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By Dave Schafer
Feature Events
March 8
Bayou Beckons - Buffalo Bayou Regatta, downtown: Whether you paddle competitively or just for fun, the regatta is a great way to see Houston from a whole new angle. This 15-mile canoe and kayak race through the heart of the city starts at 9 a.m. at 7700 San Felipe near Voss and ends at Sesquicentennial Park. For more information, visit www.buffalobayou.org or call 713-752-0314.
March 18-19
African Footprint, Miller Theater, Hermann Park: The 2008 season opens with a blend of Afrocentric and Eurocentric music and dance that tells the vibrant and diverse history of South Africa. That’s just the first of many free, family-friendly concerts in the park. For more information, visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com or call 281-373-3386.
March 28-30
NCAA basketball regionals, Reliant Stadium: Figure that: Deciding the college national championship with head-to-head match ups, until just one team is left. Hmmmm. That seems pretty obvious, doesn’t it? Oh yeah, and each year, the tournament gives us some incredible games. For more information, visit
www.reliantpark.com or call 832-667-1400.
April 11-13
Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour, Reliant Park: High School Musical is so hot right now, it might melt the ice. A fusion of songs, dancing, and nonstop, team-spirited fun inspired by Disney Channel’s “High School Musical” and “High School Musical 2.” For more information, visit www.reliantpark.com or call 713-629-3700.
Other events
Check out upcoming events at
www.houstontx.gov.
Feb. 28- March 1
World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, Reliant Park: 832-667-1000.
March 8
Houston Symphony - The Beethoven Experience, Jones Hall: 713-224-7575.
March 15
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Texas at Crawford: 713-365-9648.
March 15
Guaranty Bank Tour de Houston, in front of City Hall: 713-247-3500.
March 22
Moody Blues, Woodland Pavilion:
281-363-3300.
March 7-30
Othello, Alley Theatre: 713-228-8421.
March 28-30
Bayou City Art Festival, Memorial Park:
713-437-6351.
April 5-6
H-E-B Houston Children’s Festival, in front of City Hall: 713-522-9723.
April 11-13
Houston Symphony Pops - Motown’s Greatest Hits, Jones Hall: 713-224-7575.
April 26
San Jacinto Battle Re-enactment, San Jacinto Battleground: 281-479-2421.
April 19-27
Houston International Festival, Hermann Square: 713-654-8808.
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