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Austin Saturday, April 19 Events
Grisha! - flamenco and classical guitarist
Grisha is a flamenco and classical guitarist from Russia. He will be performing
at the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church on Saturday, At 8pm. Location:
Northwest Hills United Methodist Church.
Austin Reggae Festival
The message of peace, tolerance, and non-violent change is coupled with world
music, arts & crafts and ethnic food at this annual festival benefitting the
Capital Area Food Bank. Location: Auditorium Shores. Call 512-791-0222 for more
info. Event ID:4/20
Bizet's CARMEN
Immerse yourself in the treacherous world of opera's most beloved bad girl.
Mistaking Carmen's flirtation for true love, the young soldier Don Jose forsakes
everything - his adoring girlfriend Miceala and his career. Location: The Long
Center. Call 512-472-5927 for more info. Event ID:4/26
Old Settler’s Music Festival
A nationally known family music festival held in the heart of the hill country
features over two dozen of the best in Americana music as well as arts & crafts
and talent competitions. Musical acts featured this year include Joan Osborne,
Ruthie Foster and New Monsoon. Location: Salt Lick Pavilion, Driftwood, TX. Call
512-346-0999 for more info. Event ID:4/20
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival
The Cine Las Americas International Film Festival showcases contemporary films
from North, Central, South America the Caribbean and Spain. Call 512-535-0765
for locations and more info. Event ID:4/24
On the Town
This delightful 1944 musical tells the tale of three sailors on 24-hour shore
leave in Manhattan. Join Gabey, Chip and Ozzie as they set out to see the sights
and find romance in the big city. Location: Mary Moody Northern Theatre, St.
Edward’s University. Location: Four Seasons, Driskill Hotel and other locations.
Event ID:4/20
Baby Bloomers
Discover the exhibits and play in a relaxed atmosphere with other families with
small children when the Museum is open exclusively for this age group. Location:
Austin Children's Museum. Call 512-472-2499 for more info. Event ID: 5/5
The People's Gallery at City Hall
The 2008 exhibition of the People's Gallery at City Hall features over 100
artworks on loan from Austin artists, galleries and museums. Location: City
Hall, 301 W. Second Street. Call 512-974-9313 for more info. Event ID:1/30/09
On the Road with the Beats
This exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the cities, landscapes, and
communities that fostered and shaped the most important works of the Beat
Generation, from the early 1940s to the mid-1960s. Location: Harry Ransom
Center. Call 512-471-8944 for more info. Event ID:8/3
Play It By Ear
Come explore the art and science of tinkering with sound in our new feature
exhibit. Bring to life artworks created by sound artists. Make your own sound
art. Experiment with echoes. Change your voice to sound like a robot. This
exhibit takes a creative, playful approach to learning all about sound
production and reception. Location: Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St.
Time: T-Sat, 10am-5pm; W, 5pm-8pm $1 donation; Sun, noon-5pm; 4pm-5pm free..
Event ID:9/14
Bat Watching
The 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats that live beneath the Congress Avenue
Bridge take flight in a mass exodus each night at dusk. Located at Congress Ave.
& Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78704.