Saturday, December 30, 2006

The Chieftains in Houston

Fri., Jan 5th-Sun., Jan. 7th. Houston events at Jones Hall. Come hear these six time Grammy Award winners with the Houston Symphony. Call 713-224-7575 for tickets.

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Thursday, December 07, 2006

Corteo: Cirque Du Soleil in Houston

Corteo: Cirque Du Soleil. Starts March 22nd. Houston events at Sam Houston Race Park under the Grand Chapiteau. Call 1-800-678-5440 for tickets.

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Friday, December 01, 2006

Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel in Houston

Presented by the Houston Opera. Dec. 1, 7, 13, 20 at 8pm; Dec. 10, 17, 23 at 7pm; Dec. 3, 10, 17, 23 at 1:30pm. Houston events at the Wortham Center. Call 713-228-6737.

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Sunday, November 26, 2006

Houston Events Calendar

Houston Ballet - Jubilee of Dance: A Celebration of Movement. At Wortham Center, 501 Texas. Carmina Burana is the centerpiece of this year’s Jubilee of Dance, a kaleidoscope of works showcasing the current and future stars of Houston Ballet. Call 713-522-5538 for more info. Visit Houston Events Calendar for more events listings.

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Friday, November 10, 2006

Ars Lyrica - Celestial Sirens. Mon., Nov.13th, 7:30pm

Mon., Nov.13th, 7:30pm. Houston events at Hobby Center, 800 Bagby. Otherwordly music written for the Three Ladies of Ferrara, the original "girl group." Ars Lyrica's heavenly voices include Melissa Givens and Tracy Rhodus, sopranos, and Natalie Arduino, mezzo-soprano. The opulent continuo for this concert includes harpsichord, viola da gamba, archlute, and Baroque Harp. Call 713-315-2525 for more info.

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Sunday, October 22, 2006

Halloween Events in Houston

There are many events in Houston and with Halloween coming up, find out what there is to do in Houston. From haunted house to trick or treat, check out our Houston Halloween Events .

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Stages Theater: The Cook

As Cuba's aristocracy flees the country in the face of Castro's coup, a young cook swears to protect her mistress's home until the family returns. The Cook will include performances in English and Spanish. Oct. 13th-Oct. 29th at Stages Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. Call 713-527-0123 for more info. Visit Houston events for more things to do in Houston, Texas.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Houston Asian American Festival

Houston events start Sunday, Oct. 22nd, 11am-8:30pm at Herman Park. Come out and celebrate our proud Texas heritage and celebrates all the arts of Asia that thrive in our International City. For a full day, Houstonians will experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the faraway Orient in beautiful Hermann Park And, it is free! Exciting children's programs, festive foods and great family fun abound amidst shimmering costumes of royal court dances, soaring martial arts and giant thundering drums! Fine art, folk art, calligraphy, brush painting, face painting, puppetry and cultural exhibits surround the three TexAsia Stages. Visit Houston Events Calendar for more upcoming events in Houston.

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Saturday, September 30, 2006

Houston Heights Festival

Monday, Oct. 2nd Houston events located along Heights Boulevard, between 14th and 20th. Call 713-861-4002 for more info.

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Thursday, September 21, 2006

9th Annual Jazz Fest in Kemah

Coming Friday, Sept. 29th-Sunday, October 1st at the Kemah Boardwalk. Call 281-334-9880 for more info. Fri: 6-11:10pm; Sat: 12-11:10pm. Sun: 1-8:45pm. Visit Houston events for more event listings.

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Sunday, September 17, 2006

French Masters Coming to Houston

French Masters. Monday, Sept. 18th. Houston events at the Hobby Center. Pianist Timothy Hester joins the orchestra for French romanticist Camille Saint-Saen's "Piano Concerto No.2 in G Minor." A native Houstonian, Hester graduated from The Juilliard School and is currently associate professor for piano at the University of Houston's Moore's School for Music where he also serves as director of keyboard collaborative arts. Call 713-315-2525 for more details.

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Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Upcoming September Events

Jack's Mannequin, Copeland, The Hush Sound, Daphne Loves Derby. Houston events at Verizon Wireless Theater, 520 Texas in Bayou Place. Fri., Sept. 8th, 6:30pm. Call 713-230-1600 for more details.

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Saturday, September 02, 2006

Bollywood Blast in Houston

This Sunday, Sept. 3rd, 8:00 p.m. Houston events at the Miller Theater, In Hermann Park, 100 Concert Drive. An entertaining showcase of the wonderful world of Indian movies, their glitz, their glory, their melodious songs, and their dazzling dances. Call 713.284.8352 for more details.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Downtown Houston Waterfront Park

Houstonians are invited to visit the new 23-acre park in downtown Houston. The Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade is a newly developed stretch along the banks of Buffalo Bayou, featuring jogging and biking trails, lush landscape and most noteworthy, the first of several planned pedestrian bridges to connect the north and south sides of the bayou. Call 713-752-0314 ext.7 for more info. Visit Houston Texas Attractions for more things to do in Houston.

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Sunday, August 27, 2006

Film Noir Festival

Houston Events at Miller Theater, In Hermann Park, 100 Concert Drive. Wed. Aug.30th - Fri. Sept. 1st, 8:15pm. Celebrating those “dark” films of the 1940s, which feature tough-guy leading men (usually a detective), icy femme fatale, and a crime that does them in.

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Friday, August 04, 2006

Houston Street Summer Olypmics Game

Street Olympics Summer Games. Houston events this Friday, August 4th, 9am-2pm at the Reliant Center. Kids compete in Frisbee accuracy, basketball dribble and free throw, jump roping, hopscotch, kickball, and many more contests. Call 713-675-0004 for more details. Visit Houston events calendar for more upcoming events.

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Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Shakespeare Festival in Houston

The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Wednesday, Aug. 2nd, 11am at Miller Theater in Herman Park. All the three billy goats want to do is get across the bridge so they can eat the grass on the other side, but there’s a grumbly, grouchy, bully of a Troll under the bridge who is determined not to let them pass. Call 713-2840-8352 for more details. Visit Houston Events Calendar for more upcoming events in Houston.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Things to do in Houston

Tired of not knowing what to do in Houston? Well here are a couple of new activities you might not have thought of before:

  1. George Bush Monument: Located in Downtown Houston, this is one of the newest sights of Houston. Named after Bush, the 41st president, you can view a lifesize statue of the ex-president, walk the trails, and enjoy an afternoon in this great park.
  2. Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center: This park is located in Humble, Texas. It features neat sightseeing opportunities and wildlife.

Please visit Attractions in Houston for more things to do.

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Thursday, June 15, 2006

Houston Attractions: Forbidden Gardens

There are many Houston Attractions. One of the more famous and worthwhile things to do is Forbidden Gardens, in Katy, Texas. It is a fascinating outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes. Guided tours take you back to the third century BC to view the first Emperor's amazing 6,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. The tour continues to the intricately detailed miniatures of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule. Come and experience the mystery and magic of Imperial China. Forbidden Gardens is a must-see for everyone who wants to embark on an unforgettable journey to a faraway land without stepping outside of Texas. Forbidden Gardens, 23500 Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77493. 281-347-8000. www.forbidden-gardens.com

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Thursday, June 08, 2006

Houston Attractions: Houston Sports Museum

On the site of Buff Stadium, completed in 1928 as the home of the Houston Buffs baseball tea, this museum displays a collection of sports memoriballa including home plate which rests on the spot it occupied during games. Lower Level, Finger Furniture Center, 3001 Gulf Freeway. Houston, Texas. 713-221-4441. Admissions: Free.Visit Houston Attractions for more things to do in Houston.

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