Marriage of Figaro, Nov. 5-7
Don’t miss The Marriage of Figaro, a witty yet profound tale of love, intrigue, betrayal and forgiveness, on
stage Nov. 5-7 at Lone Star College-CyFair.
In this lyric opera, the story of the “The Barber of Seville” continues recounting the further comic adventures of Figaro and his bride-to-be
Susana as they try to counter schemes of Count Almaviva.
The preview night performance is Nov. 5; opening night performance with
reception following the show on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; and a 3 p.m. matinee
performance on Nov. 7. All performances will be held in the Main Stage Theatre
in the Center for the Arts building at 9191 Barker Cypress.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students with valid ID and $5 for
all on preview night.
walk ms: houston 2009,
nov. 7, 14, 15
Thousands of Greater Houston residents will take steps to create a world free of
multiple sclerosis by joining the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone
Star Chapter at the Walk MS: Houston 2009 series presented by KBR, comprised of
five walks in Kemah, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and downtown Houston. The
Lone Star Chapter aims to raise more than $360,000 to drive research and
support vital programs and services that address the needs and challenges faced
by an estimated 20,000 Texans affected by MS living in the Lone Star Chapter.
Visit www.walkmstexas.org to register to walk, volunteer or donate. Online registration is currently open.
Day-of-event registration and check-in begins at 8 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m.
start time. There is a no registration fee and no minimum pledge commitment;
however, the average walker raises $225 to support the Lone Star Chapter
’s research initiatives, programs and services.
On Sunday, Nov. 15, Walk MS: The Woodlands will be held at Panther Creek
Shopping Center(1.5 mile and 5 mile routes) 4775 West Panther Creek Drive, The
Woodlands. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; walk begins at 10 a.m.
Other event locations and dates are: Nov. 7, Kemah; Nov. 14, Katy Mills Mall;
Sunday, Nov. 15, Downtown Houston.
northwest harris county heart walk, nov. 7
Join the American Heart Association for a famiy friendy non-competitive 3-mile
walk. The walk, a part of the AHAs
’ nationwide campaign Start!, is aimed at getting people active. This year’s event will include three interactive villages that will provide entertainment
for walkers before, during and after the walk.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. The Start! campaign calls on Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical
activity and to live heart-healthy lives by walking.
Participating in the Heart Walk is easy. Walk as part of a company team, or form
your own team of family and friends. The money raised helps save lives.
teen activities at the barbara bush branch library, during
November
There are lots of fun and informative things for teens to do at the Barbara Bush
Branch Library in Cypress. These include:
Chess & Go Club, Wednesdays, 5 p.m.-6 p.m., EER. All levels welcome.
Sam T.’s SAT Prep Class will be held on Nov. 7-8 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Learn tips and
tricks for the SAT test. Register online for this class.
Princeton Review SAT Prep—part 1, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m., and part 2, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Teens must register for and attend both sessions.
Teen Craft: holiday stockings on Nov. 21, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Teen Afternoon Book Club, Nov. 30, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. This month’s selection is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. For more information or to register for any class, call
281-376-4610.
LANGHAM CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
THEATRE ENSEMBLE 2009-10 SEASON
Langham Creek High School Theatre Ensemble announced its 2009-10 season
featuring several contemporary plays. All performances will be at Langham Creek
High School, 17610 FM 529. General admission tickets are $10; students and
seniors $8.
Moon Over Buffalo takes the main stage on Nov. 5-7 and Nov. 13-14. This romantic comedy takes
place in 1953 and centers on a dysfunctional acting couple, as they attempt to
make it to Broadway.
Proof will take the stage from Dec. 10-12. Proof received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2001, as well as the Tony Award for
best play in the same year.
Proof centers around Catherine, the daughter of a famous, eccentric, mathematician
named Robert. Following Robert
’s death, Catherine is forced to deal with her own emotions, as well as the
arrival of her nitpicking sister.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by The Reduced Shakespeare Company will be performed on Feb. 4-6 and Feb. 12-13.
Do not be alarmed by the mention of Shakespeare
’s name; this is not an English class reading of his plays. In 90 minutes, the
entire collection of Shakespeare
’s plays is performed in a very comedic and entertaining way.
For more information, call CJ Brock or Shelby Swancoat at 281-463-5411.
the entire family, including home décor, gourmet food, garden, clothing, toys, candles, sporting gifts, novelties,
accessories and more.
Hours on Thursday and Friday are 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 10
a.m.-6 p.m. A one-day pass is $11 or $10 at Houston-area Randalls. Half-price
admission is available daily three hours prior to closing. Children under 6 are
free. A four-day pass is $35.
35th Annual Texas
Renaissance Festival
The Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest, most acclaimed Renaissance theme park, announces the opening of its
35th season of adventure, merriment, music and romance. The festival is open to
the public every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 29 (and Friday, Nov. 27).
Each weekend features its own theme, with special entertainment, contests and
events to enhance the patron
’s experience.
Upcoming themed weekends include Roman Bacchanal, Highland Fling, Barbarian
Invasion and ending with the three-day Celtic Christmas celebration. Set in an
authentic re-creation of a 16th century English village, the enchanted 53-acre
park offers something for everyone. Costumed performers inspire continuous
laughter on stages located throughout the festival with hundreds of daily
performances.
Over 340 shoppes, overflowing with unique arts and crafts or offering delicious
foods and beverages, line shaded cobblestone walkways. Games of skill and
human-powered rides amuse the young and young at heart. Lush landscaped grounds
covered with beautiful gardens and vines remind all who visit of the joys of
nature.
Tickets are available at outlets throughout Texas and southwest Louisiana: H-E-B
stores, Woodforest National Banks, Randall
’s stores, and Market Basket stores. Tickets are also available online at www.texrenfest.com and by calling 800-458-3435.
The Texas Renaissance Festival is located on FM 1774 between Magnolia and
Plantersville, 45 minutes northwest of Houston. For more information, call
1-800-458-3435 or visit
www.texrenfest.com.
