Houston Ballet - Life and Laughter: Tu Tu, Sergeant Early's Dream, and The Concert. Feb. 22nd-Mar. 4th. Houston events at the Wortham Center, 501 Texas. From introspective drama to laughter, this is a program to be enjoyed by all. Call 713-522-5538 for more info.

Houston Ballet - Life and Laughter: Tu Tu, Sergeant Early's Dream, and The Concert. Feb. 22nd-Mar. 4th. Houston events at the Wortham Center, 501 Texas. From introspective drama to laughter, this is a program to be enjoyed by all. Call 713-522-5538 for more info.

On view Jan.21st - March 31st. Houston events at Blaffer Gallery, the Art Museum of the University of Houston. The title is drawn from the 1978 Blondie hit. The show features new paintings, sculptures, installations and video works by 17 emerging Asian-American artists born in the late 1960s and 1970s, including Michael Arcega, Xavier Cha, Patty Chang, Binh Danh, Mari Eastman, Ala Ebtekar, Chitra Ganesh, Glenn Kaino, Geraldine Lau, Jiha Moon, Laurel Nakadate, Kaz Oshiro, Anna Sew Hoy, Jean Shin, Indigo Som, Mika Tajima, and Saira Wasim. While the song/exhibit title is indicative of the visible influence of popular culture on these artists’ work, it also hints at the cultural duality informing each artist’s life and the degree to which this duality may or may not inform their practice. Visit Houston events calendar for more listings.

Sun., Jan. 14th Downtown Houston. The 2007 Chevron Houston Marathon invites you to be a part of Houston's largest single-day sporting event. More than 20,000 participants and 200,000 spectators are expected. Call 713-957-3453 for more info. Visit Houston Events for more upcoming events in Houston.

Jan. 12th-13th, 8:00 p.m. Houston events at Wortham Center, 501 Texas. Spectrum Dance Theater seeks to make contemporary dance accessible to all, from dance aficionados to those who have never studied dance. Call 713.227.4SPA for more info.

Jan 18th-Jan. 21st. Houston events at Jones Hall. Tickets start from $27. Call 713-224-7575 for ticket info.

Sun., Dec 31st. Houston Events at the Hobby Center, 800 Bagby. A New Year's Eve tradition, but new to Houston! Bach Brandenburg Concertos III and V plus his rarely heard Non sa che sia dolore, animal music from the Austrian Baroque, and a post-concert champagne reception and silent auction in the Hobby Center Founders' Room to ring in the new year. 9:00 p.m. Call 713-315-2525 for more info. For more upcoming events, visit Houston events calendar

Sun., Dec. 24th. The goal of this year's Christmas Eve Big Feast will be to serve over 20,000 underprivileged families, distribute 100,000 toys, and give out more than 6,000 food baskets, along with clothing, shoes and other household items. Houston events at Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. Call 713-752-2582 for more info.

Elegant light displays along a one-mile stretch of Hermann Park. DEC 15 to 17 and 22 to 24 and 26 to 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free event, now in its fifth year. Call 713-524-5876 for more info. For more Houston events visit Houston events calendar today.

Fri., Dec. 15th. Houston events at the Wortham Center, 501 Texas. Hushed voices, wide-eyed candlelit faces, a Latin midnight mass… then home over snowy Roman streets to panettone and red wine. Call 713-533-0080 for more info.

Dec. 8th-10th. A Houston Symphony tradition! Michael Krajewski rings in the holiday with a heartwarming celebration of the season. Michael Krajewski, conductor … Houston Symphony Chorus, Charles Hausmann, director. Houston events at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. Call 713-224-7575 for more info.

Fri., Dec. 8th. Houston events at City Hall, 901 Bagby. Watch our famous skyline come alive with music, lights and fireworks! Call 713-247-3500 for more info. Also, visit our new Houston Holiday Guide for more tis the season happenings.

Teddy Bear Checkup. Saturday, Dec. 2nd. Houston events at Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive. Bring your favorite teddy bear to the museum for a check-up! You and your friend will visit health science stations to learn about hygiene, nutrition and dental health. Volunteers from Texas Children's Hospital will be here to help you discover everything you need to know to keep you and your teddy bear healthy. Call 713-521-1515 for more info.

Soc. For the Performing Arts - Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company. Fri., Dec.1, 8:00 p.m. Houston events at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. Through colorful and intricate costumes, the 45-member company showcases the beauty, color and traditions of its native country, illuminating the interweaving of Spanish and Asian influences found in the Filipino culture. Call 713-227-4SPA for more info.

Houston Symphony - Hilary Hahn and Peer Gynt. Fri., Nov.24th-Sun., Nov.26th. Houston events at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. Arild Remmereit, conductor … Hilary Hahn, violin … Grieg: Selections from Peer Gynt … Korngold: Violin Concerto … Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor. Call 713-224-7575 for more info.

Saturday, November 18th, 2006. Dube Estate Auction.203 South Haswell Drive in Bryan, TX. Sale Time: 10:00 a.m. Doors open: 8:00 a.m.This sale will include: Rare Tapestry from the Forbidden City in Peking, China * Antique Chinese Carved Furniture * Many Pieces of Beautiful Cloisonné * Wedding Disk * Antique Silk Embroidery Work * Coromandel Screen * Antique Hand Carved Statures and Figurines * Silk Embroidered Clothing * and MUCH MORE. Call 979-822-7400 or visit http://www.corneroftime.com/Auctions/November_18th/november_18th.html for more info.

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Tue., Nov. 14th, 11am. Houston events at Miller Outdoor Theater in Herman Park. The story picks up after the American Revolution and continues through the westward expansion, Civil War, and even into present times. Call 713-284-8352 for more info.

Houston Events at the Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive. Learn about the importance of exercise and cardiovascular health in a FUN and interactive way. In addition to Museum tours and programs, visitors can experience the different forms that exercise can take, including a rock wall, bungee run, obstacle course and more! Call 713-521-1515 for more info.