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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
JULY 4: AUSTIN SYMPHONY
What would Independence Day in Austin be without fireworks in the sky and tunes from the Austin Symphony? Peter Bay conducts. At 8:30. Free. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd (512-476-6064 or 888-462-3787) (W+)
JULY 6: SIMON & GARFUNKEL
The on-again, off-again folk rock duo is most certainly on again. After a much lauded acoustic rendition of Sounds of Silence at the 2003 Grammys, S&G launched the aptly titled Old Friends tour last fall. By year's end, the reunion showcase had seen ticket sales swell above the $50 million mark, which meant more concert dates and more time to finally put that troubled water under the bridge once and for all. The Everly Brothers join the pair in the Capitol City. At 8. $49.50-$185. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-477-6060 or 512-471-7744). (W+)
JULY 23: SARAH MCLACHLAN
Girl power was an oft-repeated musical mantra in the nineties. Leading the way in the female singer-songwriter division was Nova Scotia native Sarah McLachlan, whose Lilith Fair tour, an all-girls summer music fast, was a commercial smash late in the decade. McLachlan, without her female contemporaries, is now on tour for her 2003 release, Afterglow. At 7. $45-$65. Frank Erwin Center, 1702 Red River (512-477-6060 or 512-471-7744). (W+)
ANTONE'S
July 1: Chris Duarte. July 7: John Eddie. July 15: Pod Dog Pondering. July 17: Billy Joe Shaver and Kinky Friedman. July 17 & 31: Rock Camp, presented by the Austin School of Music. July 30: Reverend Horton Heat Call for times & prices. 5th & Lavaca (512-474-5314). (W)
AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Performances and workshops celebrate chamber music at this year's annual event titled Festival 2004: Music For Midsummer, July 6-24: Call for schedule & prices (many concerts free). Various locations (512-454-7562). (W+)
STUBB'S
July 1 & 2: Mike Doughty. July 3: Black Cat Music, Evening, and Vue July 8: D12. July 9 & 10: Los Lonely Boys. July 14: Armor For Sleep, Bayside, Fall Out Boy, and Name Taken. July 16: They Might Be Giants and The ReBirth Brass Band. July 17: Howie Day, Matt Nathanson, and OAR. July 20: Jet. July 23: Old 97's. July 31: Stockholm Syndrome. Call for times & prices. 801 Red River (512-389-0315). (W+)
Theater
ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE
Cabaret--Kander and Ebb's musical hit. Thru July 18: Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $33-$40. 1510 Toomey Rd (512-476-0541). (W+)
ZILKER HILLSIDE THEATRE
The Secret Garden--a young girl helps restore a long-neglected Garden. July 9-Aug 7. At 8. Free. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd (512-479-9491). (W+)
Museums/Galleries
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART-DOWNTOWN
Thru Aug 29: Manny Farber: About Face--this exhibit traces the artist's 40-year career, connecting the dots between the physical compositions and his critical eye toward movies (Farber's resume includes work as both a visual artist and a film critic) and includes an accompanying series of films. Open Tue, Wed, Fri & sat 10-6; Thur 10-8; Sun noon-5. Gen adm $5 ($1 on Tue), senior citizens & students $4 ($1 on Tue), children 12 & under free. 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 Aug 22: Texas Flags 1836-1945--explores 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. 1800 N. Congress Ave (512-936-8746). (W+)
JACK S BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART
Masterpieces of European Painting, a permanent exhibit, displays more than 40 works from the museum's Suida-Manning Collection, one of the country's largest collections of Italian paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods by such masters as Rubens, Veronese, and Parmigianino. Thru July 18: Fishing in International Waters: New Acquisitions From the Latin American Collection--thirty recently commissioned, purchased, or gifted works from a variety of Latin American artists: also, 500 Years of Prints and Drawings--works from the Blanton collection, one of the largest in the country Open Mon-Wed & Fri 9-5, Thur 9-9, Sat & Sun 1-5. Free. UT campus, UT Art Bldg, 23rd & San Jacinto (512-471-7324). (W+)
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
Thru Aug 29: Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos--illustrated calendars from the thirties through the sixties produced by the Mexican publishing house Galas de 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). (W+)
YARD DOG FOLK ART GALLERY
July 10-Aug 22: Mr Hooper & Kevin Titzer--largely self-taught, Hooper didn't begin painting until after he graduated from college; Titzer uses wood, metal, and debris found near his Indiana home to make busts, statuettes, and figurines. Open Wed-Sat 11-6, Sun noon-5. Free. 1510 S. Congress Ave (512-912-1613). (W)
Sports
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS
Texas League baseball with the Astros' AA affiliate. July 6-9: Midland RockHounds. July 18-22: Arkansas Travelers. July 22-25: Frisco RoughRiders. July 27-30: San Antonio Missions. 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
GEORGE LOPEZ
Less self-deprecatory than the late comedian Freddie Prinze Sr (of Chico and the Man fame), but just as funny, the comedian George Lopez takes advantage of his fame as the star of his self-titled ABC sitcom and goes on tour. June 26 at 8. $40-$55. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-477-6060 or 512-471-7744). (W+)
PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES
The Paramount Theatre brings a bit more structure to its annual summer of film. Tuesdays will be dedicated to foreign classics, Wednesdays to the great comedians, and Sundays to epics. There will also be weekend matinees that will appeal to the family-friendly audience and weekend late-night showings for those whose taste veers toward the offbeat. Highlights include Eyes Without a Face (July 6), Giant (July 18), Back to the Future (July 24), and The Pink Panther (July 28 & 31). Call for schedule & prices. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-472-2901). (W+)
Points of Interest
AUSTIN FARMERS' MARKET
A project of Sustainable Food Center that features fresh produce, local food products, chefs' demonstrations, children's activities, and live music Thru Dec 18: Every Sat from 9 to 1. Free. Republic Square, 4th & Guadalupe (512-236-0074). (W+)
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 (512-463-0063). (W+) The Capitol Visitors Center (11th & Brazos, 512-305-8400), located in the 1857 General Land Office Bldq, houses historical exhibits Open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5. Free. Parking at 12th & San Jacinto (first 2 hours free). (W+)
CONGRESS AVE BRIDGE BAT COLONY
Beneath this heavily trafficked span, the largest urban bat colony in North America makes its home from March thru November. Evenings from late July thru early September are ideal for witnessing the 1.5 million or so Mexican free-tailed bats as they take off to hunt for their dinner. The east side of the bridge and the grassy area adjacent to the Austin American-Statesman parking lot are popular viewing areas. Bat experts are available to answer questions Thur-Sun thru Aug. Recommended arrival time is half an hour before sunset. Free. Congress Ave at Town Lake (512-327-9721). (W)
Dallas
Music/Dance
JULY 8: SIMON & GARFUNKEL
The on-again, off-again folk-rock duo is most certainly on again. After a much-lauded acoustic rendition of Sounds of Silence at the 2003 Grammys, S&G launched the aptly titled Old Friends tour last fall. By year's end,...
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