CALENDAR ( COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC) LIS TINGSTake a short walk on an old bridge. Several historic bridgesaround the state have been recycled as pedestrian promenades.<strong>The</strong> old Highway 29bridge over theColorado Riverbetween Burnet andLlano offers a niceview of the upper endof Inks Lake. <strong>The</strong>steel girders of thebridge have been alandmark s<strong>in</strong>ce 1937.When a new cross<strong>in</strong>gover the waterway wasbuilt, the old bridgewas turned <strong>in</strong>to a1,379-foot walkway.Park<strong>in</strong>g lots at eitherend of the structureallow off-road access.<strong>The</strong> WacoSuspension Bridgewas the first bridge tocross the BrazosRiver. S<strong>in</strong>ce 1971 thebridge has connectedBY GERALD E. MCLEOD daytripsGERALD E. MCLEODa series of trailsthrough the parks onthe river banks. Thomas Griffith, who later supervised the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge,developed his bridge-build<strong>in</strong>g skills <strong>in</strong> Waco. Ox-drawn wagons hauled the construction materialsfrom Galveston.When it opened <strong>in</strong> January 1870, the Waco bridge was the third longest suspension bridge <strong>in</strong>the world. <strong>The</strong> 474-foot span attracted the trail drivers headed north on the Chisholm Trail, evenif they had to pay a toll. <strong>The</strong> bridge turned out to be a good deal for the city, because it helpedturn the village <strong>in</strong>to a major trad<strong>in</strong>g center for the area’s agricultural goods.In Bastrop, the old bridge over the Colorado River that was turned <strong>in</strong>to a pedestrian walkway <strong>in</strong>1993 was honored with a festival for many years. With the new roadway runn<strong>in</strong>g parallel to thebridge, the 1,285-foot-long span was outfitted with benches and lights. Built <strong>in</strong> 1922, this wasthe second bridge at this location and once was a major cross<strong>in</strong>g on the road between Houstonand Aust<strong>in</strong>.<strong>The</strong> Faust Street Bridge <strong>in</strong> New Braunfels ranks among the prettiest pedestrian bridges <strong>in</strong> thestate. One of the last wrought iron bridges built <strong>in</strong> Texas, the 640-foot structure served for 62years until it was damaged by fire and taken out of service <strong>in</strong> 1979. Today it connects a seriesof pedestrian trails across the Guadalupe River.In Richard Moya Park, south of the Aust<strong>in</strong>-Bergstrom International Airport, are three of the sixspans that were once part of the 1884 Congress Avenue Bridge <strong>in</strong> Downtown Aust<strong>in</strong>. Officiallycalled the Moore’s Cross<strong>in</strong>g Bridge, the 534-foot spans were placed here <strong>in</strong> 1922 and carriedtraffic until 1980. Now the bridge only carries joggers and bicyclists across Onion Creek as partof two miles of trails.<strong>The</strong>re is little particularly beautiful about the old Highway 183 Plum Creek bridge south ofLul<strong>in</strong>g. What is attractive about the bridge is its location across a scenic little creek under apecan forest canopy. Built <strong>in</strong> 1931, it was replaced by a modern bridge that runs parallel to it.This is just a nice place to take a short walk on an old bridge.967th <strong>in</strong> a series. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of “Day Trips” 101-200, is available for $8.95, plus $3.05 for shipp<strong>in</strong>g,handl<strong>in</strong>g, and tax. Mail to: Day Trips, PO Box 33284, South Aust<strong>in</strong>, TX 78704.outoftown| HIGHWAY 29 COLORADO RIVER BRIDGESANTA FE VISITORS GUIDE is an essentialresource for f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g lodg<strong>in</strong>g, restaurants, andattractions <strong>in</strong> central New Mexico. Santa Fe, N.M.,800/777-2489. Free. www.santafe.org.WINDOWS ON TEXAS MUSIC FESTIVAL welcomesmusic fans and <strong>in</strong>dustry types to enjoy four days ofshowcases featur<strong>in</strong>g emerg<strong>in</strong>g and established talentfrom the Hill Country. Thu.-Sun., Jan. 14-17. Variouslocations around Fredericksburg, 830/997-2197.www.texasrebelradio.com.RIVER WALK MUD FESTIVAL waits until the riverchannel is dra<strong>in</strong>ed, cleaned up, and then refilledbefore beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g the mud-sl<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g good timewith parades, special events, and parties alongthe walkway. Thu.-Sun., Jan. 14-17. San Antonio,210/227-4262. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com.COWBOYS OF COLOR RODEO is part of theaction dur<strong>in</strong>g the Southwestern Exposition andLivestock Show that <strong>in</strong>cludes rodeos, a midway,livestock exhibits, and an array of vendors. Fair:Jan. 15-Feb. 7. Rodeo: Tue. Jan. 18, 2pm. Will RogersMemorial Center, Fort Worth, 817/877-2400.www.fwssr.com.HILL COUNTRY GEM & MINERAL SHOW presentsvendors deal<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> gems, jewelry, fossils, m<strong>in</strong>erals,crystals, and anyth<strong>in</strong>g else <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g rocks. Sat.-Sun., Jan. 16-17. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park,Fredericksburg, 830/895-9630.www.fredericksburgrockhounds.org.PINETOP PERKINS CONCERT features the Grammyw<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gblues legend along with the Willie (Big Eyes)Smith Band <strong>in</strong> a very personal show. Sat., Jan. 16,7pm. Mayborn Auditorium, Temple, 254/773-9926.$12.50-25. www.cacarts.org.52 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E JANUARY 15, 2010 a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o mLITTLE HELPING HANDS FUNDRAISER Enjoy someMama Fu’s fare, mention Little Help<strong>in</strong>g Hands, anda portion of your bill will go to that organization.Sat.-Sun., Jan. 16-17. Mama Fu’s Asian House at theTriangle, 4615 N. Lamar #307, 358-6943. marissa@littlehelp<strong>in</strong>ghands.org, www.littlehelp<strong>in</strong>ghands.org/2009/family-fundraiser-at-mama-fus.` NAKED YOGA FOR MEN Ongo<strong>in</strong>g and open toall men, but it’s endorsed by the Gay Place becausegay men teach it, and gay men are encouraged toattend. Let it all hang out, baby. (Ask about the cloth<strong>in</strong>g-optionalco-ed alternative.) Sundays, 10:30am;Mondays, 7:45pm; Wednesdays, 8:30pm; Saturdays,10am. NiaSpace, 3212 S. Congress, 750-8211. $12.nudeyoga@texas.net, www.aust<strong>in</strong>nakedyoga.com.SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Saturdays,9am-1pm. Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd.,280-1976. Free. www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org.d GREEKS ALIVE (See Thursday, 1/14.)BOAT SHOW (See Thursday, 1/14.)CLIMATE PROTECTION CONFERENCE & EXPO(See Friday.)DOWNTOWN GHOST TOURS (See Friday.)w STAR OF TEXAS TATTOO ART REVIVAL(See Friday.)ART OPENINGS (See Visual Arts.)Okay Mounta<strong>in</strong> Gallery, Women & <strong>The</strong>ir WorkSPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film List<strong>in</strong>gs.)Moul<strong>in</strong> Rouge @ Paramount, 9:20pmWilliam Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet@ Paramount, 7pmMUSIC (See Music List<strong>in</strong>gs.)Goodie Mob Emo’sRiverboat Gamblers, Ume, Shapes Have Fangs,the Altars Red 7Monahans, Sad Accordions, Frank Smith <strong>The</strong>Ghost RoomAust<strong>in</strong> Video Bee Jamz Salvage Vanguard<strong>The</strong>aterNo Idea 2010 // Seeds + Systems Aust<strong>in</strong> Artand Music PartnershipSUNDAY 17MEDITATION CLASSES Sundays,9:30-11am. Chittamani Buddhist Center,1918 Bissel, 916-4444. $10.www.meditation<strong>in</strong>aust<strong>in</strong>.org.w HOPE FARMERS MARKET This weekly gather<strong>in</strong>gis part farmers’ market, part community meet<strong>in</strong>g, andpart arts exchange. Browse the local produce optionswhile learn<strong>in</strong>g about local organizations, sign<strong>in</strong>g upfor wellness opportunities, or participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a freeyoga class. Sundays, 11am-3pm. P<strong>in</strong>e Street Station,414 Waller, 699-6077. www.hopefarmersmarket.org.PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM Council Member LauraMorrison talks about the issues fac<strong>in</strong>g Aust<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>the new decade. Sundays, 11:30am. First UnitarianUniversalist Church, 4700 Grover, 452-6168. Free.www.aust<strong>in</strong>uu.org.BUDDHIST CLASSES & MEDITATION Expand yourheart, calm your m<strong>in</strong>d, and soothe your wallet.Classes are open to the public. Sundays, noon-2pm.Land of Compassion & Wisdom, 2601 Penny Ln. #230,921-6901. Free (donations appreciated).www.aust<strong>in</strong>fpmt.com.NONDUAL SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Tired of all thedualities <strong>in</strong> your life? Learn the basics of the deeppeace and stress relief that come with nondual studies.Noon. Casa de Luz, 1701 Toomey, 858-0149.Free. www.nondualstudies.com.d FLYING THEATER MACHINE Parents and their4- to 10-year-olds work together and add <strong>in</strong>gredientsto the off-the-cuff recipe. Br<strong>in</strong>g your suggestions tokeep the improv com<strong>in</strong>g. Sundays, 2pm. <strong>The</strong> Hideout<strong>The</strong>atre, 617 Congress, 971-3311. $5.www.fly<strong>in</strong>gtheatermach<strong>in</strong>e.com.LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS PANEL A panel ofdiverse experts discuss the importance of the upcom<strong>in</strong>gcensus and why be<strong>in</strong>g counted is imperativefor representation. 2:15pm. First United MethodistChurch, 1201 Lavaca, 478-5684. www.lwvaust<strong>in</strong>.org.` DIRTY SALLY’S NIGHT Relive Aust<strong>in</strong> gay barspast! To honor the old girl’s nickel beer memories, OCHoffers 50-cent beer on the patio (because the TABCmight have someth<strong>in</strong>g to say about a nickel). <strong>The</strong>nwhat? Well, you get down on your knees and crawl allthe way home – just like the good ol’ days. Sundays,5pm. Oilcan Harry’s, 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823.d BILINGUAL STORYTIME This six-week series ofstories from the m<strong>in</strong>d of Carmen Lomas Garza is presented<strong>in</strong> English and Spanish with songs, activities,and, of course, storytell<strong>in</strong>g. Wednesdays, 6pm; Sundays,3 & 4pm. Aust<strong>in</strong> Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado,472-2499. $6.50 (free on Sundays). www.aust<strong>in</strong>kids.org.MLK KEYNOTE ADDRESS This year’s speaker is Dr.Michael Eric Dyson, an American Book Award recipientand NAACP Image Award w<strong>in</strong>ner. <strong>The</strong> Grammynom<strong>in</strong>atedFisk Jubilee S<strong>in</strong>gers will perform andspread the word of peace. 6pm. Long Center for thePerform<strong>in</strong>g Arts, 701 W. Riverside, 630-7926. $15-30.www.mlkcelebration.com.` PRISM: UT LGBT CATHOLICS Explore what itmeans to be Catholic and gay, or even gay-friendly.Nonjudgmental, safe, and accept<strong>in</strong>g: 100% openheartedfellowship. 6pm. University Catholic Center,2010 University Ave., 476-7351, www.utcatholic.org,prism@longhorncatholic.org.CAFE CON LETRAS <strong>The</strong> Lat<strong>in</strong> American CulturalAlliance presents an even<strong>in</strong>g of Spanish-languagepoetry, short films, music, art, and more. ContactLACA if you would like to be a guest artist. 7pm. RutaMaya, 3601 S. Congress, 458-9949. $5 (free, 18 &under). www.alianzacultural.net.` HER HRC Grrlz will be BoiZ, Holly Lorka, and AllieRolison enterta<strong>in</strong> this Aust<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>stallment of a 35-cityconcurrent party. Get your tickets now. 8pm. El Sol yla Luna, 600 E. Sixth, 444-7770.d GREEKS ALIVE (See Thursday, 1/14.)78704 ARTISAN MARKET (See Saturday.)BOAT SHOW (See Thursday, 1/14.)LITTLE HELPING HANDS FUNDRAISER (See Saturday.)` NAKED YOGA FOR MEN (See Saturday.)w STAR OF TEXAS TATTOO ART REVIVAL(See Friday.)VISUAL ARTS (See Arts List<strong>in</strong>gs.)Dr. Sketchy Figure Draw<strong>in</strong>g Session UnitedStates Art AuthoritySPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film List<strong>in</strong>gs.)Moul<strong>in</strong> Rouge @ Paramount, 2pmWilliam Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet@ Paramount, 4:30pmMUSIC (See Music List<strong>in</strong>gs.)Las Crafty Foxes Trailer Park Potluck BeerlandMONDAY 18MLK DAY OF SERVICE Residents ofWilliamson County can volunteer for oneof the many opportunities north of Aust<strong>in</strong> by check<strong>in</strong>gwww.unitedway-wc.org.w KEEP AUSTIN HOUSED MLK DAY EVENTAmeriCorps <strong>in</strong> conjunction with other local charitieswill be provid<strong>in</strong>g services to more than 400 localhomeless <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g haircuts, foot-care cl<strong>in</strong>ics, a warmmeal, and other care items. E-mailaapprill@caritasofaust<strong>in</strong>.org to volunteer. 9am-1pm. St.Mary’s Cathedral, 203 E. 10th, 476-6182.LOCKS OF LOVE EVENT Donate your hair to kidssuffer<strong>in</strong>g from long-term medical hair loss and geta free cut and style <strong>in</strong> return. For those without thehair length to donate, 20% of the day’s proceedsalso goes to Locks of Love. 9am-7pm. Best Kuts,8516 Anderson Mill Rd. #106, 258-3644.www.bestkuts.com.w MLK MARCH & FESTIVAL <strong>The</strong> march fitt<strong>in</strong>glybeg<strong>in</strong>s at the Mart<strong>in</strong> Luther K<strong>in</strong>g Jr. statue on theUT campus (23rd & San Jac<strong>in</strong>to, 9am) and ends atthe state Capitol’s steps for a brief program (10am).Afterward, head to the Huston-Tillotson campusfor an outdoor concert (11am-3pm) featur<strong>in</strong>g localAust<strong>in</strong> bands <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Les & the Funk Mob. Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon, 630-7926. Free.www.mlkcelebration.com.
CALENDAR ( COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC) LIS TINGSLEGAL CLINIC Free legal advice from TexasRioGrande Legal Aid. Most Mondays & Wednesdays,6pm. Mondays: Mart<strong>in</strong> Middle School, 1601 Haskell.Wednesdays: Webb Middle School, 601 E. St. Johns,374-2700. Free. www.trla.org.NXNW DEMOCRATS MEET-UP This month’sspeaker is Democratic nom<strong>in</strong>ee for lieutenant governorRonnie Earle. Open to the public. 6:15pm.Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill, 9012 Research Ste.C-1, 380-9443. Free. www.aust<strong>in</strong>nxnwdemocrats.org.` LONE STAR LAMBDAS GLBT square danc<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong> Aust<strong>in</strong>? Heck yeah and yeeee-haw! Noth<strong>in</strong>gsquare about this group. Every week. Get <strong>in</strong> on theground floor, do-si-do. 7pm. Gethsemane LutheranChurch, 200 W. Anderson, 418-1629.<strong>in</strong>fo@lonestarlambdas.org, www.lonestarlambdas.org.` AS QUEER AS A ... <strong>The</strong> 3$ Bills (“<strong>The</strong>Queerest Th<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Improv”) whip out funny-make-’em-ups as part of Monday Night Mash. 8:30pm.ColdTowne <strong>The</strong>ater, 4803-B Airport, 524-2807. Free.AUSTIN TRAVEL CIRCLE MEETING First and thirdMondays, 7pm. Hostell<strong>in</strong>g International-Aust<strong>in</strong>, 2200S. Lakeshore, 444-2294. Free. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/aust<strong>in</strong>travelcircle.CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR MLK DAY In case yourplan was to get city bus<strong>in</strong>ess taken care of on yourday off, the offices are closed. www.cityofaust<strong>in</strong>.org.` NAKED YOGA FOR MEN (See Saturday.)SPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film List<strong>in</strong>gs.)James Brown Live at the Boston Garden 1968@ Alamo Ritz, 9:40pmTUESDAY 19BIRDING TUESDAYS mean two hours oftrail-walk<strong>in</strong>g and bird-watch<strong>in</strong>g with theTravis Audubon Society. Br<strong>in</strong>g your b<strong>in</strong>oculars. 8am.Aust<strong>in</strong> Museum of Art – Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th,300-BIRD. Free.www.travisaudubon.org.w DIVERSITYEXCHANGE LECTURESERIES Dr. JosephZavala discusses theexchange of ideassurround<strong>in</strong>g issues ofrace, ethnicity, gender,and class. 11am.Agard-Lov<strong>in</strong>ggoodBldg., Huston-TillotsonUniversity. Free.` KOOP = QUEERTweak your knobs (orHeath and Stephen’s):91.7FM. It’s OutCast,for and about theCentral Texas LGBTpopulation. You mighteven hear a Gay Placeron the air now andaga<strong>in</strong> … or every week.Tuesdays, 6-7pm. KOOP91.7FM. www.koop.org,www.outcastaust<strong>in</strong>.com.SCHMOOZE FORTHE CURE <strong>The</strong> YoungProfes sion als Councilof the Aust<strong>in</strong> Affiliateof Susan G. Komen forthe Cure <strong>in</strong>vite otheryoung philanthropiststo party for a cause.Learn what you cando to promote breastcancer awarenessand help raise funds.6-9pm. District 301,301 W. Sixth. Free.ypckomenaust<strong>in</strong>@gmail.com,www.komenaust<strong>in</strong>.org/ypc.d FAMILY MOVIENIGHT This month’smovie is the animatedPixar film Up. 6:30pm. Pleasant Hill Branch Library,211 E. William Cannon, 974-3940. Free.www.cityofaust<strong>in</strong>.org/library.HILL COUNTRY NUDISTS welcome all to thismonthly (clothed) <strong>in</strong>troduction to the nudie lifestyle.Third Tuesdays, 7pm. Mr. Natural, 2414-A S. Lamar,916-9223. www.hillcountrynudists.com.NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY MEETING DavidBezanson of the Nature Conservancy discussesrare plant communities of Texas and what’s be<strong>in</strong>gdone to preserve them. 7pm. Wild Bas<strong>in</strong> Wildernessmeet<strong>in</strong>g room, 805 Capital of TX Hwy. N., 472-1062.www.npsot.org/aust<strong>in</strong>.SINGLES MINGLE Don’t let your pipes freeze.Cupid.com helps you break the ice with this nopressuregather<strong>in</strong>g of s<strong>in</strong>gles. Sign up onl<strong>in</strong>eand see if you can produce some heat. 7:30pm.Submerged Lounge, 333 E. Second. $20.www.pre-dat<strong>in</strong>g.com.` KARAOKE WITH MARGARET Margaret’s onedamn f<strong>in</strong>e KJ. North Aust<strong>in</strong>’s fave neighborhoodgay bar may not offer cash to the best crooners(like some other bars), but someone might offeryou $$ to stop s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g. Tuesdays, 9pm. ’BoutTime, 9601 N. I-35, 832-5339.www.bouttimeaust<strong>in</strong>.com.LITERA (See Arts List<strong>in</strong>gs.)Teleportal Read<strong>in</strong>gs Hotel San JoséSPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film List<strong>in</strong>gs.)Heavenly Creatures@ Alamo Ritz, 7pm<strong>The</strong> Land @ Alamo Drafthouse South, 7pmMUSIC (See Music List<strong>in</strong>gs.)Jem<strong>in</strong>a Pearl Emo’sMovits! MohawkWEDNESDAY 20w BILINGUAL BEGINNERS COMPUTERLAB Learn the basics of comput<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g surf<strong>in</strong>g the Internet, sett<strong>in</strong>g up an e-mailaccount, and us<strong>in</strong>g Word tohelp you create a résumé.No sign-up is necessary.Wednesdays, 10am-noon.Terrazas Library,1105 E. Cesar Chavez, 974-3625. Free.www.cityofaust<strong>in</strong>.org/library.d SCIENCE FAIRPRESENTATION WORKSHOPGet tips and hands-on practice<strong>in</strong> the art of mak<strong>in</strong>g astrik<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>formative sciencefair display. 5pm. WellsBranch Community Library,15001 Wells Port Dr., 989-3188. Free.www.wblibrary.org.QUÉ ME CUENTAS Brushup on your Spanish throughdiscussion and read<strong>in</strong>g.Forty percent proficiencyis preferred, but the groupwill help you get there ifneed be. Wednesdays, 6pm.Faulk Central Library, 800Guadalupe, 974-7400. Free.www.cityofaust<strong>in</strong>.org/library.FOOD FOR THOUGHTLECTURE President of theTexas Freedom Network KathyMiller talks about the currentstate of the Texas StateBoard of Education. 7pm.American Legion Hall,2201 Veterans Dr.,472-3344. Free.www.centerfor<strong>in</strong>quiry.net/aust<strong>in</strong>.JANET HOLT presents herInvest<strong>in</strong>g: Start<strong>in</strong>g FromScratch, advice for the| PAUL PETERSON AT THE BAD TO THE millions of baby boomerswho somehow neverBONE COOK-OFF (SEE FRIDAY)thought they’d live longenough to need to worry about retirement. 7pm.BookWoman, 5501 N. Lamar Ste. 105-A, 472-2785.where YOU are thegalaxydancestudios.orgOver 30 differentclasses each weekThursday Nite is Family NiteChild & Adult ClassesAll Level of Fitness ClassesGalaxy Dance Studios is a non-profit charityHelp EndSexual & Domestic Violence<strong>in</strong> our CommunityDonate your vehicle today !www.SafePlace.org/vehiclesor call us at 512.356.1577Boats, Trucks, SUVs, Cars, & MotorcyclesAust<strong>in</strong>’s premier event space <strong>in</strong> the heartof the enterta<strong>in</strong>ment district is now tak<strong>in</strong>greservations for wedd<strong>in</strong>gs, receptions,birthday parties, corporate events, holidayparties and more.For availability or to schedulea walkthrough, please call us at512-391-1994.401 Sab<strong>in</strong>e Streetpalmdoor.coma u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m JANUARY 15, 2010 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E 53
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