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state A SELECTIVE GUIDE TO AMUSEMENTS AND EVENTS MARCH 2004 WEDNES- SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY DAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 The The San Houston Anto- Live- nio stock Spurs Show take and on the Rodeo Mem- kicks phis off Grizz- today lies at at the Reliant SBC Park. Center [ILLUS- in San TRATION Anto- OMIT- nio TED] 7 10 11 12 13 Our The Houston The Bye Bye with Bare- Ballet Super- Birdie: the naked princi- bowl Beau- old ... Ladies pal for the mont's out (no, not dancer photo- Art with Janet Lauren graphy Museum the Jackson) Anderson crowd: of new: play at (below) More South- The the has been than one east Harry Backyard bellying hundred Texas Ransom in up to galle- opens Humani- Austin. the ries "Kate ties barre around Breakey: Re- pre- Houston Small search paring open Deaths." Center for to- their at UT- night's month- Red- Austin debut of long winged closes Tales of FotoFest Black- "Make Texas exhi- bird, It New: at Hous- bits. 1998 The ton's Rise Wortham Untitled [ILLUS- of Mo- Center. from TRATION der- Alexei OMITTED] nism." [ILLUS- Tita- TRATION renko's Arturo OMITTED] Magic of Balles- St. Pe- ter's tersburg !Loor a series, los 1996 Heroes! (Praise [ILLUS- to the TRATION He- OMIT- roes!) TED] circa 1936 14 17 19 The Here's a The Dallas dirty Alley Museum little Theatre of Art secret: in closes Hous- Houston "Pas- ton's opens sion Stages Our For Reper- Lady of Art: tory 21st 100 Theatre Street, Trea- opens a dark sures, Dirty comedy 100 Story, about Years." John former Mark Patrick class- your Shan- mates calen- ley's waiting dars allegory to now for about learn 2104's sex, po- the "200 litics, where- Trea- and the abouts sures, Middle of a 200 East. stolen Years." body. [ILLUS- We know TRATION what OMITTED] they did last summer 23 26 27 The Check Your Ameri- out the cup can fightin' runneth Hockey side of over at Lea- Merle the gue's Haggard Winedale San at Cow- Spring Antonio boys Festival Rampage Dance and suits Hall in Texas up San An- Crafts against tonio. Exhibi- the Would tion, Mil- that be which waukee his left begins Admi- or his today rals right in Wine- tonight side? dale. at the SBC Paige Center. Adkins Shel- ton's porce- lain stone- ware [ILLUS- TRATION OMITTED] 28 29 31 Step Ow! Stepha- right Julio nie Eli- up to Bocca zondo the and Griest, Webb Ballet author Gallery Argen- of in tino Around Waxa- (right) the hachie perform Bloc: My before tonight Life in "Side- at Fort Moscow, show," Worth's Beijing, an Bass and exhibit Perfor- Havana, of car- mance is the nival Hall. guest ban- for to- ners, [ILLUS- night's closes. TRATION segment OMIT- of the banner TED] Texas by Snap Monthly Wyatt, Author circa Series 1950 at Austin's [ILLUS- Book- TRATION People. OMIT- TED] For additional information on these events, see the city litings on the following pages.
Austin
MUSIC/DANCE
Austin Symphony UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-476-6064 or 888-462-3787). Mar 5 & 6 at 8: Mozart: Symphony No 34 in C Major. Korngold: Concerto in D Major for Violin. Shostakovich: Symphony No 1 in F Minor. Judith Ingolfsson, violin. Peter Bay, conductor. $19-$35. Mar 19 & 20 at 8: Grantham: Southern Harmony. Ravel: Concerto for the Left Hand in D Major. Gershwin: Second Rhapsody. Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite. Norman Krieger, piano. Peter Bay, conductor. $19-$35. (W+)
The Backyard TX Hwy 71 at RR 620 (512-469-7469 or 888-597-7827). Mar 10 (doors at 5:30, show at 7): Bare-naked Ladies; $32.50 & $40. Mar 19 & 20 (doors at 5:30, show at 7): Willie Nelson and Family: $25 (res $30). (W+)
One World Theatre 7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). Mar 4 at 7 & 9:30: Keb'Mo'; $39-$80. Mar 5 at 7 & 9:30 Hal Ketchum; $29-$70. Mar 6 at 6: Michael McDonald (the annual benefit concert); $500. Mar 7 at 4:30 & 7: Spyro Gyra; $29-$70. Mar 14 at 4:30: ODC/San Francisco Dance Company; $39-$70. Mar 28 at 4:30 & 7: Keiko Matsui; $29-$70. (W+)
UT Performing Arts Center UT campus (512-471-1444). At Hogg Aud, 24th & Whitis: Mar 2 at 8: Gypsy Spirit; $20-$42. At McCullough Theatre, 2400 Robert Dedman Dr: Mar 5 at 8 & Mar 7 at 7: UT Opera Presents: The American Premiere of La Tentacion de San Antonio; $16. At Bates Recital Hall, 25th & Robert Dedman Dr: Mar 27 at 8: Guarneri String Quartet; $35. At Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr: Mar 31 at 8: Julio Bocca and Ballet Argentino; $20-$45.
Mar 12-14: Ballet Austin UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-469-7469). Hamlet (choreography by Stephen Mills, music by Philip Glass). Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. $17-$61. (W+)
Mar 26: Leo Kottke Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-469-7469). The finger-pickin' extraordinaire. With Tom Rush. At 8. $25-$30. (W+)
Mar 26-29: Austin Lyric Opera UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-472-5992 or 800-316-7372). Wagner: The Flying Dutchman--a cursed sea captain is doomed to sail the stormy seas for all of eternity, unless he can find the love of a good woman. Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 3, Mon at 7 $15-$104. (W+)
Mar 27: Jerry Jeff Walker Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-469-7469). A birthday celebration for the country singer-songwriter. At 8. $18.50-$39. (W+)
THEATER
Paramount Theatre 713 Congress Ave (512-469-7469). Mar 2-7: Defending the Caveman--Rob Becker's one-Neanderthal (er, -man) show about the differences between men and women. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7:30. $18.50-$48.25. Mar 30-Apr 4: The Foreigner--another uproarious farce from Joe Sears and Jaston Williams. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7:30. $18.50-$48.25 (W+)
Zachary Scott Theatre 1510 Toomey Rd (512-476-0541). It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues--a history of the blues, from Africa to the States and on through the Delta, Chicago, and Texas Mar 25-May 9: Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30 $31-$40. (W+)
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Arthouse at the Jones Center 700 Congress Ave (512-453-5312). This modish downtown gallery is run by the organization formerly known as the Texas Fine Aria Association. Thru Mar 7: Going West--an examination of the iconography from the West's mythology. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 11-7; Thur 11-9; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Free. (W+)
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N. Congress Ave (512-936-8746). This museum, which is named for the former Texas lieutenant governor, houses three floors of exhibits that trace the history of Texas. Feb 28-Aug 22: Texas Flags 1836-1945--the history, symbolism, and events behind more than two dozen rare Texas banners. Open Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun noon-6 Gen adm $5.50, senior citizens $4.50, children 18 & under free. (W+)
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center UT campus, 21st & Guadalupe (512-471-8944). Items in the center's collection range from a Gutenberg Bible to the world's first photograph (taken in 1826). The center also houses some 37 million literary manuscripts including those by James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, and Tennessee Williams. Thru Mar 7: Make It New: The Rise of Modernism--artifacts that represent the modernist movement of the first half of the twentieth century. Thru Mar 11 (at the Alamo Draft-house, 409 Colorado): Unseen Cinema: Early American Avant Garde Film 1893-1941 a series of screenings of restored Pre-World War II 35 mm and 16 mm films. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 10-5; Thur 10-7; Sat & Sun noon-5. Free. (W+)
SPORTS
Austin Wranglers Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (877-289-6235). Inaugural season of the Arena Football League team. Mar 7: Carolina Cobras. Mar 14: Indiana Firebirds. Mar 28: Philadelphia Soul. At 2. $8-$150. (W+)
Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays UT campus, Mike A Myers Stadium, Clyde Littlefield Dr & Red River (800-687-8979). The Texas Relays features top high school, college, and professional athletes from Texas, the U.S., and the world. Mar 31-Apr 3. Call for schedule & prices. (W+)
Heart of Texas Regatta Town Lake, near the Congress Ave Bridge (512-472-0726). The Austin Rowing Club brings in more than 1,000 competitors, including participants from top college programs. Mar 13 & 14: Sat 8-4, Sun 8-2, Free.
NCAA Women's Basketball Championship (First and Second Rounds) Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-471-3333 or 800-982-2386). The road to the Final Four goes through the Capitol City, as UT is one of 16 schools hosting first-...
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