Welcome Neighbor Austin Metro Entertainment (AME) is an online entertainment and live music guide for Austin and Central Texas with entertainment ranging from children and family, to more adult venues and clubs. (sexually orientated entertainment or venues not included)
Random thought:
I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc., I called the Suicide Lifeline. I got a call center in Pakistan, and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck.
February 2nd, 2010, Tuesday TRIBUTE TO ROD KENNEDY, 80th Birthday
Featuring Robert Earl Keen, Jr., The Flatlanders, Marcia Ball, Ray Benson, Bobby Bridger, Ruthie Foster, Eliza Gilkyson, Paul Glasse, Joel Guzman, Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, Jimmy LaFave, John Inmon, Randy Rogers, & Brady Black.
Although Rod Kennedy is perhaps best known as founder of the Kerrville Folk Festival, his music career stretches back to the 1940s when he performed as a big band singer. Over the following six decades, Kennedy organized hundreds of events throughout Texas & the country, helped start Austin's first FM radio station and its second television station. Join us as we celebrate his 80th birthday and honor his enormous contributions to the cultural heritage of Texas and the nation..
The concert will benefit the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University-San Marcos. Time: 7:00pm, Tickets: $34.75 - $75.75
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-977-6849 details
February 21st, 2010 THE BEATLES CLASSICALLY
with McCallum Fine Arts Academy Orchestra
McCallum's Fine Arts Academy Orchestra backs up Austin's Favorite Beatles Tribute Band, The Eggmen, with special guest The Apple Trio in a Benefit Concert
They are a talented bunch of kids who have recently been invited to perform next year at Lincoln Center in Washington, D.C. Last year they performed at Carnegie Hall. To help finance the trip to Lincoln Center, The Eggmen--an immensely popular Beatles cover band--has offered to perform a concert with members of the McCallum Orchestra. Time: 7:00pm, Tickets: $22.00 - $32.00 / stds. $15.00 w/ID
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin. Box Office: 1-866-443-8849 details
April 15th - 18th, 2010, Thursday - Sunday A I P F . 2 0 1 0
18th annual Austin International Poetry Festival
The 18th annual Austin International Poetry Festival (AIPF) will be held April 15th through 18th, 2010. AIPF is a four-day, city-wide celebration of poetry and poets of every age and every kind. Over a dozen poetry readings, 8 open mics, 6 workshops, 3 poetry slams, 2 anthology readings and a poetry all-nighter will be held at local coffeeshops, bookstores, theaters, gardens and historical sites throughout beautiful downtown Austin, Texas. Over 20 featured international and national poets will be in attendance, stage and page-poets alike, reading alongside over 150 registered AIPF poets. All events, including open-mics and children/youth readings and workshops, are free and open to the public. Registration is required only for adult participants. 2010 AIPF Headquarters will be Ruta Maya Coffeehouse. Time: veries w/venue, Tickets: $ varies $
AIPF Headquarters: Ruta Maya Coffeehouse, Austin. Info: (512) 731.5907 details
February 5th - 7th, 2010 Winter Jam Camp
Mt. Wesley Conference Center
810 Methodist Encampment Road, Kerrville, TX 78028
URL: www.hcamp.org
Three-day camp devoted to improving skills and technicues in playing in groups with a variety of acoustic instruments, including guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, voice and bass.
Fee:$250.00 plus $27/day Conf.Ctr. fee
Promoter: R.B.Miller and TX Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation
Contact Person: Bob Miller
Contact Email: RBM@hcamp.org
Contact Phone: 830-459-2120
kidsActing 2010 Spring Registration
12/1/09-2/12/10
Center Stage Texas, 2826 Real St. Austin, TX 78722
Admission Fee:: varies
Description : We have an exciting spring semester at kidsActing! Classes include Annie, Treasure Island, Acting, Theatrical Design, and more. We provide a supportive, fun environment where kids from ages 3 to18 can be creative, expressive, and improve their communication skills through performance. With ten locations in Austin and the surrounding areas, there's bound to be a kidsActing class that's right for you!
TEXAS BURLESQUE FESTIVAL NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ITS 2010 SHOWCASE
Submission deadline is March 1st, 2010
Austin, TX. January 7th 2010 – Texas Burlesque Festival is now accepting performer applications for its third annual raucous three-day hoedown & showdown celebrating the revival of all things Cabaret to be held in Downtown Austin April 22nd, 23rd and 24th 2010.
The festival is aimed at, but not limited to, the fast growing American community of ecdysiasts. This will be a great opportunity for a select number of performers to showcase their bump and grind skills, including brunches, round table discussions, competitions and “best of the best” performances.
The festival coordinators have added an additional day to the festival this year and would like to open up the application process to include new performers and troupes that are looking to break into the national scene but do not have the necessary experience or background. “We would not only like to showcase the best in the nation, but also nurture new acts and tomorrows starlet’s by adding a special ‘Nouveau Nuit’ and workshops aimed at helping performers with booking, publicity and business plans” says Roz, festival co-producer.
* Applications can be filled out online at www.texasburlesquefest.com with a $25 application fee. (+$3 online processing fees). Submission deadline is March 1st, 2010 with late registration until March 15th.
In its inaugural year the Texas Burlesque Fest was an unprecedented success, busting at the seams with hot Burlesque, Vaudeville and Cabaret action from all over the great state of Texas and playing to sold out audiences each evening. Our 2nd year grew in both capacity and quality, showcasing a larger national array of the top professional performers. In our 3rd year we are proudly going 3 days strong, hosting international performers, special surprise guests and a national film crew making the Texas Burlesque Festival a major player in the national festival circuit.
For Additional Information:
For Media Relations, & Sponsorship Opportunities:
Lynn Reardon (512) 461-2355 - TexasBurlesqueFest@gmail.com
For Enquiries Regarding Event or Performances
Roz (512) 707-9976 - Publicity@LunaticFringeBurlesque.com
Interviews, high resolution images, festival and performer information available upon request.
Press photography and show access passes available in advance with valid press credentials only.
Photo (Night View of TX State Capitol) by: Isac Martinez,
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