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NOVEMBER


Event: Texas Renaissance Festival
Date: Saturday, October 11, - Sunday, November 30, 2008
Time: 9:00 am until dusk
Cost: $21/Adult; $10/Children 5-12; Free/Children under 4
Organization: The Texas Renaissance Festival
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: The Texas Renaissance Festival is one of the nation's largest, most acclaimed renaissance theme parks where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century come alive every Saturday and Sunday for 8 weekends October through November, from 9:00 a.m. to dusk. Magicians, jugglers, minstrels, troubadours and comedians perform on six stages. This season the park will be open for Thanksgiving Friday and Eight Themed Weekends to choose from as well as the School Days Program.
Attire: As you are.
Location: 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, Texas 77363
Contact:
Phone: 281-356-2178
E-mail: TRFinfo@texrenfest.com
Website: http://www.texrenfest.com

Event: Houston International Quilt Festival
Date: Thursday, October 30, - Sunday, November 2, 2008
Time: All Day
Cost: $10
Organization: Quilt Festival
Purpose: Educational
Notes: More than 1,000 antique and contemporary quilts, original cloth dolls and wearable art are on display at the George R. Brown Convention Center. There are hundreds of booths to shop for quilts, supplies and crafts, as well as classes from beginner to expert levels.
Attire: As you are.
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center at 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact:
Phone: 713-781-6864
E-mail:
Website: www.quilts.com

Event: Texas Home and Garden Show
Date: Friday, October 31, - Sunday, November 2, 2008
Time: All Day
Cost: $9; Free for Kids under 12
Organization: Texas Home and Garden Show
Purpose: Educational
Notes: The Texas Home and Garden Show is an annual favorite with Southeast Texans and is the place to go whether you own a home or not. Over 500 experts in the home and garden field will be on-hand at the 13th annual show offering advice on everything from decorating tips to remodeling know-how – including how to get your home ready for the hurricane season. Visitors are encouraged to bring their plans, issues and ideas to take advantage of the opportunity to talk to hundreds of real experts all under one roof.
Attire: As you are.
Location: Reliant Park at One Reliant Park, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact:
Phone: 800-654-1480
E-mail:
Website: www.www.texashomeandgarden.com

Event: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $50
Organization: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
Purpose: Entertainment & Educational
Notes: Buffalo Bayou Partnership invites you to take a look back to the late 1800’s, when Houston was founded, to learn about those important individuals and families along Buffalo Bayou who helped shape Houston. Listen, learn and enjoy the breeze aboard Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s new pontoon boat.
Attire: As you are.
Location: Allen’s Landing Park at 1001 Commerce, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact:
Phone: 713-752-0314
E-mail: tsmith@buffalobayou.org
Website: www.buffalobayou.org

Event: Fiesta's Texas Monster Shootout
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 3:00 pm
Cost: $20.00 and up
Organization: Houston Motorsports Park
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: Show Features eight monster trucks racing & freestyle exhibitions. Trucks include: Fiesta King Krunch, Obsession, NitroFish, Monster Patrol, Reptoid, Instigator, & Bad News Travels Fast!
Attire: As you are.
Location: House of Blues at 1504 Caroline, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact:
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Event: Moody Gardens Galveston Benefit Concert with the Beach Boys
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $20 and up
Organization: Moody Gardens
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the show will go on! In an effort to help rebuild Galveston Island and to give back to those so greatly impacted by Hurricane Ike, Moody Gardens and Island Star performances will present a benefit concert on Saturday featuring The Beach Boys Live.
Attire: As you are.
Location: Moody Gardens at One Hope Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77554
Contact: Moody Gardens Office
Phone: 800-582-4673
E-mail:
Website: www.concertsonthegulf.com

Event: NHPO National Gala
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
Cost: $1,500/Table of 10
Organization: National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO)
Purpose: Networking
Notes: Celebrating NHPO's accomplishments.
Attire: Formal
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel at 1200 Louisiana, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact: Lisa Valentin
Phone #:
E-mail: lvalentin@nhpo.us
Website: www.nhpo.us

Event: Dia de los Muertos Celebration... Sponsored by Compean Funeral Home
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Cost: Free
Organization: Compean Funeral Home
Purpose: Networking
Notes: The Compean family invites you to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the Compean Funeral Home. Free finger foods.
Attire: Costume preferred
Location: Compean Funeral Home at 2102 Broadway, Houston, Texas
Contact: Office
Phone #: 713-924-6900
E-mail: info@compeanfuneralhome.com
Website: www.compeanfuneralhome.com

Event: Willie Nelson in Concert
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $63.50 and up
Organization: House of Blues
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: Come to see this legend in person.
Attire: As you are.
Location: House of Blues at 1504 Caroline, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact:
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Event: Lecture related to Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Donation
Organization: Museo Guadalupe Aztlan
Purpose: To provide a unique perspective on Dia de los Muertos.
Notes: The lecture is titled "La Cara Femenina de la Muerte/The Feminine Aspect of Day of the Dead."
Attire: Casual
Location: Museo Guadalupe Aztlan at 708 Telephone Rd., Suite "B", Houston, Texas
Contact: Dr. Grisel Cano, professor of Chicano Studies at HCC-SE
Phone: 713-718-7000
E-mail: grisel.cano@hccs.edu
Website: www.myspace/museoaztlan

Event: Barrage in Concert - World Renown Fiddlers
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Organization: Barrage
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: Barrage is a high-octane fiddle-fest band that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance.
Attire: As you are.
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre at 100 Concert Dr., Houston, Texas 77030
Contact:
Phone #: 281-freefun
E-mail:
Website: www.barrage.ca

Event: Dia De Los Muertos Artists Celebration!
Date: Reception: Sunday, November 2, 2008; Art Showcase: Sunday, November 2, - Friday, November 21, 2008
Time: Receiption 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Organization: Talento Bilingüe De Houston
Purpose: Entertainment & Educational
Notes: Talento Bilingüe De Houston is proud to showcase two artist November 2 - 21, 2008. The reception will be on November 2.

Arbol de la Esperanza / Tree of Hope
Dia de los Muertos Altar by Elvira Díaz-Ocampo
November 2, 2008
Reception with the artist on November 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
We tie yellow ribbons hoping - praying they ll come home safely, but according to statistics, at least one soldier s life has been lost every day since the start of the Iraqi War. War is difficult to understand, but we all have to agree, our most precious assets, our young men and women, are being lost in battles on a faraway land. They are someone s fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, grandchildren My installation is dedicated to them, these courageous men and women who have lost their lives while fighting in the Iraqi War. Elvira Díaz-Ocampo

Fiesta de Muertos, a la Oaxaca
Photographs by Mary Helen & Roberto P. Pérez
November 2, 2008
Reception with the artists on November 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Photos show one sense. One of the five senses. Some like author Victor Villaseñor say there are thirteen. Sounds and smells are easy to fill in. The other senses must be felt or tasted. If one picture, as is said, is worth a thousand words, how many can four dozen images stir up? The answer melts away like wet sand through a child s hands. And there are probably more than 13 senses, especially in a copal incense soaked Oaxaca. Robert P. Pérez

Please join us for a reception honoring Elvira Diaz-Ocampo and photographer Mary Helen & Roberto P. Pérez on November 2, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

TBH Gallery hours are from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday thru Friday and during events. Gallery admission is free.
Attire: Casual
Location: TBH at 333 South Jensen Dr., Houston, Texas 77003
Contact: fernando@tbhcenter.org
Phone: 713-222-1213
E-mail: fernando@tbhcenter.org
Website: www.tbhcenter.org

Event: Houston Hispanic Architects & Engineers Luncheon
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $25
Organization: Houston Hispanic Architects & Engineers (HHAE)
Purpose: Networking
Notes: Guest Speaker: Mr. Mark Vincent, Port of Houston. Everyone is invited.
Attire: Business
Location: HESS Club at 5430 Westheimer, Houston, Texas
Contact: Emmanuel De Pau
Phone #: 281-496-0066
E-mail: edepau@Huitt-Zollars.com
Website: www.hhae.org

Event: NHPO Prefessional Networking Event
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Organization: National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO)
Purpose: Networking
Notes: Everyone is invited.
Attire: Business
Location: Molly's Pub at 509 Main St., Houston, Texas
Contact: Lisa Valentin
Phone #:
E-mail: lvalentin@nhpo.us
Website: www.nhpo.us

Event: Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston Gala
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $150
Organization: Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston (CELH)
Purpose: Networking
Notes: Everyone is invited.
Attire: Business
Location: Petroleum Club at 800 Bell, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact:
Phone #: 713-774-5002
E-mail:
Website: www.empresarioslatinos.org

Event: Art Square Open House
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Organization:
Purpose: Visit with the artists in their working studios. Purchase art directly from the artists!
Notes: Participating Artists: Michael Andrew, Artlies, Ann Bell, Rebecca Benitez, Jack Boynton, Karen Briscoe, Charles Buchanan, Nancy Conrad, David Cook, Sandy Enoch, Finch Creative, Phyllis Flax, Gerjuan Gregory, Clemente Garcia-Lassaulx, Kyle Hartman, Daniel Houston, Tim Hughen, Alan Hurwitz, Shoshanna Kahne, Colin Kennedy,Celia Lamkin, Karen Lastre, Diana Livingston, Michelle Miller Shedd, Ashley Mims, Michael Mistric, Richard Nolley, Paula Norwood, Divya Paralkar, Susan Penders, Piedritas Jewelery Designs by Zully, Charlie Rater, Ron Rounsaville, Michelle Miller Shedd, Elisabeth Smith, Robert Santos, Elisabeth Smith, Stella Sullivan, Wendy Wagner. Art Square Studio Gallery: Features The Students of Lassaulx Studio.
Attire: Casual
Location: 2711 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002
Contact: Ben or Vicki
Phone: 713-652-5028
E-mail: vicki@midtownvisions.com
Website: midtownvisions.com

Event: Native American Pow Wow Competition
Date: Saturday, November 8, - Sunday, November 9, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Organization: Traders Village
Purpose: Educational
Notes: More than 100 Native Americans from across the U.S. compete in tow days of traditional singing and dancing. Indian food, a teepee village, demonstrations, story telling and education exhibits are all a part of this event. More than 125 booths contain authentic Native American arts and crafts.
Attire: As you are.
Location: Traders Village at 7979 North Eldridge, Houston, Texas 77041
Contact:
Phone #: 281-890-5500
E-mail:
Website: www.tradersvillage.com

Event: Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm
Cost: $35 and up
Organization: Houston Texans
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes:
Attire: As you are.
Location: Reliant Stadium at One Reliant Park, Houston, Texas
Contact:
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Website: www.ticketmaster.com

Event: Houston Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy - 1st Round of Playoffs
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: $20 and up
Organization: Houston Dynamo
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes:
Attire: As you are.
Location: University of Houston, Robertson Stadium, Houston, Texas
Contact:
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Event: HWIL Quarterly Meeting & Elections
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
Organization: Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL)
Purpose: Elections
Notes: All members are encouraged to attend.,
Attire: As you are.
Location: The Girl Scotts of Houston Building at 3110 S.W. Frwy., Houston, Texas
Contact: Gloria Alvarez
Phone #:
E-mail:
Website: www.hwil.org

Event: Disney on Ice
Date: Wednesday, November 12, - Sunday, Novemeber 16, 2008
Time: Varies
Cost: $16 and up
Organization: Disney on Ice
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes:
Attire: As you are.
Location: Reliant Arena at 8400 Kirby, Houston, Texas
Contact:
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Event: HHCC Member Orientation
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost: Free
Organization: Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Purpose: New and renewing members can attend to learn about the benefits of being a member of the Chamber.
Notes: Please register online
Attire: Business
Location: HHCC Office at 1801 Main Street, Suite 1075, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact: Jorge Mancilla
Phone: 713-644-7070
E-mail: jmancilla@houstonhispanicchamber.com
Website: www.houstonhispanicchamber.com

Event: Latin Grammy's
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $170 and up
Organization: Latin Grammy's
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: Celebrating the accomplishments of latin artists.
Attire: Formal
Location: Toyota Center at 1510 Polk, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact:
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Event: Las Nuevas Tamaleras!
Date: Friday, November 14, - Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm on Friday: 6:00 pm & 10:00 pm on Saturday
Cost: $10 and up
Organization: Talento Bilingüe De Houston (TBH)
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: This legendary favorite comedy is about three contemporary Latinas who get celestial help for their first fling at tamal-making. TBH is honored to have premiered this hilarious production in 1991. Since its premiere, playwright Alicia Mena has produced Las Nuevas Tamaleras yearly to sold out houses throughout the USA, making it one of the longest running Latino/a plays.
Attire: Casual
Location: TBH at 333 South Jensen Dr., Houston, Texas 77003
Contact: Fernando Perez
Phone: 713-222-1213
E-mail: fernando@tbhcenter.org
Website: www.tbhcenter.org

Event: Julieta Venegas in Concert
Date: Friday, November 14, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $55 and up
Organization: El Presente Tour
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: She started playing music at the age of 8, when her parents first sent her to piano lessons. Since then, music grew to be her passion, eventually leading her to become a vocal artist and songwriter. Before her solo career, she collaborated with a few bands in Tijuana, and then later in Mexico D.F. Her first album, Aqui, emerged in 1998 with the collaboration of Gustavo Santaolalla. The appearance of this album initiated her first experience with the many facets of the music industry, some of which included recording, touring, and playing live while a mass of people sang-along to her songs for the first time. In 2000, she recorded her second album, Bueninvento, where she experimented with the electric guitar, and cooperated with producers and musicians: (Gustavo Santaolalla, Meme de Real, Quique Rangel, Toy Hernandez, Joe Chiccarelli and other great musicians.) In 2003 she made her third album, Si, which she recorded and produced between Buenos Aires and Madrid with the company of Cachorro Lopez and Coti Sorokin. In 2006, her 4th album, Limon y Sal, debuted with the help of producer Cachorro. In 2007, she collaborated with Miranda! to make Perfecta, which in 2008 became a chart-topping single in Latin America. In 2008 she made her MTV Unplugged, from which she has released one video, titled 'El Presente'.
Attire: As you are.
Location: Arena Theatre at 7325 Southwest Frwy., Houston, Texas 77003
Contact:
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Event: 40th Annual Fiestas Patrias Parade
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: Free
Organization: Fiestas Patrias
Purpose: Celebrating 40 years, this is the oldes communty sponsored parade. It is a celebration of the great diversity of hour City. An opportunity to demonstrate our music, dance, art, cultures and traditions.
Notes: Parade rescheduled due to IKE. Resechduled due to request by the community. Instituto Latino Americano de Monterrey, Mexico will make its 23rd consecutive appearance.
Attire: Casual
Location: Starts on Milam at Preston, continues on Milam to Bell, onto Ruthven, North on to Shaw Street. Ends on Shaw at Andrews.
Contact: Dolores R. Gallegos
Phone: 713-926-2636
E-mail: fiestas_patrias@hotmail.com
Website:

Event: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: $7
Organization: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
Purpose: Entertainment & Educational
Notes: These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along the bayou's waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even the occasional alligator sunning on the bayou's banks. After your cruise, enjoy a picnic lunch on the new Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade grounds.
Attire: As you are.
Location: See website for pickup points.
Contact:
Phone: 713-752-0314
E-mail: jballard@buffalobayou.org
Website: www.buffalobayou.org

Event: Kenny G in Concert
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $59 and up
Organization: Arena Theatre
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes:
Attire: As you are.
Location: Arena Theatre at 7326 Southwest Frwy., Houston, Texas
Contact:
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Website: www.ticketmaster.com

Event: Madonna in Concert
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $55 and up
Organization: Minutemaid Park
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes:
Attire: As you are.
Location: Minutemaid Park at 501 Crawford, Houston, Texas 77002
Contact:
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Website: www.ticketmaster.com

Event: HHCC Health Summit
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Time: 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: Members: $20; Non-members $30
Organization: Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Purpose: The Hispanic community faces some critical health care issues. This summit will allow attendees the opportunity to hear from experts in the health industry. Expo will include various health screenings.
Notes: Limited Expo Tables available
Attire: Business
Location: Westin Galleria, Monarch Room, at 5060 W. Alabama, Houston, Texas
Contact: Veronica Longoria
Phone: 713-644-7070
E-mail: vlongoria@houstonhispanicchamber.com
Website: www.houstonhispanicchamber.com

Event: Houston End End Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: Sponsorships Available
Organization: Houston East End Chamber of Commerce
Purpose: Networking
Notes:
Attire: Business
Location: Hilton Americas Hotel at 1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas 77010
Contact:
Phone #:
E-mail:
Website: www.eecoc.org

Event: NAHREP Networking Mixer & Scholarship Fundraiser
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Organization: National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
Purpose: Networking
Notes:
Attire: Business
Location: , Houston, Texas 77010
Contact: Sylvia Guillen
Phone #: 713-291-9378
E-mail:
Website: www.nahrep-houston.org

Event: NHPO Professional Networking Breakfast Sponsored by New York Life
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $15/buffet
Organization: National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO)
Purpose: Networking
Notes: Everyone is invited.
Attire: Business Casual
Location: Doneraki Restaurant at 300 Gulf Center, Houston, Texas
Contact: Sylvia Guillen
Phone #:
E-mail: sguillen@nhpo.us
Website: www.nhpo.us

Event: Día de la Comunidad de Target at TBH!
Date: November 22, 2008
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Organization: Talento Bilingüe de Houston
Purpose: Join us for a day of free family fun at the Día de Ia Comunidad de Target at Talento Bilingüe de Houston on November 22nd, 2008 from 11am 4 pm. Enjoy music, theatre, delicious food, hands-on art activities and more as we celebrate Latino heritage.
Notes: Join us for a day of free family fun at the Día de Ia Comunidad de Target at Talento Bilingüe de Houston on November 22nd, 2008 from 11am 4 pm. Enjoy music, theatre, delicious food, hands-on art activities and more as we celebrate Latino heritage.

We are so honored that Target continues to work with us as partners in celebrating the Latino arts according to Jorge Piña, artistic director of Talento Bilingue de Houston. Last year Target funded our 30 year anniversary celebrations and this year we are presenting something very special called Dia de la Comunidad de Target. This festival created for the community will present Tejano/rock bands at the Guadalupe Plaza, Folklorico dance and children theatre companies on the TBH main stage, food booths, community information booths and interactive craft arts for children in the parking lot. The best part of this festival is that the community will have an opportunity to visit the renovated gallery and theatre space, walk into the new dance studio and check out the new and much improved parking lot, said Jorge Piña.
Attire: Comfortable
Location: 333 South Jensen Drive
Contact: Jorge Pina
Phone: 713-222-1213
E-mail: jorge@tbhcenter.org
Website: www.tbhcenter.org

Event: 59th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2008
Time: 9:00 am
Cost: Free
Organization: H-E-B
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: The Houston’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1949, when Santa arrived at Union Station and rode his sleigh to the downtown Foley's. That led to a 44-year tradition – the Foley's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In later years, Bank United and Washington Mutual each claimed the title sponsorship. In 2006, H-E-B was named the new title sponsor of the parade. The Parade also received a new look and logo, and is now referred to as the H-E-B Holiday Parade.
Attire: As you are.
Location: Downtown, Houston, Texas
Contact: Tracy
Phone #: 713-654-8808
E-mail: tracy@ifest.org
Website: www.hebparade.com

Event: Houston Ballet - The Nutcracker
Date: Friday, November 28, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $18 and up
Organization: Houston Ballet
Purpose: Entertainment
Notes: Everyone is invited.
Attire: As you are.
Location: Wortham Theatre Center, Houston, Texas
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