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Apr 7-Sep 29 98.1 KVET's FREE Texas Music Series

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hill's Cafe - 4700 S. Congress Avenue


www.texasmusicseries.com

Another Texas Spring is upon us, which means that it is time for another 98.1 KVETs Texas Music Series.

Every Wednesday night, Texas Countrys biggest stars will be performing at Hills Caf in South Austin. All shows are open to the public and absolutely free. On April 7th, the event will be kicked off by Roger Creager and Ryan Beaver, two big names in Texas music. Throughout the 26 week series, artists such as Walt Wilkins, Corry Morrow, Wade Bowen, and Reckless Kelly will be performing their hits and spreading their love for Texas. All shows will broadcast live on 98.1 KVET FM from 8 to 9 p.m. This is the 8th year of the Texas Music Series, created to showcase the best of Texas Country and to provide great seasonal entertainment for Austins country fans. For more information about the line-up or to hear past performances, check out TexasMusicSeries.com.

Feb 6-Oct 2 Wells Fargo First Saturdays

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
contactus@thestoryoftexas.com
(512) 936-4649
www.thestoryoftexas.com/the_museum/public_events.html

The Museum offers free admission to the exhibits from 2 - 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month with Wells Fargo First Saturdays. Visitors can also take advantage of the monthly thematic TEXplorations Family Story Time from 2 - 4 p.m. on First Saturdays.

As the state history museum for all Texans, the Museum believes that this effort is very important because of its unique capability to present historic treasures from around the state and its wealth of educational resources. These benefits have the capacity to make history come alive for individuals and increase their chances of academic success.

Feb 8-Feb 11 Austin Mobility Forums: Setting Transportation Priorities

transportation@ci.austin.tx.us.
(512) 477-1018
www.ci.austin.tx.us/transportation/

The City of Austin is developing a Strategic Mobility Plan to provide the most efficient, cost-effective and sustainable roadway, bikeway, walkway, and transit systems for our community and the surrounding region. This planning process will allow Austin to articulate its local and regional transportation needs. The plan will provide direct input into CAMPO's 2035 Plan and to the Austin Comprehensive Plan Update. The plan will inform potential future mobility bond referendums.

You can help shape Austin's future by attending upcoming Austin Mobility Forums and sharing your thoughts on how we can improve Austin's transportation system.

For more information about the forums, please contact Lindsey Reed by phone at (512) 477-1018 or email us at transportation@ci.austin.tx.us.

Monday, Feb. 8 from 6-8 p.m.
Reagan High School
7104 Berkman Dr.
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 414-2523

Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 8-10 a.m.
Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-6222

Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 6-8 p.m.
Bowie High School
4103 West Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247

Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m.
One Texas Center
505 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 476-2315

Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m.
Murchison Middle School
3700 North Hills Dr.
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254

Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6-8 p.m.
Widen Elementary School
5605 Nuckols Crossing Road
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-2556

Feb 22-Jan 30 The People's Gallery Exhibition

Austin City Hall - 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas 78701
Jean Graham (512) 974-9313

www.ci.austin.tx.us/cityhall/gallery.htm

Austin City Hall showcases the talents of local artists with an extensive annual art exhibition in the atrium and open areas of the first three floors. The Peoples Gallery is designed to encourage public dialogue, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts.

Approximately 150 contemporary artworks are on display, including paintings, photographs, sculptures and other mediums.

You may view the exhibit for free any time the building is open. Pick up the Peoples Gallery brochure in the atrium or second floor lobby for a self-guided tour and information about each artwork.

Jul 1 Foleyvision: Flash Gordon with Intergalactic Nemesis

7:00 PM

Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, 320 E 6th St 
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-1320
(512) 476-1320
www.originalalamo.com

Foleyvision is taking Flash Gordons Trip to Mars (1938) and adding live voice actors, live sound effects, and live music to create a one-of-a-kind show, as a part of the Foleyvision: Live Efx, Dialogue and Music! Signature Series.Flash Gordons Trip to Mars is about three friends, Flash, Dale, and Zarkov saving planet Earth from the evil Emperor Ming of planet Mongo. Ming has a deadly weapon on Mars that is stealing nitron from the Earths atmosphere. Flash, Dale, and Zarkov must find a way to destroy Mings deadly ray. In celebration of The Intergalactic Nemesis: Live Action Graphic Novel tickets going on sale July 1st at the Long Center, a 10-minute performance of The Intergalactic Nemesis: Episode Five will take place before the Foleyvision: Flash Gordons Trip to Mars. Tickets are $11.

Jul 1 Perspectives: Manuel Alvarez Bravo

12:30 PM

The Blanton Museum of Art: MLK at Congress Ave.

512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org

Ursula Davila-Villa, associate curator of Latin American art, on Manuel Alvarez Bravo and His Contemporaries: Photographs from the Collections of the Harry Ransom Center and the Blanton Museum of Art.

Jul 1 Story TIme Tour

10:30 AM

The Blanton Museum of Art: MLK at Congress Ave.

512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org

Drop in with your young art enthusiasts and discover the basics of art and the magic of children's literature by examining well-loved stories in relationship to artwork from the Blanton's collection. No reservation required! Every Thursday, June through July from 10:30-11:30AM.

Jul 3 Austin Film Festival's Made in Texas FIlm Series: Spy Kids

3:00 PM

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin

(512) 478-4795
www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/spy_kids

Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum1800 Congress Avenue, Austin

Admission is FREE!

Some of the worlds most important spies are disappearing and Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez are worried. Having sacrificed the world of espionage for wedded bliss they now find themselves in search of a demented childrens show host who has captured their former colleagues and is transforming them into creatures for his program. But when they go missing, the mission is turned over to the only two people who have any chance at saving the daytheir children.

Shot almost entirely in Austin, SPY KIDS is local Austin filmmaker Robert Rodriguez first foray into family films and a film which has spawned two sequels to date with a third on the way.

In partnership with The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and sponsored by the Texas Film Commission, Austin Film Festival's MADE IN TEXAS FAMILY FILM SERIES is a program of three family-friendly movies filmed in Texas. This series will be presented on the Museum's Wells Fargo First Saturdays.

Jul 4-Jul 5 soberRide - July 4th Weekend - FREE Cab Ride's Home

11:00 PM - 3:00 AM

512-657-2999
www.austinsoberride.com

This Fourth of July, Americans will toast the countrys independence with friends, family and fireworks. Before these celebrations get underway, soberRide reminds adults to show their patriotism by designating a driver to keep everyone safe. soberRide will operate during the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 4th, 2010 as a way to keep Central Texas safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally high-risk period. soberRide suggests to always plan ahead and have a designated driver in place before going out. If you find yourself needing a ride home you may call soberRide at 512-657-2999 and receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30 fare). Participants must be 21 or older.

Jul 6 Trivial Pursuit Night at Jo's

6:30 PM

242 W. 2nd St


www.joscoffee.com/downtown/josdowntown.htm

On the First Tuesday of every month Jo's Downtown hosts a Trivial Pursuit night, this week hosted by James Patrick Robinson of the New Movement Improv Group. Answer Baby Boomer, Eighties, Nineties, Beatles, SNL, Adult, Pop Culture, and General Knowledge questions for a chance to win a nights stay at the beautiful Hotel Saint Cecilia. It's free to enter and runs from 6:30 to 9:00. Participants are encouraged to bring as many friends as they can find for their team.