Events In Houston This Weekend

There are lots of events in Houston each weekend, but we shine our light only on the ones that offer an entertaining, enhancing and enlightening experience.

Ensemble Theater

"The Man Who Saved New Orleans" is currently playing at Midtown Houston's favorite live playhouse, Ensemble Theatre. Acclaimed Houston playwright, Thomas Thomas Meloncon
loosely based this contemporary work upon many of the facts, misinformation and assumptions about one of the worst national disasters in the United States of America.

The drama reveals the dynamics and psyche of a family uprooted by Hurricane Katrina from the Creole soil that gave them strength, family loyalty and purpose.

They struggle to find happiness as they thirst for their former sense life, love and unity after the family finds itself 280 miles west of New Orleans in Houston, Texas.

Houston Auto Show 2009, Reliant Park ,January 24-February 1, 2009.




New cars, supercars and latest concept vehicles from all of the automakers are all under one roof. The Houston Auto Show is the largest auto show in the southwest, finishes it's week long stay in the city.

Automotive enthusiasts attending the 2009 Houston Auto Show will have a plenty to talk about this year, after getting a peak at the array of spectacular concept cars and the latest automotive products.


Festa Di Carnevale, Sunday, February 1 from 3:30-5:30pm at the Italian Cultural and Community Center at 1101 Milford Street near Midtown Houston in the Museum District. Festa di Carnevale" is an Italian festival for children that is full of costumes, parties, and celebrations before the time of "quaresima", a time of quiet introspection 40 days prior to Easter. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun by dressing up as well!

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Parks/Gardens

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What’s Happening in Houston this Week

Midtown Houston will really be swinging when the Ensemble Theater Houston’s production of the classic Ain’t Misbehavin’ opens this week. The play directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris is sure to delight theater goers.

It's wall to wall music and non-stop entertainment captures the music and spirit of early 1900’s and the world renowned musician Thomas ‘Fats” Waller.

The legendary composer, known for living a carefree life in the fast lane, is credited with being one of the originators of swing music. The jazz influenced rhythms set the tone for every scene in this American theater classic.

This is one show you don’t want to miss, so if you can’t make it to the Ensemble opening night June 26, 2008, remember the production runs through Jul. 20, 2008.

The Ensemble Theater is one of the easiest places to find in town, it‘s a couple of trainstops from downtown. Metrorail trains put you off just a few feet from the front door of Midtown Houston’s most intimate theater.

[Where: 3535 Main St, Houston. TX 77002]

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Places to Visit Mother’s Day Weekend in Houston

Ensemble Theater




Headlining every mom’s wish list is a night on the town. A wonderful way to accomplish that is by concluding her eventful Mother’s Day, in the intimate setting of the George Hawkins main stage, for the evening performance of Midtown Houston's Ensemble Theater’s theatrical production of "Ashes to Africa".
[Where:3535 Main St Houston 77002]


Houston's Children's Museum





Create an exciting gift for your mother at the HCM. Couple this museum visit with a Metro train ride to Midtown Houston and she’ll have a day to remember.
Moms receive FREE admission to HCM on Mother’s Day when accompanied by a child.

Miller Outdoor Theater



The admission is free for the classical ballet adaptation of Madame Butterfly, it’s one show that every mom will love to see this weekend. The Mother’s Day performance is set to Puccini’s magnificent score and produced by the Houston Ballet.



The 21st Annual HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE





Why not treat that hip, chic mom of yours to an early Mothers Day surprise? Saturday take her to see this year’s Art Car parade featuring more than 250 amazing motorized creations.

You better get there early to get one of the shaded spots along the parade route that starts at Taft and Allen Parkway moves towards downtown, then on to Bagby and back down Allen Parkway ending at Shepherd.

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Things You Can Do In and Around Midtown This Weekend

How to Build and Tap into Relationships using Networking.

Don’t’ let the name fool you, networking, is really jargon, for plain old meeting people. Something you can easily do.

When you attend workshops and seminars take the time to introduce yourself to as many people as possible, conference presenters and attendees. A conversation-starter can be an object; or introducing two people, offering help or just being a newcomer to the conference looking for information. If your interest is genuine, it will open the door to allow others to share themselves with you.

Conferences and workshops are perfect occasions to connect with your online friends and exchange ideas in person, for a change. Focus on connecting with people it doesn’t matter if they are decision makers or not. It’s about connecting.

If the person you're talking to isn't a candidate to become a client, perhaps they can become a joint venture partner, a vendor or a referral source.

Need something to do in Midtown this weekend ? I’ve got a place where you can put your networking skills to the test this weekend.

Ensemble Theater


Sty of the Blind Pig, by Phillip Hayes Dean. Directed by Eileen J. Morris
Drama • Classic • PG-13

Production Run: Mar. 15– Apr. 13, 2008
Preview Dates: Mar. 15, 16, 19
Opening Night: Mar. 20
Student Matinees: Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 9


The Ensemble Theatre
[Where:3535 Main Street,Houston, Texas,7702]
713.520.0055


Women Dieing in Poverty When Will U.S. Congress Help

Did you know that, of the one billion people living in extreme poverty around the world, 70 percent are women? Or that women do about 66 percent of the world's work and yet receive less than five percent of its income? Or that women produce half the world's food but own just one percent of its farmland?
I didn’t either until I read it at Women Thrive, here is a short recap of their article and how Midtown Houston’s residents can help them.

Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive (GROWTH) Act (H.R.2965, S.2069)

This is the name of the bill currently pending in both chambers of Congress. It aims to reshape U.S. foreign aid and trade policy in four ways that empower women. WHAT DOES THE BILL DO?

1. Provide funds to help women start and grow their own business;
2. Provide training and education to women to improve their wages and working conditions;
3. Ensure that U.S. trade policy is beneficial to women and families living in poverty; and
4. Enhance women's land and property rights by prompting U.S. development agencies to work with women and organizations in the developing world addressing these disparities.

Investing in women is the surest way to end global poverty. This bill can put U.S. foreign policy on the right track toward exactly the kind of change that's needed to achieve an end to poverty.

WHAT YOU CAN DO? Join in sending a message to your Senators and Representative urging congressional passage of the GROWTH Act in 2008. If your lawmakers have not signed on as cosponsors, urge them to do so.
Here is where you can let Midtown’s voice be heard about the GROWTH Act.

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Midtown Houston Artist, Sign-up for “Art in the Park”

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Art In The Park


The 2nd Midtown “ Art in the Park” is closing artist applications Friday, March 7th. This urban art event will feature local and regional artist booths along the walking path in Elizabeth Baldwin Park, 1702 Elgin, between Chenevert and Crawford.

The Art festival offers an ideal setting for artist and patrons to meet and greet while experiencing an eclectic range of art, in a casual atmosphere.

Artist who work with metal, mixed media, jewelry, digital art and a whole lot more are invited to participate.
Here are the details on booths for “Art in the Park.”

[Where:1702 Elgin,Houston]


Send your Kids to Ensemble Theater for Spring Break




The Ensemble Theater is registering young performers for its March 17th-March 21st “Spring Breakout Session”. The session will focus on experiencing the arts, through the stimulating and exciting world of the performing arts using visual interpretation.

Three (3) field trips to view different art venues are scheduled. The young performers will present their artistic interpretation of information gained from the field trips, at the end of the fun-filled week.

Register Now

[Where: 3535 Main St, Houston]



How to Create a Your Own T-Shirts with Spray Paint


Are you a hands-on person whose not bothered by a little paint on your hands? Take a look at this how-to project, on creating graphic shirts, from E-How.Com. It details everything you need to print your own T-shirts with spray paint. It’s an easy way to put your great idea on any fabric.

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The Ensemble Opens "Gem of the Ocean"

Wednesday is your last chance to preview, Gem of the Ocean, by August Wilson.

The theatrical production centers around a fiery matriarch, and a young man from Alabama, searching for a new life. The essential qualities of strength, endurance, and community are the adhesives that connects the characters together, as he embarks on a spiritual journey to find a city in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

If you can’t make it to opening night: Jan. 31, remember the production runs thru– Feb. 24, 2008.

[Where:3535 Main St.]Midtown Houston
There's a New Midtown Bistro

Where else but Midtown can you combine 'comfort food' and skyline views? Spectacular Downtown views from the rooftop bar will greet you at Midtown's newest bistro, Open City. Rooftop rental and/or reservations are available.
Open City
[where:2416 Brazos (at Bagby)Houston,Tx]
713.522.0118

University Corridor Workshops

The final meeting for the urban corridor planning process will be held Wednesday and Thursday , January 30-31 from 6-9 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Westheimer.

The forums began in June 2006, with the intent to create new city ordinances to shape land development in the corridors along Metro rail lines. This will be your final chance to speak up and say if you want the project to be rushed or flushed.

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