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Austin
Music/Dance
JUNE 4: JJ CALE
This born and bred Okie is best-known for penning After Midnight and Cocaine, two songs guaranteed spots in the classic-rock hall of fame thanks to Cale admirer Eric Clapton. This month Cale visits his neighbors to the south on tour for To Tulsa and Back, his first studio album since 1996. Call for time & price. UT campus, Texas Union Ballroom, 24th & Guadalupe (522 475 6515). (W+)
JUNE 4: ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND
Last year Rolling Stone slotted the rootsy steel guitarist into spot number 97 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Doors at 7. $22. Stubb's Bar-B-Q, 801 Red River (512-389 0315). (W+)
JUNE 15: GREAT HIGH MOUNTAIN TOUR
Alison Krauss and Union Station (featuring Dobro great Jerry Douglas) headline this ensemble tour put together by producer extraordinaire T Bone Burnett--he's the man behind the highly acclaimed O Brother, Where Art Thou and Cold Mountain soundtracks Burnett will serve as the tour's co-musical director, coordinating performances by Ralph Stanley, the Cox Family, the Nashville Bluegrass Band, the Whites, Norman and Nancy Blake, and others. At 7 (doors at 5:30). Call for prices. The Backyard, TX Hwy 71 at RR 620 (512-469-7469 or 888-597-7827). (W+)
FRANK ERWIN CENTER
June 25 at 8: Alabama--on its farewell tour the country music supergroup plays that mountain music one last time $27.50-$50 1701 Red River (512-477-6060 or 512-471-7744). (W+)
ONE WORLD THEATRE
June 3 at 7 & 9:30: Marshall Tucker Band; $29-$70 June 6 at 5 & 7:30: Acoustic Alchemy; $29-$70 June 9 at 7 & 9:30: Little River Band; $29-$70 June 20 at 5: Configuration; $40-$70. 7702 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). (W+)
STUBB'S
June 2: The Mavericks. June 5: Yo La Tengo. June 9: The Shins. June $0: Dashboard Confessional. Call for times & prices. 801 Red River (512-389-0315). (W+)
Theater
CATS
Those frisky felines are on the prowl to the tunes of Andrew Lloyd Webber. June 15-20; Tue Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7:30. $20-$60. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-477-6060). (W+)
ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE
Cabaret--Kander and Ebb's musical hit. May 27-July 4: Tue-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $33-$40. 1510 Toomey Rd (512-476-0541). (W+)
Museums/Galleries
AUSTIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
May 29 May 21, 2005: Bats in My World--visit a bat barn, a bat cave, and other batty habitats in this educational exhibit. Open Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5. Gen adm $5.50 (free Wed 5-8 & Sun 4-5), children 12-23 months $3.50, 11 months & under free. 201 Colorado (512-472-2499). (W+)
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART-DOWNTOWN
June 5-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 (Father'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+)
ROB 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+)
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Items from Johnson's personal life and his presidency include photos and videos relating to the Kennedy assassination and the Vietnam War. May 29-Sept 5: The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden--the Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibit includes a brass inkwell used by Abraham Lincoln white writing the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation, a microphone used during FDR's fireside chats, a gavel used during Bill Clinton's impeachment trial, and ether presidential artifacts. Open daily 9-5. Free. UT campus, 2313 Red River (512-722-0200). (W+)
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
Thru July 18: 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+)
Sports
NCAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The collegiate world's elite track and field athletes compete in the Capital City. June 9-12: Call for schedule. $30-$60. UT campus, Mike A Myers Stadium, Clyde Littlefield Dr & Red River (512-477-6060 or 800-982-2386). (W+)
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS
Texas League baseball with the Astros' AA affiliate. June 12-15: Arkansas Travelers. June 16-19: Frisco RoughRiders. June 23-26: Midland RockHounds. At 7:05. $5-$10. Deft 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 28 at 8. $40-$55. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-477-6060 or 512-471-7744). (W+)
HARRY ANDERSON
The Night Court alum brings disorder to One World with his wacky mix of comedy and magic tricks. Turk Pipkin opens. June 4 at 7 & 9:30. $29-$70. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). (W+)
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY
Are you ready for the biggest biker rally in Texas? If so, gear up for a Friday night bike parade and party on Congress Avenue (at 7:30 p.m.), a Saturday night concert (Hank Williams Jr), and plenty of vendors and exhibits to entertain you for the rest of the weekend. June 3-6. Call for schedule & prices. Travis County Expo Center & various locations (972-387-1883). (W+)
SANDRA BERNHARD
The boisterous Bernhard peppers her comedy-driven stage performance with cabaret-style numbers. June 27 at 5 & 7:30. $29-$70. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). (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. June 5: Tomato Festival, featuring e tomato-on-a-spoon race, Mr & Mrs Tomato Head decorating contest, and more. 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 (512-463-0053). (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
JUNE 4-6: CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
The brainchild of Eric Clapton (to benefit Crossroads Centre Antigua, an organization that helps those battling addiction), this three-day affair begins with two days of retailer exhibits and guitar clinics and culminates with a blowout concert at the Cotton Bowl (at 2 p.m.) featuring some of the greatest guitar players of all time, including BB King, Carlos Santana, Jimmie Vaughan, Jerry Douglas, Eric Johnson, Doyle Bramhall II, Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, Sonny Landreth, Pat Metheny, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph, Vince Gill, Neal Schon, and James Taylor. Fri from...
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