2009 komen houston race for the cure
The 19th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is set for Oct. 3 and will
begin and end at Sam Houston Park downtown.
The Komen Houston Race for the Cure® is a certified USATF 5K course with running and walking events for everyone
including a Family Walk/Kids K (approximately 1/2 mile), a 5K Timed Competitive
Run, a 5K Non-Competitive Run and a 5K Walk.
Returning this year is the popular Sleep in for the Cure, an extension of Race
for the Cure that allows people to participate in the cause from the comfort of
their own bed.
Opening ceremonies begin at 7:45 a.m. with the first race starting at 8 a.m.
Participants can enjoy the Sponsor Expo where they will be able to sample
products and food from the race sponsors and enjoy live entertainment. Kids for
the Cure Corral offers face painting and games for children 10 and under.
Entry fees are $30 for adults; $15 for children; $25 for survivors and an
additional $5 for the competitive run. Registration for Sleep in for the Cure
is $50 and includes a Race T-shirt, snooze bib and Race bib (just in case you
change your mind) and specialty item. Registration is available online at
www.komen-houston.org or call 877-GO-KOMEN.
detective days at bayou bend
collection and gardens
There’s a mystery afoot at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens this summer. Located a
few blocks away from Memorial Park, Bayou Bend has 14 acres of woodlands and
gardens for summer sleuths age 6 and older to explore.
Go on a self-guided outdoor detective adventure with educational themes ranging
from plants and trees to sculpture and architecture. Beginning Aug. 4, guests
can also go on an indoor detective adventure inside the historic mansion filled
with antique treasures from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Hours are:10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Sunday; and closed on
Monday. Detective Days admission is free for children 12 and under and $5 for
anyone 13 and older. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
steel magnolias, through aug. 30
A. D. Players will present the award-winning play Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling as the final show of its 42nd season. The production will run
through Aug. 30, and replaces the originally scheduled
You Can’t Take It With You.
This delightful comedy returns to the A. D. Players stage with its story of
friendships shared under the dryers and stylings of a southern beauty shop. It
’s a play about women to be shared with men who learn that the talk in the beauty
shop is all about them.
Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and
Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.adplayers.org or at the A. D. Players Box Office, 2710 W. Alabama, or by calling 713-526-2721.
sharks 3d at houston museum of natural science
Dive into the underwater world of one of nature’s most sophisticated, yet endangered, predators at Sharks 3D now playing at the Houston Museum of Natural Science Wortham IMAX Theatre. Swim
alongside these giants of the ocean on a unique around-the-globe expedition
documenting their life, and learn about the urgent need to protect these great
animals.
Presented by Jean-Michael Cousteau and 3D Entertainment in collaboration with
the United Nations Environment Programme,
Sharks 3D is a breathtaking new 3D adventure that offers audiences an astonishing
up-close encounter with this great marine species. Come face-to-face with a
multitude of sharks, including the Great White, Hammerhead and Whale Shark.
Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for children (3-11), seniors (62+) and students
with a valid college ID; and $6.50 for groups of 20 or more. For tickets, visit
www.hmns.org or call 713-639-4629.
nature of diamonds, through sept. 7
The Nature of Diamonds, the most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on this fascinating subject, is
now showing at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
The exhibition features dozens of breathtaking gems and jewels on loan from
public and private collections all over the world. Highlights of the show
include a stunning, layered gold mesh necklace sprinkled with rough diamonds
and cultured keshi pearls
—created by noted architect Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Company; an 1855 corsage ornament studded with more than 2,000 diamonds, owned
by Princess Mathilde, the niece of Napoleon Bonaparte; a Cartier flapper
headband from the 1920s; the Elton John Cartier shoulder brooch; and the giant
Aurora Butterfly of Peace, an artistic arrangement of 240 naturally colored
diamonds, on loan from Aurora Gems, New York.
Also on view are spectacular single diamonds such as the Old Stone from the
Diamond Trading Center and the Arkansas Diamond from Tiffany
& Co., alongside a diverse array of other exhibits, all illuminating the many
roles and qualities of
diamonds.
Tickets are $22 for adults; $18 for children (3-11), seniors (62+), and college
students with a valid ID; $10 museum members; $6 school groups; and $12 for
groups of 20 or more.
For tickets, or more information, go to www.hmns.org or call 713-639-4629.
galveston rebirth race, sept. 12
On Sept. 12, the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ike’s historic landfall on the upper Texas coast, supporters of Galveston Historical
Foundation will gather to participate in the Galveston Rebirth Race. The race
will begin at the Mardi Gras Arch in front of the historic Tremont House hotel.
Participants in the 5K will run or walk through Galveston
’s historic downtown, East-End, Silk Stocking and San Jacinto neighborhoods.
All proceeds from the Galveston Rebirth Race will go towards supporting GHF and
its mission of preservation, community redevelopment, stewardship of historic
properties and public education.
museum district day, sept. 12
Get ready to enjoy a free day in the Houston Museum District on Saturday, Sept.
12, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Board a free bus shuttle and spend the entire day
exploring favorite museums and discovering new destinations.
Museum District Day will feature fascinating exhibitions, hands-on activities,
demonstrations and performances throughout the day. Sixteen museums will waive
their general admission fee to offer the community the opportunity to enjoy the
district's diverse displays of art, science, nature and history.
For more details and a complete listing of participating museums, go to www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org.
texas star shines for st. jude gala, oct. 3
The Texas Star Shines for St. Jude Gala will be held on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at the
Omni Hotel in Houston.
Tickets are $150 each or tables are available from $1,500. Proceeds will benefit
St. Jude Children
’s Research Hospital.
Black tie attire is preferred. For more information, contact: Sarah Harmeyer at
713-599-1441 or e-mail
sarah.harmeyer@stjude.org.
nancy owens memorial foundation luncheon, oct. 6
Save the date for the 8th Annual Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation Luncheon on Oct. 6 at The Westin Galleria. Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore Lipstick to my Mastectomy, will be the guest speaker.
For sponsorship and registration information, visit www.nancyowens.org or call 713-932-1032, ext. 155.
bike around the bay, oct. 10-11
The LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay is a two-day, 148-mile bicycle ride set
for Oct. 10-11 around Galveston Bay.
The event showcases the natural beauty of Galveston Bay and benefits the
Galveston Bay Foundation. The ride will once again start in Anahuac and
continue along a scenic route that includes many fascinating sights and
highlights. Riders will spend the night in Galveston where they will enjoy an
informal beach party at Moody Gardens
’ Palm Beach. Day two will bring the riders north along the west side of
Galveston Bay where they will ultimately finish outside of Baytown.
For more information, call 281-332-3381, ext. 213, or go to www.galvbay.org.
RAINFOREST PYRAMID now open
“We received our most significant hurricane damage in the Rainforest Pyramid,” said John Zendt, general manager of Moody Gardens. “It was a very difficult time for us. But we are very pleased to extend this
invitation to our guests to return to the Rainforest Pyramid.
”
The Rainforest Pyramid reopened as a botanical exhibit after suffering major
flood damage caused by Hurricane Ike last fall. This highly unique attraction
features an acre under glass with tropical plants from Africa, Asia and the
Americas along with colorful macaws, turtles, an anaconda and freshwater fish.
Guests will learn more about the practical use of rainforest plants in the
everyday life, including the edible plant collection featuring plants such as
chocolate, coconut, black pepper and coffee. As one the most complete
reproductions of the actual rainforest, the exhibit will stress the importance
of conservation.
