Austin's Family Guide

Jan. 15th - Feb. 5th

U.S. Baseball Academy will host a winter baseball camp in Milano, Texas. USBA's nationally acclaimed off-season training program is locally hosted by baseball coaches in the Milano area.

The program will attract players from Caldwell, Cameron, Hearne, Milano, Rockdale, and many other surrounding communities.

Sessions are available for players of all ages and all ability levels. Early registration discounts are available now. Clinics are tailored for rec league, little league, high school, senior league and travel team players throughout the area. Instruction is available in hitting, pitching, fielding, baserunning and catching. With low-cost, affordable tuition for the whole program, the value is unrivaled. Our Triple Play special gets your choice of three skill sessions (hitting, pitching, catching or fielding/baserunning), at big savings for all 18 hours of instruction.

The four-week instruction program is operated by U.S. Baseball Academy, the nation's largest baseball camp company, with operations in 45 states. Get ahead of the competition and prepare for the upcoming season. Our coaches can get you in mid-season form while others are gathering winter rust.

Space is limited by a low player-coach ratio. Pre-registration is required. Register now and pay later.

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Feb. 17th

Charles Schulz's beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner's classic musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn't give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and "blockhead," himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine's Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. In this revised version, with additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and dialogue by Michael Mayer, the sweet, joyful innocence of the Peanuts gang is maintained, but a fresh insouciance and playfulness is revealed. The new script features two new songs, particularly funny dialogue, and new, catchy orchestrations. Whether you're keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find "Happiness," You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a crowd-pleasing classic.rnrnShow DatesrnFriday, February 17th @ 7:00pmrnSaturday, February 18th @ 3:00pmrnSaturday, February 18th @ 7:00pmrnSunday, February 19th @ 3:00pmrnFriday, February 24th @ 7:00pmrnSaturday, February 25th @ 3:00pmrnSaturday, February 25th @ 7:00pmrnSunday, February 26th @ 3:00pm

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Feb. 25th

"To study music, we must learn the rules. To create music, we must break them." So said Nadia Boulanger, one of the greatest music teachers of all time. Sure, admire the rule-following... but, go on and cheer loud for the rule-smashing! Composers Beethoven, Copland, Golijov, and Piazzolla did it all... and blazed trails only possible through the guidance and championing of their "I dare you to do it" mentors. Featuring violinist Ruxandra Marquardt, cellist Joel Becktell, and pianist Michelle Schumann. For tickets and details, please visit https://austinchambermusic.org/event/mentor-adventure/.

Austin Chamber Music Center's Saturday concert takes place at the First Unitarian Church. Advance tickets on sale now. Save up to 20% on your tickets by getting a discount package of 3+ season concerts. Subject to availability, $12 Student Rush (with student ID), $30 General Admission, and $45 Premium tickets may be purchased at the box office on the evening of the Saturday concert. The box office will open at 6:30 PM that day. There are also limited tickets available for the Friday night Intimate Concert at KMFA, $90 with food and drinks. If you prefer to watch online, virtual tickets are available on a sliding scale and include a Friday night livestream with on-demand access available through May 31.

This concert is part of the Austin Chamber Music Center's 2022 - 2023 Season: Big Fish, Bigger Pond. For tickets and more information, please visit https://austinchambermusic.org/concert-season/.

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Mar. 4th - 5th

Join us for the live Semi-Final and Final rounds of the 10th Annual Coltman Competition, where ensembles will compete for cash prizes, performance opportunities, and bragging rights! Saturday, March 26 will feature remarkable musicians from around the country in the live semi-final rounds. Ensembles may include brass quintets, string quartets, piano trios, percussion ensembles, and other ensembles mixed with winds, strings, harp, and piano. After judges narrow down the field, the final rounds will take place on Sunday, March 27. All rounds will be held at the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music and admission is free!




Volunteer Opportunities: Yes, email Aurel Garza-Tucker at coltman@austinchambermusic.org

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Mar. 13th - 17th

An amazing fully inclusive day camp for children between the ages of 6 and 12 that has been proudly serving Austin families since 1993. We use magic, juggling, puppetry, and a lot of fun to foster empathy and cooperation while also building children's self esteem.

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Apr. 22nd

What did YOU do on your summer vacation? Let the whimsical, nostalgic reminiscences of leisure, connection, relaxation and FUN ensue. It's no wonder that composers wrote some of their very best, most delicious chamber works in the summer... when there was time to imagine and create and invent! Magical summer works by Johannes Brahms, Shulamit Ran, and Sir Edward Elgar inspire this narrative.

Subject to availability, $12 Student Rush (with student ID), $30 General Admission, and $45 Premium tickets may be purchased at the box office starting at 6:30 PM on the evening of the Saturday night concert. Friday night in-person tickets are only available in advance. If you prefer to watch the Friday night livestream, please select a virtual ticket. Virtual tickets are available on a sliding scale and include on-demand access through May.

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