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Mon - Mar 01
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Mon - Mar 01
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - Mar 01
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey FREE with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - Mar 01
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  Austin Volunteer Orchestra NO COVER
Austin Volunteer Orchestra (AVO) brings some of the finest musicians in Austin together for some great music from country to funk to pop to rock. Starting in March, you can see AVO every Monday night from 8 PM to 11:30 PM, all FREE shows! www.austinvolunteerorchestra.com
Tue - Mar 02
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Tue - Mar 02
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - Mar 02
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com
Tue - Mar 02
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mic MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
The Music Open Mic is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mic is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with performance order by lottery. It is not possible to call Ruta Maya and be put on the sign up list. Performance time is three songs or 20 minutes, which ever is less. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist for a $10 fee. Please let the sound man know in advance there is a request to be recorded.
Wed - Mar 03
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Wed - Mar 03
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 03
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 03
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase!
FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com
Wed - Mar 03
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover
Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com
Thu - Mar 04
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Thursday Morning Hatha Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Thu - Mar 04
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Informal Lectures on Natural Health Remedies with Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist George LeCrenn
George LeCrenn offers a series of one hour weekly informal lectures Thursdays at 10:30 AM. March 4 - Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances George LeCrenn is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. He earned a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, twice ranked as one of the three best schools in America. He received his special training in conventional biomedicine, nutrition, and Traditional Chinese Medicine from physicians, registered dietitians, and renowned Chinese doctors specializing in acupuncture, neurology, and Chinese medical herbology. He is a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM.
Thu - Mar 04
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Adrian Emberley, Tellanova, A House A Home, Lex Land and Lincoln Durham
$7 Cover Adrian Emberley www.myspace.com Tellanova www.myspace.com A House A Home www.myspace.com Lex Land www.lexland.net www.myspace.com Lincoln Durham www.myspace.com
Fri - Mar 05
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Fri - Mar 05
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  ˇHola, Amigos! Spanish for Children & Parents
Teacher Beth Bernstein uses pictures, objects, games and songs as a fun way to introduce children and parents to Spanish. Babies and children are just starting to develop their language skills so they pick up new skills rapidly. Beth Bernstein has taught Spanish language, literature and composition to college students for 13 years and has a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of New Mexico. $10 per class for each parent and child pair.
Fri - Mar 05
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Delphi Rising CD Release Party
Delphi Rising celebrates the release of their new CD "For Granted." www.myspace.com
Fri - Mar 05
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Episode Phive Presents!
Ugly Lion is a six-piece progressive reggae band from Dallas, Texas who as longtime friends have come together to create music with a conscious message. Exploding from the music capital of the world, The Raspas' name is one that those both in and outside of Texas have inevitably come to admire for their entertaining music and impressive stage performance. Ashes of Babylon is a roots reggae band from Lake Charles, Louisiana, now based in Austin. Playing shows from Georgia to Texas, they have gained notoriety as having a live show that never fails to impress. $8 Cover Caribbean Food by Ital Palace! Ugly Lion www.myspace.com The Raspas www.myspace.com Ashes of Babylon www.myspace.com
Sat - Mar 06
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - Mar 06
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela Brewer
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Sat - Mar 06
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  BillyLance Musical Review
Classical guitar solos by Katie Kerwin. Violin and piano from Billy Lance and James Chambers. NO COVER
Sat - Mar 06
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Louie's Homemade Jam NO COVER!
Member of the talented Hancock family of Supernatural Family fame, Louie Hancock and his band serve up Beatles to Johnny Cash to pure Texas country, plus a touch of everything in between. FREE Happy Hour show. www.homemadejam.net
Sat - Mar 06
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Albanie and Her Fellas!
$5 Cover www.myspace.com
Sun - Mar 07
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  FREE Kid's Show Every Sunday! Greg Whitfield with AlphaSongs!!
Greg Whitfield with his AlphaSongs, a collection of 26 original songs, one for each letter in the alphabet. stairway.org www.gregwhitfield.net
Sun - Mar 07
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  SALSA FROM STREET SALSA EVERY SUNDAY $7 Per Student
2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics
**Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.**
Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage.
www.streetsalsa.com
Sun - Mar 07
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  FREE Guitar Lessons from Luis Banuelos
Guitar virtuoso Luis Banuelos whose repertoire includes flamenco, indy rock, soul and hip-hop offers FREE informal guitar lessons for all levels for ages 10 and up.
Mon - Mar 08
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Mon - Mar 08
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - Mar 08
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey FREE with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - Mar 08
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  Austin Volunteer Orchestra NO COVER
Austin Volunteer Orchestra (AVO) brings some of the finest musicians in Austin together for some great music from country to funk to pop to rock. Starting in March, you can see AVO every Monday night from 8 PM to 11:30 PM, all FREE shows! www.austinvolunteerorchestra.com
Tue - Mar 09
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Tue - Mar 09
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - Mar 09
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com
Tue - Mar 09
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mic MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
The Music Open Mic is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mic is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with performance order by lottery. It is not possible to call Ruta Maya and be put on the sign up list. Performance time is three songs or 20 minutes, which ever is less. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist for a $10 fee. Please let the sound man know in advance there is a request to be recorded.
Wed - Mar 10
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Wed - Mar 10
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 10
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 10
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase!
FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com
Wed - Mar 10
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover
Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com
Thu - Mar 11
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Thursday Morning Hatha Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Thu - Mar 11
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Informal Lectures on Natural Health Remedies with Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist George LeCrenn
George LeCrenn offers a series of one hour weekly informal lectures Thursdays at 10:30 AM. March 11 - Digestive Problems George LeCrenn is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. He earned a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, twice ranked as one of the three best schools in America. He received his special training in conventional biomedicine, nutrition, and Traditional Chinese Medicine from physicians, registered dietitians, and renowned Chinese doctors specializing in acupuncture, neurology, and Chinese medical herbology. He is a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM.
Thu - Mar 11
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Lux Divon, Bali Yaaah and Bernard Noir
$5 Cover Bali Yaaah www.myspace.com Lux Divon www.luxdivon.com Bernard Noir bernardnoir.com
Fri - Mar 12
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Fri - Mar 12
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  ˇHola, Amigos! Spanish for Children & Parents
Teacher Beth Bernstein uses pictures, objects, games and songs as a fun way to introduce children and parents to Spanish. Babies and children are just starting to develop their language skills so they pick up new skills rapidly. Beth Bernstein has taught Spanish language, literature and composition to college students for 13 years and has a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of New Mexico. $10 per class for each parent and child pair.
Fri - Mar 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Jimmy Turner and Air Seed
An eclectic mix of sound, rhythm and dance by Austin's own, Jimmy Turner. Experience bits of jazz, blues, and experimental music as Jimmy, a deaf man, plays a variety of instruments vibrationally. It will be an event you won't forget.
Fri - Mar 12
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Live Music and Electronic Dance Party
World Beat, Rock, Hip Hop, Electronica and more! The SunRay Project www.myspace.com Moonticca and the Texas Clock www.myspace.com DJ Jack Trades DJ Relac'Soundfactory www.myspace.com Original Rhymes by Melanie Rose Featuring Brian Dudley and David Goldsby Visual Light Show by Rob Hybrid www.robhybrid.com $5 Cover
Sat - Mar 13
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - Mar 13
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela Brewer
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Sat - Mar 13
2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Partial to Oddity Fest 2010
Partial to Oddity Fest 2010 (P2O) is a showcase in experimental art, film, and music as Austin gets together to prove, once and for all, that Austin is indeed the live music capital of the world as well as a hub for all of the arts. www.p2ofest.com $5 at the door before 5pm $10 at the door after 5pm Demonstration by Austin’s Very own Bleep Labs at 6 PM. Art is on display all day. Kids activities such as face painting and finger painting available before 5 PM as well as artisan vendors. Bands start at 6:30 PM. Raffle of great items from the sponsors at 10:00 PM (Bird’s Barbershop, Bleep Labs, Brain Machine Recording Studio, Dragon’s Lair Comics and Gifts, Strait Music, Texas Roller Derby. Between bands short films by Austin’s NVH Films (www.nvhfilms.com). Live Music From: Death is Not a Joyride (Voted best experimental band in Austin) - www.deathisnotajoyride.com Furby Youth Choir! www.artificialmusicmachine.com Book of Shadows www.myspace.com How I Quit Crack www.myspace.com The Demon Hlatus - www.myspace.com Nutmud www.myspace.com De Rol Le www.myspace.com Art From: Kathryn Wilson www.junkhousedollyard.com Analy Nakat www.myspace.com Karen Easter www.colorsmagicka.com Sabina Reynolds www.myspace.com Candace Thornseberry
Sun - Mar 14
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  FREE Kid's Show Every Sunday! Staci Gray!!
Staci Gray's original music gets children to sing, dance and be just plain silly! www.stacigraymusic.com
Sun - Mar 14
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  SALSA FROM STREET SALSA EVERY SUNDAY $7 Per Student
2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics
**Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.**
Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage.
www.streetsalsa.com
Sun - Mar 14
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  FREE Guitar Lessons from Luis Banuelos
Guitar virtuoso Luis Banuelos whose repertoire includes flamenco, indy rock, soul and hip-hop offers FREE informal guitar lessons for all levels for ages 10 and up.
Mon - Mar 15
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Mon - Mar 15
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - Mar 15
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey FREE with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - Mar 15
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  Austin Volunteer Orchestra NO COVER
Austin Volunteer Orchestra (AVO) brings some of the finest musicians in Austin together for some great music from country to funk to pop to rock. Starting in March, you can see AVO every Monday night from 8 PM to 11:30 PM, all FREE shows! www.austinvolunteerorchestra.com
Tue - Mar 16
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Tue - Mar 16
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - Mar 16
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com
Tue - Mar 16
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mic MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
The Music Open Mic is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mic is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with performance order by lottery. It is not possible to call Ruta Maya and be put on the sign up list. Performance time is three songs or 20 minutes, which ever is less. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist for a $10 fee. Please let the sound man know in advance there is a request to be recorded.
Wed - Mar 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Wed - Mar 17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 17
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 17
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase!
FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com
Wed - Mar 17
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover
Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com
Thu - Mar 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Thursday Morning Hatha Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Thu - Mar 18
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Informal Lectures on Natural Health Remedies with Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist George LeCrenn
George LeCrenn offers a series of one hour weekly informal lectures Thursdays at 10:30 AM. March 18 - Natural Weight Loss George LeCrenn is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. He earned a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, twice ranked as one of the three best schools in America. He received his special training in conventional biomedicine, nutrition, and Traditional Chinese Medicine from physicians, registered dietitians, and renowned Chinese doctors specializing in acupuncture, neurology, and Chinese medical herbology. He is a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM.
Thu - Mar 18
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Music From The Soundtrack for "The Wind Chases the Sun, The Leonard Peltier Story"
Music from the in production film "The Wind Chases the Sun, The Leonard Peltier Story" will be performed in support of the completion of the film. Featuring performances by Trespassers William, Jennifer Leonhardt, Brian Ledford, Shannon McNally, Natalia Zuckerman and Victoria Williams. Producer and Director Preston Randolph will speak about the project. No cover. Donation suggested. www.myspace.com cactusprofilms.com
Thu - Mar 18
6:00 PM - 4:00 AM
  Dreamtime Productions Presents Funk Showcase
All nighter at Ruta Maya with after hours until 4 AM! Featuring Funkotron, Dimitris Ascent, Spank, Toast Helix, Metranohm and more! $5 Cover. www.myspace.com www.myspace.com www.myspace.com
Fri - Mar 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Fri - Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  ˇHola, Amigos! Spanish for Children & Parents
Teacher Beth Bernstein uses pictures, objects, games and songs as a fun way to introduce children and parents to Spanish. Babies and children are just starting to develop their language skills so they pick up new skills rapidly. Beth Bernstein has taught Spanish language, literature and composition to college students for 13 years and has a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of New Mexico. $10 per class for each parent and child pair.
Fri - Mar 19
2:00 PM - 5:00 AM
  Episode Phive & MusicBailout.net Present ATX WildFire Part One!
A FREE two-day Reggae Rock festival @ Ruta Maya on March 19 & 20!! Badges? You don't need no stinkin' badges! Or wristbands! ALL AGES All day and all nighter at Ruta Maya with after hours until 5 AM! Root Dimension...Dub Gideon...Irie Jane...Indofin...The Contrabandits...The Raspas...Tatanka...Ashes of Babylon...Idiginis... AFTERPARTY: DJ Ivor & Erko Eloheim www.myspace.com
Sat - Mar 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - Mar 20
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela Brewer
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Sat - Mar 20
2:00 PM - 5:00 AM
  Episode Phive & MusicBailout.net Present ATX WildFire Part Two!
A FREE two-day Reggae Rock festival @ Ruta Maya on March 19 & 20!! Badges? You don't need no stinkin' badges! Or wristbands! ALL AGES All day and all nighter at Ruta Maya with after hours until 5 AM! Equal People...Sons of the Beach...Darby Drivers...SlaughterHouse Rootz...Rook...Tin Can Phone...Contra Coup...Eleven Fingered Charlie... AFTERPARTY: DJ Notion...Blueprint & Illogic (Greenhouse)...Killah Priest & McPullish (live dub) www.myspace.com
Sun - Mar 21
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  FREE Kids Show Every Sunday! Mr. Johnny and Sharon!!
Mr Johnny & Sharon perform highly interactive sound and music shows at book stores, libraries, schools and special events. John is the founder of ACOT children’s coalition and the annual PLAYFEST children’s theatre event. He has won a B. Iden Payne nomination for sound design, holds a lifetime position on the TCA Resident Artist Roster with music and audio productions featured on NPR affiliate stations nation wide. www.mrjohnny.com
Sun - Mar 21
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  SALSA FROM STREET SALSA EVERY SUNDAY $7 Per Student
2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics
**Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.**
Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage.
www.streetsalsa.com
Sun - Mar 21
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  FREE Guitar Lessons from Luis Banuelos
Guitar virtuoso Luis Banuelos whose repertoire includes flamenco, indy rock, soul and hip-hop offers FREE informal guitar lessons for all levels for ages 10 and up.
Sun - Mar 21
11:00 PM
  Trova with Nelson Saga Trio
Boleros with Nelson Saga Trio and special guests
Mon - Mar 22
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Mon - Mar 22
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - Mar 22
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey FREE with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - Mar 22
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  Austin Volunteer Orchestra NO COVER
Austin Volunteer Orchestra (AVO) brings some of the finest musicians in Austin together for some great music from country to funk to pop to rock. Starting in March, you can see AVO every Monday night from 8 PM to 11:30 PM, all FREE shows! www.austinvolunteerorchestra.com
Tue - Mar 23
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Tue - Mar 23
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - Mar 23
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com
Tue - Mar 23
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mic MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
The Music Open Mic is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mic is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with performance order by lottery. It is not possible to call Ruta Maya and be put on the sign up list. Performance time is three songs or 20 minutes, which ever is less. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist for a $10 fee. Please let the sound man know in advance there is a request to be recorded.
Wed - Mar 24
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Wed - Mar 24
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 24
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 24
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase!
FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com
Wed - Mar 24
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover
Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com
Thu - Mar 25
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Thursday Morning Hatha Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Thu - Mar 25
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Informal Lectures on Natural Health Remedies with Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist George LeCrenn
George LeCrenn offers a series of one hour weekly informal lectures Thursdays at 10:30 AM. March 25 - Natural Remedies for Depression and Anxiety George LeCrenn is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. He earned a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, twice ranked as one of the three best schools in America. He received his special training in conventional biomedicine, nutrition, and Traditional Chinese Medicine from physicians, registered dietitians, and renowned Chinese doctors specializing in acupuncture, neurology, and Chinese medical herbology. He is a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM.
Thu - Mar 25
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Plastic Fantastic Lover
True traveling minstrels, Chris Jeffries and Plastic Fantastic Lover deliver something close to psychedelic honky-tonk that is always entertaining and fun. www.myspace.com
Fri - Mar 26
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Fri - Mar 26
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  ˇHola, Amigos! Spanish for Children & Parents
Teacher Beth Bernstein uses pictures, objects, games and songs as a fun way to introduce children and parents to Spanish. Babies and children are just starting to develop their language skills so they pick up new skills rapidly. Beth Bernstein has taught Spanish language, literature and composition to college students for 13 years and has a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of New Mexico. $10 per class for each parent and child pair.
Fri - Mar 26
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  The Stairwell Sisters (Roadshow) Presented by Austin Friends of Traditional Music
San Francisco based The Stairwell Sisters crank out acoustic, old-time music with a punk-rock intensity and have performed on "A Prairie Home Companion" and festival stages from Lincoln Center (NYC) and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (SF) to Celtic Connections (UK) and many points in between. Austin Friends of Traditional Music is proud to present The Stairwell Sisters in a one night performance in Austin on their way to the Rice Grass Festival in Fischer, Texas. www.stairwellsisters.com www.aftm.us
Fri - Mar 26
11:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Minor Mishap Marching Band Presents
$5 Cover Minor Mishap Marching Band www.myspace.com Buscando el Monte www.myspace.com
Sat - Mar 27
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - Mar 27
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela Brewer
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Sat - Mar 27
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Austin Friends of Traditional Music NO COVER!
Open mic for members of Austin Friends of Traditional Music. Austin Friends of Traditional Music is a non profit supporting traditional music and dance in Austin for over thirty years. General public welcome to listen and participate. www.aftm.us
Sat - Mar 27
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Frontier A Go Go Only $7 Cover !
It's a happening with that great sixties sound! Texas Music Hall-of-Famer Freddie Steady Krc is one of Austin's great, enigmatic musical characters and front man for both the Freddie Steady 5 and the legendary Explosives featuring Roky Erickson. www.myspace.com
Sat - Mar 27
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Flying Balalaika Brothers
Featuring Zhenya Kolykhanov, one of the founding members of hte Red Elvises, Russian trio Flying Balalaika Brothers represent russian folk crossover to bluegrass and many other international acoustic styles. Originally formed in Los Angeles as a street band, the Flying Balalaika Brothers has a large history of performers from Limpopo, Red Elvises, Kalinka and many other guest Russian players. www.myspace.com
Sun - Mar 28
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  FREE Kid's Show Every Sunday!
The Telephone Company! www.telephonecompanymusic.com
Sun - Mar 28
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  SALSA FROM STREET SALSA EVERY SUNDAY $7 Per Student
2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics
**Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.**
Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage.
www.streetsalsa.com
Sun - Mar 28
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  FREE Guitar Lessons from Luis Banuelos
Guitar virtuoso Luis Banuelos whose repertoire includes flamenco, indy rock, soul and hip-hop offers FREE informal guitar lessons for all levels for ages 10 and up.
Mon - Mar 29
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Monday Morning Hatha Flow with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. www.pamelabrewer.com
Mon - Mar 29
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - Mar 29
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey FREE with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - Mar 29
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  Austin Volunteer Orchestra NO COVER
Austin Volunteer Orchestra (AVO) brings some of the finest musicians in Austin together for some great music from country to funk to pop to rock. Starting in March, you can see AVO every Monday night from 8 PM to 11:30 PM, all FREE shows! www.austinvolunteerorchestra.com
Tue - Mar 30
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Tue - Mar 30
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels. Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome. www.austinmusicianshealth.org www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - Mar 30
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave Bates. The open mike begins with a “Round Robin” open mic with no sign up list from 6 to 7 PM followed by a “Sign Up List” open mic from 7 PM to 9 PM. www.myspace.com www.freespeechart.com
Tue - Mar 30
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mic MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
The Music Open Mic is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mic is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with performance order by lottery. It is not possible to call Ruta Maya and be put on the sign up list. Performance time is three songs or 20 minutes, which ever is less. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist for a $10 fee. Please let the sound man know in advance there is a request to be recorded.
Wed - Mar 31
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela Brewer FREE With Purchase
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves. Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe. pamelabrewer.com
Wed - Mar 31
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig FREE With Purchase
Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please telephone 567-6298 so that Professor George may bring the materials appropriate for the topic requested. All informal classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 31
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - Mar 31
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Free Salsa Lesson with Purchase!
FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket. Stay to dance to the music of La Mona Loca from 9 PM to midnight. Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo!! www.musicacienfuegos.com www.streetsalsa.com
Wed - Mar 31
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday with La Mona Loca $7 Cover
Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more. www.musicacienfuegos.com
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