Star Spangled Salute
Miller Outdoor Theatre
100 Concert Drive - Hermann Park
Houston, TX 77030
713-533-3276
http://www.milleroutdoortheatre
All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE OF CHARGE.
Houston Symphony / Target Summer Symphony Nights - Star Spangled Salute - July 04th 8:00PM
Led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and Kaitlyn Lusk, Vocalist, the Symphony presents a rousing musical salute to Independence Day. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display also featuring Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with cannons.
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Chevy's Freedom Over Texas
Eleanor Tinsley Park @ Buffalo Bayou
(along Allen Parkway just outside of downtown)
500 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77002
713-247-3500
http://www.chevysfreedomovertex
July 4, 2008 from 4:00 to 10:00PM
Chevy's Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented will celebrate America's birthday with a live concert from several well known artists, and the nation's largest land-based fireworks extravaganza. The day will also offer a host of family entertainment, four stages with music ranging from country western and rock n' roll to latin, pop and oldies. Festival-goers can enjoy a mini-auto show, see some of Team Chevy's hottest NASCAR's vehicles, or simply spend the afternoon kicking back at the Bud Light Texas Volleyball Championship Court, watching the men's and women's statewide tournament finals before the concert and fireworks begin. Rides, games, face painting, jugglers and more will keep the kids entertained in the H-E-B All American Kids Zone, and there will be no shortage of great food and beverages throughout the celebration. The Budweiser Beer Garden will offer a wide selection of beverages in a relaxing atmosphere, and Chevy's Liberty Park will also feature unique displays of military artifacts and vehicles including tanks and helicopters, voting booth demonstrations, the Printing Museum of History and much more.
Children under 10 are free ˆ tickets are sold at the gate. For performance times and stage locations and ticket prices, please visit the website for more information.
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HOUSTON SYMPHONY STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
2005 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-363-3300
http://www.woodlandscenter.org
July 03, 2008 at 8:00 PM
This annual Houston Symphony concert is FREE and features a wide array of patriotic entertainment led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and accompanied by nationally acclaimed vocalist Kaitlyn Lusk. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., so arrive early to claim your perfect spot and participate in the pre-concert activities.
Free Reserved Seating and General Admission Lawn Seating!
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Discovery Green Park
1500 McKinney
Houston TX 77010
713-400-7336
http://www.discoverygreen.com
All performances at Discovery Green are free.
Red, White and Blue at the Green
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space A performance by idol hand, Houston-based original rock band caps off a holiday in the park. Show ends in time to catch the city's official firework celebration on Allen Parkway.
There are many more exciting events scheduled at the new Discovery Green Park, please visit the website calendar for a full listing.
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8 Waterfront
701 4th Street
Kemah, TX 77565
281-334-9880
http://www.kemahboardwalk.com
July 10th - The Slags (Dance/Rock)
Rock the Dock This music lover's favorite continues each Thursday evening through August. Concerts are held on the Plaza and begin at 6:30PM each week. The tenth annual summer-long music festival provides visitors with a variety of musical entertainment from local and regional bands. Rock the Dock features great Texas sounds including R&B, pop, Rock & Roll and blues. Admission is free. Visit the website for more information.
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration - 9:30PM
Gather on the boardwalk and enjoy a fabulous fireworks display that will be shot from a barge out over Galveston Bay for everyone to see. Admission is free. Visit the website for more information.
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The festival will offer Concessions, games and lots of family fun are offered at minimal cost. The 23-minute fireworks show, shot over The Woodlands Town Center, is the second largest in the Greater Houston region, second only to downtown Houston. The soundtrack for The Red, Hot & Blue Festival Fireworks is simulcast on Houston's #1 radio station, Sunny 99.1 Trolleys will be running on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water taxis will operate along The Woodlands Waterway on July 3rd from 11 am -10 pm and July 4th between 11am and 11pm. Boats will not operate during the fireworks display on July 4th (8:45 pm - 10 pm) but will resume operations after the fireworks have completed. ======================================= The annual Cricket Wireless Summer Concert Series at Houston's Traders Village runs every weekend through August 31st with tons of live music from HonkyTonk and Tejano, to Funk, Cajun and Bluegrass. All concerts begin at noon in the 45,000-square-foot covered Red Expo building at Traders Village, rain or shine. Admission is FREE, just $3 to park. Performing July 05th - Kelly McQuire (Island Country) and July 06th - Miss Leslie & her Juke Jointers (HonkyTonk). ================================================= The Woodlands will host a live performance of The Woodlands Concert Band as it performs a pre-parade show beginning at 8 a.m. in Central Park at Market Street. Families are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy a blend of patriotic songs, Dixieland and other contemporary jazz favorites. Market Street also has one of the best seats for viewing the South Montgomery County Fourth of July parade. Before the parade starts, meet Jugglers, Uncle Sam, clowns, Spiderman, Scooby Doo, magicians, Dora the Explorer, Boots the Monkey and many more interesting characters mingling with the crowd. Once The Woodlands Concert Band's performance ends at 9 a.m., stay at Market Street and watch as the procession for the parade makes its way towards Market Street and kicks off the celebration of America's independence with marching bands, classic cars, floats, fire trucks, horses and so much more. =========================================== 2nd Annual July 4th Big Backyard Barbecue - 5-10:00PM - Heritage Square Thursday Night Jazz - July 10th 6:00PM - The Tyler Mire Combo ======================================== Chase Summer in the City begins with the annual Houston Chronicle Dollar Concert. Experience the wonder of the Symphony for just one dollar per ticket and get a preview of a future star with a featured performance by the Gold Medal Winner of the 2008 Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition. Red, Hot & Blue Festival
The Woodlands Town Center
Waterway Square (at the corner of Lake Robbins and Waterway Avenue)
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-363-2447
http://www.thewoodlandscvb.com
July 4, 2008 - 6 to 10:00 p.m.
Admission to the festival is FREE. FREE parking available in the Orange, Yellow, & Green lots along Timberloch Place ˆ Follow Event Parking signs to parking lots. Additional $5 parking available in the Town Center Garage located on Six Pines Drive. Traders Village Summer Concert Series
Traders Village Houston
7979 N. Eldridge Road
Houston, TX 77041
281-890-5500
http://www.tradersvillage.com
Call or visit the web site for more information. July 4th Morning Concert and Parade
Market Street - The Woodlands 9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-419-4774
http://www.marketstreet
Parking for the parade is available at both Market Street and the Town Center garages at 9595 Six Pines Drive. LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Ste. B200
Katy, TX 77494
281-395-5533
http://www.lacenterra.com/
Get ready for great food, live entertainment, fireworks and family fun!
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - CNC Band performs
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Outlaw Lynn and Who's Drivin'
9:30 p.m. - Fireworks spectacular by Texas Lite and Pyro of Houston
Beverage & to-go service available from local cook teams and many LaCenterra restaurants in Heritage Square. Roaming clowns courtesy of Hermes Architects. Additional parking available at Cinco Ranch High School.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announces hot nights, cool jazz series in heritage square Thursdays through August. Guests are invited to unwind after a long day or ease into the weekend with the smooth stylings of the area's premier jazz musicians. Courtyard performances will take place weather permitting. Show times and performers subject to change. All events are free and open to the public.
There are many more exciting events scheduled at Cinco Ranch, please visit the website for a full listing. Houston Chronicle Dollar Concert
Houston Symphony
615 Louisiana Street
Jones Hall
Houston, TX 77002
713-224-7575
www.houstonsymphony.org
July 6, 2008 at 7:30PM
All Chase Summer in the City performances take place at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana Street. For more information call or visit the website.
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