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Austin
Music/Dance
NOV 1: LIZ PHAIR
After a brief breather from her acoustic summer tour, Phair hits the road again to promote her fifth album, Somebody's Miracle, which was inspired by Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key of Life. At 9. $25 ($23 adv). La Zona Rosa, 612 W. 4th (512-268-4146). (W+)
NOV 4: LUIS MIGUEL
After winning a trio of Grammys and selling more than 50 million albums with his polished bolero stylings, the pop idol spotlights mariachi classics during his Mexico en la Piel (Mexico in the Skin) tour. At 8, $45-$85. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-471-7744). (W+)
AUSTIN SYMPHONY
Nov 18 & 19 at 8: Grieg: Norwegian Dances. Schumann: Concerto for Piano in A Minor. Brahms: Symphony No 3 in F Major. Benedetto Lupo, piano. Peter Bay, conductor. $19-$42. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-476-5064 or 888-462-3787). (W+)
UT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Nov 10 at 8: Bowfire; $32-$42. Nov 20 at 8: Ben Folds; $27-$32.50. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-477-5060 or 800-687-6010). (W+)
Theater
MOVIN' OUT
Anchored by Twyla Tharp's pulsating dances and 24 of Billy Joel's hit tunes, this rock musical chronicles the lives of five friends over two decades. For mature audiences. Nov 1-6. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2. $19.50-$68.50. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-477-6060 or 800-687-6010). (W+)
ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE
The Santaland Diaries--witty writer David Sedaris's real-life stint as Crumpet the elf at a Macy's department store spawned this comedy about (faking) Yuletide spirit. Nov 25-Jan 8. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $28-$38. 1510 Toomey Rd (512-475-0541). (W+)
Museums/Galleries
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART-DOWNTOWN
Nov 12-Jan 15: The Art of Dr Seuss--reawaken your childhood imagination by perusing nearly seven decades of work by the iconic author and artist Theodor Seuss Geisel, including rare early illustrations and his collection of unorthodox taxidermy; also, Light From the Sky: A Tom Lea Retrospective--the El Paso native was intimately acquainted with the Southwest and its inhabitants, both of which inspired the paintings, sketchbook drawings, novels, and murals on display here. Open Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 10-6; Thur 10-8; Sun noon-5. Gen ada $5, senior citizens & students $4 (everybody $1 on Tue), children 12 & under free; first Sat pay what you wish. 823 Congress Ave (512-495-9224). (W+)
BOB BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
This museum, which is named for the former Texas lieutenant governor, houses three floors of exhibits that trace the history of Texas. Thru Jan 8: The Face of Texas--the diversity of the state's population is on view in photographer Michael O'Brien's 43 large-scale portraits of residents famous (President George W Bush, Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, Mack Brown, Sissy Spacek) end lesser-known (Waxahachie cheerleaders, small-town beauty queens, ranchers, ministers). Open Mon-Set 9 6, Sun noon-& Gen adm $5.50, senior citizens $4.50, youths 5-18 $3, 4 & under free. 1800 N. Congress Ave (512-936-8746). (W+)
OSWALD GALLERY
Nov 1-Jan 3: Jerry Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor Photographs: Alchemy & Artistry--this husband-and-wife exhibit displays his "philosophically impossible" photomontages and multinegative prints and her fanciful photograph-paintings. Open Tue-Fri noon-6, Sat 10-6. Free. 714 Congress Ave (512-494-9440).
UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN AND MUSEUM
Thru Dec 30: Modernist: Seven Legacies of the University of Texas--more than two dozen paintings, drawings, and prints by seven UT art professors (Charles Umlauf included) who contributed to the state's fifties modernist art landscape. Open Wed-Fri 10-4:30, Sat & Sun 1-4:30. Gen adm $3.50, senior citizens $2.50, students $1, children 6 & under free. 505 Robert E Lee Rd (512-445-5582).
Sports
AUSTIN ICE BATS
Central Hockey League. Nov 4: Fort Worth Brahmas. Nov 5: Tulsa Oilers. Nov 10: Laredo Bucks. Nov 13: Odessa Jackalopes. Nov 18: Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Nov 19: Corpus Christi Rayz. Nov 26: Memphis RiverKings. At 7:30 (except for Nov 13 at 4). $11-$35. Travis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker Ln (512-927-7825). (W+)
TEXAS LONGHORNS
Big 12 Conference football. Nov 12: Kansas Jayhawks. Call for time. $55. UT campus, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, 21st & San Jacinto (512-471-3333). (W+)
Other Events
AUSTIN CELTIC FESTIVAL
The largest gathering of Celts in Central Texas brings out the best of Irish and Scottish culture: Highland and Breton dancing, medieval martial demonstrations, live music (Jerry Holland, the Prodigals, Gerry O'Beirne, and more), and the Highland Games (featuring the caber toss, the hammer throw, the stone throw, and hurling). Nov 5 & 6 from 11 to 9. Gen adm $10 (two-day pass $18), children 10 & under free. Fiesta Gardens, 2102 Bergman Ave (512-431-6290). (W+)
EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR
See more than a hundred local artists in action as you spy in on their studios and galleries. Pick up a catalog of participating locations at Bolm Studios (5308 Bolm Rd, 512-385-1670) to plot your route. Nov 19 & 20 from 10 to 5. Free. Various locations (512-385-1670).
PAUL RODRIGUEZ
The star of the Original Latin Kings of Comedy offers up audacious commentaries on ethnic stereotypes in two languages. Nov 12 at 7:30 (English) & at 10 (Spanish). $22-$50. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-472-5470 or 512-469-7459). (W+)
GIVING TO CHILDREN PARADE
Bring a toy to donate to Operation Blue Santa and watch the festive procession of giant balloons, holiday floats, marching bands, classic cars, and of Saint Nick wind its way downtown. Nov 26 at 11. Free. Starts at Capitol, ends at 6th & Guadalupe (888-439-2489) (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 10 or more). 11th & Congress Ave (512-463-0053). (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
NOV 11: GWEN STEFANI
With her first New York fashion show behind her, the No Doubt frontwoman steps out for her inaugural solo tour, singing hits from her album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. The Black Eyed Peas open. At 8. $35.50-$65.50. Reunion Arena, 777 Sports (214-800-3000 or 214-373-8000). (W+)
NOV 18: LOU RAWLS SINGS SINATRA
Lou Rawls puts his legendary baritone to work singing classic Frank Sinatra hits like Come Fly With Me and The Lady is A Tramp. At 8. $27-$60. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson (972-744-4600). (W+)
NOV 18-20: MOSCOW BALLET
The accomplished dance company brings its Great Russian Nutcracker stateside once again. Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2 & 7:30, Sun at 1 & 5. $20-$65. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm (214-880-0961 or 214-373-8000). (W+)
AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER
Nov 20 at 7:30: Paul McCartney; $50-$250. Nov 29 at 7:30: The Rolling Stones with Merle Haggard; $60-$400 (sold out). 2500 Victory Ave (214-222-3687). (W+)
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Nov 3-6: Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks. Strauss: Four Last Songs. Brahms: Symphony No 2. Helen Donath, soprano. Philippe Jordan, conductor. Nov 10-13: Haydn: Symphony No 70. Bruch: Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Act III. Elmar Oliveira, violin. Carlos Kalmar, conductor. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. Call for prices. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora (214-692-0203). (W+)
SMU MEADOWS DANCE
Fall Dance Concert--Agnes de Mille's 1965 masterwork The Four Marys has been restaged for the 100th anniversary of...
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