"Star Wars In Concert" (Photo courtesy Lucasfilm Ltd.)
Just announced:
“Star Wars: In Concert”
“Star Wars: In Concert,” a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic “Star Wars” scores, will play two performances on June 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin.
Tickets, which range from $35 to $100, go on sale Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m. and are available at H-E-B stores, by phone at 477-6060 and online at TexasBoxOffice.com.
Accompanying the concert is an exclusive exhibit of “Star Wars” costumes, props, artifacts, production artwork and specially created behind-the-scenes videos from the Lucasfilm Archives.
The performances in Austin are part of the return of “Star Wars: In Concert” to North America, a 50-city leg of the worldwide tour that starts May 13 in Fort Myers, Fla. and will include dates in the United States and Canada.
Over 350,000 Americans attended “Star Wars: In Concert” during its three-month inaugural 47-city North American tour last year, which in January, Pollstar rated as the ninth biggest tour of 2009.
For more information, visit StarWarsInConcert.com.
EVENTS
Rodeo Austin
Travis County Expo Center – Austin
March 12-27
Rodeo Austin is hosting a line-up of over 100 concerts and 15 of the music industry’s top performers will take the main stage in the rodeo arena. Performers include Eli Young Band (March 13), Joe Nichols (March 14), Gary Allen (March 15) and Jordin Sparks (March 16). Visit rodeoaustin.com.
SXSW Conferences & Festivals
Austin
March 12-20
Visit sxsw.com for details.
Pflugerville Pfourth Pfriday Craft Pfair
Windermere Events Center
March 26 from 1-8 p.m.
The event includes music, food and crafts vendors and more. Admission is free. Call 217-6044 or e-mail winderemereventscenter@gmail.com for details.
“Disney On Ice presents: Worlds of Fantasy”
Cedar Park Center
April 21-25
“Worlds of Fantasy” showcases characters from Disney/Pixar’s “Cars,” “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid.” Tickets go on sale March 6 at 10 a.m.
Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22 and 23; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 24; and 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 25. Tickets range from $15-$45. Visit cedarparkcenter.com for details.
Smucker’s “Stars on Ice Tour”
Cedar Park Center
May 12
The tour will include 2009 men’s world champion Evan Lysacek, 2006 Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto, and 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. They will be joined by six-time national champion Todd Eldredge, two-time world bronze medalist Michael Weiss and more.
For tickets, visit cedarparkcenter.com or call 1-800-745-3000.
THEATRE
“A Little Night Music”
Palace Theatre – Georgetown
March 12-14
The Stephen Sondheim play, based on Ingmar Bergman’s film, centers on middle-aged Fredrik Egerman and those in love around him and with him. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday’s show is at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $8 (children) to $22 (general admission). Visit thegeorgetownpalace.org or call (512) 869-7469.
COMEDY
Jeff Dunham
Frank Erwin Center – Austin
June 26 @ 8 p.m.
Tickets are $40.50.
Tickets are on sale at H-E-B stores, by phone at 477-6060 and 1-800-982-2386 and online at TexasBoxOffice.com.
MUSIC
Antone’s
Jimmie Vaughan
March 12-13 @ 9 p.m.
G. Love & Special Sauce
April 3 @ 9:30 p.m.
Los Lonely Boys
April 8 @ 9 p.m.
Poi Dog Pondering
April 10 @ 9 p.m.
Toad the Wet Sprocket
April 16
For details, visit antones.net.
Continental Club – Austin
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
March 12-13
Visit continentalclub.com for details.
Frank Erwin Center – Austin
Elton John
April 10@ 8 p.m. Tickets range from $47-$127.
Carrie Underwood
May 12 @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event range from $35-$55.
Tickets for all events are will be on sale at H-E-B stores, by phone at 477-6060 and 1-800-982-2386 and online at TexasBoxOffice.com.
Hanovers Draft Haus – Pflugerville
Lost in Austin
March 12 @ 11 :30 p.m.
Johnny Hootrock with Burlesque Dancers
March 13 @ 11 p.m.
Love Generator
March 16 @ 9 p.m.
Visit myspace.com/hanoversbar for details.
Paramount Theatre – Austin
Joe Bonamassa
March 24 @ 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35-$60.
Jerry Jeff Walker
March 27 @ 8 p.m. Tickets range from $27-$250.
Visit austintheatre.org or call (866) 9PROTIX.

I love live music. Going to gigs and concerts is the best way to experience music. Live and Loud thats what I say..