Children’s Festival at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Tom Schmidt

Visit the Children’s Festival in the Woodlands at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. It’s open Saturday and Sunday November 12 & 13. Tons of things for kids to see and do.

The Children’s Festival provides a full-day’s entertainment for you and your children. There are shows on stage all day long, including Thomas the Train, a Star Trek show, and more. There’s a craft tent where your kids can paint, paste, and color. Aside from being very educational, the Children’s Festival at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is highly entertaining.

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Greater Houston Search Dogs

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Tom Schmidt

832-524-6838
www.ghsd.org

Greater Houston Search Dogs assists law enforcement and emergency service agencies in locating lost or missing persons. They are committed to training and education in order to provide efficient dogs and handlers to the community.

Please donate money to help this valuable organization. You can donate at search dogs.

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National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Tom Schmidt

Check out the National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation. They take care of sick or discarded parrots. They can speak at your school or church about conservation and other issues.
Please support NPRPF by joining their organization with a membership. You can sign up at Parrot rescue or by calling 713-557-2473.

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Baby Orangutan at Houston Zoo

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Tom Schmidt

Today was Enrichment Day at the Houston Zoo. They bring interactive items for the animals to enjoy. The idea is to help encourage their natural behavior.

Aurora is a baby orangutan whose mother abandoned her. As a result, the zoo staff has to take care of her 24 hours per day. Here’s a video of her on Enrichment Day at the Houston Zoo:

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“Siege of the Skeletons” Art Exhibit at The Houston Health Museum

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Tom Schmidt
(9a.m.-5p.m., Tuesdays- Saturdays; noon- 5p.m., Sundays. Now through October 31; 1515 Hermann Dr; www.thehealthmuseum.org; Price: Free-$8)
The “Siege of the Skeletons” will be running for the second time ever. This Health Museum exhibit showcases skeleton designs that fellow Houstonians have created and visitors can choose their favorite ones. Previous admissions include the insides of a smoker’s body, designer store bags and more. For more information, check out www.thehealthmuseum.org.
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Scream World 2010

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Tom Schmidt
(7:30p.m.- 10p.m., Thursdays; 8p.m.- Midnight, Fridays & Saturdays; 7:30p.m.- 10p.m., Sundays; Now through October 31; 2225 North Sam Houston Parkway West; visit www.screamworld.com; Admission: $20 to $35)
Also named one of the 25 must see haunted houses in the country, Scream World has been making Houstonians shake with fear for years. This year is no different  since this haunted mansion was voted one of the country’s best spooky experiences. The difference between this haunted house and others is that these ghosts aren’t allowed to touch you. Wear your running shoes for this screamfest.
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Phobia 2010

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Tom Schmidt
(Sat., September 25- Sun., October 31; 18777 Highway 290; For information, visit www.darke.com; $13- $50)
Voted one of the top 25 must see haunted houses in the country for 2010, Phobia Haunted House is a complete Halloween experience which contains eight freakishly scary rooms in one frightening location. Visit Dawn of the Machine, Exile: Simon Fowler, Claustrophobia, Mind Control, 3D Clown and more. For more information, visit www.darke.com. Phobia Haunted House will be open from now through October 31st.
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Fashion Houston 2010

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Tom Schmidt

This year is time for Houston to stand shoulder to shoulder with the fashion capitals like Milan, Paris and New York. The first annual Fashion Houston 2010 sponsored by Audi, will be premiering its stylish beginnings on October 11th in the center of downtown, The Wortham Center. The weeklong event will premiere works from a number of local and international designers including Project Runway designer Christian Siriano, Chloe Dao, Marc Bauwer, Cesar Galindo and will be numerous pending additions.  The opening festivities will host impressive local celebrities like Mayor Annise Parker, Mia Gradney and more. The growing list of sponsors for Fashion Houston 2010 includes Audi, Continental Airlines, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ceron, Minute Maid, Adcetera, and Page Parkes.

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Houston Symphony Opening Night: A Vienna Soirée

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Tom Schmidt

(Sat. Sep. 11: 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.; 615 Louisiana St., Ste. 102; Houston, TX 77002; Tickets from $25. Call 713-224-7575 or visit houstonsymphony.org for tickets)

The Houston Symphony will be kicking off its brand new season of music with delightful instrumentals from Vienna. Join the new concert master Frank Huang in welcoming the oncoming season of fine musical sounds.

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Straight From Broadway

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Tom Schmidt

(Fri. Sep. 3: 8p.m.- 10p.m.; Sat. Sep. 4: 8p.m.- 10p.m.; Sun. Sep. 5: 2:30p.m.- 4:30p.m.; 615 Louisiana St., Ste. 102; Houston, TX 77002; Tickets from $25. Call 713-224-7575 or visit houstonsymphony.org for tickets)

The Houston Symphony will be performing amazing songs from the most recent generation of Broadway, showcasing works from Wicked, Rent, Mamma Mia and more!

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