Fort Bend Lifestyles and Homes Magazine May 2009: Calendar of Events 1

BEGINNING MAY 1
trio formosan concerts

Trio Formosan, “the chamber music trio with pizzazz,” has a spring 2009 series of concerts. This Houston-based trio has assembled an eclectic repertoire of captivating and absorbing music to please everyone with the genius of Leonard Bernstein ’s Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano to Butterfly Lovers, a violin concerto adapted to piano trio by Olive Chen, the trio’s cellist. Mixed in is the enchanting The Formosan Trio, composed by Tyzen Hsiao, a renowned Taiwanese composer.

Taiwan born, Chia-Wen W. Bonbright, pianist, Johnny Chang, violinist, and Olive Chen, cellist, had all charted their own respective list of admirable musical accomplishments prior to assembling Trio Formosan.

Concerts are scheduled for May 1, 7:30 p.m., at the Annex Theater, Houston Community College Stafford Campus, and May 15, 7:30 p.m., at Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer Rd.

Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. For further information, go to www.TrioFormosan.com.

ONLY MAY 1
leaf presents surf’s up

It’s time to get your annual check-up of fun as OakBend Medical Center once again presents Surf ’s Up, School’s Out.

The dinner, dance and auction will be May 1 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Dinner will be served from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a live dessert auction following. The dance starts at 8:30 p.m. with entertainment by everybody ’s favorite local band, The Triumphs. Funds raised will underwrite educational grants benefitting Lamar CISD campuses through the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation.

Individual tickets are $25, which includes a chicken-fried steak dinner catered by Vincek ’s. Tables for groups of 10 can be reserved for $250. For ticket information or to reserve tables, contact Janice Knight at 832-223-0334.

ONLY MAY 7
national day of prayer

Many churches, businesses, schools and communities observe National Day of Prayer with prayer events.

Organize events at your school, church, business, community, and plan to attend events being observed for this year ’s National Day of Prayer on May 7.

Locations at this time include: Sugar Land, noon, Town Square; Stafford, noon, City Hall; Missouri City, 10 a.m., City Hall; Richmond, 6 p.m., Courthouse; Arcola, 3 p.m., City Hall. The goal is to have many more events around Fort Bend County.

Mary Cook, 832-651-7771 or maryhuntcook@comcast.net, is the Fort Bend County coordinator for 2009 National Day of Prayer. For information or to post or search for an event, go to www.ndptf.org.

ONLY MAY 16
Fort Bend Boys Choir Spring Concert

Celebrate the spring season and upcoming summer vacation by attending the Fort Bend Boys Choir ’s Spring Concert on Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m., at Williams Trace Baptist Church in Sugar Land. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Four choirs–Training, Town, Tour and Cantabilé (alumni choir of changed voices)–will be showcased as they celebrate this year’s theme, “Traditions of Music … From a Boy’s Heart.” Come and hear some of the most talented boys in Fort Bend County.

Find out more about the Fort Bend Boys Choir and how they make a difference in the lives of boys by visiting www.fbbctx.org or calling the choir office at 281-240-3800.

Sugar Land Town Square May events

Each month, Town Square adds new, exciting events to this ever-changing schedule. Watch for upcoming entertainment announcements by visiting www.sugarland-townsquare.com or by calling 281-313-SLTS.

• Friday, May 1, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Concert in the Plaza: The Sugarland Brass Company performs rhythm and blues.

• Saturday, May 2, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Latin Concert in the Plaza: Spend your evening in Sugar Land Town Square and enjoy the Latin energy of TropiCrew.

• Sunday, May 3, 7 a.m.-noon; Sugar Cycles Town Square Criterium: Watch a USA Cycling race through the streets of Town Square, which will include cyclists of all levels from around the United States and international pros. It ’s a family event with a free kids bike race and Health, Fitness and Safety Expo.

• Thursday, May 7, noon-1 p.m.; National Day of Prayer: Join Christians for the 58th annual National Day of Prayer as they pray for this nation in seven areas: government, family, church, school, business, media and military.

• Saturday, May 9, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sugar Land’s Cutest Contest & Concert: Who’s the cutest of them all? See who is crowned cutest baby, toddler and preschooler in Sugar Land. Immediately following the contest at approximately 7 p.m., the Gary-Michael Dahl Band will perform on the steps of City Hall.

• Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; Dancing Under the Stars: The Plaza becomes a dance floor as instructors from Fred Astaire Dance Studio offer free salsa and merengue lessons.

• Saturday, May 16, 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Movie Under the Moon: Bring your lawn chairs, friends and family and enjoy a free movie under the moon. Don't forget to vote for your favorite at sugarlandtownsquare.com.

• Thursday, May 21, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.; Sugar Land Superstar Audition: Are you the next Sugar Land Superstar? Audition in the Plaza for a chance to participate in Sugar Land ’s biggest singing competition. Auditions will be done without track music or instruments. Be prepared to sing for 90 seconds. No pre-registration required.

• Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Concert in the Plaza: Enjoy the classic and energetic sound of Third Coast Swing.

• Friday, May 29, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Concert in the Plaza: Enjoy an evening with Ezra Charles & the Texas Blues Band.

BOWLING TOURNAMENT
TO SUPPORT DRUG-FREE
YOUTH PROGRAMS, may 2

The Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing drug prevention programs for thousands of students each year in Fort Bend County schools, announced the fifth annual Fort Bend Corporate Challenge bowling tournament themed “Get on the Right Track” and all things trains. So pack your bags; your adventure is just around the next bend.

“Get on the Right Track,” sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad Company, will be held on May 2 at AMF Stafford Lanes located at 4919 South Main from noon to 3 p.m. During the event, guests will experience life on the railroad while enjoying a two-game tournament and a barbecue lunch. Local companies are encouraged to sign up and build their bowling team to compete for the coveted Crystal Cup and the 2009 Corporate Challenge Title. Last year, Schlumberger took the title and will return this year in effort to recapture it.

Proceeds from the challenge support FBRC’s youth prevention programs, such as Summer Explosion Youth Leadership Camp and Red Ribbon Week.

Participation starts at $500, which includes two games for a four-member team and lunch. Additional non-bowling guest entry is $25. For more information, call 281-207-2400 or log on to www.fortbendcouncil.org.