Happy Birthday, Houston ย you donยt look a day over 150! Not that anyoneยs counting candles (itยs 172, for those who are). The weekendยs celebrations start with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestraยs intimate salon recital featuring Rodney Waters on the piano and the orchestraยs founder and Executive Director Alecia Lawyer on the oboe. Just one of many events planned for the cityยs birthday (August 30, 1836), todayยs concert will be followed on Saturday by a family day at the Downtown Aquarium, a tour of Olivewood Cemetery (the cityยs first incorporated African-American cemetery) and a tour of St. Arnoldยs Brewing Company (nothing historic here, just lots of beer). On Sunday, thereยs a wreath–laying ceremony honoring Houstonยs founding mothers. Snag the complete celebration schedule from the Save Our Historic Landmarks Houston Web site. Meanwhile, hear the beautiful River Oaks Chamber Orchestra today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Alliance Franรงaise de Houston, 427 Lovett Boulevard. For more information, call 713-532-1173 or visit www.save-ourlandmarks.org. Free.
Thu., Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m., 2008
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