Top Fall Events in Austin, Texas

The great thing about living in Austin in the Fall, is that it's a great city to do many things, both indoor and outdoor. You can catch a movie, learn to salsa dance, wander local festivals, and of course, catch some local and national music acts. Local events are held at clubs and convention centers, but there are also many events held outdoors to enjoy the Texas autumn warmth. Below is a brief compilation of the events happening over the next few months in Austin, Texas.

Gibson Guitar Town

The Austin GuitarTown project is a public arts project dedicated to bringing visual and musical artists together in a unique display of ten-foot Gibson Guitar sculptures to be placed throughout the city in November 2006. The project will benefit four designated Austin based charities. The guitars are located around well known Austin areas and landmarks. You can see the guitars and visit unique Austin sites all in one go!

Black Arts Movement! Festival

Austin's ProArts Collective presents the Black Arts Movement! Festival, featuring artists from around the nation coming to Austin to perform and celebrate African-American performing arts. This second annual festival has something for everyone, theater; dance spoken word, visual art and music. Festival line-up includes international hip-hop theater company, Universes, Urban Ballet Theater from NYC, Michael Fossberg in his much talked about solo piece, Incognito; as well as the return of some of last year's Austin based favorites, UpRise! Productions, Zell Miller III, and the annual east end R&B and Jazz festival, SoulFest.

2007 Fall Salsa Dance Festival

On Friday, September 28 UT Informal Classes is organizing the Fall Salsa Dance Festival 2007 on the UT campus (Texas Union Ballroom), featuring LIVE Salsa music by one of Austin's best Salsa bands: The Brew. The entrance fee is $10 in advance of $15 at the door. If you miss the festival you can also register for Salsa dance classes through the University of Texas' Informal Class system at www.informalclasses.org.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo