Rodeo In Houston

Some of the things to do that people from all over the world come to the rodeo in Houston to enjoy are the livestock judging competitions, bronco and bull riding cowboys and the Houston rodeo concert. The rodeo is about more than just looking at the young bronco buster trying to stick like glue to horses who seem determined to send them hurling into the dirt. It's a potpourri of competitions going on all around the stadium, including a tasty barbecue cookoff and a huge carnival with all kinds of hair raising rides.

Livestock Competitions

People begin arriving at the center early in the day just to see the livestock competitions. It's best to arrive there a least one or two hours before the rodeo begins. That will give you some time to walk around Reliant center and view the steers, sheep and other Texas farm animals in their pens and cages being groomed and feed while their young owners nervously await a chance to parade their livestock show entrants before a panel of judges. You may be able to ask some of the young farmers a few questions about raising their animals.

Go Tejano Day At The Rodeo

When Tejano Day kicks off, there will be tons of entertainment all around the grounds of the stadium. To showcase their cultural heritage the list below shows just a sampling of the Tejano events scheduled for the rodeo.

Mariachi Contest
The Hometown Boys
Tejano Battle of the Bands

Everyone enjoys the Fiesta Charra. It's a vibrant and colorful event punctuated by traditional Mexican folk dance, fabulous music and lots of beautiful horses and riders in the Reliant Center's Main Arena.
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Black Heritage Day At The Houston Rodeo

Each year the excitement and fun at the stadium and during the show focuses on the contributions, achievements and heritage of African American heroes in the local community, education and the black cowboys who were pioneers in this city and the state of Texas.
The major highlight of Black Heritage Day At The Houston Rodeo is the thousands of dollars in scholarships the Black Heritage Committee presents to deserving high school seniors.The Houston Rodeo concert features the top stars from R&B, Hip Hop and Jazz. Some of the past entertainers have been:

Beyonce
Maze
Gladys Knight

Other popular African American that are scheduled to perform during this years rodeo are:
Tuesday, March 9: Darius Rucker
Thursday, March 18: Black Eyed Peas

Here is the complete schedule of Houston Rodeo concert performers in 2010:


Tuesday, March 2: Alan Jackson

Wednesday, March 3: Dierks Bentley

Thursday, March 4: Kenny Chesney

Friday, March 5: Black Heritage, Mary J. Blige

Saturday, March 6: Jason Aldean

Sunday, March 7: Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato

Monday, March 8: Tim McGraw

Tuesday, March 9: Darius Rucker

Wednesday, March 10: Rascal Flatts

Thursday, March 11: Brad Paisley

Friday, March 12: Toby Keith

Saturday, March 13: Blake Shelton

Sunday, March 14: Go Tejano Day

Monday, March 15: Lady Antebellum

Tuesday, March 16: Keith Urban

Wednesday, March 17: Gary Allan

Thursday, March 18: Black Eyed Peas

Friday, March 19: Eli Young Band

Saturday, March 20: Brooks & Dunn - The Last Rodeo Tour

Sunday, March 21: Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber

This year Mary J Blige takes center stage on Black Heritage Day March 5th. The 9 time Grammy winner is one of the 23 artist performing at Reliant Stadium during this years Houston Rodeo concert.

Don't wait until the last minute to buy your tickets. They are on sale at a variety of locations around the around the city.

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Things To Do This Weekend in Houston

I can't believe it's the weekend already? Frankly it's half over and I'm just getting around to filling y'all in on the cool things to do in Houston . I've been really busy working on my midterm project. So excess my tardiness but anywho! This weekend in Houston the ABC's are for azalea's, Beatles and cowboys.

The rodeo has to be tops on everybody's list of things to do in Houston this weekend. The Jonas Brothers are headlining the show, but every Houstonian knows that we spend far more time carousing through the exhibits and the carnival than anything else.

For those who are animal-shy how about a night filled with old school Beatles tunes. The Houston Symphony will orchestrate the sounds of John, Paul, Ringo and George Sunday night.

It's a good night to bring your kid out to hear this Houston Pops concert as Michael Krajewski, conducts original castmembers from Beatlemania”. The evening also features other well known tunes of the 60's like “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “California Dreamin’” and “Surfin’ USA.”

Sunday is the last day to get for the popular Houston event the Azalea Trails. It's thier 74th season and the mild winter has enabled local flowering shrubs to grow rich burst of colors throughout he trail.

I may not make it to any of these events if I don't get my project finished so, for now, chao!

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Things to do In and Around Midtown Houston This Weekend

Every kid loves them and most dad's, if just for a day, envy the saddle-worn riders on horseback that end their trail ride with a final trot through the downtown streets.

Hands down. the best free event in Houston this weekend will be the Rodeo Houston 2009 parade. Be prepared in case the usual chilly blast accompanies the festivities.

If you're like me and avoid cold weather, rush hour traffic, honey do's and other domestic chores, I have the 411 on fun things to do indoors on the last few days of this month.


Houston's Black History Collection

The community is invited to participate in compiling photos documents and related items that celebrate and tell the stories of Houston's African American community.
Pictures from professional, political, schools, church and sporting events can be brought in for review to the Johnson Branch Library from 10 am to 1 pm Saturday.

Green Home and Garden Workshop

Help the world, Houston and your backyard become a greener place. If you can pull yourself to leave the comforts of your pad in Midtown Houston, take a short trip, to the local The Harris County Extension Office, for a Green Home and Garden Workshop.

Learn the best practices for composting, picking low maintenance plants and handling invasive varieties.

Experts on hand will discuss two hot topics that can help reduce your carbon footprint.

BUILDING HOMES FROM RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Dan Phillips, Homebuilder, Phoenix Commotion

LOW COST ENERGY SAVING IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME
Jeff Kaplan, Owner, New Living Hardware.

Hanging Out In Downtown Houston

If your idea of an exciting fun weekend involves something more physical, there's the ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run for willing participants.

There is no doubt about it, Toyota Center has the best nighttime action. It'll becomes the battleground for HBO's Wold Championship Boxing Event.

You can expect your adrenaline to get kicked up a couple of notches if you can land a ringside seat.

Hometown favorite's JUAN DIAZ and Olympic Silver Medalist, ROCKY JUAREZ are both after new belts during Saturday's title matches.

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