It's not too late to step right up!

July 17-23

We ended our first weekend of Kidnapped by Craigslist totally stoked, revved and generally excited about doing it again this weekend (and next). Here's a review if you don't believe me when I tell you how funny it is. Somebody else thinks so, too -- someone who's not in the cast or crew, yee haw! If ticket sales continue this well, we may even add a couple of shows. You know you want to see it, so make your reservations now(see below for info).

Meanwhile my loop of doom continues -- such is my lot in life this summer -- though now I'm thinking of it as less of a loop and more of a spiral. Fortunately, the spiral is getting wider which gives me a little breathing room. The days are flying by and it will be fall before you know it (assuming we survive the summer). Still don't have my new roof, still haven't got my thyroid stabilized, but July is half gone and I haven't died from the heat yet (though I have often wanted to, just so I wouldn't have to deal with it any more), so I'm considering that as positive. And if I could just get healthy enough to do something besides sleep (which is all I do when I'm not working or at the theater), then there are certainly plenty of things to choose from...


Thursday, July 17

The Fabs
Guero's Taco Bar / 1412 S. Congress; 447-7688 / 6:30 pm (family)

Charles Thibodeaux & The Austin Cajun Aces
Cyrpress Grill / 4404 W. William Cannon; 358-7474 / 6:30 pm

Glovertango
Lambert's / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 7 pm

Lucky Strikes
Joe DiMaggio's / 11410 Century Oaks Terrace (in the Domain); 835-5633 / 7 pm

Tosca String Quartet
Jessen Auditorium / 21st St. (next to Littlefield Fountain) / 7:30 pm
Come out and hear the TSQ do a tribute to the Beat Generation. For FREE!

Cornell Hurd Band
Jovita’s / 1619 S. 1st; 447-7825 / 8 pm

DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel / 8 pm; $2-$5

Jesse Dayton
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189/ 9 pm

DJd Milonga
Thai Passion / 620 Congress, Suite 105 / 9:30 pm


Thursdays - Saturdays, Thru July 26

Kidnapped by Craigslist
Blue Theater / 916 Springdale / 8 pm; $12-$25
Want to buy a couch? Find a date? Complain about your roommate? Your boss? Your sketchy neighbor that sleeps in his doghouse? Wanna hear our interview on KUT? Kidnapped by Craigslist is a unique new comedy that explores the carnivalesque, cult-like phenomenon that is Craigslist. Combining actual postings from the Austin website with scripted material, the show tells the true stories locked inside an online community that has shaped and inspired today's internet generation. As for me, I get to play a chicken, a marching cockroach, a sumo wrestling m&m, a crazy lazy with a pot on her head, a good-hearted redneck and MORE! To charge by credit card, call 474-TIXS or visit www.texasperforms.com.


THRU Sunday, August 9

Beauty and the Beast
Zilker Hillside Theatre / 8:30 pm (family) $3 parking
This summer's musical is one the entire family will love. Runs Thursdays thru Sundays.


Friday, July 18

Music Under the Star
Bob Bullock Museum / MLK at Congress / 6 pm; free (family)
This week's featured music is by Ray Wylie Hubbard. Free music, free exhibits, not-free food and drinks available on site. Free parking. BYOLawnchairs/blankets.

Mr. Fabulous & Casino Royale
Central Market (central) / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 6:30ish; free (family)

Larry Lange & The Lonely Knights
Guero's Taco Bar / 1412 S. Congress; 447-7688 / 6:30 pm (family)

The Eggmen
Nutty Brown / 12225 Hwy 290 W; 301-4648 / 7:30 pm; $5 (family)

Texas Swing Kings
Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe / 5501 E. Ben White; 444-2020 / 8 pm (family)

Dale Watson
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189/ 9 pm

DJd Swing Dance
Go Dance / 2525 Anderson Lane (Northcross mall) / 9:30 pm; $4-6


Saturday, July 19

Dale Watson, Rosie Flores & more
Sams Town Point / 2115 Allred Dr.; 282-0083 / noon - 6 pm This is a benefit event put on by friends for a friend with cancer. So be a friend by being there!

Rockin' Cajun Jamboree
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 / 2 pm; $10
Last month's polka jamboree was such a success that the Spoke is asking for MORE, yee haw! July's soirree will feature Charles Thibodeaux & the Austin Cajun Ace; RickTwo Hoots & a Holler and The Gulf Coast Playboys.

Marshall Ford Swing Band
Lambert's / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 7 pm

Argentine Independence Celebration/Djd Milonga
Esquina Tango /209 Pedernales; 524-2772 / 7 pm; $5 (kids under 6 free)

Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies
Treehouse Italian Grill / 2201 College Ave; 443-4200 / 7:30 pm

Third Saturday Contra Dance
Carpenter's Hall / 400 Josephine / 8 pm; $5-8
Live music by the Flaming Kelts (former the Flaming Kilts?). croth@austin.rr.com for more info.

Austin Lounge Lizards
Threadgill's / 301 W. Riverside; 472-9304 / 9 pm; $10

The Derailers
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189/ 9 pm

Zydeco Blanco
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444; 9 pm

Two Hoots & A Holler
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Rd; 458-1813 / 9 pm


Sunday, July 20

Bourree Texane
Central Market (south) / 4477 S. Lamar; 899-4300 / 12:30 pm
Breton, French & Cajun music.

Dale Watson
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Rd; 458-1813 / 4 pm

The Brew
The Oasis / 6550 Comanche Trail 266-2442 / 7 pm (?)
I'm never quite sure about the time at the Oasis. Give 'em a call.

Austin Symphony Orchestra
Hartman Concert Park at the Long Center / 701 W. Riverside Dr. / 7:30 pm; free (family)
This week features the large string ensemble playing light classics.

Heybale
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10:00 pm; $7


Monday, July 21

Marshall Ford Swing Band; Dale Watson
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / MFSB 6:30 (no cover); DW 10; $5

Charles Thibodeaux & The Austin Cajun Aces
Evangeline Cafe / 8106 Brodie; 282-2586 / 6:30 pm


Tuesday, July 22

Planet Casper
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30; $5

Jitterbug Vipers
Lambert's 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 6:30 pm

Dale Watson
The Belmont / 305 W. 6th; 457-0300 / 7 pm

Jim Stringer's AM Band
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Rd; 458-1813 / 9 pm

DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel / 9:40 pm
This is the weekly FREE dance after Four on the Floor's lessons.


Wednesday, July 16

Hot Club of Cowtown
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30; no cover

Oliver Rajamani
Pharas Mediterrarean and Middle Eastern Restaurant / 111 E. North Loop / 8 pm

Atash
The Red Fez / 209B W. 5th / 11:30 pm

The Brew
Speakeasy / 412 Congress; 476-8017 / 9:30 pm

Erik Hokkanen's Gypsy Tribe
Lambert’s / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 6:30 pm

Roger Wallace
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Rd; 458-1813 / 9 pm

Dale Watson
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 / 9 pm


ROAD TRIPS

Fredericksburg, TX
Friday & Saturday, July 18 &19
Night in Old Fredericksburg
Downtown Market Square / 6 pm (Fri); 11:30 am (Sat); $6 or $10 for 2-day pass; kids under 12 $1
Lots of polka music by the Shiner Hobo Band, Texas Legacy Czech Band, Seven Dutchmen Orchestra, and the Jodie Mikula Orchestra. Also food, BEvERages, kids stuff, arts & crafts & more.

Hunter, TX
Saturday, July 19
Dale Watson
Riley's Tavern / 8894 FM 1102; 512-392-3132 / 9 pm

Gruene, TX
Tuesday, July 15
Two Tons of Steel
Gruene Hall / 1281 Gruene; 830-606-1281 / 8:30 pm; $4
This is a great little, quick little mid-week get-away.


COMING SOON

Thursday, July 24 & Sunday, July 27
Skate!
Playland Skate Center / 8822 McCann Dr / 8 pm
This is a production of Allison Orr's Forklift Danceworks and will feature some of Austin's best skaters. Can you say fun on four wheels?


See ya on the dance floor (or in the theater!),

chris