Move Your Tale's Summer Story Building Camp features a one-week, half-day camp designed for children between the ages of 4 and 8. In addition to the yoga, creative drama and dance instruction provided in our weekly classes, we have added a theatrical design segment and a daily snack making activity in support of each day's themes. Five instructors will oversee a group of up to 18 students divided into smaller groups based on age and ability.

South Austin Spiritual Book Group features a discussion of a different spiritually-oriented book every fourth Thursday of the month except December.

Workshop for Creatives: Fundamentals of Fundraising to learn tools for examining resources in order to determine the best way to begin, fundamentals for achieving fundraising objectives, and various approaches to fundraising. These include: web based, individual donor based, "piggy backing," marketing, entrepreneurial, and the "old tried and true ones."

VSA Arts of Texas' Shopping Benefit and Music Performance features live music performed by Oliver Rajamani, a renowned world music artist and Freddy Carnes, actor, singer & songwriter. Enjoy shopping for colorful home decor accents, jewelry, musical-instruments, accessories, and other unique gift items.

2nd Street District’s Blowout Summer Sale features savings on clothes, jewelry, accessories, home furnishings and more. The sale preview is this Thursday with food, drinks, giveaways and fun.

Just $10 buys a VIP pass for shopping privileges during the preview, as well as a shopping survival kit. Profits from VIP passes benefit Ballet Austin. All sales continues through Sunday.

With 225,000 square feet of well-integrated retail, restaurants and entertainment, 2ND Street District is the most significant retail development in downtown Austin.

Austin Skiers' Happy Hour to mingle, socialize, and have fun with old and new friends. Enjoy appetizer and drink specials.

Volunteers run the Club, plan the trips, and spend significant time to bring you the best ski/winter trips your money can buy. We’ve skied on five continents, at dozens of the world’s most famous and fabulous resorts—and more cheaply than normal!

Argentine Tango Class for the beginner on Thursdays. No partner or experience needed. Bring shoes that slide well.

Esquina Tango Cultural Society of Austin is a non-profit civic association striving to build a vibrant and diverse community in East Austin and beyond through culture, health, and dance, with an emphasis on Latino heritage, recreational tango and other Argentine traditions, fostering personal wellness, and promoting understanding of Latino culture.

Summer Movie Series: The Notebook at dusk. Bring a blanket and your sweetie for a perfect date-night activity. Enjoy giveaways from Austin Parks Foundation, raffles and prizes galore, vendors- Amy's Ice Cream and The Hot Dog King of Austin.

Come early to grab a seat, and play the latest games on the Nintendo DS for free! Dogs, picnics, and lawn chairs are welcome. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park.

# Thursday, August 7- Sweet Home Alabama (PG13)
# Saturday, August 9- The Devil Wears Prada (PG13)
# Sunday, August 17- How to lose a Guy in 10 Days (PG13)

San Marcos Summer in the Park Concert Series features free live music and refreshments may be purchased to benefit the Greater San Marcos Youth Council.

Band Line-Up:
June 5- Texas State University Band
June 12- Wild Basin Winds
June 19- Heart of Texas Chorus
June 26- Dimensions in Blue
July 3- Hill Country Community Band
July 10- Terri Hendrix Band
July 17- Zydeco Band
July 24- Salsa del Rio
July 31- The Patio Boys
August 7- Mariachi Nueva Generacion
August 14- Two Tons of Steel

SKATE! Show by Forklift Danceworks that celebrates all that there is to love about the roller skating life. Inspired by the skaters who frequent Playland's weekly adult night, SKATE! will showcase all of the elements one might observe on a night at the rink- from ladies' choice to all-skate, men's speed skate to couple's backwards skate. The cast includes teens through adults (oldest skater is 71!) and includes local jam skaters, competitive figure skaters, and even a few rollergirls.

Theater- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW features a popular Shakespearean comedy that is peppered with fast-paced dialogue and chock full of physical humor. But through the laughs, it forces us to confront the uneasy compromises that marriage requires and society can demand of us. For a broad, knockabout farce, it is a surprisingly profound look at why and how we love and what we’ll sacrifice for it. It's intriguing because of the contemporary issues it broaches in areas of feminism, equality, domestic security, and of course, the timeless observations about the nature of love.

ZACH Theatre's THE CLEAN HOUSE features this 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner in a quirky and moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Delicious language, seriously funny, and twists you won’t see coming make this a play that will hit you where you live.

50th Annual Zilker Summer Musical- Beauty and the Beast. Disney's lavish stage musical about a strong-willed yet kind-hearted and misunderstood young woman, Belle, who breaks the spell that turned a handsome prince into a monstrous beast.

Concessions will be available, or patrons may bring refreshments. Audience members may begin placing blankets and low-backed beach chairs as early as 6 p.m. nightly. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays, June 28-August 9 at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

6th Annual Texas LEAD Conference - “Positioning yourself for SUCCESS in Uncertain Times” to network with leaders of both the Hispanic and African-American Businesses. Learn from this Leadership, Education and Diversity program with workshops, panels, speakers, lunch and a career fair.

Hosted by National Society of Hispanic MBAs & National Black MBA Association

Heart Link Networking Meeting for Women features light breakfast, conversation, and networking. Come to talk about your business, your favorite volunteer or philanthropic organization. Enjoy the company of other women and plan on being inspired!

We are a non-membership group, meaning you can come when it works for you and you simply pay as you go. This also means that each month there will be an interesting mix of people who have attended before and those who have not. Be one of those people who "come linked" (with a new-to-the-network friend) and it's $30 for the two of you!

Move Your Tale's Summer Story Building Camp features a one-week, half-day camp designed for children between the ages of 4 and 8. In addition to the yoga, creative drama and dance instruction provided in our weekly classes, we have added a theatrical design segment and a daily snack making activity in support of each day's themes. Five instructors will oversee a group of up to 18 students divided into smaller groups based on age and ability.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

Wisdom at Work Luncheon: Contemplative Leadership features Patricia Speier, who speaks on Learning to See with Egoless Clarity! Contemplative actually means seeing clearly through all the assumptions, judgments, and opinions that regularly cloud our vision. Contemplative leaders are lucid, attentive, vulnerable and disciplined. In this presentation we will look at how these characteristics can help leaders live more congruent lives, close the gap between information and wisdom, and begin to see with ³egoless clarity.²

Luncheon Speaker- Ever wonder if you are in the right career? Guided by Entrepreneurs-Teachers from The Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship, find your next step to doing what you love and living out your calling.

The Life of Meaning Lunch Series is a four month adaptation for the public of one of our most transformational MBA courses. The program offers the best insights from wisdom literature, neuroscience, and successful business leaders to propel you on a journey of self-discovery.

East End Fourth Fridays features a block party with monthly jazz and blues productions bringing the East Side of Austin together up and down East 11th Street at Kenny Dorham's Backyard, East End Craft Gallery, Primizie Osteria, Ms. B's, the historic Victory Grill, Baysea's, and the Longbranch Inn. Enjoy art vendors, food, drinks, and a kids area.

DiverseArts is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the multicultural arts scene in Austin. Our strongest programming efforts are directed to the traditional music and culture of African Americans.

Austin Skiers' Final Friday Happy Hour of each month at a different locale to indulge in a variety of featured menus and food specials.

Volunteers run the Club, plan the trips, and spend significant time to bring you the best ski/winter trips your money can buy. We’ve skied on five continents, at dozens of the world’s most famous and fabulous resorts—and more cheaply than normal!

2nd Street District’s Blowout Summer Sale features savings on clothes, jewelry, accessories, home furnishings and more. The sale preview is this Thursday with food, drinks, giveaways and fun.

Just $10 buys a VIP pass for shopping privileges during the preview, as well as a shopping survival kit. Profits from VIP passes benefit Ballet Austin. All sales continues through Sunday.

With 225,000 square feet of well-integrated retail, restaurants and entertainment, 2ND Street District is the most significant retail development in downtown Austin.

5th Annual Music Under the Star Concert Series for three fabulous, family-friendly Fridays in July and one unforgettable night in August. July 11- Atash. July 18 – Ray Wylie Hubbard, July 25 – El Tule, August 1 – Austin Nights Brass Band.

Set out your camp chairs and blankets (but please no coolers or outside refreshments). The Story of Texas Cafe will be open with a limited menu, and a cash bar will be available on the Plaza. You can even explore the inside exhibits - and the special exhibit Dallas: Power & Passion on Primetime TV, also for free!

Alamosa Wine Cellars' Picnic Concert features live music on the veranda. Bring a picnic or purchase a cheese and fruit plate from the winery, as you listen to music and watch the sunset. No outside alcohol. Wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Call ahead to reserve a cheese plate.

We are open every weekend for tasting and wine sales in San Saba. You’ll find a wonderful selection of gifts, wine accessories, gourmet food products and interesting finds from around the world and the Texas Hill Country.

Art Reception- Katrina Zarate Paintings features ethereal paintings, and Ellen Bartel Butoh dances from 8-9pm.

Salsa Class for intermediate Latin partner dancing, including merengue and salsa. For anyone wanting to learn this fun partner dance, no matter how young or old you are! Families are encouraged. Couples & singles are welcome too! No experience or partner necessary.

Wear clothes that you can move and sweat in. Bring your dancing shoes; any shoe that does not grip to the floor but stays on your feet.

ZACH Theatre’s SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL features a FUNtastical, magical extravaganza based on the books of Dr. Seuss and live on stage this summer! This heart-warming musical showcases classics such as Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg, Gertrude McFuzz, Green Eggs and Ham and of course, The Cat in the Hat!

This joyful gumbo of musical styles ranges from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! Austin's most talented youth and adult performers perform in a full-scale production guaranteed to delight your kids, your grandkids, and make you feel like a kid all over again.

12th Annual Austin Chamber Music Festival: Brazilian Guitar Quartet features J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 4, Isaac Albeniz: Iberia Suite, and Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1. Co-Produced with Austin Classical Guitar Society.

"seductive beauty...virtuosic gusto." - Washington Post
"attentive, authoritative and irresistibly musical" - Houston Chronicle

Theater- Oklahoma! the Musical features the timeless classic that showcases the story of young Laurey Williams, as she explores the many sides of love with a dashing cowboy. Presented by Summer Stock Austin, in association with St. Edward's University and Zilker Theatre Productions.

Improv Comedy Weekend features the Austin Improv Collective that offers an unprecedented SEVEN SHOWS every weekend. See the best established and emerging improv talent from Austin and beyond, offering a wide variety of experiences.

FRI 8:00pm FRIDAY IMPROV THREEFER, 10:00pm AUSTIN STYLE IMPROV, 11:30pm AUSTIN CAGEMATCH
SAT, 8:00pm MAINSTAGE IMPROV, 10:00pm MAESTRO IMPROV,

ZACH Theatre's THE CLEAN HOUSE features this 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner in a quirky and moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Delicious language, seriously funny, and twists you won’t see coming make this a play that will hit you where you live.

Theater- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW features a popular Shakespearean comedy that is peppered with fast-paced dialogue and chock full of physical humor. But through the laughs, it forces us to confront the uneasy compromises that marriage requires and society can demand of us. For a broad, knockabout farce, it is a surprisingly profound look at why and how we love and what we’ll sacrifice for it. It's intriguing because of the contemporary issues it broaches in areas of feminism, equality, domestic security, and of course, the timeless observations about the nature of love.

American Repertory Ensemble presents "Passion at Play" Weekend features principal dancers from the San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet, and Twyla Tharp's "Movin’ Out." Including a selection of vibrant, playful and beautiful works, "Passion at Play" features choreography by ARE Artistic Director David Justin, David Bintley, and Helgi Tomasson set to the music of Debussy, Shostakovich, Enrique Granados, and Michael Torke.

50th Annual Zilker Summer Musical- Beauty and the Beast. Disney's lavish stage musical about a strong-willed yet kind-hearted and misunderstood young woman, Belle, who breaks the spell that turned a handsome prince into a monstrous beast.

Concessions will be available, or patrons may bring refreshments. Audience members may begin placing blankets and low-backed beach chairs as early as 6 p.m. nightly. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays, June 28-August 9 at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Comedy- Lovey and Lovey on Fridays in July features ColdTowne’s Michael Jastroch and Tami Nelson who perform their award winning (Best of Fest 2005 Austin Sketch Festival and 2008 Frontera Fringe Fest) sketch comedy revue, along with Luna Tart, Ramirez and Gilstrap, McNichol and May.

Punchline Open Mic Comedy on every Friday features 10 comics who get 4 minutes each, followed by the Punchline Headliner. Many of Austin's best comics call Punchline their favorite open-mic in the city.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

Improv Comedy Weekend features the Austin Improv Collective that offers an unprecedented SEVEN SHOWS every weekend. See the best established and emerging improv talent from Austin and beyond, offering a wide variety of experiences.

FRI 8:00pm FRIDAY IMPROV THREEFER, 10:00pm AUSTIN STYLE IMPROV, 11:30pm AUSTIN CAGEMATCH
SAT, 8:00pm MAINSTAGE IMPROV, 10:00pm MAESTRO IMPROV,

Habitat Young Professionals' Build Day to build the Verdin family's home. *Construction skills are not required*

Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) is an dynamic group that formed to serve Austin Habitat for Humanity and the mission to eliminate poverty housing.

Sunset Valley Farmer's Market features flowers, local art, chocolates, specialty foods with over 80 farmers booths. Enjoy live music. Austin Chronicle's Critic's Pick "Best Food Court 2006." Benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank.

Come out for the 5th Annual season of the Austin Farmers' Market every Saturday morning to buy fresh vegetables from more than a dozen farmers. Also enjoy meats, cheeses, ready-to-eat foods, sweets, flowers, plants, chef demos, garden workshops, children's activities, local bands, quality crafts, and a social gathering. The Austin Farmers' Market is a Project of Sustainable Food Center, a non-profit devoted to helping people gain access to healthy and local food via farmers' markets, farm stands, community gardens and grassroots cooking classes.

South Austin Farmers Market is a "growers only" farmers market held every Saturday morning featuring fresh/in-season fruit and vegetables, breads, canned goods and pesto. Held 51 weeks a year and serving south Austin since 1990 as the oldest and smallest farmers market in the area.

Tarrytown Farmers' Market occurs on Saturdays to purchase locally grown and made produce, bread, coffee, pasta, cheese, honey, flowers, candles, belt buckles and more from 25 vendors. Enjoy live music, chair massages, yoga, and face painting in the beautiful setting of Talulah's backyard.

Environmental Art Crawl to tour some of the City’s public art collection and meet with a local arts conservator to learn about the effect of environmental factors on outdoor art. After the event, participants will team-up to investigate and report back on the condition of public artworks throughout the City.

Participants become honorary members of the Art in Public Places Task Force 2008 and will be provided with field notebooks and T-shirts. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Space is limited. Reservation required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ballet Folklorico Workshop for youth, adults, professionals, community residents, English & Spanish speakers. Rodolfo Mendez, Artistic Director of the Ballet East Dance Company, will provide an overview and history of the art form and demonstrate some basic exercises.

This workshop is part of Southwest Key’s Cultural Arts Program focusing on the Hispanic arts of bilingual theater, mariachi, and ballet folklorico, which is sponsored by a generous grant from Impact Austin.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

Fairy Godmother Foundation's Christmas in July Shopping features 20 vendors, a Moonwalk, and yummy treats. Help support Keri's Fairy Godmother Foundation, as well as some local small business owners!

The main purpose of our Foundation is to be sure any and all junior and senior high school girls get the opportunity to attend any formal or semi-formal event without the burden of expense.

Summer Stock Austin presents Jack and the Beanstalk as its new hit children's show, presented in association with Trouble Puppet Theatre Company. Enjoy this fun and familiar childhood tale of little Jack, who trades his cow for “magic beans."

Runs July 18-Aug. 10. Friday July 18 at 7:30pm, Saturday July 19 at 10am, Saturday July 26 at 10am, Saturday August 2 at 10am, Wednesday August 6 at 10am, Saturday August 9 at 10am, Sunday August 10 at 10am.

The Artist's Market is a community of Central Texas artists who get together on Saturdays to show and sell their work in a festive art fair setting. The Market features a variety of quality local art including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, art glass, clothing and more. All works are juried and must be hand made by the participating artists, no imports or resale items are allowed. Enjoy live music.

Come on out for some giant chess-playing every Saturday. Learn how to play, test your skill against others, or just enjoy the spectacle of knee-high chess. All ages & skill levels are welcome. Sponsored by the Austin Parks Foundation, with support from the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association and the Downtown Austin Alliance.

2nd Street District’s Blowout Summer Sale features savings on clothes, jewelry, accessories, home furnishings and more. The sale preview is this Thursday with food, drinks, giveaways and fun.

Just $10 buys a VIP pass for shopping privileges during the preview, as well as a shopping survival kit. Profits from VIP passes benefit Ballet Austin. All sales continues through Sunday.

With 225,000 square feet of well-integrated retail, restaurants and entertainment, 2ND Street District is the most significant retail development in downtown Austin.

CONTEMPORARY ART Opening Reception features new abstract paintings by Artist COURT LURIE who employs experiential exploration. She engages "this moment", and allows her pieces to unfold without premeditation. Her work continually explores the balance between control and surrender. Color, saturation, hue, transparency, luminosity, opacity, form, and texture dialogue to create a conversation that compositionally comes alive in until balance and harmony are achieved.

ZACH Theatre’s SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL features a FUNtastical, magical extravaganza based on the books of Dr. Seuss and live on stage this summer! This heart-warming musical showcases classics such as Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg, Gertrude McFuzz, Green Eggs and Ham and of course, The Cat in the Hat!

This joyful gumbo of musical styles ranges from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! Austin's most talented youth and adult performers perform in a full-scale production guaranteed to delight your kids, your grandkids, and make you feel like a kid all over again.

Austin International Folk Dancers' Party features line and partner dances from around the world. We will teach a number of easy dances for both novices and experienced dancers. No partner required. 7:30-8:15 pm Teaching and walk throughs. 8:15-9:30 pm Request dancing. 9:30-9:45 pm Contra / announcements. 9:45-10:45 pm Request dancing., 10:45-11 pm Clean up.

Theater- Oklahoma! the Musical features the timeless classic that showcases the story of young Laurey Williams, as she explores the many sides of love with a dashing cowboy. Presented by Summer Stock Austin, in association with St. Edward's University and Zilker Theatre Productions.

Austin Ballroom Dancers' Saturday Ballroom Dance features DJ-ed music every Saturday night year-round. The sheer number of ballroom dances can be intimidating, so we are teaching "mini-lessons" from 7:30-8:00pm before each dance.

The Round Rock Ghost Tour will commence each Saturday night with a 90-minute tour through the streets of downtown Round Rock, exploring the legends, folklore and ghost stories connected to this historic region.

American Repertory Ensemble presents "Passion at Play" Weekend features principal dancers from the San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet, and Twyla Tharp's "Movin’ Out." Including a selection of vibrant, playful and beautiful works, "Passion at Play" features choreography by ARE Artistic Director David Justin, David Bintley, and Helgi Tomasson set to the music of Debussy, Shostakovich, Enrique Granados, and Michael Torke.

Theater- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW features a popular Shakespearean comedy that is peppered with fast-paced dialogue and chock full of physical humor. But through the laughs, it forces us to confront the uneasy compromises that marriage requires and society can demand of us. For a broad, knockabout farce, it is a surprisingly profound look at why and how we love and what we’ll sacrifice for it. It's intriguing because of the contemporary issues it broaches in areas of feminism, equality, domestic security, and of course, the timeless observations about the nature of love.

ZACH Theatre's THE CLEAN HOUSE features this 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner in a quirky and moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Delicious language, seriously funny, and twists you won’t see coming make this a play that will hit you where you live.

50th Annual Zilker Summer Musical- Beauty and the Beast. Disney's lavish stage musical about a strong-willed yet kind-hearted and misunderstood young woman, Belle, who breaks the spell that turned a handsome prince into a monstrous beast.

Concessions will be available, or patrons may bring refreshments. Audience members may begin placing blankets and low-backed beach chairs as early as 6 p.m. nightly. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays, June 28-August 9 at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

The Jigglewatts present: BURLESQUE DU SOLEIL features a cheeky romp through sultry locales near and far. With jet-setting mermaids, southern belles, Brazilian beauties and native temptresses, to name only a few, these gals will take you on a honey of a holiday!

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

Speaker- Dallas Forever features curator Janet Staiger who leads an engaging discussion on the making of Dallas and its impact on the television industry and American culture. Special guests include New York Times TV editor Steve Reddicliffe and Austin producer/director Dwight Adair, who directed several episodes of Dallas. What is it about a TV show featuring Texas oilmen and ranchers that continues to claim a devoted following 30 years after it first went on the air?

Austin Children's Museum- Science Sunday features the Satellite Group from UT who will bring satellites for kids to examine and show videos of them floating in zero gravity on the infamous "vomit comet".

KOOP Radio's Scooter Raffle Party features a raffle a Scooter Revolution scooter that gets 85+ miles to the gallon, is inexpensive to insure, and incurs low maintenance costs. Enjoy live music by The Bellfuries, La Snacks, Peel, and Foot Foot, as well as special live art demonstrations and sales sponsored by STAPLE!, Austin’s Comic Conference.

The event includes raffle drawings for
1) a a 150cc Scooter from Scooter Revolution,
2) one year of free rentals at I Luv Video,
3) a complimentary comedy class at the award-winning ColdTowne Theater, and

2nd Street District’s Blowout Summer Sale features savings on clothes, jewelry, accessories, home furnishings and more. The sale preview is this Thursday with food, drinks, giveaways and fun.

Just $10 buys a VIP pass for shopping privileges during the preview, as well as a shopping survival kit. Profits from VIP passes benefit Ballet Austin. All sales continues through Sunday.

With 225,000 square feet of well-integrated retail, restaurants and entertainment, 2ND Street District is the most significant retail development in downtown Austin.

Austin Runners Club meets on the 4th Sunday of every month. Come visit with fellow runners and make new friends. Where else can you find such a fit and fun group of people to raise your spirits with spiritual refreshments? Non-members are always welcome.

The Austin Runners Club is organized exclusively for charitable, health, and educational fitness in the Austin community through running and related activities for the general public, to provide a forum for runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels and to aid in training to all members.

ZACH Theatre’s SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL features a FUNtastical, magical extravaganza based on the books of Dr. Seuss and live on stage this summer! This heart-warming musical showcases classics such as Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg, Gertrude McFuzz, Green Eggs and Ham and of course, The Cat in the Hat!

This joyful gumbo of musical styles ranges from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! Austin's most talented youth and adult performers perform in a full-scale production guaranteed to delight your kids, your grandkids, and make you feel like a kid all over again.

Austin Symphony's Sunday Concerts in the Park features a different ensemble every weekend with music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket.

June 1 – Large String Ensemble (Classical)
June 8 – Big Band (Swing)
June 15 – Brass Ensemble (Father’s Day Theme)
June 22 – Woodwind Ensemble (Classical)
June 29 – Big Band (Audience Requests)
July 13 – Brass Quintet (Patriotic Theme)
July 20 – Large String Ensemble (Light Classical
July 27 – Mixed Woodwind Ensemble (Classical))
August 3 – Big Band

Theater- Oklahoma! the Musical features the timeless classic that showcases the story of young Laurey Williams, as she explores the many sides of love with a dashing cowboy. Presented by Summer Stock Austin, in association with St. Edward's University and Zilker Theatre Productions.

Theater- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW features a popular Shakespearean comedy that is peppered with fast-paced dialogue and chock full of physical humor. But through the laughs, it forces us to confront the uneasy compromises that marriage requires and society can demand of us. For a broad, knockabout farce, it is a surprisingly profound look at why and how we love and what we’ll sacrifice for it. It's intriguing because of the contemporary issues it broaches in areas of feminism, equality, domestic security, and of course, the timeless observations about the nature of love.

American Repertory Ensemble presents "Passion at Play" Weekend features principal dancers from the San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet, and Twyla Tharp's "Movin’ Out." Including a selection of vibrant, playful and beautiful works, "Passion at Play" features choreography by ARE Artistic Director David Justin, David Bintley, and Helgi Tomasson set to the music of Debussy, Shostakovich, Enrique Granados, and Michael Torke.

ZACH Theatre's THE CLEAN HOUSE features this 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner in a quirky and moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Delicious language, seriously funny, and twists you won’t see coming make this a play that will hit you where you live.

50th Annual Zilker Summer Musical- Beauty and the Beast. Disney's lavish stage musical about a strong-willed yet kind-hearted and misunderstood young woman, Belle, who breaks the spell that turned a handsome prince into a monstrous beast.

Concessions will be available, or patrons may bring refreshments. Audience members may begin placing blankets and low-backed beach chairs as early as 6 p.m. nightly. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays, June 28-August 9 at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

Teddy Hear Hospital for children to bring in their favorite teddy bear with a missing eye, a ripped seam or any other ailment to any of the four Ace Custom Tailors locations during the month of July, and Ace will repair it for them. Stuffed toys of all sorts, dolls, and security blankets are eligible patients at the hospital. For those who may not have an injured bear or blanket, donations are heartily encouraged and accepted.

Huston-Tillotson University's SUMMER SCIENCE AND MATH PROGRAM features a Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (AusPrEP) targeted to minority students interested in opportunities in the fields of math, science, engineering, and technology. Primary courses include Logic to stimulate the intellect and force young minds to evolve to a higher level of reasoning; Physics to explore and analyze ideas; and Statistics, to understand and interpret numerical significance.

HHH is now recruiting in ALL industries. If you are looking for a job or have a position that needs to be filled, contact me in confidence. I am a contingent broker with 10 years experience, and my fees are paid by the client companies. I cannot help career changers into new industries, experienced hires only.

Current job openings by company type listed below. Only a partial listing, so if you don't see an appropriate position go ahead and email a resume.

Summer Kids Kayaking Camp to initiate kids in a world of fun, disciplined, experiential education by experienced whitewater instructors to facilitate your kid’s adventure in a progressive way that builds confidence and character. Even the most on-the-go kids find the challenges of whitewater captivating because it is fluid, dynamic, and fun. We use Olympic ideals to teach your kids to be better stewards, people, and paddlers. The Olympic Outdoor Centers youth development program has seen 100% of its kids mature into productive, goal-oriented young adults.

Austin Children's Museum Play It By Ear to 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.

Time: M noon-5pm; T-Sat, 10am-5pm; W, 5pm-8pm $1 donation; Sun, noon-5pm; 4pm-5pm free.

Austin Children's Museum- Summer Camps features fun, hands-on learning in topics like science, art, robotics and math. Half day camps (ages 4-6); full day camps with daily field trips (ages 7-10). Check website for complete camp listing, including times and prices.

Positive Vibes Book Club Launch Meeting features a social group who enjoys reading. We will read one book a month and meet the last Monday of the month to discuss the book over coffee, wine or whatever you may choose. Book selections will be fun, interesting and lighthearted.,

Tapestry Singers' Membership Drive to observe rehearsals and the chorus on Monday evenings. Come make new friends and learn about the power of women's voices in music. Tapestry Singers is proud to announce its 20th Anniversary Season in Austin.

This non-profit organization is dedicated to music for, by and about women. It was founded in 1987 by Ruth Huber to provide women in the greater Austin area the opportunity to sing together and explore their vocal abilities, regardless of skill level of experience. Tapestry is Austin's only non-auditioned all-women's choir.

Team Texas Masters Swimming Team offers year-round training for competitive swimmers, triathletes, and fitness swimmers at the beautiful, JCAA 8-lane, outdoor, heated pool. Open to swimmers ages 18 and older of all skill levels including seniors.

Cupidz Clozet's Cupidz Clozet's Benefit Shopping features both contemporary and vintage fashion, jewelry, accessories, home decor and gifts. Chanel, Louis, Gucci, Dior... need we say more?

100% of our net profit benefits local charities.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival Weekend features over twenty vendors of spicy foods, jerky, nuts and jams. Horticulturists will speak on peppers and perennials, chefs will prepare foods using various kinds of peppers. Almost Patsy Cline Band will play on Friday night; Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will play on Saturday night. Hot air balloonists will have a balloon "glow" at dusk on Saturday.

Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. At its Hill Country headquarters, the farm has more than 200 acres under cultivation.

Wildflower Center presents L.Ray Watercolor Exhibit, “Butterfly Portraits Beyond Scale”, a collection of more than 25 watercolor paintings of butterflies, dragonflies, and wildflowers at larger-than-life sizes, created by combining portrait techniques and traditional still-life painting. Come get a closer look at Texas wildflowers and butterflies.

City of Austin's Small Business Development Program's Business Start-Up Orientation will provide basic information and guidance to ensure your small business can soar. The material covers: Personal Preparation, Research and Focus, Determining Structure, Building a Business Plan, and Execution. Tuesdays- 7/8/08, 7/22/08, 7/29/08, 8/12/08, 8/26/08

The Small Business Development Program is committed to providing opportunities and resources to small businesses to help them grow and prosper in a competitive business environment.

The Leander/Cedar Park Wednesday Networking Group to meet others and have breakfast. Don't forget to bring your business cards and calendars.

Austin Symphony's Children's Day Art Park features balloons, bubbles, roving symphony musicians, magicians, mimes, arts & crafts, storytellers, clowns, smiling faces, and musical instruments await the imagination of the young and the young at heart. Come enjoy an Austin tradition for over 25 years.

Successful Networking Association's Luncheon Speaker- Jill Ozias; Kenty, Yung and Ozias Financial. This business referrals group meets every Wednesday. Guests are welcome to come and check us out!

Successful Networking Association (SNA) is a group of like-minded individuals that meet regularly to help grow each others business through the sharing of ideas, support and friendship of their fellow networkers. We refer our networking partners when the opportunity arises and is appropriate.

Austin Farmers' Market features more than three dozen farmers and specialty food vendors. Enjoy live music and twice monthly cooking demos, alternating between a "Little Kitchen" for kids and a regular demo for adults.

Manor Farmer's Market every Wednesday. Shop for:

Food: Green Gate Farms-organic vegs. Farmer Russell-natural hormone free meats. L's Vegetables. Stephanie's Specialties-fruits and vegs, salsas, jellies & pickles. Benita's Tamales & empanadas. Sabrina's Sweets.

Crafts: Bloor House-goat's milk soap, Bath Bombs (big hit with the kids), skin cremes & scrubs. Naomi's Corner-hand knit articles. Jewelry by Everyday Bling, Native American & Spiderdog. Petalwork photos.

Health: Aiki Healing-acupressure & QiGong. Manor Family Chiropractic.

Austin Children's Museum- Community Night is EVERY Wednesday night to enjoy our exhibit galleries and a variety of hands-on activities.

FREE EDUCATION SERIES ON ADDICTION & RECOVERY on the 1ST & 2ND WEDNESDAYS OF EACH MONTH EXCEPT DECEMBER. A free education series for families concerned with a loved one's alcohol or drug use.

Week 1- WHAT IS ADDICTION? Use, Abuse & Dependence, Bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects, Stages of Change & Recovery.
Week 2- HELP AND HOPE FOR THE FAMILY- A Family Disease, Enabling & Codependency, Survival Roles & Rules, Intervention

ZACH Theatre's THE CLEAN HOUSE features this 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner in a quirky and moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Delicious language, seriously funny, and twists you won’t see coming make this a play that will hit you where you live.

Argentine Tango Class for the beginner on Thursdays. No partner or experience needed. Bring shoes that slide well.

Esquina Tango Cultural Society of Austin is a non-profit civic association striving to build a vibrant and diverse community in East Austin and beyond through culture, health, and dance, with an emphasis on Latino heritage, recreational tango and other Argentine traditions, fostering personal wellness, and promoting understanding of Latino culture.

San Marcos Summer in the Park Concert Series features free live music and refreshments may be purchased to benefit the Greater San Marcos Youth Council.

Band Line-Up:
June 5- Texas State University Band
June 12- Wild Basin Winds
June 19- Heart of Texas Chorus
June 26- Dimensions in Blue
July 3- Hill Country Community Band
July 10- Terri Hendrix Band
July 17- Zydeco Band
July 24- Salsa del Rio
July 31- The Patio Boys
August 7- Mariachi Nueva Generacion
August 14- Two Tons of Steel

ZACH Theatre's THE CLEAN HOUSE features this 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner in a quirky and moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Delicious language, seriously funny, and twists you won’t see coming make this a play that will hit you where you live.

Theater- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW features a popular Shakespearean comedy that is peppered with fast-paced dialogue and chock full of physical humor. But through the laughs, it forces us to confront the uneasy compromises that marriage requires and society can demand of us. For a broad, knockabout farce, it is a surprisingly profound look at why and how we love and what we’ll sacrifice for it. It's intriguing because of the contemporary issues it broaches in areas of feminism, equality, domestic security, and of course, the timeless observations about the nature of love.

50th Annual Zilker Summer Musical- Beauty and the Beast. Disney's lavish stage musical about a strong-willed yet kind-hearted and misunderstood young woman, Belle, who breaks the spell that turned a handsome prince into a monstrous beast.

Concessions will be available, or patrons may bring refreshments. Audience members may begin placing blankets and low-backed beach chairs as early as 6 p.m. nightly. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays, June 28-August 9 at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

B Scene at the Blanton is held on the first Friday of every month. Check out the museum and enjoy music, gallery tours, art activities, light snacks, and a cash bar featuring "Blantinis"!

5th Annual Music Under the Star Concert Series for three fabulous, family-friendly Fridays in July and one unforgettable night in August. July 11- Atash. July 18 – Ray Wylie Hubbard, July 25 – El Tule, August 1 – Austin Nights Brass Band.

Set out your camp chairs and blankets (but please no coolers or outside refreshments). The Story of Texas Cafe will be open with a limited menu, and a cash bar will be available on the Plaza. You can even explore the inside exhibits - and the special exhibit Dallas: Power & Passion on Primetime TV, also for free!

ZACH Theatre’s SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL features a FUNtastical, magical extravaganza based on the books of Dr. Seuss and live on stage this summer! This heart-warming musical showcases classics such as Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg, Gertrude McFuzz, Green Eggs and Ham and of course, The Cat in the Hat!

This joyful gumbo of musical styles ranges from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! Austin's most talented youth and adult performers perform in a full-scale production guaranteed to delight your kids, your grandkids, and make you feel like a kid all over again.

Improv Comedy Weekend features the Austin Improv Collective that offers an unprecedented SEVEN SHOWS every weekend. See the best established and emerging improv talent from Austin and beyond, offering a wide variety of experiences.

FRI 8:00pm FRIDAY IMPROV THREEFER, 10:00pm AUSTIN STYLE IMPROV, 11:30pm AUSTIN CAGEMATCH
SAT, 8:00pm MAINSTAGE IMPROV, 10:00pm MAESTRO IMPROV,

Theater- THE TAMING OF THE SHREW features a popular Shakespearean comedy that is peppered with fast-paced dialogue and chock full of physical humor. But through the laughs, it forces us to confront the uneasy compromises that marriage requires and society can demand of us. For a broad, knockabout farce, it is a surprisingly profound look at why and how we love and what we’ll sacrifice for it. It's intriguing because of the contemporary issues it broaches in areas of feminism, equality, domestic security, and of course, the timeless observations about the nature of love.

ZACH Theatre's THE CLEAN HOUSE features this 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner in a quirky and moving comedy about love, loss and the power of a good joke. Delicious language, seriously funny, and twists you won’t see coming make this a play that will hit you where you live.

50th Annual Zilker Summer Musical- Beauty and the Beast. Disney's lavish stage musical about a strong-willed yet kind-hearted and misunderstood young woman, Belle, who breaks the spell that turned a handsome prince into a monstrous beast.

Concessions will be available, or patrons may bring refreshments. Audience members may begin placing blankets and low-backed beach chairs as early as 6 p.m. nightly. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays, June 28-August 9 at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Punchline Open Mic Comedy on every Friday features 10 comics who get 4 minutes each, followed by the Punchline Headliner. Many of Austin's best comics call Punchline their favorite open-mic in the city.

Improv Comedy Weekend features the Austin Improv Collective that offers an unprecedented SEVEN SHOWS every weekend. See the best established and emerging improv talent from Austin and beyond, offering a wide variety of experiences.

FRI 8:00pm FRIDAY IMPROV THREEFER, 10:00pm AUSTIN STYLE IMPROV, 11:30pm AUSTIN CAGEMATCH
SAT, 8:00pm MAINSTAGE IMPROV, 10:00pm MAESTRO IMPROV,

South Austin Farmers Market is a "growers only" farmers market held every Saturday morning featuring fresh/in-season fruit and vegetables, breads, canned goods and pesto. Held 51 weeks a year and serving south Austin since 1990 as the oldest and smallest farmers market in the area.

Tarrytown Farmers' Market occurs on Saturdays to purchase locally grown and made produce, bread, coffee, pasta, cheese, honey, flowers, candles, belt buckles and more from 25 vendors. Enjoy live music, chair massages, yoga, and face painting in the beautiful setting of Talulah's backyard.

Sunset Valley Farmer's Market features flowers, local art, chocolates, specialty foods with over 80 farmers booths. Enjoy live music. Austin Chronicle's Critic's Pick "Best Food Court 2006." Benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank.

Kyle Market Days features an organic Farmer's Market, Artists & Craftsmen, and live music by local artists. Stimulate your senses with shopping for the whole family, take a walk through downtown Kyle, enjoy the fabulous local eateries, or bring your chairs to listen to FREE live music atop the Train Depot Deck.

Kyle Market Days are the first Saturday of every month from April-November. Kyle, Texas - A Simply Charming Community only 15 minutes from South Austin.

Hunter Roads Market Days in San Marcos is held the first Saturday of month and features an outdoor market with crafts, furniture, antiques, food/drinks, jewelry, raffle and much more.

Come out for the 5th Annual season of the Austin Farmers' Market every Saturday morning to buy fresh vegetables from more than a dozen farmers. Also enjoy meats, cheeses, ready-to-eat foods, sweets, flowers, plants, chef demos, garden workshops, children's activities, local bands, quality crafts, and a social gathering. The Austin Farmers' Market is a Project of Sustainable Food Center, a non-profit devoted to helping people gain access to healthy and local food via farmers' markets, farm stands, community gardens and grassroots cooking classes.