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March 2004 arts & entertainment listings. Last month.
Austin
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AUSTIN SYMPHONYThe Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr (512-476-6064) |
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Mar 5 & 6 at 8: Mozart: Symphony No 34 in C Major. Korngold: Concerto in D Major for Violin. Shostakovich: Symphony No 1 in F Minor. Judith Ingolfsson, violin. Peter Bay, conductor. $19-$35. Mar 19 & 20 at 8: Grantham: Southern Harmony. Ravel: Concerto for the Left Hand in D Major. Gershwin: Second Rhapsody. Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite. Norman Krieger, piano. Peter Bay, conductor. $19-$35. |
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MAR 12-14: BALLET AUSTINUT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-469-7469) |
Music/Dance |
Hamlet (choreography by Stephen Mills, music by Philip Glass). Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2. $17-$61. |
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MAR 26-29: AUSTIN LYRIC OPERAUT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-472-5992 or 800-316-7372) |
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Wagner: The Flying Dutchman—a cursed sea captain is doomed to sail the stormy seas for all of eternity, unless he can find the love of a good woman. Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 3, Mon at 7. $15-$104. |
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MAR 26: LEO KOTTKEParamount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-469-7469) |
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The finger-pickin' extraordinaire. With Tom Rush. At 8. $25-$30. |
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MAR 27: JERRY JEFF WALKERParamount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-469-7469) |
Music/Dance |
A birthday celebration for the country singer-songwriter. At 8. $18.50-$39. |
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ONE WORLD THEATRE7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753) |
Music/Dance |
Mar 4 at 7 & 9:30: Keb' Mo'; $39-$80. Mar 5 at 7 & 9:30: Hal Ketchum; $29-$70. Mar 6 at 6: Michael McDonald (the annual benefit concert); $500. Mar 7 at 4:30 & 7: Spyro Gyra; $29-$70. Mar 14 at 4:30: ODC/San Francisco Dance Company; $39-$70. Mar 28 at 4:30 & 7: Keiko Matsui; $29-$70. |
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THE BACKYARD13101 W. TX Hwy 71 at RR 620 (512-263-4146) |
Music/Dance |
Mar 10 (doors at 5:30, show at 7): Barenaked Ladies; $32.50 & $40. Mar 19 & 20 (doors at 5:30, show at 7): Willie Nelson and Family; $25 (res $30). |
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UT PERFORMING ARTS CENTERUT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-477-6060 or 800-687-6010) |
Music/Dance |
At Hogg Aud, 24th & Whitis: Mar 2 at 8: Gypsy Spirit; $20-$42. At McCullough Theatre, 2400 Robert Dedman Dr: Mar 5 at 8 & Mar 7 at 7: UT Opera Presents: The American Premiere of La Tentación de San Antonio; $16. At Bates Recital Hall, 25th & Robert Dedman Dr: Mar 27 at 8: Guarneri String Quartet; $35. At Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr: Mar 31 at 8: Julio Bocca and Ballet Argentino; $20-$45. |
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PARAMOUNT THEATRE713 Congress Ave (512-472-5470) |
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Mar 2-7: Defending the Caveman—Rob Becker's one-Neanderthal (er, -man) show about the differences between men and women. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7:30. $18.50-$48.25. Mar 30-Apr 4: The Foreigner—another uproarious farce from Joe Sears and Jaston Williams. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7:30. $18.50-$48.25. |
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ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE1510 Toomey Rd (512-476-0541) |
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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. Mar 25-May 9: Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $33-$40. |
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ARTHOUSE AT THE JONES CENTER700 Congress Ave (512-453-5312) |
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This modish downtown gallery is run by the organization formerly known as the Texas Fine Arts Association. Thru Mar 7: Going West—an examination of the iconography from the West's mythology. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 11-7; Thur 11-9; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Free. |
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BOB BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM1800 N. Congress Ave (512-936-8746) |
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This museum, which is named for the former Texas lieutenant governor, houses three floors of exhibits that trace the history of Texas. Feb 28-Aug 22: Texas Flags 1836-1945—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. |
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HARRY RANSOM HUMANITIES RESEARCH CENTERUT campus, 21st & Guadalupe (512-471-8944) |
Museums/Galleries |
Items in the center's collection range from a Gutenberg Bible to the world's first photograph (taken in 1826). The center also houses some 37 million literary manuscripts including those by James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, and Tennessee Williams. Thru Mar 7: Make It New: The Rise of Modernism—artifacts that represent the modernist movement of the first half of the twentieth century. Thru Mar 11 (at the Alamo Drafthouse, 409 Colorado): Unseen Cinema: Early American Avant Garde Film 1893-1941—a series of screenings of restored pre-World War II 35 mm and 16 mm films. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 10-5; Thur 10-7; Sat & Sun noon-5. Free. |
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AUSTIN WRANGLERSFrank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-339-3939) |
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Inaugural season of the Arena Football League team. Mar 7: Carolina Cobras. Mar 14: Indiana Firebirds. Mar 28: Philadelphia Soul. At 2. $8-$150. |
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CLYDE LITTLEFIELD TEXAS RELAYSMike A Myers Stadium, UT campus, Clyde Littlefield Dr & Red River (800-687-8379) |
Sports |
The Texas Relays features top high school, college, and professional athletes from Texas, the U.S., and the world. Mar 31-Apr 3. Call for schedule & prices. |
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HEART OF TEXAS REGATTAeast of the Four Seasons, directly on Town Lake in downtown Austin (512-472-0726) |
Sports |
The Austin Rowing Club brings in more than 1,000 competitors, including participants from top college programs. Mar 13 & 14: Sat 8-4, Sun 8-2. Free. |
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NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPFrank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-471-3333 or 800-982-2386) |
Sports |
The road to the Final Four goes through the Capitol City, as UT is one of 16 schools hosting first- and second-round action. Mar 21 & 23. Call for schedule. $25. |
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STATESMAN CAPITOL 10,000Race begins at Barton Springs Rd & S. Congress Ave (512-445-3598) |
Sports |
Texas's largest race and one of the nation's top 10K's. Mar 28. Wheelchairs begin at 8:30 a.m., runners begin at 8:45, fun run-walk begins at 9. Call for registration information. |
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SOUTH BY SOUTHWESTAustin Convention Center, 505 E. Cesar Chavez, and various locations (512-467-7979) |
Other Events |
Filmmakers, musicians, and multimedia artists from around the world converge in Austin to showcase their talent. The flamboyant Little Richard is the music conference's keynote speaker. Mar 12-16: Interactive Festival. Mar 12-20: Film Conference and Festival. Mar 17-21: Music Conference and Festival. Passes available for each festival or for entire conference. Call for schedule & prices. |
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STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEOTravis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker (512-919-3000) |
Other Events |
PRCA rodeos, a livestock show, a barbecue cookoff, and other activities. Mar 13-27. Rodeos and concerts $16-$20. Fairgrounds $3, children 12 & under free. Parking $5. |
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STEPHANIE ELIZONDO GRIESTBookPeople, 603 N. Lamar (512-472-5050) |
Other Events |
The author of Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana joins moderator and Texas Monthly writer-at-large Mike Shea for the monthly meeting of the Texas Monthly Author Series. Mar 31 at 7. Free. |
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TEXAS FILM HALL OF FAME AWARDSAustin Studios, 1901 E. 51st (512-322-0145) |
Other Events |
This year's inductees: Judith Ivey, Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitaker, and writer Bud Shrake. Robert Duvall will take home the Honorary Texan Award, while Ali MacGraw will accept the Frontier Award on behalf of the cast of The Getaway. Former governor Ann Richards will emcee this Austin Film Society benefit. Mar 12 at 5:30. $5,000 (per table). |
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TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONVarious locations (512-288-5506) |
Other Events |
Celebration of Texas Independence Day, Inc, wants you to do just that. The non-profit is hosting the following events: Mar 2 at 8:30 a.m.: Memorial Ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery (909 Navasota) to honor Texas Revolution veterans. Mar 2 at 11:30: Parade begins at 1st & Congress. Mar 2 at 11:30: Capitol celebrations hosted by Senator Gonzalo Barrientos and Representative Terry Keel. Mar 5 (registration at 11): Jay L Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament at Circle C Golf Club (7401 TX Hwy 45). Mar 6 (all day): Lone Star State BBQ cookoff at the Stone Mountain Event Center (3023 Hwy 290W). Call for prices. |
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ZILKER PARK KITE FESTIVALZilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs (512-448-5483) |
Other Events |
One of the nation's oldest such events draws thousands of professional and amateur kite-flyers. Mar 7: registration at 11, activities begin at 1. Free. |
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THE CAPITOL11th & Congress Ave (512-463-0063) |
Points of Interest |
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). |
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THE CAPITOL VISITORS CENTER11th & Brazos. Parking at 12th & San Jacinto (first 2 hours free) (512-305-8400) |
Points of Interest |
The Center, 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). |
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