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Downtown Home Tour

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Downtown Home Tour
Start Date: 20-Mar-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 20-Mar-10 5:00 PM
Location: Bayou Lofts, Commerce Towers, Franklin Lofts, Hogg Palace, One Park Place, Post Rice Lofts and Four Seasons Residences
Event Details:

Saturday, March 20, 2010

12 noon – 5 pm

Tour Headquarters: Post Rice Lofts (909 Texas Ave.)

*Start the Tour at Headquarters

Presented by Houston Downtown Alliance, Downtown District, Continental Airlines, The Shops at Houston Center, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Heritage Texas Urban Properties, The Washington Wave and CultureMap

Live the high life!

Downtown is unlocking its doors and you have the key! Experience downtown living on a tour of private residences. Properties include: Commerce Towers, Bayou Lofts, Franklin Lofts, Hogg Palace, Four Seasons Residences, Post Rice Lofts, One Park Place and more! The tour offers guests the rare opportunity to view numerous downtown buildings in one afternoon. Move at your own pace, seeing what you want, when you want to see it. If walking isn’t your thing, catch a ride on our official Home Tour shuttle, The Washington Wave.

Tickets:

$15 for HDA members

$20 for non-members

*Online registration closes Friday, March 19 at 12 noon.

Purchase tickets HERE or 713.658.8938.

Have a Discount Code? Use link above to purchase tickets and enter your discount code there.

*Tickets will also be sold at Tour Headquarters on day of event

FREE VALET PARKING

at Post Rice Lofts

DISCOUNTS WITH YOUR HOME TOUR WRISTBAND on March 20

EAT & DRINK

*Byrd's Market (420 Main St.) - 15% off entire purchase (excluding alcohol)

www.byrdsmarket.com

*Bombay Pizza Co. (914 Main) - 20% discount on your entire purchase - located next to Commerce Towers

www.bombaypizzaco.com

*House of Blues Restaurant (1204 Caroline) - Free Chef's Appetizer with purchase of two entrees

www.hob.com/houston

*Cork Wine Bar (1201 San Jacinto) - Buy one glass of house wine, get the second glass free! For the non-wine drinkers, Cork is offering $1 domestic beers.
www.corkpavilions.com

THEATER

*10 admission (savings of $10) to Horse Head Theatre's Fault Lines

at the Brewery Tap (717 Franklin). To learn more about Horse Head Theatre's cool and laid back theater-going experience visit their website below.

www.horseheadtheatre.org

*Da Camera of Houston presents Brandon Lee Quintet (501 Texas Ave.) - receive 50% off tickets at the door at the Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center. Show at 8 pm.

Your Home Tour wristband can help you welcome home trumpeter and Houston native, Brandon Lee, for half off the regularly priced tickets.

www.dacamera.com

*Houston Ballet's American at Heart (501 Texas Ave.) - receive 50% off orchestra seats, located at the Wortham Theater Center. Purchase tickets at the box office, flash your Home Tour wristband to receive the discount. Show at 7:30 pm.

www.houstonballet.org

*Ars Lyrica's Springtime in Paris (800 Bagby) - receive 10% off tickets at the door of Zilkha Hall in the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Show starts at 7:30 pm.

www.arslyricahouston.org

Official Web sponsor

www.culturemap.com

More information on The Washington Wave

The Wave is Houston's 1st official and permitted jitney shuttle service in 15 years. The Wave makes mobility between popular cultural, entertainment, residential and business destinations within Houston easy, affordable, and fun with a growing fleet of high quality buses and centralized free parking at the southwest corner of Houston Avenue & Memorial Drive in Lot H. The Waves serve to address area's immediate and critical mobility needs, improve quality of life for residents, business owners, and visiting guests, and assist in the sustainability of growth and success.

Bayou Lofts, Commerce Towers, Franklin Lofts, Hogg Palace, One Park Place, Post Rice Lofts and Four Seasons Residences

Springtime in Paris

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Springtime in Paris
Start Date: 20-Mar-10 7:30 PM
End Time: 20-Mar-10 10:30 PM
Location: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston, TX 77002
Event Details:

An intimate and earthy program of French Baroque chamber works, and the Ars Lyrica debuts of two stars of the international early music scene, violinist Marc Destrubé and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Lane. With oboist Kathryn Montoya, gambist Barrett Sills, theorbist Michael Leopold, and harpsichordist Matthew Dirst.

LULLY   Trios pour le coucher du Roy
LE CAMUS   Airs de cours
COUPERIN    Selections from Les Nations and the 24e Ordre
MONTÉCLAIR    Pan et Sirinx

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

800 Bagby

Houston, TX 77002

Tour de Houston

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMT

Tour de Houston
Start Date: 21-Mar-10 6:30 AM
End Time: 21-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Location: James William Elementary, Katy, TX
Event Details:

Tour de Houston
Sunday, March 21 | 6:30 am
James William Elementary (3900 S. Peek Road, Katy TX)
Sixth Annual Bicycle Ride benefiting the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. EL is sponsoring Rest Stop #3 on the 70-mile route. We will need LOTS of volunteers here (i.e. 15-20 people to man this station)! Volunteers will need to report at 6:30 am the morning of the race to help set-up our tents and food/water stations. Recruit your friends!

For more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com or www.bbvacompasstourdehouston.com

James William Elementary

3900 S. Peek Road

Katy, TX

Loaves and Fishes

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Loaves and Fishes
Start Date: 25-Mar-10 11:00 AM
End Time: 25-Mar-10 12:30 PM
Location: Magnificat House
Event Details:

Loaves and Fishes
Thursday, March 25 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Magnificat House
Join us for Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen duty. Donate your lunch hour to serve those in need of a warm meal. This is a recurring event, every 4th Thursday of the month. They welcome donations (i.e pastic ware, cups/plates, loaves of bread)

To volunteer or for more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com

Magnificat House

Comicpalooza

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Comicpalooza
Start Date: 26-Mar-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 28-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
Event Details:

WHO:   The Intergalactic Nemesis
WHAT:   Comicpalooza
WHEN:   March 26-28
WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center, 3rd Floor; 1001 Avenida de las Americas
COST:   $30 for a three-day pass and can be purchased at the door or online at www.comicpalooza.com
WEB: www.theintergalacticnemesis.com
Not only is the Nemesis comic-book going to be for sale in "artist alley" at this one-of-a-kind three-day Houston comic-book extravaganza, but a teaser performance the Live-Action Graphic Novel Spectacular is going to be featured in the 3,000-seat theater with a Q&A to follow. Pick up a signed comic-book, then catch the spectacle. www.comicpalooza.com

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida de las Americas

Houston, TX 77010

The 29th Annual Houston Humane Society K-9 Fun Run and Walk: Wizard of Pawz

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

The 29th Annual Houston Humane Society K-9 Fun Run and Walk: Wizard of Pawz
Start Date: 28-Mar-10 10:00 AM
End Time: 28-Mar-10 5:00 PM
Location: Sam Houston Park Downtown, Houston, TX 77002
Event Details:

The 29th Annual K-9 Fun Run and Walk: The Wizard of Pawz

Sunday March 28, 2010

Calling all four-legged family members and their human companions. Join us for a 1-mile competitive run or a 1-mile non competitive jog/walk, followed refreshments, doggy costume contest and more.

Price: $20 - $25

Registration closing date, March 25, 2010

Click HERE to register!

Sam Houston Park Downtown

1100 Bagby

Houston, TX USA 77002

Loaves and Fishes

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Loaves and Fishes
Start Date: 21-Apr-10 11:00 AM
End Time: 21-Apr-10 12:30 PM
Location: Magnificat House
Event Details:

Loaves and Fishes
Thursday, April 21 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Magnificat House
Join us for Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen duty. Donate your lunch hour to serve those in need of a warm meal. This is a recurring event, every 4th Thursday of the month. They welcome donations (i.e pastic ware, cups/plates, loaves of bread)

To volunteer or for more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com

Magnificat House

Houston Corporate Games

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Houston Corporate Games
Start Date: 30-Apr-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 1-May-10 5:30 PM
Location: Memorial Park
Event Details:

Houston Corporate Games
Friday and Saturday, April 30th-May 1st | All day
Memorial Park
The Houston Corporate Games raises scholarship money for junior and senior high school level students to continue their education and job skills beyond high school. To sponsor a team costs $250 (up to 20 people per team).

Please visit http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/houstoncorporategames.html or contact Brittany Schumacker at Brittany.schumacker@gmail.com to find an already-participating team to join!

Memorial Park

EL 10th Annual Muddy Buddy Ride & Run in Austin, TX

Sun, 16 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT

EL 10th Annual Muddy Buddy Ride & Run in Austin, TX
Start Date: 16-May-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 16-May-10 12:30 PM
Location: Flat Creek Crossing Ranch, Johnson City, Texas 78636
Event Details:

2 buddies, 1 bike, 6-7 off-road miles, 4 obstacles + 1 legendary mud pit.

Come GEt DIrTY with Emerging Leaders! For the second year in a row we are going to make the trek to Austin for this unique trail running and mountain biking adventure race. It's sure to be a hilarious adventure that is fun and challenging for everyone. You'll also have the option to camp out with all your fellow EL-ers the night before the big race.

Our team is working hard to make this year the best series yet, so grab a buddy and register today! This event fills up FAST due to the sheer FUN and CRAZINESS! For more information or to sign up please contact Brittany Schumacker at brittany.schumacker@gmail.com and visit www.muddybuddy.com.

Flat Creek Crossing Ranch

Loaves and Fishes

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Loaves and Fishes
Start Date: 27-May-10 11:00 AM
End Time: 27-May-10 12:30 PM
Location: Magnificat House
Event Details:

Loaves and Fishes
Thursday, May 27 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Magnificat House
Join us for Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen duty. Donate your lunch hour to serve those in need of a warm meal. This is a recurring event, every 4th Thursday of the month. They welcome donations (i.e pastic ware, cups/plates, loaves of bread)

To volunteer or for more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com

Magnificat House

Loaves and Fishes

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Loaves and Fishes
Start Date: 22-Jun-10 11:00 AM
End Time: 22-Jun-10 12:30 PM
Location: Magnificat House
Event Details:

Loaves and Fishes
Thursday, June 22 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Magnificat House
Join us for Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen duty. Donate your lunch hour to serve those in need of a warm meal. This is a recurring event, every 4th Thursday of the month. They welcome donations (i.e pastic ware, cups/plates, loaves of bread)

To volunteer or for more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com

Magnificat House

Loaves and Fishes

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Loaves and Fishes
Start Date: 24-Jul-10 11:00 AM
End Time: 24-Jul-10 12:30 PM
Location: Magnificat House
Event Details:

Loaves and Fishes
Thursday, July 24 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Magnificat House
Join us for Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen duty. Donate your lunch hour to serve those in need of a warm meal. This is a recurring event, every 4th Thursday of the month. They welcome donations (i.e pastic ware, cups/plates, loaves of bread)

To volunteer or for more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com

Magnificat House

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:28:26 GMT

Start Date: 6-Jun-10 12:45 PM
End Time: 6-Jun-10 2:30 PM

House of Blues

1204 Caroline St.

Houston, TX USA 77002

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Downtown Home Tour

Springtime in Paris

LULLY Trios pour le coucher du RoyLE CAMUS Airs de coursCOUPERIN Selections from Les Nations and the 24e OrdreMONTÉCLAIR Pan et Sirinx

Tour de Houston

Loaves and Fishes

Comicpalooza

The 29th Annual Houston Humane Society K-9 Fun Run and Walk: Wizard of Pawz

Loaves and Fishes

Houston Corporate Games

EL 10th Annual Muddy Buddy Ride & Run in Austin, TX

Loaves and Fishes

Loaves and Fishes

Loaves and Fishes

Loaves and Fishes

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Old School League

Old School League

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Old School League

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues

LULLY Trios pour le coucher du Roy
LE CAMUS Airs de cours
COUPERIN Selections from Les Nations and the 24e Ordre
MONTÉCLAIR Pan et Sirinx