CALENDAR COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC | L I S TINGSBY GERALD E. MCLEOD daytripsCentral Texasrodeos featuresome of the bestlive-action entertainmentin thestate. It’s a smalltowntraditionthat keeps growingin popularity.So far this year, many ofthe area rodeos have seenrecord attendance. “I don’tknow why it is,” saysJohnny Hoyle of CadillacRodeo Co. in Mexia.“Maybe people are juststaying closer to home.”Hoyle supplies the livestockfor the rodeo. He’s already produced shows in Marble Falls, Stonewall, and Eldoradothis year. Coming up, he’ll be in Schulenburg (<strong>Aug</strong>. 1-2), Boerne (<strong>Aug</strong>. 29-30), and Rockdale(Oct. 17-18).One of his favorite rodeos is the Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo. Part of Hoyle’s affection forBastrop might be that he won the bull-riding competition there in 1982, 30 years after his father,Booger Hoyle, won the same event.“<strong>The</strong> Bastrop Rodeo is a great atmosphere,” Hoyle says. “It’s a small arena, and you’re right ontop of the action.” <strong>The</strong> event began 61 years ago as a homecoming celebration for soldiers returningfrom World War II. It now includes a parade, carnival, dance, and high school reunion.“<strong>The</strong> smaller rodeos are the place to go if you’ve never been to a rodeo,” Hoyle says. At the bigstock-show rodeos, you might be too far away from the action to smell the excitement. At the smallerarenas, you can get up close and personal. “At Bastrop, you can stand on the fence and meetthe cowboys,” he says.Bull riding is the most popular event among fans. Hoyle says it’s not a matter of if a bull rider isgoing to get hurt, but when. Sharp Dressed Man, one of his bulls who was honored as Bull of theYear, can be particularly brutal when a cowboy gets on his back. But put him in the pasture with hisbuddies, and he’s as gentle as the cows, Hoyle says.<strong>The</strong> horses are a different matter. <strong>The</strong>y’re a breed that has retained its wildness. Built like drafthorses, the bucking horses are bigger and heavier than saddle horses. Hoyle advises newcomersto the sport to pay special attention to the characteristics of a bronc. “If it weren’t for rodeos, thisbreed probably wouldn’t exist anymore,” he says.After working with the same livestock for eight to 10 years, Hoyle says he grows fond of some ofthe animals. He tries to have a consistent group of good quality animals for the competition, buteach animal has its own personality. Sharp Dressed Man and Bo Diddley, a saddle bronc, are hiscurrent favorites. “You become attached to them like you would a dog,” he says.<strong>The</strong> Bastrop Rodeo takes place <strong>Aug</strong>. 1-2 with performances at 8pm. For information, visitwww.bastrophomecomingrodeo.org or call 512/303-0558. For a schedule of other area rodeos, go towww.cprarodeo.com.891st in a series. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of “Day Trips” 101-200, is available for $8.95, plus$3.05 for shipping, handling, and tax. Mail to: Day Trips, PO Box 33284, South <strong>Austin</strong>, TX 78704.outoftownSTAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS EXHIBIT isthe world debut of movie props from the upcomingfilm and previous Star Wars movies, includingObi-Wan Kenobi’s lightsaber and a full-sizedStarfighter. Through Sept. 1. Space Center, Houston,281/244-2100. $19 & $15. www.spacecenter.org.CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO has provided live entertainmentwith bull riding, saddle-bronc riding, steerwrestling, calf roping, and ladies barrel racingsince 1951. Friday and Saturday nights throughSept. 27. Resistol Arena, 1818 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite,972/285-8777. $7-30. www.mesquiterodeo.com.FIRST SATURDAYS means free admission to thegalleries and gardens of one of the most excitingart spaces in Texas that includes activities forthe adults and the kids. Sat., <strong>Aug</strong>. 2, 10am-2pm.Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas,214/242-5100. Free. www.nashersculpturecenter.org.TEXAS enters the last two weeks of its 43rdseason, with cowboys and cowgirls singing anddancing about Panhandle pioneers. <strong>Aug</strong>. 1-17. PaloDuro Canyon State Park, Canyon, 806/655-2181.www.texas-show.com.MARKET DAY attracts buyers and sellers fromaround the state to one of the largest flea marketsin Central Texas. Sat., <strong>Aug</strong>. 2. Lions Field, Wimberley,512/847-2201. www.shopmarketdays.com.COUNTRY MUSIC MONDAY presents this Oprystyleshow with local and guest musicians.Mon., <strong>Aug</strong>. 4, 7:30pm. Sons of Hermann Hall,Highway 77, Giddings, 979/366-9341.www.countrymusicmonday.com.SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS features actorsof high school age and younger presenting <strong>The</strong> Comedyof Errors and King Lear on the outdoor stage. Through<strong>Aug</strong>. 9. EmilyAnn <strong>The</strong>atre, Wimberley, 512/847-6969.$15 adult, $10 student. www.emilyann.org.60 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E AUGUST 1, <strong>2008</strong> a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o md SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL FINALS Try yourskills at this Wii blockbuster, and see if you’ll get oneof the last wild-card slots and play in the finals. Bringyour skills, or prepare to be stomped like a koopa.Part of Teen Fest <strong>2008</strong>. 1pm. Carver Library,1161 Angelina, 974-1010. Free.www.cityofaustin.org/library.` THE CAN ROCKETH Just as long as the ladiesstay outta the “crapper,” bringing some hard-rockingladies to the Fourth Street queer-boy haven shouldwork out just fine. It’s everybody’s favorite, KatyKoonce with the Hell Words. That sounds like it’sgonna kick some major ass. 9pm. Oilcan Harry’s,211 W. Fourth, 320-8823. Free.VIDEO & DISCUSSION features a screening ofElling, followed by a guided group discussioninspired by the movie’s themes. 7pm. HumanPotential Center, 2007 Bert, 441-8988.www.humanpotentialcenter.org.` YOU FEELIN’ POTLUCKY, PUNK? <strong>The</strong> fine folksat Creative Spirit UCC invite you to break bread withthem at an informal potluck. 5pm. Call for location.,527-4455. cheatham@austin.rr.com,www.creativespiritucc.info.BASTROP HOMECOMING & RODEO(See Thursday, 7/31.)SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (See Friday.)ART OPENINGS (See Visual Arts.)Domy Books, Gallery Lombardi,Wally Workman GallerySPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film Listings.)Journey to the Center of the Earth@ Paramount, 2pmJump! @ Arbor, 2pmPlanet of the Apes @ Paramount, 4:45, 9:40pm<strong>The</strong> Time Machine @ Paramount, 7:20pmMUSIC (See Music Listings.)<strong>The</strong> Secret Machines Stubb’sForever Changes, the Bellfuries Lamberts<strong>The</strong> Pack A.D. Hole in the WallBill Frisell Continental ClubOmar Tamez Salvage Vanguard <strong>The</strong>aterBlue Mountain Continental ClubSUNDAY 03ETHICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTIN Today’splatform will be on ethical dilemmas, byESA member Ethan Love. 10am. Laguna Gloria,3809 W. 35th, 835-9008. Free. www.esoa.org.d KIDS CONCERT Local singer Staci Gray gets thekids dancing and singing along. 10:30am. Ruta Maya,3601 S. Congress Ste. D-200, 707-9637. Free.www.rutamaya.net.LAMMAS RITUAL Celebrate the first harvest withthis ritual of sacrifice and rebirth. Bring a dish for thepotluck and donations for Diana’s Grove, a spiritualretreat center that is being threatened by logging.7pm. <strong>The</strong> Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd., 478-5282.www.tejasweb.org.d MALL MADNESS On the off chance your kidsaren’t completely hooked into the pop-culture merry-go-round,you can always take them to this mallevent featuring all the latest styles, games, andbrands. Pop sensation Kate Voegele will performand sign autographs to keep ’em screaming withglee. Noon-6pm. Lakeline Mall, 11200 LakelineMall Dr., Cedar Park, 512/257-8500. Free.www.simondtour.com.w MONKEYWRENCH BOOK & YARD SALE Yourfavorite radical bookstore is looking for donationsto its book and yard sale. Or perhaps you’re in themarket for some books or other general stuff. Eitherway, you’re in the right place, because the revolutionmight begin at the bargain book bin. 8am-8pm.MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 407-6925.www.monkeywrenchbooks.org.NATARAJA ECSTATIC DANCE Come and dance yourbody electric. This week’s theme is baroque pop.7:30pm. Khabele Studio, 701 W. Seventh, 832-6011.$6. www.natarajadance.com.PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY Local teacher andmaster storyteller Bob Lively will lead this classbased on Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton. Sundays,10am. First Presbyterian Church, 8001 Mesa,345-8866. Free. www.fpcaustin.org.SCRAPBOOK YOUR SUMMER Bring your scissors,photos, paper, an album, and anything else you mightneed to preserve your memories. Professionals willbe on hand to make those memories seem evensweeter. 2pm. Faulk Central Branch Library, 800Guadalupe, 974-7400. Free. www.cityofaustin.org/library.WOMEN’S SCHMOOZE EXTRAVAGANZA Localvendors hock their wares and hand out goodie bagswhile you schmooze and relax in a capitalist haze.A photo booth, readings, and demos complete theafternoon. Enter the raffle (the proceeds benefitbreast-cancer awareness), and you could be lookingat a day of spa pampering. 1-6pm. Marriott at LaFrontera, 2600 La Frontera, Round Rock. Free.www.thepowerofwomenevent.blogspot.com.d AUSTIN SUMMER MUSICAL (See Saturday.)BODY MIND SPIRIT EXPO (See Saturday.)IPHONE DEVCAMP (See Saturday.)d PETER PAN (See Saturday.)SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (See Friday.)SPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film Listings.)“Nobody’s Girl” and Other Short Videos@ <strong>The</strong> Blue <strong>The</strong>ater, 9pmJourney to the Center of the Earth@ Paramount, 3:30pmSolaris @ Paramount, 7pmSummercamp! @ Alamo Ritz, 6:30pmMUSIC (See Music Listings.)Jay Reatard Red 7Bill Frisell Continental ClubMONDAY 04` FERNANDO WOULD BE PROUDOh man. <strong>The</strong> gayest words ever: “ABBASingalong brought to you by Softball <strong>Austin</strong>.” Queerjust got queerer. How fun will this be? Dancing in theaisles, singing along, getting all gay on that movietheatre. Pass the popcorn. And Chanel. (See the GayPlace Blog for our love letter to Mamma Mia!) 6pm.Alamo South Lamar, 1120 S. Lamar, 707-8262.www.originalalamo.com, austinchronicle.com/gayplaceblog.BEYOND THE BARS: THE PRISON INDUSTRIALCOMPLEX <strong>The</strong> first in a series of discussions revolvingaround America’s prison system. This week, familiesof death-row inmates describe their experienceswith an unjust system. <strong>The</strong> mother of death-rowinmate Rodney Reed will be among the speakers.8pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop,407-6925. Free. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org.w BILINGUAL COMPUTER LITERACY COURSESLearn the basics of operating a computer and surfingthe Web at this new technology center provided bySouthwest Key. Feel free to jump in anytime duringthe eight-week program, or just use the comput-
CALENDAR COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC | L I S TINGSCOMMUNITY WORKSHOP: WRITING YOUR LIFEAS A WOMAN Need a nudge to get those creativejuices flowing? Women looking for a casual, creativeenvironment where they can share their wordswould do well to sign up for this motivating andpositive experience. Tuesdays, <strong>Aug</strong>. 5-26, 7-9pm.Unity Center, 9603 Dessau, 636-1346. $100, fourweeksession. www.deanlofton.com.ers on your own. Class will be taught in Spanishon Mondays and English on Tuesdays, and thelab will be open to the public on Wednesdaysand Thursdays for individual use. 6:30-8pm. AMDCommunity Technology Center, 6002 Jain, 462-2181.Free. www.swkey.org.JAPONICA SALON This series from the Japan-America Society of Greater <strong>Austin</strong> meets monthlyfor different programs exploring Japanese culture.Tonight’s presentation discusses the Art ofJapanese Acupuncture. 7pm. Casa de Luz,1701 Toomey, 476-2535. www.jasga.org.STONER LOVE SONGS BENEFIT Jet Baker andfriends sing songs that only a stoner could love.Actually, as a benefit for NORML, anyone who likesfreedom would love this evening of live tunes. 9pm.Ruta Maya, 3601 S. Congress Ste. D-200, 707-9637.$5. www.rutamaya.net.d SUMMER WRITING CAMPS <strong>The</strong>se two-hourclasses for the little writer in your family are taughtby some of <strong>Austin</strong>’s finest children’s book authorsand illustrators. Mon.-Wed., <strong>Aug</strong>. 4-6, 2-4pm.Windsor Park Library, 5833 Westminster, 499-8914.Free. www.writersleague.org.w WORLD RELIGION WORKSHOP This weeklyseries of lecturing and discussing world religionsfeatures an introduction to the Islam and Bahá’ífaiths. Award-winning author and UT professor ofworld religions Farnaz Masumian leads the discussion.A bit more understanding of different faithscould do the world some good. 7pm. HamptonLibrary, 5125 Convict Hill, 892-6680. Free.www.cityofaustin.org/library.COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR HEALTH CENTER(See Thursday 7/31.)SPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film Listings.)Pete Seeger: <strong>The</strong> Power of Song@ Alamo Ritz, 10pmSolaris @ Paramount, 7pmMUSIC (See Music Listings.)Underwater Sleep Project Carousel LoungeTUESDAY 0521ST CENTURY TRANSPORTATIONJoin a meeting of the <strong>Austin</strong> RegionalGroup of the Sierra Club, and see who is doingwhat when it comes to our transportation options,both present and future. Too many experts to namewill share their expertise so you can be informedand possibly participate in the molding of <strong>Austin</strong>’stransportation infrastructure. 7pm. Texas StateTeachers Association, 316 W. 12th, 476-5355,877/ASK-TSTA. Free. www.texas.sierraclub.org/austin.BUSINESS STARTUP ORIENTATION <strong>The</strong>se two identical,hourlong sessions will offer instruction on gettingyour small business off the ground. Before youknow it, you will have done your research, prepared,and finalized your business plan. Tue., <strong>Aug</strong>. 5, 4:30 &6pm. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.,974-7800. Free. www.cityofaustin.org/sbdp.EARTH-WISE LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP Thistwo-part course will have you planning irrigation,harvesting rainwater, and creating wildlife habitatsin your own yard in no time. Tue. & Thu., <strong>Aug</strong>. 5 &7, 8:30am-noon. Zilker Botanical Garden,2220 Barton Springs Rd., 974-3032. $15.www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden/training.htm.` LADIES NIGHT. OH. WHAT A NIGHT. Broughtto you by the crew that knew how to do it atGirlzCellar (Bobby Cook, U.S. Senate), boys andgirls, it’s time for another installment of your favoritefirst Tuesday ladies night, LuSHE, hooked upwith cheap drinks and hot lady ’tenders by the eyeful.Enjoy. Race you to the ceiling on that stripperpole. 9pm. Rain on 4th, 217 W. Fourth, 494-1150.LEGALLINE This free, once-a-month hotline is availabletoday for answering any legal questions youmay have. First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. 472-8303.MEET THE LENDER BUSINESS LOAN FAIR Whetheryou’re looking to expand or start a business, youcan’t do much without a lender. Meet, network, learnabout the lending process, and impress would-belenders with your airtight business plan. 4-8pm.Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.,404-4500. Free ($7, parking). www.cityofaustin.org/sbdp.w TEACHER CERTIFICATION INFORMATIONSESSION Interested in becoming a teacher in CentralTexas? If you have a bachelor’s degree, then come ondown, and find out what you need to do to earn yourRegion XIII certification. 6-8pm. Education ServiceCenter Region XIII, 5701 Springdale, 919-5366. Free.ecp@esc13.txed.net, kids.esc13.net/ecp.TOUR OF MEDITATION PRACTICES convenesregularly to explore a new relaxation or meditationapproach at each meeting. 6:15-7pm. HumanPotential Center, 2007 Bert, 441-8988. Free.www.humanpotentialcenter.org.w BILINGUAL COMPUTER LITERACY COURSES(See Monday.)d SUMMER WRITING CAMPS (See Monday.)SPECIAL SCREENINGS (See Film Listings.)That Obscure Object of Desire@ Paramount, 9:10pm<strong>The</strong> Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie@ Paramount, 7pmMUSIC (See Music Listings.)Freedy Johnston Saxon PubWEDNESDAY 068MINUTEDATING SINGLES PARTY Don’tget down on the dating scene, all you 45-to 59-year-olds. <strong>The</strong>re’s at least eight dates waitingfor you. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next quickdatesuccess story. 7:30pm. Legends Sports Bar &Grill, 8901 Business Park Dr., 696-8444. $40.lisa8mdaustin@yahoo.com, www.8minutedating.com.BUST A MOVE – SAVE A BOOB This group ofwomen will be attending the Breast Cancer Walk inSan Francisco. Help them collect more money forthe cause by dancing, drinking, and donating. Localsingles will also be up for auction, with the biddingstarting at sexy. 6-8pm. J. Black’s Feel Good Lounge,710-B W. Sixth, 653-1966. Donations appreciated.tausha@taushacarlson.com, www.marathon-re.com.EUROPEAN MOVIE NIGHT <strong>The</strong> final installmentof this series features No Man’s Land, a film fromBosnia/Herzegovina that is set during the mostintense fighting of that area in 1993. 6pm. SpicewoodSprings Branch Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.,974-3800. Free. www.cityofaustin.org/library.GATEWAY TO RECOVERY: ADDICTION Thistwo-part series repeats monthly. Today’s sessionaddresses abuse and dependence, the stages ofLive Music with <strong>The</strong> Biscuit Brothers,Ruby Jane and More!a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m AUGUST 1, <strong>2008</strong> T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E 61
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