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Grab your friends, throw some beads, sip a Hurricane and just Party Like It's Mardi, celebrating the grand spirit of Mardi Gras in a highly-energetic jazz show at Hobby Center on Friday, January 27. Tickets are $25 and directly benefit Music Doing Good in Schools' outreach program, Musical Instrument Aid and Scholarship Fund.
Music Doing Good director and trombonist, Delfeayo Marsalis, gathers his crew of legendary Jazz musicians including saxophonist “Preacherman” Mark Gross, Jazz all-star drummer Adonis Rose, along with Big Chiefs Gerard Bo Dollis and Big Chief Smiley Ricks to lead the parade. Don’t hesitate to don your beads and costumes and bask in the rich traditions, bold sounds and elation that come from this cherished event. Purchase tickets online.
>> CENTRAL STATION
The Downtown District, in partnership with METRO, announces a design competition of the new transfer station, to be called Central Station, on Main Street between Capitol and Rusk.
Top design firms from around the country were invited to participate in the competition and a distinguished panel comprised of local and national design leaders will select the winning entry with public consideration. The public is invited to view the design submissions and submit their comments at the JPMorgan Chase Bank Building at 712 Main and at METRO Headquarters at 1900 Main from Thursday, January 26 through Friday, January 10. If you can't make it to the exhibit, go online to view the entries and submit comments.
>> LIGHTEN UP
Tackle your stress with Houston Public Library – Central’s free weekly of classes in January and February. Start the week with the Stress Relief & Relaxation Yoga classes on Monday at noon. Then on Tuesdays at 1 pm, join Sharon Hughes for her Stress Busters class that teaches simple yoga and breathing that are sure to relax the body and mind. Laine Diamond brings joy in her Laughter Yoga classes on Wednesdays at noon – no exercise clothing or mats needed. For more information, visit hpl.lib.tx.us.
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>> THE BEST OF SPIELBERG & WILLIAMS
Spend an evening enjoying epic music from Hollywood’s Dream Team, Steven Spielberg and John Williams, presented by the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall on Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 29. The orchestra plays conductor Michael Krajewski's favorite selections from Schindler’s List, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Saving Private Ryan and more. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online or call 713.224.7575.
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>> PARIS TRAGEDY
Houston Grand Opera’s La Traviata tells a story of love, sacrifice and redemption. The dazzling heroine embodies all three in one of opera’s most beloved stories in the show playing Friday, January 27 through Sunday, February 12. The story of Violetta Valéry – a Parisian courtesan who makes the fatal mistake of falling in love – has defined romantic tragedy since La dame aux Camélias, the Dumás novel that inspired Verdi, appeared in 1848. Tickets start at $38 and can be purchased online or call 713.228.6737.
>> RAVI COLTRANE QUARTET
Experience Jazz at its best on Friday, January 27 with Ravi Coltrane presented by Da Camera of Houston at Wortham Center. The son of legendary saxophonist John Coltrane and pianist Alice Coltrane, Ravi is an acclaimed saxophonist, composer, bandleader and producer. His 2005 album In Flux was nominated for a Grammy Award. Tickets start at $33 and can be purchased online or call 713.524.5050.
>> GLOBE TROTTIN'
The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 86th consecutive year, continuing a world-famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment for fans of all ages. See the sporty spectacle at Toyota Center on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday January 29. Tickets start at $22 and can be purchased online or call 866.446.8849.
>> GIFT FOR YOU
Get the the gift of Paris from Lancôme at downtown Macy’s at 1110 Main with a $35 Lancôme purchase. You choose your moisturizer, your lip gloss shade and your eye essential. Then you’ll receive 3 more Lancôme best sellers, plus a signature cosmetics bag in your choice of color. Offer valid while supplies last.
>> H-TOWN MUSIC SCENE
New Orleans alt-rock band MUTEMATH plays at House of Blues on Thursday, January 26.The famous Gospel Brunch returns there for two energized performances and brunch on Sunday, January 29 at 11 am and 1:30 pm. West coast folk singer Mat Kearney plays at the House of Blues on Wednesday, February 1. For tickets, visit houseofblues.com.
The Capitol at Saint Germain has The Rozz Zamorano Group on Thursday, January 26, The Zach Tate Band on Friday, January 27 and Lost Element on Saturday, January 28. For show times or tickets, visit thecapitolhouston.com.
>> BASKETBALL
Friday, January 27 – Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Saturday, January 28 – Rockets vs. New York Knicks
Saturday January 28 – Sunday January, 29 – Harlem Globetrotters
Monday, January 30 – Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
**All games at Toyota Center.
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