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saturday, july 31, 2010 Aziz Ansari at The Paramount. Imagine That. Aziz Ansari is an actor and comedian living in Los Angeles. He currently writes, produces, and stars in the sketch comedy show "Human Giant" on MTV. He has been seen on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend", and also appeared on HBO's "Flight of the Conchords". Tonite at the Paramount Theatre at 7:30 PM. read more monday, august 2, 2010 Melissa Ethridge at Bass Concert Hall Fearless Love, the new album from Melissa Etheridge, arrives two and a half years after her autobiographical The Awakening and six years after her battle with breast cancer. In 2010, that music embodies much of what we’ve come to anticipate from Etheridge-giant, soaring melodies, her bold, expressive voice, plenty of musical, lyrical and emotional drama-and it also embraces a freshness, with the appearance of mandolin and more piano, and guest vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield. Fearless Love offers pounding rockers and whisper-light ballads, and nods to her musical muses are tastefully sprinkled to and fro. read more wednesday, august 4, 2010 Bob Dylan Live at The Backyard Direct Events and C3 presents An Evening with Bob Dyan and His Band. read more thursday, august 5, 2010 1964 - The Tribute 1964 - The Tribute takes its audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. Hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world, 1964 recreates an early 1960's live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter. Rolling Stone has called 1964 "the best Beatles tribute on Earth." If you missed the dancing in the aisles at the Paramount last year, you'll want to get your tickets now...before they're gone. read more friday, august 6, 2010 Joan Baez Folk legend graces the Stubb's outdoor sage starting at 7 PM. read more tuesday, august 10, 2010 Cindi Lauper at The Paramount Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who just wanted to have fun. After more than 20 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 25 million, she has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. read more saturday, august 14, 2010 4th Annual Ice Cream Festival Waterloo Park at 14th and Trinity Street. Admission $5.00 --- 12 and under free with an adult. Do you scream for ice cream? If you do, bring yourself, your friends, your family and even your dog to the 3rd Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival. This yummy event will include lot’s of games, activities, contests and live entertainment as well as what we all scream for…ICE CREAM ! read more august 18-22, 2010 Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing, circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion. Magical Zingmaster Alex and his assistant, Levitytia,lead audience members through an extraordinary world of fantasy that celebrates the uplifting spirit of the circus and also wards off the cynical Mr. Gravity and his team of Heavies who try to bring everyone down.
read more thursday, august 19, 2010 Lynard Skynard Live at The Backyard The legends of Southern Rock take the Backyard stage tonite. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM. read more friday, august 20, 2020 Natalie Merchant at The Paramount Fresh off the release of a new collection of songs, Leave Your Sleep, Natalie Merchant will take the Paramount stage this summer. She describes her new album as "the most elaborate project I have ever completed or even imagined." read more saturday, august 21, 2020 Batfest Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children’s Activities, and Educational Displays. All professional Artists and Craftspeople are invited to participate in Batfest... Approximately 150 Booths will be set up in the Festival Area located on the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. This is an outdoor show. read more august 27-29, 2010 Austin Fall Home & Garden Show Whether you’re building a new home or sprucing up the one you have, the Austin Spring Home & Garden Show will feature the city’s largest showcase of home & garden products & services. There's something for everyone all under one roof.
read more saturday, august 28, 2010 Sheryl Crow at The Backyard An Evening with Sheryl Crow with special guest Colbie Caillat. Doors @ 7pm | Show @ 8pm. General Admission Tickets: $ 50. read more monday, september 6, 2010 The Austin Triathlon Imagine a world class triathlon held in the front yard of one of the most active and outgoing cities in the US. Imagine a large event with the atmosphere and intimacy of a small hometown race. Imagine biking down the most historic street in Texas. Imagine the fun. That is The AVIA Austin Triathlon. The olympic distance course is a 1500 meter swim, 40 Km bike, and a 10 Km run. The sprint course is a 700 meter swim, 27 Km bike, and 5 Km run. Both events will use the same course. The Olympic distance will complete 3 laps on the bike course, and 2 laps on the run course. The sprint distance will complete 2 laps on the bike course, and 1 lap on the run course.
read more september 11-12 2010 6th Annual Texas Metal Arts Festival - Gruene, TX. From red-hot steel to polished gold, you will find a full range of imagination and craftsmanship in the artwork. Artistic metal work including fine jewelry, decorative art pieces, sculpture, fun & funky garden pieces & functional objects will be presented at this art show & sale. More than 30 select Texas artists, including blacksmiths, bronze sculptors, tinsmiths, silversmiths, steel sculptors and goldsmiths will present their creations for your shopping pleasure. Ongoing demonstrations will reveal the wide range of intricate skills, techniques & tricks used by metalworkers to transform raw metal into fine art, jewelry, furniture, folk art & functional everyday objects. Visitors will be able to watch the jewelers cut, form and assemble metal into wearable art, a blacksmith making functional objects with a hot forge, hammer and anvil, & sculptors cutting steel & assembling large works of art for the home or garden. The festival will be held in the heart of Gruene Historic District at New Braunfels, Texas, on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Enjoy free music at Gruene Hall, Texas' oldest dance hall. The E Flat Porch Band featuring Rudy Littrell & Duane Brown will play on the festival grounds both days. read more september 25-26, 2010 Pecan Street Fall Arts Festival Arts and crafts from some 250 artisans. Great food and drink with live music on five stages by local Austin entertainers. read more october 8-10, 2010 Austin City Limits Music Festival The 5th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will showcase the music of Austin as well as other regional and national acts on 6 stages for three days in Zilker Park. read more october 8-10, 2010 23rd Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest A fantastic weekend of wine tasting and music. read more october 23-24, 2010 17th Annual Texas Clay Festival The 16th annual Texas Clay Festival will be held in the Gruene Historical District of New Braunfels on October 25 & 26 2008. Featuring the work of over 60 Texas potters and clay artists, the festival offers the opportunity to view and purchase a wide variety of pottery, from traditional to sculptural by the top clay artist in the state. Take this unique opportunity to watch and learn as demonstrations are held in four tents throughout both days. From forming on the potters wheel to hand-building to raku firing, there is something for everyone. read more october 30-31, 2010 Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic Oompah bands, lederhosen, and abundant Bavarian food and drink. The history, charm, and ambiance of the little town of Gruene, a beautiful bicycle ride along the banks of the sparkling Guadalupe River, antique and classic bicycles, and Gruene Hall - where Texas style boot-scootin’ has polished its wood floors for more than a hundred years. Yep, we’re brewin’ up quite a ride for our 25th Anniversary. Come on down for a great time and lots of GEMUTLICHEIT - good fellowship in the German manner. Fun rides of 15, 30 and 40 miles along the beautiful Guadalupe River. Sunday is individual and team time trials.
read more saturday, november 6, 2010 7th Annual Wurst Ride Riders will be treated to a scenic view of rural Texas at the foot of the Texas Hill Country. Five rest stops between Austin and New Braunfels will provide plenty of refreshments for all participants and a post-ride party in New Braunfels will wrap up the ride. Sausage and beer for everyone (over the age of 21 that is . . .). read more wednesday, november 10, 2010 4th Annual Shake a Leg at the Lake Run 10K, 5K & 1 mile mosey. read more january 14-16, 2010 Austin Spring Home & Garden Show Whether you’re building a new home or sprucing up the one you have, the Austin Spring Home & Garden Show will feature the city’s largest showcase of home & garden products & services. There's something for everyone all under one roof.
read more sunday, january 23, 2011 3M Half Marathon & Relay Run a personal record on one of the fastest courses in sunny Texas this winter.For 15 years running‚ athletes have enjoyed this fast‚ downhill race in Austin‚ Texas. A perennial favorite with Austin runners‚ the 3M Half Marathon & Relay is the capital city’s third largest distance road racing event. Run the half-marathon as an individual or two-person relay team. Children 10 and under can participate in the Kids’ Fun Run. read more sunday, february 13, 2011 AT&T Austin Marathon The 16th largest marathon in the United States and in 2007 saw its participation grow 10% over the previous year’s registration. In addition, its Olympic Development Program assisted 25 US athletes to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials, more than any other event since the 2004 Chicago and New York City Marathons. read more sunday, march 6, 2011 Zilker Park Kite Festival Gigantic kites, homemade kites, crazy kites. Hundreds of them in the air (and a few in the trees). Bring your own, or just hang out and watch the 80th Kite Festival free. read more march 26-27, 2011 Zilker Garden Festival Plants, music, food, vendors and clinics all to help you get ready for spring. read more april 14-17, 2011 Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival One hundred of Texas' best restaurants, 60 wineries and hundreds of fans enjoy this Texas tradition read more april 14-17, 2010 Old Settler's Music Festival Four days of camping and music out by the Salt Lick. Multiple stages of bluegrass, roots and Americana. read more saturday, april 23, 2011 Eeyore's 48th Birthday Party Originally a simple hippie love-in, the event has grown to include many family activities. Games, contests, entertainment and face painting round out the eclectic nature of this fantastic weekend of fun. Pull out your tie-died shirts and bell-bottoms, this event is fun for the whole family. Do not forget to bring your drums. The drum circle starts at the beginning of the party and lasts throughout the entire day, with dancing encouraged. Admission is free. read more saturday, april 30, 2011 Shiner Gasp What a blast. One of the best cycling events in TX. Cyclists will converge on Shiner, TX. from Houston and Austin and meet for an evening of fun and entertainment. Cyclists will depart from Austin and ride 100 miles through small towns and scenic byways on the way to the historic Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas. read more sunday, may 1, 2011 Schlotzsky's Bun Run Austin's longest-running 5K race . read more sunday, may 1, 2011 Cap 2K Swim Swim in Town Lake. This charity event stretches from Red Bud Isle to the Texas Rowing Center. read more saturday, may 21, 2011 Congress Avenue Mile Be part of an Austin tradition, The Mercedes-Benz of Austin Congress Avenue Mile. This course is certified (TX95088ETM) and fast; starting at the Texas State Capital Building in downtown Austin on Congress Avenue, finishing on the Congress Avenue Bridge over Town Lake. It is your opportunity to set a new mile time PR, run for fun, or just come out and enjoy this events positively charged atmosphere. The event will be Chip Timed by Run-Far Timing Services. read more saturday, may 21, 2011 Real Ale Ride One of the Hill Country's best charity bike rides thru the hills of Blanco. Choose your distance 15, 30, 50, 65 or 80 miles. Fully supported w/ rest stops every eight to twelve miles with food and water. read more may 28-29, 2011 Mellow Johnny's Classic Mountain Bike Race The mountain bike race at Lance's place in Dripping Springs is about a week out, and there are still a few entries available. Last year, about 700 racers in all categories rode the custom course in the Hill Country. The race is now an official Pro XCT event, and the pro field is just about full. To learn more or register to race, click here. Spectators are welcome, as there will be food from Hat Creek Burgers and Wahoo's, the Juan Pelota Coffee Wagon, beer, easy parking. plus an expo area with cool merch and activities. And it's all with a beautiful Hill Country view.
read more monday, may 30, 2011 Capital of Texas Triathlon Austin Texas premier triathlon event. Monday, May 25th, 2009. The Capital of Texas triathlon has become an exciting event that happens downtown in the Capital of Austin, Texas. Attracting first timers, relay-ers, age groupers, and Professional triathletes from around the globe. One of the most exciting and spectator friendly races in the country. Race, watch, volunteer, or sponsor today. read moresunday, june 5, 2011 Austin Bat Run 5K In 1980, a team of engineers designing the Congress Avenue bridge unknowingly created crevices that would soon become the home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. In celebration of an Austin original, the Austin Bat Run 5K will convene on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake at the Buford Bell Tower. The Run/Walk will commemorate the 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats that call Austin home. read more june 9 thru june 12, 2011 Kerrville Folk Festival Join 30,000 music fans as the music continues for 18 days with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between weekends are workshops in songwriting and booking and management for touring artists performance and recording. The annual Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition is held on the first weekend and draws 32 of the best of America's emerging songwriters. Award winners are recognized at a special concert on the second weekend. read more saturday, june 25, 2011 Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K
Unofficially known as "the slowest 5K you'll ever run," the 8th Annual Keep Austin Weird 5K presented by H-E-B is an experience you'll never forget. As you waddle, wade, paddle, or slither your way down a course through the heart of downtown Austin, you'll enjoy various fun stops along the way. Don’t forget to wear your weird costume. Each registered runner will receive free entry into the Keep Austin Weird Festival presented by H-E-B where there will be live music and Austin-based food & drink vendors. read more sunday, july 3, 2011 Brew BQ Whoa! Beer, BBQ, Live Music, and Games! Roadway Events and Texas Rockfest are proud to announce the first annual Brew-B-Que. Live Music. Beer Sampling. Bar B Que. Games of Skill...Don't miss the Lumber Jack Show featuring: chainsaw racing, obstacle pole racing, world champion cross-cut sawing, log rolling, spring board chopping, standing block chopping, underhand chopping and more. Bring the rat to Austin's 2nd annual chihuahua races, or compete in the backyard BBQ challenge. Don't forget to shine your pit, give your team a bath, and put on your best aprons for our camera peeps who will be filming a full length documentary on BBQ techniques, teams, and of course beer! But wait! That's not all. Brew B Que is also a beer tasting event. Professional and home brewers will be showcasing their suds and discussing the art of brewing. Beer Game competitions include activities like Washers, Quarters, Darts, Horseshoes, Coaster Flipping, Empty Keg Tossing, Beer Trivia, Beer Belly Competition, Beer Pong and more (Pint Chug cancelled due to regulations). Austin Home Brew will do 2 live brewing demonstrations on stage unveiling the art and chemistry of brewing beers. There will be a Q&A session during and after the demonstrations . read more monday, july 4, 2011 The Austin Symphony Concert, Fireworks, and Family Fun Located on beautiful Auditorium Shores, Riverside Drive at South First Street. Free admission. Everyone welcome. read more
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