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Live From The Plaza / Austin City Hall / Fridays at Noon
The Next Performance This Week's Lunch Special

11/13/2009

Jonas

Alvarez

Curra's Grill
Pork or Veggie Tamales,
Chicken or Veggie Tacos,
rice and beans, and a drink (tea, soda, water)

Jonas AlvarezJonas Alvarez’s music combines Latin sounds and rhythms with passionate vocals and inspiring lyrics. His words and melodies are a fusion of musical genres, cultures, and ideas that all people can understand. Jonas Alvarez was the front man for Alteza, 2005 Austin Music Awards “World Music Band” winners. Jonas’ songs have been recognized by the Austin Songwriters Group and in the International Songwriters Competition in Nashville. Jonas then formed the band “Jonas Alvarez” and in 2008, out of 2,000 artists, Jonas Alvarez was selected for Disc Makers' Independent Music World Series "Midwest Heavy Hitters" CD Compilation and voted 2nd Best Latin Traditional Band for the 2009 Austin Music Awards! The band continues to have a busy schedule and is working on their next recording.

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About the Concert Series

Live From The Plaza is a free concert series hosted by the City of Austin to promote the cultural sector and the artistic excellence and cultural diversity of Austin musicians. Click to view the performance calendar.

Concerts are held Fridays from 12 - 1pm. All concerts are free!

Each week a food vendor will be on the plaza offering a $6.50 lunch special (includes tax).

The 2009 fall season concerts will be held every Friday from September 18 - December 18.


Ways to Watch

In person

Please join us on the outdoor plaza of City Hall, located at 301 W. Second St.

City Hall is on Lady Bird Lake in the 2nd Street Retail District with excellent access to the hike and bike trail, Austin Children's Museum, shopping, restaurants and more! Feel free to bring a picnic blanket or folding chair.

Parking is free on concert days in the City Hall garage from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. To receive free parking:

  • Upon entering the parking garage, take a ticket at the booth.
  • Enjoy the concert!
  • When exiting the garage, present your ticket to the booth clerk and state that you attended the concert.
  • The clerk will ask you to sign a credit sheet and will not charge you for your parking between 11:30 and 1:30.

Don't forget to take a moment to tour the People's Gallery art exhibit inside of City Hall. Pick up a self-guided tour packet in the lobby.

On television

The concerts will be broadcast live every Friday on cable Channel 6 . If you miss the live show, the concerts will repeat at a later date and time. Check the Channel 6 website for the schedule.

On the internet

The concerts are broadcast via live streaming video every Friday on the internet from the Channel 6 website (requires Flash player plug-in).

If you miss the live show, the concerts will repeat at a later date and time. Check the Channel 6 website for the schedule and to download the plug-in.

Photo: Audience on the City Hall lawn

Shady lawn

Photo: Audience in plaza seating area

Seating area

Photo: Channel 6 camera man

Channel 6 TV

Button: Click to watch Channel 6 on the internet

Channel 6 streaming video
(click on the "Watch City Council Live" button)


Live From The Plaza is brought to you by the Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office

If your band is interested in playing at Live From The Plaza, please contact Vincent Kitch at 974-9310 or Jim Butler at 974-6318 with information about how much your band will cost, how many members will be in the band for this performance, what kind of music your band plays, who is the contact for the band, and the phone number and e-mail addresses for the contact person.


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