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Public service announcement: free Asleep at the Wheel show tonight
Harsh times and budget cutbacks may have forced the city to abandon the traditional Trail of Lights this year, but if the substantial crowds around the Zilker Holiday Tree are any indication, the scaled-back festival has been a suitable compromise for most Austinites.
The holiday fun draws to a close tonight with a free show from beloved country and swing institution Asleep at the Wheel at 8:30 p.m. It’s not every day that you have a chance to see a free set from Ray Benson, the man with the best view in Austin, and the beloved bandleader will be leading a suitably seasonal holiday singalong. Get there early for a 7 p.m. set from Rosie Flores, but be sure to plan ahead and bus, bike or hike if you can. The challenge of parking — available on-site in limited quantities and at One Texas Center, at South First and Barton Springs streets — could put a damper on anybody’s Christmas cheer. You can find more information at the event’s Web site.
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