After a rainy July 4th afternoon, skies were still cloudy around 8 PM when Bill and I walked over to watch the H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks. We brought our raincoats just in case.
July 4 2018
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Category Archives: Summer
Not Your Typical August
During August, everyone wants to leave Central Texas for good reason: it’s just too doggone hot. Like many other Austinites, I went out of town for much of the month. When I left in early August, daytime highs were around 100°F. So I was very glad to return home last week to much cooler, rainy weather.
The Paramount Summer Classic Film Series: 2016
Once again this summer, Bill and I are enjoying The Paramount Summer Classic Film Series. The historic Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue has hosted classic films for 41 summers now and has recently upgraded their projection and sound equipment. Films are shown on most summer evenings, with some weekend matinees.
July 4 2016
Bill and I celebrated another July 4th in downtown Austin with family and friends. The annual Austin Symphony concert started at 8:30 PM, followed by fireworks an hour later.
Ready for the 4th: 2016
Over 100,000 people are expected to attend Austin’s 40th annual Fourth of July celebration. An outdoor concert by the Austin Symphony starts at 8:30 PM, followed by fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. Preparations are underway…
Goodbye, Summer
July 4 2015
Bill and I celebrated this July 4th with a stay-cation: visiting with friends, listening to the Austin Symphony, and watching the fireworks over Lady Bird Lake.
Ready for the 4th: 2015
Downtown Austin is getting ready for tonight’s Austin Symphony concert and fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. Tens of thousands are expected to attend. Over the past two days, the stage in front of the Long Center was assembled, fences were erected, and porta potties were delivered. We spotted the first spectator blanket at noon today (red arrow above). These hardy folks have positioned themselves so that they can watch the concert and then turn around to view the fireworks. It’s an excellent location.
Summer Freebies: 2015
Even by Austin standards, this has been an impressive week for free downtown entertainment. I realized today that there were no-cost concerts or movies for the past five evenings. This doesn’t even count Blues on the Green (coming up next Wednesday), Unplugged at the Grove (Thursdays), and Music under the Star (next Friday). Here’s what I mean…
The Paramount Summer Classic Film Series: 2014
When the Austin temperatures soar, Bill and I head for the dark and cool environs of The Paramount Theatre for their Summer Classic Film Series. Generally there are two “companion” movies on most summer evenings, with some daytime showings on weekends. Since a single admission covers both, we often end up staying for the second film after an earlier show.