THE BLACKWOOD QUARTET will be performing “The Gospel Side of Elvis”, also appearing will be GLENDA LYNN, the Liberty Opry Band and Comedian “Booger Lee”. The Blackwood Quartet includes Joe Armstrong, Mark Blackwood, Chuck Pettyjohn, and Casey Shepherd. Mark Blackwood joined his family in the Blackwood Brothers Quartet in 1986, where he sang lead for many years alongside his father, Cecil. In 2012, Mark formed the Fabulous Blackwood Quartet. The group tours regularly and brings […]
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THE HOUSTON POLISH FESTIVAL
Fall POLISH FESTIVAL – Dozynki! September 20-22, 2019 Houston, Texas The Houston Fall Polish Festival – Dozynki is the largest festival of its kind in the state of Texas, celebrating the rich heritage and accomplishments of Poland through its unique cuisines, custom beers, music, history, traditions, and culture. This is one of the most colorful and uniquely decorated festivals you will find in Texas. When you walk into the festival you will feel fall setting in and the Polish […]
Fall Carnival at Creech Elementary set for October 25th
What: Fall Carnival at Creech Elementary! Food, rides, games, petting zoo and a lot of fun for all! Who: Betty Sue Creech Elementary School. Where: 5905 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450. When: October 25th 2019, from 5:30PM to 8:30PM.
Star Of Netflix Hit Comedy Glow, Kevin Cahoon, Headlines Tuts Education Celebration!
Kevin Cahoon will headline Theatre Under The Stars Education Celebration acting as both entertainment and emcee. Cahoon can currently be seen on the Netflix hit comedy, Glow, as well as Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. He originated roles in the Broadway companies of The Lion King, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Wedding Singer, the revival of The Rocky Horror Show and he made his Broadway debut in The Who’s Tommy. He was also an original company member of Hedwig and The Angry Inch Off-Broadway, playing the title role […]
Call For Entries: Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo™ 2020 Quilt Contest
Entries are now open for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s 2020 Quilt Contest. CONTEST RULES: Quilters who reside in the designated 68 Area Go Texan counties and Houston-Area counties are encouraged to enter the Rodeo’s 2020 Quilt Contest. A selection of quilts will be chosen by a jury, and later showcased in NRG Center during the 2020 Rodeo, March 3 – March 22. Only online entries will be accepted. Click here for official contest […]
Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada Opens The 2019–20 Classical Season With All-Stravinsky Program And First-Ever Livestream
HOUSTON (Sept. 11, 2019) – Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada launches the 2019–20 Classical Season with an all-Stravinsky program, Stravinsky’s Firebird at 8 p.m., Sept. 19 and 21, and 2:30 p.m., Sept. 22 in Jones Hall. The Houston Symphony is livestreaming the Sunday matinee performance of the classical subscription concert—marking its first-ever online video broadcast of a concert. Celebrating his sixth season as Music Director, Orozco-Estrada opens the program with Stravinsky’s Scherzo fantastique, an inventive work inspired by the buzzing lifecycle of […]
Houston Grand Opera announces new contract agreements with three unions
The organization continues to reach agreements with local union groups Houston – September 11, 2019—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce the signing of new collective bargaining agreements (CBA) with three union groups that provide critical services for the company including American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Local 65-699, the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), and I.A.T.S.E. Theatrical Wardrobe Union (TWU), Local 896. These unions are key to the success of Houston Grand Opera […]
Getting a Jumpstart on Your Holiday Planning
The kids are back in school, Halloween is in the air, and you know that the holidays are not far behind. No one likes to live too far in the future but starting your holiday planning now can help eliminate a lot of the stress that comes later in the year. This is especially the case if you are in charge of a company party or any other sort of major holiday event. Now we […]
Constellation brings Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations to Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center
Begins with Fiestas Patrias, Sept. 14 Constellation customers receive $2 off with current bill Constellation has partnered with the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of the Children’s Museum of Houston, to celebrate September Hispanic Heritage Month with activities, bilingual literacy, performances and more! The celebration will kick off with Fiestas Patrias and will extend through our Día de los Muertos event in November. Constellation customers also receive $2 off admission for […]
The Holidays are Aglow at Space Center Houston
HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2019 – This holiday season will shine bright with something for everyone at Space Center Houston. Experience an all-new holiday lights display, an interactive fall exhibit and the newly restored Apollo Mission Control. “We invite guests to join us when Space Center Houston transforms for the holidays with Galaxy Lights illuminating our center and Rocket Park,” said William T. Harris, president and CEO for the nonprofit. “Enjoy the music and space-themed light displays adorning the center. […]