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| THE Thresher 's recommendations for events around Houston through Sept. 19, 1997. |
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SATURDAY
"SKY POWER OVER HOUSTON" Don't be the only person in all of southeast Texas to miss Houston Industries Power of Houston '97 firework and laser light display over downtown. Rumored to be the largest show of its type in North America, pyrotechnicians will detonate over 12 tons of explosives. Also included in the spectacular will be 12 lasers strategically placed on the roofs of buildings throughout downtown. The Rice Athletic Department, in coordination with several other campus organizations, has succeeded in opening the west end of Rice Stadium for seating during the show. Gates will open at 9 p.m., and concession stands will also be open to serve spectators. Seating at Rice Stadium begins at 9 p.m. Display starts at 10:10 p.m. Students, faculty and local residents are invited.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY GLORIA VELASQUEZ Hear the superwoman in action at Borders Bookstores or the Museum of Fine Arts. The MFA performance includes music from Monumental Mariachi 2000 and should make the her poetry and voice even more memorable. Borders Bookstore, Meyerland Plaza at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonet at 3 p.m. Sunday. $3 for students, senior citizens and museum members; $4 otherwise.
This item appeared in the Arts & Entertainment section of the September 19, 1997 issue. |
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