Weekend of September 28, 2007

Weather is going to by fun. Hot! But then Houtonians don't get worried about that ... right? At least its not going to rain.

Weather: Friday 92/68; Saturday 90/70; Sunday 90/71

So herez whaaz happenin' in H-town this weekend:

1. 11th Houston Grand Taiko Festival: High energy Japanese Taiko Drumming and Japanese Dancing Extravaganza. Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM Get more information on:
"This Link"

2. Georgian State Dance Company: Georgia was known to many as the California of the former Soviet Union, because of its rich, fertile land, sunny valleys, majestic forests and, not least of all, its excellent wine! Not surprisingly then, this poetic land is expressed in many ballads, poems, songs and dances. Sunday at 7:30 PM Get more information on: "This Link"

3. Book Discussion: Saturday 2-3 PM at Barnes and Noble, 3003 W.Holcombe Blvd.: D. Michael Lindsay, Rice assistant professor of sociology and author of the Pulitzer-nominated "Faith in the Halls of Power, How Evangelicals Joined the American Elite," will discuss his new book. Get more information on: "This Link"

4. Katy Prairie Conservancy - Volunteer opportunities this Fall: at Katy Praire Conservancy Wildlife Viewing Platform (28411 Sharp Road, Katy, Tx 77493, Ph: 713 523 6135) on Sept, 29 from 4 to 6 PM. They are having New Volunteer Orientation Session.

5. Ghost Walk (This sounds really cool .. Never done it, but something for future): Checkout: "This Link"

6. "The Busy world is Hushed" at Main Street Theater : Checkout "ThisLink"

7. Mamma Mia!: Broadway Across America is performing in Houston Sept 25th - 3oth Checkout: "This Link"

Also note that Houston KUHF (88.7FM) runs a very nice even calendar on "This Link" There is comedy play on Sunday at 3 PM called: "Lend Me A Tenor"

Weekend of Sept 21, 2007

1. "Drums of the World" sponsored by Indo-American Association (IAA); Saturday Sept, 22 at Cullen Theater, Wortham Center (Tickets: $22,32,42,52 By phone: 281 648 0422) Weblink: http://www.iaahouston.com/

Weekend of Sept, 15 2007

Weather: Friday = Sat = Sun = 30 % rain chance and 86/74 high and low temps.


Miller Theater: http://www.milleroutdoortheater.com/
1. Friday: TAPESTRY OF WORLD DANCESeptember 14, 8:00 pm
2. Saturday: FESTIVAL DE INDEPENDENCIA: EL GRITOSeptember 15, 3:00 pm (festival), 5:00 pm (stage show)
3. Sunday: PABLO MONTERO September 16, 7:30 pm

Reliant Arena: http://www.reliantpark.com/en/cev/?273 Racing for Children Grand Prix & Family Fun Festival

Sheperd School of Music at Rice University http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~musi/calendar/index.html Most of the music events in Sheperd School are open to public and are free; checkout the events calendar. On Friday (Sept 14) "The Webster Trio" is performing in Duncan Hall from 8PM to 9:30 PM. http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~musi/featured/webster_trio.html Also, there is a percussion event on Saturday afternoon.

Houston Roller Derby http://houstonrollerderby.com/public/default.aspx Sunday @ 3:30 PM.