March 27, 2009 - The Austin Chronicle

THURSDAY 26CAP CITY CONCERT All you have to do tohelp Cap City Kids help homeless Austinchildren stay in school is enjoy some top-notch livemusic. See Club Listings, p.95, for a complete lineup.6-10pm. Antone’s, 213 W. Fifth, 320-8424. $15.www.capcitykids.org/antones09.html.ED WENDLER BENEFIT DINNER The local shelterfor immigrants and refugees, Casa Marianella, presentsthe Ed Wendler Award for Outstanding Serviceto the Immigrant Community. 6:30pm. Mercury Hall,615 Cardinal, 576-1913. Free (donations appreciated).www.casamarianella.org.HOLLYWOOD’S GREATEST FILM THEMES (& FOODDRIVE) The Austin Wind Symphony blows some ofcinema’s most memorable tunes. Bring nonperishablefood items for Food Lifeline if you’re feelingcharitable. 8pm. Monarch Event Center, 6406 N. I-35#3100, 532-7944. $10. www.austinwindsymphony.org.` HOLY CROSS SUCKS! One guy, 30 characters,Eighties overload! Rob Nash is back as a Jesuit highschool’s worth of Reagan-era ribaldry. Through April 4.Thu.-Sun., 8pm. The Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd., 478-5282.HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE The Bernard andAudre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justicehosts this multidisciplinary conference showing offthe advocacy of UT students and faculty. Workshops,keynotes, and performances are on tap. Go onlinefor a complete schedule, including the locations ofindividual events. Thu.-Sat., March 26-28. UT campus,Mezes Hall (Rm 1.306) and Texas Union. Free.www.utexas.edu/law/conferences/human-rights-at-ut.INFANT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Meet with otherfamilies that have lost a child to sudden infant deathsyndrome. Fourth Thursdays of the month, 7pm. St.David’s Round Rock Medical Center, 2400 Round RockAve., Classroom 3, Round Rock, 512/341-1395. Free.w NERD NITE Do you have encyclopedic knowledgeabout something obscure? Share your dorkinesswith people who appreciate an obsessed mind. Thisweek, prepare for a rousing discussion of post-SovietBelarusian society and Ebola rates among gorillas.7pm. Opal Divine’s Freehouse, 700 W. Sixth,477-3308. Free. www.nerdnite.com.PREVENTING & HANDLING ARTHRITIC PAIN thenatural way. 6:30pm. Ruta Maya, 3601 S. CongressSte. D-200, 892-3366. Free.www.naturalhealthaustin.com.QUILLING WORKSHOP Learn the ancient art ofrolling thin strips of paper into different shapes andusing the shapes to form designs. 3pm. Ruiz Library,1600 Grove, 974-7500. Free.www.cityofaustin.org/library.` UT-GSC PRESENTS NORTH COUNTRY Mmmm,Charlize Theron. Sigh. Bring a sack lunch, and takein this tale of trail and triumph in the mines ofMinnesota. And Charlize Theron. Noon-2pm. UTcampus SSB 3.406. gsc@uts.cc.utexas.edu,www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/gsc.SPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film Listings.)Cowboy Smoke @ Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek,7:30pmJaws 3-D With Brad Neely @ Alamo DrafthouseSouth, 7pmThe Chaser @ Alamo Ritz, 10pmThe Visitor @ Texas Spirit Theatre at the BobBullock Texas State History Museum, 7pmthis week’scommunitycalendarTHURSDAY, MARCH 26 TO THURSDAY, APRIL 2listingsBY JAMES RENOVITCHFRIDAY 27w BROTHER LUCIAN BLERSCHSYMPOSIUM Learn about swarms oftoday and tomorrow, from honeybees to nanobots.Really smart dudes will enlighten you withoutbeing condescending … we hope. 10am-12:30pm.Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom, 3001 S. Congress,448-8400. Free. www.stedwards.edu.d GOLDILOCKS PUPPET SHOW See how thethree bears will react to the porridge-curious andsleepy little girl who comes into their lives. 10:15am.Oak Springs Library, 3101 Oak Springs Dr., 974-7400.Free. www.cityofaustin.org/library.HILL COUNTRY GROWTH Land-use planner, sitedesigner, and author Randall Arendt discusses the rapidgrowth of the Hill Country and the economic benefitsof conservation-based development. 9am-4:30pm.Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse,828-0076. $35 ($20, advance). www.hillcountryalliance.org.PEOPLE UNITED features activist and scholarAndrea Smith on her book Native Americans andthe Christian Right: The Gendered Politics of UnlikelyAlliances. 1pm. KOOP Radio 91.7FM. www.koop.org.` TRASH + FASHION = ? Recycle! Reuse!Revamp?! Heck yeah. Austin’s Kings N Things presenttheir cooky couture-y concepts in A Night ofTrashy Fashion. 10pm. Elysium, 705 Red River, 478-2979. $7. allison.stelly@gmail.com,www.myspace.com/faggaustin.` HOLY CROSS SUCKS! (See Thursday, 3/26.)HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE (See Thursday, 3/26.)LITERA (See Arts Listings.)Five Things United States Art AuthorityART OPENINGS (See Visual Arts.)La Peña, NomadSPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film Listings.)The War of the Worlds @ LBJ Library Lawn, 8pmThey Killed Sister Dorothy @ Ragsdale Center,Jones Auditorium (at St. Edward’s University), 7pmMUSIC (See Music Listings.)Tribute Band Marathon Emo’sFrank Gratkowski Salvage Vanguard TheaterThe Dicks Room 710White Denim, Built by Snow, Harlem Antone’sSATURDAY 28AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN & BOYSCONFERENCE Everyone’s welcome (thatincludes women and girls) to this conference encouragingkids to keep their eyes on the prize of individualresponsibility, education, and future employment.Keynote speakers will be followed by workshops in smallgroups. 10am. Dobie Middle School, 1200 E. Rundberg.Free. www.aambharvestfoundation.com.ALL ACCESS ACC CelebrateAustin Community College’s 35thbirthday with free classes, music,food, games, a custom-car show,and more. Learn all about whatthe school has to offer your career.10am-3pm. ACC Eastview Campus,3401 Webberville, 223-7595. Free.www.austincc.edu/allaccess.w RECOMMENDEDd YOUNG ONES` GAY PLACESANY BABY CAN ROCKIN’ ROUNDUP Get yourtwo-steppin’ boots on, and dance, eat, and partythe night away while supporting ailing children. Livemusic, a silent auction, and a photo booth will all beavailable to ensure that your boots scoot. 6-11pm.Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch andPavilion, 11508 Carl Rd., Buda, 512/334-4452. $125.www.abcaus.org.ART OF SPIRITUAL DREAMING WORKSHOPDon’t remember your dreams? This workshop helpsyou recall and interpret their wisdom. 2pm. AustinEckankar Center, 223 W. Anderson Ste. B-206,453-0331. Free. www.eckankar-texas.org.` AUSTIN EQUALITY GALA 2009 The HumanRights Campaign honors Woodie Jones and CliffRedd. Featuring Thelma Houston, the Capital CityMen’s Chorus, and Cuc Vu, and hosted by TylerSieswerda and Michelle Valles. 6pm. Hilton HotelDowntown, 500 E. Fourth, 485-5999. $175($275, couple). info@hrcaustin.org, www.hrcaustin.org.BACA FAMILY BENEFIT The vice president of BikersAgainst Child Abuse died recently, and this eventbenefits his family. The money from the food,music, and raffles helps give back to a familythat has been doing the giving for a while.1-7pm. Roadhouse Bar and Grill, 1103 WonderSt., Round Rock, 512/970-7867.BEER SCHOOL What you don’t know aboutbeer could hurt you. Call or sign up online toregister. 11am. North by Northwest Restaurant& Brewery, 10010 Capital of TX Hwy. N.,467-6969. $35. www.nxnwbrew.com.BIKERZ, BEARZ, & DOGZ This ride from Cowboy Harleyin Austin to Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild in Cedar Creek benefitsthe Austin Junior Forum Teddy Bear Program, whichsupplies stuffed animals for kids in crisis. 9am. CowboyHarley Davidson, 10917 S. I-35, 810-8223. $35, driver;$25, rider. www.austinjuniorforum.org/teddybear.html.d DRAWING WORKSHOP BY SCOTT E. SUTTONChildren’s book author and illustrator Scott E. Suttonis having a drawing workshop for ages 7 and older.1pm. Wells Branch Community Library,15001 Wells Port Dr., 989-3188.BY ASH BELL AND KATE X MESSER gayplaceWHEW! Wow, what a month! For those of us balland-chainedto South by Southwest, Marchcomes in like a lion and goes out like asweet li’l fluffy baby lamb. Finally, somedays of rest for us wicked. That said, webarely can take a breath before the gaysocial calendar starts going cuckoo, allleading up to the first week of June (whichcomes in like a unicorn) for Pride. Dang. Towit: This Saturday is HRC’s big hoopdedooEquality Gala and afterparty. It featuresThelma Houston! Yesss! (See Saturday. And see theSend gay bits togayplace@austinchronicle.com.Visitaustinchronicle.com/gayplaceblog.Gay Place Blog, austinchronicle.com/gayplaceblog, fora chance at two afterparty tickets.) Now don’tget too cozy. The next few weeks promise agay old time, as local nonprofits and queergroups roll out for spring. And while we’rethinking about Pride, your friendly neighborhoodGay Place will be interviewing fora few Pride Parade/Festival interns. It’s acommitment, so think about it before gettingall excited. If you are interested, tell uswhat you know about float-building. E-mail usfor more details!| L - R: KEEP AUSTIN SPICY (SEE SATURDAY) | TEXAS RELAYS (SPORTS, P.73) | ‘THE GRAPES OF WRATH’ (ARTS, P.74)| ‘MONSTERS VS. ALIENS’ (FILM, P.78) | LEONARD COHEN (MUSIC, P.88)66 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E MARCH 27, 2009 a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m