- A lack of funding and sponsorship is turning the lights off on the city's 46-year-oldTrail of Lights festival.
"We are deeply disappointed that we will not be able to hold the Trail of Lights event this year, but are ready to move forward on planning and fundraising for the 2012 Trail of Lights Austin," said Trail of Lights organizer Amy Vercruysse in a press release.
Instead of the fencing and build-out scheduled to start Wednesday for the event, organizers said they were forced to nix the $1 million project altogether.
"The return of Trail of Lights in 2011 depended on community and business sponsorship contributions to make the event possible," read the release. "Despite considerable effort by the event's sponsorship and management team, a pre-event milestone to reach $250,000 in cash contributions prior to Nov. 2 has not been achieved." Click here entire story Yes, the Zilker Tree Lighting is still on...The tree can be seen for miles as it signals the start of the holiday season when it is lit the first Sunday in December at 6 p.m. and stays lit until midnight every night until the end of the year.
In addition to the tree, Austin HolidayFest 2011 is also around this holiday season. Organizers said it will provide a free, family-friendly holiday event in December.
It will run from Dec. 4 to Dec. 11 at Zilker Park, kicking off with the tree lighting. Austin HolidayFest will feature the annual Holiday Tree lighting custom, along with Santa's House and food and novelty vendors
The Trail of Lights Festival 2011 is gearing up to light up Zilker Park this year, Dec 9-18th. Things will be different from the past, besides the short run dates. It will cost $5 a head, with children 10 and under getting in free. Here's what $5 brings you: The returning festival will host 35 lighted holiday-themed displays from 6–10 p.m. each night. Along with the displays, the festival boasts many family-friendly events such as concerts, new versions of traditional exhibits, carolers, flash mobs, a Circle of Charities and a community stage featuring choirs and choruses, dance troupes and children’s performance groups. One of the trail’s new additions is the ImageCraft Exhibits–sponsored Santa’s Pavilion, an enhanced version of the Santa’s House exhibit featuring a stage where children can meet Santa and watch him from the trail. Also new for 2011 is the Austin Trailer Food Court. “Austin is well-known for its trailer food scene, so we’re tapping into those vendors to see if they want to vend on-site,” said Amy Vercruysse, Trail of Lights executive co-producer and spokeswoman. “Families have the option to have a dinner on-site at the trail of lights, where that option had been pretty limited in the past.” Full storyWill you go?
The fireworks ban is the result of a disaster declaration on and extended through July 5 by Texas Governor Rick Perry.Due to Dry & Windy Conditions All Fireworks are banned/ restricted for sale and use in several counties in Central Texas which does include:Ban violations are subject to fines up to $2,000 (depending on the counties) could be more if damages occur and up to 180 days in jail. Fireworks ban covers any device lit by an ignition source, including but not limited to sparklers, firecrackers, Roman candles, aerial repeaters, aerial shells, bottle rockets, spinners, wheels, fountains, missiles, and snakesâ¦Travis County-all fireworks banned-
no permits permitted for public displays so no Big display this year with theAustin Symphony- no music either, at least the word for now! Williamson County- all fireworks banned -Fireworks displays that are permitted by a local fire department are allowed under the County disaster declaration
Blanco County- banning the use of missile & skyrockets
Bastrop County-all fireworks banned
Burnet County-all fireworks banned until July 16th
Caldwell County- all fireworks banned
McLennan County- all fireworks with âsticks and finsâ bannedNO FIREWORKS AT ALL PERSONAL OR PUBLIC:
Austin- Cedar Park-Dripping Springs-Leander-Pflugerville- Round Rock- San Marcos-Taylor Firework Displays for the public that are a âGOââ¦
Newest update making it very few...
(KXANwas a big help)*Georgetown Sertoma Club @ San Gabriel Park is still scheduled to occur. It will take place from the McMaster Athletic Fields on N. College Street. The Georgetown Fire Department & Georgetown Police Department will have extra firefighters & police officers working bon July 4th@ San Gabriel Park and other areas of the city to respond to any emergencies.
Horseshoe Bay fireworks show is still on. Sunday July 3rd at dusck at the Horseshoe Bay Yacht Club. Click here 411.*Kyleâ Independence Day Celebration Fireworks show has been moved from Gregg-Clarke Park to Plum Creek Golf Course practice/ driving range at S.W corner of Kyle Parkway and Kohlerâs Crossing on Monday 7/4 starting around 9:30pm. Click here for more 411!  Cool Alternative to Fireworks:*Austin- The Veterans of Foreign Wars-VFW/Post 4443 decided if ATX won't celebrate the 4th cancelling the fireworks and also the ATX Symphony performance. The VFW invite you to come to their compound for a 4th of July Parade and Picnic. Monday July 4th from 11am-1pm. 7614 Thomas Springs Road, Oak Hill! Click here for more 411!*Budais planning it's largest Fireworks show on Monday July 4th. 'Brew-B-Que Festival & Fireworks' @ the Buda City Park 204 San Antonio Street. Admission $15 for adults. Kids 8 and under free with an adult from 11am-11pm! Click here for more 411!  Update6/21/11: Buda has decided to cancel the fireworks portion of their festival. Everything else will go on as planned.  *Cedar Parkwill the July 4th fireworks display at Milburn Park 1901 Sun Chase Blvd, click here for the 411, unless the National Weather Service Issues a red flag warning, which will cause the city to cancel or postpone the professional display. The 4th of July party is from 4pm-10:40pm. It's free to the public. More on Cedar Parks Fireworks ban here! Update 6/30/11-residents can watch Arcattack, as seen on Americaâs got Talent, perform at Milburn Park starting at 4 p.m. A washer tournament, sack races, bingo and free watermelon are also part of the schedule of events.
*Leander Liberty Fest- Monday July 4th 6pm-10pm @ Crystal Falls Golf Club. No fireworks display, but a laser light show around 9:15pm. Admission is FREE! Click here for the 411! Pflugerville's Pfirecracker Pfestival at Lake Pflugerville is canceled. The lake will be open!*Round Rock- Frontier Days/ Old Settlers Park âFrontiers Dayâ Monday July 4th.  -No personal fireworks are allowed in the park!Click here for the 411 on the whole day of fun and how to get there! This event FREE Family
Fun! Decided 6/23-No Fireworks display, but the rest of the events during Frontier Days is a go!*Round Rock -Dell Diamond/Round Rock Express plans to have fireworks after the games vs. Nashville Sounds on Friday July 1st & Sunday July 3rd!Saturday, July 2nd Lou Gramm former frontman of Foreigner will perform 30 minutes after the game. Update 6/30/11 Fireworks have been canceled!*San Marcos-Summerfest San Marcos Monday July 4th. 202 N. CM Allen Parkway from 5-11pm. Free for the public. Click here for 411 Update: 6/30/11: The fireworks show in San Marcos is canceled, but the Summerfest events will go on. REMINDER:
*PLEASE DONâT SET OFF FIREWORKS OF YOUR OWN. ALL COUNTIES ARE GOING TO BE TOUGH AND YOU WILL BE FINED AND GET POSSIBLE TIME IN JAIL DEPENDING ON THE COUNTY. FINES CAN RANGE FROM $500-$2,000 WITH UP TO 180 DAYS IN JAIL. FINES CAN BE EVEN MORE IF YOUR FIREWORKS CAUSE DAMAGE!! MAJIC WISHES EVERY MAJIC FRIEND A HAPPY &SAFE 4TH OF JULY!!!   Â
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance
for those who have died in our nation's service. Click here for the history!!Here are a few sites where you can show support: -Wound Warrior Project  -USO-militaryfamilyService Branches:
Memorial Day weekend is the 'Unofficial Start' of Summer.Here's some ideas of 'What to do in/around ATX for the big weekend in no particular order
1.) Capital of Texas Triathlon- Monday 5/30
The Capital of Texas Triathlon has become an exciting event that happens downtown in the Capital of Austin, Texas. Attracting first timers, relay-ers, age groupers, and Professional triathletes from around the globe. One of the most exciting and spectator friendly races in the country! Race,Watch,Volunteer, or Sponsor today! Races include - First Timers Tri, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, ITU, and Sprint and Olympic Relay.
2.) Doggie Du Dash- Sunday 5/29
Dog Duathlon at Lady Bird Lake. The Doggie Du Dash is an exciting event that happens downtown in the Capital of Austin, Texas. Attracting all atheletic ability levels for both dog and human athlete. Texas' first Dog Duathlon. May 29, 2011 - 8:00 AM. Come Race, Watch, or Sponsor!
3.)Zilker Hillside Theater- Austin Shakespears Festivals 'Love's Labours Lost'
Friday 5/27, Saturday 5/28 & Sunday 5/29 - All days 8pm start4.) Austin Sketch Fest- Thursday 5/26- Sunday 5/29The second annual Austin Sketch Fest is happening Memorial Day weekend 2011, and will showcase the very best scripted comedy America has to offer. Organized by ColdTowne Theater, the 2010 festival was a resounding success, with sell out shows all weekend and talent from across the country, and we intend to make things bigger and better in 2011. Ticket info here5.)Picnic at one of the many beautiful area parksClick here to get a list of parks and find out fees, times and park rules.
 6.) Camping and boating areas
Click here for the 4117.) Six Flags Fiesta Texas  with White Water Bay opened Saturday 5/28-Monday/Memorial Day 5/30
Click Here for 411
8.)Sea World San AntonioClick here for 411
9.) Movies over the weekend
Click here for the 411
10.) Live Music/shows over the weekend starting Thursday 5/26
Click here for the 411from Do 51211.) Schlitterbahn/ New Braunfels-
Click here for the 411 and directions12.) Round Rock Express vs Iowa Cubs Friday 5/27-Monday 5/30
Click here for the 411 and ticket info!13.)The 2011 Austin Wine and Music Festival- Saturday 5/28Â & Sunday 5/29 in the backyard of The Domain!
Click here for the 411!
14.) Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival- Friday 5/27 thru Sunday 5/29Click here for 411
More Fun to be found:Austin 360Austin ChronicleDO512More helpful Memorial Day Weekend tibits:-ABIA-make sure you arrive at your terminal early. Suggested 2 hours before if you are flying before 8am and 90 minutes early if you
are flying after 8am. TSA check points open at 4am!!
- Click or Ticket- APD's finest will be handing out tickets with fines up to $250 for unbuckled seat belts for drivers & passengers
LCRA- Info on lake levels, boat ramps and parks
-Capital Metro- Memorial Day Schedule and street closures/detours due to 'Capital of Texas Triathlon'
- Cab list- Don't drink and drive. Call a cab
-TX DOT- Road conditions- 1-800-452-9292
-Weather- latest conditions
- Restaurants- good eats from Food Hawk
-APD-numbers you might need
- 6th Street 411 -club, dining, retail, live music...
-Shopping/Malls: Barton Creek Square MallThe DomainRound Rock Premium Outlets San Marcos Outlets
Bravoâs 1st New Yearâs Eve Special w/ Andy
It seems Andy Cohen really does have the 4-1-1. The Bravo host of âWatch What Happens: Liveâ, who doubles as the networkâs senior vice president of production and programming, will be hosting the networkâs first New Yearâs Eve party live from the Bravo clubhouse.
Guests will include comedian Sandra Bernhard, Megan McCain, a bevy of âHousewivesâ (Tamra Barney from âThe Real Housewives of O.C.,â Lisa Vanderpump with her pup Giggy from âThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsâ) and Jeff Lewis from âFlipping Out.â And there will be live performances by â¦Â Kim Zolciak (âThe Real Housewives of Atlantaâ) and Jenni Pulos (âFlipping Outâ). But thatâs not the most brilliant part. Thereâs no lighted ball bringing us into the new year. Nope. A wig will drop to usher in 2011! Watch What Happens Live: Andyâs New Yearâs Party airs live at 9?30pm Central Time/10:30 ET..tape delayed PT on Dec. 31.
Dick Clarkâs Rockân New Years Eve starting at 9pm on ABC w/ Ryan Seacrest & Correspondent Jenny McCarthy in Times Square in NEW YORK!
& Fergie hosting the L.A festivities: Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas will return to host the Los Angeles-based portions/Hollywood.
 with recently announced performances including, Jennifer Hudson, Willow Smith, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Drake, Jason Derulo, La Roux, Mike Posner, Natasha Bedingfield, Far East Movement Train, Kesha, & Taio Cruz!!
More info ABC.comNBCâs New Yearâs Eve with Caron Daly:
*Hanging out with bon & the Edge/U2 will chat w/ Carson about âSpider-ManâTurn off The Darkâ New Broadway musical they wrote the score & lyrics for!!
Performances by Grammy Nominee Nicki Minaj, My Chemical Romance & Lil Wayneâ¦
From Timeâs Square in New York!
NBC starting 9pm Central! http://www.nbc.com/FOX News/FOX NEW CHANNEL New Yearâs Eve Special
Bring Back hosts: Megyn Kelly & Bill Hemmer go live from Duffy Square in Times Square in NEW YORK staring at 10pm Central Time!! FNC welcomes Rick Springfield, Katharine McPhee, Miss USA & FNC talent including Greg Gutfeld, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Rick Leven thal & Ainsley Earhardt!! FOX NEWS
*New Yearâs Eve Live on Foxâ hosted by Nancy OâDell (taking over Mary Hart duties in 2011 on Entertainment Tonight! Starting 10pm Central time Friday 12/31/10! FOX will be at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Lsa Vegas & New York City! Hip-hop sensation Travie McCoy and American Idol season seven finalist David Archuleta will perform on Foxâs New Yearâs Eve LiveMTVâs New Yearâs Bash:
Hosted by Comedian Whitney Cummings starts on MTV 10pm Central from New Yorkâs Time Square. Snooki- Jersey Shore will be lowered into Times Square in her ball. Watch out for the âSnooki Ballâ to drop at Midnight to ring in 2011⦠The crowd will be led into a Fist Pumping Frezy to attempt to break a Guinness World Recod..
-Flo Rida will perform.. While Cummings will be hosting the show live from the MTV studios in Times Square, the hosts of âThe Seven,â Kevin Manno and Julie Alexandria, will be reporting on the festivities down below, and the âShoreâ kids will make sure to keep the crowd hyped.
They will also be on hand to unveil an exclusive sneak preview of the upcoming third season of the âShoreâ during the NYE special, which kicks off at 10pm Central More on MTV.COMCNNâ New Yearâs Eve Bashâwith Anderson Cooper supposedly Kathy Griffin wilL
be back for co-hosting duties. Her mission to throw Anderson off as much as possible. Maybe get him fired!
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  1.) 183N & Anderson Mill- Balcones Neighborhood surrounds Balcones Country Club & Spicewood Country Club. This area is filled with lights that have themes like 12 Days of Christmas, Looney tunes...(heads up from Brannen E.)
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2.) Circle C area there's a house that you can park your car and walk around it to check out all the 'Holiday Cheer'. It's on a Cul de sac/ Freesia Court .(heads up from Kelli)
3.) Keep an eye out along Loop 360 between 2222 and the Arboretum randomly decorated Christmas Trees (ATX mystery?)     Â
4.) Hyde Park neighborhood is known to be decked out (not just 37th Street) runs from 38th-45th and Guadalupe to Duval
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5.) Anna Court neighborhood in Cedar Park is decked out in over 75,000 lights. Click here for more info!Â
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6.) Check out the area along Lake Austin Blvd where the Hula Hut,Â
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7.) 'Wizards of Winter 2010' in Round Rock! A home decked in 14,000 +LED Lights set to music! The home on Collingwood Drive in Round Rock. Nightly hours 6-9pm, 10pm on weekends! No Lights in the rain! Check out the video here   (John Storms & Family)
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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance
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