Christmas is coming, the geese (and Chris) are getting fat...

December 20-26

First of all, ladies and gentlemen, the dragon. Many, many thanks to those of you who donated CDs or who actually came over and helped sew them on! It was a huge hit. And many thanks to photographer Dale Rempert for these lovely portraits/action photos. When I look at the portrait on the left, I think, "Awww, that's my sweetie, Mr. Ben. And to think I made him who he is today. And I've created a monster." The photo on the right was taken at Lovejoy's on our pubcrawl (the photographer was also our designated driver; how convenient is THAT?!?!?), and I think "Behind every great man there's a woman," and that is literally true in this case. You can barely see my yellow/orange legs holding up the rear end of the dragon in this shot, but there I am.

Now the countdown to Christmas has truly begun. I'm actually not very good at countdowns; I was told there would be no math. However, this week's video proves that even the mathmatically challenged can find pleasure in the holiday spirit. Enjoy.




Thursday, December 20

Cornell Hurd
Jovita’s / 1619 S. 1st, 447-7825 / 8 pm (family)

Charles Thibaux & The Austin Cajun Aces
Cypress Grill / 4404 W. William Canon; 358-7474 / 6:30 pm (family)

Two Hoots & a Holler
Ego's / 510 S. Congress; 474-7091 / 11 pm

Jesse Dayton
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 / 9 pm

The Brew
Copa / 217 Congress Ave. / Austin, TX / 479-5002 / 10 pm

The Fabs
Guero’s / 1412 S. Congress; 447-7688 / 6:30 pm (family)

DJd Swing Dance
The Fed / 24th at San Gabriel / 8 pm

Cienfuegos; Albert & Gage
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar / Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 2 / 3:30 pm; 8 pm (family)

Johnny Who; Miss Lavelle White
Keep Austin Bizarre / Palmer Auditorium; 1st at Riverside / 7:30; 9:30 pm (family)
There's no reason on earth you need ever set foot inside a shopping mall with these fabulous alternative shopping opportunities!


Thru Dec 22

The Ultimate Christmas Musical: The Musical
Salvage Vanguard Theatre / 2803 Manor Road / 8 pm; $15
Believe me, this is NOT your grandfather's Christmas musical!!! You can trust me on this one. It will run Thursdays-Saturdays thru Dec 22. Recommended for ages 14 and over.


Friday, December 21

Dale Watson
Belmont / 305 W. 6th / 457-0300
I'm not sure what time they get started, so give 'em a call.

Mr. Fabulous & Casino Royale
Reed’s Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 8:30 pm

The Studebakers
Artz Ribhouse / 2230 S. Lamar; 442-8283 / 7:30 pm (family)

Asleep at the Wheel
Broken Spoke / 3201 S. Lamar; 442-6189 / 9:00; $15.00

Sara Hickman; Mary Hattersley's Blazing Bows; Ruthie Foster
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar / Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 2 / 3:30; 6:00; 8 pm (family)

Marcus Graf Quartet; Natalie Zoe; Terri Hendrix
Keep Austin Bizarre / Palmer Auditorium; 1st at Riverside / 5:30; 7:30; 9:30 pm (family)

Marshall Ford Swing Band
Jovita’s / 1619 S. 1st, 447-7825 / 8 pm (family)


Saturday, December 22

Dale Watson
Central Market / 4001 N. Lamar; 206-1000 / 6:30 pm (family)

Nash Hernandez Orchestra
Donn’s Depot / 1600 W. 5^th; 478-0336 / 9 pm

The Eggmen; Derailers; Van Wilks
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar / Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 2 / 3:30; 6:00; 8 pm (family)

Circus Yogis; Wendy Colonna; Ponty Bone; Elana James
Keep Austin Bizarre / Palmer Auditorium; 1st at Riverside / 12:00; 3:00; 5:30; 7:30; 9:30 pm (family)

Therapy Sisters
Artz Ribhouse / 2230 S. Lamar; 442-8283 / 7:30 pm
These gals know how to put the FUN in dysfunction!


Sunday, December 23

Dale Watson
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813 / 4 pm

Heybale; Shelly King Band; Ponty Bone & the Squeezetones
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar / Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 2 / 12:30; 3:30; 6:00; 8 pm (family)

Magical Michael; Passed Out Flyers; Bonnie Holmes; The Greyhounds
Keep Austin Bizarre / Palmer Auditorium; 1st at Riverside / 12:00; 3:00; 5:30; 7:30; 9:30 pm (family)

Heybale!
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10 pm; $6


Monday, December 24

Paris 49; Dale Watson
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 6:30 & 10 pm

Bayou Cajun Band
Evangeline Café / 8106 Brodie Lane; 282-2586 / 6:30 pm (family)

Django's Moustache; Carolyn Wonderland; Texana Dames
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar / Austin Convention Center Exhibit Hall 2 / 3:30; 6:00; 8 pm (family)


Tuesday, December 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Dale Watson's Annual Christmas Show
Continental Club / 1315 S. Congress; 441-2444 / 10 pm; $10

Wednesday, November 26

Roger Wallace
Ginny’s Little Longhorn / 5434 Burnet Road; 458-1813

Denia Ridley & Marc Devine
Reed’s Jazz Club / 9901 Cap of TX Hwy; 342-7977 / 7:00 pm

Erik Hokkanen's Gypsy Tribe
Lambert’s / 401 W. 2nd; 494-1500 / 6:30 pm

Mr. Fabulous & Casino Royale
Belmont / 305 W. 6th / 457-0300


ROAD TRIPS

Who's got time for a road trip?!?!?!??! I'm going to see my mama.


COMING SOON

Monday, December 31
Brave Combo
St. Paul's Lutheran Fellowship Hall / 3501 Red River / 8:30 $40-$50
This is Austin Ballroom Dancer's NYE party. What could be better than ringing in the new year with Brave Combo? It's the closest thing to world peace I think we'll see in our lifetime.

Monday, December 31
First Night Austin
Downtown / all evening / (family)
Check out the website for a list of diverse and eclectic (is that redundant?) activities for you and the whole family.

see ya on the dance floor,

chris