Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts

Thursday, June 14, 2007

African American Book Festival

Austin's 1st African American Book Festival will be held June 30, 2007 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Carver Library.

The Festival will feature New, Used, and Bargain Book Vendors; Swaps; Literacy Organizations and activities for the children.

Author Signings featuring Essence Bestselling Author Reshonda Tate Billingsley. She is the author of "Let the Church Say Amen," and "I Know I've Been Changed."

For more information, contact Carver Library at (512) 947-4926 or (512) 974-1010.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Events: Latino Music Month (Austin, TX)

These events are happening around the Austin, TX area.

Tues/May 15
Tres, Caffé Medici, 7pm
Acustyka, Room 710

Wed/May 16
Subrosa Union, Antone’s, 9pm
Justin Trevino, Ginny’s Little Longhorn
The Brew, Speakeasy
Los Flames, Guero’s Taco Bar, 6:30 pm
Cadaques, Cuba Libre
Javier Jazz, Las Palomas Restaurant (Westlake Hills), 7pm – 9pm
Cien Fuegos, Ruta Maya, 9pm-11pm
Trio Los Castros, El Rincon (Pflugerville), 7pm - 9pm
AT AIRPORT: Boca Abajo, Highland Lakes Bar

Th/May 17
Cerronato, Manuel’s (Great Hills), 6:30pm
Jonas Alvarez, Rio Grande Restaurant, 8 pm – 10 pm
Glovertango, Lambert’s, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Brew, Copa Bar & Grill, 9:30pm
Mariachi Relampago, La Feria, 7pm – 9pm
Soniquete, The Belmont, 6pm – 8:30pm
Trio 4Mas, Las Palomas Restaurant (Westlake Hills), 7pm – 9pm
El Gringo Mariachi, Little Mexico Restaurant, 7pm - 9pm
AT AIRPORT: Ramos Brothers, Highland Lake Bar
ARTIST OF THE DAY: Bocastria, City Council Chambers/City Hall, 5:30 PM

Fri/May 18
Latina Showcase featuring
Pati Ayala-McLean & Crash! Bam! Boom!
Cerronato with Special Guests Daniela Juarez (violin) and Susan Torres (accordion)
Texana Dames
Threadgills , 7:30pm
Cerronato, City Hall 12 noon
Los Lonely Boys, Stubbs
Subrosa Union, Carlos ‘n Charlies, 7pm
Pride & Joy Band, El Rincon (Pflugerville), 7pm – 11pm
Tres, El Rincon (Round Rock), 7pm – 11pm
Mariachi Relampago, Nuevo Leon, 7pm – 10pm
Mariachi Garibay, Azul Tequila, 9pm – 11pm
Acustyka, The Rock Room (Round Rock)
Big Frank Gomez, Baby Acapulco (Stonelake Blvd.), 7pm – 10pm
Nelson Saga y Arma del Alma, Baby Acapulco (US290 & I-35), 8pm – 11pm
Los Romanceros, Las Palomas Restaurant (Westlake Hills), 7pm – 9:30pm
Mariachi Continental, Little Mexico Restaurant, 7pm - 9pm
Mariachi Cocula, Casa Garcia’s Restaurant (William Cannon), 7pm – 9pm
Trio Los Embajadores, El Gallo Restaurant, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
AT AIRPORT: Puro Amor, Highland Lakes Bar

Sat/May 19
Sarah Fox & Joel Guzman, Auditorium Shores w/ Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Bruton & many more
Brave Combo, Jovita’s, 9pm
Cienfuegos, Central Market (N. Lamar) 6:30pm
Pride and Joy Band, El New Goal Post (Round Rock), 9pm – 1 am
El Tule, Brentwood Tavern, 6:30 pm
3 Jazz Collective, Sao Paulos Restaurant, 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Son D’Ritmo, Baby Acapulco (I-35 & Howard Ln.), 8pm –11pm
Big Frank Gomez, El Rincon (Pflugerville, TX), 7pm
Jonas Alvarez, Baby Acapulco (US290 & I-35), 8pm-11pm
Trio Los Embajadores, El Gallo Restaurant, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Musica Latina, El Sol y La Luna Restaurant, 7:30-9:30pm

Sun/May 20
Pride and Joy Band, Carlos n Charlies
Cienfuegos, Baby Acapulco (Barton Springs Rd.), 5pm-8pm
Tres, Baby Acapulco (Stonelake Blvd.), 6pm – 9pm
The Brew, The Oasis on Lake Travis, 7pm – 10pm
Guanahani, Manuel’s (Great Hills), 11:30am – 2:30pm

Mon/May 21
David Garza, Continental Club, 10pm

Tues/May 22
Philippe Vieux Trio, Caffé Medici, 7pm
Los Cochinos, Room 710

Wed/May 23
Justin Trevino, Ginny’s Little Longhorn
The Brew, Speakeasy
Los Flames, Guero’s Taco Bar, 6:30 pm
Cadaques, Cuba Libre
Javier Jazz, Las Palomas Restaurant (Westlake Hills), 7pm – 9pm
Cien Fuegos, Ruta Maya, 9pm-11pm
Trio Los Castros, El Rincon (Pflugerville), 7pm - 9pm
Pride and Joy Band, Friends, 10:30pm – 1:30 am

Thu/May 24
Mariachi Relampago, La Feria, 7pm – 9pm
Chaski, Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. 8th St., Noon Concert
Tres, Z Tejas Downtown, 6pm
Soniquete, The Belmont, 6pm – 8:30pm
Glovertango, Lambert’s, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Brew, Copa Bar & Grill, 9:30pm
Trio 4Mas, Las Palomas Restaurant (Westlake Hills), 7pm – 9pm
El Gringo Mariachi, Little Mexico Restaurant, 7pm - 9pm
Pride and Joy Band, B.D. Rileys, 10:30 pm
The Raspas, Troubadour Saloon, 10pm
AT AIRPORT: Haydn Vitera, Highland Lakes Bar
ARTIST OF THE DAY: Maneja Beto, City Council Chambers/City Hall, 5:30 PM

Fri/May 25
ALMA’s Latin Jazz Showcase featuring
Tres, Django’s Moustache, Tumbateo
George Morin & Jazz Suave (San Antonio), plus
The Return of the Jazzmanian Devil – Tomas Ramirez
Kenny Dorham’s Backyard & Longbranch Inn, 6:30pm – 11pm
Texana Dames, City Hall 12 noon
Sisters Morales, Gueros
Troubadour Saloon’s Rock Showcase featuring Bocastria & more
Acustyka, The Rock Room (Round Rock)
Pride and Joy Band, Roadhouse (Round Rock), 8pm – 12 am
Mariachi Relampago, Nuevo Leon, 7pm – 10pm
Mariachi Garibay, Azul Tequila, 9pm to 11pm
Tres, McCormick & Schmick’s, 8pm
Big Frank Gomez, El Rincon (Round Rock, TX), 8pm
Mary Welch y los Curanderos, El Rincon (Pflugerville, TX), 7pm
Jonas Alvarez, Baby Acapulco (Stonelake Blvd.), 7pm – 10pm
Los Romanceros, Las Palomas Restaurant (Westlake Hills), 7pm – 9:30pm
Trio Los Embajadores, El Gallo Restaurant, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Mariachi Continental, Little Mexico Restaurant, 7pm - 9pm
Mariachi Cocula, Casa Garcia’s Restaurant (William Cannon), 7pm – 9pm
AT AIRPORT: Latin at Heart, Highland Lakes Bar

Sat/May 26
Ruben Ramos, Mariachi Potosino, Celso Torres & Stampede, Fiesta Amistad in Round Rock; music starts 7pm
Cadaques, Central Market (Westgate)
The Iguanas, Continental Club
Lara & Reyes, The Elephant Room
Soniquete, The Belmont, 7pm – 9:30pm
Chaski, Austin Farmers Market, 10:30 AM – Noon, 4th St. & Guadalupe St.
Gustavo Rodriguez Band, Baby Acapulco (Stonelake Blvd.), 8pm –11pm
Cadaques, Central Market (Westgate)
3 Jazz Collective, Sao Paulos Restaurant, 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Pride and Joy Band, Boomers, 9:30 pm to 1:30 am
Trio Los Embajadores, El Gallo Restaurant, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Mary Welch y Los Curandero, El Sol y La Luna Restaurant, 7:30-9:30pm
Los Flames, Baby Acapulco (US290 & I-35), 8pm – 11pm
Cienfuegos, El Rincon (Round Rock), 7pm – 10pm

Sun/May 27
Sonido Boombox Rock Showcase at featuring
Chetes (Monterrey, Mexico), Arthur Yoria
Tody Castillo & More
Club Mohawk, 8pm
La Tropa F & Los Desperadoz, Fiesta Amistad in Round Rock; music starts at 7pm
Arturo Sandoval, One World Theatre
Gustavo Rodriguez Band, Baby Acapulco (I-35 & Howard Ln.), 8pm –11pm
The Brew, The Oasis on Lake Travis, 7pm – 10pm
Cienfuegos, Manuel’s Downtown, 11:30am-2:30pm
Guanahani, Manuel’s (Great Hills), 11:30am – 2:30pm

Mon/May 28
David Garza, Continental Club, 10pm

Tues/May 29
Philippe Vieux Trio, Caffé Medici, 7pm

Wed/May 30
Justin Trevino, Ginny’s Little Longhorn
The Brew, Speakeasy
Los Flames, Guero’s Taco Bar, 6:30 pm
Cadaques, Cuba Libre
Javier Jazz, Las Palomas Restaurant (Westlake Hills), 7pm – 9pm
Cienfuegos, Ruta Maya, 9pm-11pm
Trio Los Castros, El Rincon (Pflugerville), 7pm - 9pm
Pride and Joy Band, Friends, 10:30pm – 1:30 am
Subrosa Union, 101X Homegrown Concert Series, 8pm

Th/May 31
Glovertango, Lambert’s, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Brew, Copa Bar & Grill, 9:30pm
Soniquete, The Belmont, 6pm – 8:30pm
Mariachi Relampago, La Feria, 7pm – 9pm
Mary Welch y Los Curanderos, Manuel’s Great Hills, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Trio 4Mas, Las Palomas Restaurant (Westlake Hills), 7pm – 9pm
El Gringo Mariachi, Little Mexico Restaurant, 7pm - 9pm
AT AIRPORT: Los Jazz Vatos Quartet, Highland Lakes Bar

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Essence Music Festival Lineup

In the May issue of Essence, the lineup has been revealed!!!!


Thursday, July 5, 2007

-Ciara

-Ludacris

-O'Jays and Levert with Special Appearances by Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill

Friday, July 6, 2007

-Robin Thicke

-Steve Harvey

-Chris Brown

-Beyoncé



Saturday, July 7, 2007

-Ne-Yo

-Maze feat. Frankie Beverly

-Lionel Richie

-Mary J. Blige



Super Lounges: Will Downing, Rachelle Ferrell, Kindred, Kenny Latimore & Chante Moore, Lyfe, Najee, Rahsaan Patterson, Pieces of A Dream, Slum Village, Angie Stone, Ruben Studdard



Tickets are on sale now!! To order, visit Ticketmaster.com or call (800) 488-5252. Prices: $45, $56, $67, $72 Floor Seats: $83, $110





To see the list of hotels, see page 225.



To receive the Festival rates, you must book your hotel room online at essence.com or call the New Orleans Visitors Bureau at (877) 393-5833 for more information.


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