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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY KEY
(W) The place is accessible to wheelchairs: The main entrance is at least 32 inches wide and there are no steps; restrooms, however, are not accessible.
(W+) The place and its restrooms are accessible.
No symbol: This place is not accessible.
Austin
Music/Dance
MAY 1: AZTLAN DANCE COMPANY
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Aztlan spices up traditional folk numbers with modern dance and jazz movements. The colorful costumes and dazzling dances narrate the mythical tales of the land of Aztlan. At noon. Adults $18, youths 15 & under $16. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). (W+)
MAY 3 & 4: TOWER OF POWER
Despite a name more befitting of a WWF wrestler, this ten-piece horn-driven band "wears its very funky heart on its very funky sleeve," according to its Web site. After more than 25 years of doing classic soul together, more than 15 albums to their credit, and a "zillion-plus live shows," these guys are tighter than a headlock. At 7 & 9:30. $55 & $75. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). (W+)
MAY 6: RECKLESS KELLY
Brothers Cody and Willy Braun, perhaps a bit annoyed with second billing behind their old man in Muzzle Braun & the Boys, broke away in 1997 to start their own group with three of their musically inclined buds. Now that they've left western swing--and Bend, Oregon--in favor of an Austin-based sound that fuses rock, country, and blues, their gigs are picking up steam. At 8. $10. Nutty Brown Care, 12225 U.S. Hwy 290W (512-301-4648). (W+)
MAY 14: LEGENDS OF TEXAS SWING
There aren't enough days in the year devoted to western swing, that music style and form unique to Texas and embedded in its history. Made popular by Turkey native Bob Wills, the genre and its toe-tapping legacy are carried on at this celebration by Mel Tillis, Asleep at the Wheel, and Johnny Gimble. From noon to 9. Gen adm $25, children 12 & under $15, VIP $100. Stone Mountain Event Center, 3023 U.S. Hwy 290W, Dripping Springs (512-594-0874). (W+)
Theater
STATE THEATER
The Wonder Bread Years--it would be easy to describe Pat Hazell's one-man "show and tell" as, well, the best thing since sliced bread, but that might not do it justice. As nostalgic as it is hilarious, Hazell's act highlights the shared childhood memories--Slinkys, Monopoly, Wonder Bread--we have despite different upbringings. Hazell has taken his show on the road with one goal in mind: "It should be funny enough that I can get milk to come out of your nose." May 4-22. Wed-Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2:30. $29. 719 Congress Ave (512-472-5143). (W+)
UT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Producers--only Mel Brooks could make a Broadway smash from a movie about a musical about Hitler's rise to power. Adapted from the 1968 film starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, this is the tale of two down-on-their-luck schemers who plot to raise more money than they need to produce a musical they know will bomb and spirit away with the difference. Of course, the show turns out to be a hit, despite its unabashed political incorrectness and odes to Hitler. May 24-29. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7:30. $17.50-$67.50. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-471-2787). (W+)
Museums/Galleries
ART ON 5TH
May 13-15: Grace Slick--if you're a fan of Jefferson Airplane, you are no doubt familiar with the San Francisco band's dark-eyed lead singer, Grace Slick. The creative talent behind the 1967 top-ten hit White Rabbit, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired song that hints at drug use ("One pill makes you larger/And one pill makes you small"), Slick has since reinvented herself as an artist. You can find the same edge that infused her music in her Wonderland Suites collection, ten works that interpret the first two chapters of the beloved Lewis Carroll tale. Fri & Sat 10-9, Sun noon-5. Free. 1501 W. 5th (512-481-1111). (W)
ARTHOUSE
May 14:5x7 Art Splurge and Exhibition--what better way to indulge your inner art collector than at this progressive artistic soiree? Choose from more than 1,000 works--all 5x7s, of course-by more than 500 emerging and established artists. The catch? All the artwork is posted anonymously, so you'll have to shell out $100 per piece to reveal whose handiwork you'll be hanging in your home gallery. From 7:30 to 10, $125 ($25 credit toward 5x7 purchase), 700 Congress Ave (512-453-5312). (W+)
HARRY RANSOM HUMANITIES RESEARCH CENTER
May 10-Jul 17: The Battle for the Eastern Front--commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, this special photography exhibit documents Russia's role in the conflict with images both iconic and obscure. Capturing such historical moments as Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union and the fall of Berlin, the photographs are on loan from the Bill Broyles Collection. Apr 5-Jul 17: Muse in Motion: Travel Literature through the Centuries--historically influential travel books and manuscripts that represent a wide array of countries, periods, and authors and illustrate the universal currency of travel writing. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 10-5; Thur 10-7; Sat & Sun noon-5. Free, UT campus, 21st & Guadalupe (512-471-8944). (W+)
Sports
ARMADILLO HILL COUNTRY CLASSIC
Channel your inner Lance Armstrong and gear up for this 125-mile bicycle ride through the rolling hills of Central Texas. If your endurance isn't quite up to Tour de France levels, don't fret: You choose your mileage, starting at 14 miles. Besides, there's a 6.5-mile course chartered for the Kids and Family Ride, so it's smooth sailing for everyone. Proceeds go to bicycle safety education and free bike helmets for Texas kids. May 7. Classic ride at 8 a.m., Kids and Family ride at 10 a.m. Classic $32 ($22 before May 1), Kids and Family $10 per family. Starts at Liberty Hill High School, 13125 TX Hwy 29 (512-338-4075).
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS
May 1: Oklahoma Redhawks. May 10-13: Tacoma Rainiers. May 14-17: Portland Beavers. May 27-30: Iowa Cubs. May 31: Memphis Redbirds. At 7:05. $5-$10. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd on U.S. Hwy 79, Round Rock (512-255-2255). (W+)
Other Events
BILL COSBY
With a repertoire of pliable facial expressions and hysterical material culled from his own life, Cosby has been packing venues--not to mention living room sofas-for years. May 8. At 3 & 7. $35.50-$49.50. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-471-1444). (W+)
Points of Interest
THE CAPITOL
The statehouse, dedicated in 1888, was completely restored in 1994. Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat & Sun 9-8. Free tours Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30, Sat 9:30-3:30, Sun noon-3:30 (call ahead for groups of 25 or more). 11th & Congress Ave (512-463-0083). (W+) The Capitol Visitors Center (11th & Brazos, 512-305-8400), located in the 1857 General Land Office Bldg, houses historical exhibits. Open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5. Free. Parking at 12th & San Jacinto (first 2 hours free). (W+)
Dallas
Music/Dance
MAY 4: ANITA N, MARTINEZ BALLET FOLKLORICO
The famed Dallas troupe celebrates 30 years of blaring trumpets and swirling skirts in this special Cinco de Mayo performance. At 7:30. Adults $10, children 12 & under $6. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm (214-880-0137). (W+)
MAY 10: KELLY CLARKSON
Burleson's favorite daughter and American Idol's pop princess, Clarkson has eclipsed even Clive Davis's expectations. Recently dubbed the First Lady of Pop by MTV, Clarkson embarks on her debut solo headlining tour. Graham Colton Band opens. At 7:30. $29.50-$39.50. Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Nextstage Dr, 1/2 mile north of 1-30 on Belt Line Rd, Grand Prairie (972-854-5111 or 214-373-8000). (W+)
MAY 14: NEW FOUND GLORY
Chad, Cyrus, Ian, Steve, and Jordan are back on the road again--no, not New Kids on the Block. They're New Found Glory, and the pop-punk band is...
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