Houston Events July 31, 2009
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| Exhibits 496994 | The Cinema of George LucasThe exhibit features nearly 50 props, costumes, and awards from George Lucas's blockbuster films, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and American Graffiti. A special section of the exhibit, Live the Adventure, gives visitors the opportunity to shoot, run, and climb their way through scenes from some of these movies. 281.244.2100 http://www.spacecenter.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During Center hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 495167 | Dinosaurs Alive!The outdoor exhibit features more than 20 life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex. 800.582.4673 http://www.moodygardens.org Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: 10am-6pm Cost: $5.95; Children (2 & under) free |
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| Exhibits 420074 | Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008The exhibit features the photographs of Houston-based artist Amy Blakemore, ranging from early black-and-white street photographs to lushly colored portraits and landscapes. 713.639.7300 http://www.mfah.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/9/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 414056 | Terra Cotta WarriorsTerra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor includes a sample of the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World: 20 of the life-like, life-size clay warriors created as protectors of the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the third century BC. The exhibit also features more than 100 other artifacts from the emperor's vast necropolis, including a suit of armor, pendants, and ritual objects. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended; tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 5/22/09 - 10/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular hours Cost: Adults $30; Seniors & Children (3-11) $24; Members $15 |
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| Exhibits 412814 | Genghis KhanThe special exhibition explores the innovation, technological mastery, engineering marvels, and cultural sophistication of the world's greatest conqueror, Genghis Khan. The exhibit features interactive role-playing activities; wrap-around screen films; artisans, musicians, dancers, and singers from Mongolia; and treasures and artifacts from a host of Chinese and Mongolian museums. Tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 2/27/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During regular hours Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Children (3-11) $18 |
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| Exhibits 493040 | How People Make ThingsThe special exhibit, inspired by the factory tour segments from the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood television series, offers hands-on activities using real factory tools and machines to create objects with four manufacturing processes - molding, cutting, deforming, and assembly. 713.522.1138 http://www.cmhouston.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 509201 | Facing MarsThe special exhibit explores the challenges and possibilities of human space travel to the Red Planet through a variety of interactive activities. 713.521.1515 http://www.thehealthmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 5/30/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 525463 | Community Science Expose 2009Dr. Ronald E. McNair Educational (DREME) Science Literacy Foundation hosts a community science fair to engage students in science, math, and technology through a variety of hands-on activities. Located on the TSU campus, in the New Science Building, located at 4200 Ennis Street, between Cleburne and Blodgett. http://dremefoundation.org 7/31/09 Ages: 10-19 Time: 3pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 520979 | Menil Summer Movies in the Park: High Noon (NR)Aurora Picture Show presents a free outdoor screening of the classic Western starring Gary Cooper. Located in the park outside the Menil. http://www.aurorapictureshow.org 7/31/09 Ages: 10-19 Time: 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 523763 | Friday Morning MovieFamilies can enjoy a G-rated movie at the library. Call for title. Located in the Kids' Room on the fourth floor. 832.393.1313 http://www.houstonlibrary.org Ongoing Each Fri 7/24/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-10 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Films 141616 | Cry Baby MatineeFirst-run, grown-up films are featured for parents with their little ones. Lights are kept dimmed, the sound is turned down, and baby changing tables are available. 713.225.1470 http://www.ang... on/events.asp Ages: All Ages Time: 11:45am Cost: Adults $7.75; Children (under 5) free |
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| Library Programs 515394 | Friday Night Live for TeensTeens are invited to HPL Express at Discovery Green on the last Friday of the month to enjoy movies, karaoke, board games, Wii, and more. 713.400.7336 http://www.discoverygreen.com 7/31/09 Ages: 12-17 Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 523764 | Fashion 101Teens are invited to learn the ins and outs of fashion design. Located in the Program Place on the fourth floor. 832.393.1313 http://www.houstonlibrary.org Ongoing Each Fri 7/24/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-17 Time: 1pm-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 523769 | New Video Game DayTeens are invited to play the library's newest video game on the giant projection screen. Located in the Program Place on the fourth floor. 832.393.1313 http://www.houstonlibrary.org Ongoing Each Fri 7/24/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-17 Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 188408 | Bearing Witness: A Community RemembersAuthentic film footage, artifacts, photographs, and documents show life in pre-war Europe, during the Nazi movement, and after the Holocaust. The exhibit includes a very rare and poignant collection of children's shoes recovered from a concentration camp in Poland, and an authentic World War II rail car of the type used to transport people to the concentration camps. 713.942.8000 http://www.hmh.org Ongoing Daily 2/16/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 165247 | Gem VaultThe Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault, a new permanent exhibit hall, features cut and polished jewels, including dazzling examples of diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, and more. The centerpiece is a 1,869-carat natural emerald crystal, the largest ever recovered in North America. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 11/17/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During Museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission to the permanent exhibition halls |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 113124 | Cockrell Butterfly Center & Hall of EntomologyThe butterfly exhibit is a three-story glass structure that showcases hundreds of live butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest setting, where butterflies flutter among - and occasionally land on - visitors strolling the paths or relaxing on benches. The Brown Hall of Entomology contains several live insects from around the world, as well as interactive displays. A children's room provides a nice quiet spot for parents to sit and for kids to use their imaginations - on hand are books, puzzles, games, tables and chairs, soft benches, insect puppets, and a giant beehive for kids to crawl through and clamber upon. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $8; Seniors and children (3-11) $6, (under 3) free |
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| Other Events 509716 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 505016 | Detective Days: The Architect's EvidenceBayou Bend hosts a series of educational Detective Days programs during the summer. Kids ages 10 and up can explore all of the details of the mansion's exterior and sort out the rhyme and reason behind its design and construction. 713.639.7750 http://www.mfah.org/bayoubend Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/14/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-14 Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (12 & under) free |
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| Other Events 505017 | Detective Days: Mysterious MessagesBayou Bend hosts a series of educational Detective Days programs during the summer. Kids ages seven and up can explore the statues located throughout the gardens to determine what they're trying to say - thereby learning how to interpret art through history. 713.639.7750 http://www.mfah.org/bayoubend Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/14/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-10 Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (12 & under) free |
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| Shows 520965 | Footloose: The MusicalThe rockin' 1980s movie comes to life on stage. Advance tickets available. Note: No performance on Sun, Jul 19. 281.587.8243 http://www.playhouse1960.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/17/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Cost: $13-$15 |
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| Shows 503436 | Attention Deficit ImprovBlack Acre Theater invites teens to its monthly improv comedy show in which the audience participates. Ages 13-18 only; age range is strictly enforced. 281.829.2787 http://kvpac.org 7/31/09 Ages: 13-18 Time: 6:30pm-9pm Cost: $7 |
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| Shows 500745 | Circo ComediaA humorous circus duo from Montreal performs acrobatic tricks, daring feats, magic, and more. Advance tickets available online. 409.683.4186 http://www.moodytickets.com Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 7/30/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 1pm & 7pm Cost: Adults $11-$25; Children $9-$20 |
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| Shows 427205 | The Odd CoupleUpStage Theatre presents Neil Simon's classic comedy. Group discounts available. Call for reservations. 713.838.7191 http://www.upstagetheatre.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 7/17/09 - 8/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-18 Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $15; Seniors & Students $12 |
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| Shows 491986 | Big RiverHouston Family Arts Center presents a live stage musical based on Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 281.685.6374 http://www.houstonfac.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/24/09 - 8/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm Cost: $16 |
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| Shows 413971 | Phantom of the OperaBroadway Across America presents the classic musical. 713.315.2525 http://www.thehobbycenter.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/8/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: Tue-Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm Cost: $25-$75 |
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| Shows 369455 | The ProducersMasquerade Theatre presents Mel Brooks' comedic Broadway musical, based on the movie of the same name. 713.861.7045 http://www.masqueradetheatre.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/24/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Cost: $26-$56 |
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| Shows 514222 | Houston Young Playwrights ExchangeThe Alley Theatre presents staged readings of six plays written by local teens. Note: Some plays contain adult language. Visit the website for a complete list of plays. Tickets are available at the box office. 713.220.5700 http://www.alleytheatre.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/31/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 15-18 Time: Fri-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm Cost: $5 |
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| Shows 498501 | Sherlock Holmes and The Crucifer of BloodThe Alley Theatre's annual Summer Chills production this year is Sherlock Holmes and The Crucifer of Blood, about two murders, a treasure of jewels, and a mystery for the master detective to solve. Note: The show is recommended for teens and adults because it includes some drug use. 713.220.5700 http://www.alleytheatre.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/15/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-18 Time: Tue-Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2:30pm & 8pm; Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm Cost: $21-$49 |
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| Shows 511037 | Houston Shakespeare FestivalThe annual Houston Shakespeare Festival features a pair of Shakespearean classics, Twelfth Night (Jul 31; Aug 2, 4, 6, 8) and Pericles (Aug 1, 5, 7, 9). Reserved tickets for covered seating can be picked up from 10:30am-1pm at the box office on the day of each performance; any remaining tickets are released one hour before curtain. Lawn seating is otherwise plentiful. 281.373.3386 http://www.mil... oortheatre.com Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/31/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 9-18 Time: 8:30pm Cost: Free |
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