EVENTS3 Jan 2009: Houston Lifestyles Magazine Reports on Houston Area Events and Happenings

22nd annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run, feb. 28

The 22nd Annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run, which includes a 10K race and 5K fun run/walk, will take place on Feb. 28.

The event raises scholarship funds for Texas youth and will once again lead the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo parade past thousands of cheering spectators in downtown Houston.

Runners and walkers will experience Houston’s only point-to-point 10K race and 5K fun run/walk in a festive atmosphere that celebrates Houston ’s heritage.

For more information, go to www.ConocoPhillipsRodeoRun.com

relay for life, march 27-28

Relay For Life, a benefit walk and the largest fund raising event for the American Cancer Society, is set for 7 p.m. on March 27 and will end at 7 a.m. on March 28.

The relay brings together the community to celebrate the life of cancer survivors, to remember those lost and to raise money for research. It is an overnight experience that you will never forget.

Teams of eight-15 participants seek contributions prior to the relay. At the event, they gather with tents and sleeping bags to camp out at the VFW Park in Katy and take turns walking around the track. Each team has a representative on the track throughout the night, as a reminder that cancer never sleeps.

For more information, e-mail Kimberly Lewis at kimpossible77218@gmail.com or go to www.relayforlifekaty.org.

Houston antiques dealers association spring show, Feb. 13-15

For one weekend only, shopping enthusiasts and antiques aficionados will be able to peruse antiques from the 1750s through Art Deco and Mid-Century Modernism when more than 150 of the world ’s finest dealers offer the rare, unusual, precious and the bizarre at the Houston Antiques Dealers Association Spring Show set for Feb. 13-15 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B.

Show hours are: Feb. 13 and 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 15.

Tickets are $10 for all three days. For more information, go to www.HadaAntiques.com.

upcoming events at Main Street Theater, Feb. 14

Upcoming productions at the The Main Street Theater include: Bud, Not Buddy at the Youth Theater at Chelsea Market on Feb. 7, Feb. 14 and Feb. 21. The Magic City will take the stage at Chelsea Market with the Kids on Stage program from Feb. 13-15, and adults can enjoy the world premiere of The Pie Dialogues from Feb. 21-March 22 at Rice Village.

For more information, go to www.mainstreettheater.com.

The Art and Science of Love Workshop, Feb. 21-22

The Art and Science of Love Workshop, created by Dr. John Gottman, will be held on Feb. 21-22 at the Student Center on the campus of Rice University.

Gottman draws from three decades of groundbreaking research that includes the study of more than 3,000 couples to learn what really makes relationships work. Dr. Gottman is world renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, involving the study of emotions, physiology and communication.

Registration is $600 per couple if submitted by Jan. 19. To register, go to www.lilianenahas.com or call 713-432-7477.

cameron carpenter performs at chapelwood united methodist church, feb. 22

Cameron Carpenter, one of the reigning organ virtuosos performers in the world today, will make his Houston debut on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at Chapelwood United Methodist Church. His first album, Revolutionary, was released in September. His renditions of mesmerizing pedal roulades and transcriptions of all genres of music will appeal to a vast audience of all ages.

Admission is free and open to the public. Chapelwood United Methodist Church is located at 11140 Greenbay Drive in Houston. For more information, call 713-465-3467 or go towww.chapelwood.org.

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4th annual spring thing market

Chapelwood United Methodist Women’s 46th Annual Spring Thing Market will take place March 4 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay Drive.

Spring Thing is eagerly anticipated as one of Houston’s favorite Spring Markets, featuring more than 80 unique vendors. The market not only provides an exceptional and diverse shopping experience, but also raises funds for global and local missions benefiting women and children. The vast offerings available to shoppers include jewelry, art, clothing, hand crafted gift items, home accessories, Easter specialties, stationery, crafts, food products and garden items.

Spring Thing Market includes an expansive silent

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houston livestock show and rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced a portion of the lineup for the 2009 Rodeo Houston.

Entertainers who are scheduled to perform include: Rascal Flatts, March 3; Alan Jackson, March 4; Jonas Brothers, March 8; Reba McEntire, March 11; Brad Paisley, March 12; Gary Allan, March 18; and Taylor Swift, March 20.

All three Wednesdays (March 4, 11 and 18) during the 2009 show will be designated as Value Days, with entertainment value options including: $10 Value Day Rodeo/ Concert Ticket (includes Reliant Park admission). Choose from the three Wednesday

superstar entertainers and championship rodeo action; $20 Value Day Package (includes Reliant Park admission) and choice from the three Wednesday superstar entertainers, championship rodeo action, free Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 75th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook (for the first 5,000 orders of four tickets or more —available while supplies last—purchases must be made at the show’s Ticket Window only), one Prince’s hamburger or one personal Papa John’s pizza in Reliant Stadium, one fountain drink in Reliant Stadium, two carnival ride coupons, plus games, food and select ride specials, $5 off official Rodeo merchandise with $25 purchase, half-price pony ride, half-price pony ride photo and one petting zoo feed cone.

Purchase Value Days Tickets at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ticket Window on the second floor of Reliant Center, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., go towww.rodeohouston.com or call 832-667-1080.

auction and lunch served on both days from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $10.

Admission is free. The church is located between Memorial Drive and Piney Point Road near the Voss intersection in the heart of the Memorial Villages.

A special Preview Party will be held on March 3 from 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tickets for the Preview Party are $10 and include light hors d ’oeuvres.

Tickets to both the Preview Party and lunch can be purchased at the church office or by calling 713-465-3467. For more information about Spring Thing Market 2009, go towww.chapelwood.org.