JULY
| Event: |
Houston Astros vs. LA Dodgers |
| Date: |
Tuesday, July 1, - Thursday, July 2, 2008 |
| Time: |
Varies |
| Cost: |
$7 - $50 |
| Organization: |
Houston Astros |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Minute Maid Park at 501 Crawford, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Website: |
www.houstonastros.com |
| Event: |
NHPO Professional Networking Mixer |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 3, 2008 |
| Time: |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$10 |
| Organization: |
National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO) |
| Purpose: |
Networking |
| Notes: |
Free finger foods and cash bar. |
| Attire: |
Business. Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket. |
| Location: |
The Social Lounge and Patio at 3730 Washington @ Yale, Houston, Texas |
| Contact: |
Lisa Valentin |
| Phone #: |
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| E-mail: |
lvalentin@nhpo.us |
| Website: |
www.nhpo.us |
| Event: |
Houston Symphony Star Spangled Salute |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 3, 2008 |
| Time: |
8:00 pm |
| Cost: |
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| Organization: |
Houston Symphony |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Everyone is invited. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, Texas 77380 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone #: |
281-363-3300 |
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| Website: |
www.woodlandscenter.org |
| Event: |
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza at Sam Houston Race Park |
| Date: |
Friday, July 4, 2008 |
| Time: |
5:00 pm - horse races begin; 9:30 pm - fireworks |
| Cost: |
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| Organization: |
Sam Houston Race Park |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Everyone is invited. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Sam Houston Race Park at 7575 N. Sam Houston Pkwy., Texas 77064 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone #: |
281-807-8760 |
| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.shrp.com |
| Event: |
Chevy's Freedom Over Texas |
| Date: |
Friday, July 4, 2008 |
| Time: |
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Cost: |
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| Organization: |
City of Houston |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Come an enjoy live concerts throughout the day on four different stages, entertainment for children, food and drinks, and of course....the grand fireworks display. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone #: |
713-247-3500 |
| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.chevysfreedomovertexas.com |
| Event: |
Houston Symphony Star Spangled Salute |
| Date: |
Friday, July 4, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:30 pm |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Organization: |
Houston Symphony |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Everyone is invited. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Miller Outdoor Theatre at Hermann Park at 100 Concert Dr., Houston, Texas 77030 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone #: |
713-284-8350 |
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| Event: |
Willie Nelson's Family Picnic featuring Los Lonely Boys |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 5, 2008 |
| Time: |
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$29.50 - $49.50 |
| Organization: |
Sam Houston Race Park |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Everyone is invited. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Sam Houston Race Park at 7575 N. Sam Houston Pkwy., Texas 77064 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone #: |
800-211-3381 |
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| Website: |
www.theshowgrounds.com |
| Event: |
International Free Kick Competition |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 5, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$20 - $750 |
| Organization: |
Free Kick Masters USA |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
The world's best soccer players come together once a year to compete. Last year this event was held in Spain. It was broadcast in 30 countries and viewed by 110 million people. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| Contact: |
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| Website: |
www.freekickmastersusa.com |
| Event: |
Houston Comets vs Sacramento Monarchs |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 5, 2008 |
| Time: |
Varies |
| Cost: |
$10 - $340 |
| Organization: |
Houston Astros |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Reliant Arena at 8400 Kirby, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Website: |
www.houstonastros.com |
| Event: |
Hispanic Organizations Meeting |
| Date: |
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Organization: |
All Hispanic Organizations |
| Purpose: |
To educate each other about what each organization is doing. These meetings are held every three months. |
| Notes: |
Everyone is invited |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
City Hall at 901 Bagby, Mayor's Conference Room, 1st Floor, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
Ben Mendez |
| Phone: |
713-880-2626 |
| E-mail: |
bmendez@nhpo.us |
| Website: |
www.thehoustoncalendar.com |
| Event: |
Small Business Networking and Training Workshop |
| Date: |
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Cost: |
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| Organization: |
Revive Houston - Houston Community College - Northeast |
| Purpose: |
Offer assistance and training in small business services to entrepreneurs interested in starting up small business. |
| Notes: |
Services are provided by HUD. |
| Attire: |
Casual |
| Location: |
Houston Community College - Northeast Campus at 8001 Fulton (Rm. 422.1), Houston,, Texas 77022 |
| Contact: |
Jesus Cantu Medel |
| Phone #: |
713-718-8173 |
| E-mail: |
jesus.medel@hccs.edu |
| Website: |
www.myspace.com/revivehouston |
| Event: |
HHCC Member Orientation |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 10, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Organization: |
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
| Purpose: |
New and renewing members can attend
this informational session about the benefits of being a member of the
HHCC. Sponsorship of orientation is available to Business Members.
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| Notes: |
Please register online |
| Attire: |
Business |
| Location: |
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 1801 Main, Suite 1075, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
Elisabeth Urtado |
| Phone: |
713-644-7070 |
| E-mail: |
eurtado@houstonhispanicchamber.com |
| Website: |
www.houstonhispanicchamber.com |
| Event: |
USA Boxing |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 12, 2008 |
| Time: |
12:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$10 |
| Organization: |
USA Boxing |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Humble Civic Center at 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy., Humble, Texas 77338 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone: |
281-446-4140 |
| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.usaboxing.com |
| Event: |
Maximum Impact at Houston Motor Sports Park & Drag Racing |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 12, 2008 |
| Time: |
4:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$20 - $52 |
| Organization: |
Houston Motor Sports Park |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Come out and watch some of the fastest cars around compete. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Houston Motor Sports Park at 11620 N. Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone: |
281-458-1972 |
| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.houstonmotorsportspark.com |
| Event: |
Houston Dynamo vs. Atlante |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 12, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$20 - $52 |
| Organization: |
Houston Dynamo |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
University of Houston, Robertson Stadium, at Scott @ Holman, Houston, Texas 77002 |
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| Website: |
www.houstondynamo.com |
| Event: |
Houston Roller Derby |
| Date: |
Sunday, July 13, 2008 |
| Time: |
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$20 - $150 |
| Organization: |
Verizon Wireless Theatre |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Watch these women take their frustrations out on the skating ring. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Verizon Wireless Theatre at 520 Texas Ave., Houston, Texas |
| Contact: |
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| Website: |
www.houstonrollerderby.com |
| Event: |
TNA Wrestling |
| Date: |
Sunday, July 13, 2008 |
| Time: |
6:30 pm |
| Cost: |
$20 - $150 |
| Organization: |
Reliant Arena |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
For all you wrestling maniacs. This is the perfect for you. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Reliant Arena at 8600 Kirby, Houston, Texas |
| Contact: |
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| Event: |
Houston Dynamo vs. CD Guadalajara |
| Date: |
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 |
| Time: |
9:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$20 - $52 |
| Organization: |
Houston Dynamo |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
University of Houston, Robertson Stadium, at Scott @ Holman, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Website: |
www.houstondynamo.com |
| Event: |
Networking Luncheon |
| Date: |
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 |
| Time: |
Noon 1:30 pm |
| Cost: |
$35 members; $45 non-members; $50 at the door |
| Organization: |
Houston Minority Business Council |
| Purpose: |
To assist Minority Business
Enterprises (MBE) to interact with the corporate sector to assist in their future growth and expansion. |
| Notes: |
Location change! |
| Attire: |
Business |
| Location: |
Hilton - Americas at 1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77010 |
| Contact: |
Evelyn Flores |
| Phone: |
713-271-7805 |
| E-mail: |
evelyn.flores@hmbc.org |
| Website: |
www.hmbx.org |
| Event: |
9th Annual Cine Cuauhtemoc Pan American Film Festival |
| Date: |
Wednesday, July 16, - Thursday, July 17, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 am - 2:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Cost: |
Free (Donation suggested) |
| Organization: |
Museo Guadalupe Aztlan |
| Purpose: |
The promote independent works of
film by Chicanos(as)Latino(as) especially from the Houston area. |
| Notes: |
Film entries are being accepted until April 25, 2008. |
| Attire: |
Casual |
| Location: |
University of Houston-Downtown, Wilhelmina Robertson Auditorium |
| Contact: |
Jesus Cantu Medel, M.Ed. |
| Phone: |
713-718-8173 |
| E-mail: |
chano6_@hotmail.com |
| Website: |
www.museo-guadalupe-aztlan.org |
| Event: |
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus |
| Date: |
Wednesday, July 16, - Sunday, July 27, 2008 |
| Time: |
Various |
| Cost: |
$15 - $200 |
| Organization: |
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Everyone is welcome |
| Attire: |
Business |
| Location: |
Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas |
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| Event: |
The 31st Annual World Series of Dog Shows |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 17, - Saturday, July 21, 2008 |
| Time: |
8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$10 |
| Organization: |
Reliant Park |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
150 breeds of dogs will be judged to determine which one is number one. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
One Reliant Park, Houston, Texas 77054 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone: |
832-667-1743 |
| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.reliantdogsshow.com |
| Event: |
NAHREP Networking Mixer |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 17, 2008 |
| Time: |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Organization: |
National Association of Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) |
| Purpose: |
Networking |
| Notes: |
Cash bar and free appetizers. |
| Attire: |
Business |
| Location: |
El Tiempo Cantina at 1308 Montrose, Houston, Texas |
| Contact: |
Sylvia Guillen |
| Phone: |
713-291-9378 |
| E-mail: |
Sylguillen@aol.com |
| Website: |
www.nahrep-houston.org |
| Event: |
Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs |
| Date: |
Friday, July 18, - Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
| Time: |
Varies |
| Cost: |
$7 - $50 |
| Organization: |
Houston Astros |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Minute Maid Park at 501 Crawford, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Website: |
www.houstonastros.com |
| Event: |
Houston Astros Blood Drive |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
| Time: |
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Organization: |
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center |
| Purpose: |
Did you know that several patients depend on blood transfusions to help save their lives cancer patients, victims of accidents, premature babies and several others? In less than 45 minutes you could help save their lives with one blood donation. Commit for Life with the Houston Astros and help save lives!
Everyone who donates or attempts to donate and credits the Astros will receive a commemorative T-shirt and discount ticket voucher to a future game. |
| Notes: |
Please make sure to eat foods rich in iron before donating to minimize your chances of being deferred. Every donor will receive a brief health screening, which includes having their cholesterol levels, blood pressure and temperature checked. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Minute Maid Park at 501 Crawford,
Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
Elizabeth Garcia |
| Phone: |
713-791-7730 |
| E-mail: |
egarcia@giveblood.org |
| Website: |
www.giveblood.org |
| Event: |
Poetry and Dance by Julietta Parra Ducote and Ana de la Peza |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
| Time: |
2:00 pm |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Organization: |
The Flamenco Poets Society |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Poetry and Dance in English and Spanish. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Freed-Montrose Public Library at 4100 Montrose, Houston, Texas 77006 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone: |
713-520-9364 |
| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.theflamencopoetsociety.org |
| Event: |
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan in Concert |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:30 pm |
| Cost: |
$29 - $99 |
| Organization: |
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
Mariachi Vargas is an internationally recognized group of 12 musicians based out of Mexico City. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Brown Theatre at 500 Texas, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Website: |
www.mariachimusic.com |
| Event: |
Houston Astros vs. LA Dodgers |
| Date: |
Monday, July 21, - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 |
| Time: |
Varies |
| Cost: |
$7 - $50 |
| Organization: |
Houston Astros |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Minute Maid Park at 501 Crawford, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone: |
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| Website: |
www.houstonastros.com |
| Event: |
NHPO Professional Networking Breakfast |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 26, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$15/Members; $20/Non-Members |
| Organizations: |
National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO) |
| Purpose: |
Educational |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Doneraki Restaurant at Woodridge @ I-45 South, Houston, Texas |
| Contact: |
Sonia Gonzales |
| Phone: |
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| E-mail: |
sgonzales@nhpo.us |
| Website: |
www.nhpo.us |
| Event: |
NWA Wrestling |
| Date: |
Saturday, July 26, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:30 pm |
| Cost: |
$20 - $35 |
| Organizations: |
NWA Wrestling |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Arena Theatre at 7236 SW Frwy,, Houston, Texas 77074 |
| Contact: |
Sonia Gonzales |
| Phone: |
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| E-mail: |
sgonzales@nhpo.us |
| Website: |
www.nhpo.us |
| Event: |
2008 Houston Press Music Awards |
| Date: |
Sunday, July 27, 2008 |
| Time: |
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$10 |
| Organization: |
none |
| Purpose: |
The 19th Annual Houston Press Music Awards Showcase.
60 bands, 10 stages, 10 bucks. On Sunday, July 27th, starting at 4pm, 60 local bands will play on 10 stages at Bayou Place and Downtown. Stages include Hard Rock Café, Roc Bar, Mosaic, Live Sports Café, Flying Saucer, Venue, Butterfly High Lounge, Notsuoh, Dean s, Havana Latin Bar and Grill, and The Real Sammie s. Ten dollar wristbands are available now at Cactus Music!. Wristbands will also be sold the day of the event but why wait? Buy your wristband now! Attendee s must be 21+. Don t forget to vote! Ballots presented by Bud Light are available in the weekly issue of the Houston Press, online at Houston Press.com and at Cactus Music. This year s Music Awards Showcase is sponsored by: Cactus Music!, Scion, CW39, Evan s Music City, Media Riot Productions, Glaceau Vitamin Energy/Vitamin Water, Nauset Concepts, 104.1 KRBE & 103.7 Jack FM.
You can see the complete band line-up, purchase wristbands, and vote here. http://houstonpress.com/extras/promotional/music-awards
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| Notes: |
Get 2 wristbands for $15 with CD purchase (July 14th 27th) at Cactus Music!. |
| Attire: |
Casual |
| Location: |
Locations include: Hard Rock Café, Roc Bar, Mosaic, Live Sports Café, Flying Saucer, Venue, Butterfly High Lounge, Notsuoh, Dean s, Havana Latin Bar and Grill, and The Real Sammie s. |
| Contact: |
Allisen Picos |
| Phone: |
713-280-2478 |
| E-mail: |
Allisen.Picos@houstonpress.com |
| Website: |
http://houstonpress.com/extras/promotional/music-awards |
| Event: |
Houston Astros vs. LA Dodgers |
| Date: |
Monday, July 28, - Wednesday, July 30, 2008 |
| Time: |
Varies |
| Cost: |
$7 - $50 |
| Organization: |
Houston Astros |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
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| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Minute Maid Park at 501 Crawford, Houston, Texas 77002 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone: |
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| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.houstonastros.com |
| Event: |
Beauty and the Beast |
| Date: |
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 |
| Time: |
11:00 am |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Organization: |
Miller Outdoor Theatre |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
This is a must see for children of all ages. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park at 100 Concert Dr., Houston, Texas 77030 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone: |
281-373-3386 |
| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com |
| Event: |
Peter Rabbit |
| Date: |
Thursday, July 31, 2008 |
| Time: |
11:00 am |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Organization: |
Miller Outdoor Theatre |
| Purpose: |
Entertainment |
| Notes: |
This is a must see for children of all ages. |
| Attire: |
As you are. |
| Location: |
Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park at 100 Concert Dr., Houston, Texas 77030 |
| Contact: |
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| Phone: |
281-373-3386 |
| E-mail: |
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| Website: |
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com |
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Updated on November 29, 2001
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