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Help Save Enchanted Forest

2008-07-26T15:50:01Z

Hello Forest Family & Friends~

For those of you that do not know, The Austin Enchanted Forest needs your help after being denied their Temporary Use Permit by the city of Austin.

This permit has allowed The Forest to provide an alternative outdoor venue for supporting local and national musicians, artists, performers, freaks, and Austinites for the last 5 years.

But alas one of Austin's best kept secrets and underground icons is in serious jeopardy of closing and we need your help!

Can you raise money for the numerous and costly hoops The Forest is going to have to jump through?
As in most cases little can be accomplished without it and if we can't host events to raise the funds, we need you to canvass on The Forest's behalf!

Be nice! It's easy to piss people off and we all know the catching flies with honey bit... If you have top bite your tongue.

Do it! Even if it bleeds!
Save the barking and attacks for the appropriate time and place! Please...

Email or Call the following people and organizations asking for their support and help.

Rich Bailey~ Head of the Live Music Task Force
rich.bailey@ci.austin.tx.us

Matt Watson~ Office of Mayor Wynn
512-974-2043

The Austin Chronicle~
news@austinchronicle.com
music@austinchronicle.com
512-454-5766

Fox 7 News~
7oys@fox7.com
news@fox7.com

KVUE News~
news@kvue.com

News 8 Austin~
newsdesk@news8austin.com

KUT Radio~
kut@kut.org

Make donation jars and ask your favorite businesses to display them near their registers.

It's amazing how quickly spare change can add up!

Make and print your own flyers and spread the word.

Organize a petition in support of The Only Locally Owned Outdoor Venue in Austin and start canvassing! Collect names and contact info.

(Especially in the Oltorf / South Lamar area.

)

Be proactive people! The Forest is a community space. Your Community.

What would Halloween be without The Haunted Trail or The Dance On Your Grave Party.

We are all at risk of losing The Best Stroll In The Woods Austin has to offer...........

More updates coming soon......... Please Repost & Help!
Blessings~ Kelly & The Ararat Pack

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They, Who Sound and Art League Houston present . . . July 28th

2008-07-23T21:48:54Z

from Norway
Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten
(bass player for The Thing)

Two Sets:

Trio
Jawwaad Taylor - trumpet, MC/voice, electronics
David Dove - trombone
Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten - bass

Trio
Jason Jackson - saxphones, winds, ?
Chris Cogburn - drums, percussion
Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten - bass

Monday, July 28 8pm
at The Art League of Houston
1953 Montrose
$5 Suggested Donation

http://www.ingebrigtflaten.com/
http://www.artleaguehouston.org/
http://www.myspace.com/theywhosound

mailing list and info - theywhosound@gmail.com

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (born 1971 in Oppdal, Norway) is one of the most important figures in creative music in Norway – and elsewhere – today.

Coming from a musical family of six sisters and brothers, and a father who played the organ, he started to play piano and guitar at an early age. He switched over to the bass guitar, playing in a gospel choir in his hometown when he was 12. At 18 he moved to norwegian city Trondheim, where he picked up the acoustic bass, and decided he wanted to study at the music academy there, a school that has shaped many of the influental figureheads of the norwegian contemporary scene today. In 1992 he got into the school, and studied there for three years with bassplayer Odd Magne Gridseth, saxophonist Jon-Paal Inderberg and pianist Erling Aksdal.

Since 1995 Ingebrigt Håker Flaten have been a professional musician based in Oslo, and have been an important musician in leading scandinavian bands such as The Source, Element, Maria Kannegård Trio, Petter Wettre Trio, and between 1997-04 toured the world with the famed norwegian keyboard/piano player Bugge Wesseltoft and his New Conceptions of Jazz. Together with Bugge he performed with internationally established artists such as John Scofield (US), Joshua Redman (US) and Eric Trufaz (FRA).

Today Ingebrigt Håker Flaten have released more than 40 recordings and is focusing his work in Atomic, The Thing with Mats Gustafson, Atomic/School Days, Scorch Trio with Raoul Björkenheim, The Electrics with Axel Dörner, Free Fall with Ken Vandermark, Close Erase with Christian Wallumrød, Tore Brunborg Kvartett and is regulary doing solo performances.

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten..s creative and highly original bass playing has been highly regarded all over the world and he have done several performances with major international artists such as Evan Parker (UK), Paul Lytton (UK), Joe McPhee (US), Joe Lovano (US), Yusef Lateef (US), Tony Oxley (UK), Iain Ballamy (UK), Dave Liebman (US), Chris Potter (US), Zim Ngqvana (SA), Benoit Delbeq (FRA), Dr.L.Subramaniam (IND), Billy Cobham (US), Jean Luc Pounty (FRA). He has frequently appeared at important international jazz festivals in Den Haag, Liége, Montraux, Athens/Georgia, Cape Town, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Paris, Istanbul, Saalfelden, Nice, Groningen, San Francisco, San Sebastian, Lüc, Nancy, London, Perpignan, Molde, Perth, Kongsberg, Berlin, Houston and legendary clubs such as New Morning in Paris, Quasimodo in Berlin, Ronny Scotts and Pizza Express in London, Knitting Factory and Tonic in New York, Empty Bottle in Chicago, Blue Note in Yokohama and Hemlock Tawern in San Francisco.

His musical expression is based on the language of jazz and improvised music, acoustic and electronic, but his interest in rock and ethnic music also shows through his collaborations with the norwegian rock bands Motorpsycho and Cato Salsa Experience as well as his work through Rikskonsertene
In July 2003, as the first bass-player in Norway, he released his solo-CD "Double bass" on the norwegian label SOFA.

He has at the tender age of 33 already managed to establish himself as one of the most important exponents of the younger generation of musicians on the european scene today. In July 2004 Ingebrigt Håker Flaten was awarded Kongsberg Jazzfestival official "Vitalprisen" – the highest award for jazz musicians in Norway.

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This Saturday

2008-07-17T16:25:30Z

Saturday July 19th starts at 8pm at the Meridian Room

details here... www.summersinfest.com/

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Warehouse party July 9th!!!

2008-07-12T18:14:23Z

SATURDAY JULY 12, 2008 9PM-6AM
COME PARTY WITH US!!

AFTERBURNER
4108 Dupont, 77021

* 2 MAIN DANCE AREAS, 4 CHILL ZONES, AND OUTDOOR CHILL AREA
* 7000 SQUARE FEET!!!
* $10 AT THE DOOR
* 18 TO GET IN, 21+ BYOB
* SMOOTHIE BAR
* FREE WATER, FRUIT, AND ICE CREAM!
* FREE PARKING!!

$10 @ the door
18 +
21 BYOB (no glass please)

4108 Dupont 77021

Whitehouse Entertainment

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Jones Hall tonight....Eddie Izzard live

2008-07-02T01:39:59Z

Comedian and actor EDDIE IZZARD, adored by fans and critics alike for his lightening quick wit and surreal humor is back and starting the largest comedy tour of his career. Izzard’s new one man show fittingly titled STRIPPED hits North America with performances in 34 cities.
http://www.spahouston.org/

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Revolve Thursday's @ the Jet Lounge

2008-06-19T16:11:16Z

Join us THIS and EVERY THURSDAY for Sexy Electro, House & Progressive DANCE Beats w/ NO COVER, Free Parking, and ALL-NIGHT DRINK SPECIALS at REVOLVE with This Week's Lineup:

♪ Adam Hi-Tone (Electric, Domestic Disturbance)
♪ Bjorn (Reverse)
♪ VNA (Traffic)
♪ Davizm (SugaDaddy, Levity, Dog & Pony)
♪ Featuring LULLABY (Homesick)

and hosted by Chris Kairo + RayRay.

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Gas prices and changing your car

2008-06-18T20:53:28Z

Check this out. It could be something to think about doing to your car. It was in USA Today recently. Just a thought.
www.picctv.com/us

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Announcing :: Renehalla Drum Jam

2008-06-13T23:16:42Z

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
and
Mahalla Tribal Fusion

invite you to the
Renehalla Drum Jam
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to play with us at Avant Garden!

Musicians and dancers are invited to participate in a guided event of creative improvisations with music and dance. Please come and participate or just sit back and enjoy this night of live musicians and dancers of all levels. Unlike any show before, we ask that you join us for this rare and fun filled event.

your guides for the evening :: Tala and Cynthia

Musician - Please bring your own drums, shakers, guitars, bagpipes, accordions, acoustic instruments or noisemakers.

Dancers - Feel free to dress however you feel comfortable. Dance in jeans and a tee shirt or all out in your favorite belly dance gear.

Opa!!

at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer @ Taft
Houston, TX
21 & up

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
FREE/love donations accepted

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
http://www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies
http://tribes.tribe.net/inbredcarniescrunbugarmy

Mahalla Tribal Fusion
http://www.mahallatribalfusion.com
http://www.myspace.com/mahallatribalfusion
http://tribes.tribe.net/mahallatribalfusion

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Announcing :: Hip Drop & Lock It with SWEFT

2008-05-27T15:14:51Z

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
are pleased to announce their next show at Avant Garden ::
Hip Drop & Lock It

Tuesday, MAY 27, 2008 @ 8:30 PM

Featuring our special guest, SWEFT of Sweft Feet Dance

Sweft is an exceptional dancer and teacher whose talent is truly endless. He is trained in Modern and Jazz, performs Salsa, Meringue, Indian, African and Polynesian, and teaches Hip-Hop classes all over Houston. His dance company, Sweft Feet Dance, was born in October 2006 and focuses on diversity through movement.

Sweft has created an exciting choreography for the members of The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies. This show will present a true fusion between Interpretive Belly Dance and Hip-Hop. The Renegades feel blessed to be working with such an amazing dancer and cannot wait to share this performance with you.

May 27, 2008
at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer @ Taft
Houston, TX

doors 8:30 pm/show 8:45 pm
FREE/love donations accepted

http://www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies

More Upcoming Events @ Avant Garden

Sunday, May 18th
Dr. Sketchy Houston
Ms. YET will be modeling for this month’s Dr. Sketchy event
For more info go here ::
http://houstonsketchy.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/houston-sketchy-goes-tribal-for-may-sketchy/

Tuesday, June 24th
Renehalla Drum Jam
In collaboration with Mahalla Tribal Fusion

Other Upcoming Events

Friday, May 23rd
The Funkete
hosted by Skeez181
For more info go here ::
http://www.myspace.com/skeez181

love,

-ms. YET

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Tonight :: They, Who Sound - May 25th

2008-05-25T16:18:19Z

improvised and experimental music
2 different sets per night

FEATURING -

May 25th, 2008

The Efferent Flow Quartet -
Sonia Flores, David Dove,
Dug Falk and John Martinez

and

Konstantinos Kouzas

at The Backroom
(the space behind The Mink)
3718 Main Street @ Alabama (Backroom entrance on Alabama)
6pm
$5

for more info :: http://www.myspace.com/theywhosound

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The Renegades Next show with Sweft!! Don't miss it!

2008-05-19T13:33:24Z

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
are pleased to announce their next show at Avant Garden ::
Hip Drop & Lock It

Tuesday, MAY 27, 2008 @ 8:30 PM

Featuring our special guest, SWEFT of Sweft Feet Dance

Sweft is an exceptional dancer and teacher whose talent is truly endless. He is trained in Modern and Jazz, performs Salsa, Meringue, Indian, African and Polynesian, and teaches Hip-Hop classes all over Houston. His dance company, Sweft Feet Dance, was born in October 2006 and focuses on diversity through movement.

Sweft has created an exciting choreography for the members of The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies. This show will present a true fusion between Interpretive Belly Dance and Hip-Hop. The Renegades feel blessed to be working with such an amazing dancer and cannot wait to share this performance with you.

May 27, 2008
at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer @ Taft
Houston, TX

doors 8:30 pm/show 8:45 pm
FREE/love donations accepted

www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies

More Upcoming Events @ Avant Garden

Sunday, May 18th
Dr. Sketchy Houston
Ms. YET will be modeling for this month’s Dr. Sketchy event
For more info go here ::
houstonsketchy.wordpress.com/200...chy/

Tuesday, June 24th
Renehalla Drum Jam
In collaboration with Mahalla Tribal Fusion

Other Upcoming Events

Friday, May 23rd
The Funkete
hosted by Skeez181
For more info go here ::
www.myspace.com/skeez181

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Houston Sketchy Coming to you on MAY 18th

2008-05-17T13:25:01Z

This month’s model Ms. YET of The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies is going to rock your sketchy socks off. What else could possibly make a Houston Sketchy Sunday more awesome than a gorgeous sassy belly dancer, a glass full of booze and your fave artists peeps?

This month’s Dr. Sketchy is going wild for belly dancing - it all happens at this month’s Sketchy party at Avant Garden on Sunday, May 18th from 2-6pm.

http://houstonsketchy.wordpress.com/

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They, Who Sound - Sunday, May 18th

2008-05-16T15:39:40Z

improvised and experimental music
2 different sets per night

May 18th, 2008
FEATURING -

The Annoysters
www.myspace.com/theannoysters

and

Lucas Gorham

at The Backroom (the space behind The Mink)
3718 Main Street @Alabama (Backroom entrance on Alabama)

6pm
$5

Experimental music has a home in midtown – or at least it’s been invited crash there for a couple of months . . .

Iconoclastic noise, exploratory improvisation, hypnotic droning, and authentic "musique brut" have for decades been strong undercurrents affecting movement in Houston’s music (and art). They deeply impact what we hear and feel on the surface. But these scenes (or phenomena – underground music is often not coming from a ‘scene’) also produce many of Houston’s most well-known musical exports (unbeknownst to most Houstonians – even in the music and “cultural arts” communities).

“They, Who Sound” will offer two sets sampling a diverse range of underground music in Houston (with a potential for visiting artists as well) in the cozy environs of Backroom (the space behind The Mink). These shows are not to be missed. These events are early, there’s a bar and it’s on the train route!

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Change of EMAIL and Event INFO . . .

2008-05-09T20:11:22Z

First of all . . . because I am a dancer

We are creating a mailing list for our dance troupe, The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies. If you would like to receive updates about our performances, events, etc. please contact us in one or all of the following ways -

Join our mailing list by sending an email entitled "Subscribe" to
RenegadeCarnies@gmail.com

The Renegades on MYSPACE
add us as a friend to see our page ::
www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies

If you prefer TRIBE.NET ::
http://tribes.tribe.net/inbredcarniescrunbugarmy

Second of all . . . because I am an artist

I have 6 pieces that just went up at premiumgoods (in the Rice University Village). The art opening is tomorrow, from 9 - 11 pm.. I will probably be there sometime after 9:30 pm. All of the work will be for sale and will be on view for 6 months.

Here is the info ::

premiumgoods.
Limited editions sneaker store and
urban art gallery presents: "GIRL!"

Four female urban artists bring it to H-Town:
Jeanette Degollado, Y.E.Torres, B~Kay, melinda mosheim

Artist reception: Saturday May 10 2008, 9p-11p

at: premiumgoods
2416 Times Blvd
Houston Texas 77005
Regular store/gallery hours:
Mon-Sat: noon-7p

Exhibition runs until Saturday November 1, 2008.
New works added to the exhibit periodically.

For questions please contact: Melinda Mosheim 713-839-0281
melindamosheim@yahoo.com

love,

ms. YET/Y. E. Torres . . . or Yvonne. but i do prefer the others.

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They Who Sound - May 11th

2008-05-09T16:09:57Z

They, Who Sound - Sunday, May 11

They, Who Sound
experimental/ improvised/ underground/ sound/ noise/ music/ "musique bruit"/ "experimental hip hop"

every sunday in may and june (except june 22)
at 6pm

at The Backroom
(the space behind The Mink)
3718 Main Street @Alabama (Backroom entrance is on Alabama.)

two different sets each week

this sunday (May 11):
Perseph1/AndAccelerator
+
Jawwaad Taylor/Dave Dove

$5 cover goes to the performers.

Links:
They, Who Sound
www.myspace.com/theywhosound
Backroom
www.themink.org/backroom
Perseph1
www.myspace.com/perseph1
And Accelerator
www.myspace.com/robotdouble

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They, Who Sound - New Series for Underground Music

2008-05-05T21:29:56Z

"They, Who Sound"
is a new weekly event offering (mostly regional) voices in experimental/ improvised/underground sound/noise/music/ "musique bruit"

This event will be held at The Backroom (The Space Behind The Mink).
It's at 3718 Main Street @Alabama
(Backroom entrance is on Alabama).
www. themink. org/backroom/

"They, Who Sound"
will be held every Sunday in May and June (except for June 22) at 6pm.

$5 cover goes to the musicians.

It's early on Sunday.
It's casual and relaxed.
It's on the train.
There's a bar.

You like music (and there is a lot of it going on that you don't know about).

There will be two sets every week.

May 11 will feature:
Dave Dove/Jawwaad Taylor
+
Perseph1/And Accelerator

Future shows will feature:
The Annoysters
Sonia Flores
Robert Pearson
Truth-Life-Fiction-Quartet
Paula Anicete
Jesse Kudler
Alexandra Marculewicz

And be sure to add us as a friend ::
http://www.myspace.com/theywhosound

Join our mailing list by sending an email to THEYWHOSOUND@gmail.com

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Luminosity @ The Artrery 05-01-08

2008-04-29T01:35:50Z

Luminosity will be performing @ The Artery 05-01-08.

www.arteryhouston.org/

www.arteryhouston.org/events.html

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Vagabond Bellydance Hafla May 20th!

2008-04-28T20:21:41Z

It's going to be great!
You DO NOT want to miss this fantastic show!

Obsidia and I will be performing as L'imprevu (Old World Bellydance)
Anaid of Mystique Bellydance will be here from San Antonio (Gothic Bellydance)

And our lovely local dancers include:
Urban Gypsy Students (Tribal)
Gaby (Cabaret)
Anna (Egyptian)
Sarea(Cabaret)
Tara (Tribal Fusion)
Khandroma (Gothic)
Kelly
Ninari (African Fusion)

So come on out and support bellydance in Texas with this diverse and talented group of dancers!

May 20, 2008
Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Show starts at 8:30
No Cover/Love Donations

AND UPCOMING IN JULY----
BellaNatana www.bellanatana.com
Visions In Dance www.visionsindance.com
Both from D/FW
Both AMAZING!

The lovely Sisters of Avalon and many more!
I only have four spots left for the July show, so if you want to perform, please e-mail me at naribellydance@yahoo.com.

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PIRATE PARTY TONIGHT!

2008-04-19T20:41:53Z

Come to AVANT GARDEN this Saturday night for a rockin' Pirate Party! There will be bellydancing, Indian dancing, and all sorts of piratey shenanigans!

Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Houston
8:00 p.m.

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Peter Brotzmann and Han Bennink - April 27, 2008

2008-04-15T18:26:32Z

Nameless Sound Presents ::
Pioneers of European Free Improvisation
Peter Brotzmann and Han Bennink
on April 27, 2008

Peter Brotzmann (Germany) - saxophones, clarinets
Han Bennink (Holland) - drums, percussion
Sunday, April 27 2008 at 8pm
at Diverse Works
1117 East Freeway
Houston, TX

$13 General Admission
$10 Students
Everyone Under 18 Gets in For Free
Tickets Available at the Door

For Information,
Call Nameless Sound at 713-928-5653
or go to www.namelesssound.org

Pioneers of European free improvisation, Han Bennink and Peter Brotzmann made a landmark statement together in 1968 with "Machine Gun", the incendiary recording by the Peter Brotzmann Octet. The two continued their groundbreaking collaboration in duo, trio, and quartet settings. After 12 years, the contrast between Brotzmann's severe intensity and Bennink's gleeful anarchy had run its course. In 1980, they went separate ways, playing the last concert of their fruitful 12-year collaboration.

In 2004, Brotzmann organized a series of performances to reunite the duo after a 24-year hiatus. Time added perspective to the work of both artists. Though he still turns up the high heat, Brotzmann now reveals a lyricism at heart of his fury. Bennink's physicality is still prominent; but he has shown himself to be an heir to the tradition of the great swing drummers like Baby Dodds, Jo Jones, and Max Roach.

An art student with connections to the Fluxes movement, Peter Brotzmann rejected a career in the galleries after hearing a concert by jazz legend Sidney Bechet. Self-taught on saxophones and clarinets, Brotzmann played modern jazz influenced by Ornette Coleman and worked with American greats like Don Cherry and Steve Lacy. He was crucial at the beginning of Europe's free improvisation movement. Brotzmann developed a style similar to radical American saxophonist Albert Ayler (without much knowledge of Ayler), an uncompromising, screaming cry that challenged itself to greater heights of rage and energy. Time added subtlety to his sound. Bluesy lyricism and timeless muezzin-like calls emerged in later years. He is one of the most influential saxophone players in free improvisation.

One of the hard swinging drummers in jazz and improvised music, Han Bennink has a reputation as an anarchic and electrifying performer. Well known for his physicality and sense of humor, Bennink's concerts lie somewhere in the realm of virtuosic percussion display and dadaist performance. He is famous for coaxing unusual sounds from his drums, augmenting his kit with found debris, and drumming on any surface available (walls, floors, chairs, his own body). In Holland in the 1960s, Bennink was quickly recognized as an uncommonly versatile drummer. He accompanied visiting jazz greats like Sonny Rollins, Eric Dolphy and Dexter Gordon. At the same time, Bennink helped to create a European improvised music that evolved an identity separate from its jazz roots. His collaborators in the worlds of free jazz and improvisation include most of the important artists in the music: Don Cherry, Misha Mengelberg, John Tchicai, Evan Parker, Derek Bailey, Steve Lacy, Eugene Chadbourne, and many others. Bennink has also performed with the punk rock band the Ex, with whom he has done two tours of Ethiopia.

For more information on Peter Brotzmann, go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Brotzmann
http://www.efi.group.shef.ac.uk/

For more information on Han Bennink, go to:
http://www.hanbennink.com/
http://www.efi.group.shef.ac.uk/

For more information on Nameless Sound, go to:
http://www.namelesssound.org

"This concert is part of Nameless Sound's Andrew Mark Ladd Memorial Concert Series."

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Nah'na Belly Dance is celebrating their 1 year anniversary!

2008-04-07T02:05:47Z

WHAT'S TAKING OVER THE 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH?

Find out at :: The Nah'na One Year Anniversary Show ::

After a year of dedication, study, tears, blood, sweat, spit, unstoppable laughter and a little shit talking, we invite you to celebrate our anniversary with us . . .

Truly a show like no other before it. You won't wanna miss this! (We are performing our first choreography ever. It's the return of WICKED!) *

Special Guests :: Mahalla Tribal Fusion & the Tribal Lillies

April 22nd, 2008
at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Houston, TX
doors 8:30 pm/show 8:45 pm
FREE/love donations accepted

*warning :: may cause side effects such as - insomnia, excitability, back pain, and diarrhea. expectant mothers please consult a physician before attending.

Upcoming Events @ Avant Garden

Tuesday, May 27th
Hip Drop & Lock It
Special Guest: Sweft of Sweft Feet Dance

Tuesday, June 24th
Renegade Drum Jam
hosted with Mahalla Tribal Fusion

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i might be moving to your neck of the woods

2008-04-06T18:04:42Z

hey there folks. i'm danny and i'm going to be spending the next couple of weeks in houston. i might be taking a job there that will pretty much make me a permanent fixture in the area. one of the things that will be a deciding factor as to whether or not i stay is if i can find myself socially active in the area. i get along with people really well, and have traveled through the midwest in the past, having lived in colorado and missouri.

so if anyone wants to reach out with open arms, let me know about any events taking place in the evenings or any possible gatherings on the weekends, i'm really interested in checking out and becoming an active part in the community. since i'm planning on sticking around for a while, it will certainly make things more enjoyable if i can find some people to be friendly with.

i hope to hear shout outs from anyone looking to help a newcomer feel welcome.

thanks!!

d

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HAPPY EASTER

2008-03-24T03:37:14Z

What a beautiful day for an Easter egg hunt!

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driving to Austin Fri-Tues ...carpool?

2008-03-21T03:35:30Z

Hi friends,
i'm driving to austin fri 3/21 around noon, coming back tues 3/26 around 2pm. anyone need a lift? 1 or both ways? gimme a shout, yo.
kerry
713.882.7218

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looking for student teeth cleaning

2008-03-16T18:09:40Z

does anyone know of a dental school in houston that offers discount teeth cleaning so their students can get practice? i'm overdue!!
thanks!
kerry

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Iron Maiden returns to Houston

2008-03-13T00:33:13Z

Iron Maiden tix went on sale 3-1-08 the show is 5-22-08 @ The Woodlands. Iron Maiden always puts on a great show (if ya like the music). Last we saw them was I think 2003 and they ROCKED! Run to the Hills, run for your life.

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Roger Water @ the Woods

2008-02-29T03:55:34Z

Roger Waters has a date set for Houston!!!!!!!!!!! Sunday, May 4th @ the Woodlands. He will play Dallas Friday May 2 at Starplex....no wait, it changed names years ago to Smirnoff Music Center.

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Carolyn Wonderland on Letterman?????

2008-02-27T19:48:32Z

Carolyn Wonderland was mentioned on David Letterman tonight!!!!!! Did anyone hear/see it????? Yay, for our home town gal!!!!!

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rAdiOHeAd @ The Woodlands Pavilion

2008-02-18T21:02:37Z

Saturday, May 17th

Anyone else going?
We drove up from New Orleans to catch them there in 2001, which was amazing.
Looking forward to more magic. Hope to see some Houston freaks out on the green!

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OMG! Way too funny!

2008-02-18T21:01:38Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e01C3AqzjlE

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Nah'na Belly Dance presents :: DARK HEART

2008-02-13T19:21:24Z

Join Nah'na Belly Dance as we present our newest themed show, Dark Heart. Explore the darkest parts of fusion dance with Nah'na and our local guest, Mahalla Tribal Fusion. Be part of our post-valentine celebration where we'll pop, shimmy, and saunter our way across the stage the way only Nah'na can. You don't want to miss this sassy, saucy evening, complete with a few evil snickers and giggles.

So bring your zaghareet and your love of dark fusion belly dance to Dark Heart, where we'll treat you to a wickedly fun night you won't soon forget!

See you there!

Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Houston, TX

February 26, 2008
8:30 p.m.
21 & over please
No Cover/ Love Donations

Special Guest: Mahalla Tribal Fusion

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Houston Performances in February

2008-02-13T00:19:05Z

these musicians are all improvisors and their sound is quite AMAZING! David Dove rarely performs in Houston so this will be a fabulous treat!

come out to support the show and support the Improv and Creative music scene.

xo

-ms. YET

Wednesday, February 13
8:30pm
Rob Cambre - solo
Rob Cambre/Sonia Flores/Jason Jackson - trio
Rob Cambre/David Dove/Jawwaad Taylor - trio
at Super Happy Funland (NEW LOCATION)
http://superhappyfunland.com/

Rob Cambre (New Orleans) - guitar
David Dove (Houston) - trombone
Jawwaad Taylor (Houston) - trumpet, voice, electronics
Sonia Flores (Houston) - bass, voice
Jason Jackson (Houston) - saxophones, clarinet, flute, trombonophone

Sunday, February 24
7pm
David Dove/Thomas Helton/Keith Karnaky/Jason Jackson
at Avant-Garden (NEW NAME)
http://www.avantgardenhouston.com/

David Dove (Houston) - trombone
Thomas Helton (Houston) - bass
Keith Karnaky (Houston) - drums/percussion
Jason Jackson (Houston) - saxophones, clarinet, flute

Friday, February 29
Time to be announced.
David Dove and Tatsuya Nakatani + other guests to be announced
at Super Happy Funland (NEW LOCATION)
http://superhappyfunland.com/

David Dove (Houston) - trombone
Tatsuya Nakatani (Japan/Philadelphia) - drums, percussion

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Special Promotion! NiaMove two weeks of FREE classes, including the Hoop Dance !

2008-02-08T22:19:07Z

Hello friends finally we can start the new year the right way by hula –hooping as much as possible! Yay!
I am teaching Fun Fun Fun!!!!!!!!! Hoop Dance classes at NiaMoves !
Friends from NiaMoves helping me putting a special offer just for you so every inspired student have an opportunity to try beginner hoop classes for FREE!
Monday beginner classes for all of you who would love to learn how to hoop and experiment with the hoop dancing .Also Sunday an intermediate class for serious addict hoopers who looking forward to progress and developed a strong personal style. I will help you to learn new technical tricks, help to develop effortless move with the hoop by changing dynamic of the body and put easy fun hoop routine together!!!

Special Promotion!

The Hoop Dance Beginner Class Mondays at 7:30 pm is now a part of the NiaMoves class packages! If you are new to NiaMoves, you receive two weeks of FREE classes, including the Hoop Dance Beginner Class Mondays at 7:30 pm.
(These offers do not apply to the Sunday Hoop Dance Intermediate class.)

Classes cost $8-15 depending upon the package that you purchase. More info at www.niamoves.com.

Love Anna
hoopdance instructor/rhythmic gymnastic coach

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Super Bowl Commercials......

2008-02-07T19:57:52Z

So, what was your favorite super bowl commercial? I have a few I liked…. the first was the commercial with Alice Cooper and Richard Simmons in the road. Then there was the colored water with the lizards dancing with all the bling bling. Last but not least were the e trade commercials with the baby. I did miss a few commercials but saw most. Oh yeah…the game was great as well!

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LAST CONCERT CAFE- Ronald McDonald House Charities benefit (Houston/Galveston)......cross post

2008-02-07T17:56:32Z

HOUSTON, TX – Come out to the Last Concert Café on Saturday, February 9th, and enjoy food, fun, and excellent live music, all to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/ Galveston, Inc. Bands The Black Math Experiment, Live Oak Decline, and Mo Pair and the Ugi Mooks, will be playing free to benefit the charity, and as a memorial to honor and celebrate 3-month old Aubrie Kristine Acosta who died of SIDS on January 12th.

The concert was put together by Acosta's grandparents, Brian and Amber Trafton owners of Wounded Rabbit Productions, to celebrate the great love and joy she gave to the world during her short stay on earth. Ronald McDonald House Charities provided comfort and support to the family during their time in the hospital, and now the family would like to give back to the charity by inviting you to this very special benefit.

Admission is $10 at the door. You will be able to enjoy the bands throughout the night starting at 8 pm. Food and drinks are extra, but the proceeds from the admission go directly to the charity.

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Onion Creek Cafe TONIGHT!!!!!!

2008-02-01T18:42:28Z

Zion's Falme and Luminosity are performing starting @ 8 (Onion Creek Cafe)! Come on out and have some fun.......hope to see you there!

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free concert that you may enjoy:: THIS WEDNESDAY

2008-01-29T15:28:18Z

Tetuzi Akiyama (Japan) - acoustic guitar
Jozef van Wissem (Holland) - renaissance lute

YOU KNOW YOU WANNA GO TO A FREE CONCERT WITH A RENAISSANCE LUTE!!!

When: Wednesday, January 30 , 2008 at 8 pm

Where: A site-specific performance at
The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
4011 Yupon at Branard, Houston, TX (map)

Tickets: The concert is free of charge

Nameless Sound and The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, in cooperation with The Menil Collection, presents:
Tetuzi Akiyama (Japan) - acoustic guitar
Jozef van Wissem (Holland) - renaissance lute

An artist of starkly contrasting styles, Tetuzi Akiyama gained international recognition as a member of Tokyo's "onkyo" scene of improvisers in the late 1990s. A groundbreaking and highly influential group, the onkyo musicians are known for zen-like subtlety, quietness and a remarkable use of silence. Akiyama's music can have these qualities, but his connections to blues and folk have always been clear. His acoustic performances are delicate, beautiful and expressive, often sounding like an intersection between country blues and traditional Japanese music.

Jozef van Wissem probably plays the most unlikely instrument in the world of contemporary improvised music: the Renaissance lute. He has accomplished the strange feat of bridging the idiom of seventeenth century lute literature and twenty-first century free improvisation. Van Wissem has largely stayed faithful to the particular timbre, resonance and playing technique of the lute. Van Wissem first came to be noticed a few years ago because of his conceptual approach to Renaissance lute music: he deconstructed existing compositions, for instance, by playing them backwards. He also composed his own pieces for lute, using palindromes and mirrored structures. His music therefore does not have a traditional linear progression, nor does it lead to a climax; rather, it stays at the same level of intensity. His music is quiet. It doesn't so much demand concentrated listening, but it brings the listener into a state of concentrated listening—an aspect that makes Van Wissem a natural partner to Akiyama's zen-like blues.

The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum was opened in February 1997. Intimate in scale, the Chapel Museum is the repository in the United States for the only intact Byzantine frescoes in the entire western hemisphere. These masterworks from the 13th century—a dome and an apse—were stolen out of a chapel near Lysi in the Turkish occupied section of Cyprus in the 1980s, cut into pieces and smuggled off the island by thieves prepared to sell them piece by piece. The fresco fragments were rescued from the thieves by The Menil Foundation with the knowledge and approval of the Church of Cyprus, the rightful owner of the frescoes. The Menil Foundation then funded a painstaking two-year restoration of the paintings. Numerous private donors helped fund the construction of the Chapel Museum, which combines rough stone, opaque glass and rich woods to extraordinarily spiritual effect. The Church of Cyprus is allowing a long-term loan of the frescoes in the building designed especially for them by architect François de Menil.

For more information on The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, go to:
www.menil.org/byzantine.html

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FREE music classes start today in Houston!

2008-01-23T16:02:29Z

If you have kids, these are great classes for them. And they are FREE.

Nameless Sound Youth Ensemble - for adolescents and young adults
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Class begins on January 23, 2008.

Creative Kids Ensemble - for grades K through 8
Thursdays, 6-7pm
Class begins on January 31, 2008.

Classes for Children with Special Needs:

Creative Music for the Basic Skills Community
Thursdays, 4-5pm
Class begins on January 31, 2008.

Creative Music for the High Functioning Community
Thursdays, 7-8pm
Class begins on January 31, 2008.

All classes are free of charge.

All classes are held at MECA, 1900 Kane Street.

For information, directions, and registration go to www.namelesssound.org, call 713-928-5652, or email david.dove@namelesssound.org

Nameless Sound is committed to a vision of personal and community growth through creative music. Creative music is an ideal context to address group awareness, self-awareness, empowerment, vulnerability, and diversity. The skills developed through musical improvisation emphasize listening, creativity, spontaneity, dialogue, and self-expression.

Nameless Sound Youth Ensemble
The Ensemble plays creative music through the process of musical improvisation. Participants may come from any musical background. The process accepts the input of any musical tradition (as well as music that is from no tradition at all). Students of any skill level may participate. The ability to read music is not a prerequisite. Visual artists, poets, actors, and practitioners of other artistic disciplines may participate if they have an interest in performance.

Creative Kids Ensemble
The Creative Kids Ensemble will explore the joy of music making in a fun, positive, and affirming environment. Sound, rhythm, singing, drumming, and musical story-telling will be used to explore coordination, listening, leadership, creativity, group-awareness, and self-awareness. Instruments are provided. Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments as well.

Classes for People with Special Needs
Nameless Sound explores music making for the special needs community. In an encouraging and structured environment, participants will engage in musical exercises that emphasize listening, coordination, peer support, self-expression, self-empowerment, and non-verbal communication. Instruments are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments, too.

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Don't Miss Chateau de Nah'na with Special Guest Obsidia!

2008-01-14T16:35:13Z

Bon soir Madames et Monsieurs!

La Magnifique Nah'ha has arranged for you to attend the Royal French Court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette for a décadent evening of exquisite entertainment. The members of Nah'na will transport you to pre-revolutionary France, a world where the parties never ceased, and indulgence was never denied. Experience a world of lush music, gorgeous fusion choreography, and a bit of unique belly dance theater performed only the way Nah'na can perform it. Catch a rare glimpse of French royalty as Nah'na sweeps you through vignettes, both playful and powerful.

Come join us for an evening of romance, laughter, and a little bit of French sass at Chateau de Nah'na, belly dance with a French twist!

Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Houston, TX

January 22, 2008
8:30 p.m.
21 & over please
No Cover/ Love Donations

Special Guest: Nationally known fusion dancer Obsidia from Dallas, Texas in her first Houston performance!

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Concert Announcement: Cooper-Moore Trio

2008-01-14T16:25:22Z

Cooper-Moore Trio:
Cooper-Moore - piano, hand-crafted instruments
Forbes Graham - trumpet, electronics
Nioka Workman - cello

Saturday, January 19, 2008
8pm
Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
2201 Preston, Houston TX

The work of Cooper-Moore is a testament to commitment, vision, spirit, compassion, and invention. Born and raised in the Piedmont Area of the Virginian Blue Ridge Mountains, Cooper-Moore played piano in churches as a child prodigy. In the early 1970's he moved to New York, and began his association with the fertile and revolutionary "loft scene" of underground jazz, collaborating with such musicians as David S. Ware, Marc Edwards, and William Parker. An accomplished composer and virtuosic piano player, Cooper-Moore quit public performance in 1981, depriving the creative music world of a unique and vital talent. He dedicated himself to youth, working intensively with a variety of communities. He has developed and implemented his own music curriculum; and has been sent around the country by Head Start to teach it to others. For the last 25 years, Cooper-Moore has assisted the disabled, the incarcerated, the at-risk, and the underserved; affecting them with his passion and understanding of personal and community progress through creative work.

In the early 90's, Cooper-Moore returned to public performance and was discovered by a new generation of fans. His unique talents were a revelation. He is a renaissance man, whose performances encompass honest and insightful storytelling, wide-ranging explorations on hand-made instruments, and intensely virtuosic piano playing. Cooper-Moore is the quintessential "unsung hero". He is an artist who understands the urgent need for unique voices. He delivers on his commitments, both in the community and on the stage.

For more information on Cooper-Moore, go to:
www.aumfidelity.com/cooper-moore.html
www.hopscotchrecords.com/coope...e.html
www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php
www.onefinalnote.com/feature...r-moore/

Upcoming events:

Tetuzi Akiyama (acoustic guitar) &
Jozef van Wissem (renaissance lute)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
8 pm

in a site-specific performance at
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum,
The Menil Collection, Houston TX

Presented by Nameless Sound and Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum in cooperation with The Menil Collection

Peter Brotzmann/Han Bennink Duo
Peter Brotzmann (Germany) - saxophones, clarinets
Han Bennink (Holland) - drums, percussion

Sunday, April 27 2008
Venue to be Announced.

Nameless Sound
The mission of Nameless Sound is to present the best of international contemporary music and to support the exploration of new methods in arts education. Nameless Sound presents concerts by premiere artists in the world of creative music. In addition, Nameless Sound and its artists work directly with young people in public schools, community centers, and homeless shelters.

For more information on Nameless Sound, go to:
www.namelesssound.org

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Firecracker Hats

2008-01-12T19:36:24Z

Art Car NYE @ Kennywood/Silo. I just love the firecracker hats.
Check out the video

www.youtube.com/watch

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Longer lines at DMV......Thanks

2008-01-12T19:34:40Z

This just sort of pissed me off! Check this crap out! Isn't our state issued license legal? So....it is just another way to get more cash from us and track us? Not sure what else to make of it?

http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou080111_ac_driverslicense.100ceab3.html?npc

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MERRY X-MAS Y'ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-25T06:52:37Z

I hope everyone has a beautiful Christmas where ever you are.
Sha"

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Otto's Barbeque closing

2007-12-12T19:15:59Z

The Otto's B-B-Q @ 5500 Block of Memorial is closing for good. No date of closing has been set as of now.

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Historic Houston Theatres

2007-12-12T10:33:33Z

For those who haven't heard yet, the grand old Art Deco theatres of downtown Houston are being threatened by their owners, Weingarten Realty. Looks like these guys have found a way around the wrecking ball to take down the Alabama, now.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/arts/gray/5358670.html

This is old news, may even be too little too late, but if you care about preserving aesthetic Houston history, love art movies (or Rocky Horror) at the ol' R.O., bored of the same old stripmalls, or tired of our reputation as a city that ignores it's history, then sign this petition.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/riveroaks/
(you do NOT have to donate to sign!)

It's better than doing nothing, you can say you tried, and if enough people try, things can change for the better~

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Buy Nothing Day

2007-12-04T05:17:35Z

hello...

Friday is Buy Nothing Day, a day to make a statement about our culture's insane consumption. Does anyone have any links or information for local happenings?

Thanks

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Cactus Music is BACK!!!

2007-12-04T05:11:39Z

NEW LOCATION
2110 Portsmouth
Houston, TX 77098
(713)526-9272

in Shepherd Plaza (just north of 59, right by where Shepherd and Greenbriar split - Stag's Head, McElroy's and Star Pizza are other area landmarks).

http://www.cactusmusictx.com

Cactus' inventory has now been built up to almost full strength and the first in-store performances are scheduled. In-stores are when a band plays a small set, signs CDs and refreshing beverages from St. Arnolds are served.
Here is a list of the new Cactus' first in-stores:

Thursday, Dec 6 at 6 PM: Ben Lee
Friday, Dec 7 at 5:30 PM: The Derailers
Saturday, Dec 8 at 1 PM: The Gougers

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This Tuesday, November 27th – Achim Kaufmann/Wilbert de Joode/Frank Gratkowski

2007-11-23T23:10:20Z

Nameless Sound presents

Virtuosic Chamber Improvisation from
Achim Kaufmann/ Frank Gratkowski/Wilbert de Joode

Achim Kaufmann (Germany) - piano
Frank Gratkowski (Germany) - alto saxophone, clarinet
Wilbert de Joode (Holland) - bass

Tuesday, November 27 2007
at 8pm
at Latham Auditorium, Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue

Cathedral parking garage is on San Jacinto between Prairie and Texas Avenue. Metered parking in the street is free after 6pm.

$13 general admission
$10 students and seniors
Everyone under 18 gets in for free.

For information and directions,
go to www.namelesssound.org
or call 713-928-5653

For more information, go to:
www.achimkaufmann.com
www.gratkowski.com
http://home.tiscali.nl/wilbertdejoode/

Nameless Sound
The mission of Nameless Sound is to present the best of international contemporary music and to support the exploration of new methods in arts education. Nameless Sound presents concerts by premiere artists in the world of creative music. In addition, Nameless Sound and its artists work directly with young people in public schools, community centers, and homeless shelters.

For more information on Nameless Sound, go to:
www.namelesssound.org

Also coming up from Nameless Sound:

Nameless Night.07
Hosted by Star and Jack Massing
Thursday, December 6, 2007 7-10pm
at G Gallery/Redbud Gallery
301 East 11th Street
all proceeds will benefit Nameless Sound

Jack Rose and Donald Miller
Jack Rose (Philadelphia) – acoustic guitar
Donald Miller (New Orleans) – 12-String Acoustic Guitar
Saturday, December 8 2007
Concert will Begin Promptly at 5:15pm
at the Live Oak Friends Meeting House.
Concert is Free of Charge.

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Happy Turkey Day!

2007-11-22T15:40:25Z

I hope everyone has a wonderful day of food, fun and loved ones.

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The Last Silo Party?

2007-11-20T20:12:12Z

Maybe yes,maybe no,but for a while,till the police lose interest....................

http://www.houstonbeats.com/board/showthread.php?t=100399

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This Tuesday! Nah'na Belly Dance presents - Belly Boudoir

2007-11-14T17:31:01Z

Nah'na Belly Dance invites you to step back to the turn of the twentieth century for a rare and intimate peek into the belly dancer's boudoir.

Inside our dressing room you'll experience the cheekiness of vaudeville, the sultriness of the gypsy, and the grace of the folkloric improvisational ensemble. Experience the rich sounds of live drumming and violin from our friends in Gypsy Dance Theater. Become enthralled by some of their finest dancers as they join us in celebrating the most secret of places - the dancer's dressing room. So bring your zaghareet, grab a nightcap from the bar and join us for this saucy, sexy, and singularly unforgettable performance. Make sure you get a good seat for this one time show at Avant Garden on November 20th at 9:00 p.m., because when the last song ends, the boudoir doors close for good.

~Nah'na

Look for other Nah'na dates and themes at Avant Garden every month!

Dec. 4th – Not Your Mamma's Hafla, featuring The Tribal Lillies and Tara (her first performance EVER!)

Nah'na Belly Dance - http://www.myspace.com/nahnabellydance
Gypsy Dance Theatre - http://www.gdtlive.com

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Tzol this Friday @ Last Concert Cafe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Calling all Kan'Nal fans.........

2007-11-13T20:40:22Z

This is going to be a great show! I hope everyone comes out to show the love and encourage Kan'Nal to come to Houston. Could this be a scouting thing for Kan'Nal......we never know? Either way, Tzol is wonderful on his own and easy on the eyes! Come on out Houston! I would love to see a full house @ LCC for this show on Friday night!

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Galveston Santa Rampage December 1

2007-11-13T19:47:40Z

The Galveston Santas ride again on December 1st
2007!!!!!?

Where: Galveston - Starting location to be determined shortly but probably
the same as last time (a bar on Post Office Street downtown).

When: 12/1/07 8pm
For further details: Join the Galveston Santa yahoogroup by sending an email to:
Galvestonsanta-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Puppy might even update the Santa website (it will take a few days) but you
can always go look at past pics:
galvestonsanta.tripod.com/

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Whats up for this Sat night?

2007-11-09T22:46:30Z

So far,

Art Car Day
Kid Beyond & DJ Logic
Digi Dolls
Opie Hendrix at Dan Electros

Anything else? :)

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World Art Car Day Saturday November 10

2007-11-09T16:08:31Z

Goes on all day-from breakfast at Tecate's on Ella at 10,through the kids make an art car workshop at the Art Car Museum on Heights Boulevard to the Illuminated Cruise,again,beginning at the Art Car Museum,then progressing all over town to end up on Dart Street under the freeway-all are welcome,hell,encouraged,to show up at any and all events...................

www.localendar.com/public/artcar

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ArtCrawl Houston Celebrates 15th Year November 17

2007-11-06T19:33:12Z

ArtCrawl Houston Celebrates 15th Year Downtown November 17Wed
*Press Release * Contact: Louise Schlachter

Motherdog Studios

713-229-9760

*www.ArtCrawlHouston.com*<www.artcrawlhouston.com/>

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Cell phone solicitations

2007-10-24T05:36:51Z

REMINDER...7 days from today, all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

....YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. or log onto donotcall.gov

It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time.
It blocks your number for five (5) years.
You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked.
You cannot call from a different phone number.

HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.

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Houston hauntings

2007-10-23T17:33:54Z

Check this out! The following link a list of the loactions in downtown Houston that are the most "haunted". I have been to many of these places and know the history but there are many more I still need to check out!
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/5226583.html

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Maker's Faire Austin this weekend

2007-10-22T15:47:51Z

Anyone going to this?
I am, going with Kenny and Kevin of Art Car and Firecracker Hat fame-we will be showing both.
I am getting some sky lanterns-those of you who hoop and flame may want to show up-too late to open a booth,but maybe next year-see if it is of interest.
As far as I can tell it is arts,crafts,and engineering for the counter culture set.

http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/765

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28th Annual Asian American Festival

2007-10-19T22:45:35Z

October 20 & 21

Houston City Hall - 901 Bagby St. ( Walker / McKinney )
Reflection Pond @ Hermann Square

The Orient in October - Free Entertainment

http://www.asianfestivalhouston.com/

Program Schedule
http://www.asianfestivalhouston.com/TexAsia_Prog_Sched.pdf

Press Release
http://www.asianfestivalhouston.com/press/PRESS_RELEASE_07-1.pdf

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November 16 Last Concert Cafe....TZOL OF KAN'NAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-15T15:28:48Z

Come on out and see Tzol of Kan'Nal play a show in HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.myspace.com/tzolmusic

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Male? Looking for a day job (literally)

2007-10-15T14:30:12Z

Pete sent this to me, so I know its bonafide....even though it doesn't specifically say so, I bet it is one of those "mock jury" trials that various lawyers use to see if they can win their cases based on the mock jury information. It's a way of "testing" the waters to see if their arguments will fly. For obvious reasons, I am ineligible but please pass it on!
Take care...
Cathy

Hello. This is Dawn Hunt with Market Research Dallas. , we will be conducting a Opinion study for Houston, TX. residents. The study will be Monday, October 15th. This study is for people WHO HAVE NEVER PARTICIPATED OR BEEN PAID AND SENT. Please do not respond if you have done one of these before. We always have a challenging time getting men, so please forward this to some guys you know. Thank you. Please put ' Houston Texas IN THE SUBJECT LINE"

You do not have to live in Harris County. We are looking for North Houston and Woodlands. Please pass this on to everyone you know. We are just needing men right now.

Date: This is from 8:15 to 5:30

Length of study:ONE DAY

Time: 8:15 pm to 5:30 pm
Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided
Location: Houston, TX - Exact Location will be given once you've been confirmed to participa te
It will be near North Houston
Pays: $150 per day. You will be paid at the end of the day.

Requirements:

Must be a US Citizen and a registered Texas Voter
Ages 18 and up

If you're interested in participating, please enclose the following information ASAP to both mail@marketresearchdallas.com and anewdawn7@tx.rr.com

Also please state Houston Texas in the subject line. When responding, please copy and paste requested info into a new email along w/original questions asked beside your answers. Please do not double space and do not use all caps. Thanks for your help on this as it has to be submitted in this exact format.

No sales are involved and all information will remain confidential.Please remember we are only looking for men right now. Please forward this to men you may know. Thank you

Please also put your name, age, and county in the subject line

Please also ONLY CUT AND PASTE THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, Not the other stuff.Put your answers on a fresh email. Do not hit reply to the posting!!!!
When they print these, it wastes paper if you have all the other extra stuff
on there.My boss deletes many of the people who do not follow directions.

Last Name, First Name
HAVE YOU DONE ONE OF THESE STUDIES BEFORE;
HOW FAR DO YOU LIVE FROM NORTH HOUSTON
Address
City, State, Zip
What county do you live in:
Home #
Work #
Cell #
Good time to call you:
Email address:
Occupation
Company Name
Industry (Products/Services)
Ethnic Background
Age & Birthdate
Marital Status
Last Level of Education Completed
How many hours a week do you work?
Are you a United States Citizen
Are you a registered voter in the State of Texas?
Do you think we should have tougher border control:
What age should someone be tried as an adult:
Do you think someone should pay fines for downloading shared music off the internet:

If your answers pre qualify, you will be contacted and asked some follow up questions over the phone.

If you're interested in participating, please enclose the following information ASAP to both mail@marketresearchdallas.com and anewdawn7@tx.rr.com

Please put Houston Texas IN THE SUBJECT LINE"

Please also ONLY CUT AND PASTE THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, Not the other
stuff.Put your answers on a fresh email. Do not hit reply to the posting!!!!
When they print these, it wastes paper if you have all the other extra stuff
on there.My boss deletes many of the people who do not follow directions.

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Luminosity up coming events

2007-10-14T06:45:00Z

Up comming events:

October 19 Hare Krishna Temple (Houston,Tx)
October 20 Private Event (Houston,Tx)
October 27 Bohemia Restaurant & Bar (Houston,Tx)
October 27 Freak Fest @ Silo (Houston,Tx)
October 31 Enchanted Forest (Austin,Tx)

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The Westheimer Block Party on Saturday

2007-10-12T19:36:49Z

The Westheimer Block Party, Free Press Houston’s twice yearly quasi-festival, returns this fall on Saturday October, 13th to its usual home on the 300-500 block of Westheimer road. Present will be the usual array of undergrounds artists, 50+ bands, performers of all strains, and lizard-toting revelers. Last May’s Block Party was our most successful with more than 4,000 attendees, excellent local reviews, and a great time had by all. Nonetheless, this fall’s event will host a slew of new elements with ‘Overgrown’, an outdoor installation exhibit that examines Houston’s burgeoning and destructive culture of expansion. Also, the ‘Abstraction’ Art Show will feature an exhibit of local artists in the newly renovated Avant Garden (formerly Helios). Notably, the event will host Houston’s 1st Solar Powered stage at Number’s courtesy of Armadillo Solar. (What can we say? After trashing the city for nearly 5 years with the rubbish of tabloid print, we feel like we should make a token gesture.) The Block Party will be home to 6 stages of live music at Number’s, Avant Garden, La Strada, and Mangos Cantina. Interspersed between all the great local music will be live painting, exhibits of all sorts, and many ‘cash and carry’ artist booths. Free Press openly invites artists to bring their works to the festival where space will be provided free of charge. Just bring a table.

http://events.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=371838.48372

Here is the lineup for the Super Happy Fun Land Stage tomorrow, hope to see you folks out there!

Oct. 13th:
Westheimer Bloc Party
At Mango's Cantina (Outside Stage)
with
Captain Electric and the Asians 12pm
www.myspace.com/captainele...ndtheasians
Elaine Greer 1pm
www.myspace.com/duckduckgooseband
Doo Doo Butter 1:45pm
www.myspace.com/doodoobutt...cksthehouse
Tha Shot Shots 2:45pm
www.myspace.com/thashotshots
Rise Over Ruin 3:45pm
www.myspace.com/riseoverruin
The Annoysters 4:45pm
www.myspace.com/theannoysters
Bully Pulpit 5:15pm
www.myspace.com/lradalief
Rusted Shut 5:45pm
www.myspace.com/rustedshuthouston
Dirtyberd 6:45pm
D.R.U.M.: 7:30pm
www.myspace.com/drumtheband

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LOVEFEST POSTPONED

2007-10-12T00:58:21Z

SUNBURNFEST aka LOVEFEST - FREE BEACH PARTY

***** POSTPONED ******* POSTPONED ******* POSTPONED ******

BAD NEWS - The free beach festival will be POSTPONED!! We are not able to get the permits in time for next weekend. We anticipate that we will be able to have the festival in a month's time.

We were told that no permits were needed to hold the festival at Surfside which is why we chose that location. When all the hotels and beach houses were rented, the Parks Dept anticipated the attendance to be significant and then required us to get a mass gathering permit, which will take more time.

GOOD NEWS - The "man" is working with us and will allow the festival to take place, provided we obtain the permits and meet all the requirements.

We have attempted to ignore "the man" previously with undesirable results. Some of you will remember the festival where "the man" came well equipped including helicopters with night vision, every law enforcement agency they could round up, and a temporary station set up across from the beach access road. We are hoping to avoid this scenario and work with the officials so that this festival can happen yearly or bi-yearly with their "blessings" instead of their "arsenal".

WE DO WANT TO GATHER on October 13th TO CLEAN ANOTHER AREA OF THE BEACH to show "the man" that we are serious about our intent to clean the beach. We hope this will help the festival's reputation as well. WE NEED 300 VOLUNTEERS ON OCT 13TH to clean the beach and help us show Surfside and Galveston officials that we are serious about cleaning the beach!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER!!!

Our apologies to everyone for the inconvenience - we know everyone is excited and has already made exciting plans! We are equally bummed but know that it work out for the better.
http://myspace.com/scoobydoocrewtx

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$35 Acupuncture in Houston...cross post

2007-10-04T19:49:49Z

Yes, thats right, you read correctly...my school clinic (713-780-9786), located at Westheimer & Fondren (roughly) offers treatments for the incredibly low price of $35. In case I havn't talked your ear off yet, or you just listened politely with glazed eyes, Acupuncture/Chinese herbs can help alleviate or cure outright just about any condition. Some things are: fertility/gynecolgical issues, pediatric illnesses, eczema, asthma, immune system support, hypertension & other cardiac issues, Chronic pain (my school is the only one in the US certified for pain management), sleep difficulties, stress, digestive disorders, Cancers, Mental issues, NERVOUS SYSTEM disorders (MS, stroke, ALS, Parkinsons pay attention!), Downs Syndrome, respiratory disorders, IBS/Crohns disease, Thyroid disorders, hemmoroids, gout, addictions of all kinds and seriously, the list just goes on. Please consider this as an option, and especially for your babies & kids before Western medicine wipes out their immune systems. The faster a condition is dealt with, the better the recovery/outcome so PLEASE help yourselves, families & friends discover this amazing medical science, where the only side effects are beneficial ones that come about from bringing the body's balance back in line. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain; you only get one body so treat it right!
The name of my school is the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, the website is www.acaom.edu , and the clinic phone # is 713-780-9786. There are also outlying clinics at HBU, Memorial Hermann SE Oupatient clinic at the YMCA, Methodist Hospital in The Med Center, Sugar Land, San Jacinto & Willowbrook, and the Legacy Community Health Center on Richmond. So many research studies are being done that just keep proving the validity & effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine its not even funny. I can vouch for it from my own treatments & experiences, I feel better physically & mentally than I ever have and SEE what a difference its made for me.
OK, stepping down off my soapbox...resume normal programming.

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Concert Announcement - Nameless Sound Fall Season

2007-10-01T15:47:50Z

Remember that everyone UNDER 18 gets in FREE!

Thursday, October 4 8pm
Slammin' The Infinite
Steve Swell (New York) - trombone
Sabir Mateen (New York) - saxophones, clarinet, flute
Matthew Heyner (New York) - bass
Michael Wimberly (New York) - drums
at Diverse Works
1117 East Freeway
$13 general admission
$10 students
Everyone under 18 gets in for free.

Saturday, October 6
Konk Pack
Roger Turner (UK) - drums, percussion
Tim Hodgkinson (UK) - lap steel guitar, electronics, saxophone, clarinet
Thomas Lehn (Germany) - analogue synthesizer
Venue to be announced
$13 general admission
$10 students
Everyone under 18 gets in for free.

Tuesday, November 27
Achim Kaufmann Trio
Achim Kaufmann (Germany) - piano
Frank Gratkowski (Germany) - alto saxophone, clarinet
Wilbert de Joode (Holland) - bass
Venue to be announced
$13 general admission
$10 students
Everyone under 18 gets in for free.

Nameless Sound
713-928-5653
www.namelesssound.org

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FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP - KONK PACK

2007-10-01T15:46:10Z

Konk Pack Improvisation Workshop
Open to the Community
Free of Charge

Tuesday, October 9, 2007
6 - 8pm
(please arrive as early as is necessary for your setup - workshop will begin at 6pm)
at MECA

Space is limited.
RSVP required.

to RSVP: email info@namelesssound.org or go to 713-928-5653

David Dove
Director - Nameless Sound
713-928-5653

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Electric bill changes in Houston and the state

2007-09-29T17:34:36Z

I find this to be total bull shit! Not happy bout it! We are going to get screwed even harder by the electric companies???????

http://www.click2houston.com/newsarchive/14203829/detail.html

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Haunted House season!

2007-09-28T19:00:05Z

It's that time of year again, when UH theatre students put on the fangs and catsup for our entertainment... Phobia and Carnage always put on a good show...
and this year strippers are getting in on it!

http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou070927_tj_hauntedhouse.1172bb289.html

When I was a kid, topless at a spookhouse meant severed heads! How uniquely Houston :)
Hey, not judging, you know I'll be first in line!~

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Greek Festival

2007-09-27T20:53:19Z

Greek Festival, October 4, 5, 6, 7 @ Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral on the grounds. 3511 Yoakum...1 block west of Montrose Blvd.

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FREAK SHOW OCT 27 @ THE SILO

2007-09-25T19:10:53Z

We will have 3 areas equal in size(all 10,000 sqft)
Confirmed so far:

FreQnasty
BreakBeatBuddha
Neptune
Daezwon
Joe B.
Shawn Bigdeli
Illset
KELLY HERTz

PLUS MORE TBA!
Location: THE SILO
4601 clinton dr.

BYOB

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Anyone up for a Silo party??????????????

2007-09-20T15:01:31Z

The next Silo party is Friday night, September 21! Come on out and support your local performers and have some fun! Luminosity will be there to play/perform. Thanks SDC productions!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA V!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-16T07:39:24Z

Happy birthday to one of my fave opossums! We love us some Anna! I hope your day continues to be bad ass! We have big plans and big fun for tonight!
Love and hugs,
Sha"

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Beginner Hoop Dance Sun Sept 16th 1-3pm

2007-09-14T21:02:08Z

Beginner Hoop Dance Sun Sept 16th 1-3pm
with Anna Lebedinsky $20 prepaid by Sept 11, $25 after @ Bamboo Bodyworks
507B Roy St. at Blossom Houston, TX 77007
713.882.7218 www.bamboo-bodyworks.com

Beginner Hoop Dance Class 1
No experience necessary! The extended 2 hr class time in this series allows for lots of one-on-one attention and detailed instruction. You will explore dancing while hooping, with ample time to master moves. Learn to hoop on your torso, arms, legs, and off body in elaborate turns and spins. Each move is devoted to increasing awareness in a different part of the body while working with a specific principle of hoop exercise. Have fun while spinning away a few extra pounds!Hoop-dance is Sexy, Playful, and a Fantastic Aerobic Workout!
Have a question about buying a hoop or class schedules?
Contact: Anna Lebedinsky (Hoopdance instructor/Rhythmic Gymnastics coach) hoopsparkletx@yahoo.com

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