Austin has been called the “Live Music Capital of the World” for its eclectic live music possibilities ranging from rock and roll, jazz, country, blues, reggae, funk, salsa and more!! Some of the music hot spots in town include:
- Emo’s – rock venue
- Antone’s—legendary blues venue
- La Zona Rosa—local and touring shows
- Stubbs—good barbecue and good music
- Miguel’s La Bodega – salsa music and dancing
- Elephant Room – live jazz
When you are feeling creative Austin has 33 art galleries, museums and theatres to choose from. Some of the interesting galleries, museums and theatres include:
- AMOA Austin Museum of Art Downtown (823 Congress Ave. 495-9224)
- Gallery 106 Contemporary Cuban Art (2832 East MLK Jr Blvd. 472-1219)
- Art on 5th Fine Art Gallery (1501 W. 5th St. 481-1111)
- Gallery SOCO Fine Art by Local and National Artists (1714-A South Congress 442-5144)
- Gallery Lombardi (910 West 3rd Street 481-1088)
- Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave 472-2901)
- Bob Bullock Museum (Mlk Jr Blvd & N Congress Ave 936-4629)
- Alamo Draft House (movies, dinner and drinks) (409 Colorado Street www.alamodrafthouse.com)
OR go to www.austin360.com or http://www.inthegalleriesaustin.com for information on local events and galleries.
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