KVPAC’s Encore Players Valentine Date Night performance of SYLVIA

A special Valentine Date Night performance the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, February 13th from 8:0o pm to 10:00 pm.  Sylvia is a romantic comedy about a husband, wife and the free-spirited dog who comes between them!  Sponsored by Waggin Tails Pet Ranch.  Special ticket pricing applies for our Valentine “Date Night” performance only.  Ticket price includes complimentary dessert & coffee during intermission.  Advance tickets are $15 online at www.kvpac.org; or $18 at the door. Group rate is $15 per seat for groups of 10 or more. Contact: Lisa Connolly, KVPAC Marketing Director, 281-829-2787 281-829-2787, lconnolly@KVPAC.org.

KVPAC’s Family Art Workshop: Swimmy

Family Arts Workshop at KVPAC are alot of fun for everyone.  Families enjoy workshops TOGETHER!  Each workshop is based on a featured book followed by an activity as noted. On February 19th from 5:oo pm to 7:oo pm is a dramatic reading based on the book by Leo Lionni followed by a very fishy art workshop!  A parent must attend with their child. Parents are free, $15 for the first  child & $10 for siblings. Register online at www.kvpac.org.  For more information, contact  Lisa Connolly, KVPAC Marketing Director, 281-829-2787 or at lconnolly@KVPAC.org.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center is located at 2501 S. Mason Rd #290, (located in the Great Southwest Equestrian) in Katy.

Nickel Day in Downtown Rosenberg

The Downtown Merchants of Rosenberg will host the second nickel day in downtown on February 13, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Several merchants will have items available for only a nickel.  The Soda Fountain will have nickel cones.  Both Downtown parks will have free crafts to make with your family like string art, valentines cards, cookie decorating and more.

February Fun at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church

Bring the family and enjoy dinner and a drop in Bible study every Wednesday evening starting at 600 pm.  Dinner starts at 6:00 pm for $3 per person with a $12 maximum per family.  Drop-in Bible study starts at 7:00 pm.  Childcare is available. 

February 14th – Family Valentine’s Day Pop Concert

February 16th – Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Kick Off

February 28th – A Special Visit from Old Testament Scholar, John Holbert.  Mr. Holbert will be preaching on The Surprise of Grace and this will be followed by a luncheon.

Holy Covenant United Methodist Church is located at 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, TX.  For more information, please call the church office a 281-579-1200 or visit www.holycov.org.

Little Women the Musical at Fort Bend Theatre

The beloved story of the March sisters comes to life in award-winning Fort Bend Theatre’s production of Little Women the Broadway Musical, to be performed January 29th – February 20th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm at 2815 N. Main St in Stafford.  Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, this timeless production features the exciting adventures of the four March sisters – aspiring author Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious Amy, and kind-hearted Beth – and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts. Directed by the talented Glenn Sharp, Little Women offers a powerful score that soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope and is sure to delight both young and old.

Fifth Annual Girlfriend’s Giggle

Ladies, you won’t want to miss the Fifth Annual Girlfriend’s Giggle, a big girl’s pajama party that supports the Fort Bend County Women’s Center. Come with your best gal pals dressed in your favorite pjs and fuzzy slippers for an evening full of shopping, food, drinks, indulgences, raffle, silent auction, and much, much more! Tickets are $60 a person including dinner and one indulgence for the evening. Additional indulgences are $3 each. All proceeds go toward aiding survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Held February 4th from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm at the Fluor Corporation, One Fluor Daniel Drive, Sugar Land, Tx 77478.  For more information please contact Ann Budill at abudill@fortbendwomenscenter.org or visit here.

Annie Auditions at Fort Bend Theatre January 25th

Annie Auditions will be held at Fort Bend Theatre tonight from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Children ages 7-12 are needed for orphans and ensemble. Teens and adults are needed for non-orphan leads and ensemble. Please bring your resume, headshot or recent photo and be prepared to sing an upbeat number not from Annie (bring sheet music or a cd with no vocals.) For more information, call (281) 208-3333 or visit http://www.fortbendtheatre.cm.  This delightful musical will be presented at the Stafford Centre March 5th , 6th and 7th.

Fort Bend Theatre, 2815 N. Main, Stafford, Tx 77477

Family Friendly Superbowl Football Party at Times Square

You won’t want to miss a fun family friendly football party at Times Square Entertainment on February 7th.  The party starts at 5:00 and runs until close with the game shown on all of their Big Screens over the lanes so you won’t miss any of the Super Bowl action! Special: ONLY $15 per person: ($40 value) includes 2 games of bowling (shoes included), 2 games of laser tag, $10 game card, and 24 oz drink. $7 large single topping pizzas 5pm – close. For more information, please visit www.timessquaretx.com.

Times Square Entertainment, 402 W. Grand Parkway South, Katy.

A Tribute to Katy Annual Gala

Katy Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Annual Gala “A Tribute to Katy”.  The event will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 6:30 to 11:30 pm. 

There evening will include a Silent Auction and Cocktails from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Dinner and a Program from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, followed by Dancing and Enterment beginning at 9:00 pm.

Located at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, Texas, they will be recognizing the Volunteer of the Year: Charles and Gayle Boggess; Business of the Year: LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch/Vista Equities Group; Citizen of the Year:  Honorable William (“Bill”) Yeoman, Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 5, Place 2.

For more information, to buy a program ad, donate an auction item, or purchase tickets/tables, please visit www.katychamber.com.

Cheer Clinic with Morton Ranch High School Cheerleaders

The Morton Ranch High School Cheerleaders will be having a CHEER CLINIC on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Morton Ranch High School Auxiliary Gym from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Boys and Girls ages 4 to 14 are welcome to participate.Registration begins at 8:30am. Show-offs for parents will begin at 12:30pm. Your child will learn several cheers and a dance!!Also, participants get to perform at a Morton Ranch High School Basketball Game on February 2. Registration is $20.00 until January 20. After January 20, the cost is $25.00. Cost includes a t-shirt, snack & drink during the clinic and 1 participant ticket to the basketball game. Please contact Coach Eberly at LorraineJEberly@KATYISD.ORG or 281-237-7899 if you need any other information.

4th Annual Heart of Katy Fun Run/Walk

On February 20th, you’re invited to join CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital’s sanctioned, certified 5K Fun Run and Walk. This event will include a 5K Run, 1 Mile Kids Run and a 1 Mile Family Walk|Run.  Each dollar raised will stay in our community, supporting the only Comprehensive Heart Program in Katy. Enjoy a fun-filled day for the entire family.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Event Timeline:

7:00 – 8:00 a.m…………. Late Registration, Packet Pickup

8:00 a.m………………… Announcements and Line Up

8:15 a.m………………… 1 Mile Kids Run begins

8:30 a.m………………… 5K Run begins

9:15 a.m………………… Family Walk begins

Following the race, stay for the awards and after party.

 

Entry Fees: (per entrant)

5K Race:  $30  

1 Mile Kids Race (12 & under):  $20

1 Mile Family Walk: $15

Save $5.00 per entrant if you sign up before February 1st!

 

Packets can be picked up on Friday, February 19 from 12 noon – 7:00 p.m. at CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital, 701 S. Fry Rd., Katy, Texas 77450 (use fountain entrance).  Registration form.

 

 

Pancakes & Pajamas Children’s Festival

Jump out of bed and go enjoy the magical children’s festival  Wacky Wonka and the Pancake Factory!  

Fort Bend Junior Service League and Texas Children’s Hospital bring you a day filled with adventure and fun, including a scrumdiddlyumptious pancake breakfast, magical themed make-and take, literature & craft activities, book fair, vendors, raffle, door prizes, face painting, contests, concessions and many more wild and wacky adventures for the entire family!  Raffle tickets will also be available for $5 each or five tickets for $20.

This wonderful adventure benefiting East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry and Fort Bend Lawyers Care will take place Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Honor Roll School at 4111 Sweetwater Boulevard, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. 

Admission Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  Advance tickets can be purchased at Joann’s at 16185 City Walk in Sugarland or all Fort Bend County Randall’s locations.  Ticket also available through FBJSL members.  For Ticket sale inquiries, e-mail pancakes@fbjsl.com.

Bye Bye Birdie at Morton Ranch High School

Morton Ranch High School Fine Arts Department presents “Bye Bye Birdie” in the MRHS Performing Arts Center January 21, 2010 through January 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm.  Presale tickets are $8.00 for students and $10.00 for adults. Please join us at the Ranch!

MRHS Performing Arts Center is located at 21000 Franz Rd, Katy, TX.

Thoroughly Modern Millie at Faith West Academy Auditorium this Weekend

Calling all Flappers! Faith West Academy Performing Arts will present the Tony Award-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, with performances at 7:00 pm on Saturday, January16th;and a special matinee performance at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 17th at the Faith West Academy Auditorium, 2225 Porter Road. Travel with Millie, played by sophomore Abby Munton, as she searches for a new life in 1922 New York City.It’s crazy fun, it’s frisky flappers, and it’s Thoroughly Modern Millie. Tickets are $10 general admission for all performances. For more information call (281) 391-5433 (281) 391-5433 or go to www.faithwest.org.

KVPAC’s Family Art Workshop: Frank the Monster

Family Arts Workshop at KVPAC are alot of fun for everyone.  Families enjoy workshops TOGETHER!  Each workshop is based on a featured book followed by an activity as noted. On February 6th from 5:oo pm to 7:oo pm is Monster Pinata!  A parent must attend with their child. Parents are free, $15 for the first  child & $10 for siblings. Register online at www.kvpac.org.  For more information, contact  Lisa Connolly, KVPAC Marketing Director, 281-829-2787 or at lconnolly@KVPAC.org.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center is located at 2501 S. Mason Rd #290, (located in the Great Southwest Equestrian) in Katy.

KVPAC’s Encore Players presents SYLVIA

On February 5, 6, 12, 19 & 20 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center presents SYLVIA, a romantic comedy about a husband, wife and the free-spirited dog who comes between them!  This event is sponsored by Waggin Tails Pet Ranch.  Advance ticket prices are $12 online at www.kvpac.org; or $15 at the door. Group pricing is $10 per ticket for groups of 10 or more.  For more information please contact Lisa Connolly, KVPAC Marketing Director, 281-829-2787  or e-mail lconnolly@KVPAC.org.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center is located at 2501 S. Mason Rd #290, (located in the Great Southwest Equestrian).

2010 Children’s Art & Poetry Contest

Children ages 6 – 12 who live in Harris, Fort Bend or Montgomery County are eligible to participate in an annual art and poetry contest.

Deadline to submit work is March 31, 2010, but children will receive 5 points which will count toward their total score if they submit their work prior to March 15th.

Children are encouraged to submit their work as soon as possible as it will be posted on the web site (no names will be shown on the entries as independent judges will be judging the entries on their merit alone and will not be given the names of the children).

There are three categories – art (1st – 2nd grade), art (3rd – 5th grade) and poetry (3rd – 5th grade).

Gift certificates to Memorial City Mall will be awarded to the children with winning entries as follows:

Best of Show—$200

1st Place—$150

2nd Place—$100

3rd Place—$75

Honorable Mention-$50

Contest & sponsor information

Contest form

Contest rules

For more information, contact contest director, Linda Moore – 281-582-3986 or lmoore@hal-pc.org.

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