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We are all so fortunate to live at our Juniper Springs apartment community in Austin<\/a>, where we are wrapped with endless music, film, and festivities to enjoy year-round.  And during August, it’s one of the best times to grab your family and friends to support the arts and culture that makes our City one of the tops in the country for music and so much more.  Enjoy these events this month, and keep your eyes on our Blog for things to do in Austin year-round!<\/p>\n

East Austin African American Musicians Celebration <\/a>
\nAugust 2 – 7, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

During this celebration, you and your family can join the celebration at the Texas Music Museum. It is during these festivities that the Museum will applaud the” invaluable contributions of nationally renowned musicians from East Austin, who have played a pivotal role in shaping Austin's reputation as the live music capital.”  On top is a performance of the Jays Jazz and other impressive musicians.<\/p>\n

Cool Summer Nights <\/a><\/p>\n

If you have yet to enjoy this free (or for a low fee) concert series in Austin, you really should put this on your ‘to do’ list. This month, the free concerts showcase some of our favorite artists and those who are here to launch their careers. Bring your blanket or low-back chair, and don’t forget to bring Fido to the show – as dogs are welcome on a leash. There’s lots of food and beverages as well. 
\nTo see the full line-up of free concerts in Austin, visit
TheLongCenter.org.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Mohawk Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s another super summer line-up that you don’t want to miss. Check out all the details and get your tickets now through this link.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s the line-up for this month:<\/p>\n

August 14 – An Evening with Mountain Grass Unit
\nAugust 15 – Dave Hause
\nAugust 18 – Peel Dream Magazine
\nAugust 24 – Get Up Kids
\nAugust 29 – Good Terms with Rematch
\nAugust 30 – Big Freedia<\/p>\n

Austin City Limits – Live at the Moody Theater<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date night out or no reason at all, there’s always something to see on stage at the Moody Theater, and this month is no exception. 
\nAugust 3 – Joshua Bassett
\nAugust 4 – OAR and Fitz and the Tantrums
\nAugust 7 – The Pretenders
\nAugust 8 – Treaty Oak Revival
\nAugust 9 – Forrest Frank
\nAugust 10 – 10CC
\nAugust 15 – Tim Minchin
\nAugust 15 – FLOW – Rock Band
\nAugust 17 – Ben Schwartz
\nAugust 20 – Lucky Dave
\nAugust 21 – Primus
\nAugust 22 – Los Angeles Azules
\nAugust 23 – Marca MP
\nAugust 30 – Kikuo
\nAugust 31 – America<\/p>\n

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series<\/strong>
\nNow through August 17, 2024<\/p>\n

Film, music, comedy, and a cool and classic setting at the Paramount Theatre in Austin. Make your plans now for a date night for family fun as you sit back and settle in to enjoy some of the best entertainment in August. This month the Theatre is celebrating its 50th year by highlighting some of our family favorites, which include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Oceans Eleven, The Goonies, Honey I Shrunk the Kids. The Classics also include long-time favorites with Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman in Sherlock Holm’s “Nortorious.”  And that’s just the beginning. <\/p>\n

See the complete calendar at AustinTheatre.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

65th Zilker Summer Musical<\/strong>
\nThrough August 15, 2024<\/p>\n

If you prefer to pack a picnic and enjoy theater in the great outdoors, the Zilker Hillside Theater is a perfect place to see free performances Thursdays through Sundays throughout the summer months. Right now, the Theater is presenting the musical “Legally Blonde.”  The Theater’s website provides this overview for you:
\nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!<\/p>\n

For more information about what’s showing now, and what’s to come this fall, visit Zilker.org.<\/a> 
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