Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Concert
Responding to requests from Katy residents, the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra will hold a chamber orchestra concert on Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s First United Methodist Church. The chamber orchestra, consisting of strings and woodwinds, will perform a variety of works including Mozart’s Overture to the Marriage of Figaro and Haydn’s Symphony No. 82 in C major, often called the Bear Symphony. Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.fbso.org, by calling 281.276.9642, or at the door. The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, now in its 18th season, is under the direction of Héctor Agüero, Jr. The church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd., east of Westgreen Boulevard.
St. Peter’s First United Methodist Church
20775 Kingsland Blvd.
7:30 p.m.
KVPAC Arts for All Family Festival
KVPAC ARTS for ALL! Family Festival, Peace, Love & Art, is coming! On Saturday, March 27th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, LaCenterra will be host to this fun family festival.
There will be music, art projects, games, prizes, refreshments, magic shows and professional theatrical entertainment to entertain you.
Admission and entertainment is all free, so you’ll want to check it out!
La Centerra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard.
Katy ISD Men Who Mentor Breakfast
If you are a man who currently mentors with the Katy ISD KEYS program or if you’re a man who’s thought about becoming a mentor to a child on the brink of success but didn’t know how to start – please attend the Men Who Mentor Breakfast on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, Room 1200 (staff development entrance), 6301 South Stadium Lane.
There will be a manly breakfast along with great networking opportunities for those who do mentor and information for those who’d like to learn more about mentoring.
You can RSVP at www.katyisd.org and click on the KEYS logo in the right-hand column.
Got any guy friends who might be interested in mentoring? Forward this email and invite them to come with you!
Men Who Mentor and the KEYS Mentor Program are offered by Partners in Education, the Katy ISD department that brings the community into the classroom!
Fort Bend Master Gardener’s Green Thumb Seminar
The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present “Gardens to Attract Butterflies and Birds” as the March program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, March 11, 2010.Learn about plants and landscape techniques to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other birds to your yard.The seminar will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cinco Ranch at the “Lake House”; 25202 Springwood Lake Drive; Katy, TX 77494.The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. (281-394-7195 ext. 7001 for directions.) 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Party and Dance
American Legion Post 164 of Katy and the Irish American Heritage Association are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual St.Patrick’s Day Party and Dance benefiting both organizations. The event will be held on March 14th at the Katy Elks Lodge 2628, 1050 Katy Fort Bend Road. The event will kick off at 1:00 pm and last until 5:00 pm.
In addition to the music and dancing, the IAHA and the American Legion will sponsor an Irish Soda Bread Baking contest. Entrants will pay a $1 entry fee andprovide the judges with 2 loaves. One will be plain – to be sliced & sampled by the judges. The second will be shared with the guests and may be buttered. The IAHA will provide a trophy, plates, and napkins. A photo of the winning entry will be taken for the IAHA.
Highlighting the entertainment will be the Cass Academy Irish Dancers.
Admission to this year’s event will be $10 per person, $15 per couple or $25 per family of four. Tickets are available by calling 281-578-9417.
For additional information, please call 281-395-3038 or 281-395-5012.
Cimarron Elementary’s Spring Carnival and Craft Fair
Cimarron Elementary presents “Cowboy Up!” Spring Carnival and Craft Fair. The fair will be held Saturday, March 6th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Look forward to games and prizes, delicious food, silent auction, a swing ride, a petting zoo, pony rides, Silly String Shoot Out, a mechanical bull, live entertainment, handcrafted items, and more!
For information about the carnival, please e-mail dianelitchauer@yahoo.com or courtneylgunn@comcast.net. For information about the craft fair, please e-mail jennifer.skelton@hotmail.com.
It’s Rodeo Time Again in Houston
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo come back to town running March 2nd and running through March 21st. There are also events leading up to the Rodeo, beginning February 26th.
This great annual event features not only big concerts but a Downtown Rodeo Parade, PRCA rodeos, livestock exhibits, a carnival, vendor booths with arts and crafts, student art exhibits, an international wine competition, not to mention barbecue!
For a schedule of events beginning this weekend and running through March 21st, click here. For more information about Rodeo Houston and to purchase show tickets, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
2010 Spring Fishing Classic at Bass Pro Shop
From February 27th through March 14th, Bass Pro Shop at Katy Mills Mall will be holding their annual Spring Fishing Classic. Following are the events and activities scheduled. For more information, please visit www.basspro.com. Read more
Parent’s Night Out Friday
Meng’s Martial Arts is having a Parents Night Out Friday night on Friday, February 12th. No experience necessary. From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm go have your own fun while your children enjoy games like “Shark Attack, “Alligator Crossing” and Crab Soccer all which will work on balance, coordination and focus. There will also be Pizza Party and drinks. Cost $20.00 first child / $ 10.00 for Siblings. Bring 2 friends and it is FREE!! Flyers Available at School. Available to the first 30 children. Please call 281-492-0090 for information and reservations.
Meng’s Martial Arts is located at 1718 Fry Rd #225, Katy, TX.
Lunar New Year Wonderweek at the Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Houston Celebrates the Year of the Tiger with exciting activities and performances February 11th -17th. The tiger is revered by the ancient Chinese as the sign which protects family. Learn more about this Lunar New Year celebration with interactive activities and a spectacular Lion Dance performance.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Chinese Red and Yellow Bracelet: Fold paper in the traditional Chinese colors to make a fabulous bracelet.
• Dancing Dragon Toy: Make your own paper version of the dancing dragon like the ones usually worn in parades during the Lunar New Year.
• Tiger Craft: Make a paper bag puppet to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.
• Leap into the Sky: Visit the Science Station as they explore the characteristics which make fireworks brilliant: noise, color, smoke, and projection. Find out how fireworks are made to create these dynamic effects.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
• Spotlight Performance: Lion Dance. Enjoy an authentic Lion Dance in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Thursday, Feb. 11: 6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night.
Saturday, Feb. 13: 2 p.m
For more information visit http://www.cmhouston.org/lunar/.
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
