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Austin
Music/Dance
MAY 2: LEON RUSSELL
The resume of the multitalented Russell reads like a rock and roll encyclopedia, with everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Willie Nelson making appearances. His star-studded fan base even includes Mel Gibson, who plucked Russell's A Stranger in a Strange Land for his The Passion of the Christ soundtrack, released in April. Call for time. $18 ($22 at the door). The Pier on Lake Austin, 1703 River Hills Rd (512-327-4562). (W+)
MAY 12: EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN
The industrial rockers (yes, those are power tools you hear in their eighties' stylings) make a rare Texas appearance to support their latest release, Perpetuum Mobile, which is surprisingly more somber than past endeavors. Call for time & prices. Emo's, 603 Red River (512-477-3667). (W+)
MAY 17: PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
This year's new release, Shake That Thing, features an expanded lineup of the fortysomething-year-old band. At the venerable Paramount, the group delivers the standards with the thrill that has made it famous. At 8. $17-$36. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-469-7469). (W+)
AUSTIN SYMPHONY
May 28 & 29 at 8: Riders in the Sky--these singing cowboys bring their Western blend of comedy and music to Austin. Peter Bay, conductor. $20-$35. Palmer Events Center, 401 S. 1st (512-476-6064). (W+)
THE BACKYARD
May 5 at 8 (doors at 6:30): Seal. Call for prices. TX Hwy 71 at RR 620 (512-469-7469 or 888-597-7827). (W+)
BALLET AUSTIN
Cinderella (choreography by Stephen Mills, music by Alexander Glazunov). May 14-16: Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. $17-$61. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-469-7469). (W+)
ONE WORLD THEATRE
May 2 at noon: Viva Cinco de Mayo; $16-$18. May 2 at 5 & 7:30: Strunz & Farah; $29-$70. May 16 at noon: Operation Opera; $16-$18. May 16 at 5 & 7:30: Dianne Reeves; $29-$70. 7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). (W+)
STUBB'S BAR-B-Q
May 1 at 7: Melissa Etheridge; $75-75. May 2 at 7: Al Green; $40.801 Red River (512-389-0315). (W+)
Theater
42ND STREET
A naive girl from Allentown, Pennsylvania, makes it as a Broadway star. May 25-30: 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+)
THE FULL MONTY
The Broadway smash in which six buddies bare all in older to got their lives back on track. Apt 28-May 2. Call for schedule $25-$60. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-477-6060). (W+)
THE OFF CENTER
Stadiumdevildare--a Rude Mechanicals production from playwright Ruth Margraff satirizes the reality television craze of late. Here, four "contestants" battle in a U.S. war-zone for the title of "greatest patriot." Thru May 22: Thur-Sun at 8. Gen adm $15, senior citizens & students $12-2211 Hidalgo (512-476-7833). (W)
ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE
May 27-July 4: Cabaret. Tue-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $33-$40. Thru May 9: It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues--a history of the blues, from Africa to the States and on through the, Delta, Chicago, and Texas. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $33-$40. 1510 Toomey Rd (512-4760-541). (W+)
Museums/Galleries
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART-DOWNTOWN
Thru May 23: Jim Hodges--some 20 works from the past decade in which light is both subject and medium. 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+)
JONES CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
May 15-23: 5 X 7 Art Splurge and Exhibition. Thru May 9: The Sixth Annual Altoids Seriously Strong Collection featuring works by Brad Tucker, Conrad Bakker, Ann Craven, Daniel Zweller, et al. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 11-7; Thur 11-9; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Free. 700 Congress Ave (512-453-5312). (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 while writing the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation, a microphone used during FDR's fire-side chats, a gavel used during Bill Clinton's impeachment trial, and other presidential artifacts. Open daily 9-5. Free. UT campus, 2313 Red River (512-721-0200). (W+)
UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN AND MUSEUM
Some 130 sculptures by artist Charles Umlauf are scattered throughout the garden and indoor gallery. May 16-Aug 1: Modernist: Seven University of Texas Legacies--sculpture, drawing, and painting from Kelly Fearing, Michael Frary, William Lester, Loren Mozley, Everett Spruce, Charles Umlauf, and Ralph White, all faculty members in UT's art department during its first 25 years. 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. 605 Robert E Lee Rd (512-445-5582). (W+)
Sports
AUSTIN WRANGLERS
Inaugural season of the Arena Football League team. May 9: Dallas Desperados. May 16: Orlando Predators. At 2. $8-$150. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-233-7800). (W+)
KINKO'S CLASSIC OF AUSTIN
Many of the Champions Tour's finest tee it up for the $1.6 million purse. May 3-9. Call for schedule. $10-$1,000. Hills Country Club, 26 Club Estates Pkwy (512-732-2666). (W+)
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS
Texas League baseball with the Astros' AA affiliate. May 6-9: Tulsa Drillers. May 10-13: Wichita Wranglers. May 22-25: El Paso Diablos. May 26-29: San Antonio Missions. At 7:05 (except May 9 & 23 at 2:05 and May 12 at 12:05). $5-$9, Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Bird on U.S. Hwy 79, Round Rock (512-255-2255). (W+)
Other Events
DARRELL ROYAL AND MACK BROWN
KLRU's Distinguished Speaker Series presents the former and current UT football coaches. May 18 at 7. $30. UT campus, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, 2313 Red River (512-475-9021 or 512-477-6060). (W+)
JAMES HYNES
The author of Kings of Infinite Space joins moderator and Texas Monthly writer-at-large Mike Shea for the monthly meeting of the Texas Monthly Author Series. May 26 at 7. Free. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar (512-472-5050). (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 (512-235-0074). (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, Bun noon-3:30 (call ahead for groups of 10 or more). 11th & Congress Ave (912-463-0063). (W+) The Capitol Visitors Center (11th & Brazes, 512-305-8400), located in the 1857 General Land Office Bids, 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 5: HOUSTON PERSON
The jazz saxophonist, who has often teamed with the legendary Etta James, joins the Sammons Jazz Ensemble for the annual Artistic Director's Concert. At 7. $25. Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd...
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