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By Dave Schafer
Feature Events
Aug. 11
Romeo & Juliet, Miller Outdoor Theatre: If Romeo and Juliet had been free to pursue their love, the play probably would be long forgotten. But, you can enjoy their tragic love story for free. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.milleroutdoortheater.com or call
(281) 373-3386.
Aug. 11
Houston Texans vs. Chicago Bears, Reliant Park: A new quarterback, new running back, new second receiver, new defensive lineman – the Texans are looking better than ever. And, since this is their first home preseason game, fans can still be optimistic about the season. Kick off is 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.houstontexans.com or call (713) 629-3700
Through Aug. 26
Andy Warhol: Three Houston Women, Menil Collection: Beginning in the late 1960s, Warhol produced serial silkscreen portraits of three of Houston’s leading arts figures, Jermayne MacAgy, Dominique de Menil, and Caroline Wiess Law. This display unites these portraits for the first time. For more information, visit www.menil.org or call
(713) 525-9400.
Sept. 1-2
Maná in Concert, Toyota Center: This legendary Mexican rock band has sold more than 19 million records and received 13 Billboard Music Awards and five Grammy Awards. For more information, www.houstontoyotacenter.com or (866) 446-8849.
Sept. 11-23
Theatre Under The Stars - Whistle Down The Wind, Hobby Center: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s London hit. In the rural Louisiana of several decades ago, a lonely teenager discovers a mysterious stranger on her family’s property. As she demands to know his identity, he swears he’s Jesus Christ!...and it’s as if all her prayers have been answered. For more information, visit www.tuts.org or call
(713) 558-8887.
Other events
Aug. 26
Theater District Open House, Theater District: (713) 658-8938.
Aug. 28
Tony Bennett in Concert, Jones Hall:
(713) 629-3700.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Houston Symphony Pops - The Music of James Bond, Jones Hall: (713) 224-7575.
Aug. 31-April 20, 2008
Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia, Museum of Natural Science:
(713) 639-4629.
Oct. 4-7
Greek Festival, American Greek Orthodox Cathedral Complex: (713) 526-5377.
Oct. 6
Society For the Performing Arts - An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin: (713) 227-4772.
Oct. 6
70s Soul Jam, Reliant Park: (713) 629-3700.
Oct. 6-7
Wings Over Houston Air Show, Ellington Field:
(713) 266-4492.
Oct. 9-21
Theatre Under The Stars – Dreamgirls, Hobby Center: (713) 558-8887.
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