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Welcome to Austin.com's Weekend Picks August 27 - 30.  From Alien love children and Vampires downtown, to monster movie paintings and sno cones, the seasons changes are on the way......in fact, this news letter was delayed by a small but mighty storm cloud that took the conecction out here briefly! Maybe we need a rain dance! stay connected for more......

album release party at ANTONE'S with The Bubbles and Blues Mafia Join them for the debut album release party for "Straightjacket Hymns" on August 27 at Antone's where producer Rick del Castillo will be a special guest!......click for more

 

 

 

Antone's Nightclub, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Blondie Chaplin and his all-star band , The Lee Boys  Friday August 28, 2009  BIG SHOW and PARTY with Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Blondie Chaplin and his all-star band, The Lee Boys and more...... celebrating Ivan Neville's birthday!!  Come join the celebration with us!....click for more

 

 

 

ERIC JOHNSON & ALIEN LOVE CHILD, at the new Back Yard
Saturday, August 29 – Doors 8:00pm; Show 9:00pm.  Tickets on sale now! ........click for more info

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Live From the Plaza"
Free lunchtime concerts on the plaza at City Hall! Every Friday 9/18 through 12/18 (no concert 11/27) at noon - 1 p.m. Optional $6.50 lunch special provided by a different vendor each week.  .....click for more

 

 

 

studio2 gallery "Matinee Mania" 
ImageArtists’ reception Saturday, August 29 6:30-9:30pm, Studio2 1700 S.Lamar.  Growing up, and even today, which movie did you hold your breath for until you could see the weekend matinee?....click for more

 

 
BookPeople Events!  Saturday 29 – Richelle Mead – Vampire Academy: Blood Promise  Join us for a truly vampiric celebration for Richelle Mead and her new book, Blood Promise, the fourth book in the wildly popular Vampire Academy series.  Wear your most gorgeously gothic outfit and get your book signed at the event, all starting at 7:00PM.  ........click for more

 

 

 

FREE screening at The Belmont on Monday, August 31st at 8:30pm. The "Sno Cone Inc." - This new comedy, from newcomer Travis Knapp, is an Austin-based film that follows the adventures of three, young stock-broker trainees. If you have ever hated your job, had a self-absorbed boss, and power-hungry middle managers, then you will love this tale of three friends trying to get rich quick as they work down the corporate ladder.....click for more

 

 

 

Austin Art Garage opens new exhibit space, celebrates two years of supporting local art!  ....click for more