2010 Spring Entertainment Series
ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank
Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30 – 8 pm
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM.
May 6CJ ChenierKnown as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13SKYROCKET!
A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders.
May 20SoulhatThe hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27Buxton and The Small Sounds
Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later
June 3Los Skarnales with Karina NistalUna buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone.
June 10Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The BoysMike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill.
June 17
Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeaon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009.
June 24
Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads
It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert.
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Screen on the Green
Free films presented under the stars and the lights of the Houston Skyline
 H-E-B Movie Night: Julie and Julia
Friday, March 19, 8 pm
H-E-B presents Julie and Julia (2009, 123 min.) the Oscar-nominated film featuring Meryl Streep's award-winning performance as Julia Child. Bonus: Roberth Del Grande shows clips from his PBS interview with Julia Child! Special thanks to Houston PBS.
Apollo 13
Saturday, March 27, 8 pm
"Houston, we have a ..." In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 13th's flight, NASA spokesmen will introduce Ron Howard's award-winning film. (1995, 140 min.) Special thanks to NASA 
Reality Bites
Friday, April 2, 8 pm
Reality Bites (1994, 98 mins.) is a fresh, irreverent comedy about life and love of post Baby-Boomers. Made in Houston!
School of Rock
Friday, May 28, 8:30 pm
School of Rock (2003, 108 min.) directed by Austin filmmaker Richard Linklater, featuring Jack Black
The Blues On Film
Saturday, June 19, 8 pm
A lyrical film about one of the greatest of all bluesmen, Houston's Lightnin' Hopkins. The Blues According to Lightnin' Hopkins (1969, 31 mins.) was made by noted filmmaker Les Blank. Opening with live music from today's Houston's blues scene.
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Sundays in the Park Presented by Four Seasons Hotel, Houston
March 14 to June 27, 3 – 5 pm unless otherwise indicated
Great music, idyllic surroundings.
March
14 - Umbrella Man
21 - Houston Association of Acoustic Musicians featuring Pete Simple, 12 - 2 pm
April
4 – Spain Colored Orange
11 – Two Star Symphony
18 – The Julian Jaynes
25 - Beetle Band
May
2 – L8 4 School, 1 - 3 pm
9 – The Trade Jazz Band
16 - Jose Miguel Yamal
23 - Sebastian Whittaker Trio
30 - Cory Wilson Trio
June
6 - D.R.U.M.
13 - Space City Gamelan
20 - Idol Hand
27 - Miss Leslie and her Juke Jointers |
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Blues and Burgers
Wednesdays. March 17 through April 28, 12 – 1:30 pm
Enjoy Houston's best in blues music with a lunchtime concert. Co-sponsored by KTSU-FM
March 17 - Milton Hopkins Band
March 24 – Texas Johnny Brown
March 31 – Hustler's Brass Band
April 7 – Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy
April 14 - Steve Krase & the In-Crowd
April 21 - Little Joe Washington
April 28 - Earl Gilliam |
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