POSTPONED!!! - Cirque Du Soleil's #Alegria in Houston!! - Family 4Pack Ticket Giveaway

ALL SHOWS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO CORNAVIRIUS. 

Cirque du Soleil has return to Houston! Once again Cirque du Soleil, performing Under The Big Top at the Sam Houston Race Park brings ALEGRÍA. The show will run from February 29th- April 12th.

Alegría (‘joy’ in Spanish) takes audiences at the heart of a once glorious kingdom now in decay led by the king’s fool and a dusty aristocracy. Carried by an intangible wind of change, an emerging movement from the streets strives to shake this established order, instilling hope and renewal to bring light and harmony to their world. With its joyful spirit, Alegría is a vital, energizing force driven by a thirst for a brighter tomorrow.

In true Cirque du Soleil fashion, Alegría unfolds soul-touching clown antics and remarkable acrobatic performances in a whimsical and immersive visual universe. Perched at the top of the Big Top, gymnasts fly from one High Bar to the next, and leap into the void to reach the hands of mighty catchers suspended on a cradle swing. Using all her limbs, an artist dazzles with her ability to spin and twirl a multitude of hoops while contorting her body with otherworldly ease. Other Jaw-dropping highlights include a daredevil Fire Knife Dancer eating, breathing, touching and juggling with flames; a sublime couple on Aerial Straps soaring through a delicate snowstorm; and fourteen tumblers bouncing off a Powertrack (trampoline tracks) embedded into the stage to perform crisscrossing series of daring somersaults.

For more information about Alegría, visit cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.
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Enter below to win a Family 4-pack of tickets to see Alegría by Cirque du Soleil
The prize is for four (4) tickets for Alegría at Under The Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park on Thursday, March 19th 2020 at 4:30pm. Good Luck!

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Contest expires Tuesday, March 17 2020, at 11:59 pm CT. No cash value. Open to Houston residents ages 18+. By entering this contest you also agree to our rules and regulations. Prize: 4 (four) tickets to ALEGRÍA by Cirque du Soleil, for performance, March 19 2020 at 4:30pm, Under The Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park. Prize is non-transferrable.

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Ticket Information:
Tickets for Alegría in Houston are available online now at cirquedusoleil.com/alegria. Tickets start at $44. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers, and exclusive behind- the-scenes information. To join, visit cirqueclub.com.

Family Package starting at $149 for 4 tickets!
https://tickets.cirquedusoleil.com/eventshopper5.html#/select/49e7f8ed-ae28-4297-81ad-be663682f13d?skin=alegria_v2
Link: (no need to use the promo code, if you purchase through the link)

Promo code: FAMPACK

Disclaimer:
Not valid on Saturday performances. Restrictions may apply. Subject to availability. Must purchase a minimum of 4 tickets and maximum of 8 tickets per order. Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on previously purchased seats. Fees apply. 

The Mother of Dragons is Coming to Houston's Comicpalooza

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WINTER IS COMING…TO HOUSTON’S COMICPALOOZA

‘Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke to Headline the 3-Day Pop Culture Festival 

HOUSTON, TX (March 27, 2019) — “Dracarys!” Emilia Clarke, best known for her legendary role as Daenerys Targaryen the Mother of Dragons in HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones,’ is headlining Houston’s Comicpalooza Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This year fans of HBO’s cultural phenomenon will have an opportunity to meet Clarke alongside Nathalie Emmanuel who portrays her trusted advisor Missandei in the award-wining hit series. 

“Game of Thrones is an iconic story in pop culture history, with a broad spectrum of remarkable characters and devoted fans,” said Michael Heckman, Comicpalooza President, “Emilia’s role as Daenerys Targaryen is central to the story’s final chapter. With excitement building as the season unfolds, it is the perfect time to bring Emilia and Nathalie to Comicpalooza.” This is the first time Clarke has appeared at a comic convention where fans can see her in a panel, take photos, and receive autographs.

Clarke will soon be seen in the eighth and final season of ‘Game of Thrones,’ which will premier Sunday, April 14. The hit TV show is based on the bestselling novels by George R. R. Martin and has resulted in three Emmy nominations for Clarke’s portrayal as Khaleesi.

Outside of her ongoing work on ‘Game of Thrones,’ Clarke has starred in numerous film roles including Louisa in Me Before You, the screen adaptation of Jojo Moyes best-selling novel of the same name, female lead Qi’ra, Han Solo’s childhood friend and romantic interest in SOLO: A Star Wars Story, Sarah Connor in Terminator: Genisys, and recently wrapped production on Paul Feig’s romantic comedy, Last Christmas alongside Harry Golding and Emma Thompson, which is set to be released by Universal in November. A woman of many talents, Clarke made her Broadway debut as Holly Golightly in the 2013 stage adaptation of Truman Capote’s classic 1958 novella “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

Nathalie Emmanuel first appeared in ‘Game of Thrones’ during season 3 and soon became a series regular. In 2015, Emmanuel played computer hacker Ramsey in Furious 7, for which she won the Screen Nation award for Best Female Performance in Film, and Harriet in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. She made a name for herself at age 10, playing Young Nala in the West End production of the musical “The Lion King” and then made her television break in 2006 by starring as Sasha Valentine in the teen soap opera ‘Hollyoaks.’

Clarke and Emmanuel will be joining recently announced guests John Barrowman from ‘Arrow’ and ‘Doctor Who’; Erick Avari widely seen in film and television including The Mummy, Independence Day, and Stargate; Billy Zane from The Phantom and Titanic; along with cast members from Amazon’s ‘The Tick’ including Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman, as well as, Gates McFadden and Michael Dorn from ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ TV series and movie franchise. Joining the on-screen talent is an impressive comic book lineup featuring Neal Adams, Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, and Dan Jurgens. Additional celebrity announcements are planned over the weeks leading up to the show.

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For the most-up-to-date information, including a complete lineup of special guests, admission prices and schedules, visit www.comicpalooza.com.

About Comicpalooza
Comicpalooza is a unique, multi-format pop culture event happening May 10-12, 2019 featuring more than 1,000 hours of diverse, interactive programming that spans across Comic Books, Gaming, Films, Anime, Cosplay, Literature, Maker’s Space, Education, Children’s Programming and Entertainment.

Twitter: @comicpalooza | Instagram: @houstoncomicpalooza | Facebook:@comicpalooza

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2019 Celebrities & Guests

Actors

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EMILIA CLARKE

GAME OF THRONES, SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, TERMINATOR GENISYS

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GRANT GUSTIN

THE FLASH, GLEE, 90210

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NATHALIE EMMANUEL

GAME OF THRONES, MAZE RUNNER SERIES, FAST & FURIOUS FRANCHISE

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GATES MCFADDEN

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN, MAD ABOUT YOU

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MICHAEL DORN

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE 9, STAR TREK GENERATIONS, GARGOYLES, WORLD OF WARCRAFT

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JOHN WESLEY SHIPP

THE FLASH, DAWSON'S CREEK, TEEN WOLF

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JOHN BARROWMAN

ARROW, THE FLASH, DOCTOR WHO, TORCHWOOD, SCANDAL, REIGN

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BILLY ZANE

THE PHANTOM, TITANIC, BACK TO THE FUTURE, DEAD CALM, DEMONK KNIGHT, CURFEW, TWIN PEAKS, CHARMED

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PETER SERAFINOWICZ

THE TICK, SHAUN OF THE DEAD, JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE

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GRIFFIN NEWMAN

THE TICK, BLANK CHECK PODCAST WITH GRIFFIN & DAVID

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YARA MARTINEZ

THE TICK, JANE THE VIRGIN, TRUE DETECTIVE, ALPHA HOUSE

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BRENDAN HINES

THE TICK, SCANDAL, SUITS, TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES

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SCOTT SPEISER

THE TICK, SOUTHBOUNDERS, THE MANGLER REBORN

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JEREMY DAVIES

LOST, JUSTIFIED, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, THE FLASH, ARROW, SUPERGIRL, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, DOGVILLE, RESCUE DAWN, GOD OF WAR

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ANDREW DIVOFF

LOST, WISHMASTER, ANOTHER 48 HRS., CSI: MIAMI, OBLIVION, TOY SOLDIERS, AIR FORCE ONE, THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

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MIRA FURLAN

LOST, BABLYON 5, JUST ADD MAGIC, MY ANTONIA

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ERICK AVARI

STARGATE SG-1, INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE MUMMY, HEROES, PLANET OF THE APES, MR. DEEDS, STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE

#Houston Book Giveaway To Celebrate Alien Intrusion's Release in Theaters

Alien Intrusion
LENGTH: 110 minutes (feature)
RATING PG-13
Official Social Media: Web | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

ABOUT Millions of people have seen UFOs and many even recall personal encounters with strange entities. The popular view is that these are advanced aliens visiting us from far away, but this compelling new documentary takes a deeper look at the events, the beliefs, the experts and the people who have shaped our views in the “otherworldly.” When one examines this phenomenon, one of the most disturbing but powerful affirmations of the spiritual realm, Christianity and the Bible becomes clearer. This documentary seeks to solve one of the most haunting and persistent mysteries of our time by addressing UFO sightings in every country, things seen on radar, what happened at Roswell, alien abductions, government cover-ups, and even a “new” religion.

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If you live in Houston, TX areas, then this giveaway is for you. 9 lucky readers can win this book, based off the film. That's 9 copies available! Only rule is you must have a Houston (surrounding cities) address. Enter below.

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Gary Bates’s 2005 book is still the only creation book to achieve this feat. And this is mainly due to the subject matter itself—the UFO phenomenon, fueled more than ever by modern science fiction and its portrayal of highly evolved and technologically advanced aliens traversing the galaxy, seeding and even overseeing the evolution of life on earth. People are simply fascinated by this issue, which presents itself as an ongoing mystery to be solved. Consider the plethora of cable TV series dedicated to aliens and UFOs to understand how our culture is saturated with this subject.

Such views have caused countless people to disregard the Bible’s history of origins in favour of the notion of the evolution of life occurring throughout a 14-billion-year-old universe.

The Alien Intrusion book uncovered and confronted a much darker side to all this than is generally presented in feel-good movies such as Star Wars or Avatar. For example, one poll concluded that up to 20 million Americans had seen a UFO and possibly 4 million claimed to have been abducted by aliens. Such statistics are shocking, even to many Christians who are simply not aware.

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#Houston Free Admission for Children to The Lone Star Flight Museum on MLK Day

The Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington will offer free admission for all visitors age 17 and under on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 15, with support from the Dr. L.C. Carter Foundation.

FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN ON MLK DAY

Dr. L.C. Carter Foundation provides tickets for visitors 17 and under

WHAT: The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) will offer free admission for all visitors age 17 and under on Martin Luther King Day with support from the Dr. L.C. Carter Foundation.

WHEN: Monday, January 15, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

COST: Age 17 & Under: FREE; Adults (18 – 64): $20.00; Seniors (65+): $16.00; Military: $12.00

WHERE: Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Field
11551 Aerospace Avenue
Houston, TX 77034
(346) 708-2517

MORE: LSFM is a 501(c)(3) aviation museum and STEM learning center with a mission to preserve, educate and inspire. Led by CEO Lt. Gen. (ret) Douglas H. Owens, LSFM’s new $38 million state-of-the-art facility at Houston’s Ellington Airport opened September 16, 2017. In addition to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, the 130,000 square foot facility will house the Museum’s renowned flying collection of historic aircraft, a $1 million, high-tech Aviation Learning Center and dynamic hands-on exhibits. LSFM’s vision is to be a world-class educational museum linking an understanding of the past with inspiration for the future. For more information visitwww.lonestarflight.org.

The Dr. L.C. Carter Foundation is a public charity founded April 26, 2017, by Mrs. Olivia F. Carter, widow of Dr. L.C. Carter. The Dr. L.C. Carter Foundation is committed to developing a brighter future for millions of children and adults globally susceptible to poor educational, economic, social and health obstacles. With a belief in building a culture of creative people and influential networks the Foundation seeks to partner with like-minded supporters to achieve measurable outcomes and offer the opportunity to radically improve the quality of life for many people. www.drlccarterfoundation.org

#Houston Win Passes to Secret Keeper Girl: The Purple Party Tour 9/16

Secret Keeper Girl – The Purple Party Tour

AMAZING event planned for moms and their tween daughters on September 16th!

Produced by best-selling author Dannah Gresh, Secret Keeper Girl – The Purple Party Tour is a Bible-based, relationship-building, interactive experience for moms, step-moms, and mom figures and the tween princesses in their lives (typically ages 7-12). This two-and-a-half-hour event creates an opportunity to really dig into hot topics that young girls are facing today by covering:

• how every girl is a princess and fearfully and wonderfully made
• the definition of true beauty, as God sees it
• how to guard their hearts
• fun, practical example of modesty through a live fashion show 
• interactive times to talk about struggles 
• confetti cannons, balloons, music, and live games

Coming to Houston on September 16 at Gateway Community Church.

Now here at OUaT, we have 3 sets of tickets to giveaway for the event. Just enter below. Tickets will be available at will-call, if you win:

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One Huge Reason to Attend #Comicpalooza This Year! - CHUCK NORRIS

THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND!!!

CP Guest Announcement: Actor, producer, writer, renowned martial artist – Chuck Norris is a living legend and he is coming to #CP2017! Chuck has had roles in iconic properties such as Way of the Dragon, Code of Silence, The Delta Force, Firewalker, The Expendables 2, and of course, Walker, Texas Ranger. Comicpalooza is proud to host Chuck Norris: When Chuck Norris steps on Legos, the Legos scream! Chuck will be appearing Saturday only.

Passes and photo ops are available now at: goo.gl/skHJwz

Learn more about Chuck Norris at www.comicpalooza.com

Appearing Saturday only!

Cirque Du Soleil Once Again Nails the WOW Factor in KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities

If you live in the Houston area and didn't make it out last year to see Cirque Du Soleil's Amaluna, then your in luck, because they are back and it's just as amazing as ever.

The show is called Kurios - Cabinet of Curiosities, and Houston is the lucky to city to have it touring right now. I have spoken with friends that have seen the show in other cities in North America, and they were blown away, just like I was. The touring show is here in Houston through May 21st. So you have plenty of time to buy tickets and see the show everyone is raving about. Tickets range from $35 - $175, but really, there isn't a bad seat in the big top.

I attended the grand opening day and wow. First off, we were greeted with wines and clown noses. What a "curious" combination, right? Then you see all the folks dressed in costumes and they don't disappoint. While we waited to be seated inside, we got a little preview, on the top of the big top, couple of the artist, did a small show for us. And if that wasn't entertaining enough, there was a singer and her guitarist, just blowing you away with her vocals.

Next week, I'll be sharing on the actual show and how it blows you right out of your seats, seriously buy your tickets now and see what the fuss is all about!!!

Here are pictures from that pre-show:

Stay tune for next week, when I hare pictures from the show and my experience. 

Tickets are available by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/kurios or calling 1-877-9 CIRQUE (1-877-924-7783).

Advance Screening Recap of HBO's Big Little Lies - #BigLittleLies

We are excited to talk about the new HBO show BIG LITTLE LIES. We recently attended a pre-screening event, where we were able to preview the first 2 shows, chat with Kathryn Newton and have some delicious treats afterwards. 

ABOUT BIG LITTLE LIES
In the tranquil seaside town of Monterey, California, nothing is quite as it seems. Doting moms, successful husbands, adorable children, beautiful homes: What lies will be told to keep their perfect worlds from unraveling? Told through the eyes of three mothers – Madeline, Celeste and Jane – BIG LITTLE LIES paints a picture of a town fueled by rumors and divided into the haves and have-nots, exposing the conflicts, secrets and betrayals that compromise relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and neighbors. Based on the New York Times number-one bestseller of the same name by Liane Moriarty, BIG LITTLE LIES is a subversive, darkly comedic drama that weaves a tale of murder and mischief as it explores society’s myth of perfection and the contradictions that exist beneath our idealized façade of marriage, sex, parenting and friendship. The seven-episode limited drama series debuts SUNDAY, FEB. 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Kathryn Newton biography:
With two Young Artist Awards and further recognition of a talent which can effortlessly shift between comedic and dramatic roles – not to mention from the soundstage to the golf course – 19-year-old actress Kathryn Newton continues to ascend on the leaderboard.

In the wake of her recurring role as Claire Novak on the long-running CW series “Supernatural,” Newton returns to episodic television in the new HBO series “Big Little Lies,” which premieres February 19. Adapted by David E. Kelley and Liane Moriarty based on her #1 New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, the comedy crime drama boasts an all-star cast in weaving the tale of three mothers – Madeline (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste (Nicole Kidman) and Jane (Shailene Woodley) – whose supposedly perfect lives are interrupted when a murder occurs. Kathryn Newton plays Abigail, the older daughter of Witherspoon’s Madeline Mackenzie.

On the big screen Newton will be seen in two films with Lucas Hedges (Manchester By the Sea), the forthcoming independent film comedy Lady Bird and the crime drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Newton may be best-known for starring in Paranormal Activity 4 as Alex Nelson, a young teen who documents the supernatural occurrences that happen when a mysterious family moves into the neighborhood. For her work in the blockbuster horror film, she won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress.

Previous credits for Newton include Disney Channel’s “Dog with a Blog,” AMC’s “Mad Men,” and CBS’s “Bad Teacher” and “Gary Unmarried,” for which she won a Young Artist Award for her role as daughter Louise Brooks. Born in South Florida, Newton began her acting career at the age of four, appearing on the venerable daytime show “All My Children” from 2001-2004.

A diehard fashionista with an extensive collection of vintage designer items, Newton is also an avid golfer (she admits, “I don’t know whether to call myself a golfer who acts or an actor who plays golf!”). Last year she did a video series for Golf Digest, which recognized her as “The Best Golfer in Hollywood.” Having helped her Southern California high school golf team win three league championships, Newton hopes to launch her own tournament where adults and child players pair to raise money to encourage more young people to get into the game.

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Our recap:

Big Little Lies premieres on HBO on Sunday February 19, 2017 and it is sure to garner plenty of attention. Based on a best-selling novel by Liane Moriarty and starring Hollywood heavyweights, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Laura Dern the show while not revolutionary, is well executed and deliciously mischievous.

At the heart of the story is Madeline Martha Mackenzie (Witherspoon). She knows how things should be and is willing to do what it takes to make things work out that way. She wants fairness and justice and meddles with the school and manipulates peoples’ perspectives to get things the way that she thinks they should be. Her best friend, Celeste (Nicole Kidman), lives like a Greek goddess in a mansion on the water with two perfect boys and a Ken doll husband. She is ever present but coolly disengaged. Jane (Shailene Woodley) moves to town and unlike the other “dress for success,” glamour haired moms, she seeks comfort with baggy clothes, short hair tied back and no trace of make-up. She’s a single mom and lives for her son, Ziggy.

This ill-fitted group of heroines, while they consider each other best friends, in many ways barely know each other. In fact, although theirs is a community where people are constantly digging into other’s business and judging, no one seems to know much about anyone’s actual lives. One of these women is emotionally distant to her husband, one is haunted by a recurring vision and one is engaged in a violent, dangerous game of sex and co-dependence with her husband.

Madeline pits people against each other for sport. Working moms v. stay at home moms; her ex-husband against her current husband; even her teen daughter against herself. She thrives on the diversion of minutiae and in so doing is blind to bigger issues around her. When the moms arrive at school to pick up their children after the first day of first grade, Ziggy is accused of hurting Super Mom Renata’s daughter. Renata (Laura Dern) is a high-power executive with PayPal and Madeline’s nemesis. Ziggy claims innocence and Jane assures that her son isn’t a liar. Thus, begins a he-said-she-said kerfuffle that ripples into much larger issues.

Set in Monterrey, California, the episodes are crisp and visually stunning with breathtaking homes and settings. Even Jane’s stark home is enviably cozy and the quick peeks of a bigger crime lurking behind the story tugs at the viewer whenever you forget that it’s coming

Director Jean-Marc Vallee swirls between clips of the community talking to police at depositions and a traditional unwinding narrative that affectively floats viewers along with the story, helping us understand the myriad perspectives that can make simple confrontations become holy wars.