LezGoAustin » Music

Interview with Elyse & the Aftermath

LezGoAustin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:17:32 +0000

Elyse Haren is a one-woman army and the music behind the Aftermath. Their self-titled debut album was recorded on a shoe-string budget, sheer passion and determination. Mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, Green Day), the Aftermath is now finely-tuned and available on iTunes. The press had this to say about Elyse: ”Armed with her distinctive vocals and unique knack for melody, she lets her passionate, musical spirit shine in every single track.” “The Ones Who Never Talk,” “One Photograph,” and “Shut Up and Listen” are just a few of the standout tracks that give a glimpse into the heart and soul of this talented singer/songwriter. Dave Schulz played keyboards on the record. Elyse’s determination and talent has put them far ahead of many up-and-comers.

Performing as one of the headliners at this Fall’s Donna Jam on Saturday night at Jovita’s, we wanted to get to know Elyse a little better and help introduce her to the rest of our lovely community of women who will be in attendance Saturday night!

LGA: Tell us a little bit about yourself, where are you from, and how you got into the music industry.

Elyse: ”A little about me… I’m a night owl, but not an all-nighter. I love bike riding, the rain, a great real-life TV mystery, good food and better company. I’ve always been a little fish in a big pond. I’m originally from New York City, but moved to Los Angeles when I was little because of life-threatening asthma attacks. Both my parents sing. My Dad attended the High School of the Performing Arts (The Fame School), so music runs deep through out my lineage. I danced and sang in musicals growing up, wrote poetry, and then after high school, I started writing my own songs.”

LGA: Who are you biggest influences? Is there any particular event or stage in your life or place you lived that really inspired you to get into music?

Elyse: ”Musically: Alanis Morissette, the Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, U2, The Killers

Personally: Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, and Lucille Ball”

LGA: For those who haven’t heard your music before, how would you describe your style? What other artists past or present would you compare yourself to?

Elyse: ”Intense pop rock with the intimacy of a singer/songwriter. I’ve been compared to the best of the non-drippy girls of the 80’s and more modernly to Florence + the Machine.”

LGA: What is your favorite year in terms of music? Meaning throughout the decades, which year in particular do you think produced the best music to date?

Elyse: ”I’m going with 1977, which had “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen), “Dreams” & “Go Your Own Way” (Fleetwood Mac), “Hotel California” (Eagles), “Breakdown” (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), “Barracuda” (Heart) , “Maybe I’m Amazed” (Paul McCartney and Wings) and Billy Joel’s “Just the Way You Are”.”

LGA: What is the craziest show you have ever played?

Elyse: “Craziest show will definitely be one of the shows on the current tour with Dave Schulz. Stay tuned, but Greg Pajer (guitar) and I once played a MySpace Records show where we had to sit in tandem. It was like playing on a school bus!”

LGA: Besides music, what else are you passionate about? What are your other hobbies?

Elyse: ” I’m passionate about the environment, equal rights, suicide prevention, and helping the homeless. I volunteer at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, but after I saw a man strip-searched on the side of the freeway in LA, it occurred to me how everyone donates clothing, but no one donates undergarments. So, in the next year I plan to start a non-profit organization, which will provide clean underwear, boxers, bras, tanks, and socks to the homeless.”

LGA: Describe a typical week in the life of Elyse Haren.

Elyse: ”Typically my day starts with walking my Border Collie mut , Melrose, and a soy latte, and of course can’t forget to feed my hefty Orange Tabby cat, Harrison. Then I’ll move onto email and band biz stuff, most likely picking up the guitar for a break, somewhere along the way. I spend my days either recording in the studio, rehearsing with the band, writing new songs, or working as the band’s manager. I am always inspired to write on walks, so after Melly’s late night walk, I’ll usually come back inside and write at least a verse or chorus on the guitar or piano.”

LGA: Have you found that lesbians compromise a large part of your fan base? If so, why do you think that is? If not, why do you think that is?

Elyse: “I have found that lesbians compromise a decent part of my fan base and I hope it’s because I represent a real woman, who isn’t a size zero, who writes her own songs and plays an instrument.”

LGA: What is your impression of Austin, Texas?

Elyse: ”Austin feels like home to us. It’s the first place we ever toured outside California and it’s truly the best city for live music. The people of Austin are so unbelievably supportive of the independent music community and it gives me hope for independent artists everywhere.”

LGA: If you could spend a day with any musician past or present, who would it be and why?

Elyse: “I’d love to spend the day Freddie Mercury because he was an original. His songs, his voice, and you just know he knew exactly how to host a party.”

LGA: We all know that even straight girls have girl crushes. Who is yours?!

Elyse: ”Rihanna.”

What to Do? Week of April 26th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:51:02 +0000

This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin. Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd!

MONDAY, April 26th:

Comedy:
***Funniest Person in Austin Contest***
Our girl Holly Lorka will be going for the title!!
WHEN – 8pm
WHERE – Cap City Comedy

Music:
***The Tosca String Quartet LIVE***
These 4 beautiful women are Austin’s premier classical crossover ensemble, and as a special guest at this performance they are welcoming Rostam Batmanglij, of Vampire Weekend as guest composer and performer!! It’s going to be an AMAZING show!
WHEN – 7pm and 9:45pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

TUESDAY, April 27th:

Performance:
***David Sedaris***
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Long Center

Networking:
***AGLCC Monthly Luncheon***
WHEN – 11 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE – El Sol y La Luna

Music:
*** Gay Karaoke***
WHEN – 9pm
WHERE – ‘Bout Time, 9601 North I-35

Trivia:
***Austin Lesbian Couples Trivia Night ***
Join this LGBT meetup team for some trivial fun!
WHEN – 7:15
WHERE - Joe’s Bar & Grill, 506 West Ave

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip! This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run. Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s at Galaxy Cafe on West Lynn (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, April 28th:

Music:
***The Spazmatics***
The Ultimate New Wave 80′s show!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Socializing:
***Hang Out Coffee Time***
Hang Out is one of the University of Texas’ LBGT social groups. They meet to have coffee and hang out every Wednesday night at 10 pm onward.
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE – Cafe Medici on Guadalupe

Sports & Rec:
***Austin LGBT Basketball Pick Up****
Been itching to get back on the court and shoot some hoops – come for some good, friendly, and free competition!
WHEN – 6:45 – 9 pm
WHERE – Oswaldo A. B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 East 3rd Street

***Austin Valkyries Recruiting & Training***
This all-women’s rugby team is invites new ladies with an interest to come to practice every Monday and Wednesday. Contact recruiting@austinvalkyries.com for details.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Burnet Middle School in North Austin

THURSDAY, April 29th:

Socializing:
Fashion Show for Texas 4000 for Cancer
The show will highlight local Austin retail stores and eateries including: Cru, Delish, Downstairs, Estilo, Froots, gallery d, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop and Plain Ivey Jane. Riders gearing up for the 2010 Sense Corp Texas 4000 For Cancer ride will also be in attendance.
WHEN: 6 – 9pm
WHERE: Bo Concept in the 2ND Street District downtown

Movies:
The 40 Year-Old Virgin Quote-Along
WHEN – 7:00 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

***The Ladies of the 80′s Sing-Along***
WHEN – 10:20 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Tennis Big 12 Championship Tournament***
WHEN – ALL DAY
WHERE – UT Campus

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 6 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Whole Foods (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, April 30th:

Socializing:
***L Style G Style May/June Issue Release Party***
Come watch the Wizard of Oz with your L Style friends, girls! Get your $20 Ticket TODAY – http://tinyurl.com/y22dx2r
WHEN – 7:30pm – 10:30
WHERE – L Style G Style Headquarters, 1412 Collier Street, 78704

***Gay & Lesbian Pool Players Meetup***
WHEN - 7pm
WHERE – Main Event

Movies:
Master Pancake – BRING IT ON!
Watch the comics make a mockery of this awesome cheer-tastic movie…
WHEN – 7 pm & 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Tennis Big 12 Championship Tournament – Quarter Finals***
WHEN – 3pm
WHERE – UT Campus

SATURDAY, May 1st:

Music:
***Boys on the Inside***
Fantastic new band lead by Ryan Kelsey. Check them out!
WHEN: 7:30pm – 9:30
WHERE: Irie Bean Coffee & Bar, 2301 S. Lamar 78704

Socializing:
***Hill Country Flyer Train Ride to Burnet – Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
Enjoyable, relaxing and fun afternoon on a vintage train ride to the town of Burnet. The train departs from Cedar Park at 10:00 and travels through the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy shopping at the gift shops and antique shops & lunch for a 2-1/2 hour layover. Watch the “Wild West Gunfight” at the Burnet Depot. Ticket are $28 for adults
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE – www.meetup.com/austinlesbiancoffeehouse

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Tennis Big 12 Championship Tournament***
WHEN – ALL DAY
WHERE – UT Campus

***UT Women’s Track – Texas Invite***
WHEN – ALL DAY
WHERE – UT

***Capital City Front Runner’s Run***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Movies:
***Action Pack presents the GLEE-Along!***
They’ll be cutting together all of the best musical numbers from the first half of season one and inviting everyone in the theater to harmonize beautifully along with the kids on stage on the screen. Whether you were the jock, the cheer queen, the homely dork, or the teacher searching for a return to your glory days, there’ll be something for everyone to Glee about.
WHEN – 3:45 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Master Pancake – BRING IT ON!
WHEN – 7pm & 10pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

SUNDAY, May 2nd:

Sports & Rec:
***UT Women’s Tennis Big 12 Championship Tournament***
WHEN – ALL DAY
WHERE – UT Campus

Socializing:
***Sunday Funday at Barton Springs – Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
WHEN – 2pm
WHERE – www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

Spirituality:
***Metropolitan Community Church***
A Christian church proudly serving the LGBT community in Austin for over 30 years. Take part in any of the 3 services on Sunday. www.mccaustin.com
WHEN: 9am; 11am; or 2pm
WHERE: MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks, 8601 South 1st St.

What to Do? Week of April 19th

LezGoAustin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:59:51 +0000

TUESDAY, April 20th:

Movies:
***Hey Homo! presents “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”***
This movie has a knockout cast including THE MATRIX’s Hugo Weaving and a young, shockingly bitchy Guy Pearce! And who could resist the opportunity to see Terence Stamp parading around in a dress?
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE -Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Socializing:
***Austin Gay Professionals Happy Hour***
WHEN – 5:45 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals

Music:
***Deville ROCKS Threadgill’s fabulous outdoor stage***
The “Cadillac” of girl bands, Sis Deville w/ Shelley King, Carolyn Wonderland, Floramay Holliday (guitar & vocals), Sarah Brown (bass) & Lisa Pankratz (drums), they’re not so much a girl band as a supergroup of Austin’s finest musicians. $10 Cover.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Boa! Get dressed up or come as you are! Everything is gold! Dance the night away- gypsy queen! Wildest Dream! Wild Women! Love’s Gonna Find You Yes it will, cruising up behind you in a Coupe de Vill.
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Threadgill’s on Riverside

*** Gay Karaoke***
WHEN – 9pm
WHERE – ‘Bout Time, 9601 North I-35

Trivia:
***Austin Lesbian Couples Trivia Night ***
Join this LGBT meetup team for some trivial fun!
WHEN – 7:15
WHERE - Joe’s Bar & Grill, 506 West Ave

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip! This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run. Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s at Zen on Guadalupe (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, April 21st:

Music:
***Lisa Marshall Performs***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Blu

The Spazmatics
The Ultimate New Wave 80′s show!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. A&M***
Come join the “left field lesbians” on the outside of the left field fence to cheer on the Horns in this rivalry game!
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – McComb’s Field

***Austin LGBT Basketball Pick Up****
Been itching to get back on the court and shoot some hoops – come for some good, friendly, and free competition!
WHEN – 6:45 – 9 pm
WHERE – Oswaldo A. B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 East 3rd Street

THURSDAY, April 22nd:

Music:
***Jenny Reynolds Performs***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE -MoMo’s

Movies:
The 40 Year-Old Virgin Quote-Along
WHEN – 7:00 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

***The Ladies of the 80′s Sing-Along***
WHEN – 10:15 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 6 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Milto’s Pizza on Guadalupe (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, April 23rd:

Music:
***Hummingbird Concerts presents Christine Havrilla***
This is a house concert series put on by a member of Austin Lesbian Coffee House. For more info check out www.hummingbirdconcerts.org
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

SATURDAY, April 24th:

Music:
*** Hells Belles***
This all-girl AC/DC cover band will make you throw your panties on stage. $10 cover.
WHEN – Midnight
WHERE – The Continental Club (south Congress)

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Oklahoma State***
Join the left field lesbians!
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE - McComb’s Field

***Capital City Front Runner’s Run***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Fundraising:
***Hill Country Ride for AIDS***
You can still volunteer for the ride and be a part of something powerful in beautiful central Texas! Check out details here - http://www.hillcountryride.org/
WHEN – 6 am
WHERE – Krause Springs

***What-A-Pancake Fundraiser***
Support the Blind Sided and Polar Bears Softball Teams (of the AustinLGBT Softball League). Two $50 Drawings at 8:30am and 9:15am. 50/50 Raffle – Raffle Tickets are $2 each….buy 7 get one ticket free! All you can eat pancakes, juice, coffee…… http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=104924286213817
WHEN – 8 am – 10 am
WHERE – Applebee’s IH-35 & William Cannon

Socializing:
***FOODIES – Ciao Meow***
Music on the porch, chats in the back. Singer extraordinaire Lisa Marshall performs!
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – House Wine

***Austin Lesbian Coffee House – Dog Hike at Turkey Creek***
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE – www.meetup.com/austinlesbiancoffeehouse

***Chain Poetry Salon – Austin Lesbian Coffee House***
Here’s how we do it: We pass a sheet of paper around the table, and each person adds a line or phrase or . . . word, if you prefer. Hilarity may ensue. Also inspiration, poetic license, and hints of the sublime.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

***Womyn’s Fest in Paradise***
Come out to relax, hear some awesome music, do some networking, have fun, and maybe start some new beginnings. Music includes JULIE NOLEN, ROBIN KIRBY (with Kat Drake), ADAMS OF EDEN LIVE, SAM & AMY (from Grrlz Will Be Boiz). There will be games with prizes, volleyball, meet and greet at the Roadhouse and a campfire party all night long.
WHEN – 11 am to 11 pm
WHERE – Lazy J Paradise GLBT campground near Lockhart, Texas (30 minutes from Austin)

Nightlife:
***Dancing at Rusty Spur – Celebrate One Year of Austin Lesbian Coffee House***
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Rusty Spur

SUNDAY, April 25th:

Comedy:
***The Bad Girls of Austin Comedy***
Featuring Holly Lorka!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Oklahoma State***
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE – McComb’s Field

Socializing:
***Stand up Paddle at Lady Bird Lake – ALCH***
WHEN – 9:30 am
WHERE – www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

***Happy First Year Anniversary – ALCH***
This is a picnic at Zilker Park. Bring your honey, your children, your pets! Bring your lawn toys too and let’s picnic and laugh and just have a great time. Lawn chairs, umbrella’s and sunscreen.
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE – Zilker Park

***Austin Lesbian Moms Monthly Meetup***
WHEN – 4 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/lesbianmoms-36

What to do? Week of April 5th

LezGoAustin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:55:41 +0000

MONDAY, April 5th:

Nightlife:
***Wolfevideo.com FINAL FOUR PARTY***
Check out all the details here - http://www.lezgoaustin.com/2010/04/05/wolfevideo-com-final-four-party/
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – The Industry Bar (San Antonio)

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street

TUESDAY, April 6th:

Nightlife:
***First Tuesday – Ladies’ (Lesbian) Night at Red Fez and RAIN***
Come watch Ginger A. Thompson kick off the night with some tunes at Red Fez then head over to RAIN for the after party!!
WHEN – 8:35 pm
WHERE - Red Fez and RAIN

*** Gay Karaoke***
WHEN – 9pm
WHERE – ‘Bout Time, 9601 North I-35

Trivia:
***Austin Lesbian Couples Trivia Night ***
Join this LGBT meetup team for some trivial fun!
WHEN – 7:15
WHERE - Joe’s Bar & Grill, 506 West Ave

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Texas Tech – Left field Lesbians!***
Join the ladies on the outside of the left field fence to drink some beer, bbq, and cheer on the horns!
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip! This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run. Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s at Wahoo’s Tacos (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, April 7th:

Music:
The Spazmatics
The Ultimate New Wave 80′s show!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Sports & Rec:
***Austin Valkyries Recruiting & Training***
This all-women’s rugby team is invites new ladies with an interest to come to practice every Monday and Wednesday. Contact recruiting@austinvalkyries.com for details.
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Burnet Middle School in North Austin

THURSDAY, April 8th:

Movies:
The Wedding Singer Quote-Along
WHEN – 7:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

The Ladies of the 80′s Sing-Along
WHEN – 10:30 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 6 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Whole Foods (7 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, April 9th:

Nightlife:
***Learning Secrets Presents: Gay Ghey Gaiye***
Friday’s focus at Red Fez is on the gay community. Ramesh (lead singer of Voxtrot) and Sam&tha Garrett are DJing. They are both gay, so, you know, they want all the gays to come and just share in some dirty disco dancing for a night. Music will range from house to gay disco to kitschy new wave and post punk, basically anything you can dance to, but no hip hop. NO COVER!
WHEN – 10 pm – 2 am
WHERE – Red Fez

***Guerrilla Queer Bar***
Wear Yellow!!
WHEN – 6 pm – 9 pm
WHERE – TBA

Socializing:
***Lipstick Lesbians***
Hang out and meet some fems! Girls of all types and styles are welcome!
WHEN – 8:30 pm
WHERE – Spiderhouse Coffee

***Capital City Front Runner’s Happy Hour – Trail Foundation Information Session***
Rusty Spurs is catering the session with a cash bar for beer, wine, and soft drinks, as well as some yummy cheese and fresh fruit.
RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=wall&id=593825447#!/event.php?eid=106833606003512
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Austin City Hall

SATURDAY, April 10th:

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Missouri – Left Field Lesbians***
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***Putas Del Fuego vs. Cherry Bombs – Texas Roller Derby!***
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Palmer Events Center

***Austin Outlaws Women’s Football SEASON OPENER – 10th Anniversary Season!***
Come out to help kick-off the Outlaws 10th season. Girls in pads and tight pants knocking each other over and scoring! Sounds like a good time!
WHEN – 12 pm
WHERE – Westlake HS Chaparral Stadium

***GALA – Golf Among Ladies Association***
GALA is a lesbian only golf league, which plays monthly at the public courses. While you do not have to be a good player, you do have to have played so that you know course etiquette and how to get around 18 holes. The format is a four person best ball scramble which allows women of all abilities to participate. There are prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and the team with the least amount of putts.
If you would like to play, contact Leslie at galagolf@hotmail.com
WHEN – tbd
WHERE – tbd

Volunteering:
***Clean Sweep Trail Clean Up – CCFR***
Join the Capital City Front Runners in helping clean up the Lady Bird Lake Trail! If you would like to volunteer, please send a quick email with your t-shirt size to daleherron@mac.com.
WHEN – 9 am – 11 am
WHERE – Meet at the Zach Scott Theater

Socializing:
***Central Market Coffee Clatch with Special Invite to Moms and their Kids***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Join the group to find out where and how to meet up! http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse

Fundraising Fun:
***White Trash Snipe Hunt for MS***
It’s like a big savager hunt for crazy adults.
Its a mixed crowd and anyone is welcome. We are raising money for the National MS Society. We are asking for a $ 5.00 donation.
We will have prizes for the best dress white trash folks.
It’s a extra chance to dress up and act crazy during the year. Or just come hang out and meet some new people.
Drinking for a good cause!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Shangri La, E. 6th Street

SUNDAY, April 11th:

Socializing:
***Austin Gay Professionals Kite Flying!***
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals/
We can meet up for coffee right before the kite flying – will confirm location to those who RSVP.

Music:
***Sounds of Pride – presented by the Pride Foundation***
This is a unique opportunity to experience an evening of music and memories featuring a unique orchestra consisting entirely of local gay and lesbian musicians, and their friendly allies. Guest soloist for this event is UT professor and violin virtuoso Brian Lewis. A cocktail reception of hors d, oeuvres and dessert will follow, as well as a chance to bid on valuable products and services from local businesses at a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Austin Pride Festival, which will be held June 3-6 at the Long Center. Everyone is encouraged to purchase tickets online at austinpride.org, or at the door. Prices are $25 and include both the concert, as well as the reception afterwards.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Hyatt Regency on Lady Bird Lake

Sports & Rec:
***UT Softball vs. Missouri – Left Field Lesbians***
WHEN: 12 pm
WHERE: Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***Gay Social Network of Austin – Capital 10k fun run/walk UNTIMED***
$30/person
WHEN – 8 am
WHERE – Auditorium Shores

Movies:
* **aGLIFF presents Brunch Time Boo-ya with Rebecca Havemeyer***
BRUNCH TIME BOOYA is so very thrilled and warmed to the heart to present BEAUTIFUL THING. It’s a movie that chills ya’ to the core with heartfelt purity and honest to goodness hope that ignorance in this world will not and shall not prevail. Two boys, a kooky fag hag, a small London suburb, and a bubble of adults who don’t know how in the blazes to handle true love.
WHEN: 1:30 pm
WHERE: Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

What to do? Week of Mar. 15th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:44:38 +0000

MONDAY, March 15th:

Nightlife:
***Gay Bi Gay Gay Presents: STRANGE PARTY***
Following the world premiere of the film “Strange powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields.”
Featuring:
Live entertainment by CHRISTEENE!
Beautiful movies of local hotshots!
Body moving orch pop dance party!
Mingling with filmmakers!
It’s FREE and open to all!!
WHEN – 9:30 – 1 am
WHERE – Sister’s Edge II

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street

TUESDAY, March 16th:

Nightlife:
***Switch Tuesdays @ Oil Can and Sister’s Edge II***
It’s lesbian night at Oil Can and guys night at Sister’s Edge II.
WHEN - 9:30 pm to 2 am
WHERE - Sister’s Edge II and Oil Can Harry’s

Music:
***Ginger A. Thompson – Red Gorilla Music Fest pre party @ Darwin’s Pub***
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Darwin’s Pub

Movies:
TV at the Alamo – LOST
LOST fanatics come join your fellow obsessed fans to watch the newest episode and enjoy great food and drinks!
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse SOUTH LAMAR

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip! This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run. Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s at Whole Foods (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, March 17th:

Festival/Nightlife:
Austin’s Largest Outdoor St Patrick’s Day Festival

We’re closing down 4th St and setting up a massive outdoor tent, beer garden and performance area. There’s no better way to kick off your St Patrick’s Day than with a pint of the black stuff and a traditional Irish breakfast. Doors open at 6am. Street Festival starts at noon and for the next 12 glorious hours you’ll enjoy the best line-up of music over two stages, perfect pints and craic that Austin has to offer.

4th St Stage:
Emerald Exiles kick things off on the 4th Street Stage at 1pm, followed by Sean Orr, Traditional Irish Dancers, Mighty Stef, Traveler, and Mysterious Ways headlining.

Fadó Patio Stage
We’ve made sure that you and your mates won’t be stuck for choice with a full line up on the patio ’til late!

Gilmer Moore kicks things off at 1pm, followed by Pipe & Drums, Think Lizzy, Traditional Irish dancers at 4:30pm, then Sean Orr, Mysterious Ways and Traveler playing ’til the wee hours

WHEN – ALL DAY!
WHERE – 4th Street/Fado Irish Pub

Music:
***bMUSEd Acoustic Music Showcase***
Enjoy some acoustic music – Ginger A. Thompson will be playing!
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Champion’s Sports Bar

***Melissa Ferrick plays at the Ale House***
One of the most well known lesbian singer/songwriters is in the ATX for SXSW!
WHEN – 12 am
WHERE – Ale House

LC Rocks
80’s cover band!
WHEN - 9:45 pm
WHERE – Sherlock’s

THURSDAY, March 18th:

Music:
***Boys on the Inside***
The band goes on promptly at 9p and end promptly at 945p. So don’t be late.
There are a limited number of special drink bracelets for those of you that are able and want too. RSVP to the Facebook event page to get your bracelet: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=360046812261&ref=ts
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Irie Coffee Bar, S. Lamar

***RedGorilla Music Fest – Ginger A. Thompson***
FREE show!
WHEN – 3:30 pm
WHERE – Cuba Libre

***RedGorilla Music Fest – Coles Whalen***
FREE show – 2 hot sistas in the band!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Thirsty Nickel

Nightlife:
***Third Thursday MissOUT at the Madison***
MissOUT- A ladies night at a trendy bar in ATX!
Regina Findlay presents MissOUT
every 3rd Thursday of the month
HOT female bartenders, kick ass music from DJ Kurupt and all the ATX ladies.
TO ALL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS!!!
bring your ID’s
CRAZY drink specials and super special prices for all teachers and students this Thursday the 18th! NO EXCUSES ladies, it’s SXSW, spring break and a beautiful Thursday!
Do MissOUT this Thursday and enter to win a chance to hang out with Pam Grier (Jackie Brown and Kit from LWord) in SA on April 5th at Wolfe Women’s Final 4 event at the Industry.
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – Madison Bar

Socializing:
***Austin Gay Professionals’ Happy Hour***
Come network with other LGBT professionals while having some drinks!
WHEN – 5:30/6pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals

Sports & Rec:

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 6 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Zocalo on West Lynn (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, March 19th:

Music:
***Patrice Pike***
$12 admission
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE – Saxon Pub

***Koffee House bMUSEd Music Showcase***
Ginger A. Thompson
Nathan Kaye
Anthony Hughes
Ian Hopkinson
Rudie Dane
Robin Smith
Karmina
Chris Pierce
Lady Danville
Jay Nash
Laura Jansen
Keaton Simons
Of Verona
WHEN – 2 pm – 8 pm
WHERE – Lucky Lounge

***10th Annual Invasion of the GoGirls during SXSW***
Showcasing the some of the best emerging female talent. Penny Jo Pullus, Laura McGhee, Jennings, Stephanie Nilles, Mo McMorrow, Camille Bloom, Havilah, Tawny Ellis, Jean Mazzei, Deborah Crooks. The event will raise money to help raise awareness for hepatitis C.

WHEN – 12 – 5 pm
WHERE - Austin Java on 12th and Lamar

***10th Annual Invasion of the GoGirls***
FEATURING MELISSA FERRICK! Other awesome female artists include: Addie Brownless, Laura Marie, Kathleen Blackwell, Staci’s Edge, Radagun, Bo Peep, DaRezarekt, and She Craves! FREE SHOW!
WHEN – 9 pm – 2 am
WHERE – Trophy’s Bar and Grill, S. Congress

Dance:
***Out Dance***
GoDance on Anderson Lane has an “out dance “class for GLBTs every Friday night at 7PM. Month of March (begins Friday 5th). It’s loads of fun and you don’t need a partner!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – GoDance on Anderson Lane

SATURDAY, March 20th:

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup – Morning Coffee!***
Get your day started off right – Come have a cup, meet and greet, and mingle!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Music:
***bMUSEd Music Festival ALL FEMALE SHOWCASE***
The annual female music showcase that gets bigger every year! LezGo is a promotional sponsor along with Goldstar ATX – so we want to see your lovely faces there!! VH1 will be there to tape Picture Me Broken – so here’s your chance to get on TV Only a $5 cover and you can walk in and out all day! Here’s the fabulous line-up of talented female musicians:
Grrlz Will Be Boiz
Ginger A. Thompson
Stephanie Erdel
See Green
Robin Smith
Stephanie Salvo
NOW ANNOUNCING——–GOD-DES AND SHE
Picture Me Broken
Lunic
Elyse and the Aftermath
WHEN – 1:30 pm to 10 pm
WHERE – SISTER’S EDGE II

***Jenny Renolds performs***
WHEN – 5 pm
WHERE – Flipnotics

Party/Fundraiser:
***15th Annual HRC Gala Dinner***
Join us for the Human Rights Campaign – Austin 2010 Gala Dinner & Silent/Live Auction at the Hyatt Regency. This is our largest fundraiser of the year! HRC has successfully worked to elect fair-minded members of federal and state legislatures and promoted LGBT legislation at the federal and state levels. HRC’s most recent success came when President Obama signed the Matthew Sheppard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act on October 28th, 2009. With other key legislation left to pass, HRC needs our help to continue the fight for FULL equality for ALL. Tickets and more info at http://www.hrcaustin.org
WHEN – 6 pm – 10 pm
WHERE – Hyatt Regency Hotel

Sports & Rec:

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Whole Foods!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

SUNDAY, March 21st:

Music:
***Gay Bi Gay Gay Music Festival***
A gay music festival happening on the last day of SXSW . Free to all ages, no advance purcahse necessary, no purchase necessary. You can also contact them at GAYbiGAYGAY@gmail.com
WHEN – 12 pm until – all NIGHT
WHERE – 4604 kitty ave. (that’s where Springdale meets MLK, and then just to the southeast)

bMUSEd Music Fest 2010! Female Showcase

LezGoAustin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:59:45 +0000

If you live in Austin…you know the streets are about to explode with people and music. That’s right – Spring is near and it’s SXSW time!

I know. When you think of SXSW you either think a) YES!! Crowds of people, booze, extremely loud music, late nights and craziness…or b) BOO!! Crowds of drunk people taking over my city and filling it with craziness.

Either way you think about it – I’ve got just the right thing for you! It’s called bMUSEd Music Fest and it’s an ALL FEMALE music showcase that takes place at Sister’s Edge II on Saturday March 20th! It’s pretty much an all day event – we’ve got bands playing from 1:30 in the afternoon to 10:30 at night!

Last year bMUSEd Music Fest was a HUGE! Over 500 ladies showed up to Rainbow Cattle Company to hang out, drink some beers (or red bulls), and listen to GREAT music!

This year it will be even BIGGER and BETTER! So, if you’re looking for a music showcase to attend during SXSW where you don’t have to wait in a ridiculously long line for a wrist band and then have to wait even longer for a drink…come down to our neighborhood lesbian bar where everyone’s a friend!

The artists this year include:

Grrlz Will Be Boiz
Ginger A. Thompson
Stephanie Erdel
See Green
Robin Smith
Stephanie Salvo

NOW ANNOUNCING——–GOD-DES AND SHE

Picture Me Broken
Lunic
Elyse and the Aftermath

Some of these bands are our hometown girls while others have come from far and wide to play for you! The cover is only $5 at the door – pretty darn good for 9 hours of awesomeness. And with a stamp, you can come and go as you like.

See you lovely ladies there – Saturday, March 20th at Sister’s Edge II!!!

What to do? Week of March 1st

LezGoAustin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:08:15 +0000

MONDAY, March 1st:

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street

TUESDAY, March 2nd:

Nightlife:
***First Tuesday @ Red Fez and Rain***
It’s lesbian night ALL NIGHT! Watch Ginger A. Thompson perform at Red Rez then move over to RAIN for the after party…girl bartenders and DJ.
WHEN – 8:30 pm to 2 am
WHERE - Red Fez and RAIN

Trivia:
Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Run, jog, walk, or skip! This Tuesday the crew will be having a 2010 goals meeting before the run. Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Wahoo’s Tacos (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, March 3rd:

Music:
***LC Rocks***
Hot 80′s coverband
WHEN - 9:45 pm
WHERE – Sherlock’s

Spazmatics
Austin’s legendary 80’s cover band!
WHEN - 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

THURSDAY, March 4th:

Movies:
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Quote-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Jiggy Crunk: The 90′s Pop-Rap Sing-Along
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Socializing:
***Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup – First Thursday!***
Join the ladies for coffee then off to walk the streets of South Congress for Thursday!
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Sports & Rec:

***UT Softball vs. Texas Southern***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Longhorn’s McComb’s Field

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Screaming Goat (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, March 5th:

Dance:
***Out Dance***
GoDance on Anderson Lane has an “out dance “class for GLBTs every Friday night at 7PM. Month of March (begins Friday 5th) is beginning
2 step. It’s loads of fun and you don’t need a partner!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – GoDance on Anderson Lane

Sports & Rec.:
***Heart of Texas -Classic 8 Tennis Tournament***
Austin’s Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club is putting on a tournament this weekend to benefit OutYouth. Go watch! To learn more… http://www.austintennisclub.com/hot8/
WHEN – Check website!
WHERE – Pharr Tennis Center on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, they will join the rest of the crowd at Austin Tennis Center

Movies:
Master Pancake Theater: Goldfinger
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Animated Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best animated short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN – 5:45 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Live Action Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best live-action short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

SATURDAY, March 6th:

Music:
***God-Des and She Official CD Release Party!***
We are excited to invite you to our OFFICIAL cd Release party in Austin, Texas on Saturday March 6th! Dj Johnny Juice will be spinning and we will be hanging out all night! Don’t miss this monumental evening! Club de ville: 900 Red River St, Austin, Tx. Doors open at 9:30 and it’s only $5 bucks for 21 ad up and $8 for 18+! Please RSVP if you are coming! http://www.facebook.com/AustinTennisClub#!/event.php?eid=320242844430&ref=ts
W”HEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Club Deville

Skyrocket
The AWESOME 70′s and 80′s coverband!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup - Morning Coffee!***
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Join so you don’t miss out! http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

***Lesbo Poker Tour***
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Contact Brandi Mahon if you are interested in signing up! – www.brandimahon.com

***Cabana House/Lake Travis Bonfire – Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
What to bring: Lawn chairs, any beverages you wish to consume
(please no glass), a dish to share, and a chill-laid back super
fun attitude! Warning-singing and a good time might occur!
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Join to find out…http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Movies:
Brunch at the Alamo – SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
WHEN - 1 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
Master Pancake Theater: Goldfinger
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Animated Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best animated short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN – 2:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Live Action Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best live-action short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN - 5 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Sports & Rec:

***Heart of Texas -Classic 8***
Austin’s Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club is putting on a tournament this weekend to benefit OutYouth. Go watch! To learn more… http://www.austintennisclub.com/hot8/
WHEN – Check website!
WHERE – Pharr Tennis Center on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, they will join the rest of the crowd at Austin Tennis Center

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Austin Java at City Hall!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

SUNDAY, March 7th:

Nightlife:
***AGLIFF’s Driskill Oscar Party***
You are invited to aGLIFF’s Driskill Oscar Party; benefitting aGLIFF and the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund at AIDS Services of Austin. Join aGLIFF and the Octopus Club as we watch Rebecca Havemeyer and Mocha Jean Herrup tear up the red carpet for our 82nd Annual Academy Awards® party.
General Entry: $30 (light faire and cocktails courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka)
Seated Dinner: $100 (3 course dinner and wine/cocktails courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka)
http://www.facebook.com/AustinTennisClub#!/event.php?eid=289128068254&ref=ts
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – The Driskill Hotel

Sports & Rec.:
***Heart of Texas -Classic 8***
Austin’s Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club is putting on a tournament this weekend to benefit OutYouth. Go watch! To learn more… http://www.austintennisclub.com/hot8/
WHEN – Check website!
WHERE – Pharr Tennis Center on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, they will join the rest of the crowd at Austin Tennis Center

Movies:
Brunch at the Alamo – SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
WHEN - 1 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Animated Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best animated short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN – 2:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 Oscar Shorts: Live Action Program
Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch all five best live-action short films of 2009 the way they were meant to be seen, on the BIG screen!
WHEN - 5 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz
2010 RED CARPET BASH
Almost since its inception, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has hosted the best Academy Awards Party in town. This and every year, you can expect all the great extras you’ve come to know and love – contests, prizes, embarrassing clips of celebrities in early forgotten roles, sing-a-longs and more.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz

Rockin For Love at Momo’s Feb. 8th

LezGoAustin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:30:25 +0000

Monday night at Momo’s a host of local musicians will come together to put on a benefit concert for a family in need. The fundraiser is for a woman named Holly Klein who has recently experienced great tragedy. Holly lost her two grandchildren, her 14 year old son, and her Son-in-law the day before Thanksgiving when an 18 wheeler broadsided her vehicle. Holly and her daughter were both badly injured but survived.

This kind of loss is unimaginable for many, so it’s time to open our hearts and help out where we can. A dear friend and co-worker of Holly is putting on the fundraiser to help the family pay for mounting bills. There will be a $10 donation at the door.

While the cause is serious, the night will be filled with rock, love, and fun. Some of our favorite local Austin musicians are showing their support by performing. Here is the line-up:

Ginger Thompson 8pm-8:45pm
Colin De Los Santos (Strangelove) 9:00pm-9:45pm
Auction and Raffle 9:45-10:00pm
Brett Randell 10:15-11:00pm
Robert Cooperman 11pm-12pm
Kalu James and his band and friends ( Josh Halverson and Jack Valen) 12pm-1:45am

The silent auction will feature the following items plus MORE:

Free personal trainer sessions
Gift Card to Saba Blue
Marriott gift card/certificate
4 layer Triple Chocolate Cake
Gift basket and cards from Double Dave’s Pizza
Earrings
Set of quality blank cards
CD’s

So ladies, come out on Monday to Momo’s to help out a family in need. You’ll get to hang out and listen to great music, perhaps win some great stuff, and not to mention – it will make your heart feel good!

What to do? Week of Feb. 1st

LezGoAustin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:01:53 +0000

MONDAY, Feb 1st:

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street

Food/Fundraising:
Eat @ Pluckers tonight!
All Pluckers locations in Austin are donating 20% of ALL of their sales today, Feb 1st, to The Red Cross benefiting Haiti relief! Show up, eat wings, drink beer, and do some good.

TUESDAY, Feb. 2nd:

Nightlife/Music:
*** FIRST TUESDAY***
Come watch Ginger A. Thompson kick off the night at Red Fez with a FREE show, then head over to RAIN for ladies night – girl bartenders, dj, and lots of hot eye candy!
WHEN – 8:35 pm to 2 am
WHERE – Red Fez and RAIN

Music:
New Found Glory, Saves the Day, hellogoodbye, Fireworks
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Emo’s

Trivia:
***FINALS at Mother Egan’s – Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week! They are in the FINALS!! Join this awesome Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Mother Egan’s Irish Pub on West 6th Street

Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Got the need for speed? At 5:30 pm the CCFR crew will be having a speed workout! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Screaming Goat (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3rd:

Music:
Spazmatics
80′s cover band!
WHEN - 9:30 pm
WHERE – Cedar Street Courtyard

THURSDAY, Feb. 4th:

Movies:
Moulin Rouge Sing-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Love Bites: 80′s Power Ballad Sing-Along
WHEN – 10:20 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Galaxy Cafe on West Lynn (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, Feb. 5th:

Networking/Socializing:
***Gay Professionals Friday Happy Hour Meetup***
Please sign up for the group first and RSVP! http://www.meetup.com/austingayprofessionals/
WHEN - 5 pm
WHERE - Paggi House

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SATURDAY, Feb. 6th:

Music:
***She Craves***
Come rock out! Show starts at 8:30, She Craves comes on at 11:30 pm… then Adrian and the Sickness close it at 12:30 am
WHEN – 8:30 pm
WHERE – Red Eyed Fly

Nightlife:
***Austin Gay and Lesbian Couples: Two Steppin’***
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Rusty Spur

Socializing:
***Lesbian Coffee House Meetup***
Join the ladies for a morning cup of coffee, mixing and mingling. Right now the event is FULL…but you can get on the waiting list!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Join to find out… http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Books:
***Lesbian authors sign their books***
Admission to the event is free. Come celebrate lesbian fiction with us and welcome the talented women who tell our stories! Carsen Taite is an avid reader and writer of lesbian fiction. Carsen works by day (and sometimes night) as a criminal defense attorney in Dallas, Texas. Other authors signing books are these: Clara Nipper, Mavis Applewater, Nat Burns, C J Harte, Brenda Adcock, Stecia Seaman, Kelly Sinclair, Peggy J. Herring and Erin O’Reilly.
WHEN – 2 pm
WHERE – Genuine Joe Coffeehouse

Sports & Rec:
***Hill Country Ride for AIDS Cocoa Social***
The Cocoa Social marks the beginning of our official training ride season! Dust off those bike shorts and meet up for some warm cocoa, good friends and a nice, easy ride around town. Everyone is welcome! Distances: 12 or 24 mile options.
WHEN - Meet up: 9:00 am Ride out: 10:00 am
WHERE – Starting location: 3809 Hidden Hollow Lane, Austin, Texas 78731 (Off Hart Lane between Spicewood Springs and Greystone)

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Austin Java at City Hall!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10:10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SUNDAY, Feb. 7th:

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Texas Tech***
WHEN – 1 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

***Lesbian Coffee House – Super Bowl Sunday!!***
WHEN – 6 pm

***Lesbian Moms Meetup: Super Bowl Party***
A family friendly way to watch the Super Bowl!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – http://www.meetup.com/lesbianmoms-36/

What to Do? Week of Jan. 25th

LezGoAustin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:09:09 +0000

MONDAY, Jan. 25th:

Music:
***Ginger A. Thompson @ La Zona Rosa***
FREE show at one of Austin’s best known venues!! It’s Ginger’s first time playing here so come out and have a few drinks.
WHEN - 9 pm
WHERE – La Zona Rosa

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street

TUESDAY, Jan. 26th:

Homo Revolution/Networking:
*** AGLCC Monthly Luncheon***
This month will feature:
Mark Walters has worked as a city planner for the City of Austin for almost ten years and has lived in Austin for 22 years. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Radio-TV-Film and a graduate degree in Geography and Planning form Southwest Texas State.
Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non members.
WHEN – 11:30 am to 1 pm
WHERE – Mangia Pizza, 2401 Lake Austin Blvd

***HRC January Tuesdays Together***
Join HRC Austin members, friends and allies for our award-winning monthly social at Flemings Steakhouse in The Domain. Flemings will provide some light nibbles as well as happy hour specials. Come mix and mingle and learn more about what HRC is doing locally, nationally and opportunities to volunteer for upcoming events. In addition, we will be signing up table captains and selling tickets for our 2010 HRC Austin Gala Dinner. For more information and how you can help with the dinner (sponsor, volunteer, donate an auction item or buy a program book ad) visit our dinner website at http://www.hrcaustin.org
WHEN – 6 to 8 pm
WHERE – Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
11600 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 140
Austin, TX 78758

Trivia:
***Mother Egan’s – Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week! They are in the FINALS!! Join this awesome Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Mother Egan’s Irish Pub on West 6th Street

Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Got the need for speed? At 5:30 pm the CCFR crew will be having a speed workout! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s El Chile on Barton Springs (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27th:

Books:
***BookWoman Reading and Signing***
Mikaya Heart will be having a reading + signing of her book: My Sweet Wild Dance. To find out more about the book, the author, and the event check out the website –
http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/mikaya-heart-reading-signing-my-sweet-wild-dance
WHEN - 7pm
WHERE – BookWoman, S. Lamar

Sports & Rec:
UT Men’s Basketball vs. Texas Tech
WHEN - 8 pm
WHERE - Frank Erwin Center

THURSDAY, Jan. 28th:

Music:
***Lisa Marshall performs***
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – TC’s Lounge

Socializing:
***Wymn to Wymn Meetup: Calling All Pool Players??***
Come play or just hang out and watch!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Sing up to find out…http://www.meetup.com/WymnToWymn-Meetup-Group/

Movies:
Old School Quote-Along – KEG party!
It will be a full on Keg Party, and they”ll be selling wristbands good for multiple drinks from a keg right in the theater. Sure, you could also just order by the pitcher from your server, but you can’t do a pitcher stand like you can with a keg stand, and what’s the point of drinking if you can’t do it upside down?
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Action Pack: 1999 Sing-Along
Holy crap. Not only did 1999 give birth to almost all of the pop music of the next ten years by giving us Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time” and Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” but the cheese element was in full effect with the Goo Goo Dolls, rap was awesome with “Back That Ass Up” AND Will Smith’s “Wild Wild West” AND Jay-Z’s “Can I Get A…”
WHEN – 10:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s ThunderCloud Subs on Lake Austin Blvd. (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, Jan. 29th:

Socializing:
***Captial City Front Runners Monthly Happy Hour***
Come hang out and meet the crew!
WHEN - 6 pm
WHERE - Sister’s Edge II

***Lesbian Coffee House Celebrates over 500 members***
Come and wear Orange (if you are a member)
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Join the meetup group to find out! http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Music:
***The Chelle Murray Band***
A member of the Lesbian Coffee house is promoting this band. The lead singer is sassy, hilarious, super talented …and puts on a great live show. She does country/bluegrass/blues/rock and mean versions of our favorite 80′s songs
WHEN – 6 to 8 pm
WHERE – Lucky Lounge

Dating:
***Out in Austin – Lesbian Speed Dating***
This is a Pre-Valentine’s Speed Date… find your honey for the holiday! You must sign up for this event: http://profile.myspace.com/Modules/Applications/Pages/Canvas.aspx?appId=119211&appParams=%7b%22rt%22%3a%22%2fExternal%2fFacebook%2fEvent%2fView%2f849417%22%7d&g=1′
WHEN – 7 to 10 pm
WHERE – Karma Lounge

Performing Arts:
***Talk and Performance with Tim Miller***
Free (no charge) – Performance Artist Tim Miller discusses and performs excerpts from his latest work, Lay of the Land. LAY OF THE LAND is Tim Miller’s saucy, sharp-knifed look at the State of the Queer Union during a time of trial. Careening from his sexy misadventures while performing in 45 States, to street protests for Marriage Equality, to the electoral assaults on gay folks all over the country, to a grade-school flag monitor, to choking on cheap meat caught in his 10-year old gay boy’s throat, LAY OF THE LAND friskily gets at that feeling of gay folks being perpetually on trial, on the ballot, and on the menu! LAY OF THE LAND is a “lay” in all kinds of ways: a sex-assignation, a queer citizenship map, and a narrative ballad with a recurrent refrain! (Miller’s favorite way-down-the-list definition for “lay”!).
WHEN – 2 pm
WHERE – UT Campus 2.180 Winship

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10:15 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SATURDAY, Jan. 30th:

Music/Socializing:
***Donna Jam***
A 5 women, one stage music showcase! Austin’s own little Lillith Fair! Tickets are $10 at the door. $8 if you contact info@lezgoaustin.com by Friday, Jan 29th.
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s Restaurant, S. First

Sports & Rec:
***GALA – Golf Among Ladies Association***
GALA is a lesbian only golf league, which plays monthly at the public courses. While you do not have to be a good player, you do have to have played so that you know course etiquette and how to get around 18 holes. The format is a four person best ball scramble which allows women of all abilities to participate. There are prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and the team with the least amount of putts. We have a yearly planned party/meeting along with other events after golf, either at the course or at someone’s house. This group is also a good way to meet other golfers who like to play golf. To get on the mailing list, get the schedule or sign up for the next outing, contact Lesley at this email address:
galagolf@hotmail.com

***Hill Country Ride for AIDS Cocoa Social***
The Cocoa Social marks the beginning of our official training ride season! Dust off those bike shorts and meet up for some warm cocoa, good friends and a nice, easy ride around town. Everyone is welcome! Distances: 12 or 24 mile options.
WHEN - Meet up: 9:00 am Ride out: 10:00 am
WHERE – Starting location: 3809 Hidden Hollow Lane, Austin, Texas 78731 (Off Hart Lane between Spicewood Springs and Greystone)

UT Men’s Basketball vs. Baylor
WHEN - 3 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew! Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Whole Foods!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10:15 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SUNDAY, Jan. 31st:

Comedy:
***Jest Fest – Featuring Holly Lorka***
A new comedy show at a South Austin landmark. Come top off your weekend by laughing at some of our finest and most adorable local comedians, including Carey Moore and Sean Mooney. $5 cover turns our all day Happy Hour into a VERY Happy Hour.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s Restaurant, S. First

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Baylor…PINK ZONE***
Come help the Longhorns turn the Frank Erwin Center pink for breast cancer awareness against Baylor.
WHEN: 4 pm
WHERE: Frank Erwin Center