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Cirque du Soleil Presents an ALL NEW Music Show to Houston
Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce that Songblazers, its new country music show, will visit Houston, as the SECOND stop of this new tour
Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville are excited to present Songblazers, an innovative country-themed show written and directed by Amy Tinkham. This dynamic theatrical production pays tribute to the legendary and modern trailblazers of country music. Charting the journey of two main characters as they forge their own path to country recognition, Songblazers show promises an unforgettable experience for audiences.
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Swing Into Fun: Holey Moley Mini Golf Club Tees Up in Houston's River Oaks District
Get ready to putt, sip, and savor your way through an unforgettable adventure as Holey Moley Mini Golf Club swings into Houston's vibrant River Oaks neighborhood. Set to open its doors in mid-April at 3839 Weslayan St, this one-of-a-kind entertainment hub promises nostalgic fun, delicious bites, and a multisensory experience like no other.
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UHD’s Groundbreaking Rhythm & Books Series Is a Hit! Next Up: Charly Siaba and The Mighty Orq
In case you missed it: UHD’s 40,000 Windows Café was packed with a standing-room-only audience for last month’s inaugural live taping/concert of Valen the Valentine in the Rhythm & Books series. Mark your calendar now for the second installment in the daytime concert series when Charly Siaba and The Mighty Orq perform in two separate concerts starting at noon on Wednesday, March 27.
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Valen the Valentine (left) and her band perform in the UH-Downtown W.I. Dykes Library Photo Credit: University of Houston-Downtown
Published on March 26, 2024
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PVAMU Offers Breathtaking View of Rare Total Solar Eclipse
Prairie View A&M’s observatory complex is a world-class facility that can study solar activity, lunar meteor impacts, and distant stars and galaxies.
Prairie View A&M will host a viewing of the rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse, at the University’s state-of-the-art Solar Observatory, on April 8, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. Four telescopes of various kinds outfitted with safe solar filters will be available to provide a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
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Houston Woman Magazine Names Tavaero Jet Charter Co-Owner Marcela White as One of Houston’s Most Influential Women of 2023
Marcela White, co-owner of Tavaero Jet Charter Corp., has been named one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2023” by Houston Woman Magazine. Each of the honorees was nominated for inclusion on the “50 Women” list by a reader of Houston Woman Magazine and was then selected by the staff of the publication.
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Mayor Whitmire Appoints Veteran Leader as New Economic Development Officer
Mayor John Whitmire announced today that he is appointing Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell as the City of Houston's Chief Economic Development Officer. She will be responsible for the administration and relationship management of all Tax Increment Investment Zones (TIRZs), Industrial Development Agreements, Management Districts, and Special Districts.
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Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell, City of Houston's Chief Economic Development Officer
Published on March 26, 2024
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Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments over abortion drug mifepristone
A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday of the idea of a nationwide ban or new limits on mifepristone, the primary drug used for medication abortions.
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Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinícius Jr. reduced to tears; speaks about racist abuse received
Brazilian superstar Vinícius Jr. broke down in tears in an emotional media conference on Monday while speaking about his experience with racist abuse while playing for Real Madrid in Spain.
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Binki headlines Rice’s KTRU Outdoor Show March 30
University’s 32nd annual free and open musical festival is hosted by its student-run radio station
For over three decades, KTRU-LP 96.1 FM, Rice University’s student-run radio station, has hosted a springtime music festival on the tree-lined campus that’s free and open to the public. KTRU’s 32nd annual Outdoor Show March 30 will once again take place all afternoon and into the evening on the grassy Central Quad off Alumni Dr. and features a diverse array of acts from around the country.
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XSCAPE & SWV Announce The Queens Of R&B Tour With Special Guests Mýa, Total, And 702
Following a teaser on socials that ignited fervent excitement among fans, the legendary groups XSCAPE and SWV have reunited for The Queens of R&B Tour with support from MÝA, Total, and 702. The Queens Of R&B Tour is a testament to the power of what can be accomplished when women come together with respect, admiration and undeniable talent. It is a celebration of passion, power, resilience and unstoppable ability to exceed expectations.
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Houston Man Receives 55-Year Prison Sentence for Fatal Shooting Outside Gulf Freeway Club
In a landmark verdict, a 28-year-old man, Luis Alejandro Valencia, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the brutal murder of Erik Villeda, a beloved husband and father of two. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, expressing gratitude towards the jury's decision, emphasized the necessity of justice in holding Valencia accountable for his egregious actions.
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Houston Sickle Cell Symposium Hosted By Sickle Cell Association of Houston
Ensuring Access to Gene Therapy & SCD Treatments in Texas
Mark your calendar and join the Sickle Cell Association of Houston for the Houston Sickle Cell Symposium at The Health Museum on April 20th located at 1515 Hermann Drive at 9am. This educational day will delve into gene therapy, understanding what it is, what does the process look like, and how can patients afford it in addition to bringing to the forefront other cutting-edge treatments for sickle cell disease. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Janice McNair, Co-Founder and Senior Chair for the Houston Texans
Published on March 26, 2024
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Shohei Ohtani says he never participated in any sports gambling and accuses interpreter of ‘stealing money’
Faced with growing attention over a theft and gambling scandal, baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday adamantly denied betting on any sport or paying a bookie and placed the blame for the improprieties squarely on his former interpreter who the twice MVP alleged was stealing money from his account.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is target of investigation carried out by Homeland Security team that specializes in human trafficking, source says
Homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs were searched by authorities Monday because he is a target of a federal investigation carried out by a Department of Homeland Security team that handles human trafficking crimes, according to a senior federal law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.
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2 jackpots – $865 million and $1.1 billion – are up for grabs this week in Powerball and Mega Millions drawings
Lottery players will have more chances this week to win massive payouts as the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots rose to close to $865 million and $1.1 billion, respectively, after there were no winners in the most recent drawings for the two games.
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Supreme Court medication abortion case threatens ‘seismic shift’ in FDA drug approval process, experts warn
In 1937, a drugmaker called S.E. Massengill Co. came up with what seemed like an improvement on an effective medicine for sore throats: a liquid formulation that tasted like raspberry.
