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Oy, Monty Python fans! It's not too late to catch everyone's favorite member of the troupe, Eric Idle, as he performs with the Houston Symphony tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in an "adaptation" of the classic religious spoof film, The Life of Brian.

Can't decide what to do for the Fourth of July and upcoming three-day weekend? Don't know which Independence Day scene is quite right for you? Don't worry, patriots: Houstonist is here to help.

Into art? How about dance? You like music? Theater? Have a thing for opera? Or maybe you just (pretend to) like “culture” in general to seem smart and hip and urban? Want to impress a date while not knowing a damn thing about the previously mentioned subjects? Boy, does Houstonist have a shindig for you. Tonight brings us Culture Collision II, hosted by a fleet of Museum and Theatre District young professionals' groups, including the...

Houston's Theater District is having an Open House this Sunday, August 26th from noon to 5PM, while also hosting Taste of Downtown, meaning there's lots to sample for free, free, free! Besides about 40 million performances, there will also be backstage tours, sneak previews of the 2007-2008 Theater District seasons, Q&A's with performers, activities for the kids such as costume trunks and an instrument petting zoo, free refreshments, season ticket information booths and lots...

The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony Now this one's personal. We can almost rememeer every detail of the day our visionary parents placed in our hands 4 cassettes. Standing in the kitchen, near the old antique dresser that held their supply of 8 tracks, albums, and cassettes; The place where we first laid eyes on the cover of Blind Faith's Blind Faith and knew we were looking in a drawer we shouldn't be;...

No, it's not by driving as fast as we can around loop 610, but it does include city-wide celebrations, all hoping for the same thing: No rain. Here are a few of the events we'll be checking out tomorrow. Where will you be? Tell us, maybe we'll ditch our plans and join you. But probably not. >>Freedom Over Texas Festival Houston's Official 4th of July Celebration. Chevy presents a concert and Independence Day celebration at...

With a holiday in the middle of the week, celebrations of the musical variety are happening all over the city. Houston’s official Independence Day celebration, the 2007 Chevy's Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell (yes that is really the full name of it) takes place in Eleanor Tinsley Park from 4pm – 10pm with headliner Montgomery Gentry. However, if you are like us and don’t enjoy pushing your way through the expected...

Why not get this week's festivities started early? And if ever we will suggest you driving OTB, it would be on a day where you can recover from the drive the day after.

Houston Symphony Summer Nights The Symphony must have heard what you said about Miller Outdoor Theatre, readers. Tonight they will perform a concert at the auspicious venue, and - like all Miller events - it's totally free. It might be a little wet, so remember that tickets for the covered seating area are available at the Miller Theatre Box Office between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm on the day of the performance. Remaining tickets are...

Ready for two month-long festivals of the arts? Who isn't? The month of June in darling Houston boasts both the Texas Music Festival 2007 and the Big Range Dance Festival, so get grroooovin. The Texas Music Festival 2007 runs from May 29 through June 30 and offers quite a plethora of both performances and classes for those of you interested in catching some musical waves via orchestra, symphony, or solo. According to the Moores website:The...

Many of Houston's top theaters and arts venues have announced their 2007-2008 season schedules, and if you get your tix now, you not only get better seats and better prices (5-20% discounts), you get something to look forward to after the summer's imminent heat wave. Each venue offers different deals and packages; follow the links to get the full scoop. The Society for the Performing Arts Highlights: Lily Tomlin, David Sedaris, the Shaolin Warriors,...

Classical music has a bad rap, some of which is deserved. After all, who really wants to listen to the slow, soft harpsichord-loaded music that trickles out of bookstore speakers, or to the stuff advertised on television to make you relax? Classical music, like any other music, is best experienced live. At it's best, classical music is powerful with incredible emotional depth. On stage are almost 100 instruments played by almost 100 musicians who each...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Like traditional Irish music? Feeling kinda like dudding up and hitting The Houston Symphony for a nice evening out - hey, date night options! The Chieftains will be performing this Friday through Sunday. This internationally acclaimed group has been touring in North America (off and on, of course) for over 33 years and have been around for over 42. Here's a snippet from their official biography, to familiarize...

Tuesday We’ve given you a lot of Halloween ideas, including costumes to wear, places to go, and haunted places. Want one more? How about Halloween from Hell III? Since My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult is headlining, you know Lucifer will be there. 8 p.m. at The Engine Room | tickets and info Wednesday Yesterday, we recommended the Ben Folds and Houston Symphony concert for tonight, and we still do. There’s good local...

The Houston Symphony has had many great special guests over the years – everything from other classical gurus, traditional vocalist, and pop stars. With Ben Folds’ arrival this Wednesday, you’ll get a chance to hear the witty alternative singer/songwriter/pianist bring a different light to his songs. The average radio listener probably knows Ben Folds from his 1998 hit “Brick” with Ben Folds Five. What the may not know is that Ben Folds is still going...

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There are many ways to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow in Houston:

The folks over at the Houston Symphony are always good for a laugh and some great music. (The music you can hear for yourself — on the laugh part, you'll just have to trust Houstonist, as journalistic integrity forces us to disclose that we practically grew up backstage at Jones Hall. And the late, great concertmaster Ray Fliegel did a spot-on Donald Duck impression. Seriously, y'all.) Maybe the musicians won't be impersonating cartoon characters, but...

Wednesday The crawfish has been boiling everywhere lately, so it’s a good night to catch New Orleans’ New Birth Brass Band at the Volcano. And enjoy a frozen screwdriver, of course. Music: “I Got a Woman” 7 p.m. at Volcano | info Cincinnati’s Moth stops in Houston tonight. Sometimes compared to Weezer, especially since they’ve soften their punk roots for mainstream success. Houston’s Slippin’ Mickies opens. 9 p.m. at Rudyard’s | info Thursday Almost...

Make haste, young (Prairie Home Companion) lovers. Garrison Keillor will perform with the Houston Symphony tonight at 8 p.m. in the American Expressions series.

Wednesday Mary Gauthier released her critically-acclaimed CD Mercy Now last year, and if you’ve heard it, you know how wonderfully dark and personal it is. The forty-something Louisiana native brings her haunting whiskey-ridden voice to the Duck tonight. When you hear her sing “I Drink,” it will sober you up quick. 7:30 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | info Thursday Colorado’s Big Head Todd & the Monsters are still touring on their 2004 CD...

Like it or not, Thanksgiving has come and gone, so the holidays are officially upon us. Stressed? Us too. Fortunately, there are plenty of holiday distractions — here are a few of the old standbys. Do you know a holiday event Houstonist should note? Drop us a candygram. In the meantime, Merry Christmas/happy Hanukkah/happy Kwanzaa/super Winter Solstice! Sure, there are always a bunch of community theater productions of A Christmas Carol, but only in...