Sorry this is late, I spent all day Friday out at Emma Long park, which I highly recommend for a fun family outing. Price is $5 per car during the week, $8 per car Friday, weekends and holidays. Parking is easy, you can drive up to where you plan to camp for the day. The water was nice and shallow for a day of fun and there were a good number of picnic tables.
The Music Man
July 3-Aug 15 (Thurs-Sun) / 8:30pm at dusk / Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater. The 51st Zilker Summer Musical continues the tradition with "The Music Man" a beloved, critically acclaimed Broadway classic. Known for it's quirky characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations, and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score. The show follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band. Free. Parking $3.
Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
July 4, (Saturday)/ 8:30-10:30pm / The Long Center & Auditorium Shores. Features patriotic music and the ever-popular 1812 Overture the latter punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons, courtesy of Texas National Guard Salute Battery, and spectacular fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. This event draws large crowds so get there early for a good spot and see website for road closures and transportation info. Free.
Independence Day Celebration at the Pioneer Farm
July 4, (Saturday) 10am-2pm, Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. 512-837-1215. Old-Fashioned Fun for the Entire Family. Hayrides. Shaved ice, sausagewraps, smoked brisket. Blacksmithing. Old West gunfighters, Live Music, Branding iron demos. Historical demonstrations and lots more. Adult/$10, Child/$8. Family max $40. www.pioneerfarms.org
Volente Beach 4th of July
July 4 (Saturday) / 11:00am- 6:00pm / FM 2769, Lake Travis. Volente Beach invites the public to enjoy live music and fireworks. Water Park admission is $19.99 or $14.99 for under 42 inches. Festivities are included in admission or you can enter for $5 after 8:00pm. 258-5109.
YMCA Family Fun Festival
July 4 (Saturday) / East Communities YMCA. Celebrate Independence Day by swimming in the pool and aquatic playscape and zipping down our water slides. Enjoy free food and drinks, games, arts & crafts and contests. The event is free and open to the public. Free. 933-9622.
4th of July at Lakeway
July 4 (Saturday)/ 8:30am - 10:00pm / Lakeway. Come see the Parade at 8:30 am down Lakeway Drive. The Pageant at the Lakeway Activity Center for the Grand Marshal Speech follows starting at 10:30 am. Lakeway Swim Center will be open from noon - 6pm. Join in the festivities at the Lakeway city park beginning at 4:30pm with food, fun, live entertainment. Laser light show and fireworks will end the day.
Cedar Park 4th of JulyJuly 4 (Saturday)/ 4:00-10:40pm / Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase. Live music, food concessions, bounce castles, face painting, sack races, a washer tournament, art projects, and enjoy free watermelon and fireworks. Parking at Cedar Park High School and ACC.
Leander Liberty FestJuly 4 (Saturday)/ 5:00-10:00pm / Crystal Falls Golf Course. The event will feature live music, activities for the kids, vendors, and a fireworks display. Parking for the event will be at Leander High School, with a free shuttle provided to the golf course. Free.
Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival
July 4 (Saturday)/ 4:00-9:30pm / Lake Pflugerville. Music by the John Gaar Band, fun and games, lots of good food, canoe rides and a spectacular fireworks display over he lake. Don't miss this fun-filled family event. Parking at the Lake is $5.00. Free shuttles from Hendrickson or Pflugerville High School. Free.
Round Rock Frontier Days CelebrationJuly 4 (Saturday)/ Old Settlers Park. Annual parade, pony rides, inflatables and children’s games, arts and crafts vendors, Ballet Folklorico dancers and a reenactment of the historical Sam Bass Shootout, all leading up to the annual fireworks celebration. Independence Day festivities will begin at 7 pm with free watermelon at the Lakeview Pavilion. Free.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sabi Kids
I loved the old Keedo store on Anderson. When I read that a new Keedo store opened in Jester Village I loaded up the minivan and high-tailed it over there! The clothes are 50% off right now (about $20 an outfit). The store is Sabi Kids--www.sabikids.com. I don't think the website does justice to the cuteness of their clothes, plus Keedo sizes are all over the place, so you really need to go in and have your kids try the clothes on. They are closed Sun and Mon and don't open until 11 am most days.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Latest show at Scottish Rite
Scottish Rite Children's Theatre presents
The Frog Prince
On Stage Through August 2
Saturdays: 10:00 AM
Sundays: 2:00 PM
2 Weekday shows: Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 & 16 at 10:30 AM
$7 Children (ages 1-12) • $10 Adults • $3 Infant under 1 year
Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 West 18th
Buy Tickets Online Now: www.srct.org
TIX by Phone: 512-472-5436
TIX in Person: 207 West 18th Street
Box Office Hours: Monday-Friday Noon-4:30 PM
Austin, Texas–Scottish Rite Children's Theatre presents a new musical production of The Frog Prince. Written by D. H. Thompson, Directed and Music Directed by Michael McKelvey, this adaptation of the classic Brother’s Grimm tale teaches the lesson of being true to your word. The interactive play is peppered with delightful, original songs and music and is perfect for ages 3-9, though adults will appreciate the slapstick humor too!
Synopsis: Princess Abigail is simply a spoiled brat with no concern for anyone but herself. But with the help of a cunning frog with a very special secret, Abigail will learn how to be a true Princess! The Frog Prince features original songs and music, and a special guest star–Penelope the Party Pooper (children will remember her as the bitter fairy from SRCT’s Sleeping Beauty).
The play features talented Austin actors Sean Martin (The Frog Prince), Jennymarie Jemison (Princess Abigail), Andrea Smith (Penelope the Party Pooper) and Jose Villarreal as Prince Francis and The King. With delightful costumes by Rita Kelso, the Frog Prince is another kid-pleasing addition to the Scottish Rite Children's Theatre repertoire. The show is adeptly handled by the crew: Alex Soto, Joshua Keeling, the play's author Heath Thompson, and Company Manager Gwen Kelso.
About SRCT Since 2004, Scottish Rite Community and Children's Theatre, Inc. a 501 (C) (3), has been providing year-round, quality, fun and affordable family entertainment, perfect for children ages 3-9. We hope our patrons leave with an appreciation of good theatre, and an enlightened awareness of our building and it's contribution to Austin culture. Since construction in 1869, the building has enjoyed a vibrant history hosting decades of theatrical productions and social events.
Click here to find out more.
The Frog Prince
On Stage Through August 2
Saturdays: 10:00 AM
Sundays: 2:00 PM
2 Weekday shows: Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 & 16 at 10:30 AM
$7 Children (ages 1-12) • $10 Adults • $3 Infant under 1 year
Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 West 18th
Buy Tickets Online Now: www.srct.org
TIX by Phone: 512-472-5436
TIX in Person: 207 West 18th Street
Box Office Hours: Monday-Friday Noon-4:30 PM
Austin, Texas–Scottish Rite Children's Theatre presents a new musical production of The Frog Prince. Written by D. H. Thompson, Directed and Music Directed by Michael McKelvey, this adaptation of the classic Brother’s Grimm tale teaches the lesson of being true to your word. The interactive play is peppered with delightful, original songs and music and is perfect for ages 3-9, though adults will appreciate the slapstick humor too!
Synopsis: Princess Abigail is simply a spoiled brat with no concern for anyone but herself. But with the help of a cunning frog with a very special secret, Abigail will learn how to be a true Princess! The Frog Prince features original songs and music, and a special guest star–Penelope the Party Pooper (children will remember her as the bitter fairy from SRCT’s Sleeping Beauty).
The play features talented Austin actors Sean Martin (The Frog Prince), Jennymarie Jemison (Princess Abigail), Andrea Smith (Penelope the Party Pooper) and Jose Villarreal as Prince Francis and The King. With delightful costumes by Rita Kelso, the Frog Prince is another kid-pleasing addition to the Scottish Rite Children's Theatre repertoire. The show is adeptly handled by the crew: Alex Soto, Joshua Keeling, the play's author Heath Thompson, and Company Manager Gwen Kelso.
About SRCT Since 2004, Scottish Rite Community and Children's Theatre, Inc. a 501 (C) (3), has been providing year-round, quality, fun and affordable family entertainment, perfect for children ages 3-9. We hope our patrons leave with an appreciation of good theatre, and an enlightened awareness of our building and it's contribution to Austin culture. Since construction in 1869, the building has enjoyed a vibrant history hosting decades of theatrical productions and social events.
Click here to find out more.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Cookie Lounge Little Baker's Workshop Summer Schedule
Workshops are offered at 11am on Saturdays for all ages and have a maximum of 12 children.
Refreshments are provided for all who attend, including adults.
* The two Advanced Cookie Mixing Workshops have different requirements. Each class is $20 a child, $15 for each sibling. As an incentive,each child who signs up at least three days before the workshop will receive a $5 coupon for his/her next visit to the Cookie Lounge.
JULY
July 4th - Special Holiday Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop
July 11th - Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop
July 18th - Cupcake Decorating Workshop
July 22nd - Advanced Cookie Mixing Workshop - Older Children -Wednesday afternoon at 3pm - Limit 6 children.
July 25th - Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop
AUGUST
August 1st - Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop
August 8th - Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop
August 15th - Cupcake Decorating Workshop
August 18th - Advanced Cookie Mixing Workshop - Older Children -Wednesday afternoon at 3pm - Limit 6 children.
August 22nd - Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop - All Ages - Limit 12 children.
Workshop Descriptions
Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop - All Ages - Children will use cookie cuters to make shapes out of prepared sugar cookie dough. As cookies bake, children will participate in an arts and craftsactivity. Once the cookies are baked and cooled, children will beable to decorate their cookies with red, white or blue icing. Children will then finish off their cookies with different decorator icings and sprinkles.
Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop - All Ages - Each child picks a dough
and up to three mix ins and makes 6 cookies. While the cookies arebaking, the children will decorate their cookies boxes. Refreshmentsprovided. Limit 12 children.
Cupcake Decorating Workshop - All Ages - Each child picks from threetypes of cake and three types of frostings and large variety ofsprinkles to make 6 cupcakes to take home. The children will be ableto color their own sugar crystals the color of their choice and therewill be a game at the end of Musical Chairs where a prize will be given to each child of small 'babycakes' and a tiny toy that they cantake home. Liimit 12 children.
*Advanced Cookie Mixing Workshop - Older Children - Wednesday afternoon at 3pm - This is our newest class for the more advancedchild who has an interest in measuring and mixing his/her owningredients. Each child will make his cookies from scratch, while thestaff bakes it. This class will have a more scientific side asingredients will be explained and discussed. This class will be an hour and a half to two hours and will be $35. Limit 6 children.
cookie lounge 2222 Rio Grande, B-120
http://www.austincookielounge.com/
512.478.BAKE (2253)
Refreshments are provided for all who attend, including adults.
* The two Advanced Cookie Mixing Workshops have different requirements. Each class is $20 a child, $15 for each sibling. As an incentive,each child who signs up at least three days before the workshop will receive a $5 coupon for his/her next visit to the Cookie Lounge.
JULY
July 4th - Special Holiday Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop
July 11th - Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop
July 18th - Cupcake Decorating Workshop
July 22nd - Advanced Cookie Mixing Workshop - Older Children -Wednesday afternoon at 3pm - Limit 6 children.
July 25th - Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop
AUGUST
August 1st - Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop
August 8th - Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop
August 15th - Cupcake Decorating Workshop
August 18th - Advanced Cookie Mixing Workshop - Older Children -Wednesday afternoon at 3pm - Limit 6 children.
August 22nd - Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop - All Ages - Limit 12 children.
Workshop Descriptions
Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop - All Ages - Children will use cookie cuters to make shapes out of prepared sugar cookie dough. As cookies bake, children will participate in an arts and craftsactivity. Once the cookies are baked and cooled, children will beable to decorate their cookies with red, white or blue icing. Children will then finish off their cookies with different decorator icings and sprinkles.
Basic Cookie Mixing Workshop - All Ages - Each child picks a dough
and up to three mix ins and makes 6 cookies. While the cookies arebaking, the children will decorate their cookies boxes. Refreshmentsprovided. Limit 12 children.
Cupcake Decorating Workshop - All Ages - Each child picks from threetypes of cake and three types of frostings and large variety ofsprinkles to make 6 cupcakes to take home. The children will be ableto color their own sugar crystals the color of their choice and therewill be a game at the end of Musical Chairs where a prize will be given to each child of small 'babycakes' and a tiny toy that they cantake home. Liimit 12 children.
*Advanced Cookie Mixing Workshop - Older Children - Wednesday afternoon at 3pm - This is our newest class for the more advancedchild who has an interest in measuring and mixing his/her owningredients. Each child will make his cookies from scratch, while thestaff bakes it. This class will have a more scientific side asingredients will be explained and discussed. This class will be an hour and a half to two hours and will be $35. Limit 6 children.
cookie lounge 2222 Rio Grande, B-120
http://www.austincookielounge.com/
512.478.BAKE (2253)
Weekend Fun
Some good stuff this weekend. Going forward, I'm going to keep my list shorter, to the things I find most interesting. For the full list, go to www.mrjohnny.com and sign up for their email alerts.
TONIGHT
East End Fourth Fridays
June 26 (Friday)/ 5:00-11:00pm
Kenny Dorham's Backy Yard, 1104 East 11th.
This monthly event is designed to bring a relaxed, communal, open-air art and culture experience to the newly revitalized East End. Sample food and drink, music by the Big Cheif Kevin and the Flaming Arrows, Kid’s Corner includes free books, arts & crafts table and more from 6pm-8pm.
$5 cover after 8pm, Free for kids. 477-9438.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
2009 Home Educators Conference & Book Fair
(Don't think my daughter would live to 18 if I homeschooled her, but I'd love to check out the books for summer learning...)
June 26-27 (Friday)/ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm / (Saturday) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm,
Palmer Events Center.
Home school conference and book fair featuring many curriculum exhibitors and some great workshops. Presented by the Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas. Open to all who are interested in home schooling. Children welcome.
Cost: varies up to $15. 450-0070.
SATURDAY
Green Gate Farms Farm Stand Festival
June 27 /(Saturday) 10:00am-2:00pm /
8310 Canoga Ave. (1/4 mile from the intersection of Decker Lane and FM 969). Celebrate summer fun at the farm with kids' activities including bug hunts, veggie decorating contest, fresh flower bouquet making, u-pick veggies, face painting, water play and music. Parents can enjoy cool lemonade on quilts under the trees. Talks will be given every hour including keeping hens in your backyard, selecting local food, seed saving and gardening tips. Free. 949-9831.
Urban Roots' Summer Farm Fest
June 27 /(Saturday)/ 9am-noon / Hands of the Earth Farm, 7651 Delwau.
A celebration of sustainable agriculture giving the youth in the Urban Roots program a chance to show off what they have learned. Shop the Farm Stand to buy fresh local produce. There's also tomato and pepper tasting, pico de gallo making, farm tours and more. For the kiddos there will be garden sign-painting, seed-ball making and fun games. Free.
Austin Under the Stars
June 27 /(Saturday)/ 7:00 - 11:00 pm / St. Stephen's Episcopal School, 6500 St. Stephen's Dr. Offering a full experience of astronomical observation, including safe solar viewing. Solar viewing and then after the Sun slips under the horizon, attention will turn to the celestial wonders in the night skies. Free. 517-6631.
African American Book Festival
June 27 /(Saturday)/ 10:00am-4:00pm /
Carver Branch Library & Museum.
There will be guest speakers, arts & crafts, book giveaways, storytellers, vendors, spoken word, face painting, and more. Free.
SUNDAY
Gustafer Yellowgold's Show
June 28 (Sunday) / 11:00am / Barnes & Noble, 10000 Research Blvd.
A friendly, yellow, cone-headed fellow, who came to Earth from the sun and has an interesting magnetism for making friends with some of Earth's odder creatures. Show based on a popular children's book. Free. 418-8985.
Dinner and Finding Nemo
June 28 (Sunday)/ 8:00 pm /
The Hub, 3815 Dry Creek Dr. Fundraiser for Anderson High School's NHS to raise money for their library fish. The Hub will be showing Finding Nemo. Come and eat and watch a free movie. Donations appreciated. Movie starts on the big screen on the Back Porch at dark. Free. 432-5390.
TONIGHT
East End Fourth Fridays
June 26 (Friday)/ 5:00-11:00pm
Kenny Dorham's Backy Yard, 1104 East 11th.
This monthly event is designed to bring a relaxed, communal, open-air art and culture experience to the newly revitalized East End. Sample food and drink, music by the Big Cheif Kevin and the Flaming Arrows, Kid’s Corner includes free books, arts & crafts table and more from 6pm-8pm.
$5 cover after 8pm, Free for kids. 477-9438.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
2009 Home Educators Conference & Book Fair
(Don't think my daughter would live to 18 if I homeschooled her, but I'd love to check out the books for summer learning...)
June 26-27 (Friday)/ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm / (Saturday) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm,
Palmer Events Center.
Home school conference and book fair featuring many curriculum exhibitors and some great workshops. Presented by the Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas. Open to all who are interested in home schooling. Children welcome.
Cost: varies up to $15. 450-0070.
SATURDAY
Green Gate Farms Farm Stand Festival
June 27 /(Saturday) 10:00am-2:00pm /
8310 Canoga Ave. (1/4 mile from the intersection of Decker Lane and FM 969). Celebrate summer fun at the farm with kids' activities including bug hunts, veggie decorating contest, fresh flower bouquet making, u-pick veggies, face painting, water play and music. Parents can enjoy cool lemonade on quilts under the trees. Talks will be given every hour including keeping hens in your backyard, selecting local food, seed saving and gardening tips. Free. 949-9831.
Urban Roots' Summer Farm Fest
June 27 /(Saturday)/ 9am-noon / Hands of the Earth Farm, 7651 Delwau.
A celebration of sustainable agriculture giving the youth in the Urban Roots program a chance to show off what they have learned. Shop the Farm Stand to buy fresh local produce. There's also tomato and pepper tasting, pico de gallo making, farm tours and more. For the kiddos there will be garden sign-painting, seed-ball making and fun games. Free.
Austin Under the Stars
June 27 /(Saturday)/ 7:00 - 11:00 pm / St. Stephen's Episcopal School, 6500 St. Stephen's Dr. Offering a full experience of astronomical observation, including safe solar viewing. Solar viewing and then after the Sun slips under the horizon, attention will turn to the celestial wonders in the night skies. Free. 517-6631.
African American Book Festival
June 27 /(Saturday)/ 10:00am-4:00pm /
Carver Branch Library & Museum.
There will be guest speakers, arts & crafts, book giveaways, storytellers, vendors, spoken word, face painting, and more. Free.
SUNDAY
Gustafer Yellowgold's Show
June 28 (Sunday) / 11:00am / Barnes & Noble, 10000 Research Blvd.
A friendly, yellow, cone-headed fellow, who came to Earth from the sun and has an interesting magnetism for making friends with some of Earth's odder creatures. Show based on a popular children's book. Free. 418-8985.
Dinner and Finding Nemo
June 28 (Sunday)/ 8:00 pm /
The Hub, 3815 Dry Creek Dr. Fundraiser for Anderson High School's NHS to raise money for their library fish. The Hub will be showing Finding Nemo. Come and eat and watch a free movie. Donations appreciated. Movie starts on the big screen on the Back Porch at dark. Free. 432-5390.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Midnight tonight--Michael Jackson tribute
If any of you were crushin on Michael Jackson in 7th grade, tonight is your night at the Alamo Drafthouse.
Michael Jackson Tribute Sing-AlongMidnight tonight at the Alamo RitzAlamo creative director Henri Mazza has been doing Michael Jackson Sing-Alongs for years now- not out of irony or spite, but from true respect and admiration for an artist many had written off. Henri was even the mastermind behind the record-breaking Thriller Dance where nearly 900 Thriller-trained dancers showed to smash the previous record, as well as the Dia de Los Muertos Thriller parade. Jackson's music has the power to unite the world in one big beautiful dance party, Henri knows this and the Michael Jackson Sing-Along is proof.While we mourn the loss of Michael Jackson, a silent vigil doesn't feel quite right for a man so steeped in the extreme. Instead, come join Henri tonight to celebrate the life of an American legend.Only $5. We love you MJ.
Michael Jackson Tribute Sing-AlongMidnight tonight at the Alamo RitzAlamo creative director Henri Mazza has been doing Michael Jackson Sing-Alongs for years now- not out of irony or spite, but from true respect and admiration for an artist many had written off. Henri was even the mastermind behind the record-breaking Thriller Dance where nearly 900 Thriller-trained dancers showed to smash the previous record, as well as the Dia de Los Muertos Thriller parade. Jackson's music has the power to unite the world in one big beautiful dance party, Henri knows this and the Michael Jackson Sing-Along is proof.While we mourn the loss of Michael Jackson, a silent vigil doesn't feel quite right for a man so steeped in the extreme. Instead, come join Henri tonight to celebrate the life of an American legend.Only $5. We love you MJ.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Fun Wednesday night outing
Thanks to Austin Kidbits for this:
If the thought of packing up your whole kitchen for a dinner outdoors sounds like more trouble than it’s worth, then grab your blanket and head to the Austin Farmer’s Market at The Triangle.
Shop for local, delicious, ready-made foods, or get take-out from one of The Triangle eateries. The kids can cool off in the sprinkler fountains while you relax on the lawn listening to live music.
This family outing is far from a rip-off.
www.austinfarmersmarket.org
Open Wednesday nights from 4 – 8 p.m.
If the thought of packing up your whole kitchen for a dinner outdoors sounds like more trouble than it’s worth, then grab your blanket and head to the Austin Farmer’s Market at The Triangle.
Shop for local, delicious, ready-made foods, or get take-out from one of The Triangle eateries. The kids can cool off in the sprinkler fountains while you relax on the lawn listening to live music.
This family outing is far from a rip-off.
www.austinfarmersmarket.org
Open Wednesday nights from 4 – 8 p.m.
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