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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
JUN 4: WC CLARK
"If blues is played right, it makes your soul feel clean," says Clark, who is celebrated as the godfather of Austin blues. Known for his tutelage of the city's blues royalty (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton), Clark has been touring for more than 40 years. Krackerjack opens. At 8. $10. Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar (512-448-2552). (W+)
JUN 9-12: RIVER CITY POPS COLORS YOUR WORLD
The members of this community chorus take pride in the "convincing facade of normalcy" they maintain in their day jobs as lawyers, bankers, and teachers. But during their Colors Your World show, they'll cut loose and belt out rock and roll medleys, soulful ballads, and Broadway hits--not to mention spirited choreography. Bring donations and new toys to benefit the Austin Make-A-Wish foundation. Thur & Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 6, Sun at 2. Gen adm $15, senior citizens & students $10, children 12 & under $7. Reagan High School Performing Arts Center, 7401 Berkman Dr (512-350 7677). (W+)
JUN 11: RUTHIE FOSTER
With a hybrid voice that Texas Music Magazine describes as "full of hallelujah," Foster has garnered comparisons to Ella and Aretha. Not bad for a Grouse native who fronted an eight-piece funk band while in the Navy. Now a familiar face on the folk circuit, Foster credits her success to her mother, who pushed her to "open your mouth and sing, girl!" At 9. $10. Thread-gill's World Headquarters, 302 W. Riverside Dr (512-472-9304). (W+)
JUN 24: HAL KETCHUM
So he's not from Texas (he hails from New York), but he sure sounds like it, especially when he collaborates with buddies Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, and Asleep at the Wheel. A 10-year veteran of the Grand Ole Opry, Ketchum wasted no time breaking into the biz: His first single, Small Town Saturday Night, went straight to the top of the charts in the early nineties and is now a country classic. At 7 & 9:30. $29-$70. One World Theatre, 7702 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-5753). (W+)
BROKEN SPOKE
Jun 2: Chaparral with Jeff Hughes. Jun 4: Derailers. Jun 8: Billy Dee. Jun 9: Chaparral with Jeff Hughes. Jun 10: Gary P Nunn. Jun 11: Dale Watson. Jun 16: Chaparral with Jeff Hughes. Jun 17: Cornell Hurd. Jun 18: Alvin Crow. Jun 23: Chaparral with Jeff Hughes. Jun 24: Alvin Crow. Jun 25: Geezinslaw Bros with Sam & Son. Jun 30: Chaparral with Jeff Hughes. Doors at 8. Wed $5, Thur $7, Fri 58, Sat $10. 3201 S. Lamar (512-442-5189). (W+)
Theater
AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE
The Mystery of Edwin Drood--part whodunit, part musical, this play-within-a-play follows a Victorian theater troupe as they prepare their flamboyant rendition of the titular Dickens mystery. The audience gets to vote on the ending, since Dickens died before it was finished. Thru Jun 26. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 5. Thur, Fri & Sun $22, Sat $25; half price for students, $3 discount for subscriber guests. Penn Field, 3501 S. Congress (512-476-0084). (W+)
DIFFERENT STAGES THEATER
Appointment With Death--who killed Mrs Boynton? This Agatha Christie mystery brought to the stage sets out to solve the elderly matriarch's demise in 1945 Jerusalem. The suspects are plenty, but the killer will surprise you. Jun 24-Jul 16. Thur Sat at 8, Sun at 3. Thur-Sat $16, Sun $14. The Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd (512-474-8497). (W+)
Museums/Galleries
BEVERLY S SHEFFIELD EDUCATION CENTER
Splash! Into the Edwards Aquifer--travel to the depths of a simulated limestone cave in this permanent exhibit to learn how the Barton Springs aquifer was formed and how it maintains a daily flow of 32 million gallons of water. See native species, including the endangered Barton Springs salamander, and find out how you can impact local water quality. Open Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Free. 2201 Barton Springs Rd (512-478-3170). (W+)
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
Thru Jun 26: Grandeza Mexicana (The Greatness of Mexico): 16th-19th centuries--inspired by Bernardo de Balbuena's epic 17th-century poem of the same name, this exhibit of Mexican artworks and artifacts explores four topics: the encounter of civilizations, the Creole awakening, the enlightened New Spain, and becoming Mexico. Open Mon-Thur 10-6, Fri & Sat 10 5, Sun noon-5. Gen adm $5, senior citizens & students $4, children 12 & under $1. 419 Congress Ave (512-480-9373).
OSWALD GALLERY
Thru Jun 17: Aline Smithson: Arrangement in Green and Black, Portrait of the Photographer's Mother-a satirical take on James Abbott McNeill Whistler's rendition of his mother, Smithson's series of hand-colored photographs has her 85-year-old mom posing in more than twenty ensembles (as an Elvis impersonator, a geisha, a hula dancer, and more); also, Linda Broadfoot--entomological and botanical close-ups of such specimens as hawk moths and beauty berries on hand-worked Polaroid transfers. Open Tue-Sat 10-6. Free. 714 Congress Ave (512-494-9440). (W)
WOMEN AND THEIR WORK
Jun 30-Jul 30: Karyn Olivier--known for her site-specific and mixed-media installations, Olivier, a Trinidad and Tobago native, presents a series of works that explores dichotomies-access versus restriction, gravity versus weightlessness, compression versus expansion. Open Mon Fri 9-5, Sat noon-4. Free. 1710 Lavaca (512-477-1064). (W+)
Sports
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS
Jun 1-3: Memphis Redbirds. Jun 13-16: Memphis Redbirds. Jun 17-20: Omaha Royals. Jun 25-28: Albuquerque Isotopes. Jun 30-Jul 3: New Orleans Zephyrs. At 7:05. $5-$10. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd off of U.S. Hwy 79, Round Rock (512-255-2255). (W+)
Other Events
JIM LEHRER
The PBS anchor will discuss the current state of journalism and his latest novel, The Franklin Affair. Book signing to follow. Jun 16 at 7. Free. UT campus, Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, 21st & Guadalupe (512-471-8944). (W+)
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY
Bring your bike, your tent, and your RV and settle in with some 40,000 other riders for the 11th anniversary of this "bad to the bone" festival. On Friday Congress Avenue will be shut down to four-wheelers for the parade of choppers, bobtails, ape hangers, and even crotch rockets. Other weekend activities include a monster truck exhibit, the Wall of Death motorcycle stunt show, and a Saturday concert headlined by George Thorogood. Jun 2-5. Call for schedule. Adults $45, youths 12-17 $20, children 11 & under free. Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln (972-387-1883 or 972-866-8363). (W+)
SPLASH PARTY MOVIE NIGHT
IS there a cooler way to spend a summer night than lazing about poolside and watching a flick? Jun 11: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Jun 18: Spy Kids in 3D. Jun 25: SpongeBob Squarepants. Movies begin at dusk. Adults $3, youths 12-17 $2, children 1-11 $1, infants free. Deep Eddy Pool, 401 Deep Eddy Ave (512-472-8546).
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RAILFAIR AND FESTIVAL
Board a real train, the Hill Country Flyer, in Cedar Park and ride to Burnet's 6th-annual railroad show in style, disembarking at the 1912 Bertram depot. Peruse the railroad memorabilia museum, investigate railroad equipment and rolling stock, and survey collectibles on sale. Jun 25 & 26. Train rides daily at 10 & 2:45. Gen adm $25-$40, senior citizens $22-$36, children 10 & under $15-$24. Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson (512 477-8468). (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 (512-463-0063). (W+)...
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