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I Dream of Maharani
Houston Young People for the Arts’ Gala
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 7-10 pm
House of Blues Foundation Room
Purchase Tickets Here

Join us for an evening of splendour fit for a Maharajah and Maharani.

Don’t Miss HYPA’s Upcoming Events for Members + Non-Members including

Cocktails + Culture Crawl - Thursday, September 24, 6-9p, Houston Pavilions - open to the public, more information here.

Red Light Winter with Horse Head Theatre Co., Saturday, September 26 - HYPA members receive $10 tickets, more information here.

An Evening at Barbara Davis Gallery - Tuesday, September 29, 7-8:30p, more information here.

Culture Collision IV - Tuesday, October 13, 6-8 pm, Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, info coming soon.

September 18, 19, 23 | Out of the Dark: Bobbindoctrin Nightclub Acts. Bobbindoctrin Puppet Theatre proudly returns to its rowdy roots with a collection of old and new short shows built specifically for nightclub venues.  www.bobbindoctrin.org for showtimes.  Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk. $10, Friday & Saturday.  Wednesday is Pay-What-You-Wish. No reservations. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk.

Wednesday, September 23, 5:30 p | Opera in the Heights Presents Ann Thompson.  One of Houston’s most popular opera lecturer since 1975, Ann Thompson wants everyone to enjoy his/her visit to the opera.  She’ll tell you about love and sexual intrigue, myster and murder and guarantee you enjoy your trip to the opera. Free. Music. Fun. Wine. Networking.  Houston Piano Company, 1518 W. 13th Street.  Visit here for more information.

Thursday, September 24 - COCKTAILS + CULTURE CRAWL WITH FRESH ARTS.  Featuring performances by Opera in the Heights, Main Street Theater, Matthew Manalo of Via Colori, Aurora Picture Show, art cars from the Orange Show, and winding down with a live show by Runaway Sun at House of Blues.  5 different drinks, 5 different restaurants. $30 all inclusive w/ valet parking.  www.downtownhouston.org for tickets!  Houston Pavilions, 1201 Fannin.

September 25 - November 7 | Second Seating - a visual arts installation of fanciful chandeliers and elegant dinner tables made with found objects and recycled products from Houston’s East End industry.  Created by Mary Margaret Hansen with participating artists Teodora Estrada, Agnes Welch Eyster, Mercedes Fernandez, Gonzo247, Victor Rodriguez, Jesse Sifuentes, Jose Solis and Catarina Williams.  Open M-F, 9:30a-4p; Sat, 11a-5p.  20 N. Chenevert.

September 25-27 | Strange Fruit at Discovery Green.  Strange Fruit, an aerial performance troupe, makes is Texas premiere this weekend.  A fusion of theatre, dance and circus in a elevated medium.  Visit www.discoverygreen.com for specific performance times.

September 25-26 | A Weekend of Texas Contemporary Dance.  Performances include American Repertory Ensemble of Austin, Amy Ell and CORE Performance Company, Paola Georgudis and Lindsey McGill, Freneticore, HIStory Dance Company, Jane Weiner with Hope Stone Dance, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, REDDance, Urban Souls Dance Company.  For schedules, visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.  FREE.

Saturday, September 26 | Aurora Picture Show Garden Party - an evening of film, food and flowers.  Bring your blankets and chairs to a night under teh stars in Mandell Park feat. short films about gardening and nature.  Free.  Mandell Park, corner of Richmond and Mandell.  www.aurorapictureshow.org.

Saturday, September 26 | Dinner + Dancing in Schulenberg at Sengelmann Hall.  Houston artists Dana Harper and Hana Hillerova bought and renovated Sengelmann Hall to its original 1880’s saloon elegance.  There is a Czech restaurant and dance hall with live music every weekend.  Ticket: $100 incl. bus, dinner and dancing. E-mail lookatart@aol.com for more information.  Read about the renovation here or www.sengelmannhall.com.

Saturday, September 26, 7:30pm | Opera Under the Stars at Bayou Bend.  Bayou Bend and Opera Vista team up for their third opera.  Enjoy a memorable evening of music and beauty under the stars on the Diana Lawn outside the MFAH’s stunning house museum.  A Fiddler’s Tale by Wynton Marsalis will be performed.  www.mfah.org/bayoubend. 

Wednesday, October 1 | UH Red Block Bash - Arts Open House.  Celebrate and experience UH arts and get a sneak peek of upcoming fall events.  Evening incl. on-site screen printing with the School of Art, performances from the School of Theatre & Dance, Blaffer Gallery’s Red Block Bash activities, live music, free food and drink and more.  Free.  UH Arts Quadrangle at Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd.  www.mitchellcenterforarts.org.

Just a few of our picks for the weekend!  Read the rest (and for the next week and a half in our free newsletter HERE!)

Also, don’t miss our next event on Thursday, August 20!  More details here. 

Thursday, July 30 | 6-8 pm | Ballet Barre, Young Professionals for Houston Ballet Kick-Off Party.  Cocktails and light bites at Belvedere, sponsored by Houston magazine.  Join by July 30th and receive one FREE general admission to Nutcracker Market.  All attendees will be entered to win two Nutcracker Market Preview Party tickets (value $300).  Belvedere, 1131 Uptown Park Blvd. #1.  www.houstonballet.org/balletbarre.