HAAM Day 2019
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VOLUME XI SEPTEMBER 2019
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Decibel KLRU amplifies the stories that really matter to our community. Hosted by Judy Maggio. Join the conversation on our Facebook page at facebook.com/decibelatx The focus of the evening will be on the employment challenges and successes of people in Austin who have disabilities. Fridays at 7:30 pm
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Sam Houston Sam Houston is remembered today primarily for his activities in Texas, but in fact he was also a giant of theSeptember, frontier andKen a dominant American political figure in This Burns tells the story of the 1800s. Country Music and the remarkable stories of the people and places behind a true American art form.
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ZONA U R B A N A Applications Now Open for Austin Parks Foundation’s ACL Greening Program For the past 14 years, Austin Parks Foundation has been the primary beneficiary of ACL Fest, putting $35 million back into Austin’s parks. On its third year managing the festival’s signature greening programs, APF needs volunteers to help in these efforts. The Rock & Recycle Program encourages festival attendees to pick up a bag of recyclables from the grounds in exchange for a specially designed ACL Fest line-up tee. The Divert It! program encourages and educates attendees to sort and divert waste from the festival toward composting efforts on site. Plus, all volunteers get a t-shirt and a one-day pass wristband allowing them to enjoy the festival before or after their shift. Applications are now open and APF encourages everyone to apply quickly as spots are limited. More at austinparks.org. Apply now for the 2020 People’s Gallery Exhibition The City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Development Department invites Austin-area artists, galleries, museums, and arts organizations to apply for The People’s Gallery 2020 exhibition. This annual art exhibition showcases local artists throughout the first three floors of Austin City Hall. Applications for the exhibition are currently being accepted for 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artworks in any medium until October 17, 2019 at 5 p.m.
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Eligibility extends to artists 18 years or older, who reside or work in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis or Williamson. This year there’s an additional call, titled “Install The Wall,” seeking artists to propose site-specific installations for display in the Mayor’s second floor stairwell at Austin City Hall. The budget is $3,000, and will go towards insurance, materials, installation, and deinstallation of the work. Each applicant may submit up to five artworks, for free, for consideration. All applications must be submitted online. Both calls for artworks may be accessed at cityofaustin.submittable.com. Applicants are welcome to apply for either or both calls. A selection panel of local arts professionals will review the submissions and recommend artworks for the 2020 exhibition, which will be on display at City Hall from February 28, 2020 through January 1, 2021. This year’s selection panelists are exhibiting artists Meena Matocha, Dave McClinton, and Kemi Yemi-Ese. Music & Entertainment Division Updates The City of Austin’s Music & Entertainment Division has several initiatives underway regarding amplified sound violations. The Outdoor Amplified Sound Enforcement Standard Operating Procedure is developing a new interdepartmental procedure for staff to issue citations through an affidavit process with Austin Municipal Court as an alternative to relying on Austin Police officers as the only authorized officials to issue outdoor citations. The division is also hiring a full-time employee to facilitate this initiative. Additionally, the division is working with Austin 3-1-1 to consider improvements to the current process for reporting amplified sound violations to better address citizen concerns and improve outcomes. EQ Austin Journal is an online monthly for “ALL of Austin” that highlights the local music and creative industry, mirroring our community’s demographic profile. Since its establishment in 2008 as TODO Austin, the publication highlights our multicultural heritage and stories covering every ethnic community.
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14th Annual HAAM Day supports live music and local musicians in Austin HAAM Day, one of the Live Music Capital of the World’s most iconic annual events, is back for its 14th year in support of locals musicians. On Tuesday, September 24, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians will host its citywide fundraiser with hundreds of local businesses showcasing live music and/or donating a percentage of their daily sales to support healthcare initiatives for musicians. “HAAM Day is our largest fundraiser of the year and is critical to the continued success of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and our mission of providing access to preventative healthcare for Austin’s working musicians,” said Olga Campos Benz, HAAM Day committee chair. “Supporting organizations like HAAM helps to foster and nurture Austin’s unique creative appeal, and takes care of the musicians that make this city The Live Music Capital of the World – plus it will be one heck of a time!” In 2018, more than $565,000 was raised on HAAM Day for Austin musicians. This year, HAAM hopes to raise $610,000 to continue to expand services and meet the needs of Austin’s working musicians so the live music scene can continue to thrive. Patrons will find music at locations all over Central Texas, including conventional music venues as well as participating restaurants, retail stores, bank lobbies, grocery stores and more.
at 6 a.m. Beginning at 9 a.m., musicians will be performing at all Austin Area YMCA locations. Frost Bank Town Plaza will be hosting music under covered space on Congress Ave. from noon to 4 p.m. KOKE FM and NFP present the BMI Songwriter Showcase featuring Rob Baird, Parker Chapin, and a surprise guest at Guero’s Taco Bar from 5 to 8 p.m. GSD&M and C3 Present Latinapalooza featuring Patricia Vonne, The Tiarra Girls, Bidi Bidi Bando, Leti Garza and Lesly Reynaga at Historic Scoot Inn from 5 to 10 p.m. Tito’s Handmade Vodka presents the RECA Showcase featuring Hector Ward & the Big Time and The Nightowls at Antone’s from 6 to 9 p.m. FVF Law & SXSW present Tomar & The FCs at The ABGB from 7 to 11 p.m. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians provides access to affordable healthcare for Austin’s low-income, underinsured working musicians with a focus on prevention and wellness. For more information about HAAM and where to support Austin musicians throughout HAAM Day, visit myhaam.org.
“We set an ambitious goal this year and continue to increase our fundraising efforts because we want to expand our services and be able to proactively reach out to musicians around Austin who we know could benefit from HAAM,” HAAM Executive Director Reenie Collins said. “Since 2015, HAAM membership has increased by 40 percent, and we are working hard to keep our funding in line with that growth. The continued support of the community is imperative to the success of HAAM.” Throughout the day, Central Texans will be able to choose from more than 200 musical performances by Austin’s talented artists. Rob Mahoney will kick off the day’s music live from Whole Foods Market downtown
Mayor Steve Adler and HAAM’s Reenie Collins HAAM Day 2018 / Ben Porter Photography
The SIMS Foundation and Red River Cultural District present Safer Venues Fest Saturday, September 7. The mini-music and arts fest takes place at multiple music venues in the district in order to bring together the music community and local organizations working towards safety. The event will introduce the SIMS Foundation Venue Training Program, which aims to help local music venues address issues including mental health issues, sexual misconduct, substance abuse, etc. It will also introduce venues and the Austin music community to local organizations working towards safety, including SIMS Foundation, Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT), Front Steps, The Other Ones, Home Street Music and Rainbow Patrol ATX. The festival will initiate discussions regarding how the community can work in conjunction with these non-profits towards a common goal of a healthier and safer music community. The lineup features acts such as Billy Conquer, Blood, Born Twins, Bourgeois, Mystics, Chief Cleopatra, Christelle Bofale, Drint and Ex Romantica, among others. Participating venues, including Cheer Up Charlie’s, Barracuda, Empire Control Room & Garage, Mohawk, Scratchouse and Swan Dive, will donate a portion of their sales to the SIMS Foundation.
Join Black Fret Friday, September 6, for the final show of the Black Fret Summer Sessions at The Long Center. Catch the Peterson Brothers Band at 6 p.m., Suzanna Choffel at 7 p.m., Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad at 8 p.m. and Tomar & The FCs at 9 p.m. This Black Fret Summer Session is open to the public and admission is free. Hang out on The Long Center (701 West Riverside Dr.) lawn and enjoy amazing music from four talented Black Fret artists. For more information on this event and Black Fret, visit blackfret.org.
Don’t miss TEMPO 2019! Discover 17 temporary public artworks sited across Austin, including sculptures and murals! Locations at bit.ly/TEMPO2019map
For more information, visit simsfoundation.org.
Photos by Philip Rogers
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La Peña presents Viva Conjunto!, a photo exhibit by Bob Zink, featuring Conjunto musicians from San Antonio to Austin and surrounding areas. Live Music by Johnny Degollado y su Conjunto. Opening reception Saturday, September 14, 5-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 227 Congress Ave. --------------------------------------------Attend the live taping of a performance featuring Patricia Vonne (7-8:15 p.m.) and AJ Vallejo (8:30-9:45 p.m.) at One-2-One Bar. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show. patriciavonne.com. --------------------------------------------The Guadalupe Church Jamaica will be held on Sunday, September 1 and there will be plenty of Austin artists on the bill including Mia Garcia (12:30 p.m.) and Bidi Bidi Banda (4 p.m.), among others. Find the details of the festival on Facebook/Guadalupe Church. --------------------------------------------The 11th edition of Centroamericanto Fest will feature singer-songwriter Luis Enrique Mejía Godoy accompanied by the talented Manuel Guadamuz on guitar and Edwin Rayo on keyboard, Tato Henríquez from El Salvador, Amor por Panamá folkloric dance, Nicaraguan dances, local Central American artists and Central American food. Food and vendors starting at 5:30 p.m. Concert doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 7, ZACH Theatre, 202 S Lamar Blvd. cacfest. com --------------------------------------------Javier Jara sings songs of the late Victor Jara - an evening of remembrance with music, poetry, and art to reflect on the tragic events caused by the coup d’etat in Chile in 1973. Free and open to the public. Wednesday, September 11, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at La Peña, 227 Congress Ave. --------------------------------------------The 9th annual International Music Festival hosted by the Texas Music Museum will be held September 7 and 8 from 12 – 6 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St. Donations are greatly appreciated. texasmusicmuseum.org
Luis Enrique Mejia Godoy Glenda Martinez Photo
Austin-based AJ Castillo will take the stage with Devin Banda and Sunny Sauceda, September 6 at the Midnight Rodeo, 12260 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio. Doors at 7 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com. --------------------------------------------Latinx Psych Night with Austin’s Nemegata and San Antonio’s Volcán at The Far Out (formerly Nicolaza’s). On Saturday, September 28, the night starts at 7 p.m. with a special all-vinyl set from Greg Gonzalez (Grupo Fantasma, Money Chicha, Brownout.) Free entry/ all ages. 8504 S Congress. --------------------------------------------Join Jonas Alvarez Band at Manuel’s on Congress, Sunday, September 1 and 8, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. jonasalvarezmusic.com. --------------------------------------------Oscar Ornelas has returned from his European tour and has the following dates here in Austin: September 1 at Craft Pride, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; September 2 and 9 at Antone’s with Jabo and the Old Dogs, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; September 6 at Oskar Blues Brewery Austin, 6:30-8:30; September 14 at Craft Pride with Lee Braverman Band, 12-2:30 p.m.; September 14 at Eastside Kings Festival with East Side Blues Syndicate; September 14 at The Skylark Lounge, 8-9:30 p.m. oscarornelas.com.
Saturday, September 14, 2-3:30 p.m. Lucky Chaos Productions presents a modern rendition of the traditional Chinese Lion Dance with Lucky the Lion and his friends. Using music, dance, puppetry, and silent theater, “Lion and Friends” tells the story of the plucky, inquisitive, and oftentimes moody Lucky the Lion. Lucky’s story centers on his relationships with his friend, Goat, and his roommate, Fox, who wants to play loud music during Lucky’s naptime. This interactive show explores friendships, new experiences, and identities through the shenanigans of modern life. Friday, September 20, 7:30-9 p.m. Every quarter, Y’all We Asian and the Asian American Resource Center hosts an open mic where anyone can sign up to try out anything in front of an audience. Music, comedy, dance, poetry, film are all welcome.
On Exhibit: Aláàṣẹ: Messages within the Conjure by Nailah I. Akinyémi-Sankofa. Aláàṣẹ is Yoruba (West Afrikan) for one who possesses performative power, primordial force and the ability to create change. In this exhibition, Akinyémi-Sankofa presents a body of new works about the ways in which Afrikan performative power and ritual practice emerge through identities forged in the Afrikan Diaspora. Through multiple ethnic traditions and creative mediums, Sankofa uses her sartorial, sculptural, and ritual techniques to challenge the presence of colonial influence on Black cultures around the world. On view through January 11, 2020. Friday, September 20. Folktales Literary Society - Invisible: The forgotten story of the black woman lawyer who took down America’s most powerful mobster. Best-selling author Stephen L. Carter delves into his past and retrieves the story of his grandmother’s extraordinary life.
The ESB Mexican American Cultural Center and Frida Friday ATX present ¡Viva México! - A Celebration of Mexican Independence on Saturday, September 14, 5-9 p.m. This annual event celebrates Mexico’s Independence featuring visual art, dance, and musical performances that explore Mexico’s history through cultural art traditions. This year, entertainment will be by Guateque Son, Bronze Band, Son de Rey, Ballet Folklorico de Austin and Mariachi las Altenas. Additionally, the event will feature food trucks, free family activities and teen-led art projects. The event is free and open to the public. Limited free parking is available at the center, with free shuttle parking available from the Sanchez Elementary and Martin Middle Schools. September 14, 5-9 p.m., 600 River St. austintexas.gov/esbmacc.