BRIEFLY:

Jump into Pflugerville pools

The city of Pflugerville operates three community pools, Gilleland Creek Pool, Scott B. Mentzer Pool and Windermere Pool.

Scott Mentzer Pool opens Monday (June 7) and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed each Tuesday).

Gilleland Creek Pool opens Tuesday, June 8 and will be open each Tuesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m., with adult swim lessons from 5-8 p.m. It will be open weekends from 1-8 p.m.

Windermere Pool opens Monday (June 7) and will be open daily from noon to 7 p.m. (closed each Wednesday).

Locations

• Gilleland Creek Pool, 700 Railroad Ave.

• Scott Mentzer Pool, 901 Old Hutto Road

• Windermere Pool, 16800 Gower St.

Admission

Gilleland Creek Pool:

Residents: $2 per adult, $1 for children (up to 18) and senior citizens (55 and up).

Non-resident admission $3 adults, $2 for children (up to 18) and seniors (55 and up)

Scott Mentzer Pool:

Residents: $3 per adult, $1.50 for children (up to 18) and senior citizens (55 and up).

Non-resident admission $4 adults, $2.50 for children (up to 18) and seniors (55 and up)

Windermere Pool:

Residents $2 per adult, $1 for children (up to 18) and senior citizens (55 and up).

Non-resident admission $3 adults, $2 for children (up to 18) and seniors (55 and up)

Visit cityofpflugerville.com/pools for more details and for information on multi-visit pool passes.

‘Yo Gabba Gabba Live’

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour debut, a headlining performance at The White House, a critically-acclaimed, chart-topping album, and an appearance at Coachella that garnered rave reviews from spectators and media alike, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of “Yo Gabba Gabba” are heading back on the road with “Yo Gabba Gabba Live: There’s a Party in my City.”

The show makes a stop at Cedar Park Center for two shows Dec. 11. Shows will be at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

A children’s television series, “Yo Gabba Gabba” premiered on Nickelodeon in 2007 and has won critical acclaim.

“Yo Gabba Gabba Live” features music, singing, dancing and animation. The show is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life.

Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day.” Special guests will join the party on stage for the Super Music Friends Show and Dancey Dance segments.

Pre-sale tickets are available to American Express Cardmembers starting Thursday, May 20. The public on-sale will begin Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m.

Summer movies at the Paramount

The Paramount Theatre in Austin recently announced this year marks the 35th summer of classic films at the Paramount. More than 80 films will be screened, featuring new prints, restored foreign classics, 70mm spectaculars and Warner Brothers cartoons before screenings.

Screenings will include “Psycho” (1960), “Batman” (1966) with an appearance by actor Adam West, “Raging Bull” (1980), “Bride of Frankenstein,” “Ghost” and “Lawrence of Arabia.”

The series will kick off with a “Casablanca” pre-screening party. The season will also include “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” martinis and manicures, a Gay Pride Weekend Majestic Party with “To Wong Foo,” the second annual “Big Lebowski” scavenger hunt and more.

The Paramount Summer Film Series takes place May 20-Sept. 12.

Melissa Ethridge at Bass Concert Hall

Grammy and Oscar Award winner Melissa Ethridge will perform at Bass Concert Hall in Austin Aug. 2.

Since 1988, Etheridge has written and recorded a stable of hits which include, “Bring Me Some Water,” “Ain’t it Heavy,” “I’m the Only One,” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over,” “Angels Would Fall,” “I Run for Life” and “I Need to Wake Up.” Ethridge’s 10th and latest studio album, “Fearless Love” arrives two and a half years after her autobiographical “The Awakening” and six years after her battle with breast cancer.

Tickets are on sale at most H-E-B stores, online at TexasPerformingArts.org and by phone at 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

Cronkite exhibit on display

The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum and The University of Texas at Austin’s Dolph Briscoe Center for American History recently announced the new exhibit “Cronkite: Eyewitness to a Century,” now on display at the LBJ Library in Austin.

“Cronkite: Eyewitness to a Century” is the first exhibit to explore broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite’s experiences with some of the most crucial moments in history, including D-Day, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal and the space race. The exhibit runs through Jan 3. The LBJ Library is open everyday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission and parking are free.

Underwood a big draw

Carrie Underwood’s “Play On Tour” delighted a sold out crowd of 7,100 May 12 at The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin.

Underwood’s set list included crowd favorites “Temporary Home,” “Cowboy Casanova,” “All-American Girl” and “Jesus, Take the Wheel.”

Special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia also performed. The show was the third sell-out at the Frank Erwin Center this year, joining Taylor Swift (March 10) and Elton John (April 10).

LOCALLY:

Pflugerville Pfarmers Market

May 4-Aug. 24

Heritage Park

Customers will now shop in the eco-friendly renewable energy structure known as the Green Red Barn. Enjoy shopping for locally grown, organic produce, meat products, food items and baked goods. Visit pflugervillefarmersmarket.com or call 251-5082.

Hendrickson playoff run

Friday-Saturday

The Hendrickson baseball team defeated Hutto in two straight games to advance to the Regional Semifinals vs Corpus Christi Calallen. The best of three series will be played in San Antonio at Blossom Athletic Center. Game One takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Game 2 will be at 1 p.m. Saturday and, if necessary, Game Three will be 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 2. Tickets range from $3 (students) to $5 (adults).

Graham Central Station

Brandon Rhyder

June 3

AREA EVENTS
Fiesta Amistad

Old Settlers Association building – Round Rock

May 29-30

Round Rock El Amistad Club hosts the 41^st annual event.

Sam Bass Community Theatre

“Fashion: The High Style Musical”

May 27-30, June 3-6, 10-12

The public is invited to a rehearsal of the Long Island Mask & Wig Society’s first musical production. Society members have set out to perform a 19^th-century American classic called “Fashion: or Life in New York.” They bring in a director and composer from New York, who has “private rehearsals” with each and every one of them. Sparks fly. The show is recommended for general audiences. Shows begin at 8 p.m. each Thursday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. each Sunday. Tickets range from $13-$15 and can be purchased by calling 300-9254 or by sending e-mails to Reservations@SamBassTheatre.org .

MOVIES

Opening this week:

“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time”

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as the rogue prince Dastan in an epic fantasy adventure based on the popular video game series.

“Sex and the City 2”

Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha struggle to manage their love lives, friendships and careers in New York City – and beyond.

COMING SOON

“The A-Team” (June 11)

“The Karate Kid” (June 11)

ON DVD

“Dear John”

“The Road”

THEATRE

Palace Theatre – Georgetown

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

May 28-30, June 4-6

The play, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice and directed locally by Mary Ellen Butler, brings to vibrant life the Biblical saga. Tickets range from $8 (children 15 and under) to $22 (general admission). Visit thegeorgetownpalace.org or call (512) 869-7469.

COMEDY

Frank Erwin Center – Austin

Rickey Smiley and Friends

May 28

Tickets range from $25-$50 and go on sale March 27 at 10 a.m.

Jeff Dunham

June 26 @ 8 p.m.

Tickets are $40.50.

To purchase tickets, visit H-E-B stores, call 477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or go online to TexasBoxOffice.com.

ARTS

H.J. Lutcher Stark Center – University of Texas at Austin

“Our Body: The Universe Within” educational exhibit

April 24-Oct. 1

Bodies, specimens and organs have been preserved using a process known as polymer impregnation. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $16-$21. Visit texasperformingarts.org.

MUSIC

Frank Erwin Center – Austin

“Star Wars: In Concert”

June 6 @ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets range from $35 to $100.

Tickets for all events are on sale at H-E-B stores, by phone at 477-6060 and 1-800-982-2386 and online at TexasBoxOffice.com.

Bass Concert Hall – Austin

Barenaked Ladies

May 31 @ 8 p.m.

Tickets range from $27.50-$47.50.

Neil Young

June 5 @ 8 p.m.

Tickets range from $59.50-$249.50.

José Carreras

June 19 @ 7 p.m.

Tickets range from $39-$99.

Melissa Ethridge

Aug. 2

Tickets are on sale at most H-E-B stores, online at TexasPerformingArts.org and by phone at 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.