Cinco Charities Hosts “Sip n Stroll” Wine Tasting
Katy Residents now have their own event for wine lovers! Save the date, Thursday, Sept. 23rd, 5:30 to 8:30, for the 1st Annual Cinco Charities Sip n Stroll. There will be over 20 wine tasting stations, restaurant and chef demos, a specialty brew sampling station, a silent auction and live music.
Villagio Town Center provides the perfect venue. Centered around a cobblestone courtyard with a picturesque fountain and clock tower, Villagio has the atmosphere of a Tuscan village. Villagio is located at the northeast corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road.
Ginger Hopper, Chairperson for Cinco Charities, said, “The Sip n Stroll will be a first of its kind Katy event. We’re excited to partner with Food and Vine Time to make this event a regional favorite.”
Cinco Charities, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing temporary housing for individuals and their families who are hospitalized or receiving treatment in local medical facilities for a serious medical condition. It has been providing housing since 2008. Keller Williams Katy, also located in the Villagio Center, founded and sponsors Cinco Charities.
For more information and to get your tickets contact Sip n Stroll. Tickets are $25 and only 1,000 tickets will be available.
2010 Independence Day Fireworks Show at Katy Mills Mall
The 21st Annual Katy Freedom Celebration fireworks display will be held at Katy Mills Mall on Sunday, July 4th. The fireworks are launched between the east side of the mall and Katy Fort Bend Road. This display begins at dark (approximately 9:00 p.m.) and can be viewed from several miles around the mall area.
This event has been a huge success in the past due to the generous contributions of the neighbors and businesses in the Katy community. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to this annual event, please send your check made payable to “Katy Freedom Celebration” at the City of Katy, 5718 Second Street, Katy TX 77493. Cash donations are accepted also. Please direct questions to cshafer@cityofkaty.com or call 281.391.4711.
Fourth of July Fun at Times Square Entertainment
Beat the Heat with this Cool Special – Only $15.99 (+tax) ALL DAY. Each guest will get UNLIMITED bowling, billiards and laser tag PLUS a $3 game card for the arcade. Times Square Entertainment is located at 402 W. Grand Parkway #110. Call 281.395.8555 for more information or you can visit our website at www.timessquaretx.com
Little Shop of Horrors at Miller Outdoor Theatre
From July 13th – 18th, starting at 8:15 pm you can enjoy Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of Seymour, a timid and nerdy sales clerk at the seedy Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists, barely in business in lower Manhattan. He achieves fame and fortune after he discovers an exotic plant named Audrey II, a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. A Greek chorus of hip soul singers narrates the thriller with a score in the 1960s style of rock and roll, doo-wop, and Motown. Audrey’s appetite grows to gigantic proportions as the cast rapidly diminishes. This show promises to be an audience favorite! (captioned performance on July 16)
Produced by Theatre Under The Stars. Miller Outdoor Theater is located at 100 Concert Drive, Houston, TX.
Summer Sounds featuring Jerry Diaz & Hanna’s Reef
Break out the tropical shirts and flip flops for this installment of Summer Sounds at LaCenterra Cinco Ranch! From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on July 1st, you can enjoy the sounds of Jerry Diaz & Hanna’s Reef. Hanna’s Reef frontman and founder Jerry Diaz is a songwriter and solo performer. The son of a merchant marine (R.L. Diaz) from the coast of Venezuela, and an artist (Irene Rivera) from Mexico, Diaz has both the nautical spirit and the gypsy flair running through his veins. For more information, visit www.hannasreef.com. The Summer Sounds series runs Thursdays through July 15.
ExxonMobil Star-Spangled Salute
On July 4th at 8:30 the Houston Symphony, led by Principle Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski, presents a rousing musical salute to Independence day . Hear Tchaikovsky’s stirring 1812 Overture and a selection of American favorites followed by a fantastic fireworks display.
Produced by Houston Symphony. Fireworks courtesy of Miller Outdoor Theatre. Miller Outdoor Theatre is located at 100 Concert Drive, Houston, TX.
Once Upon a Time in Mexico Feast at Alamo Drafthouse on Mason Road
By Lacy Smythe Edmondson
Join us Saturday, June 26 at 8 PM at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on Mason Road for a traditional Mexican feast set to Robert Rodriguez’s classic film, Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Reserve your seat today for $7 which will be deducted from the total price of the meal and screening ($45 includes movie ticket, food & beer – gratuity and tax not included).
In this sequel to ‘Desperado’, a Mexican drug lord pretends to overthrow the Mexican government, and is connected to a corrupt CIA agent who at that time, demands retribution from his worst enemy to carry out the drug lord’s uprising against the government.
Concert in the Plaza at Sugar Land
They are back by popular demand! Join us for a high energy concert featuring FRIED ICE CREAM and visit www.friedicecreamband.com for a taste of their music. From 7:00 pm. to 9:00 pm on Friday, June 25th, visit concert in the plaza in Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Ste. 250, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.
Fidelity FutureStage Finale at Miller Outdoor Theatre
On June 30th at 8:30, the Houston Symphony concert featuring the Fidelity FutureStage Music Competition winners will be conducted by Houston Symphony Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski. The concert will showcase the student performers throughout the program, with a grand finale featuring all four acts in “Seventy-Six Trombones” from The Music Man. Produced by Houston Symphony.
Miller Outdoor Theater is 100 Concert Drive, Houston, TX 77030.
Summer Movie Programs for Kids
Looking for a great way to beat the heat? If you don’t already know, both Cinemark and AMC have weekly discounted movies for kids. The shows start at 10:00 am and tickets are $1.00 each. The summer line up is as follows!
AMC Theater at Katy Mills
Jun 22 Imagine That
Jun 29 Monsters vs. Aliens
Jul 6 Madagascar
Jul 13 Madagascar 2
Jul 20 Hotel for Dogs
Jul 27 Kung Fu Panda
Aug 3 Spiderwick Chronicles
Aug 10 Mystery Title
Cinemark
Jun 23/24 Shrek the 3rd
Jun 30/Jul 1 Surf’s Up
July 7/8 Monsters Vs. Aliens
Jul 14/15 Kung Fu Panda
Jul 21/22 Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs
Jul 28/29 Planet 51
Aug 4/5 Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Aug 11.12 Open Season
Radio Disney’s StarStruck Celebration
Sugar Land Town Square and Radio Disney invite families out for a 4th of July StarStruck celebration from on July 2nd from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm! The Radio Disney Road Crew will be onsite to kick off the holiday weekend with fun activities for all ages and a chance to win exciting prizes. Sugar Land is StarStruck and you don’t want to miss this event!
Sugar Land Town Square is located at 15958 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land, TX.
Storytime and Book Signing
Visit Katy Budget Books on Tuesday, June 22nd for Storytime and a Book Signing. Rosemary Smith will be reading “Lizard Tales: Lizzie Walks on the Wild Side” from 10-11am and then signing her book from 11-12 noon.
Katy Budget Books is located at 2450 Fry Rd.; Katy, TX. For more information, please call 281-578-7770 or visit www.katybooks.com.
A Juneteenth Gospel Celebration at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Looking for something to do this evening? Miller Outdoor Theatre has a great line up this summer – and it’s all free!
Tonight, June 20th begining at 6:00 pm enjoy a Juneteenth Gospel Celebration showcases the African American gospel traditions of Houston and the Gulf Coast region with performances by Endurance, The Good News Gospel Choir and The Kingdom Aires. Produced by Houston Institute for Culture.
4th of July Jamboree
The Smith Ranch will be holding a 4th of July Jamboree. All proceeds go to the Foundation to help kids be able to participate in Cheerleading, Baseball, and Equine sports. This year they are excited to say that they will have live bands Two Tons of Steel, Granger Smith, and other local bands for you entertainment. Also there will be Water Slides, Bounce houses, Paddle Boats, Car show, silent auction, BBQ Cook-off (contact for entry information), and tons of fun for the entire family!!! Beer and Wine will be available.
The event will run from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child. .
Cow Costume Clinic at Chick-fil-a
National Cow Appreciation Day is rapidly approaching- Dress like a cow and eat for free from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. June 29th! Chick-fil-A makes it easy: join us for our June Cow Costume Clinic, and we’ll help you make the costume! Chick-fil-a Cinco Ranch, 23860 Westheimer Pkwy., Katy, TX
La Centerra at Cinco Ranch Announces Upcoming Events
La Centerra at Cinco Ranch, Katy and West Houston’s place to shop and play, announces special events and family fun through July 15, 2010.
Events offered by LaCenterra are free and open to the public. Showtimes, dates and performers subject to change. New events added regularly. For center information and the most up-to-date calendar of events, including in-store promotions and additional retailer special events, please visit LaCenterra.com.
All events are in LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch’s Heritage Square (central courtyard) unless otherwise noted, 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard at Grand Parkway, Katy, Texas 77494. Read more
Disco Inferno at Chick-Fil-A
Visit Cinco Ranch Chick-fil-A on June 22nd from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm for Disco Inferno! This is sure to be a fun day filled with Wii dancing, 70’s trivia, smiley faces, and a shiny disco ball craft. Plus, any guest dressed in Disco attire will receive a FREE Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Burn Baby Burn!
Chick-fil-a Cinco Ranch is located at 23860 Westheimer Parkway.
