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The Floating World at The Blanton

Print by Utagawa Hiroshige, courtesy of The Blanton B scene - Exquisite Visions of JapanFriday, July 11The Blanton Museum of Art (The University of Texas at Austin, MLK at Congress Ave.)$5 members, $10 non-members[info] | [tickets] "Simplicity is the badge of genius," wrote A. A. Milne (the…

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New Movie Releases: Hellboy II, Journey to the Center of the Earth and More

Hellboy II PosterHellboy II: The Golden Army The "Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense" is back, this time joined by a smarty-pants German agent named Krauss (voiced hilariously by Seth MacFarlane), and a whole gang of evil, ugly monsters. Based on the popular Dark Horse Comics series,…

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Cha Cha Queens Garage Sale on Sat.

Help these women raise funds for their 3 day walk to end breast cancer. (via Take Action Now: Our Promise to End Breast Cancer)

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Happy iPhone 3G Release Day: Slideshow

Photos of the line at the AT&T at 5th and Lamar early this morning (and the results of the wait) taken by KEB. It seems that if you were able to buy a 3G iPhone today or perhaps attempted to upgrade the apps for your "old" iPhone, you might have come across some issues. If you can't view the…

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The Archibalds and Hunter Cross and The Strays! Tonight, at Lamberts!

The Archibalds, Hunter Cross and The Strays, and La La QuarryTonight, July 11thLamberts ()$5, Show At 10pm[info]We here at Austinist jump at the chance to catch shows upstairs at Lamberts, home of fancy bar-b-que. What really sets this restaurant apart is they've developed into a…

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In the Pink: Love Courier Service Opens for One Night Only

JacklynPryor.com Pink: A (Love) Courier Service FundraiserSunday, July 13United States Art Authority (510 W. 29th St.)6pm-2am, $5 at door if you wear pink or come on bike, $10 otherwise[info]The folks behind Pink: A (Love) Courier Service are back, for one night only, to help Austinites…

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Ex-Bolm Studios, Big Medium Hosts First Fundraiser

Big Medium Studio Fundraiser: Night Owl and Early BirdFriday, July 11, 7PM- 11PM & Saturday, July 12, 10AM – 1PMBig Medium (5305 Bolm Rd.)Friday 7-11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.[info]East Austin art studio Big Medium—formerly known as Bolm Studios—will host its first…

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Austinist Interviews Brother Will: Fortunately Release Saturday Night

Brothers & Sisters CD ReleaseSat., July 12Club DeVille (900 Red River St)9 p.m. [info]In the years following Will Courtney's return from L.A. to play music with his sister Lily, Brothers & Sisters have left a significant footprint on the Austin music scene. Their style, a pop-folk…

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Nike Human Race

The Nike Human Race has gotten a lot of coverage, especially locally because Austin is one of just five North... (via This is Life in Austin)

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Music News & Notes: Daytrotter, Bookery, Exits & Maida Vale

As ever, the Daytrotter.com crew acknowledges all Austin has to offer in the way of incredible music. This week, they're featuring a session by Bill Baird's {{{Sunset}}}, featuring an unreleased tune called "Loveshines, Part II". But they don't limit themselves to songs these days. While…

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Monofonus Press and Domy Books Present: a Reading by John Wesley Coleman, More

Image from Domy Books John Wesley Coleman reading and more at Domy BooksSaturday, July 12 Domy Books (913 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX, 78702)7-9pm[info] Our new East Austin arthouse/bookstore neighbor, Domy Books, is linking up with Monofonus Press for an evening of the visual and written…

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Aliens Just Don't Understand: Master Pancake's Independence Day

still from ID4 Master Pancake Theater Presents: Independence DayFriday, July 11; Saturday, July 12Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (320 E 6th Street)7:30 and 10:30[info] | [tickets]Who loves Will Smith more than July Fourth filmgoers? That didn’t change this year, as Hancock’s 62 million dollar…

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iPhones in Austin, Tx. Sold Out

Thinking about getting one now? Forget about it. �At least thats what friends of mine have been told now by... (via Wetwired: Austin Texas Blog)

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Triller: Houston's Trae & the Diary of Tha Truth

Image from My Hood MusicTrae’s impeccable (and free!) Tha Diary of tha Truth mixtape opens with an Avril Lavigne sample, layered over some simple kick-cymbal action without any hint of irony: “I wake up in the morning, put on my face / The one that's gonna get me through another day /…

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Daring Escape Plan Foiled!

Authorities in Georgetown found a toddler strolling alongside I-35 in the wee hours of Friday morning. The boy, currently being taken care of by child protective services, lives at the nearby Water's Edge Apartments. Police say they've already identified the parents and have no plans to file…

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Girls Rock Camp Austin Showcase @ The Parish Saturday

Image from MySpace Girls Rock Camp Austin ShowcaseSaturday, July 12 & 26The Parish Room (214 East Sixth Street)Doors at noon, bands at 1 p.m., $5 donation suggested[info]If you don’t think girls can rock as hard as boys then maybe you should go all the way back to the 1970s and start…

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Austinist Weekend Music Preview: Slideshow Special & More!

Image provided by The Austin Music Electronic GRIDOn Friday evening, The Austin Music Electronic GRID presents a two stage showcase at Karma Lounge featuring live electronic music and a number of DJs such as EXCEED, Happy PANJOMA, Shuttle Debris, riTch N, and Daetron Vargas. It all kicks off…

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Nels Cline Giveaway: The Avant Romantic Plays Sunday at Stubb's

Beth Herzhaft Nels ClineMon., July 14Stubbs (801 Red River)8 p.m., $13[info] | [tickets]This unassuming-looking man on the right is Nels Cline, an extraordinarily talented guitarist who seemed destined to drift in and out of pop music's subconscious with avant jazz's finest and punk rock's…

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Tales Of Mere Existence "Going To College Expanded My Mind (Part 1)"

"Tales Of Mere Existence" By Levni Yilmaz W.O.G. Buy a Comic/DVD set from Lev! http://www.ingredientx.com/buy/main.htm For more comics, animations and correspondence, kindly visit http://www.talesofmereexistence.com If you gravitate towards isolated, obsessive nerd habits like I do,…

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The great iphone adventure

I almost bought an iphone last year. �But the cost of breaking my contract with sprint, and the thought of... (via Wetwired: Austin Texas Blog)

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Editorial: This is Stupid...

The chronicle's review of The Steps is shockingly bad... and this bad review isn't unique. (via Sounds Like Austin)

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