saturday, may 10th, 2008
Chuy's 25th Annual Hot to Trot 5K
Join us for the 25th Annual Hot to Trot 5K & Kid K. The race benefits Special Olympics Texas.
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saturday, may 17th, 2008
Puma Congress Avenue Mile
Be part of an Austin tradition, The Mercedes-Benz of Austin Congress Avenue Mile. This course is certified (TX95088ETM) and fast; starting at the Texas State Capital Building in downtown Austin on Congress Avenue, finishing on the Congress Avenue Bridge over Town Lake. It is your opportunity to set a new mile time PR, run for fun, or just come out and enjoy this events positively charged atmosphere. The event will be Chip Timed by Run-Far Timing Services.
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may 22 - june 8, 2008
Kerrville Folk Festival
Join 30,000 music fans as the music continues for 18 days with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between weekends are workshops in songwriting and booking and management for touring artists performance and recording. The annual Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition is held on the first weekend and draws 32 of the best of America's emerging songwriters. Award winners are recognized at a special concert on the second weekend.
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june 12-15, 2008
Republic of Texas Biker Rally
The "Biggest Biker Rally in Texas" rolls on 6th Street this weekend.
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saturday june 28, 2008
Keep Austin Weird 5K & Free Concert
The 3rd annual “KeepAustinWeird 5K” celebrates the truly unique spirit of our great city. The race is sponsored by a who’s who of local Austin businesses– the people, the places and the things- that Keep Austin Weird. It’s another great way for these businesses to thank Austinites who support them and at the same time benefit Austin’s crown jewel, the Barton Springs Pool.
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sunday, august 24, 2008
Austin Chronicle Hot Sause Festival
In the sixteen years since its inception, what started as a friendly contest between Austin and San Antonio has become one of the largest annual contest events in the world. Free to the public, the event draws upwards of 15,000 spectators and more than 300 entries every year. Live music and some of the best hot sauce in the world.
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aug. 30-31, 2008
Batfest
Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children’s Activities, and Educational Displays. All professional Artists and Craftspeople are invited to participate in Batfest... Approximately 150 Booths will be set up in the Festival Area located on the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. This is an outdoor show.
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sept 12-14, 2008
Austin City Limits Music Festival
The 5th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will showcase the music of Austin as well as other regional and national acts on 6 stages for three days in Zilker Park.
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sep. 20-21, 2008
Pecan Street Fall Arts Festival
Arts and crafts from some 250 artisans. Great food and drink with live music on five stages by local Austin entertainers.
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october 3-5, 2008
21st Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest
A fantastic weekend of wine tasting and music. read more
november 23-24, 2008
14th Annual Victorian Christmas on 6th
The Old Pecan Street Association continues its Christmas 6th Street Tradition.
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december 13-23, 2008
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
The 30th Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. Over 20 musical acts booked and over 130 artists invited to display their wares.
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january 15-18, 2009
Austin Boat Show
The huge Annual Austin Boat Show features over 20 dealers and 200 booths and is coming again to the Convention Center. Fun for the whole family!
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saturday, february 2, 2009
Carnaval Austin
Austin's Brazilian-style Mardi Gras. Over 30 years as Austin's best party.
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sunday, february 17, 2009
AT&T Austin Marathon
The 2005 Austin Marathon was the 16th largest marathon in the United States and in 2006 saw its participation grow 10% over the previous year’s registration. In addition, its Olympic Development Program assisted 25 US athletes to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials, more than any other event since the 2004 Chicago and New York City Marathons.
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march 1-2, 2009
Texas State Arts Festival
This festival will feature all that is great about Texas. Texas arts & crafts vendors will show off their works, Performances by a variety of Texas bands, Texas foods, and theatrical historical performances. We will also have all sorts of childrens activities making for a well rounded family event.
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march 7-16, 2009
SXSW
Austin's eclectic melting pot boils during the South by Southwest entertainment industry summit. Record-company executives, producers, dot-commers...and other movers and shakers decend on the city looking to discover the next hot musical act or independent filmmaker.
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march 13-16, 2009
Heart of Texas Quadruple Bypass Music Festival
Music video director Adam Brewer wanted to bring an Austin based festival back to its roots and showcase some of the best undiscovered talent in the burgeoning Texas alternative scene. By charging just $8.00 a night and hosting the festival in the middle of the madness on Austin's historic 6th Street, he was sure the festival would be noticed, and it was. Now in its seventh year, the festival has received attention from bands all over Texas and around the country. "Some of the most original bands from Texas, all together for a fraction of the cost of the South by Southwest Music Conference" Kludge Magazine 19 Jan 2005
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saturday, april 5, 2009
Louisiana Crawfish Festival
It's all about the food and the music! This popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine prepared by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Enjoy dancers, juju mamas, and lots of beads and tokens. Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Brass Bands, Blues, Rock, & Jazz . Belly dancers and late night burlesque shows will add to the excitement. Estimated attendance is 15,000.
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sunday, april 6, 2009
The Grind on Congress
This event will feature professional wake boarders competing in a rail jam for major awards, along with live music by over 6 alternative rock bands, great food, graphite artist exhibits, custom boat accessories by numerous vendors, wakeboard accessories, wakeboard instructional sessions, a showcase of the latest wake board boats, and much more. Get ready for another great boating season and enjoy some high flying shows and great music.
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april 12-13, 2009
Art City Austin
The streets of the Downtown Austin will be transformed into a colorful garden of creativity where art enthusiasts may explore the booths and shop the artwork of 210 of the nation's top visual artists. All participating artists are selected via a competitive jury process, so visitors can expect to find original, one-of-a-kind artwork in a variety of mediums and price ranges. After shopping, visitors are invited to relax on the green slopes of historic Republic Square Park to enjoy music and entertainment while savoring on-site gourmet delights. There will be many fun hands-on art activities available as well.
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sunday, april 13, 2009
Schlotzsky's Bun Run
The Schlotzsky's™ 5K Bun Run™ race is an annual Austin tradition started in 1982 to give the community a chance to run in support of the Austin Sunshine Camps. The traditional long-sleeved t-shirt is a staple among the wardrobe of Central Texas runners. Schlotzsky's 5K Bun Run race has always been an Austin favorite, and in recent years has become a choice race for competitive professional runners.
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april 19-20, 2009
Austin Reggae Festival
The 12th annual Austin (Bob Marley) Reggae Festival brings thousands of reggae fans to Auditorium Shores for two days of music, food, arts & crafts and fun. The event celebrates the loving spirit of Bob Marley, whose message of peace, tolerance and non-violent change continues to build global momentum even twenty years after his death. Enjoy the unifying power of music on April 17 and 18 while you support the Capital Area Food Bank, an organization that brings food to thousands of Central Texas families each year.
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saturday, april 26, 2009
Eeyore's 45th Annual Birthday Party
Originally a simple hippie love-in, the event has grown to include many family activities. Games, contests, entertainment and face painting round out the eclectic nature of this fantastic weekend of fun. Pull out your tie-died shirts and bell-bottoms, this event is fun for the whole family. Do not forget to bring your drums. The drum circle starts at the beginning of the party and lasts throughout the entire day, with dancing encouraged. Admission is free.
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may 3-4, 2009
29th Annual Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival
Some 150,000 people will attend this popular Spring festival to view beautiful handmade arts and crafts by some 250 carefully juried artisans from all over the U.S. Great food and drink and live music on six stages by local Austin entertainers.
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ticket stub of the month (may '08)
 acl music festival 2008
sxsweek 2009
local sounds
may mp3:
beaver nelson
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april mp3:
explosions in the sky
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march mp3:
lost john casner
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february mp3:
jennifer leonhardt
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january mp3:
eric tessmer band
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