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HOUSTON, TX - The Grace School Theater Arts Department will present the stage version of the smash hit 80's movie and Emmy award winning NBC TV series “Fame”.

“Fame—The Musical” is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring story of how a group of energetic, passionate young people commit to years of grueling artistic and academic work at the famous New York High School of Performing Arts (P.A.). on 46th Street. With candor, humor and insight, the musical tells the story of how the students at P.A. are desperate to be the best and how life can sometimes get in the way.

All performances will be held in the Grace Presbyterian Church Sanctuary at 10221 Ella Lee Lane, Houston, TX 77042.

Published 02/22/2012 - 9:10 a.m. CST

BRENHAM, TX - This annual event scheduled for Saturday, April 14th starts off at Brenham High School in scenic and historic Washington County. The Trestle Trail guides runners through Brenham’s beautiful countryside. Paved, winding roads take you past rolling hills covered in Bluebonnets. It's fun for kids and adults alike - especially after crossing the finish line where you get to eat all the Blue Bell you want!

Started in 1978, this race benefits the Brenham High School Athletic Program. Brenham High School athletes serve as volunteers for the race to benefit numerous winning athletic programs, including baseball, track, cross country, golf, volleyball, football, and more. For the last several years, Brenham High School has been in the top 10 high schools in the Lone Star Cup Competition.

Published 02/21/2012 - 9:09 a.m. CST

Dark comedy won best play at 2009 Tony Awards

We can all be a little immature, especially when it comes to our children.

Blinn College Theatre Arts explores that idea with “God of Carnage,” an award-winning play that tells the story of two sets of parents who meet to resolve a conflict that began with an altercation between their children. But as the evening progresses, these “civilized” parents grow increasingly childish.

“All four characters are very, very selfish,” explains Blinn Theatre Arts Director Bradley Nies. “They’re really very nice and friendly at the beginning, but by the end it’s just chaos.”

Published 02/20/2012 - 2:33 p.m. CST

Once-In-A-Lif etime Concert Adds July, 7 Tour Date for Jones Hall

LOS ANGELES, CA - Based on one of the most popular and beloved games of all time, “The Legend of Zelda™: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour” is a spectacular concert that features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda franchise. The concert is touring North America and is coming to Houston, TX on July 7, 2012 at Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony.

The name "Symphony of the Goddesses" refers not only to the concert program but also to the new four-movement symphony recounting the classic storylines from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time™, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker™, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess™, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past™.

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BLINN STUDENTS PRESENT AWARD-WINNING PLAY AT HOUSTON CONVENTION

Published 02/18/2012 - 4:53 p.m. CST

“odd Tales” won Texas theatre association’s PlayFest Award

Six Blinn College students presented “odd Tales,” an award-winning play written by Blinn Theatre Arts Director Bradley Nies, at the Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) Convention recently in Houston.

Nies’ play had been awarded the TETA’s 2012 PlayFest Award.

“I was really proud of what the kids did,” Nies said. “We were in a banquet room, so the acoustics were terrible, but our students projected well and the audience really laughed.”

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