| May 2008 |
| Fri 2 May
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Spring Fling |
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Houstonians can take in 19th Street's Spring Fling May 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. Located in the Heights, browse local boutiques and experience the newest stores selling jewelry, pottery, clothing, furniture and art. The Spring Fling includes tent and sidewalk sales, live entertainment and refreshments. |
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| Sat 3 May
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Peasant Performance |
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Sat 10 May
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Get your guild on for auditions in the Texas Renaissance Festival. The auditions take place at the festival site on FM 1774 between Magnolia and Plantersville. Appointments are required for auditions, with needed characters including fairies, peasants, lords and ladies. Audition sessions start at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. |
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More Info: texasrenfest.com |
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| Sat 3 May
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Severing the People |
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The Arthritis Foundation will hold its annual Arthritis Walk May 3 at 10 a.m. in the Westchase District. The theme this year is Cinco de Mayo; mariachis will be on hand, as well as surprises and give-a-ways. The foundation is the leading health organization battling arthritis in America, where it is the top cause of disability. Individual and team registration for volunteers are available. |
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More Info: www.arthritis.org |
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| Sat 3 May
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Cheap Seats |
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The Houston Grand Opera is offering $10 tickets for a matinée performance of "La boheme" at the Wortham Center May 3. The event kicks off HGO's Nexus Initiative, a movement to broaden the organization's audience during the 2008-09 season. For selected shows all tickets will be $10. The May 3 event starts at 11:45 a.m. with family-friendly entertainment free to subscribers, such as performances by HGO's touring company and the chorus of the High School for Performing and Visual Arts. |
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More Info: www.houstongrandopera.org |
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| Sat 3 May
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Coward's Comedy |
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Main Street Theater will hold its annual event, "Cocktails, Coward &Company" May 3. Sit back for drinks while you enjoy the plays, sketches and songs of Noel Coward and Main Street Theater members. Back for its fourth year, the event starts at 8 p.m., it includes scenes from past Coward plays as well as other British comedies. |
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More Info: www.mainstreettheater.com |
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| Sun 4 May
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Enjoy the Echo |
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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens presents an outdoor concert by the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The night features new work by Houston composer Brad Sayles in the final performance for the orchestra's 2007-2008 season. Sayles "Echoes of Invention" will be narrated by National Public Radio show host John Lienhard. |
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More Info: www.mfah.org/bayoubend |
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| Fri 9 May
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Honk your Horn |
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Sat 10 May
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The Houston Art Car Parade rolls through Downtown as a two-event starting May 9. The Main Street Drag starts 9 a.m. on day one, as the cars visit schools and hospitals. The following morning audience members can see the vehicles up close and chat with the artists during the Art Car Tail-gaiter. Events conclude with a parade of over 250 cars an awards ceremony and live music party at Discovery Green. |
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More Info: www.orangeshow.org |
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| Fri 9 May
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Double Dip on the Stage |
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Sun 11 May
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Get set for a double bill at Main Street Theater. "The Actor's Nightmare" and "The Fifteen-Minute Hamlet" will run from May 9 through May 11. In the first, George Spelvin experiences every actor's worst nightmare: performing on stage without rehearsing or even knowing the plot, while wearing laughable attire. The latter is a 13-minute rendition of William Shakespeare's famous work, followed by a two-minute encore. |
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More Info: www.mainstreettheater.com |
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| Sat 10 May
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Stop, Look and Listen! |
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Da Camera of Houston presents a free family concert May 10 on the north lawn of The Menil Collection, featuring Strike 3 Percussion at 3 p.m. The group is comprised of Brandon Bell, Matthew McClung and Brian Vogel, all graduates of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Using instruments from around the word, their sound includes dance, West African folk, spoken-word and concert music. |
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More Info: www.dacamera.com |
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| Sat 10 May
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A Giant Goodbye |
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Sun 8 Jun
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A revolving door of personalities, business partners to a one-night stand, gives Garry Essendine the king of all send-offs in "Present Laughter," showing at the Main Street Theater from May 10 through June 8. Essendine is a witty, charming middle-aged matinée idol about to embark on a tour of Africa, the reason for this comedic farewell to practically everyone he has ever known. Directed by Claire Hart-Palumbo, the show includes a May 15 opening night. |
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More Info: www.mainstreettheater.com |
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| Fri 16 May
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Houston Home |
Music |
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Sat 17 May
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Houston Grand Opera reprises "The Refuge" which premiered Nov. 10, 2007 at the Wortham Center. Free performances take place 8:30 p.m. May 16 and 17 at the Miller Outdoor Theater. The performances originally commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Wortham Center, and celebrate the journeys those from other parts of the world haven taken to call Houston their home. The show includes a variety of solo and ensemble performances by HGO members and local artists. |
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More Info: www.houstongrandopera.org |
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| Sat 17 May
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Fresh Duds |
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The Houston Central Library celebrates its reopening May 17 with dinner, entertainment and conversation with local authors. The building's new amenities include a larger children's room, more books, a loft, café, meeting space and new resource technology for information gathering. The 7 p.m. event benefits the library's public opening and programming. |
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More Info: www.hpl.lib.tx.us |
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| Sat 17 May
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Swing Away |
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Hosted by The Pavilion Partners, the "Swing for the Arts" golf tournament takes place June 2 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. This 18-hole, four-man scramble benefits performing arts events and educational outreach programs. Prizes are awarded for the top three teams, while company-sponsored groups compete for the title of Pavilion Cup Champion. The winner holds the title for a full year and is awarded a complimentary evening for 50 guests at one performing arts event. |
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More Info: www.woodlandscenter.org |
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| Mon 19 May
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Academy Luncheon |
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The WALIPP Preparatory Academy will hold its annual luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at Hotel ZaZa. Founded by the William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity, this HISD charter school serves inner city males in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The luncheon serves to both spread the academy's mission as well as introduce people to some of its graduates. |
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More Info: www.walipp.org |
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| Tue 20 May
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Feeling Drowsy |
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Sun 1 Jun
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Theatre Under The Stars presents "The Drowsy Chapperone" from May 20 through June 1 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by Casey Nicholaw, the production won Emmys than any 2006 Broadway musical. In the story Man in Chair is feeling down until he decides to give his favorite album a spin, a 1928 Broadway musical titled "The Drowsy Chapperone." The story-within-a-story comes to life as he is witness to a celebrity wedding day and unpredictable antics. |
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More Info: www.tuts.com |
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| Thu 22 May
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Three Classics, Five Tangos |
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Sun 1 Jun
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Houston Ballet presents "Three Classics, Five Tangos," a cooperative work between three choreographers showing at the Wortham Theater Center Brown Theater. Also on the ticket is the Houston premiere of "Falling," a dance work by Stanton Welch set to to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Salzburg Symphonies." |
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More Info: www.houstonballet.org |
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| Sat 24 May
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Awesome Animation |
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The Museum of Fine Arts presents the best of the Ottawa International Animation Festival 7 p.m. at the Law Building. These creative animated films come from around the world, with features including the award-winning "t.o.m." by Tom Brown and Daniel of Wales and Aaron Augenblick's comedy "Golden Age." |
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More Info: www.mfah.org |
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| Mon 26 May
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Campfire Fun |
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Fri 22 Aug
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Camp for All provides children and adults with chronic illnesses the chance to experience unique retreats and other activities. Starting May 26, attendants ages 6 through 18 congregate at the campsite in Burton, located between Houston and Austin. The campsite includes a 300-capacity dining hall, health center, rolling hills and gentle walkways. |
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More Info: www.campforall.org |
| June 2008 |
| Mon 2 Jun
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Gridiron Education |
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Fri 20 Jun
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The Houston Texans host Youth Football Camps, starting June 2 at the Methodist Training Center. These one-week long camps teach children 8 through 14 the fundamentals, with tackle and flag football sessions available. The camp is designed for everyone from beginners to experienced players. Texans players will also visit and provide autographs. |
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More Info: www.houstontexans.com |
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| Tue 3 Jun
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Demon Dessert |
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"Sweeney Todd" brings its bloody mayhem and humor to the Bayou City in Broadway Across America's production of the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim. Todd is a barber out for revenge in London, teaming up with a pie shop owner to take down the judge that unjustly imprisoned him 15 years ago. The musical opens June 3 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. |
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More Info: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com |
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| Mon 9 Jun
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The Show Goes On |
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Sat 9 Aug
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The stage awaits for Houston children during HITS Theatre's Summer 2008 Musical Theatre Workshops, slated for June 9 through August 9. Classes take place Monday through Friday and include lessons by experienced professional directors, choreographer and voice instructors. The program concludes with a Broadway show onstage at the HITS Theatre. |
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More Info: www.hitstheatre.org |
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| Wed 11 Jun
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Discovery Dance |
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Downtown's newest park, Discovery Green, hosts the Zumba! Xercise Class 7 p.m. June 11 at Flores Terrace. Inspired by Latin dance music, Zumba incorporates cumbia, merengue, salsa, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso into the routine. |
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More Info: www.discoverygreen.com |
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| Wed 11 Jun
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Gun in Hand |
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Sun 3 Aug
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A part of the Summer Chills Series, Alley Theatre is showing Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," July 11 through August 3. In the play a man crashes his car into a ditch before making his way to a nearby house. Inside he finds the corpse of hunter, with the wife nearby holding a gun. Audiences then can make their own conclusions before the whole tale unravels. Tickets are available May 2. |
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More Info: www.allytheatre.org |
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| Thu 12 Jun
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Kickoff for a Cure |
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Energy2Cure will host the sixth annual Leukemia Cup Kickoff June 12 at The Drake, benefiting The Leukemia &Lymphoma Society. The event has drawn 400 Houstonians in the past and includes an auction and raffle. The kickoff is held in conjunction with the Leukemia Cup Regatta, which takes place June 22 through 24 at the Houston Yacht Club. |
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More Info: www.energy2cure.org |
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| Fri 13 Jun
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Surviving 'Sameness' |
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The Miller Outdoor Theatre hosts two showings of "The Giver" June 13, produced by Stages Repertory Theatre. The play is an adaptation of the award-winning novel by Lois Lowry that tells the story of a boy who fights to change a controlling futuristic society. Shows start at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m |
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More Info: www.milleroutdoortheatre.org |
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| Mon 16 Jun
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Komen for the Cure |
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Wed 18 Jun
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The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will host the second of four free training sessions at the Upper Kirby District Center June 16 and 18 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. These sessions are open to Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty and Montgomery country residents that wish to spread breast health, education and awareness to their communities. The training gives attendees the option to provide information through fairs, booths or group presentations. |
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More Info: www.komen.org |
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| Thu 19 Jun
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Reaching Out |
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Sat 21 Jun
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The 12th Annual National Symposium for Children's Grief Support takes place June 19 through 21 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event is hosted by Bo's Place, a free support program for children. The symposium provides training and education for mental health professionals and time to meet with those in the field. Bo's Place was founded in 1990 to assist the lives of those who have lost a loved one. |
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More Info: www.bosplace.org |
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| Fri 27 Jun
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Magic and Mysticism |
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The Menil Collection showcases the importance of ritual and spirituality in modern art in an exhibition that opens June 27. "NeoHooDoo: Art for a Forgotten Faith" brings together artists such as Jimmie Durham, David Hammons, James Lee Byars and others whose practices break through strict lines of faith. They then draw inspiration from shamans, historians, folklore and magic in creating their works. |
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More Info: menil.org |
| July 2008 |
| Sat 19 Jul
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Bridal Extravaganza Show |
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Sun 20 Jul
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Celebrating 25 years, the Bridal Extravaganza Show takes place July 19 and 20 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Everything brides-to-be need can be found under one roof, helping ease the stress of planning this most-important date in one's life. Doors open to the public at 10 a.m. July 19 and 11 a.m. the following day. New amenities for 2008 include the Executive Level, more upscale gowns and a New York-style runway. |
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More Info: www.BridalExtravaganzaShow.com |
| August 2008 |
| Sat 23 Aug
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Finding the Cure |
Health |
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The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is offering free training sessions for those interested in providing breast health education and awareness to their communities. The third in a series of four sessions takes place August 23 at the Upper Kirby District Center. |
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More Info: www.komen.org |
| October 2008 |
| Sat 4 Oct
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Race Time |
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The 2008 Komen Houston Race for the Cure(r) starts at 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Bagby and and Clay in Downtown. The race, which ends at Sam Houston Park off Allen Parkway, features 28,000 participants from around the country. The event raises funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the area surrounding Houston. To date the Houston affiliate has raised over $12 million for the Greater Houston area. |
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More Info: www.komen-houston.org |
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| Sat 18 Oct
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Art with Heart |
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An art show fund-raiser featuring Susu Meyer, Kay Sarver and Arthur Turner will be held One Allen Center by the San Jose Clinic. A silent auction of local artwork benefits the clinic's mission to serve the Greater Houston area's uninsured. Wine, refreshments and live jazz round out the entertainment at this annual event. |
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More Info: www.sanjoseclinic.org |
| November 2008 |
| Sat 8 Nov
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Final Chance |
Health |
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The last of four free training sessions hosted by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation takes place Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Way on Waugh Drive. The sessions enable the volunteers to pick up information on how to spread breast health education to others in their community. |
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More Info: www.komen.org |
