Toast The French

Celebrate Texas! February 28-March 1, 2009, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm. Come celebrate Texas Independence with a weekend of fun, culture, and a celebration of our diverse local history. This is a free outdoor event.
Tours of the historic home are available 1:00 – 4:00 pm for regular admission prices.
Contact the museum for more information.
Mainstage Schedule of Events:
Saturday, February 28, 2009
12:15 pm Documentary Screening: "A Glorious Opportunity - The French Legation in the Republic of Texas"
1:00 pm Author Jeffery Kerr: Presentation on Austin Then & Now and Book Signing
2:30 pm Plumtucker Presents a History of Texas Music Concert
4:30 pm Documentary Screening: "A Glorious Opportunity - The French Legation in the Republic of Texas"
Sunday, March 1, 2009
12:15 pm Documentary Screening: "A Glorious Opportunity - The French Legation in the Republic of Texas"
2:30 pm Texas Archive of the Moving Image Presents "Progress Report Austin" and Other Historical Film Screenings
4:30 pm Documentary Screening: "A Glorious Opportunity - The French Legation in the Republic of Texas"
Celebrate Texas! February 28-March 1, 2009, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm. Come celebrate Texas Independence with a weekend of fun, culture, and a celebration of our diverse local history. This is a free outdoor event.
Tours of the historic home are available 1:00 – 4:00 pm for regular admission prices.

Yuk It Up

It's comedy for the New Economy! Meaning completely free, babies! Every first Sunday, after the free Stool Pigeon, the High Lords of Hilarity Murphy will bring it back home with both hands. (Actually, with all twelve hands, if you want to be literal.) Murphy is one of ColdTowne's most accomplished and ambitious house troupes, and they assure us that their free shows are in every way equal to shows you have to pay money for. Come judge for yourself! ColdTowne Theatre, 4803 Airport Road. 8:30p every first Sunday

Un Caged

Based out of Austin, Texas, the modern reincarnation of the Cage Percussion Players serves three core purposes. The first is to establish a performing body of repertoire that is similar to that of the original ensemble. This task includes seeking out original parts and authenticating instruments, implements, and performance practice. The second objective is academic based and focuses on historical perspectives of early American percussion ensemble repertoire. Bates Recital Hall, Robert Dedman Drive and Trinity Street. 2 PM
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Go Fly A Kite

Hundreds of kites will dance in the sky Sunday March 1, 2009 (10 am to 5 pm) at the 81st Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival. FREE admission. Everyone is welcome including pets on leashes. Kite flying demonstrations will be held all day and delicious food of all kinds will be prepared fresh at the event. See kite ballet, kite battles, kite buggies and giant kites over 50 feet long. Make a kite in the on field workshop. Free Kite Contest for homemade kites - both youth and adult categories. Trophies are awarded to the winners. Moonwalks, Face Painting, Kids activities and games, rock wall climbing, hula hooping and more. Fresh foods available of all kinds. Proceeds from vendor sales help break the cycle of child abuse. Free parking and shuttles Downtown at State Garage E, 1604 Colorado and at the Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road - Come on down to Zilker Park and enjoy Kite Day. Sponsored by The Exchange Club of Austin and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Rain date is Sunday March 8, 2009. More information at http://www.zilkerkitefestival.com. Zilker Park, 2201 Barton Springs Road

Tickling The Ivories

The Butler School of Music presents pianist Charles A. Enlow in a concert titled "Waterways and Byways: Musical Journeys and Discoveries." The performance will include Scriabin's Sonata no. 2; Faure's Six Barcarolles; and Rachmaninov's Etudes Tableaux, op. 33, nos. 1-8. Time: 8-10 p.m. Location: Bates Recital Hall, MRH Building. Admission: Free