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Food & Fun
Events
MILLER OUTDOOR Theatre: 1000
Luces por la Paz.
www. 10 0 01 i g htsforpeace.org
10/4, 5pm. (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Texas Musical
Festival. Texas music rocks with
performances by The Fabulous
Thunderbirds and The Gourdes.
Event starts November 7th at
7:30pm. For more information call
(281)373-3386.
Miller Outdoor Theatre presents:
Tap Kids. A long cherished
American art form sizzles with
contemporary electricity in New
York Stage Originals' musical. The
energetic "Tap Kids," has played in
more than 30 states in the U.S. as
well as toured internationally in
Mexico and Holland. Oct 15th,
starts 11am.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Taking it to the
Streets. They fly through the air
with the greatest of ease! They
dance en pointe while semi-
crouched in high-top sneakers!
Catch the excitement of Street
Dance as these energetic perform-
ers demonstrate their varied styles
and discuss the distinctive fea-
tures and origins of each dance.
From Brazil's Capoiera to New
York's Break Dance and the multi-
component form of hip-hop, stu-
dents learn how these styles
developed and evolved. In addi-
tion to some exciting participatory
activities, find out what happens
when today's diverse dance styles
meet classical music by 17th cen-
tury composer Antonio Vivaldi!
Event starts November 10th at
11:00am. For more information
call (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Swing, Jive & Pop!
Into. Watch dance of all styles and
eras explode onto stage to
engage, entertain and enlighten
students of all ages. Swing in the
30's, tap to "Singing in the Rain",
Hand Jive through the 50's and
Electric Slide into today! Students
participate in an energy filled hour
of dance, music, costumes and
learn fun historical tidbits of infor-
mation on fashion, games and
toys. Event starts October 28th at
11:00am. For more information
call (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Splendid China IV. A
showcase of the cultural riches
China has to offer in history, dance
and music. All new choreography
will be presented in this interna-
tional collaboration between 15
nationally recognized and award-
winning artists of the Shanghai
Dance Company, Houston's only
non-profit Chinese dance compa-
ny, Dance of Asian America, and
Houston's most established
Chinese dance school, Mitsi
Dancing School. Oct 9-10th, starts
8pm
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Pesos & Pinatas.
Psophonia Dance Company pres-
ents a fun and entertaining per-
formance based on Mexican cul-
ture, history and traditions. From
Pinatas, Cinco de Mayo, Mexican
Independence Day to Tortillas and
Tamales, Psophonia explores the
many things that that are a part of
the Mexican Heritage we celebrate
today! Event starts November 3rd
at 11:00am. For more information
call (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents: One
World Music Jam!
Ancient Beats, Ancient Rhythms"
on Saturday, October 17, from 6
pm- 9pm. Experience the thunder-
ous sounds, graceful movements
and symbolic regalia of percus-
sion groups representing tradi-
tional cultures from Africa, Asia,
the Americas and Europe perform-
ing together for the first time on
the same stage during this musi-
cal and dance celebration of our
undeniable oneness. Only on this
night will you witness a jam ses-
sion featuring members of
Kuumba House Dance Theatre
African, Grupo Mitotiani Mexica/
Aztec, Kaminari Taiko Japanese,
Space City Gamelan Indonesian,
and Spot Albert Irish, in the finale
you won't want to miss.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Mosaico Cultural
Boliviano. Celebrate Hispanic
Heritage in Houston with a spec-
tacular performance showcasing
the beauty and traditions of
Mexico and Bolivia. Lively mari-
achi music and rhythmic Bolivian
musicians will have audience
members singing and dancing in
the aisles! Displays and souve-
niers will be distributed to all chil-
dren in the audience. Oct. 10th
starts: 11am. (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Lunada 2009:
Creativity and talent know no eth-
nicity, and this is a marvelous
opportunity for people from every
segment of our community to
come together and enjoy the
beauty and excitement of great
music. The joint performance of
the Houston Symphony and HISD
students attracts many families
interested in cultivating their chil-
dren minds in the appreciation of
music as a deep cultural manifes-
tation of the human soul. The
event starts October 24th at
7:30pm, For more information call
(281 )373-3386,
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Kuumba House! Bana
Ba Bapala," which means "children
at play," is a fun, upbeat presenta-
tion of South African songs, drum-
ming, and dancing. Dancers depict
a typical Saturday for a South
African child whose day includes
babysitting, cooking, cleaning,
and most Importantly playing
Students learn accompanying
games and acquire an apprecia-
tion for South African culture and
its communicative use of dance.
Also, students are introduced to
elements common to songs from
many cultures, such as rounds,
medleys, chants, and other types
of a cappella music. Join talented
musicians on a tour featuring an
itinerary of work songs, lullabies,
children's songs, and travel songs,
each highlighting a different facet
of life in Africa. Event starts
October 27th at 11:00am. For more
information call (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Joan Osborne, the
Holmes Brothers and Paul Thorn.
Grammy- Nominated Joan
Osborne performs together with
gospel blues band The Holmes
Brothers and Mississippi heart-
land singer PaulThorne in a trans-
formative evening of pops and
blues. Event starts November 1st
at 8:00pm. For more information
call (281)373-3386.
MONDAY MORNING
Birding. 9/21, 10/19,
11/16, 7:30 a.m. Bring
binoculars/ field guide, join natu-
ralist Sheena Humbird for an early
morning glimpse of the birds
around the park. Ages 12+. Jones
Park & Nature Center, 20634
Kenswick, Humble,
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents: Kid
Pan Alley & Peter Pan-
the 1924 silent film. MacGregor
Elementary School students will
perform songs they created in a
week long Kid Pan Alley music res-
idency program. Then, Miller
Theatre joins the Houston Cinema
Arts Festival with a special screen-
ing of "Peter Pan," the original
1924 film considered one of the
most beloved film spectaculars of
the Silent Era. Legendary silent
film accompanists Donald Sosin
and Joanna Seaton and Kid Pan
Alley music director Paul Reisler
perform their own score with
vocals, keyboard and percussion.
Presented by Miller Outdoor
Theatre and Houston Cinema Arts
Festival. Presented by Miller
Outdoor Theatre. Event starts
November 13th at 7:00pm. For
more information please call
(281)373-3386.
JL, MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents: Dia
de la Hispanidad: In
celebration of the Day of the
Hispanic World, the Institute of
Hispanic Culture presents a pro-
fessional theatrical production of
Hispanic folkloric music and
dance. The main act features Paco
Pena Flamenco Ensemble direct
from Spain! Oct. 11th, starts
7:30pm. (281)373-3386.
|L MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents: Del
f Espadm Baile
Espanol. This exciting, interactive
program explores the history and
evolution of the three categories
of Spanish Dance: folk, classical,
and flamenco. Spanish regional
dance is exemplified in the
"Sevillanas," the folk dance of
Seville. The "Paso Doble," with its
intricate castanet work and classi-
cal music, portrays classical
Spanish dance. Flamenco, the
dance of the Spanish gypsies, is
expressed in the "Tango Gitano"
where traditional gypsy costumes
are used. Event will start October
20th at 11am. For more informa-
tion call (281)373-3386. or visit
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Miller Outdoor
Theatre presents:
Cirque Mechanics
Birdhouse. Inspired by Diego
Rivera's Detroit Industry murals,
the whimsical illustrations of Rube
Goldberg, and the comedic hijinks
of Charlie Chaplin's Modern
Times, the show tells the story of
assembly-line workers producing
humdrum widgets at the H.
Rosebud Factory, until a disorient-
ed bird creates mayhem and for-
ever alters their lives and the fac-
tory's future. While its inspirations
make Birdhouse Factory artful,
nostalgic, and funny, the true
essence of the show comes from
the circus.The event is on October
22-23rd at 7:30pm. For more infor-
mation call (281)373-3386. or visit
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Celebrate Halloween
with a double feature of classic
horror flicks! The original
Frankenstein and Bride of
Frankenstein starring Boris Karloff
and Colin Clive, shown back-to-
back. Event starts October 31st at
7:30pm. For more information call
(281)373-3386.
Miller Outdoor
Theatre presents:
1000 Lights for Peace,
As the grand finale to Mahatma
Gandhi Week, the program will
feature a multi-cultural, interna-
tional dance and music show by
children and conclude with a can-
dle lighting for peace. For more
information go to
www.1000lightsforpeace.org. Oct.
4th, starting at 5pm. (281)373-
3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Billy Stritch an the UH
Jazz Orchestra. An award-winning
composer, arranger, vocalist, and
jazz pianist of extraordinary range
and sophistication, Billy Stritch
breathes new life into the Great
American Songbook, all the while
bringing an easy sense of humor
and showmanship to his perform-
ances. Accompanied by the
University of Houston Jazz
Orchestra, he's guaranteed to heat
up a cool fall evening. Event starts
November 15th at 7:30pm. For
more information please call
(281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Around the World
with Young Audiences of Houston:
African Folklore and Fairytales.
Join Second Generation Dance
Company as they explore the
ancient myths of deepest Africa in
their production of African
Folklore and Fairytales. Visit with
Anansi and the turtle, gaze upon
the Flying Africans, find out what
lessons tortoise taught eagle, find
out why the cheetah's cheeks are
stained. Also, the story of strong
African women from ancient times
to the present day reflected
through dance, reminding us all
that we can reach for the stars and
succeed. From Queen Nzinga in
her role as liberator of Angola; to
Harriet Tubman. This performance
will inform and inspire! Oct. 13th,
starts 11am. (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Around the World
with Young Audiences of Houston:
Chinese Culture through Dance.
Open your eyes to the rich cultural
heritage of China through authen-
tic Chinese dances. The vast land
of China consists of the Mainland
and 56 ethnic sub-regions each
with its own dance forms that
directly reflect each group's
lifestyle and customs. Classical
and folk dances are a precious part
of China's cultural heritage and
serve as a wonderful tool for
learning about its many various
traditions, history, and culture.
Each dance performed includes
authentic Chinese costumes,
music, and detailed information
that will guide students to a better
understanding of China's rich cul-
tural heritage. This interactive per-
formance involves audience mem-
bers with dance props and dance
movements. Oct. 8th, starts 11am
Free for everyone! (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Around the World
with Young Audience of Houston:
The story of the Lone Star State.
This original production by
Houston's award-winning chil-
dren's theater takes a bite out of
Texas history. From the Native
Americans to NASA astronauts,
600 years ofTexas tales are told in
45 minutes. Audiences learn about
Indian folklore, Spanish explo-
ration, Hispanic heritage, and the
many cultures and peoples that
have shaped our state. Four actors
play more than 50 roles, bringing
to life such colorful characters as
Sam Houston, Santa Anna, and
James Bowie. Students experi-
ence a fantastic performance and
become part of history, as the
unique InterActive Theater
Company allows them to volun-
teer on stage, answer questions,
and offer suggestions to the
actors. Teachers and educators
find Texas history curriculum
enhanced by a production that is
at once educational and entertain-
ing. So saddle up for the ride of
your life - and don't worry, we'll
remember the Alamo! The event
starts October 29th at 11:00am, for
more information call (281)373-
3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
Alice in Wonderland.
This new adaptation brings Alice,
White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Queen
of Hearts, Caterpillar, Dormouse,
Doorman - and it is even narrated
by Lewis Carroll himself. Lots of
fun, clever word play along the
lines of Carroll's original text!
Alice discovers that a land without
rules and logic is not really a
Wonderland at all. A very child-
friendly musical adaptation that is
perfect for the whole family.
Adapted and directed by Ed Muth.
The event starts October 30th, at
11:30am. For more information
please call (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre Presents: A
declaration to
Protecting of our Planet Now!.
Launching a Latino Environmental
Awareness Initiative, Talento
Bilingue de Houston proudly pres-
ents in concert, Pablo Montero-
popular Mexican Ranchera singer
and telenovela celebrity. Montero,
a father himself, is passionately
committed to protecting our chil-
dren's right to living, working and
playing in healthy environments.
This powerful evening, featuring
Montero's new album of Norteno
music will awaken our commit-
ment to creating our future.
During the concert, TBH will pre-
miere the campaign's video,
announce the winning poems and
drawings of the ECOpoEtico &
ArtecoLogico contest and distrib-
ute EcoLiteracy test kits for the
recruitment of volunteers and
Green Armada youth leading our
communities in a year long eco-
logical effort. The event will start
October 18th, at 6:30pm. For more
info go to www.planetaverde-
now.com. or call (281)373-3386.
MILLER OUTDOOR
Theatre presents:
30th Annual Festival
Chicano: A celebration of 30 years
of Chicano music, from Tejano to
Conjunto, to Mariachi and
Orchestra in one of the oldest
events of its type in the world.
Chicano music has been historical-
ly shaped by many diverse styles
such as Mexican rancheras, mari-
achi, big band, rhythm and blues,
country, rock and roll and many
others. It is a unique American
sound! Oct 1-3rd starting at 7pm.
Free for everyone (281)373-3386.
MOSAICO
CULTURAL Bolivia,
10/10, 11 a.m.
Produced by Ambassadors
International Ballet Folklorico
Celebrate Hispanic heritage in
Houston with a spectacular per-
formance showcasing the beauty
and traditions of Bolivia. The
rhythmic Bolivian musicians will
have audience members singing
and dancing in the aisles.
Souvenirs will be distributed to all
children in the audience.
(281)FREE-FUN.
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
NEW HOPE
.utheran Church
Community Bazaar,
11/21, 9-4pm. Arts/ crafts booths,
Victorian tea room, bakery, silent
auction, raffle, gift baskets, fair
trade coffees, chocolates, decora-
tor items. Concessions by Sweet
Mesquite, Photos with Santa/Mrs.
Claus, 10-2pm, 1424 FM 1092-
Murphy Road, Missouri City.
(281)499-7611.
4/d NEW LIFE Lutheran
Church Annual Bazaar
& Barbecue, 3521
East Orange, Pearland, TX.
October 3rd, 4th, 5th. Friday/
Saturday, 10-5pm, Sunday, 12-
5pm. Craft booths, fun activities,
barbecue, home baked desserts.
(281)485-1818.
OCTOBER 9-11TH The
Veterans of Foreign
Wars is holding the
2nd Annual Vietnam Veterans
Reunion in Houston. For more
information please go to:
http://webpages.charter.net/viet-
namvetreunion/
ODE TO Joy:
Beethoven's Ninth
"" Symphony Fidelity
Investments Classical Series Great
Performers October 1,Thursday at
8 PM October 3, Saturday at 8 PM
October 4, Sunday at 2:30 PM
Louis Langree, conductor Houston
Symphony Chorus Charles
Hausmann, director Haydn:
Symphony No. 104, London
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9,
Chora! Go deeper and deeper into
Beethoven's courage, imagination
and depth. For more information
call (713)224-7575. www.houston-
symphony.org
,»% * PIONEER CAMPFIRE.
f 1/21, 6:30pm. Enjoy
J' g an evening of hot
cider and roasted marshmallows
around the campfire as talented
performer Bobby Bridger per-
forms Seekers of the Fleece.
Reservations required beginning
11/11. All ages. Jones Park &
Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick,
Humble.
PIONEER DAY. 11/14.
10-4 pm.Take a "living
history" look at the
Texas settler and "Native
American" lifestyles. Witness a
skirmish for Texas independence,
woodworking, blacksmithing,
cooking and many other demon-
strations. Folk music is featured
and hayrides are provided. Fun for
the whole family. All ages. Jones
Park & Nature Center, 20634
Kenswick, Humble,
PREMIER
WRESTLING
Alliance "PWA":
Every 2nd Friday of the month.
Pearland VFW Hall
4202 Walnut Drive
Pearland,TX
PWA show starts at 7:30pm
Family Fun!
Great Wrestling!
Great Entertainment!
Please email questions to:
dbombjaredsteele@aol.com
PUMPKIN PATCH!
Cypress United
Methodist Church,
13403 Cypress N. Houston Rd,
Cypress,TX. 10/09-31, 10am- 8pm.
Popcorn, drinks, story-telling.
Pictures in the patch. (281)469-
0730,
SECOND SATURDAY
Settlers
Blacksmithing, 10/10,
1-3pm. See how heat, hammers,
and an anvil are used to transform
metal into useful tools and other
tems. Also witness some of the
daily activities of early Texas set-
tlers, as staff and volunteers bring
the homestead to life. All ages.
Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634
Kenswick, Humble.
SECOND SATURDAY Buffalo
Bayou Boat Ride: Sept. 12th, Oct
10th, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th. 30
minute cruises for the whole fami-
ly, up to 20 people. Children $5/
Adults $7, (713)752-0314.
buffalobayou.org
" SEC0ND SUNDAY
£ Pickers 9/13, 10/11,
11/8, 2-4 p.m. Visitors
are welcome to bring an instru-
ment to join in the fun, or sit on
the sidelines and enjoy the fall folk
music. All ages. Jones Park &
Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick,
Humble.
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