Entertainment Guide - Spring and Summer 2009

Entertainment Guide - Spring and Summer 2009

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By JJ Velasquez Friday, 06 March 2009

Entertainment Guide - Spring and Summer 2009
Live Music Venues

European Bistro

  • Live music featuring piano artists Friday evenings and accordion artists Saturday and Sunday evenings
  • Open Tuesday-Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Mondays
  • 111 E. Main St., Pflugerville
  • 835-1919
  • www.european-bistro.com

Graham Central Station

  • Happy hour until 10 p.m. weekdays
  • Wednesday: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. • Free admission for women, men 21 and older $5, minors $12
  • Thursday: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. • 18 and older $3, minors $10
  • Friday: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. • No cover 5-8 p.m. • No cover with cowboy hat and boots before 10 p.m. • After 8 p.m., men $6, women $5
  • Saturday: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. • No cover until 8:30 p.m., $6 after
  • 1719 Grand Avenue Parkway, Austin
  • 252-0664 www.grahamcentralstationaustin.com

Gumbo’s Louisiana Style Café

  • Live music Friday and Saturday nights from 7 to 10 p.m.
  • Lunch Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Dinner Tue.-Thu. 5-10 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m.
  • Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Monday wine dinners and private parties
  • 901 Round Rock Ave., Ste. D, Round Rock
  • 671-7925 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.gumbosroundrock.com

Hanover’s Draught House

  • Full bar, local artists, outdoor beer garden, horseshoes and dancing
  • Tuesday and Sunday: poker
  • Wednesday: open mic
  • Thursday: karaoke
  • Friday, Saturday and Monday: Live music
  • 108 E. Main St., Pflugerville
  • 670-9617 • www.hanoversaustin.com

Junior’s Grill & Ice House

  • Live music Tuesdays-Saturdays, pool table and darts
  • Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight
  • Happy hour Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m., all day Sunday
  • 119 E. Main St., Round Rock
  • 310-7777 • www.myspace.com/juniorsroundrock

Roadhouse Bar & Grill

  • Live music Friday, karaoke Saturday and Wednesday, jam sessions Thursday
  • Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-midnight, Saturdays 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
  • Sundays noon-midnight
  • Happy hour 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Sunday noon-7 p.m., daily drink specials
  • 1103 Wonder St., Round Rock
  • 218-0813

Star Co.

  • Live jazz music coming soon on Thursday evenings
  • 114 E. Main St., Round Rock
  • 388-6302
  • www.starcocoffee.com

Quinn’s

  • Live music, karaoke Friday, happy hour 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • 101 E. Main St., Round Rock
  • 310-9965 • www.quinnsroundrock.com
Family Fun

Austin Park’n Pizza

  • Park, kiddie park, video arcade games, indoor and outdoor climbing walls, go-carts, miniature golf, bumper boats, laser tag
  • • Children under 40 inches get in free • Children 40 to 47 inches $15.95 • Children over 47 inches $21.95
  • Monday: 50 percent off admission for customers with military ID
  • Tuesday: Adults $15.95
  • Thursday: 50 percent off admission for customers with college ID
  • 16231 N. IH 35, Pflugerville
  • 670-9600 • www.austinspark.com

Bat Viewing

  • View nightly flights at dusk
  • McNeil Road and IH 35 overpass, Round Rock

Ceramic Lodge

  • Pottery, painting, fused-glass and jewelry making, birthday parties, monthly workshops, summer camps
  • 18 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock
  • 248-2100 • www.ceramiclodge.com

Ceramics ’n More

  • Pottery, painting and crafts; birthday parties, children’s summer camp, monthly classes and workshops
  • 101 W. Pecan St., Ste. E, Pflugerville
  • 252-2243 • www.ceramicsam.com

Chuck E. Cheese

  • Pizza and children’s games
  • 401 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Round Rock
  • 385-2575 • www.chuckecheese.com

Gattiland

  • Gatti’s restaurant featuring theater, Western-style dining, sports room and video arcade
  • 1112-A N. IH 35, Round Rock
  • 255-6699 to make reservations for group and birthday parties • www.gattiland-rr.com

Jungle Java

  • Fruit smoothies, lattes, espressos, wraps and an indoor play space for children
  • 1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock
  • 494-4258 • www.junglejavaplay.com

Putt ’n Funn

  • Family entertainment including miniature golf, arcade, go-carts, batting cages and laser tag
  • 301 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock
  • 255-3866 • www.puttnfunn.com

Texas Jumping Beans

  • Moonwalks, birthday parties
  • School-time hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Sunday: noon-6 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays
  • 16708 Picadilly Court, Round Rock
  • 252-1980
  • www.texasjumpingbeans.com
Movie Theaters

Cinemark 14

Cinemark Movies 8

Tinseltown

Sports and Recreation

Blackhawk Golf Club

Chaparral Ice

Fast Eddie’s Billiards

Forest Creek Golf Club

G-Cue Billiards

  • 300 Hesters Crossing Road, Ste. A-1, Round Rock
  • 310-8925

Hard Drive Golf

Interstate Lanes Bowling

Tejas Golf Driving Range

Teravista Golf Club

The Hitting Zone

March

Feb. 28-May 12

Round Rock Area Arts Council exhibit

  • Artwork on display
  • Round Rock Higher Education Center
  • 1555 University Blvd., Round Rock
  • Mon.-Thu. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free
  • Call 716-4401 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule a group visit • www.roundrockarts.org

7

Daffodil Festival

  • Food, arts and crafts, and children’s games
  • Allen R. Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Bldg. 2, Round Rock • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free
  • 762-5594 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

Williamson County Symphony Orchestra concert

  • First United Methodist Church, 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock • 7:30 p.m. • Free www.williamsoncountysymphony orchestra.com
  • Chamber concert benefit “A Soldier’s Tale”
  • Fundraiser for the Round Rock Symphony’s first season • Concordia University, Black Box Theater, 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin • 7:30 p.m. • $30-$500 tickets
  • 466-06075 • www.roundrocksymphony.org

13

St. Patty’s dance

  • Social event for seniors • Allen R. Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock
  • 6-9 p.m. • $7 before March 1, $10 after; $12 for non-members of Allen R. Baca Center
  • 218-5499 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

14

David Box, Alto and Soprano Saxophones Classical Chamber and Solo Music Concert

  • Concert of celebrated repertoire and four world premiere compositions by American composers • Pflugerville Fine Arts Center, 1301 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville
  • 7:30 p.m. • $10 advance tickets online; $15 at the door; $10 students, seniors; $5 children
  • 323-252-6323 • www.davidboxmusic.com

21, April 18

Cardboard boat building school

  • Learn to build cardboard boat floats in preparation for the May 16 Boat Regatta
  • March 21 at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center, 1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock • 9-10:30 a.m.
  • April 18 at REI, 201 University Oaks, Round Rock • 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Free • 218-5540 • www.roundrocktexas.gov/rocktheboat

24

Taste of Round Rock and Auction

  • Family-friendly annual fundraiser for the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce that features 40 local restaurants with food samples at each booth
  • Dell Diamond
  • 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
  • 6-8 p.m. • $15 advance, $20 at door
  • 255-5805 • www.roundrockchamber.org

28

2nd Annual Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament

  • Proceeds go to blindness research and scholarships
  • Prizes: first place $300, second place $200, third place $100
  • Blackhawk Golf Course
  • 2714 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville
  • Registration 8 a.m.; Tee time 9 a.m. • $75 per person, includes green fees, golf cart, range balls, lunch and beverage tickets
  • 251-5466 • www.cityofpflugerville.com

28, 29, April 4, 5

Into Temptation 18th Annual Mystery Night at the Library

  • Audience participation play sponsored by the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library
  • Round Rock Public Library
  • 216 E. Main St., Round Rock
  • 7 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday • $15
  • 218-7000 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

30, 31

“Sordid Lives”

  • Play features adult content, not suited for children
  • Sam Bass Theatre, 600 N. Lee St., Round Rock 7 p.m. • General admission $15, seniors and students $13
  • 244-0440 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.sambasstheatre.org
April

4

Easter Pfestival at Heritage Park

  • A family event featuring an Easter egg hunt, free pictures with the Easter Bunny, pony rides, petting zoo, kiddie train, moonwalk and a clown balloon artist. Sponsored by the City of Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Department.
  • Heritage Park
  • 901 Old Hutto Road, Pflugerville
  • 10 a.m.-noon • Free
  • 251-5082 • www.cityofpflugerville.com

9

Flashlight Egg Hunt

  • Children ages 3 and older can bring a flashlight and Easter basket to collect candy and prizes.
  • 8 p.m. Parents assist, 8:30 p.m. children only
  • $4 before 5 p.m. March 20, $5 onsite, cash or check only • Festival area, Old Settlers Park 218-3217 • www.roundrockrecreation.com

9-Sept. 6

  • Round Rock Express minor league baseball games
  • Monday: $1 hot dogs and sodas
  • Tuesday: Half-price group nights, groups of 20 or more
  • Wednesday: Premium nights, featuring giveaways
  • Thursday: $1 sodas, half-price beer
  • Friday: Fireworks
  • Saturday: Premium nights, featuring giveaways
  • Sunday: Kids days, featuring giveaways
  • Dell Diamond
  • 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
  • Game times vary
  • Ticket prices: Berm/Lawn seats $6, Home Run Porch $7 ($8 day of game), Box Seats $12 ($13 day of game)
  • 255-2255 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.roundrockexpress.com

11

Easter Egg Hunt

  • Children are divided by age to hunt for candy and special prize eggs
  • Old Settlers Park
  • 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
  • 9 a.m. ages 0-4; 9:30 a.m. ages 5-7
  • 10 a.m. ages 0-4; 10:30 a.m. ages 8-12
  • Arrive 30 minutes before your child’s age group’s hunt • Free
  • 218-5540 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

18

18th Annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day

  • Activities to encourage children and their families to adopt healthier lifestyles; carnival games, youth health screenings, safety demonstrations and summer programs registration
  • Chasco Family YMCA
  • 1812 N. Mays St., Round Rock
  • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free
  • 246-9622 • www.ymcagwc.org

18-19

6th Annual Texas Road Rash Inline Skating Marathon

  • Recreational- to professional-level skaters compete in elimination races, full marathon or half marathon
  • Old Settlers Park
  • 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
  • Saturday elimination races
  • Sunday full marathon and half marathon
  • 218-5540 • www.texasroadrash.com

24

Crusader Fest Sock-Hop

  • A family event sponsored by the Round Rock Christian Academy featuring a live 1950s band, rock climbing wall, shopping, food and drinks
  • 301-A N. Lake Creek Drive, Round Rock
  • 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. • $10 per family
  • 255-4491 • www.rrca-tx.org

25

21st Annual Pflugerville Police Department Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair

  • Child identification; bicycle registration; safety instructions; and eight bicycle courses that include training on wearing a helmet, obeying traffic signs and using hand signals to teach children how to handle their bikes on the street. Hot dogs, sodas and water will be served. Trophies go to first-, second- and third-place winners in each grade from kindergarten through fifth.
  • Rain date May 2
  • Pflugerville High School parking lot
  • 1301 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville
  • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free
  • 670-5512 • www.cityofpflugerville.com
May

5

Cinco de Mayo party

  • Mexican lunch and a live mariachi band
  • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Bldg. 2, Round Rock
  • Noon-1 p.m. • $6 general admission
  • Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities clients $2
  • 218-5499 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

15-17

34th Annual Deutschen Pfest

  • Community celebration of Pflugerville’s German heritage with food, arts and crafts, live music, games, carnival rides and the annual Deutschen Pfest Parade
  • Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville
  • Friday: 5 p.m.-midnight, $4 wristband
  • Saturday: 10 a.m.-midnight, $5 wristband
  • 10:45 a.m. children’s parade, free
  • 11 a.m. Deutschen Pfest Parade, free
  • Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $4 wristband
  • 251-5082 • www.cityofpflugerville.com

16

Williamson County Symphony Orchestra concert

Round Rock the Boat Regatta

  • Cardboard boat race for adults and children ages 8 and up
  • Old Settlers Park
  • 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
  • Race begins at noon
  • Class I: $20, 1-3 adult participants powered by paddles/oars
  • Class II: $20, 4-7 adult participants powered by paddles/oars
  • Class III: $25 powered by other means
  • Youth teams ages 8 to 14 free
  • 218-5540 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

17

Round Rock Concert Series: Pictures of Them

June

19

Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Celebration

  • A family event hosted by The Voice featuring music and food
  • Round Rock Amphitheater
  • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock
  • 5-8 p.m. • Free admission
  • 218-5540 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

20

Round Rock Concert Series and Juneteenth celebration

  • Features a display by the Buffalo Soldiers, barbecue cookoff, three-on-three basketball, rock climbing and face painting
  • Round Rock Amphitheater
  • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock
  • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Eleven Fingered Charlie performs at 2 p.m.
  • Bava Blake and The Players perform 4 p.m.
  • Free admission
  • 218-5540 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

21

3rd Annual Lake Pflugerville Triathlon

  • Sponsored by the City of Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Department and Jack & Adam’s Bicycles • The race includes a 500-meter swim, 13.2-mile bike ride, 3-mile run • Wave starts and professional chip timing is limited to first 375 registrants
  • Lake Pflugerville, near the intersection of Pflugerville Parkway and Weiss Lane
  • 6 a.m. • $60 registration
  • 251-5082 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.cityofpflugerville.com
July

4

The July 4th Frontier Days Celebration

  • Independence Day festivities include a parade in the morning and free watermelon at the Lakeview Pavilion in the evening. A skydiver will fly into the festivities, then the Austin Symphonic Band will perform and the fireworks display will begin after dark.
  • 10 a.m. parade through downtown
  • Noon festival opens at Old Settlers Park
  • 12: 30 and 3 p.m. Sam Bass Shootout
  • 1 p.m. Pepper eating contest
  • 7 p.m. Free watermelon; 8 p.m. Skydiver
  • 8:30 p.m. Austin Symphonic Band
  • Dusk Fireworks • Free
  • 218-5540 • www.roundrockfrontierdays.com

2nd Annual Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival

  • The family event features a fireworks show, moonwalks, face painting, canoes, kayaks, swimming, food vendors and live music. Parking will be available onsite for $5. A free shuttle bus will run from two TBD satellite locations.
  • Lake Pflugerville, near the intersection of Pflugerville Parkway and Weiss Lane
  • 4 p.m. Pfestival begins; 9 p.m. fireworks show
  • Free admission • 990-4363
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19

Round Rock Concert Series – Marshall Ford Swing Band

24-Aug. 15

School House Rock Live!

  • Family-oriented production
  • Sam Bass Theatre
  • 600 N. Lee St., Round Rock
  • 7 p.m. General admission $15, seniors and students $13
  • 244-0440 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • www.sambasstheatre.org
August

15

5K for Clay

  • Run/walk in honor of Clay Madsen; event proceeds benefit the Clay Madsen Recreation Center
  • Clay Madsen Recreation Center
  • 1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock
  • 8 a.m. • Pre-registration ends Aug. 12
  • 218-3220 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

16

Round Rock Concert Series: Paul Eason

September

20

Round Rock Concert Series: Drew Smith’s Lonely Choir

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