EVENTS2 Jul 2009: Events and Happenings in the Cy-Fair Area

teen activities at the barbara bush branch library,
during july

Teen activities at the Barbara Bush Library during July include: Movie Mondays every week at 4 p.m. in the EER; Thursday Game Days at 2 p.m. July 9 is board games; July 16 will feature arcade games; and July 30 is black light games.

Intergenerational Wii will be held on Thursdays from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. every week in EER. Wii gamers of all ages are welcome.

It’s not to late to register for the Summer Reading Program and find out about events and prizes.

Mother-Daughter Book Club will be held on July 15 at 6:30 p.m. The selection is Unwind by Neal Shusterman for grades 6-12.

Father-Son Book Club is set for July 16 at 6 p.m. The selection is Crispin: the Cross of Lead by Avi for grades 6-12.

A Teen Craft featuring beading will be held on July 17 at 11 a.m.

An Indian Dancing Workshop will be held on July 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Henna Painting will be featured on July 18 at noon. Registration and a permission slip are required.

Midsummer Masquerade: “Life is masquerade” will be held on July 23 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Masks are required and costumes are encouraged. Enjoy music, food, games and prizes.

A Writing Workshop will be held on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Teen Scrapbooking will be held on July 31at noon.

For more information or to register for a class, call 281-376-4610.

Book Clubs at Barbara Bush Branch Library, july 14, 20, 23

The Evening Book Club will meet on July 14 at 7 p.m. at the Barbara Bush Branch Library. The book selection for July is The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs. The book club meets the second Tuesday of each month on the second floor of the library. In August, the group will view a movie based on a book by Khaled Hosseini. Movie night begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Great Books Discussion Group will meet on July 20 at 7 p.m. in the WCR Conference Room. The group meets on the third Monday of each month from 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. The selection for July is Origin of Government by Hobbes. The selection for August is Billy Budd, Sailor by Melville. For more information, contact Earl Bissex at 281-955-9447.

The Afternoon Book Club will meet on July 23 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. The August selection is Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. The book club meets the fourth Thursday of each month in the EER room on the first floor.

only july19

CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH MARK ROBERTS

Mark Roberts, the “King of Christmas” and one of the country’s largest and most admired creator of collectible Fairies, Santas and Elves, will be at Interiors Market in Sugar Land on Sunday, July 19, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during his 2009 National Signing Tour. Mark Roberts has committed an amazing amount of time and money over the years to charitable causes that are dear to his heart.

For more than 12 years Roberts has been designing and creating magical fairies and elves. Based upon inspiration from his mother’s childhood tales of fairies of all sorts to her pushing Mark to realize the only boundaries to success were inside his own head, Roberts ’ designs have swept the nation and world with collectors in all 50 states and some 20 different countries. What started out as an extremely small part of his company has now grown to become a huge part of his work. The company ’s signature Fairies, Santas and Elves tell the stories that every child hears and provides inspiration for the creation of new fantasies and fables. Roberts also has a designer line of timely, yet timelessly, designed home accessories in a mixture of mediums, adding a touch of whimsy to each item.

Another inspiration Roberts got from his mother is his ongoing support of worthwhile causes. “My mother regularly instilled in all of my siblings the importance of living the Gospel by helping those less fortunate than ourselves, ” Roberts said. Since 2005, Roberts has dedicated profits from certain of his designs to worthwhile causes. This year, he is supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrfcure.org) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Mark Roberts is embarking on a 20-city tour this year, promoting these designs along with signing consumers ’ purchases while meeting collectors. For more information, contact Interiors Market at 281-980-2070 or www.interiorsmarkettx.com.

beginning july9

the gallery at louis shanks hosts poppies

The Gallery at Louis Shanks will host an opening night reception of Poppies, the first Houston exhibition of works by renowned artist M.S. Park,on July 9 from 6 p.m.-8 p .m.

Park’s trademark style of serene nature fields filled with beautiful wildflowers is seen throughout this collection Park began painting at age 26 when he was encouraged to develop his skill at pencil sketching his beloved seascapes and garden scenes. Park was formally trained at the I.A.D. Company in 1977. He quickly became successful with his paintings of lush gardens and woodlands, full of detail, intense color and deep textures.The exhibition runs through July 20.

The Gallery at Louis Shanks is Houston’s newest home to fine art, representing the work of mid-career and emerging artists from the U.S., as well as renowned European artists who have not received full exposure in the U.S. The artists represented vary greatly in style, encompassing styles such as impressionism, realism, surrealism to abstract.

For more information, call 713-780-9770 or visit www.louisshanksfurniture.com/gallery.

theatre suburbia presents dirty dealings in dixie,
beginning july 24

Just as beautiful young Charlotte O’Mara is starting to have a good time at Magnolia Plantation’s annual barbecue, that blasted Civil War breaks out! All the eligible young men rush off to join the fight —all except Magnolia's faithful servant, Bret Butler, who suffers from fallen arches. Four years later, as the war draws to a close, the O ’Maras owe back taxes on Magnolia and unless they can come up with the money, their former overseer, Carlton Creepstone, now a villainous carpet-bagger, will take it over and turn it into the Sassafras Saloon.

Bring your friends and family, including the kids to this summer melodrama. Count on sing-alongs, and boos and hisses at the villain...and plenty of
popcorn.

Dirty Dealings in Dixie is playing July 24-Aug. 29 at Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West Dr., Houston. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays (Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23) at 3 p.m. For more information, call 713-682-3525 or go to www.theatresuburbia.com.

Macy's Charity Day, aug. 1

Macy’s Charity Day at the new store in Deerbrook Mall will be held on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. The event is a chance for the public to support Northwest Assistance Ministries and other nonprofits while enjoying a fun-filled day of shopping and entertainment. Charity Day is an all-day shopping event that supports local nonprofit organizations. NAM is selling $5 tickets to the event, and purchasers will receive special discounts throughout the store. Proceeds from the fundraiser will provide funding for the organization ’s multiple social service programs.

Community Shopping Day ticket holders will be entitled to 10 percent to 25 percent off discounts throughout the store and a chance to win a $500 Macy ’s shopping spree. To purchase a ticket, call Tanecia Snid at 281-885-4608.