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(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
AUG 6: COWBOY JUNKIES
An underground and alternative favorite that makes the occasional cameo on the mainstream scene (i.e. an appearance on Saturday Night Live in 2989), the Cowboy Junkies are currently making the rounds on a tour depressingly titled the Long Journey Home for One Soul Now, their 2004 release. Doors at 7. $28 (adv $25). Stubb's, 801 Red River (512-389-0315). (W+)
AUG 18: HILARY DUFF
The tween queen and Texas native has done the small screen as the lead in the Disney channel's uber-successful Lizzie McGuire. She's done the silver screen with roles in Agent Cody Banks and 2004's A Cinderella Story. And now she's doing the music thing. On tour for her aptly titled album Metamorphosis, Duff will be joined by special guest and older sister Haylie Duff (ah, nepotism at its finest). At 7. $39.50 & $45.50. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-477-6060 or 512-471-7744). (W+)
THE BACKYARD
Aug 7 at 7:30: John Fogerty. Aug 13 at 7: Robert Earl Keen with Slaid Cleaves and the Greencards. Aug 25 at 8: Seal with Van Hunt. Call for prices. TX Hwy 71 at RR 620 (512-469-7459 of 888-597-7827). (W+)
EMO'S
Aug 4: Noise Ratchet. Aug 7: The Court & Spark and Willy Mason. Aug 10: Make Believe and Sex. Aug 11: Daughters, Dillinger Escape Plan, Planes Mistaken For Stars, and Read Yellow. Aug 13: Stiff Little Fingers, the God Awfuls, and Throw Rag. Aug 31: Animal Collective, Black Dice, Finch, and Recover. Call for times & prices. 603 Red River (512-477-3667). (W+)
ONE WORLD THEATRE
Aug 1 at 5: Stars of Maximum Dance; $40-$70. Aug 4 at 7 & 9:30: Tower of Power; $55-$70. Aug 27 at 7 & 9:30: Stanley Jordan; $35-$50. Aug 29 at 5: Jose Feghali & Petronel Malan; $55-$70. 7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). (W+)
Theater
ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE
Aug 5-Sept 12 (at Kleberg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside Dr): House Arrest: A Search for the American Character in and Around the White House Past and Present--a satire by Anna Deavere Smith about life in that great big fishbowl on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $25-$35. Aug 6-29: Always ... Patsy Cline. Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $28-$30. 1510 Toomey Rd (512-476-0541). (W+)
ZILKER HILLSIDE THEATRE
The Secret Garden--a young girl helps restore a long-neglected garden. Thru Aug 7: Thur-Sun at 8. Free. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd (512-479-9491). (W+)
Museums/Galleries
ARTHOUSE AT THE JONES CENTER
Thru Aug 22: New American Talent--work in various media by emerging artists on the national scene. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 11-7; Thur 11-9; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Free. 700 Congress Ave (512-453-5312). (W+)
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; also Lance Letscher: Books and Parts of Books, 1996-2004--collages of literary pieces from the Austin artist. 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--an exploration of 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+)
GALLERY LOMBARDI
Aug 12-28: Just Been Fired--ceramics from Austin artists, including Sharon Smith, Edmund Martinez, and Alejandra Almuelle. Open Tue-Fri noon-6, Sat noon-6 Free. 910 W. 3rd (512-481-1088). (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 Cambiaso. Aug 20-May 22: Twister: Moving Through Color, 1965-75--works from the Blanton's American and Latin American collections; also The Blanton Builds: A Look at Your New Museum: The Next Big Thing--architectural plans, computer renderings, and a timeline of the project; also 500 Years of Prints and Drawings--the final installment includes The Portable Museum: Renaissance Prints After Ancient Roman Sculpture; Titianus Invenit: Reproductive Prints After Titian; Gericault: First Master Lithographer; and William Kentridge, Thinking in Water. Open Mon-Wed & Fri 9-5, Thur 9-9 Sat & Sun 1-5 (call for new hours starting Aug 20). Free. UT campus, UT Art Bldg, 23rd & San Jacinto (512-471-7324). (W+)
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM
Thru Aug 29. Mexican Legends Calendar: Leyendas de los Cromos Mexicanos--illustrated calendars from the thirties through the seventies 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
BAREFOOT WATER SKI NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Athletes ranging from 9-year-olds to 75-year-olds get footloose at this event, competing for national titles in wake slalom, tricks, and jumping divisions. Aug 11-14 from 7:30 to 6. Call for prices. Aquaplex Ski Lake, approximately 6 miles east of 1-35. Take the FM 1327 exit; go east then turn right on FM 1625. Go 3/4 mile until the road veers to the left; go for 1 mile. (863-324-4341). (W+)
ROUND ROCK EXPRESS
Texas League baseball with the Astros' AA affiliate. Aug 5-8: San Antonio Missions. Aug 9-14: El Paso Diablos. Aug 25-28: Tulsa Drillers. Aug 29-Sept 1: Wichita Wranglers. At 7:05. $5-$10. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Bird on U.S. Hwy 79, Round Rock (512-255-2255). (W+)
Other Events
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 great comedies, 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 Annie Hall (Aug 11 & 15), Das Boot (Aug 18), The Poseidon Adventure (Aug 20 & 21), and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Aug 27). Call for schedule & prices. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-472-5470). (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 Wed from 11 to 2 & 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 & Brazes, 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+)
CONGRESS AVE BRIDGE BAT COLONY
Beneath this heavily trafficked span, the largest urban bat colony in North America makes its home from March through November. Evenings from late July through early September are ideal for witnessing...
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