Austin Bella Corda, a group of award winning young guitarists, will perform in concert at the Hyde Park Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 P.M. This talented young ensemble consists of eight middle and high-school musicians between the ages of 11 and 17. When asked to describe the group’s music, Kevin Taylor, who directs the group says, “They break the mold – Renaissance, Afropop, American Folk and World music – all artistically done and although they are all classically trained, hardly traditional ‘classical.’ There is nothing quite like this group”. Taylor’s sentiments are echoed by Professor Mark Cruz, head of the guitar department at Texas State University. He says, “It is a rare thing to hear a young and gifted guitarist. To hear more than one is an enormous delight. Hearing Bella Corda is an invitation to something fresh and exciting and delivers promise to the future of classical guitar.” The members of the group are all from the Central Texas area. They are Owen Hunter, 17; Kevin Mullin, 17; Nick Harrell, 14; Anna MacDonald, 14; Eliot Wilde, 15; Ryan Voldstad, 15; Tyler Rhodes, 13; and Rachel Nayer, 11. Wilde, Voldstad, Mullin, Hunter and Rhodes are all competition winners and are among the best guitarists in the nation. Although Austin Bella Corda has performed numerous concerts around Central Texas, and has opened for international artists Michael Chapdelaine and the Hanser/McClellan Guitar Duo in Austin, this upcoming event is their first Austin solo concert. They recently performed at the Eastfield Festival in Dallas, where reviewer Jason Boyd said, “The ensemble, Austin, Bella Corda, were amazing ... they blew me away. With respect, I say their program entertained me more than some of the more renowned classical performers. The young musicians play with an emotional sensibility way beyond their years.” Tickets are $8 and available at the door. Seating is limited so tickets can be reserved by calling 452-8765

The South Asia Institute (UT-Austin) & The Indian Classical Music Circle of Austin (ICMCA) proudly present A Soul-Stirring Sitar Recital by Ustad Shahid Parvez Accompanied By: Tabla - Aditya Kalyanpur Time: 6:00 PM Date: October 6, 2007 Venue: Texas Union Auditorium, 2247 Guadalupe,Austin TX. (24th & Guadalupe ) Tickets: Free for ICMCA members $20 (regular) $10 (students/sr. citizens) $5 (Children 5- 10) Available online at http://www.icmca.org or at the door For information: e-mail: info@icmca.org Phone: (512) 448-6740 ICMCA - Don't Miss a Beat http://www.icmca.org This program is funded in part by a grant from the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division and by the Texas Commission of Arts.

Rocktoberfest Live
The Oaks Beer Garden
October 13, 2007
5PM – 2AM
www.rocktoberfestlive.com

Austin musicians are joining together to donate their talents to give Russian orphans a chance to lead a healthy and normal life and American college students the opportunity to build relationships in Russia and receive college credit. On October 13, 2007, Austin will host the first-ever Rocktoberfest Live event at The Oaks, an outdoor concert venue located in Manor just 15 minutes from Austin. Rocktoberfest is a family-friendly music event that hosts continuous music day & night, on two stages. In addition to being BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) and BYOL (Bring Your Own Liquor), the event will also include an amateur chili cook-off with prizes. The Oaks, Live sells beer and set-ups, so beverages besides liquor and baby formula will not be allowed in the premises! Doors open at noon for the amateur chili cook-off. Rocktoberfest Live kicks off at 5:00pm, with musical guests ranging in styles from rock to reggae to bluegrass to eccentric. Proceeds go to ANDORC, Inc., www.andorc.org.

BIG STAGE
Herman the German *6pm-7pm
Shelley King *7:30pm - 8:30pm
Graham Wilkinson & the Underground Township *9pm - 10pm
Tribal Nation *10:30pm - Midnight
Repa (Russian Turnip) *12:30am - 2am


SMALL STAGE
Anna Dubina Pitts (Former Soloist for the Russian Folk Orchestra) *5:30pm - 6:00pm
Rogue River String Band *7:00pm - 7:30pm
Havilah Tower & the Seekers *8:30pm-9pm
Bowl of Influence *10pm -10:30pm
Blueprint Rebellion *12am - 12:30am


AMATEURS CHILI COOK-OFF (free registration and great prizes) "Yum"
Please email president@andorc.org, and provide your name, email address, and the name of your chili to be registered into the contest no later than October 11th. Chili cook-off participants must purchase a ticket if you want to attend the Rocktobefest musical performances! Chili must be entered by 6:30PM, please bring your own set-up or crock pot. You are welcome to come early and make your chili at the Oaks (the doors open at noon). The tasting will start at 7PM, chili cook-off participants are free to taste; however, if you do not enter the contest, there will be a $7 suggested donation. Please be sure that you make enough chili to feed approximately 12 people. ;) Winners will be announced at 9:00 PM on the large stage. Winners will receive cool prizes donated from our generous sponsors! This is going to be so much fun, so we hope you can participate!

• 1st Place - $150 worth of prizes
• 2nd Place - $50 worth of prizes
• 3rd Place - $25 worth of prizes

COSTUME CONTEST! Wear your best costume or dress up for ROCKTOBERFEST to win prizes! The contest will take place on the large stage shortly before midnight!

• 1st Place - $100 worth of prizes
• 2nd Place - $50 worth of prizes
• 3rd Place - $25 worth of prizes

BRING YOUR OWN LIQUOR
Please do not bring any other beverage besides "Liquor," or they will be confiscated. The Oaks, Live sells beer and set-ups (soft drinks, mixers, ice, etc.)!

BRING YOUR OWN FOOD
Feel free to bring food!!! There will be a few food vendors and a chili cook-off (with prizes)! The Oaks, Live sells beer and set-ups. Beverages besides liquor and baby formula will not be allowed in the premises!