Katy Lifestyles & Homes September 2009
beginning sep 01
barry sea paradox performs, every saturday
The Barry Sea Paradox will perform 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.
artreach needs additional sponsors for Within my Reach! program
ARTreach is seeking sponsors for ongoing programs serving children and adults
with special needs. Within My Reach! is an art and enterprise program that
provides an opportunity for participants to create their own line of pottery,
ceramics, silk screened T-shirts and hand-painted furniture. The curriculum was
developed to support cognitive abilities, fine and gross-motor skills, and
language development, as well as introduce basic business practices associated
with wholesale and retail marketing.
Within My Reach! promotes life skills through creative art and business
practices. The students
’ completed art work is exhibited at the ARTreach Gallery, where the public is
given an opportunity to purchase items displayed.
Within My Reach! is available to individuals and support groups in the greater
Houston, Katy and Fort Bend county areas. ARTreach programs are made possible
through grants and donations from businesses and individuals who recognize the
impact the arts can have on a person
’s health and well being. Everyone deserves an opportunity to participate in the
arts and experience success.
Within My Reach! is a program that can be scheduled as a camp, a series of field
trips to the ARTreach Studio in Katy or delivered on-site to intermediate care
facilities, home and community-based organizations. ARTreach is seeking annual
sponsorships of $500-$1,000 to support up to 1,200 needy individuals through
group workshops and private lessons held weekly at the ARTreach Studio and
directly via partnering agencies and support groups.
Tax deductible donations can be made online at www.artreachonline.org or mailed to ARTreach, Extreme Technologies Inc. 12012 Wickchester Ste. 300,
Houston, TX 77450.
bayou city art festival
Houston’s nationally-ranked Bayou City Art Festival Downtown is set for Oct. 10-11. The
juried fine art festival, framed by Houston
’s world-class skyline, is a one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery with its highly
acclaimed mix of visual, performing, culinary and interactive arts. This year,
850 national and international artists vied for 300 juried positions, a nearly
20 percent increase over 2008.
With the open air format, art lovers can interact with artists while enjoying
downtown
’s pedestrian promenades and booth lined streets during the two-day festival.
An arts and entertainment destination for the entire family, Bayou City Art
Festival Downtown features the popular Capital One Bank Creative Zone for
children to experience the fun of making art projects they can take home. Other
offerings include the Houston Arts Alliance performance stage with continuous
multi-cultural musical and dance shows and close-up art demonstrations, such as
origami, pottery and guitar making.
A bevy of restaurants and wine cafes will offer American and international fare
to satisfy taste buds of all ages. New this fall will be the
“Epicurean Adventure,” boasting wine tastings and cooking demonstrations by professional chefs.
Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. For more
information, go to
www.bayoucityartfestival.com, or call 713-521-0133.
oct 15
4th annual katy wine fest
The 4th Annual Katy Wine Fest is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Katy Sunrise
on Oct. 15 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at Agave Road, 1010 FM 1463 in Katy.
Katy’s own Kevin Black will provide live entertainment. There will be a silent and a
live auction,Texas Wineries will be well-represented by Becker, Messina Hof and
Llano Estacado. This year
’s choice in the feature of Wines around the World is Chile. Antonia’s Italian Restaurant and Fish City Grill will be serving up culinary offerings
to complement the wines.
Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $60 at the door. Admission includes
all wine tastings, hors d
’oeuvres and a souvenir wine glass. For more information, go to www.katysunriserotary.com. Tickets can be purchased online at www.LocalWineEvents.com or by contacting a member of the Katy Sunrise Rotary.
september events at lacenterra
Upcoming events at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch during the month of September
include: TGIFall Concert Series, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17 and Sept. 24 from
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Check the Web site for lineup information.
Katy/West Houston Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk on Sept. 12. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the
walk starts at 8 a.m. This 5K walk will be held rain or shine and is dog and
wheelchair/stroller friendly. Registration is free, but participants are
encouraged to raise $100 to further programs offered by the local chapter of
the Alzheimer's Association. Register on-site or online at
www.alztex.org.
Mondays with Mommy on Sept. 14 will feature “Good Habits for Healthy Living” presented by Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy from10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join
parents and playgroups during this free monthly series of events and activities
designed for preschoolers. Guests are asked (but not required) to bring
band-aids and hand sanitizer for donation to the Breath of Life Children
’s clinic.
Step into Scouting with the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the San
Jacinto Area Council will be held on Sept. 19 from
4 p.m.-8 p.m. This membership drive will celebrate the fun and friendship that
goes along with scouting. Booths and demonstrations will highlight the events
that take place during the scouting year. A food drive to benefit Katy
Christian Ministries will be collected during the event at the on-site Katy
Christian Ministries food pantry collection point.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s 8th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social will be held on Sept. 24 at Cold Stone Creamery from
5 p.m.-8 p.m. Donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and receive a 3-ounce sample
of Jack
’s Creation.
LaCenterra Sunset Cruise and concert performance is set for Sept. 26 from 5
p.m.-8 p.m. Classic car owners and enthusiasts are invited to display their
“rides” or talk shop at this monthly gathering. The LaCenterra Sunset Cruise will be
held weather permitting.
artreach offers youth night,
every friday
The ARTreach Studio offers Youth Night every Friday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. for
7th-10th-graders. The event offers free art lessons and pizza in a safe,
creative and chaperoned environment. To reserve a space, call 281-392-5341 or
e-mail
info@artreachonline.org.
Girl Scout Registration Rally, sept. 3
A Girl Scout sign-up event will be held on Sept. 3 at St Peter’s United Metodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Help your
daughter develop confidence, leadership skills, self-worth and moral, ethical
and social values that provide the foundation for a successful future.
katy/west houston aggie mom’s club, sept. 3
The Katy/West Houston Aggie Mom’s Club will meet to kick off the new school year on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at Living
Word Lutheran Church, 3700 South Mason Road.
Moms and supporters of current and former students are invited to attend to
share that Aggie Spirit and learn more about campus events. For more
information, call the Aggie Moms Hotline at 281-394-8108 or go to
september events at kvpac
Upcoming events at the Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center during the month
of September are: Saturday Family Art Workshops. A Plush Workshop will be held
on Sept. 12, and an Art for Your Yard Workshop on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m.-noon at
KVPAC, 2501 S. Mason Road, No. 290 in Katy. Make collaborative arts and crafts
projects as a family. A parent must attend with children. This is a mixed-age
class for pre-K to age 12. Adults are free, $15/first child and $10/siblings.
Register online at
www.KVPAC.org.
KVPAC's Masquerade & Martini Mixer will be held on Sept. 17 from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at Agave Road,
1016 FM 1463 in Katy. This is the annual gala hosted by KVPAC
´s Board of Trustees benefiting the Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center. Enjoy an evening of food, silent auction, cash bar and
live entertainment.
Tickets are $40 each or $30 for KVPAC members and can be purchased online. To
donate auction items, contact Teresa Kennedy at
fallbenefit@kvpac.org.
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