COMMUNITY CALENDAR (Next Update – June 28, 2016)

Sunday, June 26, 2016, 4:00PM The Lone Star Symphonic Band’s annual patriotic concert, “This Is My Country…”, at Crosspoint Community Church, 700 S. Westgreen, Katy, TX. Pieces to be performed include patriotic favorites such as America the Beautiful, Stars and Stripes Forever, God Bless the USA, and many more. The Band is also forming its annual Community Chorus to sing along with the band during this concert. If you are interested in singing in the chorus, please email Mr. Steve Hoyle at [email protected] . The Band will also have several silent auction baskets up for auction before the performance and during intermission (winners will be announced during the second half of the concert). Log on to www.lssb.org for details.

June 28 – July 2, 2016 Lone Star College-North Harris’ production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid: The Musical” at LSCNH Performing Arts Theater, 2700 W.W. Thorne Blvd., Houston, TX 77073. Based on one of Hans Christian Anderson’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, don’t miss this hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. This production’s run will feature a Backstage with the Little Mermaid event on Friday, July 1st. Log on to www.lonestar.edu/drama-dept-nharris.htm for show times and ticket information.

June 30 – July 31, 2016 The Ensemble Theatre presents “Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing” at 3535 Main Street, Houston, TX. The Ensemble’s season finale tells the story of the triumphs and humanity of Negro League Baseball players as business men and family men, best described in Satchel Paige’s quote “Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.” “This is a fantastic story about the lives of Negro League Baseball Players at the pivotal moment of the first African American entering the major leagues,” says Director/Choreographer Patdro Harris. Call 713-520-0055 or log on to www.EnsembleHouston.org for more details.

Monday, July 4, 2016, 4:00PM – 10:00PM Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley & Sam Houston Park, 500 Allen Parkway (between Taft and Sabine Streets), Houston. Fireworks will ignite the sky, and country tunes will set the stage for Houston’s annual Fourth of July patriotic celebration. Featuring music from country music superstar Darius Rucker, Houston’s own The Suffers showcasing their signature “Gulf Coast Soul”, and contemporary country artist Brooke Eden on the Main Stage. Plus, the John Evans Band, Rusted Root and Cowboy Mouth performing on the Liberty Stage. Log on to www.freedomovertexas.com for more information.

Saturday, July 9, 2016, 4:00PM – 8:00PM The Rose’s 27th annual Shrimp Boil at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77507. Pull out your Hawaiian shirts and get ready for the Rose’s longest running and largest fundraiser, bringing together 900+ people for music, shrimp, and fun. Attendees will enjoy plates piled high with shrimp, plus a kid’s zone, live and silent auctions, coveted desserts and dancing. Email [email protected] or call 281-464-5165 for details.

July 14 – October 15, 2016 This WAS Contemporary Art: Fine and Decorative Arts in Houston 1945 – 1965, a new exhibition in The Heritage Society Museum, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston. The inaugural exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Museum in 1948 was a show called This Is Contemporary Art. The Heritage Society’s new exhibit will use the 1948 show as a model for a look back at a time when Houston and the Houston art world were in transition from regional to national – even international – significance, showcasing Houston art and decorative arts and furniture made and/or designed here. Admission to the museum gallery is FREE. Call 713-655-1912 for more information.

Saturday, August 6, 2016, Noon Back To School Bash at B&B Ranch, 4700 Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77048. Come out for a day of FUN and FREE school supplies, featuring concession stands, entertainment, face painting, games, live DJs, entertainment and more! Call Torri at 713-423-0600 for details.

Saturday, August 20, 2016, 7:00AM Lake Houston 10k 5k at Kings Harbor, 1660 West Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, TX 77339. Don’t miss this sanctioned 10k 5k race featuring a mostly shaded course boasting picturesque views of Lake Houston and the Kingwood area. Come out and enjoy the beauty of Lake Houston at the area’s premier, family-friendly health and wellness event, followed by a ceremony awarding prizes to the overall top male and female runners in both the 10k and 5k races. Log on to https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Kingwood/LakeHouston5K10K for more information.

Friday and Saturday, August 26 & 27, 2016, 7:30PM NobleMotion Dance’s Supernova at The Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. This visually arresting evening will feature two NobleMotion premiers and an audience encore, “Spitting Ether.” New works will feature a cast of 25 dancers and include collaborations with designers of light, stage, costume, music, and technology. Supernova catapults the senses and provides massive appeal. The centerpiece of the evening will be the world premiere of “Supernova,” a dance that emulates the lifecycle of a star. Log on to www.TheHobbyCenter.org or call 713-315-2525 for details.

Saturday, November 12, 2016, 1:00PM MD Anderson Cancer Center’s 1st annual Boot Walk to End Cancer at the Texas Medical Center. Walkers are encouraged to wear their favorite boots, booties or galoshes for the 1.2 mile walk. Whether they go cowboy, go-go, hiking, hunting, motorcycle, combat or rain boots, the footwear will demonstrate walkers’ support for “giving cancer the boot.” There is no registration fee to participate in the walk though participants are encouraged to raise funds through friends, family and co-workers. All proceeds from the event will benefit research and patient programs at MD Anderson, home to the nation’s top-ranked hospital for cancer care. Log on to www.mdanderson.org/bootwalk for details.