GHPA Walking Tour: The Binz

09-12-2010 - 09-12-2010

Greater Houston Preservation Alliance

http://www.ghpa.org/tours

Clayton Genealogical Library - 5300 Caroline Houston TX 77004

Admission: <p>Admission is $10 per person ($7 for GHPA members and students with valid ID), with a $2 discount for anyone who walks, bikes or takes public transportation to the tour</p> <p>Free street parking is available in the area, and the tour starting point is a short walk from MetroRail's Museum District station <br /> <br /> Reservations are not required Restrooms will not be available</p>

713-216-5000

tours@ghpa.org

Start Time(s): <p>Tickets will be sold beginning at 5:30 pm (please note the evening tour time for the summer) in front of the Clayton Library, 5300 Caroline St</p>

On the second Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. (6 p.m. June through September; there is no tour in December), GHPA presents a docent-guided walking tour of an architecturally and/or historically significant area of Houston.

Sunday, September 12: The Binz

Join the Walking Tours Program as we explore one of Houston's lesser-known historic neighborhoods, The Binz. The area was developed in the 1910s and grew along with nearby Rice University; several early Rice administrators and professors built their homes here.

The Binz has included the work of some of Houston's most prominent architects, including the Georgian house that Birdsall P. Briscoe designed for businessman and statesman William L. Clayton. In the 1950s, Clayton and his wife deeded the property to the City of Houston for use as a library, and today, the restored home is part of the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research.

The neighborhood's pleasant streets appealed to others as well. Architects William Ward Watkin, Alfred C. Finn and Maurice Sullivan all built homes for their families here; unfortunately, only the Sullivan house remains standing today. Among The Binz's other remaining treasures is Houston's first Mormon church: Even though it's no longer used as a church and its origins are hidden by its present use, the Art Deco building remains standing.

Tickets will be sold beginning at 5:30 p.m. (please note the evening tour time for the summer) in front of the Clayton Library, 5300 Caroline St. Admission is $10 per person ($7 for GHPA members and students with valid ID), with a $2 discount for anyone who walks, bikes or takes public transportation to the tour. Free street parking is available in the area, and the tour starting point is a short walk from MetroRail's Museum District station. Reservations are not required. Restrooms will not be available.

If inclement weather threatens on the day of the tour, check the website for up-to-the-minute updates of any tour changes. You can also follow GHPA on Twitter to receive tour updates.

Photo: Clayton house (photo by David Bush).

Houston Vintage 2010

10-01-2010 - 10-02-2010

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Coronation Vintage

http://www.houstonvintage2010.eventbrite.com

Admission: <p>$1000 Advanced<br /> &nbsp;$1500 Door</p> <p>($500 parking available in lot behind venue)</p>

713 459 9210

coronationvintageclothing@yahoo.com

http://www.houstonvintage2010.eventbrite.com

Start Time(s): <p>Doors open @ 8:00pm <br /> Fashion show starts @9:00pm<br /> After Party immediately after fashion show</p>

Coronoation Vintage presents Houston Vintage 2010, Friday & Saturday, October 1 & 2, at 8pm.

Houston Vintage 2010 features the Fall 2010 collection of CORONATION VINTAGE:

"The Lady of the Orient"..inspired by Vladimir Tretchikoff
Headpieces by Lindsay Halpin of Violet Peacock Millinery
Hair by: Cara Crafton of Craft Salon
Make-up by: Carol Wagener and Devin Lazaneo

Houston based Stylist/Vintage Designer, Dawn Bell is ready to take you inside a Mid-Century painting and through the provocative Orient! With odd color combinations, Balinese ladies painted blue~

"I adopted many different ways of combining colors through my study of Tretchikoff's work, which you'll see in this collection."I also played around with the idea of how women of the Orient had a fascination with American Culture and together they clashed in a Jackie O. meets Shanghai" kind of way!"

This collection is Pop Culture of the Orient 1950's style!

Fashion show starts @ 9pm
AFTER PARTY (immediately following show) with JOSH ZULU

Bites provided by: t'afia restaurant

ADVANCED TICKETS>>>>>>> www.houstonvintage2010.eventbrite.com  
$10.00 Advanced
$15.00 Door
First 100 tickets sold through Eventbrite receives a Swag Bag filled with glamorous goodies!!~

 ($5.00 parking available in lot behind venue)

Partial proceeds go to:
Bo's Place

Many Thanks to our generous sponsors:

t'afia restaurant
Craft Salon
Neal Hamil
Hotglamit.com
Localsound.net

For more info. please contact Dawn Bell @713 459-9210.

Pure Pumpkin Patch 2010

09-26-2010 - 10-31-2010

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St Luke's United Methodist Church

http://www.stlukesmethodist.org

St Luke's United Methodist Church - 3471 Westheimer at Edloe Houston TX 77027

Admission: <p>Free Event</p>

713-622-5710

Start Time(s): <p>Monday-Friday 11am-7pm<br /> Saturday 10am&ndash;6pm<br /> Sunday 9am-6pm</p>

Fall at St. Luke’s means Pumpkins! Our front lawn will soon be covered with thousands of gorgeous pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, ready for your fall holiday shopping needs.

The Pure Pumpkin Patch 2010 officially opens on Sunday, September 26 and will run through October 31. Hours of operation are 11-7 weekdays, 10-6 Saturdays and 9-6 Sundays. Pumpkins are priced by size, and volunteers will help deliver your purchases to your car.

A portion of all proceeds benefits Pure Sound’s tour fund; plans are currently being made for their winter 2011 tour. Thanks to all our “Friends of Pure Sound” who work or shop in our Patch. Your support means so much to us!

2010 Orange Show Pumpkin Carving Workshop

10-23-2010 - 10-23-2010

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Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

http://www.orangeshow.org/

Orange Show Monument - 2402 Munger St Houston Tx 77023

Admission: <p>Free event<br /> <i>Bring your own pumpkin</i></p>

713-926-6368

http://www.orangeshow.org/

Start Time(s): <p>1pm-4pm</p>

The Orange Show presents a Pumpkin Carving Workshop on Saturday, October 23rd.

Saturday, October 23rd
Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Think you’re too old to carve pumpkins? Well you don’t know jack-o-lantern! Scoop out a night to learn how to turn a plain old pumpkin into a Halloween work of art!

We will also have fun activities to create our fabulous gala treasures.

BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) 1-4pm- FREE.

Noche Mexicana

09-18-2010 - 09-18-2010

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MECA

http://www.meca-houston.org

MECA - 1900 Kane Street Houston TX 77007

Admission: <p>Free Admission</p>

713-802-9370

Start Time(s): <p>6 pm - 11 pm</p>

Meca presents Noche Mexicana, Saturday, September 18, 6pm-11pm.

Noche Mexicana is a special outdoor event with delicious Mexican food, drinks, carnival games, and music.

Followed by the presentation of "Celebremos Libertad", a musical pageant depicting the varying historical meanings of the Mexican Revolution.

2010 Great Pumpkin Fun Run

10-30-2010 - 10-30-2010

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Texas Heart Institute

http://www.texasheart.org/AboutUs/News/funrun.cfm

Downtown Houston - Hermann Square - 901 Bagby St Smith and Bagby Houston TX 77002

Admission: <p>Entry fees: $10-$25<br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p>

(832) 355-9584

pumpkin@heart.thi.tmc.edu

https://secure.texasheartinstitute.org/forms/2010-Great-Pumpkin-Fun-Run.asp

Start Time(s): <p>6:00 am &ndash; 7:15 am- Race Day Registration and packet pickup (in front of City Hall)<br /> 6:00 am &ndash; 7:45 am- Disposal Tag (D-Tag) pickup for 5K runners registering on race day (Walker near Start Line)<br /> 7:55 am - 5K Wheelchair Race<br /> 8:00 am - 5K Run (competitive) - Great Pumpkin Dash<br /> 8:00 am - 5K Walk - Goblin Gallop<br /> 9:00 am - 1K Witches Walk<br /> 9:15 am - Presentation of Runners&rsquo; Awards for Open and Masters Division<br /> 9:20 am - line up for Children&rsquo;s Costume Contest-Infants to Five (5) years old only<br /> <br /> Post-Race Party Hermann Square (Smith &amp; Walker &ndash; across from Tranquility Park)</p>

The Texas Heart Institute and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas present the 2010 Great Pumpkin Fun Run on Saturday, October 30, 2010, 8 a.m. Hermann Square in Downtown Houston (Smith & Walker - across from Tranquility Park).

Halloween Costumes Encouraged!

Categories of Participation:

• Wheelchair Race/Stroll 7:55 a.m.
• Great Pumpkin Dash - 5K Run (competitive) 8 a.m.
• Goblin Gallop - 5K Walk (non-competitive) 8 a.m.
• Witches Walk -1K Kid's Walk 9 a.m.

5K Run awards will be given to: 1st-3rd place male and female winners in the Open and Masters divisions: 1st-3rd place male and female winners in each age group: 7-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+; and 1st place in the Wheelchair race.

Children's Costume Contest with Awards:

• Starts at 9:20 a.m. following the presentation of runners' awards
• Limited to the first 50 entries (infant to 5 years old only)
• Enter onsite at beginning of contest Live Music! graphic

We strongly recommend that you register and pick up your packet in advance as race day registration is hectic and does not guarantee your preferred shirt size. The most important things included with the packet are race number bib (with disposable timing tag for 5K runners) and t-shirt. You may send someone else to pick up your packet for you. It is recommended that they have a copy of your receipt for online registration and know the exact name used for registration.

Each race or event will start promptly at the noted time. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to park and get to the starting line on time.

6:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.- Race Day Registration and packet pickup (in front of City Hall)
6:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.- Disposal Tag (D-Tag) pickup for 5K runners registering on race day (Walker near Start Line)
7:55 a.m. - 5K Wheelchair Race
8:00 a.m. - 5K Run (competitive) - Great Pumpkin Dash
8:00 a.m. - 5K Walk - Goblin Gallop
9:00 a.m. - 1K Witches Walk
9:15 a.m. - Presentation of Runners’ Awards for Open and Masters Division
9:20 a.m. - line up for Children’s Costume Contest-Infants to Five (5) years old only

Where Do I Park?
There is no special parking arrangement for race goers. Secure parking is available in the underground event parking at 511 Rusk ($7). Otherwise it is street and lot parking. NOTE: The City of Houston charges for metered parking downtown on Saturdays until 6 pm. We encourage car pooling.

Questions? Call 832-355-9584 or pumpkin@heart.thi.tmc.edu.

Batter Up for an ALS Cure: Edwin McCain

09-17-2010 - 09-17-2010

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Warehouse Live

http://www.warehouselive.com/

Warehouse Live - 813 Saint Emanuel Houston TX 77003

Admission: <p>$2000 in advance<br /> $2500 at door</p>

713225LIVE (5483)

http://www.batterupforals.org/slamals

Start Time(s): <p>Doors at 7pm</p>

Warehouse Live presents Batter Up for an ALS Cure: Edwin McCain. With Fondue Monks. Come out to Warehouse Live on Friday September 17, 2010 and be part of the nations first open to the public concert organized to benefit ALS research. Tickets are only $20.00 in advance. Tickets are only $20 ($25 at door) and goes to a great cause. There will be door prizes and a raffle for some fantastic prizes! Please help make this a great success!

The average life expectancy after being diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" is 2-5 years. Only about 10 percent of patients are expected to live about 10 years. Fewer than 5 percent are expected to live longer than 20 years with ALS. Our founding President, Wade Simoneaux, is going on 14 years and counting.

Batter up! Join us and help in our quest to find a cure for ALS.

Taking the stage for what’s easily the 100th time in almost as many days, Edwin McCain casually joins his band as they start off another set that’s impossibly tight and laid back at the same time. By the time his vocals kick in, it’s clear that this is no ordinary troubadour on the club circuit. This is Edwin McCain, the voice that is romance incarnate, has launched a thousand marriages and stirred up Southern soul for over 20 years.

For the guy who always dreamed of a life on the road, Edwin’s massive pop hits “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” were like pulling into glamorous, exciting towns along his never-ending tour. They were life changing and sent him off with incredible memories and nifty souvenirs but were always just a part of the journey, not the destination. “I’ve been lucky enough to experience a pretty broad range of stardom, and the lack thereof, throughout my journey as a musician,” he once said with a chuckle. “I’ve been on television shows and won awards, but I’ve also lived in the back of a truck, and I’ve even worked the Drive-Thru at Krispy Kreme singing wedding songs.”

Surprising to him more than anyone else, those very songs have endured beyond all wildest expectations, turning into wedding anthems and misty-eyed soundtracks to countless wedding proposals. Over a million Dr. Phil viewers voted “I’ll Be” as the best wedding song ever written, the New York Times dubbed him the “great American romantic,” and at any given moment on this very day a radio station in America is playing one of his songs. “They’re kind of emotional road maps,” Edwin explains, “and each one, especially if you’re connected to it in some real way, can change and grow and lead you in new directions of thought.” “But the highlight of what I do is playing for and connecting with the people that come out to see me live. The fans - and I hate to call them fans - the friends of music that survive the advertising campaign long enough to understand what music is truly about, and have incorporated my music into their lives to the point where it is are part of their memories and emotions - those are the ones I do it all for."

This philosophy, this innate ability to write songs that somehow every listener claims as their own, is not just reserved for the love songs but also in the soul-drenched party songs that fans fill the clubs to hear. The ones that weave seamlessly in and out of Edwin’s versions of his own personal favorites like the Drifters’ “Some Kind of Wonderful” and the Temptations’ “I Can’t Get Next To You,” his unabashed love for vintage soul is worn on proudly on his guitar strap.

His reverence – and talent - for great songwriting eventually found a partner in fellow tunesmith Maia Sharp. The two have played a musical game of ping pong throughout the years, writing songs for each others’ albums then returning the favor, then back again. Among their favorites are “Say Anything,” which Maia also sings on, and the new “Walk With You.” “When Maia and I decided to write together again,” recalls Edwin, “I said let’s just start out with this song for a friend’s daughter who’s getting married, do a little song not for public consumption, just a nice song he can have for his daughter and a it’ll be a good warm up for us to start writing the ‘real stuff.’”

But “Walk With You” quickly took on a life of its own. “We had one of those ‘wow’ moments,” he continues, “and it sort of grew from that. By the end of the recording session, even the engineer in the studio was tearing up and you can’t get a more jaded guy that the engineer who hears every single song out there.” But the real test was putting it before an audience. “Performing it at the wedding wasn’t a really fair gauge,” McCain admits. “So I started putting it into my touring set list, and was floored when the crowds erupted mid-song. That just doesn’t happen with new songs.” A new classic in the making, “Walk With You” is already looking like a shiny new town beckoning to Edwin on his latest tour.

“It’s not about chart positions or record sales or anything like that,” insists the man with 11 albums, a wall of platinum and gold albums that have sold in the millions, and reams of Top 10, 20 and 40 hits, “it just has to do with people coming together and sharing a moment, that's it. And that’s all I ever wanted to do. I just love that moment in the small club and bar where every single person in there has a moment where it’s silent and they get it and it’s beautiful, that moment where the music that’s coming off the stage is much more than the players and much more than the audience and something happens and you’re sitting there and your hair stands up. That’s it, man. I love it.”

2nd Annual Polish Harvest Festival - Dozynki Houston, Texas

09-18-2010 - 09-19-2010

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Forum Polonia

http://www.polishharvestfestival.org

Our Lady of Czestochowa Church - 1731 Blalock Rd Houston TX 77080

Admission: <p><strong>Admission</strong>: $300 per person for two days (children free) Free parking</p>

281-565-1507 or (713) 973-1081

Start Time(s): <p>Saturday,10:00am - 10:00pm&nbsp;<br /> Sunday, 11:00am-6:00pm</p>

Join Forum Polonia and Our Lady of Czestochowa Church September 18-19, 2010, as we celebrate the 2nd Annual Polish Harvest Festival - Dozynki Houston, Texas at Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church, 1721 Blalock Road, Houston, Texas 77080.

The (Dozynki) festival is a tradition that dates back for many centuries. This is a feast to symbolize the end of harvest for the farmers. It's a celebration of happiness, good food, folk dancing, live music and our Polish customs and traditions.

Admission: $3.00 per person for two days (children free). Free parking.

Click here for entertainment details:
Saturday
Sunday

Polish Harvest Festival - Dozynki Houston, TexasPolish and Slavic food - Bier Garden, Kids Carnival Games, Dance and Music, Arts and Crafts, Gifts and a Raffle.

Harvest Festival in Poland
The biggest annual farmers holiday celebrated as a crowning achievement of their labor and held after all important fieldwork has ended and crops, especially grain crops, have been gathered. It was celebrated in Poland probably as early as 16th century. In Polish the feast is called "Dozynki." Polish land proprietors have organized harvest festivals for their laborers. It was connected with dancing, eating and was kind of being a form of a prize for good performance of their harvest job.

The harvest was a reward for farmers' effort. Human existence depended to great extent on the quantity and quality of the crops gathered. There were also old, archaic and pagan elements present in harvest celebration that are nowadays explained as traces of ancient rituals and sacrifices made for fertility deities. Among the rituals there were practices and habits e.g. connected with the last handful of uncut grain. It was left on the filed for some time after the harvest to retain continuity of grain vegetation and fertility. It was reaped in a very solemn way by the best harvester and then passed over to the most efficient of woman harvesters. Harvest celebration began with weaving of a wreath of the grain left on the field, bunches of rowan berries, nuts, flowers and ribbons.

Harvest wreaths were usually of a shape of a crown or a circle. In the past farmers also put life (or artificial) chickens, ducklings or goslings into their wreaths to provide for future abundant crops and healthy offspring. The best woman reaper with the help of other laborers carried the wreath. They led the procession of solemnly dressed harvesters carrying cleaned and decorated with flowers scythes and sickles on their shoulders. Then the wreath was taken into the church to be blessed and the procession set for the mansion house of the estate or the household of the field's proprietor (the host of harvest festival). Harvesters sang about hardship of their work, about crops and concern for future harvests as well as about wishes for good crops and hope for fun and treat they deserved. The harvest wreath was kept in a barn until the next sowing. As we can see, Polish harvest festival habits are several centuries old and little has changed.

It is still a festival of farmers work and at the same time it has also become a religious festival and thanksgiving to God and Blessed Virgin Mary for successful harvest and crops gathered. Colorful processions with wreaths being placed in churches along with other crops of the soil are still organized. Farmer's pilgrimages to the places of worship have become new tradition. The most popular is the pilgrimage to Jasna Gora in Czestochowa. It is the place of the most celebrated and the biggest Polish harvest festival and pilgrimage. Plenty of people and delegations of farmers from all over Poland participate in the celebration. Everybody is dressed in traditional costume, carrying beautiful wreaths and loafs of bread baked of the present harvest flour. Farmers are sharing this new bread with others, so no one should ever go hungry. Apart from its religious aspect it is also a time for joy, for fun, dancing and singing, for eating and drinking. It still creates an important part of Polish folklore, bringing the past to the present and consolidating the old with the new and thriving with atmosphere of optimism and joy.

Come and join the fun and fellowship in the true spirit of community. ZAPRASZAMY!!

VBB Special Fundraiser: Art for Flood Relief - Mothers Who Make Art

09-19-2010 - 09-19-2010

Voices Breaking Boundaries

http://www.vbbarts.org/

Eldorado Ballroom - 2310 Elgin @ Dowling Houston TX 77004

Admission: <p>$ pay what you can; 100 % of proceeds will go toward flood relief efforts in Pakistan</p>

(713) 524-7821

info@vbbarts.org

Start Time(s): <p>5 - 7:30pm</p>

Voices Breaking Boundaries (VBB) presents a VBB Special Fundraiser:  Art for Flood Relief - Mothers Who Make Art, 5 - 7:30pm, Sunday, September 19, 2010, in the Eldorado Ballroom (Project Row Houses Campus), 2310 Elgin, Houston, TX 77004. $ pay what you can; 100 % of proceeds will go toward flood relief efforts in Pakistan.

All through the month of August, Pakistan’s River Indus experienced heavy flooding causing more than 1,500 deaths and the displacement of nearly 20 million people along the 800 mile-long riverbank. Even once the water recedes, people in Pakistan will continue to struggle to deal with the heavy loss of lives, agriculture, infrastructure, and growing illnesses.

To provide some relief to the community, VBB is collaborating with organizations around Houston to raise funds towards flood relief efforts in Pakistan. The fundraiser evening, aimed at raising awareness about the situation in Pakistan, features musical and informative videos directly from Pakistan, including video recordings by LAAL, a Pakistani band who just released a new song in honor of those affected by the floods, and audio recordings by Pakistani novelists Mohammed Hanif and Sorayya Khan.

Journalists and artists from India, including Satyen K. Bordoloi and Sandeep Patey, will be sending footage. DJ A/V will spin the discs and videos, and the Pakistani Consul General will be available to answer questions.

As always, VBB will serve food, drinks and there will be an opportunity to mix, mingle and gain more information about the situation in Pakistan. All funds from the evening will go toward Pakistani non-profits, Karachi Relief Trust, Omar Asghar Khan Development Foundation and the Pakistan Medical Association.

Please join us! (If you cannot attend, but would like to still donate, please send a check to VBB – and clearly mark "For Flood Relief").

This event is co-sponsored by FotoFest, Geo TV, Houston Institute for Culture, Houston Peace and Justice Center, MECA and Pacifica Radio KPFT 90.1 FM. Special thanks to Project Row Houses for the use of the Eldorado Ballroom.

VBB Living Room Art: Womens Voices: Alice Valdez and Sheema Kirmani - La Voz

11-06-2010 - 11-06-2010

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Voices Breaking Boundaries

http://www.vbbarts.org/

Admission: <p>$ Free</p>

(713) 524-7821

info@vbbarts.org

Start Time(s): <p>8pm</p>

Voices Breaking Boundaries presents a VBB Living Room Art production, Women’s Voices: Alice Valdez and Sheema Kirmani - La Voz.  Featuring Aisha Gazdar, Vanessa Cerda, Sheherzad Kaleem, Sehba Sarwar, Yunuen Perez Vertti, Gwen Zepeda. 8 pm, Saturday, November 6, 2010. Location:  The home of Larissa Lindsay and Stuart Bailey, 1816 Kane, Houston, TX 77007. $ Free.

VBB is an organization that has long recognized and learned from individuals who have taken risks by speaking out. This fall, VBB’s season will kick off with Women’s Voices, a new production from our much-loved living room art series that will take place in a historical 1888 Houston home located in Sixth Ward, just around the corner from the Multicultural Education and Counseling Center for the Arts (MECA).

The show will recognize the services provided by the arts center and the leadership role played by MECA’s Founding Director and latina icon, Alice Valdez, who has given voice to many Houston artists including Gwen Zepeda and Vanessa Cerda, who will both perform at the event. Like all VBB living room art productions, Women’s Voices will parallel issues of Houston neighborhoods with those in Pakistan.

This year, the production will shed light on art and community activism in Pakistan through a documentary by Sheherzad Kaleem about a grassroots Karachi-based arts organization, Tehrik-e-Niswan, led by dancer/actress Sheema Kirmani. Included in the production will be a documentary by Aisha Gazdar about Pakistan’s Women’s Action Forum, a protest group that grew during the 1980s while Pakistan was run under the US supported right-wing military dictatorship of General Zia.

The evening will feature installations by Sehba Sarwar and Yunuen Perez Vertti. Also part of the experience will be an open mic and altar, so all are encouraged to bring words and share altar art.

As always, there will be music, food, drinks, and surprises. Please join us!

This show is cosponsored by Arte Público Press, Geo TV (Pakistan), Houston Institute for Culture, Pacifica Radio KPFT 90.1 FM and Planned Parenthood of the Gulf Coast. The goal of VBB's living room art productions are to continue juxtaposing joys, struggles and successes in the US and in Pakistan.

About VBB’s Living Room Art Productions: Four years ago, under the guidance of VBB artist Oskar Sonnen, VBB began a new series called Living Room Art, an innovative approach designed to bring art directly into residential communities around Houston and beyond. Living Room Art productions are "one night stands,” open to the public and take place in private homes. The goals of Living Room Art are: to bring together disparate neighborhoods and communities; to bring together diverse populations who may not ordinarily go to a gallery/museum; and to address social issues through art.

All VBB Living Room Art shows are theme-based, multidisciplinary, and allow space for spoken word artists, writers, visual artists, performance artists, and musicians, and generally draw audiences ranging from 250-400. The shows are conceived and directed by Founding Director Sehba Sarwar with Yunuen Perez Vertti, Mark Lacy and Eric Hester.

Pictured above:  Alice Valdez and Sheema Kirmani.

Binding Borders Around the World - A Quilt Showcase

09-10-2010 - 09-11-2010

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Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild of Texas (CPQG)

http://cpqg.org/

Stafford Centre - 10505 Cash Rd Stafford TX 77477

Admission: <p>Tickets $6, available at the door</p> <p>Additional charge for special classes&nbsp; See above&nbsp; Pre-register for either or both of these classes by calling Karen at 832-693-2512 or e-mail <a href="mailto:kshively@entouchnet">kshively@entouchnet</a> &nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;</p>

(281) 208-6900

Start Time(s): <p>FRIDAY, SEPT 10 <br /> 8AM - 7PM</p> <p>SATURDAY, SEPT 11 <br /> 9AM - 5PM</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

The Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild of Texas presents Binding Borders Around the World - A Quilt Showcase.  Open to the Public.  September 10 and 11 at Stafford Centre.

Featuring hundreds of quilts, many, many vendors, a special 9/11 exhibition quilt by Sharon Schamber.  Plus Guest Artist Cynthia England, and Member Artist Esther Mirti.

SPECIAL EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPT. 10:
8AM VENDOR SHOPPING FRENZY - SPECIALS OFFERED BETWEEN 8AM AND 10AM
1PM LANDSCAPE CLASS WITH CYNTHIA ENGLAND
SEE PICTURES AND SUPPLY LIST ON WORKSHOP PAGE

SPECIAL EVENTS SATURDAY, SEPT. 11:
1 PM TABLE RUNNER CLASS WITH CYNTHIA ENGLAND
4PM DONATION QUILT AND SILENT AUCTION ITEMS TO BE AWARDED
SEE PICTURES AND SUPPLY LIST ON WORKSHOP PAGE

SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST - CYNTHIA ENGLAND
Cynthia England is an internationally known quilting instructor and quilt pattern designer. Cynthia is most well-known for her
Picture Pieced quilts. Cynthia's most recognized quilt, Piece and Quiet, was chosen as one of the "The Twentieth Century's
Best American Quilts" in 2000.In addition to this award, Cynthia won Best of Show at the International Quilt Festival in
Houston for Piece and Quiet in 1993 and for Open Season in 2000. Not only will she be displaying some of her prize winning
quilts, but she will have a booth where you can meet her and see her designs and will be teaching two classes for you.

CYNTHIA ENGLAND WILL BE TEACHING TWO CLASSES IN OUR CLASSROOM.
(Sewing Machines are being provided for you by The Quilter's Emporium of Stafford, Tx. )

Friday, September 10, 1PM. Class will cover either of two choices of Landscape Quilts. All supplies will be included. Class size limited to 20. Fee $50.

Saturday, September 11, 1PM. Class will cover either of two table runners. All supplies will be included. Class size limited to 20. Fee $50. Landscapes will be offered at this class as well as the Friday class.

Pre-register for either or both of these classes by calling Karen at 832-693-2512 or e-mail kshively@entouch.net.

Preparing for the Dead

09-25-2010 - 09-25-2010

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Rhino Gallery

Admission: <p>Admission Free</p>

Start Time(s): <p>Saturday, 25 September 2010<br /> 8:00 pm - midnight</p>

One Night Only, Rhino Gallery presents Preparing for the Dead, a Pre- Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit. Saturday, 25 September 2010, 8:00 pm – midnight.

Join the following artists for an evening of liquid refreshments, music by DJ Stephf and GREAT ART:

Robin Baker
Stacey Carr
Valerie G
Jonatan Lopez
Lizbeth Ortiz
Wiley Robertson
Stephanie Saint Sanchez
Kelly Switzer

Location:
2316 Caroline Street (between Webster & McGowen)
Houston, TX 77002

Free Admission

Don't miss this exciting annual event!

Geeks Who Drink: MASTERS OF THE WHEDONVERSE, A Quiz On All Things Joss Whedon!

09-29-2010 - 09-29-2010

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Geeks Who Drink

http://www.geekswhodrink.com/blog/index.php?p=10696&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

Admission: <p>$5 Per Person (Max six per team)</p>

(713) 522-1041 or 303-532-4737

Start Time(s): <p>8:00PM</p>

Attention All Geeks, Nerds and Browncoats!  Geeks Who Drink presents MASTERS OF THE WHEDONVERSE, A Quiz On All Things Joss Whedon!

Get a little teary-eyed whenever you think of Tara, Doyle or Wash? Often find yourself humming "My Freeze Ray" at the laundromat Have a permanent wrist cramp from writing a series of impassioned letters to Fox... twice?

In other words, do you think you're a Master of the Whedonverse?

Well, it's time to put your money where your Hellmouth is because Geeks Who Drink is dedicating an entire quiz to that lovable geek's geek, Joss Whedon.

This two hour event will be sure to test your otherworldly devotion to the master of Geekdom. Teams are limited to six players apiece, and there's an admission fee of $5 per player. The winning team may not be cool enough to save the world (a lot), but they will take home a cash purse between $200 and $500.

The Art of Wine with Artist Holly Denslow

09-29-2010 - 09-29-2010

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Hotel Sorella

http://www.hotelsorella.com

Hotel Sorella - CityCentre - 800 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Building 9 Houston TX 77024

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

7139731600 OR 7133048876

Start Time(s): <p>5:30-7:30 pm</p> <p><strong>WHERE</strong>: Hotel Sorella &ndash; 2nd Floor Lobby Lounge</p>

CITYCENTRE district’s Hotel Sorella and Sculptures by Design gallery’s monthly series, The Art of Wine, will feature work by Holly Denslow. Location: Hotel Sorella Citycentre Lobby Lounge - 800 W Sam Houston Pky N, Bldg 9.  Wednesday, September 29th - 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

In September we will feature pairing of select wines with an exhibition of Holly Denslow from Sculptures by Design. This September 2010 marks 10 years of business for Sculptures By Design and studio owner Holly Denslow. The featured artist for Wednesday, 29th is a long time professional artist working within many media, however sculpture is truly her passion.

Every month Sorella and Sculptures by Design will merge two respected passions: art and wine appreciation. At each open-to-the-public event, attendees are invited to challenge both their taste in art and their taste buds. Guests will enjoy a complimentary wine sampling while admiring art work. Don't miss this event!

Sculptures By Design specializes in metal, glass, stone and bronze sculpture as well as oil paintings, assorted mixed media, monuments and custom works. The most recent and fresh works of art are showcased at CITYCENTRE.

10th Annual Houston Hot Sauce Festival

09-18-2010 - 09-19-2010

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Houston Hot Sauce Festival

http://www.houstonhotsauce.com/

Stafford Centre - 10505 Cash Rd Stafford TX 77477

Admission: <p>Admission TBD (<i>Call for details</i>)<br /> Children 12 and under Free<br /> (no pets allowed)<br /> <br /> Admission always includes the sampling of fiery food products no extra fees or ticket purchases required for tasting the products Food and beverages concessions are &quot;pay as you go&quot; - no tickets either!!!</p>

281-558-3518

carol@houstonhotsauce.com

Start Time(s): <p>Saturday 11am-6pm<br /> Sunday 12noon-5pm</p>

It's the 10th Annual Houston Hot Sauce Festival!  September 18 & 19, 2010, at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd. Stafford, TX 77477.

Rain or Shine it is one HOT Party! The best part... No Dust at the Stafford Center! The economy may have slowed down some. But, as always, we still packed a punch!!!!! Our award winning exhibitors were selling out of product... some had to close down because they were sold out. The weather was beautiful, the new venue was great... a huge upgrade from previous years! A little warm - but what could you expect... it was HOT!

Featuring:

Cold Beverages
Wide Variety of Food
Ongoing Stage Entertainment
FREE Children's Activities
Contests, Prizes, Give-a-ways

Admission always includes the sampling of fiery food products... no extra fees or ticket purchases required for tasting the products!

Food and beverage concessions are "pay as you go" - no tickets either!!!

Click here for a lineup of entertainers.

2nd Annual A Fair to Remember

10-23-2010 - 10-23-2010

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Artisans of Houston

http://artisansofhouston.blogspot.com/

Bethany Christian Church - 3223 Westheimer Rd Houston TX 77098

Admission: <p>Free Admission Free Parking</p> <p><strong>NOTE</strong>:&nbsp; The parking lot is behind the church off Bammel Lane</p>

(713) 523-1609

artisansofhouston@gmail.com

Start Time(s): <p>10:00 am - 3:00 pm</p>

Come shop early for all of your holiday gifts at the 2nd Annual "A Fair to Remember", hosted by the Artisans of Houston.

This artisan market extravaganza will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at a new location: Bethany Christian Church, at 3223 Westheimer Road between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway, next to Lamar High School. The parking lot is behind the church off Bammel Lane.

Both admission and parking for this event are free. Participating artisans will be donating some of their handmade creations for silent auction to the church.

All items for this event have been handmade by the artisans, and include: fiber arts, handbags, jewelry, mixed media art, paintings, photography, sculpture, stationary, stained glass, wallets, decor, and more.

Artisans of Houston is a group of artists and crafters in the Greater Houston Area. Members of the group have individual online shops on sites such as Etsy.com and sell their handmade goods at shows throughout Texas and the United States.

Don’t miss it!

Location:

Bethany Christian Church
3223 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77098-1092
(713) 523-1609

Contact: artisansofhouston@gmail.com.

47th StsCyril & Methodius Annual Slavic Heritage Festival

09-26-2010 - 09-26-2010

Slavic Alliance of Houston (Slavic Heritage Festival)

http://slavicheritagefestival2010.com/Home.html

Knights of Columbus Fields and Hall - 607 E Whitney Drive Houston TX 77022

Admission: <p>General admission is $3:00 Children ages 12 and under are free</p>

713-825-7875

Start Time(s): <p>10:00am - 6:00pm</p>

The Slavic Alliance of Houston presents the 47th Sts.Cyril & Methodius Annual Slavic Heritage Festival, Sunday September 26, 2010, 10:00am - 6:00pm, at the Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds, 607 E. Whitney Drive, Houston TX-77022.

Under the direction and guidance of the Slavic Alliance of Houston, the Slavic communities gather annually to honor Sts. Cyril & Methodius, and to share in the celebration of their Slavic heritage with ethnic foods, singing and dancing. The general public is invited to join in this celebration and to learn about the wonderful histories and culture of the Czech, Croation, Polish and Ukrainian people.

The Ukrainians will serve as the host group for 2010. Three Ukrainian organizations in Houston, the Protection of the Mother of God (Pokrova)Ukrainian Catholic Church; the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc., Branch 118; and the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston are spearheading the preparations for the big day.

A History of the Festival (Slavic brothers sharing their heritage in Houston, Texas):
Rev. Dmytro Blazejovskyj came to the United States in 1946 to organize Ukrainian catholic Churches, mostly in the Western states. In 1957 he became the pastor of St. Pius X Ukrainian Catholic Church in Houston. He served in Houston until 1973, when he was transferred to the Vatican as Church Historian. He is the author of numerous books and articles. Today, this Ukrainian Catholic Church has been renamed Protection of the Mother of God.

While serving in Houston, Rev. Blazejowskyi became well known to his Slavic brothers and sisters. In the absence of a polish-speaking priest, the Polish parishioners of Christ The King Catholic Church requested the services of Rev. Blazejowskyi. He heard their confessions in polish and even went to their homes and administered the sacrament of the Extreme Unction to the very ill.

In 1963, The 1100th anniversary of Sts. Cyril and Methodius was being celebrated by many national groups in the United States. All these celebrations were done by individual groups. As a historian, Rev. Blazejowskyi saw a need for a united rather than divided celebration. He devised a plan and discussed it with the leaders of his Ukrainian parish. They thought it was a good idea. Rev. Blazejowskyi contacted the Polish group associated with the polish Home and Maurice Hafernik of the Czech Group; the three groups met and planned the first celebration. It was decided to hold this celebration on Knights of Columbus property.

All three languages were represented in the celebration of the Mass that has become an integral part of the Festival. Bishop Morkowsky was approached to give the sermon in Czech and take part in the celebration. From that day forward Bishop Morkovsky attended the Slavic Festivals. He would go from booth to booth to visit with everyone. The original three groups in time were joined by the Croatians and the Slovenians. The celebration is now a tradition.

Bishop Morkowsky was a compassionate, caring man with a homespun kind of humor. He was gracious, kind, and able to communicate with people from all walks of life, both economical, social and religious. He enjoyed life and wanted everyone to enjoy it with him. He liked to fish, golf, hunt, garden, travel, plan and attend any kind of gathering of people especially family reunions, singing and playing his harmonica. He enjoyed all kinds of good food, and whenever you would ask him if he was on any kind of special diet, he would always reply : "Oh yes, I can only eat food."

Rev. Dmytro Blazejowskyi was born in Ukraine on Aug. 21, 1910, and was ordained into the priesthood in Rome on April 2, 1939. He received a Ph.D. in Theology in 1942 and a second Ph.D. in Church History in 1946. He speaks English, Ukrainian, Polish, Latin and Italian.

Bishop Morkowsky was born on Aug. 16, 1909, in Praha, Texas; the seventh of ten children. His parents were both Czech and his love for people undoubtedly a result of his heritage. He spoke Czech, Spanish, Italian and Latin and had a reading knowledge of German, French, Portuguese and Polish. He died March 24, 1990

Schedule of Events:

10:00 am: Traditional Slavic Mass Honoring Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Byzantine Catholic Liturgy: Celebrants: Fr. Mykola Dovzhouk
Fr. Paul Chovanec

11:50am: Procession with the Knights of Columbus

12:00pm: Introduction and Greetings by the Festival Chairmen and Dignitaries
Singing of the National Anthems

12:30 pm: Presentation of the Queen and Princesses

12:45 pm: Ukrainian Music by Vlodko & Band

1:00 pm: Zhuravli Ukrainian Dancers of Houston ( Transcarpathian Dances)

1:20 pm: Ukrainian Music by Vlodko & Band

1:45 pm: Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish School featuring Polish Singing and Dancing

2:25 pm: Ukrainian Music by Vlodko & Band

2:30 pm: Zhuravli Ukrainian Dancers of Houston (Carpathian Dances)

2:45 pm: Ukrainian Music by Vlodko & Band

3:00 pm: Czech Heritage Singers

3:30 pm: Croation Dances performed by the Houston International Folk Dancers

3:50 pm: Ukrainian Music by Vlodko & Band

4:00 pm: Croation Dancers

4:20 pm: Ukrainian Music by Vlodko & Band

4:30 pm: Zhuravli Ukrainian Dancers (Poltava Dances & Finale)

5:00 pm: Raffel Drawing
Polka Contest & More Dancing!

6:00 pm: Festival Closes

Join the fun!

9th Annual Fall Fairfield Garage Sale

10-16-2010 - 10-16-2010

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Traders Village

http://www.tradersvillage.com/index.html

Traders Village - 7979 N Eldridge Rd Houston TX 77041

Admission: <p>Free Event <br /> <br /> <i>Note: Parking at Traders Village is $3 per car</i></p>

281-890-5500

Start Time(s): <p>7am-4pm</p>

Traders Village presents the 9th Annual Fall Fairfield Garage Sale, Saturday, October 16.

Fairfield started their own garage sale because private garage sales were not allowed in their community. This special sale has expanded and grown, so the eagerly anticipated annual community event will be held this year at Traders Village, Saturday, October 16th, from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.

What a great opportunity to find a bargain. The combination of Traders Village 2,500 dealers and the addition of the Fairfield 300 families will make this one of the largest garage sales in town.

The largest, most visited open-air market on the Texas Gulf Coast, Traders Village is at 7979 North Eldridge Road near Highway 290, just minutes northwest of downtown Houston. Call 281-890-5500 for more information.

Emily Sloan: Wash (one day only performance)

09-11-2010 - 09-11-2010

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Gallery 1724

http://www.gallery1724.blogspot.com

Gallery 1724 - 1724 Bissonnet Houston TX 77005

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

713-582-1198

gallery1724@gmail.com

Start Time(s): <p>9am to 5pm, one day only</p>

Gallery 1724 presents Emily Sloan: Wash.

Wash is a one day performance of the washing of hair to take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9am to 5pm at Gallery 1724, 1724 Bissonnet St. (between Dunlay and Woodhead), Houston, Texas, 77005.

Wash will be performed by Emily Sloan and the participating audience.

“It is the ritual situation which makes the hair “powerful”, not the hair which makes the ritual powerful.” --E. R. Leach

This event is free and open to the public.
 

10th Annual Village Art Car Show

10-03-2010 - 10-03-2010

Traders Village

http://www.tradersvillage.com/

Traders Village - 7979 N Eldridge Rd Houston TX 77041

Admission: <p>Free Event <br /> <br /> <i>Note: Parking at Traders Village is $3 per car</i></p>

281-890-5500

Start Time(s): <p>10am-4pm</p>

Traders Village presents the 10th Annual Village Art Car Show, Sunday, October 3.

Traders Village becomes a canvas for rolling works of art as the NW Houston flea market and festival complex hosts the annual Village Art Car Show. See more than 75 vehicles of all sorts painted, pasted and carved into artistic masterpieces on wheels, as Traders Village welcomes the Houston Art Car Klub (HACK), Sunday, October 3rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, under the Red Expo.

Art Cars are a relatively new art form only coming to the forefront in the past 20 years. They all have one thing in common, to take a factory-made automobile or truck and transform it into a personal statement or expression.

Everyone will love the feeling of family and community, plus the color and pageantry of the art car displays, so bring your camera. Come meet the artist and enjoy live music throughout the day.

The market is just minutes northwest of downtown Houston on N. Eldridge Road off of Highway 290. Free to the public, parking $3.

PetFest 2010

10-23-2010 - 10-24-2010

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Old Town Spring Preservation League

http://www.petfestoldtownspring.com/

Old Town Spring - 123-F Midway Spring TX 77373

Admission: <p>Free Event!</p> <p><strong>NOTE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>&nbsp;Pets must be on a leash, crated or in an x-pen at all times PetFest is not responsible for the actions of your pet Pets must be under control at all times</li> <li>Pets must be current on vaccinations</li> <li>Pets be sociable with other animals, adults and children and not aggressive about food toys or owner</li> <li>Pets must be comfortable in a loud and festive environment Please be aware of the stress level of your pet at all times We want this to be a positive experience for everyone</li> <li>Pets must be at least 4 months old since younger animals have weak or no immune systems</li> <li>Sponsers reserve the right to refuse entrance or ask to leave anyone whose pet is exhibiting aggressive behavior</li> </ul>

(281) 528-7070

PetFestOTS@aol.com

Start Time(s): <p>Saturday 10am till 5pm<br /> Sunday 11am till 5pm<br /> <br /> Click <a href="http://wwwpetfestoldtownspringcom/eventshtm">here</a> for a more detailed schedule of events</p>

PetFest 2010 is a weekend event in Old Town Spring, Texas dedicated to finding homes for the many wonderful animals in shelters and rescue groups across the Houston and surrounding areas. We invite you to grab your furkids and join us for this fun-filled festival of entertainment and education while helping raise money, volunteers and foster homes.

There will be two days of contests, demonstrations, seminars, live music, pet supplies / products and even a "Yappy Hour" from 5pm-8pm to keep you and your pets entertained. Come see the latest in pet fashions, shop with all the vendors and the pet friendly stores in Old Town Spring, and find out what your pet is thinking with Houston's favorite Pet Psychic, Lisa Greene!

This festival is great for the whole family and pet lovers alike.

Come join us at PetFest and see what we have to offer!

PETFEST TIMES:
Saturday 10am till 5pm
Sunday 11am till 5pm

Some of the events taking place during the 2010 PetFest:

We are excited to welcome the Heart of Texas Dock Dogs to PetFest this year!! The Dock Dogs are making a splash all over the world! They have been featured on such programs as ESPN, David Letterman, and many other programs. Now is your chance to see these "diving dogs" in action, upclose and personal, plus the opportunity to try your dogs at this fastest growing dog sport.

In between competitions, there will be practice time for new dogs to learn how to dock dive with training from experienced dock dog handlers. Come and experience this fun with your 4-legged friend as long as they are at least 6 months old and the handlers at least 7 years old. He/she is welcome to join the competition!

Please visit our website at www.heartoftexasdockdogs.com. For any questions, please email Heart of Texas DockDogs at HeartofTexasDockdogs@gmail.com.

2010 Costume Contest - The PetFest Costume Contest has always been a crowd favorite! Be sure to dress up your pets and and join the costume contest in it's favorite costume.

Cost: $5.00 per pet entry

Blessing of the Animals - Deborah Taliaferro
We can all use all the blessings we can get and that includes our special animals. Due to the popularity of this event last year, we will be doing it both on Saturday and Sunday so that everyone will have the chance to attend. This is a free event.

Ordained minister, Deborah Taliaferro, has been very popular at the past PetFests with her beautiful blessingsfor God's wonderful creatures. Her lucky pets 5 boxers,1 pug,1shih tzu mix,1 double yellow head amazon parrot and 3 miniature horses are definitely blessed to have her as their mom. She also shows her love for all animals as a Animal minister, is certified to do dog massage and reiki and has been trained in pet first aid. Please join us at the blessing of the animals.

Celebrity Booth
Come meet your favorite local celebrities and their pets this year in front of Home Sweet Home! Get an autograph, take a picture or just enjoy meeting them. This is a free booth but donations are welcome for the PetFest Rescue Group and Shelter Drawing. The celebrities have gracious agreed to donate their time to come meet you and help the homeless animals of Houston!

Other celebrities will be listed as they are confirmed. The schedule will be included on the website in October. If you are a Houston celebrity and would like to join us at PetFest, please call Shelly at 281/528-7070 or email at PetAttire@aol.com. 

Pet Psychic, Lisa Greene
Find out your pets perception of their life! Are you having behavior problems, medical issues or just want to know what's on your pet's mind? Lisa Greene, Houston's "practical" pet psychic, will be doing personal readings during PetFest. She does not just give you "fluff" (like your dog likes cheese) but answers the questions you have for your pets and gives you information you can actually use.

To read testimonials from some of her clients, please check out her website at www.petperceptions.com. 

Lisa works by appointment only, so if you'd like to meet with her at PetFest, please call her at 281.497.8073 or email her at lisa@petperceptions.com  to schedule your session before the event. Appointments are one hour in length and the fee is $120. Your pets do NOT have to be present for a great reading!

Pick up poop and win a prize!
How often can you potentially win a prize for being a responsible pet owner and picking up your dog's poop?! At PetFest that is actually what could happen. Pick up your dog's waste with your own or one of the poop pick-up bags that will be provided and drop it off at the Call To Doody Dog Waste Removal booth located on Gentry in front of B's Place. The Call To Doody staff will give you a raffle ticket for every bag you drop off. Then drop your raffle ticket in the bag for the prize you would most like to win. Drop off the poop and drop your raffle ticket - now that's a great deal! Winners will be drawn at after 3PM on Sunday, October 24. Need not be present to win.

Smile! You're on Candid Camera!
If you see our roving photographer, Rebecca Romo of Posh Pets Portraits, taking pictures, be sure to smile! Check her website at www.poshpetportraits.com  to see if your pictures made it! You can email her at luvalldogs@earthlink.net  if you would like to purchase them.

www.poshpetportraits.com

Raffle Tickets & Prizes - 2010 raffle prizes have been announced!
1st Prize - Insignia LCD HDTV & Samsung Blue Ray Home Theatre System
2nd Prize - Apple IPad with WiFi
3rd Prize - $500 Visa Gift Card
4th Prize - XBox 360 Arcade
5th Prize - $200 Shell Gas Card

PetFest Silent Auction - Make sure you check out the silent auction at the INFORMATION BOOTH during PetFest. Items to be announced.

"Yappy Hour" - Bring your friends, both 2-legged and 4-legged, to have fun and help the homeless pets at the same time. Margaritas and food will be provided for all to help get you in the spirit of raising money for the homeless pets of PetFest with an auction.

Photos above by Posh Pets Portraits.

4th Annual MECA's El Dia de los Muertos - The Day of the Dead - At Traders Village

10-24-2010 - 10-24-2010

MECA

http://www.meca-houston.org

Traders Village - 7979 N Eldridge Rd Houston TX 77041

Admission: <p>Free Event&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Note: Parking at Traders Village is $3 per car</i></p>

713-802-9370 or 281-890-5500

Start Time(s): <p>11 am - 7 pm</p>

The Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA) presents the 4th Annual MECA's El Dia de los Muertos - The Day of the Dead - At Traders Village.

Día de los Muertos is a traditional Latin American holiday that honors and celebrates the lives of family and friends who have gone before us. A playful mockery of death and a reaffirmation of life are demonstrated through music, dance, and visual arts.

Traders Village in Houston presents El Dia de los Muertos – The Day of the Dead. Sponsored by the Multicultural Education & Counseling through the Arts (MECA). The Day of the Dead event will celebrate this long time Mexican Tradition with authentic music performed live from the Pepsi Concert Stage, Ballet Folkloric, Altars and Art by Houston-based Latino Artists, Dancing, Ethnic Foods and Beverages, Hispanic Merchandise Vendors and more.

Free to the public, parking $3.

The largest, most visited open-air market on the Texas Gulf Coast, Traders Village is at 7979 North Eldridge Road near Highway 290, just minutes northwest of downtown Houston. Call 281-890-5500 for more information.

MECA proudly extends this annual celebration for its fourth consecutive year at Traders Village Houston.

Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring

11-05-2010 - 12-24-2010

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Old Town Spring Preservation League

http://www.oldtownspring.com/

Old Town Spring - 123-F Midway Spring TX 77373

Admission: <p>Free Event!</p> <p><i>Note photo and train ride costs above</i></p>

1-800-OLD-TOWN or 2813539310

Start Time(s): <p>Call for times</p> <p><i>Shops open every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day</i><br /> &nbsp;</p>

Old Town Spring presents Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring.  BEGINS NOVEMBER 6th & 7th.

It’s Christmas time again! We would like to invite you to come celebrate “Home For The Holidays” in Old Town Spring. Load up the whole family to enjoy the 28th annual Christmas celebration. Spend the day shopping, listening to strolling musicians and barbershop quartets, taking pictures with Santa, touring our museum, enjoying a train ride, and last but not least enjoy horse and carriage rides.

Don’t miss the town’s annual Christmas tree lighting at dusk November 6th. Come enjoy the day shopping then come down to the museum around 6:00pm for children’s activities, entertainment, the tree lighting, and of course don’t miss every ones favorite Santa Claus.

Old Town Spring will be draped with thousands of twinkling white lights and colorful decorations. The street lamps will be decorated from top to bottom to give you that old town Holiday feeling. Come step back in time and enjoy “Home For The Holidays” in Old Town Spring.

For more information call 1-800-OLD-TOWN or 281.353.9310.

Two open-house weekends with:

1) Musical entertainment
Spring Historical Museum parking lot
Strolling

2) Horse and carriage rides
Both compliments of Old Town Spring merchants.

Every weekend through December 20th:
Santa House with photos with Santa
Christmas train

Photo's with Santa:
Location: Museum Parking Lot
Times: 10am till 5pm Sat. / 12 till 5pm Sun.

Costs:
1 pose $5.00
2 prints $8.00
3 prints $10.00
4 prints $12.00

Train Ride:
Location: Museum on Gentry Street
Times: 10am till 5pm Sat. / 12 till 5pm Sun.
Cost: $3.00

Shops open every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

3rd Annual Bayou City Shrimp Festival

10-09-2010 - 10-10-2010

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Traders Village

http://www.tradersvillage.com/

Traders Village - 7979 N Eldridge Rd Houston TX 77041

Admission: <p>Free Event <br /> <br /> <i>Note: Parking at Traders Village is $3 per car</i></p>

281-890-5500

Start Time(s): <p>11:30am-6pm</p>

Traders Village presents the 3rd Annual Bayou City Shrimp Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 9th and 10th.

Sweet jumbo shrimp will be frying, boiling and sizzling on the grill in northwest Houston when Traders Village hosts its Third Annual Bayou City Shrimp Festival on October 9th and 10th. The Bayou City Shrimp Festival is back with two days full of food, music, and cold brew set to a background of live music on the Pepsi Concert Stage.

In an almost Gump-like presentation, the French Quarter Market & Grill will serve up heaping portions of boiled shrimp, grilled shrimp, fried shrimp, shrimp gumbo, shrimp poboys and more, beginning at 11:30 a.m. each day.

The Bayou City Shrimp Festival is from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge near Highway 290. Admission is free, and it’s just $3 to park.

For more information, please call 281-890-5500. Traders Village has been named Houston’s Top Flea Market by the readers and editors of the Houston Chronicle and Houston Press, and Houston’s #1 Free Attraction by the Houston Business Journal.

Proctor Plaza Pooch Promenade

10-09-2010 - 10-09-2010

Proctor Plaza Neighborhood Association

http://proctorplaza.com/

Proctor Plaza Park - 803 W Temple Houston TX 77009

Admission: <p><strong>Registration</strong>: $10 ($5 for additional dogs)<br /> <br /> <strong>Photographs</strong>:&nbsp; $5 (includes frame)</p> <p>Registration fees and additional donations are tax deductible&nbsp; Cash, check, and/or credit cards are accepted&nbsp; Please make all donations payable to &quot;<u>Proctor Plaza Neighborhood Association</u>&quot;</p> <p>Click <a href="/sites/artshoundcom/application form2jpg">here</a> to download and print application</p>

poochpromenade@gmail.com

Start Time(s): <p>10am-12pm<br /> <i>(Registration begins at 9am)</i></p>

Proctor Plaza Neighborhood Association presents the Proctor Plaza Pooch Promenade, benefitting the Proctor Plaza Neighborhood Association's Street Lights Campaign.  Saturday, October 9, at Proctor Plaza Park, 803 West Temple.  10am-12noon (registration begins at 9am).

Prizes will be awarded for:

• Most Talented
• Best Dressed
• Dog/Owner Look-alike
• Best Story
• Prissiest Tail
• Most Beautiful (Miss Proctor Plaza)
• Most Handsome (Mr. Proctor Plaza)
• Mr. or Miss Congeniality
• Best in Show

All dogs must be on a leash, and proof of vaccination is required. 

For more information contact Eloise Daigle at poochpromenade@gmail.com, or visit www.proctorplaza.com.

Also being accepted will be donations of food for pets and people in need.

12th Annual Halloween Boo Bash for Kidz

10-23-2010 - 10-23-2010

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Traders Village

http://www.tradersvillage.com/index.html

Traders Village - 7979 N Eldridge Rd Houston TX 77041

Admission: <p>Free Event <br /> <br /> <i>Note: Parking at Traders Village is $3 per car</i></p>

281-890-5500

Start Time(s): <p>1pm-4pm</p>

Traders Village presents the 12th Annual Halloween Boo Bash for Kidz, Saturday, October 23. Throw on your best Halloween costume and get ready to do the Monster Mash as Traders Village presents the annual Boo Bash, the biggest free spooktacular for kids in Houston.

On Saturday afternoon, from 1 to 4 p.m., Traders Village will be loaded with more Halloween entertainment and fun than ever before. Boo Bash 2010 will present continuous live musical entertainment and activities, and monster-sized Trick-or-Treating. From 2:30-3:30 p.m. children aged 12 and under can Trick-or-Treat for candy at participating shops throughout the market, while supplies last, with their free Trick-or-Treat bag compliments of Traders Village.

The Haunted Hallway is creepy rooms of scares and goodies for little guys. Every child attending will receive a Halloween gift and Trick-or-Treat bag while supplies last.

Free to the public, parking $3.

The largest, most visited open-air market on the Texas Gulf Coast, Traders Village is at 7979 North Eldridge Road near Highway 290, just minutes northwest of downtown Houston. Call 281-890-5500 for more information.

2010 Longhorn Rod Run

09-25-2010 - 09-26-2010

Old Town Spring Preservation League

http://www.oldtownspring.com/

Old Town Spring - 123-F Midway Spring TX 77373

Admission: <p>Free Event!</p>

2813539310 or 281-350-8801

Start Time(s): <p>Call for times</p>

Old Town Spring presents the 2010 Longhorn Rod Run, Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26.

Anique Cars & Historic Attractions combine for the Longhorn Rod Run in Old Town Spring. This year's event features the Longhorn Rod Run and the owners of antique cars compete in various catagories for prizes and awards. The streets in front of all the shops are lined with these beautiful vintage automobiles.

You will enjoy browsing the shops with a wide variety of merchandise.These stores have all the variety of a mall, the uniqueness you would expect and the atmosphere of small town America.

The Longhorn Rod Run is a FREE festival open to the public and for all ages.

For information on registration, please contact Dale Russell 281-259-7633 Email: daldix@sbcglobal.net. For any other information, please contact Jana Valentine at 281-350-8801.

The Haunted Trails - 10th Anniversary

10-01-2010 - 10-31-2010

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Haunted Trails

http://thehauntedtrails.com/

Haunted Trails - 11500 Antoine Dr Houston TX 77092

Admission: <p>GENERAL ADMISSION $1500<br /> We won't torture you with high prices <i>The Haunted Trails </i>is the most affordable entertainment among Houston's Halloween venues<br /> <br /> SPEED PASS $2200<br /> For the true thrill seekers,we know you aren't about to wait in some long crazy line to get slaughtered<br /> <br /> VIP SURVIVAL PACKAGE $3500<br /> &nbsp;- BEST DEAL Includes:</p> <ul> <li>Speed Pass</li> <li>Haunted Trails T-shirt</li> <li>Glowstick</li> <li>Refreshing Canned Drink!</li> </ul>

713618DEAD (3323)

http://thehauntedtrails.com/

Start Time(s): <p><strong>Friday and Saturday: </strong><br /> Open 8pm-12:30am<br /> <strong><br /> Sundays: </strong><br /> Open 8pm-11:30pm</p> <p><strong>Wednesday and Thursday: <br /> </strong><i>(Wednesday, October 27; Thursday, October 21 &amp;&nbsp;28)</i><br /> Open 8pm-11:30pm<br /> <br /> We will not close until business is dead! Since we are an all-outdoor attraction, we do not operate in extreme weather conditions Check our <a href="http://thehauntedtrailscom/">website</a> or call our hot-line for news if the weather is questionable</p>

Hitting the Haunted Trails every Halloween season to make your celebrations a scream. An outdoor experience with a theme of terror!  Hitting the Haunted Trails every Halloween season to make your celebrations a scream.

Killer Jack Casey has a special eye set on the Haunted Trails this October 2010 as he aims to make his own mark on this monumental 10th Anniversary - the most terrifying haunting ever to hit Houston. When Killer Casey was amongst the living, he made quite a mess of things when smart-mouths got too big for their britches. Since his controversial disappearance a decade ago, it seems his ghost still has a score to settle.

Crawling from his unknown grave, Killer Casey brings with him the marvels and monsters that nightmares are made of as he welcomes folks to dare these woods in deliverance of the most THRILLING outdoor adventure - of their LIFE!

We do not recommend that you come alone, walking alone on our Haunted Trails just may be the most terrifying experience of your life.  We have a fresh cast to great you as well as the most popular nightmares of the past - hungry for fresh meat.  Be prepared to be frightened as you make you way down this dark and scary trail. (And be sure and wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty; you really are in the woods).

Click here for guidelines and policies for the Haunted Trails.

The Haunted Trails is very scary. Please understand that the show may be too intense for small children who cannot discern fantasy from reality of what appears to be happening. You certainly know your child better than anyone so we suggest you bring young children at your own discretion!!!

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart - The Opus XIX Pipe Organ Programme Pipe Organ Dedication Week

10-02-2010 - 10-09-2010

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Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart - The Opus XIX Pipe Organ Programme

http://www.opusxix.org/index.html

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart - 1111 St Joseph Parkway Houston TX 77002

Admission: <p>Some events Free of charge&nbsp; Donations&nbsp;gratefully accepted</p> <p>October 8 Recital $2500&nbsp; Ticket sales line 7133373585&nbsp; Or email ticket inquiry to <a href="mailto:tickets@opusXIXorg">tickets@opusXIXorg</a></p>

713-659-1561 or 713-337-3585

info@opusxix.org

http://www.opusxix.org/events.html

Start Time(s): <p>See dates/times above</p>

The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart - The Opus XIX Pipe Organ Programme proudly presents Pipe Organ Dedication Week, a week of events surrounding the debut of our beautiful new Opus XIX Pipe Organ, hand crafted by Martin Pasi of Martin Pasi & Associates.

October 2, 2010 Events -
4:30 PM
Sung Vespers and Blessing of the Opus XIX Pipe Organ.

The rite of Vespers is a part of the Catholic church that goes back centuries - with references found to the Office of Vespers and the rite structure going back to the year 530. Prior to the 6th century, other names had been used to reference the Vespers. For example, one name by which it was most widely known during the late 5th and early 6th century was Lucernalis or Lucernaria hora, referencing the infinite light of God as marked by the lighting of the church candles, lamps, and torches.

6:00 PM
Festive Vigil Mass
Celebrating the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

For those who know the standard Co-Cathedral Schedule, this will be the only Vigil Mass held this particular Saturday. There will be no 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm Mass.

This Vigil Mass will mark the Opus XIX Pipe Organ being at 100% operational status.

October 5, 2010 Events -
7:00 PM
The Community Choral Concert.

Part of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart's commitment to ensuring that the Opus XIX Pipe Organ is seen as a gift to the entire city, we have arranged for different choral groups to perform with the Opus XIX Pipe Organ on October 5

Performances By:

• The U.H. Moores School Chorale;
• Houston Masterworks Chorus;
• Cantare Houston

October 8, 2010 Events -
8:00 PM
Gala Opus XIX Pipe Organ Recital with David Higgs.

David Higgs, an internationally renowned organist and chair of the Eastman Rochester School of Music's Organ and Historical Keyboards Department will be known as the first to play a recital on the Opus XIX Pipe Organ. His talents, skills, respect, and love for the pipe organ instrument will help Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart usher in a new era of music outreach and excitement for Houston.

This is a Ticketed Event. Tickets are $25 each. Please make the note in your Pay Pal transaction screen that you are requesting a ticket or tickets as part of your donation.

October 9, 2010 Events -
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Master Class with David Higgs.

David Higgs, an internationally renowned organist, will conduct a class for you to become more familiar with the Opus XIX Pipe Organ on a more technical level. Ideal for musicians, enthusiasts, and those wanting to learn more about the Opus XIX Pipe Organ on a technical level. Sponsored by the Amercian Guild of Organist.

Pleae email Dr. Crista Miller if you plan on attending the event.

The Opus XIX Pipe Organ is being constructed for the Co- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, a Parish in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The name for the organ was a result of the naming schema used by Martin Pasi & Associates - as a matter of course, they name each organ “Opus” followed by a numerical designation in order of construction.

The cathedral’s architecture was inspired by the Italian Romanesque style, and designed in cruciform shape with broad transepts at the head of the nave. Designed by world renowened firm Ziegler Cooper, it measures 207 feet long and 181 feet broad at the transepts.

The nave is 72 feet wide and 72 feet tall. Th e dome at the crossing is 117 feet tall. The acoustics are superb for music, with a long but clear reverberation.

The Opus XIX Pipe Organ will be sited in the rear gallery on either side of a monumental stained glass window that is over 30 feet wide. A principal challenge in the construction of the Opus XIX Pipe Organ was the division of the pipes, a feature that is extraordinarily rare in organ design - so much so, that many organ craftsmen will not bid on such a design.

Click here to read more about the Opus XIX Pipe Organ.

Galveston Haunted Happenings Tours (Fridays-Sundays)

10-15-2010 - 10-31-2010

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Galveston Historical Foundation

http://www.galvestonhistory.org/

Galveston - various locations - Galveston TX 77550

Admission: <p>Tickets for all the &ldquo;Haunted Happenings&rdquo; tours are available at GHF&rsquo;s website: <a href="http://wwwgalvestonhistoryorg">wwwgalvestonhistoryorg</a> Adult prices are $20 for Ashton Villa, $15 for Haunted Harbor; and $12 for Haunted Cemetery</p> <p>For more information, call GHF at 409-765-7834<br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p>

4097657834

http://ghf.destinationnext.com/

Start Time(s): <p>See dates/times/locations above</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Galveston's Haunted History Comes To Life This October. From its storied harbor to its vault-filled cemeteries to its stately Victorian mansions, historic Galveston is filled with legendary figures and ghostly stories. This October, Galveston Historical Foundation is once again hosting the popular Galveston Haunted Happenings Tours.

Galveston is one of the most haunted cities in America, according to numerous websites, books and “ghost hunters” that track reports of ghostly occurrences. Galveston has been home to the allegedly cannibalistic Karankawa Indians and merciless pirates, including the famous Jean Laffite whose lavish and lawless den of thieves was the island's first European settlement. Galvestonians in the 19th century knew fires, epidemics of yellow fever and malaria, military occupation and bitter war, and of course, storms.

"The Great Storm of 1900, which washed clean of houses great swaths of the island and killed well over 6,000 people, remains the worst natural disaster in American History,” says Dwayne Jones, executive director of Galveston Historical Foundation.

“The organized crime that developed around the seaborne smuggling of liquor during the Prohibition era was supplemented by individualized mayhem and tragedy,” says Jones. “Many, many people have lived and died by these waters, and perhaps some of the dead still reside here. We invite our guests to listen to the stories, and decide for themselves. But you don't have to believe in ghosts to know that the dead are a presence on this island."

During the month of October Galveston’s haunted history will be explored in three series of tours:

ASHTON VILLA’S “ARE WE HAUNTED?” TOURS

• October 15, 16, 22 and 23, and 29: 5 p.m.
• October 30 and 31: 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Is Ashton Villa haunted by the spirit of “Miss Bettie,” the daughter of the house’s first owner, James Moreau Brown? Maybe. Maybe not. Since 1975, when GHF opened the restored mansion to the public, legends and ghost stories have attached themselves to Ashton Villa. The one-hour “Are We Haunted?” tour of Ashton Villa shows the restoration in progress on the ground floor level, following damage by Hurricane Ike, then explores the undamaged second floor where ghostly memories still reside.

HAUNTED HARBOR TOURS ABOARD SEAGULL II

• October 15, 16, 22 and 23: 4 p.m.
• October 29, 30 and 31: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

For the Haunted Harbor Excursion, the tour relates specifically to the water and waterfront. Trained GHF guides present a fascinating, frightening look at the many tragic events that have occurred in and around Galveston Harbor for their guests aboard the 50-foot passenger boat, Seagull II.

“SPIRITS OF THE PAST” CEMETERY TOURS

• October 29, 30, 31: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The spirits are easy to find at GHF’s “Spirits of the Past” Cemetery Tour. They await discovery at the Broadway Cemetery, located right on the divided boulevard along which presidents, movie stars, oil moguls and millions of ordinary people pass through the rich history that abounds in every neighborhood of the city.

"The markers in these cemeteries can tell stories that textbooks do not," says Denise Alexander, GHF's Director of Heritage Programs. "Each marker is a piece of Galveston and Texas history."

In 1840, the Galveston City Company officially donated blocks between 40th and 42nd streets for the purpose of public burials; other blocks adjacent to the site were soon donated to make up for seven named cemeteries that make up the Broadway Cemetery. The first burial was in October, 1839.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW "SPIRITS OF THE PAST" TOUR -

James B. Magruder (ca. 1810 -1871): Major General Magruder led a combined land and sea operation that successfully returned the City of Galveston to the Confederacy on January 1, 1863.

Perugini Brothers: Frank and Tony Perugini were brothers born on the same date two years apart. They joined the Navy in separate states on the same day, unbeknownst to each other. They both died on the same day in a torpedo gun turret on the cruiser New Orleans during the Battle of the Solomons in World War II.

Alberti Family: Louis G. Alberti operated a butcher shop in Galveston. He and his wife Lizzie became parents of eight children. Two children died of natural causes and four more died on the night of December 4, 1894, after being poisoned by their mother. Eight days later, a court declared her insane and committed Mrs. Alberti to an asylum in San Antonio. Four years later, she died of a morphine overdose and is buried alongside her children.

Tickets for all the “Haunted Happenings” tours are available at GHF’s website: www.galvestonhistory.org. Adult prices are $20 for Ashton Villa, $15 for Haunted Harbor; and $12 for Haunted Cemetery. For more information, call GHF at 409-765-7834.

32nd Annual Festa Italiana

10-15-2010 - 10-17-2010

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Federation of Italian-American Organizations

http://www.houstonitalianfestival.com/

University of St Thomas - 3800 Montrose Blvd Houston TX 77006

Admission: <p>Admission is $6 for adults (per day)<br /> <i>(children 12 years and under free)</i></p> <p><strong>Special Event Tickets:<br /> </strong>Wine Classes = $20 (tickets sold via EventBirte and on site) &ndash; limited seating</p> <p>Lombardian Event = $3 (tickets only sold on site)</p> <p>Cooking Classes = $5 (tickets sold via EventBirte and on site) &ndash; limited seating</p> <p><b>Parking</b>: Visitors may park in the Moran Center Parking Garage for $200 per day Simply enter the garage, park, and when at the exit gate, feed payment into the cash machines Exit machines only accept $1, $5, and QUARTERS Each gate has an exit cash machine</p> <p>Additional surface lots and public street parking available</p>

713-524-4222

Info@HoustonItalianFestival.com

http://www.houstonitalianfestival.com/

Start Time(s): <p>Friday 11am-10pm<br /> Saturday 11am-10pm<br /> Sunday 11am-6pm<br /> <br /> Click&nbsp;<a href="http://houstonitalianfestivalcoms86342gridservercom/schedule/main-stage/">here</a> for a detailed entertainment schedule</p> <p>Click <a href="http://houstonitalianfestivalcoms86342gridservercom/schedule/childrens-stage/">here</a> for a detailed schedule at the children's stage<br /> <br /> Click <a href="http://houstonitalianfestivalcoms86342gridservercom/schedule/taste-of-italy-pavilion/">here</a> for more information about some of the special events at the festival</p>

The 32nd Annual Festa Italiana  will bring Italian culture to life Friday to Sunday, October 15 to 17 on the grounds of the University of St. Thomas.

With excitement, Jo Ann Pinkerton, 32nd Festa Italiana Chair, announced, “We have made several new and wonderful additions to our annual festival! Look for the Taste of Italy Pavilion where several exceptional Houston chefs will offer food demonstrations, there will be wine tastings headed by Phillip Cusimano and each evening wine and cheese tastings will take place. Because of your requests, Aaron Caruso, the young charasmatic tenor, will again be the headliner for the 2010 Festa Italiana.”

The chefs to be part of the Taste of Italy Pavilion will include: Chef Maurzio Ferrarese of Quattro Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel and he will demonstrate and offer for tasting Risotto; and Chef Giancarlo Ferrara of Arcordo will show how to make Coppino seafood stew …both on Saturday while on Sunday Chef Rinato DePirro of the Granduca Hotel and Restaurant will present Tiramisu. All three of these demonstrations must have reservations and will require a fee.

The Wine tastings to be headed by Cusimano will be held on Friday from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. and again on Saturday from 5:00 until 5:45 p.m. Reservations are required for these Introduction to Italian Wine sessions along with a fee. An added feature on Friday and Saturday from 7 until 9:00 p.m. in the Taste of Italy Pavilion will be a Lombardian wine and cheese tasting where you will have an opportunity to meet the winemakers and purchase the wines.

Three producers of the wines to be tasted during the Lombardian tasting will be attending the three day festival. They are Andrea Doria, who runs the Azienda Agricola Doria winery which has been producing excellent wines since the mid 1800s; Mauro Treavisani, owner with brother Gian, of Trevisani located on beautiful Lake Garda; and Paolo Milani, who is export director of Consorzio Selezione Vini Italiani. These three will be able to share their passion and love of Lombardian wines with all who join them in the Taste of Italy Pavilion. A fee and reservations are required for these two sessions.

“We were so pleased to be able to arrange for Aaron Caruso to be back with us at the festival. He was so well received by the audiences last year and he was excited to be able to come back to Festa Italiana, as well,” stated Pinkerton.

A strong believer in promoting his rich Italian heritage, Aaron was featured on the Red Carpet event on NBC for the Columbus Day Parade. Having headlined Italian festivals in such cities as New York, Boston, Milwaukee, Seattle and many more, arrangements have been made for Aaron to be featured on Friday and Saturday evenings backed by a band of musicians from Houston.. The young tenor has been the opening act for such names as The Smothers Brothers, The Gaylords, Don Rickles and Johnny Maestro. Jerry Vale said of Caruso, who sang for his birthday party, “ This kid is amazing.”

“You will want to catch all of Aaron’s passion and romantic melodies during the three day festival, “ explained Pinkerton.

Other features of Festa Italiana will include the dancing of the Tarantella Dancers, many activities for the children including their favorite , the Marionette Puppets, the Pasta Eating contests and the Grape Stomping on Saturday and Sunday, Remember to watch the young high school artists as they compete in the Fourth Annual I Madonnari Sidewalk Colored Chalk Art contest all day on Saturday and come on Sunday to hear the talented song competion during the 3rd Annual Italian-American Idol Song contest to be held on the Main Stage on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. sponsored by Radio Station KRBE 104.l FM. Visit the more than 30 exhibitors who will line the beautiful tree covered campus showing off their products from clothing, jewelry to art work.

“And what would an Italian Festival be without the wonderful Italian Cuisine made by the ladies and gentlemen of the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Greater Houston. The aromas of all the foods and desserts will mingle as you enter the grounds at the University of St. Thomas. We have everything from stuffed artichokes, pizza, Italian green beans, chicken marsala to sfingis (Italian Donuts) to biscotti and expresso…so come join us as to take you on a trip to the Sunny shores of Italy… all for only $6 for adults and children 12 and under are free! Join us…we look forward to greeting you!”

The proceeds of Festa Italiana 32 benefit the Italian Cultural and Community Center (ICCC) and all the programs provided for the Houston community.  The hours for the festival are Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday. For further information and schedules check out our website, www.houstonitalianfestival.com.  or call the ICCC, 713-524-4222.

For further information, call Gloria Ribnick, 713-253-7164.

Phobia 2010

09-25-2010 - 10-31-2010

Phobia

http://www.darke.com/index.html

Phobia - 18777 Highway 290 Houston TX 77065

Admission: <p><strong><i>PRICES per person:</i></strong><br /> ONE HOUSE $1300 <br /> ANY TWO HOUSES $2500<br /> ANY THREE HOUSES $3000<br /> ANY FOUR HOUSES $4000<br /> ALL&nbsp;FIVE&nbsp;HOUSES $5000<br /> <br /> <strong>EXILE</strong><br /> 3&nbsp;Chained Attractions:&nbsp; Woods, Mania, &amp;&nbsp;DarkeWorld<br /> 1 line - 1 special Ticket:&nbsp; $3000<br /> Exile attractions are not sold individually</p> <p>Click <a href="http://wwwdarkecom/FAQhtml">here</a> for the FAQ page for rules, and details</p>

713-526-DEAD (3323)

dead@darke.com

http://www.darke.com/Tickets.html

Start Time(s): <p><b>Grand Opening:</b><br /> Sat Sept 25: 8pm-12am<br /> <br /> <b>October 1- October 17</b>:<br /> Fri-Sat: 8pm-12am<br /> Sun: 8pm-10pm<br /> <br /> <b>October 21-October 24:</b><br /> Thur Oct 21: 7:30pm-10pm<br /> Fri Oct 22: 7:30pm-12am<br /> Sat Oct 23: 7:30pm-12am<br /> Sun Oct 24: 7:30pm-10pm<br /> <br /> <strong>October 28-October 31:</strong><br /> Thur&nbsp;Oct 28: 7pm-10pm<br /> Fri Oct 29: 7pm-12am<br /> Sat Oct 30: 7pm-12am???<br /> Sun&nbsp;Oct 31 (Halloween): 7pm-11pm</p> <p>NOTE:&nbsp; Allow 20-30 minutes for each attraction&nbsp; &nbsp;Allow 30-45+ minutes to complete <i>Exile</i></p>

Phobia Haunted Houses, operating since 1996, has earned the reputation as the scariest, most high-tech thrill in Houston. Tour the dark, terrifying halls of Phobia Haunted Houses starting Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 8pm. Phobia operates EIGHT separate haunted attractions at One killer location: 18777 Hwy 290 - Exit West Rd between Beltway 8 and FM 1960.

8 Separate Attractions: Darke Institute, Mind Control, 3D Clown Phobia, Claustrophobia, & Dawn of the Machine. All new for 2010 is 290's Exile: 3 Linked attractions - SIMON FOWLER WOODS, MANIA & DARKEWORLD (One Special Ticket - 3 Killer Haunts).

Phobia 290 Attractions:

The Darke Institute
The lights are on, but screams are louder in the Darke...

Mind Control (Asylum)
A mental hosipital loses control. Good Citizens rule!  Be the ball.

3D Clown Phobia
2 stories of wack clowns, visually stimulating.  Very trippy. The clowns in government and politics are nothing compared to Phobia Clowns.

ClaustroPhobia
The flooers twist & tilty, a 21st century nightmare.  Gravity meets electromagnetisim, watch your step...

Dawn of the Machine
Ultra Modern Industrial horror silhouetted by mechanical despair.

EXILE (New for 2010):
3 Huge attractions chained together and purchaseds with one special ticket.

Simon Fowler Woods
Tour the path of the 290 Killer.  Terror lurks behind every tree.

DarkeWorld
You are what you eat.  It's not always pretty...

Mania
In your face manic colors.  What goes up, may never come down.

NOTE:  Exile Haunts may not be purchases separately  Exile is one very long event with three separate attractions.

Phylo Darke, operations manager of Phobia, says, "New this year is our EXILE attraction at our 209 Scream Park.  EXILE is packed with killer animatronics, and great scares.  Truly, this is three state-of-the-art haunted attractions.  Very scary! Our whole 290 ScreamPark has been remodeled and upgraded, making it a 30-acre scare zone.  Better than ever!  Phobia provices excellent security with police officers and security staff onsite to ensure safety.  Phobia employs hundreds of actors, utilizing hundreds of high tech animatronics.  Phobia Haunted Houses has consistently been rated as one of the top attractions in the country.  Our eight attractions are freestanding and totally intense.  A customer can see one house or multiple attractions.  Some people visit several times a season. It's a great adrenaline rush that's good, healthy fun."

Phobia Haunted Houses will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October, and nightly October 28-31. 

NOTE:  A parent should accompany children under 12.

The 44th Annual Greek Festival

10-07-2010 - 10-10-2010

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

http://www.greekfestival.org/

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 3511 Yoakum Boulevard Houston TX 77006

Admission: <p><b>Admission at Gate</b><br /> $500 (adults) Children 12 and under admitted free<br /> <br /> <b>Pre-sale Tickets</b><br /> $1800 - Includes admission and dinner plate with your choice of Souvlaki, Greek Salad, or Pastry Box (note: Does not include Gyros)<br /> <br /> <b>Free Parking &amp; Free shuttle</b><br /> Free METRO shuttle from Lamar High School West &quot;Student&quot; parking lot, 3325 Westheimer (between Westheimer &amp; West Alabama, and between Buffalo Speedway &amp; Kirby) <br /> <br /> Free parking is available for shuttle passengers<br /> <br /> Parking is available at the festival on side streets but avoid the no parking signs We strongly recommend you take advantage of the FREE METRO shuttle running continuously throughout the festival</p>

7135265377

festival@agoc.org

Start Time(s): <p>Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday <br /> October 7 - 10, 2010<br /> <br /> <strong>Thursday</strong><br /> Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm<br /> Dance Program: begins at 6:00 pm</p> <p><strong>Friday</strong><br /> Lunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (free admission)<br /> <i>Note: the Festival grounds are closed after lunch and reopen at 5:00 pm</i><br /> Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm<br /> Dance Program: begins at 6:00 pm</p> <p><strong>Saturday</strong><br /> Continuous food service from opening: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm<br /> Dance Programs - Youth: 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm<br /> Dance Programs - Adults: begins at 5:00 pm</p> <p><strong>Sunday</strong><br /> Continuous food service from opening: 12 noon - 7:00 pm(while quantities last)<br /> Dance Programs - Youth: 12:30 am and 1:30 pm<br /> Dance Programs - Adults: begins at 4:00 pm</p> <p>Visit the <a href="http://wwwgreekfestivalorg/">website</a> for a detailed schedule of events</p>

Come and join The Original Greek Festival, now in its 44th year, and be Greek for a day! Growing attendance over the years continues to create excitement as the word gets around, so bring your family, friends and co-workers to enjoy the festive atmosphere and our new expanded festival site. Facilities, children's activities, Athenian playground & seating capacity have also been expanded. OPA!!

For decades now, Houston residents have turned out to partake of Greek culture and tradition. This four-day festival boasts a busy slate of live music, Greek folk dancing and authentic Greek food. Feast on the most delicious Greek cuisine this side of the Aegean prepared by community parishioners from recipes handed down over the centuries. Whatever you do, make sure not to miss the pastries!

Children's activities make sure everyone in the family is accommodated, and a free shuttle helps take the hassle out of parking.

Presale tickets include admission to the festival and a dinner plate; a gift shop and cathedral tours are also available.

The Greek Festival, held on the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral campus each year during  October, is said to be one of the largest festivals of its kind in the United States. It originated in 1967 as "Greek Night," held in celebration of the Cathedral’s 50th anniversary. The following year saw the institution of an annual Festival to celebrate Greek culture, food and Orthodox life. Today, the Festival draws some 40,000 visitors over a period of four days, and is one of the tourist attractions of the Houston area.

Proceeds from the Greek Festival have helped many people through donations to various charitable organizations, such as Children's Assessment Center, S.E.A.R.C.H., the Women's Home, Covenant House, Texas Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC), and the Star of Hope Mission.

Highlights
• Cathedral Tours
• Religious Artifacts/Icons
• Greek Folk Dancing
• Authentic Greek Foods/Pastries
• Gift Shop
• T-shirts, Videos, CD's, Tapes
• Agora Greek Food Store
• Annunciation Orthodox School Exhibit
• Athenian Playground (Children's Activities)

Nightmare on the Bayou 2010

09-25-2010 - 10-31-2010

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Nightmare on the Bayou

http://www.nightmareonthebayou.com/

Nightmare on the Bayou - 1515 Studemont St Houston TX 77007

Admission: <p>$30 REGULAR TICKET<br /> <br /> $40 VIP TICKET gets you to the front of the line<br /> <br /> Sunday is Family Night - Tickets are $25<br /> <i>This offer not valid on October 25 or with any other discount<br /> </i><br /> Every Thursday Firemen, Policemen and Active Military Personnel get $10 OFF regular admission tickets Proper ID is required<br /> <br /> First 100 full price admissions receive free <i>Nightmare on the Bayou Haunted House </i>T-Shirt Not valid with other offers or discounts</p>

713-868-3344

http://www.nightmareonthebayou.com/

Start Time(s): <p>Saturday-Sunday<br /> September 25-September 26<br /> <br /> Friday-Sunday<br /> October 1-October 3<br /> <br /> Thursday-Sunday<br /> October 7-October 24<br /> <br /> Monday-Sunday<br /> October 25-October 31</p> <p>We're open no matter what the weather's like<br /> TICKET BOOTH OPEN AT 7:00 PM : DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 PM</p> <p><strong>LOCATION:</strong><i> Nightmare on the Bayou </i>is located next to Party Boy at 1515 Studemont St Houston, TX 77007</p>

Welcome to Nightmare on the Bayou is located next to the graveyard at I-10 & Studemont near the Heights in the shadow of downtown Houston.

And when we say "Next to the Graveyard", we mean it! Nightmare on the Bayou is located directly next to Houston's oldest graveyard. Mores SCARES! More SCREAMS! More FUN! SO TERRIFYING IT LAYS ALL OTHERS TO REST. We love our Ghosts, and are proud to be the only Haunted House in Houston that is REALLY HAUNTED!!!  Don't believe it? Ask our employees! Actual hauntings abound in and around our multiple haunted attractions and property!

Nightmare on the Bayou has over 15,000 sq. feet of Hauntedness!

NIGHTMARE ON THE BAYOU IS NOW ONE GIGANTIC HAUNTED HOUSE

We wanted to minimize your wait time and maximize our SCARE footage, so we've combined our 4 haunted attractions into one gargantuan monstrosity!

Open rain or shine.

Reception Hall available to stay warm and dry while you wait!

Click here for general rules and other information.

ScreamWorld 2010

09-24-2010 - 10-31-2010

ScreamWorld

http://www.screamworld.com/

ScreamWorld - 2225 N Sam Houston Pkwy W Houston TX 77043

Admission: <p>General Admission $2500 each<br /> Price includes 5 attractions for 1 low price including <i>The Haunted Hotel, Edge of Darkness, Jake's Slaughterhouse, Maze of Maniacs, </i>and <i>The Psycho Path</i> <br /> <br /> VIP Fast Pass $2900 each (Tickets are $3500 on site!)<br /> Special entrance line, almost no waiting Price includes 5 attractions for 1 low price incuding <i>The Haunted Hotel, Edge of Darkness, Jake's Slaughterhouse, Maze of Maniacs</i>, and <i>The Psycho Path</i> <br /> <br /> Thursday Super Discount Night $2000 each<br /> Only valid on Thursday nights Not valid on Oct 28 Price includes 5 attractions for 1 low price including<i> The Haunted Hotel, Edge of Darkness, Jake's Slaughterhouse, Maze of Maniacs</i>, and <i>The Psycho Path</i> <br /> <br /> Sunday Super Discount Night $2000 each<br /> Valid on Sundays only Not valid on Oct 24 and 31 Price includes 5 attractions for 1 low price including <i>The Haunted Hotel, Edge of Darkness, Jake's Slaughterhouse, Maze of Maniacs</i>, and <i>The Psycho Path</i></p>

713-914-1313

https://t3.clicknprint.com/tix/SilverStream/Pages/pgIndex.html?siteID=542

Start Time(s): <p><b>TIMES:<br /> </b>Weekdays 7:30 - 10PM<br /> Fridays &amp; Saturdays:&nbsp;8:00 PM - 12:00 AM<br /> Sundays 7:30 - 10:30 PM<b><br /> <br /> DATES:<br /> </b>Open Sept 24, 25, 26, 30<br /> Oct 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31</p>

ScreamWorld 2010 offers  three haunted houses and two outdoor attractions that are over-flowing with the most bizarre and morbid visions, both from the past and future. Combining Hollywood special effects and a cast of highly trained “monsters”, ScreamWorld is the only haunted attraction that will attack all five senses---you’ve been warned!

Although ScreamWorld is entering its 10th season, the creator, Jim Getterly, has been haunting the greater Houston area since 1989.  ScreamWorld operated three haunted attractions near downtown Houston for 12 years called the Haunted Hotel, the Haunted Zone in 3D, and the Fear Factory. 

After 12 years of leasing old buildings with customers waiting in lines on sidewalks, ScreamWorld wanted to take Houston's best haunted attractions to the next level, and at the same time remove the one customer complaint that haunted for years -- " we like going to mulitple haunted attractions, but we don't like waiting in line at each attraction."

Purchasing their own land and building a new facility enabled ScreamWorld to take the haunted attraction industry to the next level in Houston, and put all their attractions under one roof.  The haunted attractions are designed one after the other with signage letting customers kow they are moving from one attraction to another. 

All the haunts are very different; the Haunted Hotel is considered the most hi-tech haunted attraction in Houston with very elaborate scenes and numerous animatronics.  The Edge of Darkeness is a traditional style haunt, with long twisting patheways and calssic scare tactics.  New for 2010 is Jake's Slaughterhouse, a visually stunning attraction complete with slaughtered beef, gutted hogs, skinned animals, rotting carcasses, and human remains.

There are also two outdoor attractions, the Maze of Maniacs and the all new Psycho Path.

ScreamWorld now has 5 haunted attractions at one location for one price.  Oh, and ScreamWorld has one line for all the attractions so customers don't waste several hours standing in line!

ScreamWorld has been selected by America's Best Haunts in 2007, 2008, and 2009 as one of the best haunted attractions in the United States.

Pearland Trick or Treat Trail

10-31-2010 - 10-31-2010

Pearland Parks & Recreation

http://www.pearlandparks.com/

Admission: <p>Free event<br /> &nbsp;</p>

281-652-1673

Start Time(s): <p>5:30 - 8:00 pm</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Pearland Parks & Recreation presents Trick or Treat Trail, Sunday, October 31, 2010.  Location: Pearland High School Visitor Parking Lot, 3775 South Main. Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join us for a SPOOK-tacular time!

Trick-or-Treaters of all ages are invited out to this FREE community-wide event. Local businesses and organizations create a "trail" to pass out candy and other goodies.

Come out for games, inflatables and a costume contest! Kids 12 years old and younger are encouraged to take part in the contest - no registration necessary.

Food vendors will also be on-site selling tasty treats and beverages. Or bring your own reusable water bottle for free drinking water during the event!

Pearland Citywide Little League Parade and Celebration

09-11-2010 - 09-11-2010

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Pearland Parks & Recreation

http://www.pearlandparks.com/

Pearland City Hall - 3519 Liberty Dr Pearland TX 77581

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

281-412-8900

Start Time(s): <p>Beginning at 10am</p>

Pearland Parks & Recreation presents a Citywide Little League Parade and Celebration. A parade honoring the Pearland Little League All Stars is set for Saturday, September 11, starting at 10 a.m. at the corner of FM518 (Broadway) and Pearland Parkway.

The team recently won the Southwest Little League Regional championship, and went on to play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The team earned the distinction of making it all the way to the United States Championship game, claiming the rights to "one of the top four (4) teams in the world".

The parade route will travel east on Broadway, turn south onto Liberty Drive, ending in front of Pearland City Hall, where Pearland Mayor Tom Reid and members of the City Council will honor the team and acknowledge their accomplishments.

For questions, please call 281-412-8900.

Photo left to right: (front) Caleb Maly, Pryce Beshoory, Matthew Bettencourt, Beau Orlando, Hunter Smith, Blake Toler (back)
Coach Don Smith, Jorge Gutierrez, Jaron Roblyer, Mason Van Noort, Jake Orlando, Chris Leger, Manager Mike Orlando. (Photo
courtesy of ©2010 Little League Baseball and Softball Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

Galveston Island Shrimp Festival

09-24-2010 - 09-26-2010

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Galvestoncom & Company

http://www.galveston.com/shrimpfestival/

Galveston - various locations - Galveston TX 77550

Admission: <p>Call for details</p> <p>Click <a href="http://wwwgalvestoncom/shrimpfestival/">here</a> for venue information by event</p>

(888) 939-8680 or (409)763-8676

Start Time(s): <p>Friday-Sunday<br /> <i>See details above</i></p>

Who doesn’t love a good bowl of gumbo? Visitors can sample gumbo from professional cooking teams as part of the inaugural Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. Shrimp Festival activities begin on Friday, Sept. 24 and continue through Sunday, Sept. 26. Events include a 5K run/walk, gumbo cook off, children’s parade, merchant walkabout and bicycle ride followed by a tailgate party. Gumbo lovers can sample and judge wild shrimp gumbo prepared by area restaurants participating in the professional category.

"We invite not only our local residents but all Texans to join us in celebrating the return of Galveston Island from Hurricane Ike and take this opportunity to honor the shrimp industry in Texas,” says Mike Dean, president of Yaga's Entertainment, Inc., a local events company. "We plan on making this festival one of the largest shrimp festivals on the Gulf Coast in the years to come."

This year, the festival will limit the number of participating teams to 100 including 20 teams designated to Gulf Coast area restaurants and Texas Department of Agriculture's GO TEXAN Program members. All shrimp in the contest must be wild Texas shrimp. Attendees will taste and vote on the best shrimp gumbo of the twenty restaurants. The best in the amateur category will be decided by a panel of judges. The winning amateur team will be honored by having their championship gumbo on the menu of Yaga's Cafe in Galveston for one year. Other gumbo categories include chicken and sausage, shrimp bisque and an open division.

A limited number of Texas wineries will offer wine samples to festival attendees. "We are focusing on bringing Texas wineries to the festival as well as Texas artisans so we can showcase Texas only products,” notes Dean. “All exhibitors will have to qualify as GO TEXAN members to participate in the event.”

The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Schedule is as follows:

• Friday, Sept. 24, 8pm - 10pm: Cook off Team and Sponsor Party
• Saturday, Sept. 25, 8:30am: 5K run and 1K children’s walk ( register here ) benefitting the University Texas Medical Branch
• Saturday, Sept. 25, 10:30am - 4pm Merchant Walk-About
• Saturday, Sept. 25, Noon - 3pm Public Gumbo Tasting
• Saturday, Sept. 25, 3pm Little Shrimps Children’s Downtown Parade
• Sunday, Sept. 26, 11am: Whimcycle Shrimpcycle followed by tailgate party for the Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys football game. Pre-registration is required.

For registration and more event information go to www.galveston.com/shrimpfestival.  To register for the run/walk, click here.

For more information on Galveston Island events or to book accommodations, rely on Galveston.com. For lodging reservations, click here, or call toll-free (888)939-8680. Remember, when you book lodging via Galveston.com, you'll automatically receive up to $500 in money-saving Island coupons to use during your stay.

About Galveston.com & Company...

Galveston.com & Company, Inc.is a destination marketing corporation based in Galveston, Texas. The company specializes in destination portals, as well as online lodging, cruise, parking, and transportation reservations; and event ticketing via its proprietary DestinationNext module.

For more information, contact Galveston.com & Company at via phone (409)763-8676 or email at websites@galveston.com.

Great Conversations: What Matters Most

09-29-2010 - 09-29-2010

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Jung Center of Houston

http://www.cgjunghouston.org/

Jung Center of Houston - 5200 Montrose Houston TX 77006

Admission: <p>Supporter - $75<br /> Patron - $150<br /> Benefactor - $250 - includes reserved seating<br /> Individual Underwriting Partner - $500 or more -&nbsp;Includes preferred reserved seating and acknowledgement at the event and in our Program Guide</p> <p>Online registration for this event is now closed Contact Jolene Romero, registrar, at <a href="mailto:jrracs@junghoustonorg">jrracs@junghoustonorg</a> &nbsp;or 7135248253 for availability information</p>

713-524-8253

jrracs@junghouston.org

http://www.junghouston.org/programs/fall/whatmatters.html

Start Time(s): <p>Conversation: 7 pm <br /> Reception: 8:15 pm&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;</p>

The Jung Center of Houston presents Great Conversations: What Matters Most , Wednesday, September 29.  This special evening benefiting The Jung Center features James Hollis and J. Pittman McGehee exploring what it means to live a fulfilling life.

Why are we here? What is the meaning of our existence? Where did I lose the trail? Can I find my way back? If we do not engage in dialogue with these questions that emerge from our depths, then we will live an unconscious, unreflective, accidental life. Beginning with these insistent questions, two of Houston’s most thoughtful teachers explore a fresh concept of a fulfilling life–one that embraces growth over security, engagement versus avoidance, and a recognition that the forces in our lives, far from being accidental, are the heat, the cold, the pressure that temper us into a looking glass through which we can see into the heart of what matters…what really matters.

James Hollis, PhD, is a Jungian analyst, author of more than a dozen books, and director emeritus of The Jung Center. He is Director of Jungian Studies at Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco and lectures internationally on depth psychology.

J. Pittman McGehee, MDiv, is a Jungian analyst, author, poet and director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychology and Spirituality. Formerly the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Pittman is widely known as a lecturer and educator in the field of psychology and religion.

Nestor Topchy: Iconic Portrait Strand

09-11-2010 - 09-11-2010

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Geo H Lewis & Sons

http://nestortopchy.com/

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

832-875-6477

Start Time(s): <p>7pm-10pm</p>

Contemporary artist Nestor Topchy’s Iconic Portrait Strand will be on exhibition Saturday, September 11, 2010, at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors, Ten Ten Bering Drive in Houston, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The one-night-only event is open to the public and offered free of charge.

This exhibition is the first public presentation of more than 100 portraits depicting notables of the art world, among others, and is the beginning of an ongoing word-of-mouth project to depict colleagues, family, and friends in 800-year-old Byzantine tradition. The unusual setting for the exhibition was conceived in part as a symbol that people are forever present in their portraits, that art transcends death and even time.

To create each portrait, Mr. Topchy draws his subjects, sittings that last only a few minutes. The transformation into a final artwork, utilizing ancient techniques and materials such as mineral pigments and gold leaf over cloth on wood, takes months to complete. The strand has been years in the making.

American writers Edward Albee and Elizabeth McBride sat for Mr. Topchy and are depicted in the portrait stand, as are artists Rick Lowe, Mary Ellen Carroll, Fernando Casas, Rahul Mitra, Terrell James, Bert Long, Forrest Prince, David Magee, Aaron Parazette, Bill Davenport, Sharon Engelstein, Michael Galbreth, Jack Massing, Molly Gochman, Paul Kittelson, Arielle Masson, Basilios Poulos, Dean Ruck, George Smith and many others.

A number of museum directors and curators have participated in the project, including Josef Helfenstein, Bill Arning, Toby Kamps, Franklin Sirmans, and Alison De Lima Greene.

Gallery directors, owners and art promoters, including Hiram Butler, James Harithas, Jimbo Pirtle, Michael Peranteau and Clint Willour also have portraits in the exhibition.

Each portrait in the strand is painted on a deme shaped board, the special dimensions taken from a sacred geometrical system. While each picture in the strand is unique, together they comprise a corpus and will continue to do so while members are added over the years.

Click here for a complete list of participants in the portrait strand.

Music for the exhibition has been specially created and will be performed by Chicago musician/composer/arranger Scott Stevenson, and will reflect the ancient and timeless aspects of the strand. Mr. Stevenson’s previous works have ranged from choral cantatas and orchestral tone poems to jazz and other original work. He also is an accomplished classical organist.

While many of the strand participants have histories in Texas, Iconic Portrait Strand includes notables from the world over, including New York City, where the next phase of the exhibition is being planned.

This event would not be possible without the very generous support of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors in the Tanglewood-Uptown Park area of Houston. All catering has graciously been underwritten and will be provided by The Stone Kitchen Catering & Special Events of River Oaks in Houston.

Mr. Topchy is a 2010 recipient of an Artadia Award and has shown his works at numerous museums, galleries and shows around the world. His next exhibition will be in March 2011 in Kiev, Ukraine. View www.nestortopchy.com  for more information.

For more information about Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors, call 713/789-3005 or visit www.geohlewis.com.

For information about the award-winning Stone Kitchen Catering & Special Events, contact Ms. Elizabeth Stone at www.stonekitchencatering.com  or at 713/521-3500.

Further information about the musician Scott Stevenson can be found at www.stevensound.com.

Saint Arnold Oktoberfest 2010

10-01-2010 - 10-02-2010

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Saint Arnold Brewery

http://www.saintarnold.com/

Saint Arnold Brewery - 2000 Lyons Avenue Houston TX 77020

Admission: <p><strong>Admission:</strong> $40 Includes dinner, pretzel and commemorative mug</p> <p><strong>Reservations:</strong><br /> To reserve for Friday, October 1st, click <a href="https://eventsr20constantcontactcom/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e30c0dn695013100&amp;oseq=">here</a></p> <p>To reserve for Saturday, October 2nd, click <a href="https://eventsr20constantcontactcom/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e30dp9k1e14857bb&amp;oseq=">here</a><br /> &nbsp;</p>

713-686-9494

http://www.saintarnold.com/

Start Time(s): <p>6pm-9pm</p>

It's time for the Saint Arnold Oktoberfest 2010, Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2!

Saint Arnold, Saint Arnold, Patron Saint of Beer.
Answer my prayer as I sit right here.
I've spent all my money, soon there'll be no more cheer,
Saint Arnold, Saint Arnold, Patron Saint of Beer.

The Saint Arnold Polka, by Daniel Klapuch, performed by the Dujka Brothers.

"The Saint Arnold Polka" should have put you in the mood. Now put on your best dirndl, leiderhosen or other Tyrolean duds and come out to our annual Oktoberfest party! We'll have a contest for the King and Queen of Oktoberfest to see who comes outfitted the best. We'll have sausage, sauerkraut and fresh baked pretzels. We'll tap a cask. And of course we'll have our 2010 Oktoberfest mug.

There won't be a live band this year, but we'll have lots of fun!

Space is very limited.

Here are the party details:

Dates: Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Location: Newery
Admission: $40 Includes dinner, pretzel and commemorative mug

King & Queen of Oktoberfest Contest: We will choose one best dressed man and one best dressed woman each evening using our own highly subjective criteria. The winners will receive $100 each and the envy of all of their Tyrolean serfs. Please make sure to check the box on the reservations or email ann@saintarnold.com  if you plan on competing.

Life is Living: Houston

11-06-2010 - 11-06-2010

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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts - UH

http://www.mitchellcenterforarts.org/2010_lifeisliving.php

Emancipation Park - 3018 Dowling Street (Corner of Dowling and Elgin Streets) Houston TX 77004

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

7137435749

mitchellcenter@uh.edu

Start Time(s): <p>11 am - 5 pm</p>

The Mitchell Center, in partnership with artist-in-residence Marc Bamuthi Joseph, the Living Word Project and Youth Speaks, Inc., will host Life Is Living: Houston, a hip-hop-based environmental justice festival. Focused primarily on Houston's Third Ward neighborhood, the festival further connects University of Houston with its surrounding community and celebrates the extraordinary people who sustain the cultural life in and around the Third Ward.

Life Is Living is a national campaign that generates partnerships between diverse and underserved communities, green action agencies, local community groups, urban environmental activists, and the contemporary arts world. Life is Living encompasses a series of six-hour inter-disciplinary, intergenerational, eco-equity festivals in neglected parks in underserved neighborhoods around the country.

Life Is Living: Houston is part of the Mitchell Center’s multi-year residency with performer, poet, and choreographer Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Local organizing partners include Aerosol Warfare, The Awakenings Movement, Bush Cares Project, CKC StART Street & Urban Arts, Community Artist Collective, The Dawn Project/TLC2, DiverseWorks, Houston Green Scene, GreeniRecycling, Houston Museum of African American Culture, Houston Area Women’s Center, the Last Organic Outpost, Meta-Four Houston, Museum of Cultural Arts Houston, New Living, Project Row Houses, Houston Community College, S.H.A.P.E. Community Center, 3 Sisters in the Spirit Theatre Ministry, S.P.A.C.E. Solar Powered Adaptable Containers for Everyone, SPAMMO, Studio Enertia, Tour de Hood, Ecotone, Urban Harvest, USGBC EP: United States Green Building Council Emerging Professionals, Youth Advocates, Workshop Houston and various programs at the University of Houston including the School of Theatre & Dance, Community Learning Agricultural Sustainability Program, Metropolitan Volunteer Program and the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture.

LOCATION: Emancipation Park (corner of Dowling and Elgin Streets)
ADMISSION: Free

Life is Living: Houston Day of Service

11-07-2010 - 11-07-2010

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts - UH

http://www.mitchellcenterforarts.org/2010_lifeislivingorganic.php

Last Organic Outpost - Emile Street Community Farm - 711 N Emile (near Gunter St) Houston TX 77020

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

7137435749

mitchellcenter@uh.edu

Start Time(s): <p>10:00 am - 4:00 pm</p>

Join the Mitchell Center and the Last Organic Outpost, an inner city urban farm project using regenerative agriculture to restore the fertility of unused land, for Life is Living: Houston Day of Service, a day of service following the Life Is Living: Houston Festival.

Last Organic Outpost is non-profit organization committed to developing urban agriculture in the fifth ward as well as the greater Houston area.

LOCATION: Last Organic Outpost, 711 N. Emile (near Gunter St.) Houston, TX 77020
ADMISSION: Free

Life Is Living is a national campaign that generates partnerships between diverse and underserved communities, green action agencies, local community groups, urban environmental activists, and the contemporary arts world. Life is Living encompasses a series of six-hour inter-disciplinary, intergenerational, eco-equity festivals in neglected parks in underserved neighborhoods around the country.

Life Is Living: Houston is part of the Mitchell Center’s multi-year residency with performer, poet, and choreographer Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Local organizing partners include Aerosol Warfare, The Awakenings Movement, Bush Cares Project, CKC StART Street & Urban Arts, Community Artist Collective, The Dawn Project/TLC2, DiverseWorks, Houston Green Scene, GreeniRecycling, Houston Museum of African American Culture, Houston Area Women’s Center, the Last Organic Outpost, Meta-Four Houston, Museum of Cultural Arts Houston, New Living, Project Row Houses, Houston Community College, S.H.A.P.E. Community Center, 3 Sisters in the Spirit Theatre Ministry, S.P.A.C.E. Solar Powered Adaptable Containers for Everyone, SPAMMO, Studio Enertia, Tour de Hood, Ecotone, Urban Harvest, USGBC EP: United States Green Building Council Emerging Professionals, Youth Advocates, Workshop Houston and various programs at the University of Houston including the School of Theatre & Dance, Community Learning Agricultural Sustainability Program, Metropolitan Volunteer Program and the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture.

1st Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival

10-09-2010 - 10-09-2010

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Red Cat Jazz Cafe

http://www.redcatjazzcafe.com/

Jones Plaza - 601 Louisiana Houston TX 77002

Admission: <p>$20 General Admission<br /> $40 VIP</p>

(713) 226-7870 or 866-811-4111

events@redcatjazzcafe.com

http://www.theatermania.com/houston/shows/red-cat-jazz-festival_173431/

Start Time(s): <p>Gates Open 4:00pm</p>

The Red Cat Jazz Cafe presents the 1st Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival, Saturday, October 9 in Jones Plaza, 601 Louisiana Street.

This is the 1st Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival at Jones Plaza (Downtown Houston) with performances by Ronnie Laws, Bobby Lyles, Marion Meadows Kermit Ruffins, Theresa Grayson, Jimmy Baber, Kyle Turner, Michael Ward, and More to be announced.

2nd Annual Community GreenFest

10-16-2010 - 10-16-2010

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Last Organic Outpost

http://www.lastorganicoutpost.com/

Last Organic Outpost - Emile Street Community Farm - 711 N Emile (near Gunter St) Houston TX 77020

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

713-931-6100

lastorganicoutpost@gmail.com

Start Time(s): <p>10am-4pm</p>

The Last Organic Outpost is hosting the 2nd Annual Community GreenFest, Saturday, October 16th, 10am-4pm, at the Emile Street Community Farm, 711 N. Emile. This event is, as always, a collaboration of people and ideas.

Last year, as many as 2000 people came to the Community GreenFest. This event captured all of Houston's wonderful diversity with people attending from all over the city. The event will feature music from all over the world, spoken word, dance and drumming as well as workshops and speakers including, Colin Beavan, the No Impact Man, Meriwether the Adventurer (a wild edibles expert from Houston) and one of our partners, Dan Phillips, recently named the number one recycler in American by Reader's Digest Magazine.

The Last Organic Outpost's founder, Joe Icet will be speaking about The Food Everywhere Movement focusing on Neighborhood Food Security. We will have a variety of local community vendors and activities for children, as well as information about upcoming events events in the 5th Ward and 3rd Ward.

The Last Organic Outpost will host our weekly "Farming Market" with food picked from the 2.5 acre farm where the event is held.

Last Concert Cafe, Staci Davis of Radical Eats, Michael Woodson of KPFT's Living Art (The burger and dawg guy at the fest) and Kelvin Williams (AKA, the snowcone man) are lined up for food so far with more to come!

Free Brazilian Performances

09-18-2010 - 09-18-2010

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Brazilian Arts Foundation

http://www.brazilianarts.org

Admission: <p>Free event!</p>

713-862-3300

info@brazilianarts.org

Start Time(s): <p>1pm-6pm</p>

Brazilian Arts Foundation presents a Free Brazilian Performances event.

Join us Saturday, September 18th from 1-6pm at Fiesta Market on 1960. Activities include a Brazilian cooking class, live samba and samba reggae music, live dance performances and a Capoeira show.

This event is open to the public and free!

WHERE:
8320 FM 1960
Houston, TX 77070
281.995.5590

We hope to see you and your family there!

5th Annual Heights Bicycle Rally and Scavenger Hunt

10-03-2010 - 10-03-2010

Houston Heights Association

http://www.houstonheights.org/

Marmion Park - 1802 Heights Blvd (W 18th St & Heights Blvd) Houston TX 77008

Admission: <p><b>Entry Fee: </b></p> <p><b>Before&nbsp;October 1 </b>:<br /> Adult - $15 <br /> Child (12 &amp; under) $750</p> <p><b>Day of Event:<br /> </b>Adult - $20<br /> Child (12 &amp; under) $10</p>

713-861-4002 or 713-869-0505

http://www.houstonheights.org/bicycle.htm

Start Time(s): <p>7:30am-4pm</p>

Get out the bicycle and enjoy the 5th Annual Heights Bicycle Rally and Scavenger Hunt  on Sunday, October 3, 2010. The rally will start and end at Marmion Park, (18th & Heights Blvd.).

Rally participants may start their ride any time after 7:30 on the day of the event. Riders must finish by 4:00 pm. Entrants will bicycle a 20-mile course through the Heights, 6th Ward, Timbergrove, West End, and Oak Forest. The route is on City of Houston bike trails. Each entrant will be issued a rally card, rally map and a scavenger hunt clue list. The rally starts and ends at Marmion Park (18th & Heights Blvd.).

This is not a race! Riders under 12 years of age must wear required safety gear. Riders must obey all traffic laws.

To be eligible for prizes an entrant must complete the rally by 4:00 pm and deposit the validated rally card in the prize entry box at Marmion Park. The rally card must have been validated at the check point. There will be one combination check point -water station near the mid-point on the ride.

Scavenger Hunt: Each entrant will be provided a list of clues that describe a sight or an object that can be seen along the rally course. The person who finds the most mystery objects will be named the winner. The clue list will have a place to write the address or near-by intersection where the mystery object is located. Scavenger hunt entries must be turned in by 4:00 pm.

End of Rally Party: An End-of-Rally Party, with live music, will be held in Marmion Park, starting at 4:00 pm.

There is no rain date for this event. Rain or shine, the event goes on as planned. For additional information contact Rally Chairman, Paul Carr at mailto:www.TortureT@aol.com  or 713-869-0505.

The Bicycle Rally is a function of the Houston HeightsAsocation.  All proceeds benefit the Heights Blvd. Esplanade and Marmion and Donovan Parks.  Houston Heights Assocation is a not for profit 501 (c) (3) organization.

Cultural Feast Dinner - Eat, Drink, and Plunder! A Pirate Feast

10-31-2010 - 10-31-2010

Houston Museum of Natural Science

http://www.hmns.org/

Texas Seaport Museum - Pier 21, Number 8 Galveston TX 77550

Admission: <p>$85 Members<br /> $95 nonmembers<br /> &nbsp;</p>

(713) 639-4629

http://store.hmns.org/

Start Time(s): <p>7pm</p>

The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents a Cultural Feast Dinner - Eat, Drink, and Plunder! A Pirate Feast,  Sunday, October 31, 7 p.m. Hosted aboard the Elissa docked at Galveston Island.

Pirate-themed cuisine, tales of eating and drinking during the Golden Age of Piracy, and the berthed tall ship Elissa combine to create a unique Cultural Feast. In addition to learning how pirates provisioned their ships and what they ate and drank on board, we will explore the historical and archaeological evidence for many new, more appetizing, theories associated with pirates from a culinary perspective. Pirates influenced the evolution of the rum trade in the Caribbean, operated food production centers, and often selected their sea routes for plundering based on season and the availability of food.

Participants will meet at Elissa at Pier 21 on Galveston Island. A map and directions will be sent prior to the dinner. The Texas Seaport Museum will also be open for participants to tour this evening. Advance ticket purchases is required.

As if Halloween isn't reason enough to dress up as a pirate, here’s another.

Tricks, Treats & T Rex 2010

10-30-2010 - 10-30-2010

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

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Houston Museum of Natural Science - 5555 Hermann Park Drive Houston TX 77030

Admission: <p>$6 members<br /> $8 non-members<br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p>

(713) 639-4629

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Start Time(s): <p>10am-2pm</p>

Gather up your littlest ghosts and goblins and celebrate Halloween at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston’s very own dinosaur bone-yard—during Tricks, Treats & T. Rex 2010, Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 10:00 AM!

Mad Scientists will shock you with their spine-chilling skills; Creepy Chemists will delight you with their bizarre concoctions; and Terrorizing Taxidermists will unleash their crazy creations. Discover the scary side of science at the Houston Museum of Natural Science!

Don’t miss our Mysterious Magician, as he astonishes even the most skeptical with his terrifying tricks with live performances at Tricks, Treats & T. Rex!

Halloween Missions at the Challenger Center! Lost in Space Return of the SS Observer

10-30-2010 - 10-30-2010

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

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George Observatory - Brazos Bend State Park, 21901 FM 762 Needville TX 77461

Admission: <p><strong>Cost:</strong> $15 per person, plus $5 per person park entrance fee</p> <p><strong>Ages:</strong> 8 years old and up to adult (<i>If you are age 8-9, you must have an adult participate with you</i>)</p>

(281) 242-3055

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Start Time(s): <p>3 pm; 4 pm; 6 pm; 7 pm</p>

The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents Halloween Missions at the Challenger Center! Lost in Space — Return of the S.S. Observer.

The Space Station Observer was abandoned in the year 2025 — lost in space for years. Astronauts will board the lost ship and return it to our Moonbase I, solving problems along the way. Come help rescue the ship and land it safely on the Moon.

Great spooky family adventure for young and old. Costumes are encouraged, but optional. The Challenger missions are usually open only for groups with reservations, but for this Halloween event, individuals can sign up online to participate.

In addition, the George Observatory telescopes tickets will go on sale at the gift shop for $5 at 5 p.m. for regular public viewing (weather permitting and no advance sales.)

Date & Times:
Saturday, October 30: 3 p.m.; 4 p.m.; 6 p.m.; 7 p.m.

Ages: 8 years old and up to adult. (If you are age 8-9, you must have an adult participate with you.)

Cost: $15 per person, plus $5 per person park entrance fee