e-culture: MLK parades, more Houston events, films, etc.
January 18, 2002


Hello friends, I'm the lucky interim editor of the HIFC e-culture newsletter. My job is to coordinate submissions to this wonderful newsletter and encourage everyone to participate in cultural events. If you have events or other community activities you want to share with us, please send your information to me as quickly as possible (even those of you in other states and countries are welcome to report on traditions and important events). We will report these great opportunities on January 20 and again February 5 (one week before Mardi Gras). After that a new recruit will take over as I am off to Zimbabwe. Get your information to me as soon as possible. While I'm guiding the ship, all events are welcome, rent parties and sidewalk sales included.

Mark is busy fixing his boat motor, talking with The Toasters, reporting on Jello (Biafra that is), walking the dog, watering the plants, washing the dishes, watching TV, and writing a book (in that order). But seriously, our gang of Time Bandits has been out on the Gulf of Mexico testing "drifters" to learn more about the treacherous journey that brought Cabeza de Vaca to Texas in 1528. I'll tell you all about it in the newsletter.

In the mean time, please support these great events:

Two MLK parades:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Grande Parade, Monday, January 21, 10:00am
Black Heritage Society Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, January 21, 2:00pm

Both parades start on Texas at Louisiana in Downtown Houston.
It's an important time to go out and support these events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

CANNED, 12 Minutes MAX!
As seen on TV! KTRU Genetic Memory host Chuck Roast in A Different Kind of Monkey
http://www.houstonculture.org/temp/canned.html

The Land of Enchantment
http://www.houstonculture.org/temp/presnm.html

Asia Society Events
http://www.houstonculture.org/temp/asiasoc0201.html

Trinity Episcopal Church Jazz Festival
http://www.houstonculture.org/temp/trinityjazz.html


Aurora Picture Show is seeking an Administrative Assistant
http://www.houstonculture.org/jobs/index.html

Also, see their upcoming films at
http://www.aurorapictureshow.org

Upcoming MFA films, including new films from Iran, January 25-27, and the Houston Pan-Cultural Film Festival, January 31-February 3.
http://www.mfah.org/Films/films.html


In our upcoming e-culture newsletter:

The First Thing About Texas
November 6, 1528 is the first thing you should know about Texas.

Seven Cities of Gold
The land of enchantment is not a new idea in New Mexico. We can explain.

We Rate the States
As a good Texan, this unfounded committee report might make you mighty mad.

Holiday Extra, Carry That Weight
The fitness issue finds its way to Houston and questions the merits of our car culture.

A Tale of Two Parades
Back-to-back parades compete for your participation on this MLK weekend.

The Year of the Horse
Just When You Thought it Was 2002...

From Navajoland to Sunsplash (Featured Upcoming Events)
Your best New Year resolution yet: Don't just sit there, do something!

Top Film, Top Audio Honors
If someone didn't recommend the best of 2001 to you already, consider it done.

Introduction to Photography
If you couldn't get it right after four years of college, you need this six-week course.

Houston People and More
Meet Sarah Cortez, meet Raymond Haak, two interesting Houstonians.

When Willie Talks...
Even if you don't agree with him, you've gotta love him.

Where Do We Go From Here?
With so many great destinations, we're having to juggle schedules.

Electronic Mail Bag
Maybe we should call it an electronic hornets nest!

Sights and Sounds
The books we are reading and the music we are listening to.

For Members Only
It costs nothing to join, but you have to be a volunteer to get these benefits.

Indians, Are You Ready?
In the next e-culture: Louisiana Music on KTRU, Go to the Mardi Gras, Super Sunday Showdown.



Thanks to all of you for your help.

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J  a  n  n  i @houstonculture.org


Houston Institute for Culture
http://www.houstonculture.org

World Music on KTRU
http://www.houstonculture.org/world

Read Cabeza de Vaca On Line
http://www.houstonculture.org/spanish

Our Educational Youth Camp
http://www.houstonculture.org/camp