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“Dead Man Walking” Author Speaking On Death Penalty
Sister Helen Prejean, a nationally recognized opponent of the death penalty who wrote “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States,” will speak at the University of Houston-Downtown on March 3.
The book was nominated for a 1993 Pulitzer Prize and made the 1994 American Library Associates Notable Book List. [...]
Lamar H.S. Performing At Community Dance Concert
26. February 2010
Bellaire High School’s elite dance ensemble, eMOTION Dance Company, will host the 8th Annual Community Dance Concert next week. Many schools are participating, including Lamar High School.
The Sounds Of Emotion takes place on March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Bellaire High School auditorium. Tickets are $8 at the door.
The dance festival will include several [...]
West U. Seniors Can Try Fitness Classes For Free
26. February 2010
The Senior Services Department in West University Place is inviting senior residents to take advantage of free trials for fitness classes.
Two classes specifically targeted to seniors are the Tai Chi classes that meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m., and the senior aerobics classes that meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m., and Tuesdays and [...]
Exhibit Of Work From Glassell Artists In Residence
25. February 2010
Artists and scholars from the Glassell School of Art will unveil a year’s worth of original art work at an opening reception scheduled for March 5.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s Core program awards residencies to emerging visual artists and art scholars. Overseen by the Core Program’s associate director, Mary Leclère, the Core fellows annually [...]
Oprah’s Personal Trainer Offering Healthy Living Tips
22. February 2010
Oprah’s personal trainer will be at the Kroger on Buffalo Speedway on Thursday to offer advice on diet, exercise, lifestyle and more.
Bob Greene is an author and the head of the Best Life Diet brand. He has penned several diet books and he runs TheBestLife.com. Greene is visiting the grocery store to sign his three [...]
Event Explores Tweeting From Space
22. February 2010
NASA astronaut Nicole Stott visits the Houston Zoo on Friday to discuss astronauts using the social media site Twitter to provide updates in space.
The event at the zoo’s Brown Education Center starts at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 and it will include presentations, a discussion, music and refreshments. Tickets cost $40, and proceeds benefit the [...]
Bellaire Synagogue Hosting Rodeo-Themed Purim Celebrations
19. February 2010
Congregation Brith Shalom in Bellaire is inviting people to celebrate Purim with a masquerade ball, costume parade, reading and singing, and more.
Over next weekend, the synagogue will offer rodeo-themed events to celebrate the holiday. The festivities run Feb. 27 from 7:15 to 10 p.m., and Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. For more [...]
Cohen Hosting Forum On Higher Education Reform
19. February 2010
West University Place’s state representative is hosting a forum on Feb. 25 to explore ideas for higher education reform. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Rice School, 7550 Seuss Dr.
According to a statement from Rep. Ellen Cohen’s office, Cohen was flooded with comments from constituents about reforming the state’s top 10 [...]
Russian Bazaar Near West U. Border Begins Next Week
18. February 2010
A nonprofit that seeks to spread Russian culture in Houston is opening a bazaar next week selling traditional Russian artwork and crafts.
Russian Cultural Center Our Texas is hosting a Russian Spring Bazaar just outside of West University Place’s eastern border. The event runs from Feb. 25 to May 31 at 2337 Bissonnet St. Some of [...]
Houston Ballet Opens La Baydere Next Week
18. February 2010
Next week the Houston Ballet presents the world premiere of La Bayadère, a historic classic set in royal India of the past. La Bayadère is a dramatic ballet of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice intertwined to tell the story of Nikiya, a temple dancer, her lover Solor, and the vengeance that keeps them [...]
Continue reading...Contemporary Photo Exhibit Opening Prior To FotoFest
15. February 2010
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Feb. 21 is opening a photo exhibit called Ruptures and Continuities: Photography Made after 1960. The exhibit coincides with the citywide FotoFest 2010 Biennial.
The museum’s assistant photography curator, Yasufumi Nakamori, has selected some 200 works from the museum´s significant international collection to visualize key moments in the dynamic [...]
HCAD Sessions Explaining Business Rendition Process
12. February 2010
The Harris County Appraisal District has announced four free workshops to help business owners comply with business property rendition laws.
Chief Appraiser Jim Robinson today announced the four sessions to give business owners a chance to work with HCAD staff to answer question and give guidance on state rendition requirements.
Rendition is the disclosure of property used [...]
Sargent, Prendergast Art Exhibits Open Sunday
8. February 2010
Three new exhibits open at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston on Valentine’s Day. The exhibits are Prendergast in Italy, Sargent and the Sea and Houston’s Sargents.
Prendergast in Italy–the first exhibition devoted entirely to the Italian watercolors, monotypes, and oil paintings by the American modern artist Maurice Prendergast– features more than 60 views of Venice, [...]
Zoo Offers Valentine’s Events For Youth And Adults
5. February 2010
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Houston Zoo is offering several special events: One for little “princesses” and two for those hoping to celebrate the holiday with more mature fare.
The Zoo will start out the holiday weekend with a Feb. 13 princess-themed event, “Princess Day: A Benefit for Frog Conservation.” Kids are invited to dress in [...]
Photo Center Seeks Entries For Summer Exhibition
5. February 2010
The Houston Center for Photography is calling for local photographers to submit their work for the 28th Annual Juried Membership Exhibition. A professional photographer will review the entries, and winning photographs will go on display from July to August.
Each year a well renowned curator, writer or artist is selected to review hundreds of submissions and [...]
27. February 2010
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