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Xerxes

Posted by Houston Theater District RSS Feed On April - 30 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Xerxes


Start Date: 30-Apr-10 7:30 PM


End Time:
30-Apr-10 11:00 PM


Location:
Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center, Houston, TX 77002



Event Details:
One of Handel’s most popular operas, Xerxes is a feast for the
ears, and the eyes in this classic eighteenth-century production. A mad
entanglement of love stories, the opera follows the tyrannical and
flamboyant Xerxes (Susan Graham) in his quest for Romilda (Laura Claycomb), who is beloved by his very own brother Arsamene, sung by David Daniels. Contralto Sonia Prina, soprano Heidi Stober and baritone Philip Cutlip round
out the all-star cast. The award-winning production is set in an
English pleasure garden—the perfect place for an elaborate lovers’
chase!
 

Tickets start at $23. Visit www.HoustonGrandOpera.org or call 713-228-6737.


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Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria – Hotel Review

Posted by Houston Hotel Deals On April - 30 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria – 3.5/5 Star Reviewed

2400 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027 – (phone) 713-586-2444 (fax) 713-586-2445

The Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria is a moderate hotel designed with business travelers and vacationers in mind. The Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria is located in uptown Houston near the shopping area of the Galleria. With an average room rate of $120 a night but sometimes as low as $86 a night, the hotel can fit the budget of a variety of travelers.

The Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria is designed for the traveler who is looking for a good value for their money and room to spread out.

Reviews: The Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria garnered a 77% approval rating out of 69 user reviews from Trip Advisor. 11 of those were families, 12 were couples and 20 were business travelers. The reviews praised the concierge, clean room, restaurant food, walking distance to Galleria shopping areas and fitness center. Complaints were about the noise from nearby roads, restaurant staff, poor ambiance, aloof hotel staff and no free breakfast.

Wanting to verify the findings of these reviews we checked out Expedia. They boasted a 95% approval rating for 86 reviews. Praise was for overall value of the hotel, walking to shopping, free shuttle and being close to public transportation if needed. The only complaint was having to pay $13 for parking everyday.

Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria Hotel Policies

  • Check in Time: 3:00PM
  • Check out Time: 12:00PM
  • Valet parking: $23 plus tax per 24-hour period with in/out privileges in secure covered garage
  • Self parking: $12 plus tax per 24-hour period with in/out privileges in secure covered garage
  • Small pets allowed upon prior consideration

Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria Property Amenities

  • Swimming pool – outdoor
  • Spa tub
  • Concierge desk
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Self parking
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Parking garage
  • Parking (secure)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Conference room(s)
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Internet access in public areas – high speed
  • Internet access in public areas – complimentary
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Security guard
  • Safe-deposit box – front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Express check- in
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Wedding services
  • Parking (valet)

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video-game console
  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Separate sitting area
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Multi-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Television
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Rollaway beds
  • Cribs (infant beds) available

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Houston Corporate Games

Posted by Houston Downtown Alliance RSS Feed On April - 30 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Houston Corporate Games


Start Date: 30-Apr-10 8:30 AM


End Time:
1-May-10 5:30 PM


Location:
Memorial Park



Event Details:

Houston Corporate Games
Friday and Saturday, April 30th-May 1st | All day
Memorial Park

The Houston Corporate Games raises scholarship money for junior and senior high school level students to continue their education and job skills beyond high school. To sponsor a team costs $250 (up to 20 people per team).
 
Please visit 
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/houstoncorporategames.html or contact Brittany Schumacker at Brittany.schumacker@gmail.com to find an already-participating team to join!

 
 

 


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Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake – Hotel Review

Posted by Houston Hotel Deals On April - 29 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake – 3.5/5 Star Reviewed

3000 NASA Road One, Houston, Texas 77058 – (phone) 281-333-9300 (fax) 281-333-3750

The Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake is a moderate hotel designed with vacationing travelers in mind. The Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake is located within sight of the space center. With an average room rate of $139 a night, the hotel is moderately priced for travelers.

The Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake is designed for the traveler who is looking for a place close to the space center and other area attractions and may need more room to spread out.

Reviews: The Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake garnered a 73% approval rating out of 42 user reviews from Trip Advisor. 9 of those were families, 14 were couples and 9 were business travelers. The reviews praised the amazing professionalism of the staff, the comfortable beds, spacious rooms and reasonably priced breakfast buffet. Complaints were of the overall condition of the hotel, leaky sinks and bad thermostat that kept the room at freezing temperatures. It is best to note that all of these complaints were made in 2009 and earlier.

Wanting to verify the findings of these reviews we checked out Expedia. This site contained a 88% approval rate out of 36 reviewers. Praise for cleanliness, comfort of beds, location, ambiance, friendly staff and quick response by maintenance when there was a leaky pipe in the room. Complaints were about the lack of a clean pool, dirty restrooms in lobby, lack of a hot tub, and noise from other rooms.

Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Hotel Policies

Check in Time: 3:00PM

Check out Time: 12:00PM

No charge for children 17 or under sharing their parents room

Pets allowed ($75 per stay)

Amenities:

  • swimming pool – outdoor
  • Concierge desk
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking garage
  • Business center
  • Banquet facilities
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Conference room(s)
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Internet access in public areas – surcharge
  • Internet access in public areas – high speed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Number of rooms: 243
  • Safe-deposit box – front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Tour assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Bar/lounge
  • Elevator/lift
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Room Amenities

  • High-speed Internet access
  • Premium bedding
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Multi-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Housekeeping
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Cable television service
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Clock radio
  • Rollaway beds
  • Cribs (infant beds) available

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Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport – Hotel Review

Posted by Houston Hotel Deals On April - 29 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport – 3.5/5 Star Reviewed

15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd,Houston, Texas 77032 —  Phone – 281-848-4000 – Fax – 1-281-590-8461

The Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport is a modern hotel designed with business travelers in mind. The Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport is located only 3 miles from the airport. With an average room rate of $89 a night, the hotel is budget priced for the everyday business traveler.

The Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport is designed for the business traveler who is in town for business either at the hotel itself or in the North Houston-Greenpoint areas.

Reviews: The Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport garnered a 77% approval rating out of 51 user reviews from Trip Advisor. 3 of those were families, 4 were couples and 27 were business travelers. The reviews praised the amazing professionalism of the staff, the comfortable beds, free ‘welcome’ cookies and the close proximity to the airport. Complaints were of having to pay for internet service in the rooms. Free service was only available in the business center. Other complaints consisted of bad food in the bar restaurant, the noisy bar and several rooms had thermostat issues resulting in very cold rooms.
Wanting to verify the findings of these reviews we checked out Expedia. This site contained a 94% approval rate out of 51 reviewers. Praise for cleanliness, professionalism of the staff, comfort of beds, location, fitness area, airport shuttle on time every time, quick response by maintenance when there was a problem with the television in the room. Complaints were about having to pay for internet service and a cash only room service.

Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport Hotel Policies

Check in Time: 3:00PM

Check out Time: 12:00PM

Pets not allowed

Amenities:

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Airport transportation (complimentary) available on request
  • Meeting facilities size in feet 18000
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Internet access in public areas – complimentary
  • Internet access in public areas – high speed
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (free)
  • Patio
  • Pool table
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box – front desk
  • Security guard
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool – outdoor
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services

Room Amenities

  • air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable television service
  • Signature bedding
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wireless Internet access
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Rollaway beds
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking permitted
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

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Comfort Suites Hobby Airport – Hotel Review

Posted by Houston Hotel Deals On April - 28 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Comfort Suites Hobby Airport – 2.5/5 Star Reviewed

9120 Airport Blvd. Houston, Texas 77061 – Phone – 713-944-4400 - Fax – 713-944-4420

Comfort Suite Hobby Airport is a very conveniently located hotel that goes above the airport hotel expectations. Comfort Suite Hobby Airport has an abundance of amenities (Wifi access throughout the building, cable television on a 32 inch flat screen televisions, microwaves, refrigerators, wet bars, sofa sleepers, work space all in each of the rooms, free full hot breakfast, free airport shuttle, outdoor pool and hot tub with waterfall, exercise room, convenient meeting facility and available copy and fax machines for guest use). With its guest laundry and valet cleaning services this hotel is the epitome of convenience for the weary traveler.

Surprisingly, even with its close Surprisingly, even with its close proximity to the Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, this hotel is quiet and relaxing.

Room rates are based on travel times and run from $89 to $99 depending on options. There are an infinite number of travel packages offered by the hotel in combination with the airport.

Reviews: Comfort Suites Hobby Airport receives high reviews from trip advisor.com. 100% of the 9 reviewers highly approved and recommended Comfort Suites Hobby Airport remarking that it was a nice affordable stay, well worth the price tag. Expedia.com rated it as a 4.8 out of 5 with 100% of the travelers reviewing as willing to recommend this hotel. This hotel gets high marks from business travelers and those on a short stay in the area.

The comments where positive surrounding the amenities available and high quality of such items as the free breakfast. Reviewers where very pleased with the welcomed lack of airport noise during their stay. This hotel is ranked #10 business travels hotels in Houston.

Comfort Suites Hobby Airport Policies

  • 100% Smoke Free Hotel
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Shuttle Service Available with upon request
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted.
  • Deposits are refunded at management discretion.
  • No refunds on early departures.
  • 72 hours advanced notice required for cancellation.
  • Cancellations without prior notice will be charged for the first night and any additional goods/services requested.

Comfort Suites Hobby Airport:

  • Full complimentary breakfast
  • Valet laundry service available
  • Laundry room available
  • Outdoor seasonal pool and hot tub
  • Shuttle service to and from the airport upon request
  • Fax and copy machines for guest use
  • AT&T long distance available

Room Amenities:

  • Wifi access throughout the building
  • Microwave in rooms
  • Refrigerator in rooms
  • 32 inch flat screen television with cable in rooms
  • Pull out couch
  • Spacious work desk
  • Coffee maker
  • Iron and hair dryer
  • Ironing board
  • Wet bar
  • Available Rooms Range from Single Bed, Double Bed, Two Queens or King.

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Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest – Hotel Review

Posted by Houston Hotel Deals On April - 28 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest – 3/5 Star Reviewed

9120 Airport Blvd. Houston, Texas 77061 — Phone -713-944-4400 – Fax – 713-944-4420

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest is a suburban hotel located in close proximately to AMC 24 Theaters and Champions Golf Club. The hotel has a large number of amentias including such things as an outdoor pool, spa tub and fitness center. Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest has a business center that is a available to the business guests 24 hours a day. With its highly rated restaurant and bar/lounge, banquet facilities, conference rooms and room service, this hotel has nearly everything a guest could need. The average price for a room is $100 a night.

Reviews: Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest receives high reviews from trip advisor.com - 89% of the travelers reviewing said they would recommend staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest with business guests and couples being the highest in numbers and ratings. The majority of the guests loved the courteous and friendly staff, felt the rooms where well kept and enjoyed the shear number of amenities. Reviewers also felt that the stay was well worth the small price charged. Many thought the location was ideal for any activity. It has basketball, golf, movies, horseback riding, tennis, volleyball and many other activities close by. The restaurant in the hotel receives high praise for both quality of the food and convenience. No reviews where found at Expedia.com.

Garden Inn Houston Northwest Policies

  • 100% Smoke Free Hotel
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Check in time is 4 p.m.
  • Check out time is Noon
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted.
  • Deposits are refunded at management discretion.
  • No refunds on early departures.
  • 72 hours advanced notice required for cancellation.
  • Cancellations without prior notice will be charged for the first night and any additional goods/services requested.

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest Amenities:

  • Breakfast available
  • ATM/banking
  • Express Check-in
  • Express Check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Room service
  • Spa tub
  • Wedding services
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Banquet facilities
  • Conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Meeting rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cable Television
  • CD Player
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee maker
  • Newspaper
  • Cribs
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Housekeeping
  • Microwave
  • Pay movies
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway beds
  • Sofa bed
  • Voice mail
  • Turndown service
  • Wired and wireless high speed internet access

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The Queen of Spades

Posted by Houston Theater District RSS Feed On April - 28 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

The Queen of Spades


Start Date: 28-Apr-10 7:30 PM


End Time:
28-Apr-10 11:00 PM


Location:
Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center, Houston, TX 77002



Event Details:
One man’s obsession with a lucky card trick turns the fates of three in Tchaikovsky’s vibrant melodrama. Russian tenor Vladimir Galouzine returns to HGO as the tormented Hermann, internationally renowned soprano Tatiana Monogarova makes her HGO debut as his beloved Lisa, and Vasily Ladyuk is the dashing Prince Yeletsky. Canadian mezzo-soprano Judith Forst is
the keeper of the fated secret. This award-winning production is a
visual treat with imaginative puppets and mixed-period costumes.
Italian maestro Carlo Rizzi conducts.
 

Tickets start at $23. Visit www.HoustonGrandOpera.org or call 713-228-6737.


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Wednesday Hills Workout on 28-Apr-10 5:30 PM

Posted by Houston Downtown Alliance RSS Feed On April - 28 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS



Start Date: 28-Apr-10 5:30 PM


End Time:
28-Apr-10 6:30 PM


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Apr 26, 2010: Steppin Laser Tour : Lupe Fiasco at House of Blues Houston

Posted by Upcoming: Events found near Houston On April - 26 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS
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