Event Center	Come to the Austin Bead Society Bazaar and see beautifully handcrafted jewelry or purchase the supplies and make your own. Even better, win one of the raffles and get items for free! www.austinbeadsociety.org
8	Parkside and The Alamo Drafthouse Present: Ghostbusters Benefiting 6th Street Austin August 8, 2010 7:30 pm 500 block of San Jacinto (between 5th & 6th street) Free	Please join Parkside and Alamo Drafthouse, August 8, 2010, as they present the free showing of Ghostbusters to benefit 6ixth Street Austin. Along with Ghostbusters, there will be a street-fair atmosphere with food vendors and beer tents, which will be located on San Jacinto Street, between 5th and 6th street. 6ixth Street Austin is a non-profit organization that strives to make the E. Sixth Street Historic District a source of pride to the Austin community by advocating for the preservation and enhancement of the districts unique historic character. In addition to Parkside and the Alamo Drafthouse this event is supported by Greystar Properties, 3 Olives Vodka and Dos Equis Beer. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., Movie will begin at 9 p.m. 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed. Visit the Website (512) 476-1320
10	New Solutions to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain August 10, 2010 6:00 pm People's Pharmacy FREE	Learn about the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and a new technique called NRCT that can reduce the pain of Fibro and other neurological pain conditions if due to stress on the nervous system. Receive a Free, non-invasive test to see if your pain is due to stress on the nervous system! wholehealth@hotmail.com www.naturalhealthaustin.com (512) 892-3366
14	Austin Ice Cream Festival August 14 10am-7pm Waterloo Park on Trinity	Around the first week in August, the public and their pets are welcome to play games and enjoy live entertainment, and lots of ice cream, at Waterloo Park on Trinity, adjacent to the University of Texas campus. Call (512) 441-9015 for more information http://icecreamfestival.org
14	2010 Premiere Urban Decade Runway Show August 14th 6pm Windermere Event Center $15	Presale Tickets on sale NOW!!!! At: www.showclix.com/event/9254 (online) or Mitchie's Art Gallery hauteuzuri@gmail.com www.hauteuzuri.com 512-653-9526
14	Holistic Health Seminar 08/14/2010 10am -3 pm South Austin Community Church 519 Thompson Ln FREE	The South Austin Community Church "Holistic Health Ministry" along with our Pastor, Rev. A. L. Sneed II, would like to cordially invite the entire community to the 2nd Annual Holistic Health Seminar! Join us on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the South Austin Community Church - located at 519 Thompson Ln. Austin, TX. This FREE Event begins at 10-3 pm Registration begins at 9:30 am! We're taking a Holistic approach to life... It's time to be well Spiritually, Mentally, Physically, Emotionally, and Financially. We have collaborated with professionals and organization to provide multiple speakers, there is something for everyone! This FREE event is open to the entire community! There will be fun and educational activities for children and youth. Therefore bring the ENTIRE FAMILY!! Brunch will be served. For more information please contact Sherry Hamilton at 512-749-6071 or Sherrdarr2001@yahoo.com
14	A.I.S.D Back to School Bash August 14 10 - 2 p.m. Austin Convention Center
14 - 15	The Grateful Dead Crimson, White & Indigo (1989 Concert Film) August 14 & 15 The Long Center $12.50 - $15	The Grateful Dead’s Historic 1989 JFK Stadium Performance relived at the Long Center. This is your chance to see the Grateful Dead perform the Crimson, White & Indigo concert, the last concert ever at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on July 7, 1989. See the Dead’s previously unreleased concert in its entirety in this Hi-Def Digital film. CRIMSON, WHITE & INDIGO: PHILADELPHIA, JULY 7, 1989 Visit the Website
14 - 21	Austin Fashion Week 2010 August 14 - August 21, 2010 6PM Free Kickoff Event August 14, 2010 6PM GSD&M Idea CIty VIP Single Pass: $300. VIP Pass for two: $550. Combination tickets for Bright Lights, Idea City and the Austin Fashion Awards: $100-$125. Individual tickets $75.	An impressive list of Showcase designers and pairings will make up the approximately 120 vibrant events during Austin Fashion Week, August 14-21. This ambitious festival-style series of events will encompass trunk shows, runway shows, cocktail parties, creative offerings and more. Experience how each Austin neighborhood sets their style standard: Saturday, 8/14: Bright Lights, Idea City: The official Austin Fashion Week Kick Off Sunday, 8/15: Midtown/Campus Presented By Westbank Dry Cleaning Monday, 8/16: Downtown Presented by The Driskill Hotel Tuesday, 8/17: North Austin Presented by Time Warner Cable Wednesday, 8/18: South Austin Presented by Dos Equis Thursday, 8/19: 2ND Street District Friday, 8/20: Domain Presented by Titos Handmade Vodka Saturday, 8/21: 2nd Annual Austin Fashion Awards Check out www.FashionWeekAustin.com on August 2nd, for a full schedule of events and to download the free iPhone app.
15	Fashion Show Sun Aug 15 2010 2:00pm AMOA-Downtown Community Room Tickets $10; $5 for Museum Members	Local designers transform recycled materials into wearable works of art! Inspired by Chris Jordan's photographs about consumption and environmental issues. Keep Austin Beautiful, who has been inspiring environmental stewardship for 25 years in our community, provided Austin designers with recycled materials. In the spirit of fashion design programs like Project Runway, come see how the designers transformed plastic bags, innertubes, computer cables, vinyl banners and more! Official Austin Fashion Week event; co-sponsored by Keep Austin Beautiful. www.amoa.org
15	It’s Ella: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Sunday, August 15, 2010 One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX 6:00 and 8:30 PM $22, 27, & $32 Pre-concert dinner by Word of Mouth Catering with concert are $57 - $67	Women in Jazz presents Pamela Hart, Karan Chavis and Willie Nicholson in “It’s Ella: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald” on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the beautiful One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX at 6:00 and 8:30 PM—two show times! These three singers will entertain the Austin audience by doing what they do best—classic jazz standards made popular by one of the greatest singers of all time, Ella Fitzgerald. Accompanied by the William Menefield Quartet, you’ll want to see this show! If you have ever attended any Women in Jazz Concert or heard any of these vocalists before, you know you are in for an outstanding evening. Women in Jazz is the same organization that brought you Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson and most recently, Lady Day: A Tribute to Billie Holiday. Now they bring you “It’s Ella: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald”! If you want to feel musical emotions you’ve never felt before, you don’t want to miss this show! Reserved Tickets are $22, 27, & $32. Pre-concert dinner by Word of Mouth Catering with concert are $57 - $67. Pre-concert dinners must be pre-ordered and are served 90 minutes before each show. Tickets are available by phone at 512-330-9500 or online at our website. Visit www.womeninjazz.org for more information The Women in Jazz Concert is sponsored by Austin Cab Company, Austin Private Car, IBM, The Villager Newspaper, Austin American Statesman, Mitchie Mitchell Foundation, Soulciti.com, and HartBeat Productions. This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division.
17	Multicultural Marketing August 17, 2010 11:00 a.m. Austin City Hall Free	Are you interested in engaging new or more diverse populations? Do you want to learn how to create authentic messages that resonate with a multicultural America? If so, then you are ready for multicultural marketing, an inclusive and culturally relevant approach that not only reaches diverse populations but creates trust and builds advocates for people and organizations. Learn the basic tools to engage multicultural communities by understanding population changes, cultural insights and motivations; and ways your organization can start to engage and market to diverse populations. This workshop is presented as part of the Next Level program by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. RSVP online today!- www.cityofaustin.org/nextlevel
18	Creating a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit August 18, 2010 1:00 p.m. Austin City Hall Free	This workshop is a step-by-step guide to creating a new nonprofit tax-exempt corporation in Texas. Discussion will include choice of entity and alternatives to forming a new nonprofit. This workshop is presented as part of the Next Level program by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. RSVP online today!- www.cityofaustin.org/nextlevel
18	Graphic Novels Book Club Meeting August 18, 2010 7:00 PM Halcyon Coffee, 218 W. 4th St. Free	The Austin Public Library's Graphic Novels Book Club will be meeting at Halcyon Coffee at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 18th to discuss Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Volumes 1 &2 by Philip K. Dick, Tony Parker, Bill Sienkiewicz. This series is a graphic adaptation of PKDs award winning book. Come and discuss whether or not Tony Parker has done the same justice to this story as Ridley Scott did in his movie adaptation, Blade Runner! New members welcome! Visit the Website 974-7360
20-22	CTTA Summer Jam XIII August 20 - 22, 2010 Starting @ 4 PM Rippner Tennis @ South Austin Tennis Center	Central Texas Tennis Association host annual fundraiser tournament to raise funds for scholarships, tennis programs for youth, adults, and seniors, and social services assistance for families in Austin and surrounding communities. www.cttatennis.org
20-22	Tax Free Weekend August 20 - 22, 2010	Do you have a day trip or getaway to one of the Texas outlet malls planned for next month? Be sure to keep in mind the 12th Annual Texas Tax-Free Weekend, set for August 20-22, 2010. The tax holiday was created with Texas families and back-to-school shopping in mind but the savings apply to anyone, whether you have kids or not and whether you live in Texas or not. Many out-of-state travelers plan shopping getaways during this event. When: The tax holiday takes place from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 20 and ends at midnight on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Where: Stores throughout Texas. What’s Included: You won’t pay tax on select clothing items and school supplies less than $100. You’ll save about $8 for every $100 spent on those items. For a complete list of tax-free items available during Tax-Free Weekend, August 20-22, visit the website
21	Batfest August 21	In mid to late August, thousands of people come to Austin's Town Lake and downtown Austin to see millions of Mexican Free Tail Bats, shop for locally made crafts and listen to over 30 live bands on two stages. Call (512) 441-9015 for more information Visit the Website
21	The Aye Eye Ball (Rude Mechs Annual Fundraiser Party) 08/21/10 7:00 pm The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo St., Austin, TX 78702 $40 Singles / $70 Couples	Join Rude Mechs for a nautical party of titanic dimensions as they launch their 15th season of making thoroughly modern theatre. This years fundraiser to benefit these hardworking deck-swabbers will feature sparkling entertainment, marvelous hors d'oeuvres for your sea-sharpened appetite, and hostess Rebecca Havemeyer in dramatic aqua-lighting. To ensure your see-worthiness, come dressed for the gay relaxation of an ocean voyage. You will enjoy every minute of these carefree, glorious hours as you visit exotic destinations, exchange your coins for booty at our matchless Silent and Live Auctions, experience gustatory delight provided at every port by Leilah Stewart Catering, test your sea legs to the tidal rhythms of DJ Graham Poseidon Reynolds, and catch Life Preservers, the signature drink slung all night by our fine friends from the side bar. So mark your calendars for a night to remember with joy, to speak of with pride. All proceeds benefit Rude Mechs and everything that goes on at The Off Center!" info@rudemechs.com http://ayeeyeball.eventbrite.com
21	Austin Fashion Awards August 21, 2010 5:30PM Dell Hall at the Long Center for the Performing Arts $40-$60 Individual Tickets $100-$125 Combination Ticket Packages (Kick Off + Awards Show), VIP: $300 for one; $550 for two	Austin Fashion Week culminates in a big blow out bash with the Austin Fashion Awards. Golden Boot Awards will be presented for People's Choice Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and Peer Choice Awards, on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in Dell Hall at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Live performances from SPEAK! and Zayra during runway shows featuring national labels including Line & Dot and Betsey Johnson. Also on the runway, regional standouts Rene Geneva Design, Chloe Dao, and Boudoir Queen www.fashionweekaustin.com Free
21	Austin SSC 3v3 Basketball Tournament Saturday, August 21, 2010 South Austin Rec Center	WHAT’S INCLUDED? On the court – 2 games guaranteed (double elimination tournament) T-shirt for each participant, which is your uniform for the day STARTING TIMES: 10:00am or later (determined prior to tournament day) FORMAT: 3 players on the court at a time, at least 1 of them must be female. There can be up to 5 players on the roster. First team to 20 points (by 1’s for guys, 2’s for girls) wins (or 30 minute time limit). WINNING TEAM RECEIVES: Bacardi prize pack TOURNAMENT FEES: $90 per team Don’t have a full team? Email austinssc@gmail.com and we will try and match you up. Use the secure link below. You will also be asked to include each players t-shirt size (in men’s sizes): REGISTRATION OPENS ON 7/26 AND ENDS ON FRIDAY, 8/13 (Registration through Active.com)

22	Back To School Parade Sunday August 22 ,2010 3pm-6pm Parade begins at the Delco Center free	Back To School Parade is to celebrate education and return to school while using the proceeds to purchase school supplies for those who need them. Parade begins at the Delco Center and ends at Bartholomew Park where the school supplies are distributed. We encourage anyone to be in the parade or you can sponsor a child for $15.00. www.backtoschoolparade.org 799-0093
22	Back To School Parade Concert August 22nd 4:00 pm Bartholomew Park 5201 Berkman Dr. free	Back To School Parade Presents a Gospel/Christian Hip Hop concert featuring national recording artist Dee 1 http://www.dee1music.com/ and other local artists. info@backtoschoolparade.org www.backtoschoolparade.org 799-0093
25	The Art of the Proposal Lessons in Advanced Grant Writing August 25, 2010 1:00 pm Austin City Hall FREE	This course is designed to help expand participants knowledge of the overall fund-seeking process from identifying a broader funding base to creating stronger models for their programs and projects, including competitive sets of objectives and outcomes matched with evaluation strategies that funders of all types increasingly require. The course will provide participants with opportunities to practice creating logic models, sets of correlated goals and objectives, and evaluation strategies for one or more of their current programs or projects, which they can utilize in making funding applications after the training session has concluded. This workshop is presented as part of the Next Level program by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. RSVP online today!- www.cityofaustin.org/nextlevel culturalarts@ci.austin.tx.us 512-974-7860
29	Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival August 29	Amateurs and pros show up with their most incendiary sauces for a fiery taste-off among a panel of distinguished judges. Call (512) 454-5766 for more information Visit the Website
September 2010 Events in East Austin
Tue	Get Shafted w/ Elevator Action Every Thursday in September at 8pm ColdTowne Theater 4803-B Airport Blvd $5	Improvised Comedy on an Elevator jastroch@gmail.com www.coldtownetheater.com 524-2807
10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19	Aztlan Presents: "Influences" September 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 1805 East Seventh Street	Contemporary Expressive Latino Dance steven@codebreaker.com www.aztlandance.com
24	BJ Thomas Friday, Sept 24, 2010 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX $45 - $95	BJ Thomas owns one of the most distinctive voices in American music that helped him earn five GRAMMYs, 15 platinum and gold records and over 25 Top 40 Hits, including “Hooked on a Feeling" and the million selling “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.” He is most remembered for singing the Academy Award winning movie theme, “Raindrops Keep Falling’ on My Head.” Thomas straddled the line between pop/rock and country, achieving record breaking success in both genres, steadily building a growing legion of fans in a career that spans more than three decades. Website
October 2010 Events in East Austin
9	ScoutJam 2010 October 9, 2010 9:00am Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724 $5 - $15	Austins ScoutJam 2010 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and is an opportunity for families to enjoy a variety of adventures together while learning about the history and current programs offered by the Boy Scouts local Capitol Area Council. A low-cost and family-friendly alternative to the Austin City Limits Festival, ScoutJam is an adventurous wonderland of outdoor activities and captivating learning opportunities for every parent and child. Activities will include such challenges as fishing, dirt bike riding, golf and guitar lessons, while wildlife, aviation technology, and historical re-enactments are sure to inspire squeals of delight. All Austin families, as well as Scout Alumni and community leaders, are invited to attend. Special Events: Eagles Gathering School of Rock All Stars Concert Billy Riggs Magic & Comedy Show Fire Rescue Demonstration War of Texas Independence Re-enactment Civil War Re-enactment Commemorative Air Force Flyover Electric and Hybrid Car Show Water Skiing & Windsurfing Demonstration www.ScoutJam2010.org 1-800-444-1910
16	Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light The Night Walk” October 16, 2010 check in at 5pm, walk begins at 7:30pm Lake Park at Mueller, near the Dell Children’s Medical Center	To Register: go to www.lightthenight.org/sctx Corporate Teams, Friends & Family Teams, and Individual Walkers welcomed Why go? Every four minutes, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every 10 minutes, someone dies. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk is the nation’s night to pay tribute to lives lost to cancer and to bring help and hope to thousands of patients and their families. Last year, over 2000 walkers carried illuminated balloons to light the night with hope; red balloons for supporters, white balloons for survivors, and gold for those walking in memory of a loved one. Funds raised through Light the Night Walk support the work of hundreds of the world’s best and brightest researchers who are working to cure leukemia, lymphoma and melanoma. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) also helps enhance and prolong lives touched by blood cancer through it’s education and support programs. Information and resources for blood cancer patients and their families are available on LLS’s Web site, www.lls.org or by calling the Information Resource Center at 800-955-4572. Photos from 2009 event Join a Light The Night Walk near you.