Archive for Archive for June, 2009

Michael Jackson Tribute Dance Party July 2 at Discovery Green

IN HONOR OF MICHAEL JACKSON, the Houston dance community is sponsoring a Michael Jackson Tribute Dance Party July 2, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Discovery Green.  Learn all the dance moves to Thriller from Lauren Perrone of Sandra Organ Dance along with friends from Dance Houston and Dance Source Houston.  This free event [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Houston Auditions for “Millionaire” Show July 1

COOL, ANOTHER TV SHOW is holding auditions in Houston!  The folks from TV’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” will be in Houston July 1 as part of a six-city audition tour. The producers are looking for contestants for both the syndicated show with Meredith Vieira and for Regis Philbin’s 10th Anniversary show beginning in [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Free University of Houston Choral Concert July 5 Before European Festival

WHAT AN HONOR! Houston’s own University of Houston Concert Chorale represents the only U.S. contingency performing in the international music festival held in Wales July 6.  This will be the choir’s inaugural appearance at the Llangollen Music Festival Eisteddfod.  Prince Charles and other members of royalty will be in attendance. The competition will be broadcast [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

“Free Movie Monday” at Houston Blockbuster Locations June 29

SORRY FOR BEING OUT OF THE LOOP on this free promotion today.  I know my e-mail readers will get this too late tomorrow morning, but I still wanted to post it quickly for those who might see it today! Thanks, Mark, for the info!
First, free Redbox codes — now it’s a free rental at BLOCKBUSTER! [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, June 29th, 2009

Free Crafts at Lakeshore Learning

As a parent, you gotta love free crafts — especially those that aren’t in your own kitchen!  Lakeshore Learning locations in Houston offer free craft days every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Check out the remaining craft calendar:

July 4: Fun Firecracker
July 11: Jolly Jellyfish
July 18: Ice Cream Cone Pencil Holder
July 25: Buggy Welcome [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, June 29th, 2009

Free “Shop on Budget” Tour at Whole Foods Market

WHAT A GREAT RESOURCE to learn how to save money while you grocery shop!  Whole Foods Market offers “shop on a budget” tours every week for free.  Value Tour: Eat Healthy for Less helps Houstonians learn how to shop at Whole Foods on a budget and discover how to find value in the store.  No [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, June 29th, 2009

Free Canada Day BBQ July 1 at Maple Leaf Pub

FOR ALL YOU CANADIANS — or those who like to party like one — celebrate Canada Day Wednesday, July 1, at The Maple Leaf Pub in midtown Houston.  Don’t miss the free BBQ and live music at this fun Canadian Independence Day party with no cover charge.  Doors open at 3 p.m. with BBQ dinner [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, June 29th, 2009

Free Quart of Glidden Paint Through July 2

Have a bit of updating or touch-ups to do in your home?  Then don’t miss this promotion from Glidden! During the Glidden National Paint Giveaway, you can get a free quart of Eggshell finish Glidden paint. Just select your preferred color on their Web site. You can order your free paint online or by phone, [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Astros Tickets: Kids Free with Adult Purchase

HERE’S A GREAT DEAL for the hot days of summer!  Grab your kids and head to Minute Maid Park without spending lots of dough.  Houston Astros have a new promotion: Free kids tickets all summer long!  Buy one adult ticket in View Deck 1, View Deck II, or the Mezzanine and get up to two [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, June 26th, 2009

Free Houston Weekend Activities June 26-28

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE WEEKEND AGAIN!  Here are a few highlights of free activities going on in Houston this weekend:
Delight in weather — Celebrate historical weather pioneers and meterologists at Weather Pioneer Day, Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Learn all about Southeast Texas’ rich weather history through hands-on activities.  Weather [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, June 26th, 2009