tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40769020827526349282024-02-20T04:16:06.512-08:00Mama Leigh'sMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.comBlogger243125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-15007882887564230092011-06-22T13:08:00.001-07:002011-06-22T13:08:13.399-07:00cheap movies when it's too hot to be outsideIf you have kids — or love movies yourself — this Blockbuster deal is worth a look. The movie store is offering a new summer promotion: <a href="http://www.blockbuster.com/stores" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">rent one movie at $2.99 and get access to free, unlimited movie rentals</span></strong></a> through July 4. Choose free rentals from movies priced at $1.99 or less — one free movie rental at a time per day. With its new pricing structure, thousands of movies are priced at 99¢. A coupon is required for this deal. Print out this <a href="http://www.blockbuster.com/external/dish/BB-Free-Rental-Coupon-eNews.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">.pdf coupon here</span></strong></a>.<br />
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thanks houston on the cheap!!MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-11879511717641052522011-06-22T13:07:00.003-07:002011-06-22T13:07:34.998-07:00half off aquariumIf you’re planning some educational fun this summer, think of the Houston Aquarium. Take advantage of <strong>half-price Houston Aquarium tickets </strong>with <a href="http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/coupons/Attractions" target="_self"><strong></strong></a><a href="http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/special_deal.display.php?id=102" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">buy-one-get-one free All-Day Adventure Pass coupon available online</span></strong></a> at the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau. What an awesome deal for Aquarium fun! The coupon is valid through 12/31/11. The Adventure Pass retails for $15.99, so the deal makes it about $8 per person. <a href="http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/special_deal.display.php?id=102" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Print the coupon here</span></strong></a> to get this deal. Families will enjoy many of the Aquarium’s activities this summer including<strong> <a href="http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/pdf/promos/tigerWeekend.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f68328;">Tiger Weekend this weekend</span></a></strong><a href="http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/pdf/promos/tigerWeekend.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f68328;"> </span></a>(June 25-26) and free Salsa dance lessons each Friday evening from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Find the Houston Aquarium downtown at 410 Bagby at Memorial.<br />
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Thanks houston on the cheapMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-26204738649674007492011-06-21T12:34:00.001-07:002011-06-21T12:34:54.791-07:00Summer Reading<div class="header"><div class="rgt_head flt_Rt"><h3 cufid="1"><cufon alt="small " class="cufon cufon-vml" style="height: 28px; width: 51px;"><cufoncanvas style="height: 40px; left: -3px; top: -3px;"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Houston Public Library</span></strong> — This annual summer reading program, <strong>Feed Your Dreams,</strong> encourages kid and teens to spend some time reading this summer.<strong></strong> <strong>Read 10 books/10 hours</strong> and receive a free book. But wait, there’s more! <strong>Read 20 books/20 hours</strong> and receive tickets to an Astros game or Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey circus. Register online<strong> </strong><a href="http://summer.hpl.lib.tx.us/evanced/sr/programregmaint.asp?ReturnPage=homepage.asp;&ProgramID=18&Mode=New"><strong></strong></a>or in person through August 1 at any Houston Public Library to participate. Library locations are <a href="http://www.houstonlibrary.org/hpl-locations" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">here</span></strong></a>.</h3></div></div><div class="container"><div class="main_content"><div class="flt_Lt lft_section"><div class="record lastbox"><div class="record_rgt flt_Rt"><a href="http://www.hcpl.net/read/summer-reading-everyone" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Harris County Public Library</span></strong></a> — Harris County Public Library is offering three different programs through August 6 for its annual summer reading program — <strong>Dig Up A Good Book</strong> (kids under 12), <strong>Going Global, Staying Connected</strong> (ages 12-18), and <strong>ReaderNation</strong> (adults 18 and over). Kids get a free book, while supplies last, when they read 10 books or 500 minutes. Teens get a flash drive bracelet and certificate for reading five book or 600 minutes. Adults who read four books are entered into a random drawing for $50 Amazon gift cards at each location. <a href="http://www.hcpl.net/read/summer-reading-everyone" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Register online</span></strong></a> for any of these programs or visit your local branch to pick up a reading log. Library locations are <a href="http://www.hcpl.net/location/branch_search" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">here</span></strong></a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Barnes & Noble</span></strong></a> — Kids read any eight books of their choice to participate in <strong>Barnes & Noble’s summer reading program</strong> through September 6, 2011. Keep a <strong>Summer Reading Journal</strong>, share why you’d recommend it , and return it to Barnes & Noble for a FREE book from their list. Print the Summer Reading Journal out <a href="http://img1.imagesbn.com/pImages/kids/summerreading/2011/BN-Tear-Pad.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">here</span></strong></a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.hcpl.net/read/summer-reading-everyone" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Borders Books</span></strong></a> –Participate in <a href="http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_summerreadingkids"><span style="color: #f68328;">Borders’ Summer Reading Challenge</span></a> by reading any 10 books. Bring your completed Summer Reading Worksheet to any Borders before September 15 to receive a coupon for a free book valid on selected titles. Print the Summer Reading Challenge worksheet <a href="http://media.bordersstores.com/pdf/formDoubleDogDare.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">here</span></strong></a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.hpb.com/community/fyb/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Half-Price Books</span></strong></a> –The <strong>Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program</strong> at Half-Price Books runs through July 31, 2011. This is a great deal! Kids 14 and under will receive $5 Back-to-School Bucks summer reading award when they read 600 minutes or more. One top reader per age group will earn a $20 HPB gift card. Print your <a href="http://www.hpb.com/community/fyb/pdfs/FYBReadingLog.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">reading log online here</span></strong></a>. Find Half-Price Books’ locations nearest you <a href="http://www.hpb.com/stores/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">here</span></strong></a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.hebuddy.com/content/pdf/readingclub.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">H-E-B Summer Reading Program</span></strong></a>: Kids can join the<strong> H.E.Buddy Summer Reading program</strong> and get cool prizes in return. Read 10 books this summer and mail your list to H-E-B by October 1, 2011. One of the prizes looks to be a t-shirt! Print your <a href="http://www.hebuddy.com/content/pdf/readingclub.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">reading log here</span></strong></a>.</div></div></div></div></div>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-29721564051377464642011-06-15T21:31:00.001-07:002011-06-15T21:32:00.054-07:00Borders Event this weekend<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 750px;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-90478309508472988702011-06-14T14:22:00.001-07:002011-06-14T14:22:50.047-07:00Free symphony<div class="record_rgt flt_Rt">The Houston Symphony’s free gift to the community continues this summer with free performances throughout Houston. Tonight is the final <a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/education/childrenfamilies/soundslikefunconcerts.aspx?sm=5&sy=2011" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Sounds Like Fun! Gotta Dance!</span></strong></a> performance with <a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/concertstickets/viewconcerts/2010-2011season/summerconcerts/symphonynights.aspx" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Summer Symphony Nights</span></strong></a> following at Miller Outdoor Theater June 17-July 4:<br />
<blockquote><ul><li><strong>June 14</strong>: <a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/education/childrenfamilies/soundslikefunconcerts.aspx?sm=5&sy=2011" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Sounds Like Fun! Gotta Dance!</span></strong></a> at <strong>Grace Community Church</strong> (South Campus), 14505 Gulf Freeway, 7:30 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>June 17</strong>: <a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=4098" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Beethoven’s Fifth Plus Rhapsody in Blue</span></strong></a>, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>June 18: <a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=4102" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f68328;">Bernstein’s West Side Story</span></a></strong>, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>June 24: <a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=4106" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f68328;">Mozart and Dvorak</span></a></strong>, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>June 25: <a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=4110" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f68328;">Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony</span></a></strong>, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the returning “tweetcert” event. Bring your cell phone and get concert insights through the Symphony’s Twitter feed as you listen to the concert.</li>
<li><strong>July 4: <a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=4114" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f68328;">A Star-Spangled Salute</span></a></strong>, Miller Outdoor Theatre, 8:30 p.m. Booming cannons are a tradition at this annual family event!</li>
</ul></blockquote>Free, assigned seat tickets are available at the Miller Outdoor Theatre Box Office on first-come first-serve basis between 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on performance day. Miller Outdoor Theatre is located in Hermann Park at 100 Concert Dr.</div>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-10007882618797497822011-06-13T20:55:00.001-07:002011-06-13T20:55:40.610-07:00houston museum of natural science discountFor a limited time, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is offering <a href="http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=455&Itemid=476" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">three extra months free </span></strong></a>to a one-year museum membership. You’ll get access to special behind-the-scenes, special access events all summer. Be one of the first to tour the new Paleontology wing in summer 2012!<br />
This offer is available for new and renewing members. <a href="http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=455&Itemid=476" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Check it out online</span></strong></a> or call 713.639.4629.<em> Thanks to <a href="http://dealfindere.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f68328;">Deal Finder E</span></a> for this tip!</em>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-58925059518670422862011-06-13T20:54:00.001-07:002011-06-13T20:54:16.668-07:00Out of town on vaca, but back with more deals!Canvas People is sharing an introductory offer for a <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/7923/CD4034/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">free 8×10 gallery wrapped canvas</span></strong></a> — or $50 credit towards any size canvas. You’re just responsible for shipping and handling, which is $14.95. As a bonus, customers who order more than $19.95 will receive a <strong>free one-year subscription to Disney’s <em>FamilyFun magazine</em></strong>, a $10 value.<br />
Head over to <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/7923/CD4034/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #f68328;">Canvas People</span></strong></a> to get started! If you’re quick, you might even get it back for Father’s Day… This deal is valid through the end of June.<br />
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Thanks houston on the cheap for this tipMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-37082700693271475342011-06-01T19:34:00.001-07:002011-06-01T19:34:07.719-07:00pods art at discovery green<div style="float: left; margin-left: 1em; width: 210px;"><h3>Event Venue</h3>Maconda's Grove (Market Grove) </div><div style="clear: left;"></div><h3>Ticket Information</h3>Free Admission<br />
<div id="event-description">The PODA Project is a temporary public art exhibition featuring the work of eight local artists or collective of artists who have transformed PODS® containers into a works of art. PODA provides a non-traditional platform for artists to explore the cultural, ecological, political, scientific, and socio-economic forces shaping Houston’s aspirations for the future. PODS are on display during park hours, 6am-10pm through June 5, 2011.</div>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-37684713493605992732011-06-01T19:33:00.001-07:002011-06-01T19:33:08.816-07:00fancy nancy at discovery green<h1>Toddler Tuesday: Storytime with Fancy Nancy</h1><div id="event_display"><div id="back_to_event_list"><a href="http://www.discoverygreen.com/ebevents/" id="back_to_event_list_link"><span class="back_to_event_list_span"><strong><span style="background-color: #339933; color: white;">Back to Event List</span></strong></span></a> <div id="ics-link"><a href="http://www.discoverygreen.com/ebevents/event/317222/ics/">Add to iCal (Outlook)</a></div></div><div id="event_datetime" style="margin-bottom: 1em; width: 410px;"><div style="border-right: #ccc 1px dotted; float: left; padding-right: 1em;"><h3>Event Time:</h3>Tuesday Jun 7, 2011<br />
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM </div><div style="float: left; margin-left: 1em; width: 210px;"><h3>Event Venue</h3>Anheuser-Busch Stage </div><div style="clear: left;"></div></div><h3>Ticket Information</h3>Ticket prices: Free Admission<br />
<div id="event-description">Bring your little ones to hear Fancy Nancy read one of her new books. There will also be a dress-up contest, so make sure to come as fancy (or dapper) as possible! And parents, don't forget your cameras! </div></div>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-43134668378424035302011-05-27T11:29:00.003-07:002011-05-27T11:29:17.889-07:00Storytime at Reinzi<span style="color: #cd5806; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span><br />
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<center>Explore Rienzi, the MFAH´s house museum for European decorative arts, through reading. <br />
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During the Summer Storytime Tours docents will bring art and history alive by relating children´s texts to the art and architecture at Rienzi. Children will explore the furniture, porcelain, and metals in the collection through texts such as <em>The Empty Pot</em> and <em>King Midas and the Golden Touch</em> by Demi, <em>Madame La Grande and Her So High to the Sky Uproarious Pompadour</em> by Candace Fleming, and <em>Library Lion</em> by Michelle Knudsen, and other books. <br />
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Admission is <strong>FREE</strong>, but reservations are required. Call 713.639.7800 or <a href="http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=1893&client=mfah&campaign=2472&email=mollie_gordon@hotmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">click here</span></a> to reserve your spot! <br />
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<em>This program is suitable for children ages 3 - 12. <br />
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All "A Great Read" programs at Rienzi are generously underwritten by a supporting grant from the Sterling-Turner Foundation.</em> <br />
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<strong>Rienzi</strong> <br />
1406 Kirby Drive <br />
Houston, Texas 77019 <br />
713.639.7800 <br />
<a href="mailto:Rienzi@mfah.org"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Rienzi@mfah.org</span></a></center><br />
<center>Summer Storytime Tours at Rienzi <br />
Every Wednesday in June and July at 10 am</center>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-79058775765057687322011-05-27T11:14:00.001-07:002011-05-27T11:14:10.166-07:00Kid Festival<img alt="Register at the BASH for a chance to win a FREE week of Way Cool Summer Keyboarding Camp" border="0" height="196" src="http://www.thesummerbook.com/gishpicks/images/HPC_ad_05.gif" usemap="#Map2" width="202" />MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-83782818666785864762011-05-26T11:48:00.001-07:002011-05-26T11:48:06.674-07:00free bounce</cufontext></cufon><cufon alt="Free " class="cufon cufon-vml" style="height: 24px; width: 55px;"><cufoncanvas style="height: 29px; left: -3px; top: -3px;"><shape coordorigin="-51,-330" coordsize="1181,430" fillcolor="#6bbcb0" path=" m69,-126 l131,-126,131,-165,149,-165,149,-72,131,-72,131,-111,69,-111,69,-16,113,-16,113,0,12,0,12,-16,48,-16,48,-224,12,-224,12,-240,199,-240,199,-167,180,-167,180,-224 69,-224,69,-126 x e m-51,-330 l1130,100 ns e" stroked="f" style="height: 29px; 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This free event features four hours of free play on its gigantic inflatables for kids and adults as well as other fun activities. The two Houston area BounceU locations will be participating in this event:<br />
Friday, May 27, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.<br />
BounceU Southwest<br />
10601 S. Sam Houston Pkwy West between W. Airport& S. Gessner<br />
Friday, June 3, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.<br />
BounceU West Houston<br />
14900 Westheimer Rd near Hwy 6 and West Oaks Mall<br />
Don’t forget to wear or bring socks, which are required for play. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-26522557874763535912011-05-26T11:46:00.001-07:002011-05-26T11:46:15.186-07:00Movie under the stars<div class="ecxLLBody1">On Friday, June 3, the Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center will host an exciting new<span class="ecx405035503-13052011"> program</span>: <strong>Movie Night in the Park</strong>.<span> </span>This family friendly event will feature a showing of the recent hit movie<span class="ecx405035503-13052011"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><strong><em>How to Train Your Dragon</em></strong><span class="ecx405035503-13052011"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span>on a giant screen under the stars at the Nature Discovery Center in Russ Pitman Park.<span> </span>Bring your blankets (and some bug spray!), and get there early to enjoy games, a bouncehouse, and movie-style concessions including pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and more!<span> </span>Park opens at 6:30 p.m., Showtime <span class="ecx405035503-13052011">at </span>7:30 p.m.<span> </span>Tickets are $5 in advance and available at the Center <span class="ecx405035503-13052011">and</span> online at <a href="http:///" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">www.naturediscoverycenter.org</span></a><span class="ecx405035503-13052011">, or </span>$10 at the door including a coupon for $2 in concessions.<span> </span>Children 2 and under are free.</div>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-7033663532060198812011-05-25T21:39:00.001-07:002011-05-25T21:39:50.270-07:00Art Care museum<div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: x-small;"><strong>MUSICIANS WHO MAKE ART? YOU BETCHA!</strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">There’s an interesting show on view at the <strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=a8dth8cab&et=1105687478415&s=4525&e=001v6L3hNbo03fmR3a05C0-KEVrFyG7EV85nQpfh8ZnYebUNTkR8BJNzQKPze8xF0K_Qf6qA7PF2ES-qmYM4U0XeWrQg9uljPNzciJyUtPVufOefnQN7br6jg==" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Art Car Museum</span></a></strong>, which was guest curated by <strong><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=a8dth8cab&et=1105687478415&s=4525&e=001v6L3hNbo03eiOpMiV0ptYAxED566wdZBLrtSmA3Ui61dOJFVA6fhU-b-8OTRbfvZ6UsAk76FASIgp8hROu97nrQp4Z2SkxHR_USjchhG9Id8WUGWn34TKF7wh0fv6vm-klar9wmnnEwzXCbb_eIR8Q==" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Melissa Noble</span></a></strong> and runs <strong>through August 7</strong>. Noble works with <strong>KPFT’s eclectic music show <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=a8dth8cab&et=1105687478415&s=4525&e=001v6L3hNbo03ctMwE6mgPPrs8McwaNwNN4bJIyFuZ1RrZVVw4vlK0tQEiCl0Xfngip0GOSSqiDBWz8yvsATtCbBC6PIHT-b8ZDTAke8w5plHPE_cgO2Xit5KVY7d0s_pwyv-ZMqpFQBBMH6BWN301JuNZnpE1aTWKuH6DBYjrRKBZn6KpxVofTrw==" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Wide Open Spaces</span></a></strong> and discovered that many of the musicians interviewed for the show were also talented artists. That and an exhibit curated by <strong>Charlie Gallagher</strong> at the <strong>Museum of Texas Art and Music</strong> in Gruene, Texas inspired Melissa to create this show, which features <strong>over 20 primarily Texas musicians/artists</strong> who represent an assortment of art styles and techniques. Among the artists in the exhibition are <strong>Butch Hancock and Joe Ely of the Flatlanders, Sara Hickman, Rock Romano aka “Dr. Rockit,” Loreta Kovacic, and many more</strong>. As Melissa says, “The genuine revelation of this exhibition is that prior knowledge of an artist’s musical genre does not allow ready identification of their artwork.” I saw the show and that is so true! <strong>Be sure to try the washbasin bass by Gary Bennett – you can jam out to its blues sound.</strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>NOTE: There is some nudity in the show. </strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>The Art Car Museum is always free and is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm.</strong></span></div>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-86073354913485291632011-05-25T21:38:00.001-07:002011-05-25T21:38:57.676-07:00Comic fest<div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: x-small;"><strong>COMICPALOOZA COMES TO TOWN.</strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This weekend, <strong>May 27-29</strong>, families can enjoy <strong>“<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=a8dth8cab&et=1105687478415&s=4525&e=001v6L3hNbo03f8G66tr9zTJDe-L8CdTUYXbDmOqyULGBhgTgUkdPcoOYxyj_DE6ahqJoOpanNmTBfv-A1WvWIDP0OR6lmYLv8TZecM7_DsPRMW2xz_CQchQg==" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Comicpalooza</span></a>,” a comic and pop-culture festival at the George R. Brown Convention Center</strong>. There will be <strong>costume contests, gaming, panel discussions, film and anime-industry workshops, live music, quidditch matches, Doomsday Wrestling matches, and roller-derby games</strong>. For family fun, there will be a <strong>circus featuring fire-eaters, jugglers, belly dancers and more</strong>. Industry heavy-hitters will be in the crowd, including <strong>comic-book creators, artists, actors and more</strong>. Among the highly-anticipated guests slated to attend are <strong>Edward James Olmos</strong> (<em>Battlestar Galactica</em>), <strong>Sam Trammell</strong> (<em>True Blood</em>), <strong>Tony Todd</strong> (<em>Final Destination</em>, <em>Candyman</em>), <strong>Meaghan Rath</strong> (<em>Being Human</em>), <strong>Sean Maher</strong> (<em>Firefly/Serenity</em>), <strong>Jeremy Bulloch</strong> and <strong>Peter Mayhew</strong> (<em>Star Wars</em>), <strong>Marina Sirtis</strong> (<em>Star Trek</em>) and others. Notable comic creators <strong>Bob Layton</strong> (<em>Iron Man</em>), <strong>Arthur Suydam</strong> (<em>Marvel Zombies</em>), <strong>Phil Hester</strong> (<em>Wonder Woman</em>, <em>Firebreather</em>), <strong>Fred Van Lente</strong> (<em>Cowboys and Aliens</em>), <strong>Chris Roberson</strong> (<em>Superman</em>), <strong>Joe Lansdale</strong> (<em>Bubba Hotep</em>, <em>Pigeons from Hell</em>) and artists <strong>Andy Kuhn</strong> (<em>Firebreather</em>), <strong>Ale Garza</strong> (<em>Fathom</em>), and <strong>David Mack</strong> (<em>Kabuki</em>).</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Tickets range from $10-$150 and are available as single day tickets or 3 day passes.</span></div>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-56569892823183106342011-05-23T11:23:00.001-07:002011-05-23T11:23:31.537-07:00Today and Tomorrow at Discovery GreenMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-36085709877058095002011-05-13T20:11:00.001-07:002011-05-13T20:11:50.595-07:0050C Red box rentals<span style="color: #d80011; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://e.redbox.com/a/hBNzZUiBtmrYQB8bEiOC3MqBQ.B7ufhL4g/location-1" style="color: #d80011; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Special Deal for You: 50¢ Off This Weekend! </a><a href="http://e.redbox.com/a/hBNzZUiBtmrYQB8bEiOC3MqBQ.B7ufhL4g/button-1" target="_blank"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">We can't wait to see you tomorrow!</span>MamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-78371063019142936212011-05-13T11:06:00.001-07:002011-05-13T11:06:20.441-07:00Kids Orchestra - planning ahead<a href="" name="event-496809" target="_blank"></a><strong><span style="color: #006e12; font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">Wednesday, May 18 - Houston Youth Symphony Chamber Music Concert </span></strong><div class="ecxevent-field"><div style="color: #3e3e3e; font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;">Houston Youth Symphony presents a Chamber Music Recital, at 7pm, Wednesday, May 18, in Duncan Hall on the campus of Rice University.<br />
The recital will feature Houston Youth Symphony’s four chamber music ensembles performing works by Mozart, Ligeti, Ibert and Taffanel.</div></div><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;"><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Where</span>: Duncan Hall, Rice University</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">When</span>: 7:00 PM </div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Who</span>: All ages.</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">How</span>: Ticket required</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Cost:</span> FREE</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">For more info</span>: 713-785-2422</div></blockquote><br />
Thanks macaroni kids for this tipMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-23659049386857427142011-05-13T11:05:00.001-07:002011-05-13T11:05:28.647-07:00Library Book Sale<a href="" name="event-494820" target="_blank"></a><strong><span style="color: #006e12; font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">Saturday, May 14 through Sunday, May 15 - 33rd Annual Bargain Book Sale - Friends of the Houston Public Library </span></strong><div class="ecxevent-field"><div style="color: #3e3e3e; font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;">Art books, children's books, cook books, foreign language books, gardening, graphic novels, history, mysteries, and more!</div></div><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;"><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Where</span>: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Downtown</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">When</span>: Saturday hours 9-5pm; Sunday hours 11am-4pm </div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Who</span>: All ages</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">How</span>: No pre-registration required. Sunday is Bag Day. $10 for all that you can fit into a bag. Bags provided.</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Cost:</span> FREE to shop</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">For more info</span>: <a href="http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/friends-booksale" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">www.hpl.lib.tx.us/friends-booksale</span></a></div></blockquote><br />
Thanks Macaroni Kids for this reminderMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-80855976382632199792011-05-13T11:04:00.001-07:002011-05-13T11:04:33.982-07:00Child Care and preschool workshop<a href="" name="event-496811" target="_blank"></a><strong><span style="color: #006e12; font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">Sunday, May 15 - Premier Child Care and Preschool Workshop </span></strong><div class="ecxevent-field"><div style="color: #3e3e3e; font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;">This 2011 Child Care Workshop is the only event focused on child care options for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in Houston. With so many options, parents can feel overwhelmed with making the right decision. </div></div><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;"><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Where</span>: Hilton Houston Galleria, Ballroom A, 2001 Post Oak Blvd., Houston</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">When</span>: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM </div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Who</span>: Moms seeking child care options</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">How</span>: Pre-registration required</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Cost:</span> Non-cardholders only pay $5 per session if purchased online. All online sign-ups receive an additional raffle ticket. $10 per session at the door.<br />
No charge for children age 5 and under.</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">For more info</span>: <a href="http://premierbabyplanning.com/childcareexpo2011" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;">premierbabyplanning.com/childcareexpo2011</span></a></div></blockquote><br />
thanks macaroni kids for this tipMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-37532716253530644902011-05-13T11:03:00.001-07:002011-05-13T11:03:56.318-07:00Free Festival this Sunday, but 10$ to park<a href="" name="event-495111" target="_blank"></a><strong><span style="color: #006e12; font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-small;">Sunday, May 15 - Festival De Mayo 2011 </span></strong><div class="ecxevent-field"><div style="color: #3e3e3e; font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;">Festival features vendor booths exhibiting arts, crafts, authentic foods, fun, games, and non-stop live music, celebrating the pageantry, sounds and culture of the Hispanic community.</div></div><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;"><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Where</span>: Reliant Center, Houston, TX 77054</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">When</span>: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM </div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Who</span>: All ages</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">How</span>: No pre-registration required.</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">Cost:</span> FREE event, $10 to park</div><div class="ecxevent-field" style="font: 13px/18px verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0066ff;">For more info</span>: <a href="http://www.reliantpark.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">www.reliantpark.com</span></a></div></blockquote><br />
Thanks Macaroni Kids for this cool tipMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-50153189367064034442011-05-13T10:48:00.003-07:002011-05-13T10:48:54.154-07:00Lakeshore craft<strong>Craft a jungle scene</strong> — Kids can enjoy creating a<strong> <a href="http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/store_locations/storeCrafts.jsp" target="_blank">free Jungle Collage</a></strong> at Lakeshore Learning’s free weekly craft. The fun kicks off Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.<a href="http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/store_locations/storeLocations.jsp;jsessionid=NNdX2vL28GTRl72XnW4nz8NB6dy1QJ3lXZWvgjkWM2J5XXWTVwQQ!1519462835!-587570366" target="_blank"><strong> Find locations</strong></a> on Post Oak Blvd., Friendswood, and The Woodlands.<br />
thanks to houston on the cheap for the reminderMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-8176533354685997392011-05-13T10:48:00.001-07:002011-05-13T10:48:15.010-07:00Sugarland bash<strong>Find family fun outdoors </strong>– Folks in Sugar Land will find fun outdoors at the<strong> <a href="http://www.sugarlandbash.org/index.php?p=details" target="_blank">3rd annual Sugar Land Bash</a></strong>. This annual event features performances, entertainment, Tricycle Track Race with area school principals, Cake-Eating contest, Diaper Dash, and Tug-O-War. Free cotton candy, drinks, and popcorn throughout the day. Kids will enjoy free face painting and balloon artist booths. The event is noon to 10 p.m. at Sugar Land Town Square. Raffle tickets for 25 prizes (including a Harley-Davidson) and $10 all-day games pass are available for $10, benefiting Snowdrop Foundation.<br />
Thanks to houston on the cheap for thisMamaLeigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16503499854534312556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4076902082752634928.post-69079509201025714282011-05-11T20:10:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:29:14.276-07:00Books Alive this weekend<h3><h3>Books Alive! 2nd Annual Houston Public Library Children's Book Celebration <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4076902082752634928#gallery" jquery1305169808939="98"><img alt="Image gallery" class="icon" height="12" src="http://www.blogger.com/images/icon-gallery.gif" width="14" /></a> </h3><div class="org"></div><div id="eventicon_descriptions"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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Children are invited to enjoy all the fun and exciting activities scheduled for the Houston Public Library’s<strong><i> Books Alive! Feed Your Dreams 2nd Annual Children’s Book Celebration</i></strong>.<br />
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The <i>Books Alive! Celebration</i> will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2011 for children of all ages. Everyone who attends will receive a goody bag while supplies last. Events will take place at the Central Library located at 500 McKinney, 77002. <br />
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Join us for a full day of whimsical performances, hands-on arts and crafts activities, and other special events. The highlight of the celebration is the appearance <strong><a href="http://www.lauranumeroff.com/" jquery1305169808939="102">Laura Numeroff</a>,</strong> renowned children’s book author.<br />
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