San Angelo New Folk Series: Daniel Makins

Local singer-songwriter Daniel Makins continues his tradition of introducing talented musicians to San Angelo audiences.  But for this show, it's all Daniel. Bring requests and invite your friends. Daniel is truly a home grown gem. The event will be held at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church "Great Room" (3 South Randolph). Admission is $15/person and includes coffee and dessert. Concert goers may "byob" as respectful alcohol consumption is allowed.

FMI: Visit www.danielmakins.com 

Grease

It's 1959 and Rydell high is filled with rebellious, thrill-loving students. In the midst of this scene, Sandy Dumbrowski enters as the new girl in school. It turns out that she and the leader of the Burger Palace Boys gang, Danny Zuko, have had a brief love affair the summer before. While Sandy stresses to her new classmates the emotional attachment she and Danny had, Danny stresses the physical aspects of their relationship. As the show goes on, the students at Rydell High have to deal with love, gang violence, and friendship. In the end, Sandy and Danny resolve their differences and end up happily together. Filled with zip and charm, "Grease" remains the quintessential 1950s rock-n-roll musical. RATED PG.

FMI: Angelo Civic Theatre (325) 949-4400.

First Saturday: A Celebration of the Art Spirit

Artists and art lovers gather at the Chicken Farm Art Center (2505 Martin Luther King) to celebrate the art spirit. This freewheeling event includes exhibits and demonstrations of pottery, blacksmithing, painting, mosaics, photography, jewelry making and more. Kids get free clay and the Chicken Pickers provide the music. Check it out and catch the art spirit.

FMI: Chicken Farm Art Center (325) 653-4936 or www.chickenfarmartcenter.com

San Angelo Community Band Concert "Back to School"

The San Angelo Community Band hosts its final concert of their 2008 season at the Paseo de Santa Angela located at Oakes Street and Avenue D directly across from Ft. Concho. A great, family-friendly way to spend a summer evening. Admission is free.

FMI call (325) 374-5328 or www.sanangelocommunityband.org

Live Blues Thursday at Sealy Flats

The San Angelo Blues Society hosts live blues music every first Thursday of the month in the shady courtyard at Sealy Flats (208 S. Oakes). This month's band is Calhoun. Bring your own refreshments. Admission is free.

FMI call (325) 653-0437 or email lbjolley@aol.com

"Blithe Spirit" ASU Dinner Theatre

Angelo State University's modualr theatre is the site for the latest dinner theatre production "Blithe Spirit". The ingenious plot tells how novelist Charles Condomine invites into his placid country home an eccentric, breezy lady medium in order to learn the language of the occult. Little does Charles or his lovely second wife, Ruth, dream that the seance staged by the medium will summon back Charles' first wife, now "passed over" for seven years. But the lady from beyond, still handsome, still mischievous, appears and torments Charles by reminding him of their days and nights together. Only Charles can see or hear her. A floating vase, handed to her out of thin air, finally convinces Ruth that Charles is not losing his mind that his first wife is indeed in the room. How Charles manages to extricate himself from this very blithe spirits make a hilarious conclusion to this very unusual farce.

This is a Dinner Theatre. Doors open at 6:45pm and dinner is served at 7:00 pm. Advanced reservations are recommended. Admission: $12.50 ASU Students and Activity Card Holders; $15 Non ASU students; $20 General Public FMI or reservations call (325) 942-2146 ext.248

Family Day at the Museum

Family Day at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is a community program that is always completely free of charge and open to the public. With lots of hands on art activities, you and your kids will be flowing with fun and creativity! Family Day takes place in the Education Studio at the Museum located at One Love Street.

FMI: (325) 653-3333 or www.samfa.org

Live Music in the Courtyard - Chicken Farm Art Center

The 2nd Thursday of every month the Chicken Farm hosts a free yard concert featuring local singer/songwriters. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler, find a nice shady spot and listen to some fantastic music. The Silo House will be offering burgers if you're hungry. The Chicken Farm is located at 2505 Martin Luther King.

FMI call (325) 653-4936 or www.chickenfarmartcenter.com

Pilates on the Rooftop

Start your Saturday off right with pilates on the rooftop at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. A $10 donation to the Museum per person provides the pilates class by Vita Sport Studio, fruit, water, mats, towels and mimosas. This class is for all levels. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling (325) 234-2532 or emailing Michaelaperez@yahoo.net

Salsa Lessons

So you think you can dance? Dorothy and Angel Noriega give free salsa lessons every Monday at the Oasis Lounge located at 1421 W. Beauregard. No matter your skill level, it's a fun way to spend a Monday evening.

Concho Valley Quilters Guild

All quilters are wlecomed at the Concho Valley Quilters Guild. The quilters meet on Wednesdays at 9:30am at 12 N. Chadbourne.

Jeff Strahan at Sealy Flats

Blues master Jeff Strahan will be performing at Sealy Flats at 7:00pm. Jeff is a West Texas native but now lives in Colorado. There will also be artwork on display by Gary Norman, Daniel J. Maire and Mejo Okon. Admission if free. Sealy Flats is located at 208 S. Oakes.

FMI call (325) 653-0437

Downtown San Angelo Art Walk

Head downtown every third Thursday of the month for Downtown San Angelo Art Walk. This self-guided tour is totally free and includes admission to the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, commercial art galleries and other arts-related businesses and exhibits. A trolley is always available to transport "walkers" from one end of the loop to the other with several stops in between. There are also at least two music venues along the way. Come see what all the talk is about! SPonsored by Downtown San Angelo Inc., San Angelo Museum of Fine Art and the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council.

FMI (325) 655-1234 or www.downtownsanangelo.com

Caedmon's Call in Concert

Perhaps best known for their recording of "God of Wonders" which is now sung in churches throughout America, Caedmon's Call is currently receiving airtime with "There is a Reason" from their 14th recording. The concert is at San Angelo City Auditorium. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door and are available at www.itickets.com, at Family Christian Stores and at Blairs Western Wear. The conert is presented by Twin Mountain Fence Company and is hosted by West Texas Boys Ranch.

Symphony of Horses

This unique show is back by popular demand. Like a ballet, horses will "dance" to symphonic music. Like a Broadway show, the concert features a narrative telling the history of this majestic beast. Witness as some of the greatest equestrian talents gather in San Angelo for the one-of-a-kind production. 1st Community Federal Credit Union  Spur Arena.

FMI call (325) 658-5877 or www.sanangelosymphony.org

Salsa Lessons

So you think you can dance? Dorothy and Angel Noriega give free salsa lessons every Monday at the Oasis Lounge located at 1421 W. Beauregard. No matter your skill level, it's a fun way to spend a Monday evening.

Music in the Round at the Chicken Farm

Every 4th Wednesday of the month the Chicken Farm Art Center and the Silo House Restaurant is the site fro Music in the Round. This month's artists are Terry Mills and Bob Simpson. Come enjoy some of our fantastic local talent. Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 6:30. Food from the Silo House is available for purchase.

FMI call (325) 653-4936 or (325) 658-3333

Pilates on the Rooftop

Start your Saturday off right with pilates on the rooftop at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. A $10 donation to the Museum per person provides the pilates class by Vita Sport Studio, fruit, water, mats, towels and mimosas. This class is for all levels. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling (325) 234-2532 or emailing Michaelaperez@yahoo.net

Dancing Under the Stars - Tango

Dance the night away on the rooftop terrace at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. $15 is all it takes to learn and dance the tango in this remarkable setting. Reservations are encouraged but not required. Casual dance attire. There will be a cash bar and light refreshments. FMI call (325) 653-3333 or www.samfa.org

Music in the Park

Santa Rita Park is again the place to be this summer on the last Sunday of June, July & August. Come down for some family fun and great music. August's concert features local favorite Funky Munky. The evening is free but donations are welcomed and benefit the Adult Literacy Council.