Katy Lifestyles and Homes magazine Mar 2010: Katy Texas Calendar of Events

THROUGH MAR 17

pin oak charity horse show

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious horse competitions, has officially launched its 65th season. This year ’s show will be held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy from March 17-28.

BBVA Wealth Solutions is returning as the lead sponsor of the show. “We are thrilled that BBVA Wealth Solutions has agreed to be our lead sponsor again this year, ” said Pin Oak Charity Horse Show President Lynn Walsh. “Their generous support and that of all our sponsors and show participants will allow us to continue our tradition of raising millions of dollars for our charities, Texas Children ’s Hospital and The Ronald McDonald House of Houston.”

The show will feature a wide array of equestrian talent featuring hunters and jumpers, American Saddlebreds, Andalusians, Welsh ponies, Dressage and the United Mountain Horse breed. The crown jewels of the event take place throughout the two weeks. Saturday evening of Week One features the $30,000 Nordic Lights Farm Grand Prix and Championship Finals.

No tickets are required Tuesdays-Fridays. Tickets are required for both March 20 and March 27 at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the gala dining experience. For a complete show schedule, visit www.pinoak.org or call 713-621-6290.

MAR 06

FBSO CHAMBER CONCERT in KATY

Responding to requests from Katy residents, the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra will hold a chamber orchestra concert on Friday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Katy ’s St. Peter’s First United Methodist Church.

The chamber orchestra, consisting of strings and woodwinds, will perform a variety of works including Mozart and Haydn including Mozart ’s Overture to the Marriage of Figaro and Haydn’s Symphony No. 82 in C major, often called the Bear Symphony.

Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.fbso.org, by calling 281-276-9642 or at the door.

SATURDAYS

barry sea paradox performs

The Barry Sea Paradox performs every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Mercury Bar in Cinco Ranch. Mercury Bar is a martini jazz lounge with an emphasis on artisan beer and wines.

One of Texas’ hottest groups, the Barry Sea Paradox has a hit smooth jazz CD that’s received lots of radio airplay. The group features long-time Katy residents Barry and Bobbie Sea (Siegel). They ’ve appeared at many of Texas’ finest clubs playing music they describe as smooth jazz with a rough edge called soul.

The Mercury Bar is located at 22756 Westheimer Parkway, Ste. 190, between Mason Road and Grand Parkway in the Villagio Town Center.

For more information, go to www.barrysea.com.

junior high master class dance series, beginning march 3

The Seven Lakes Sapphires Dance Team will host a Junior High Master Class Dance Series for students in grades 6-8. Classes will be held every Wednesday from March 3-April 14 from 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. in the Seven Lakes High School Dance Gym.

Students who attend the classes are invited to perform in the Sapphires Spring Show on April 16. The cost for the dance series is $60.

Contact the Seven Lakes Dance Department at 281-237-9571 for more information.

mayde creek jh 30th anniversary, march 3

Mayde Creek Junior High is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a ceremony on March 3. Plans include creating a new time capsule and the event will also include past principals.

In addition, a carnival will be held in the evening on March 5 with door prizes, etc.

Nottingham Country
Garden Club, march 4

The Nottingham Country Garden Club will feature Square Foot Gardening for Small Spaces by Marilyn Almon, Fort Bend Master Gardener, propagation specialist on March 4. Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program will start at 10 a.m., followed by the NCGC meeting at the Municipal Utility Bldg. No. 81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive in Katy. For more information, call 281-394-2827 or
281-395-2154.

music and memories dinner
and dance, march 6

Katy High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Terence Gorton, will present the 24th annual Sentimental Journey – Music & Memories on March 6 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy the smooth sounds of the award winning KHS jazz band, with special guest vocalists, as they play big band favorites, such as Pennsylvania 65000, Moon River and In The Mood. Dinner and dancing will make the evening complete.

To purchase tickets or for more
information, call Mary Crane at
713-501-8549.

pope john xxii garage sale,
march 6

Pope John XXII, located on the corner of Franz and W. Grand Parkway, will host a community-wide garage sale on Saturday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m.-noon in the school gym. Spaces are $30. To reserve a booth, contact Ana Sanchez at ams1965@att.com.

brushstrokes of a wordsmith
opening reception, march 6

Meet multi-talented and self-taught Nigerian artiste Folasayo De-Orgunrinde on March 6 at an original ARTreach “Art With A Voice” exhibition. See Folasayo’s latest works of art and enjoy her award-winning short film, The Hunt, along with a unique spoken word presentation accompanied by musicians Jawad Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Guevara.

The opening wine reception begins at 7 p.m. at The Gallery at Villagio, Villagio Town Center, Ste. 240, 22756 Westheimer Parkway in Katy.

st. patrick’s day party, march 14

The Irish American Heritage Association will celebrate Irish culture at it’s annual St Patrick’s Day Party on March 14 at 2 p.m. at he Katy Elks Lodge, 1050 Katy Fort Bend Road.

In addition to music and dancing, the IAHA and the American Legion will sponsor an Irish Soda Bread Baking contest. Entrants will pay a $1 entry fee and provide the judges with two loaves.

Tickets for the party are $10 per person; $15 per couple; and $25 per family. Tickets are available by calling 281-578-9417.

ladies golf league

The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch is offering a ladies golf league on Tuesdays. Not a member of the league? Not a problem. Come on out and play a round at the member rate before you decide.

For more information, go to www.golfclubatcincoranch.com. Click on “Golf” then “Ladies” for more details.