Youth Benefit Concert on Saturday, April 18 at The Artery, HIFC at I-Fest, Haiti Counts, more
Mark Lacy
7:00-10:00pm, Saturday, April 18, 2009
Please join us for a Youth Benefit Concert with kayumanggi Pinoy Rock
Band (Philippines), Chicana MC and indigenous traditional artist
Kiawitl Xochitl, and Trio Nazim (traditional music of Kazakhstan).
Suggested donation is $5-10.
Houston Institute for Culture Youth Programs promote media
accessibility for youth, as well as scholarship, media literacy and
civic engagement. They provide tools for youth to become effective
community advocates. The programs have resulted in middle school
student organizations and awareness campaigns, including Talking About
Sexism, Stop Child Labor, Students for a Better Houston, Haiti Counts
and many more.
The Artery
5401 Jackson at Prospect
Houston, Texas 77004
The Artery is located in the museum district near the Children's
Museum. From Binz, turn north on Jackson and go approximately three
blocks. Look for signs posted along the road near the cross street
Prospect. The Artery is hidden by a canopy of trees. Enter on
Prospect.
For more information:
in...@houstonculture.org
713-521-3686
http://www.houstonculture.org
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Get Involved with Houston Institute for Culture
Whether you are interested in informative and educational programs in
Houston, festivals, classes, travel, youth programs or social
activities, Houston Institute for Culture has something for most
everyone. If you would like to know more about Houston Institute for
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Houston Monthly
6:00 - 8:00pm, Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Drop by Houston Institute for Culture for an informal open house and
to see the current exhibit by artist Victor Zambrano. Viewers will
find the exhibit of more than 40 human plaster casts on multi-colored
panels, suspended from the ceiling and arranged as a labyrinth, very
interesting and a little surreal. It's a rare opportunity to see an
installation this unique. It's certainly not your usual art
experience. You might even want to bring your camera.
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708-B Telephone Road
Houston, Texas 77023
Houston Institute for Culture is two doors down from Bohemeo's in the
Tlaquepaque plaza, at Telephone and Lockwood, just north of University
of Houston (Elgin turns into Lockwood as it passes under I-45).
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care about arts, culture and community dialog.
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Houston International Festival
April 18, 19, 25 and 26
Houston Institute for Culture will have a booth at the I-fest. We will
be located in upper Sam Houston Park, near the corner of Bagby and
Allen Parkway. This is between City Hall and the Heritage Society.
Drop by to pick up Miller Outdoor Theatre brochures and fliers for our
upcoming Juneteenth event, as well as information on other Houston
Institute for Culture programs.
We will be there all four days. The International Festival schedule is
on line at:
http://www.ifest.org
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Haiti Counts Young Founder Reaches for Her Goals
Sophia, a student who started out in our youth program, has formed an
organization to benefit children in her home country of Haiti. She
went with a group from Houston Institute for Culture to be interviewed
on the KPFT radio program Self Determination two weeks ago. Here is
her account:
Before I left the house to go on the interview, I picked one of my
best clothes, because it was a big deal for me to promote Haiti
Counts. I wasn't nervous at all during the 30 minute drive to downtown
Houston, but when me and my dad got there 15 minutes early, I tried to
not panic, as this was my 2nd radio interview. My dad was no help, he
was just making it worst, "Camera Recording" it. When we decided to go
in, I had the chance to meet Mr. Al Green, the Congressman from
Houston. It was 9:15 already, and Mr. Al Green was being interviewed.
Patiently waiting in a room with my dad and 2 other girls I felt no
pressure. When it was 10:00 pm, we got called in the room where we
were going to be interviewed. Sitting down, waiting for the commercial
to end, my heart started to pound way too fast, I was really nervous.
The interviewer was very nice, he made me feel comfortable. Within
25minutes of the interview, I lost my nervosity. We talked about teen
pregnancy, poor countries, and of course, Haiti Counts. After the
interview, I got a lot of positive feedback from the interviewer and
his co-host. They definitely were looking forward on my project, and
were amazed on what a 14 year old can do when she puts her mind to it.
Sophia's cause Haiti Counts has raised more than $300 on Facebook.
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Thank you for supporting educational events in Houston.
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M a r k @houstonculture.org
Houston Institute for Culture
708-B Telephone Road
Houston, Texas 77023
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