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'Tis the Season for Holiday Hotline


It's that time of year and we're happy to announce the Central Market North Lamar Holiday Hotline will begin operation on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at: (512) 206-1044.

And of course, you are welcome to stop by the Holiday Hotline Office--it's located next to the Info Desk as you enter the store--to get a personalized consultation and place your order, in person, with a Holiday Specialist.

For the holidays, the store will be open extra early, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., beginning on November 14th.

As always, we will be open on Thanksgiving day... from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Also, make sure and check out our Holiday page for great holiday tips and to download our Holiday Guide.


Live Music
All live music shows are rain or shine. If it's raining or cold the music will be featured in our enclosed heated patio under the cafe awning.

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(512) 206-1020
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Austin-North Lamar Contact Info
4001 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-1000
Austin-North Lamar Store Hours
Open 8 am to 10 pm
Austin-North Lamar Café Hours
7 am to 9 pm Sunday - Thursday
7 am to 10 pm Friday - Saturday
Event Calendar

Live Music: Ritmo 3

Saturday, November 7, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Ritmo 3 started in 2005 and has quickly become one of the city's hot Latin dance bands. Their compositions are of traditional son montuno, boleros, Colombian and Mexican cumbia. Lead by Josseph Durán, the band’s concept was to create a musical fusion with the influence of three main countries: Mexico, Cuba, and United States.

Ukemi

Sunday, November 8, 12:30 - 3:00 PM
Ukemi performs tight-knit organic music steeped in alternative, classical, singer-songwriter, and world music roots - along the cathartic lines of Damien Rice, The Frames / Swell Season, and Devotchka

Live Music: 1001 Nights Orchestra

Friday, November 13, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Music from the Middle East and Beyond. Transcendent in its allure, the music of 1001 Nights Orchestra evokes images of far away lands, exotic melodies, and magical nights.

"Swing Central" Swing Dance Contest

Saturday, November 14, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
"Swing Central" Swing Dance Competition sponsored by the Austin Swing Syndicate. Dance contest is a Jack & Jill style competition with randomly assigned couples dancing/competing to music by Giant City Sextet & DJ Thaine Maurer; MC: Matt Jones; $500 Cash Purse $250 ($125 each) to 1st Prize Couple, $150 ($75 each) to 2nd Prize Couple, $100 ($50 each) to 3rd Prize Couple. Time Schedule: 6:00 Registration, 7:15 Prelims, 8:00 Finals. Awards, open dance.

Live Music & Dance: Flamenko 909

Sunday, November 15, 12:30 - 3:00 PM
The fire and excitement of Spanish flamenco guitar to the passion and lure of sensual percussive flamenco dance.

Live Music: Ponty Bones & the Squeeze Tones

Friday, November 20, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Ponty Bone is an authentic Texas accordion King. He's a master of the instrument who has played with some of the state's most influential artists and infused his instrument and talents into a myriad of popular and roots musical styles, in the process winning an international reputation.

Live Music: Kat Edmonson

Saturday, November 21, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
"Kat Edmonson is the best new jazz singer I have heard in years and I know she will be around for years to come." Al Schmitt, 19-time Grammy winning producer and engineer

Live Music: Jitterbug Vipers

Sunday, November 22, 12:30 - 3:00 PM
The Jitterbug Vipers transport you to a dimly lit nightclub in 1940’s Chicago where Jerry Garcia is jamming with Count Basie. Vintage jazz, swing, whatever you want to call it, it’s hot, sultry, sophisticated and danceable, influenced by Billie Holliday, Wes Montgomery, Ray Brown, Stuff Smith and Count Basie’s Rhythm section. This band knows how to keep Austin weird.

Live Music: Will Taylor & Strings Attached

Friday, November 27, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Will Tayor & Strings Attached will be performing the Beatles's Ruber Soul album.

Live Music: Lost & Nameless Orchestra

Saturday, November 28, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
A unique mix of Appalachian Mountain music, Celtic fiddle tunes, and singer-songwriter folk. This band will make you want to keep up and do a jig. A Central Market favorite!

Live Music: El Tule

Sunday, November 29, 12:30 - 3:00 PM
A smoking Latin dance band!