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| Wed 1 Nov
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Ben Folds with the Houston Symphony |
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Singer/songwriter Ben Folds brings his unique brand of music to Jones Hall for one night only at 8:00 p.m. Recently featured on the animated movie Over the Hedge soundtrack, Fold's international performances have received rave reviews! Tickets start at $30. Call (713) 224-7575 for tickets and information about the one-night event! |
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More Info: www.houstonsymphony.org |
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| Thu 2 Nov
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Houston Grand Opera and Jewish Community Center of Houston present Der Kaiser Von Atlantis |
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Composed while Viktor Ullmann was a prisoner in a concentration camp, this work (The Kaiser of Atlantis) by the composer and pianist will have one performance only! Tickets are starting at $18 for the 7:30 p.m. show at Congregation Beth Israel (5600 N. Braeswood Blvd.) The opera will be sung in German with English supertitles. Call (713) 551-7255. |
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More Info: www.jcchouston.org/opera |
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| Fri 3 Nov
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Art history |
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Tue 28 Feb
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The downtown Foley House on Avenida de las Americas is getting an artistic facelift this fall. From Nov. 3-Feb. 28, the Parasol Project, a psychological, visual and aural installation by sculptor Jo Ann Fleischhauer, will be on exhibit at the Victorian-era former residence of Blanche Foley. With 120 satin parasols blooming from the house and intriguing phrases illuminated onto the windows, the project is a captivating mix of Houston's historic past and contemporary present. |
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More Info: www.bbap-houston.org |
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| Fri 3 Nov
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Dona Rosita's Dia de los Muertos |
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Sat 4 Nov
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Back in Houston for only two performances, Talento Bilingue de Houston presents this play celebrating Dia de los Muertos! Centered around Dona Rosita dishing up spicy stories in her kitchen, the audience will be taken into an imaginery world of nostalgia, regret, laughter and the supernatural! Come and celebrate at 8:00 p.m. with $12 general admission tickets and $10 senior and student tickets at the TBH Cultural Arts Center(333 S. Jensen Drive). For more information call (713) 222-1213. |
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More Info: www.tbhcenter.org |
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| Sat 4 Nov
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Sylvia Cameron Watercolor Exhibition |
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Mon 27 Nov
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The renowned Texas artist and teacher celebrates her career in fine arts at The Jung Center from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and captivating new art in the main and side galleries. For more information on the exhibit, call (713) 524-8253. |
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More Info: www.junghouston.org |
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| Mon 6 Nov
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Four-Corner Fun |
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Mon 27 Nov
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Get fit this fall - and find out how much fun square dancing can be! Did you know that one and a half hours of square dancing is equal to 30 minutes of aerobics and a three mile walk? Square dancing keeps the mind active and the body fit without strenuous workouts. November lessons will be held at the Eldridge Park Community Center on Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 7-9 p.m. A partner is not necessary. For more information, please call Jan at (281) 498-5301 or contact sugarsquares@hotmail.com. |
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| Wed 8 Nov
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Tennis time |
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Sun 12 Nov
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The Stanford Cup Tennis Tournament, featuring John McEnroe, Goran Ivanisevic, Jim Courier, Mats Wilander and 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, is coming to the River Oaks Country Club, Nov. 8-12. Marking the fifth and final event on the 2006 Outback Champions Series, this showdown between world-renowned pros is sure to be a can't-miss match! |
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More Info: www.championsseriestennis.com |
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| Wed 8 Nov
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Monsters on Ice |
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Sun 12 Nov
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Join one-eyed Mike Wazowski, his furry friend Sulley and the lively little girl Boo as they take audiences on an exhilarating adventure when Disney/Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." hits the ice at Reliant Stadium, Nov. 8-12. The comical Disney on Ice escapade, featuring monster-sized scenery, astonishing acrobatics and extraordinary costumes, follows the characters throughout Monstropolis as they put their scare-tactics to the test in order to power the city! |
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More Info: www.disneyonice.com |
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| Thu 9 Nov
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'Tis the season |
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Sun 12 Nov
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Get your holiday shopping checklists completed early this year at the 2006 Nutcracker Market. More than 300 vendors from across the nation will gather at Reliant Center, Nov. 9-12 to show off their spectacular seasonal décor during this year's event, entitled "Waltz of the Flowers." Benefiting the Houston Ballet Guild, the holiday shopping extravaganza features home accessories, apparel, gardening items, toys, novelties and more! |
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More Info: www.nutcrackermarket.com |
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| Sat 11 Nov
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Main Street Theater's Jungalbook |
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Mon 13 Nov
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The Kids on Stage at Main Street Theater explore their wild side in the production of "Jungalbook". A modernized, urban twist to the Kipling's classic "The Jungle Book", this production will be performed by Houston-area students ages 8-15. The Nov. 11 show begins at 3:30 p.m. and Nov. 13 starts at 7:30 p.m. at Main Street Theater-Chealsea Market (4617 Montrose Blvd.) for $5 a ticket. For tickets, call (713) 524-6706 or for information about the Kids on Stage program, call (713 524-9196. |
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More Info: www.mainstreettheater.com |
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| Sat 11 Nov
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Over the rainbow |
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Join the Boys and Girls Harbor for its annual black-tie gala at the InterContinental Hotel on Nov. 11. Entitled "There's No Place Like Home," the "Wizard of Oz"-themed event will honor Judge Robert Eckels and will feature a silent auction, followed by a night of dinner and dancing throughout Emerald City. |
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More Info: www.boysandgirlsharbor.org |
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| Sat 11 Nov
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Evening among the stars |
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Mix up your weekend with a Time Warner Cable Movie in the Park sponsored by Time Warner Cable-Houston, Toyota, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and the Houston Downtown Alliance. On Nov. 11, the Academy Award-winning film "From Here to Eternity" will be featured on a giant outdoor screen in downtown's Sesquicentennial Park free-of-charge to the public. With movie theater-style concessions, live entertainment by local artist Ileah Ivey and a color guard presentation by Seaborne ChalleNGe Corps, tours of Buffalo Bayou aboard a pontoon boat will also be offered by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership. |
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More Info: www.twcmoviesinthepark.com |
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| Sat 11 Nov
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Incredible spectacle |
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Kick off your holiday season with Santa Claus on skates, pyrotechnics and a performance by Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul at the 18th annual tree lighting at The Galleria on Nov. 11. Presented by Houston-area Cadillac dealers, the Cadillac Ice Spectacular event at the Polar Ice Skating Center will light up the night as The Galleria's most famed holiday decoration - a 55-foot Christmas tree adorned with more than 100,000 twinkling lights and 5,000 brilliant ornaments - is unveiled! (713) 622-0663 |
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| Sat 11 Nov
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12th Annual Children's Festival |
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Sun 12 Nov
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is transformed into a giant playground of fun for the young and young at heart. Performers educate and entertain children during two days of non-stop fun and excitement. The festival features music, dance, puppetry, theater, comedy, arts and crafts, games, hands-on activities, face painting and more! Saturday's festival features: The Big Comfy Couch Live in Concert, Caillou Live in Concert, The Gizmo Guys Comedy Jugglers, Roger Day, Alexander King of Jesters and Kaminari Taiko. The fun is Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. with $5 tickets in advance and $7 at the door. For more information call (281) 364-3010.
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More Info: pavilion.woodlandscenter.org |
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| Mon 13 Nov
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9th Annual "Houston Highlights: A Celebration of the Chefs" |
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Houston's finest chefs are teaming up to help the Neurofibromatosis Foundation raise money and help find a cure for the genetic disorder. A kickoff party and an auction will showcase the foods ofrestaurants like Indika, Kiran's, Mockingbird Bistro, Rainbow Lodge, Taste of Texas and many, many more! The party and auction will be at Warehouse Live (813 St. Emanuel St.) from 6-10 p.m. with feature entertainment by DJ Sun and Johnny Lloyd Rollins Band. Silent auction packages include items from American Shooting Centers, Bikram's Yoga College of India, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and much, much more! Tickets are $50 for the event. To purchase tickets or for more information call (713) 590-3770 or visit www.localwineevents.com. |
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More Info: www.texasnf.org |
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| Mon 13 Nov
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Doing your part |
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Make a difference this season by attending the Houston Junior Woman's Club Charitable Fund's Holiday Happening 2006, entitled "Helping Hands and Caring Hearts," on Nov. 13 at the Westin Galleria Hotel. With individual tickets priced at $100, the annual fundraising luncheon will honor Debbie Clemens, in addition to raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Houston, Texas Children's Hospital and the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. |
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More Info: www.hjwconline.org |
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| Wed 15 Nov
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A stylish affair |
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Mingle with Houston's most influential business women at "A Night Out," sponsored by Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP. Benefiting Dress for Success Houston, the evening will give guests an opportunity to bag the latest fashions from local vendors such as Tootsies, Abiento, Grace Carter Jewelry and Deborah Blumenthaland. Image consultant Cathy Fitzpatrick will also host a style seminar throughout dinner, giving attendees tips on how to prep their existing wardrobe for the fall. |
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| Fri 17 Nov
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A Year with Frog and Toad |
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Sat 16 Dec
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Based on Arnold Lobel's award-winning children's book series, the hit broadway musical about the inseparable pair of friends, Frog and Toad, comes to Main Street Theater-Chelsea Market (4617 Montrose Blvd.). Great for the family and children (Pre-K and up), tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. For show times and ticket information, call (713) 524-6706. |
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More Info: www.mainstreettheater.com |
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| Fri 17 Nov
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Dazzle your senses |
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Thu 30 Nov
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The Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault, the Houston Museum of Natural Science's newest permanent exhibit hall, will leave you mesmerized with its fascinating collection of breath-taking cut and polished jewels in the world-renowned Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals. Opening Nov. 17, the stunning exhibit features a 1,869-carat natural emerald (the largest ever recovered in North America), as well as the world's finest aquamarine gem, Tsavorite garnet and Boulder Opal. |
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More Info: www.hmns.org |
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| Fri 17 Nov
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Give hope |
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Put on your most glamorous evening attire and head to the Westin Galleria Hotel ballroom as the Trees of Hope hosts its annual gala on Nov. 17. Honoring Lynn Wyatt, the black-tie event will kickoff with cocktails, followed by silent and live auctions, dinner and a special cabaret show performed by Liza Minnelli and Billy Stritch. One-of-a-kind Christmas trees and wreaths decorated by local celebrities will be included in the auctions, with proceeds benefiting the Star of Hope. |
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More Info: www.sohmission.org |
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| Sat 18 Nov
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The Wonderful World of Children |
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Sun 31 Dec
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The holiday season as experienced by children of years gone by is the theme for this year's Yuletide celebration at Bayou Bend COllection and Gerdens. This exhibit recreates historical scenes from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in specially decorated rooms featuring period furniture and props, Christmas trees, holiday greenery and fabulous faux food and drink. There will also be four Candlelight Open House evenings throughout exhibit at the MFAH house museum (1 Westcott St. at Memorial Drive). For more information onthe display, call (713) 639-7540. |
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| Sat 18 Nov
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Light the way |
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Gather your friends and family and visit Moody Gardens in Galveston for the fifth annual Festival of Lights celebration, opening Nov. 18. Drawing more than 60,000 visitors each year, the holiday favorite features more than a million lights and dozens of light displays among the lush gardens, as well as an outdoor ice skating rink, live music performances, holiday-themed IMAX films and children's activities for guests at the Moody Gardens Hotel. Running through Jan.6, this is one seasonal adventure you'll want to make an annual tradition! |
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More Info: www.moodygardens.org |
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| Tue 21 Nov
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Gobble, gobble |
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Fri 24 Nov
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Let your little ones learn about the traditions of the Thanksgiving holiday through a variety of hands-on activities at the Children's Museum of Houston, Nov. 21-24. With creative activities in the works, such as poetry writing, greeting card crafting, decorating a float and an indoor holiday parade, the Thanksgiving Discovery Series is sure to give parents and children alike something for which to be thankful! |
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More Info: www.cmhouston.org |
