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July 4 Freedom Over Texas
	Houston's Official July 4 Celebration! Celebrate America's birthday along Eleanor Tinsley Park with live concerts on four outdoor stages, and the largest land-based fireworks display in the nation. More ...
July 31 to August 2 Houston International Jazz Festival
	The Festival is the primary fundraiser for Jazz Education Inc. which celebrates the American and International contributions to the art form. Houston International Jazz Festival strives to continue its mission to preserve and share this great American music with fans around the world. More ...
August 30 Theater District Open House
	Visit the Alley Theatre, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Wortham Theater Center and Jones Hall! Grab an event program when you arrive and check out what's happening throughout the day. Performances will be offered on stage at several of the Theater District's venues, downtown restaurants will offer bites to eat and backstage tours. There will also be an opportunity to purchase season subscriptions to member performing arts organizations. More ...

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Get Moving Houston
	Mayor Bill White, Houston business heavyweights step up to the plate to launch new citywide wellness initiative. Houston Wellness Association seeks to make Houston "the model city for wellness". More...

Houston Named As One Of The Best U.S.
Cities In Which To Do Business

Houston's List of Number One Rankings Grows

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Mayor Bill White

Bravo Awards

Art Zehnder

City Employee SpotLight

Art Zehnder
Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department

Art Zehnder is the highly regarded director of sales for the convention center, but it was in the midst of Hurricane Ike that his star shined brightest. Going non-stop for 10 days, he inspired co-workers and volunteers to provide top-notch service and comfort to those who lost everything they had. For those people, the cavernous George R. Brown Convention Center was home as a Red Cross Staging Area. More ...