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Set your DVR or plan to be at home this Sunday, June 21 when DTTV makes its premiere at 10:35 p.m. on Channel 13. With features on the Houston Grand Opera, Buffalo Bayou, the Houston Astros and Miller Outdoor Theatre, the 30-minute show spotlights the very best of our city.
Host Rebecca Spera also takes you behind the scenes to one of downtown’s favorite pubs, the Flying Saucer, and viewers will learn how they can shop ‘til they drop at old favorites like Macy’s and trendy new boutiques like BCBGMAXAZRIA and the Tipping Point.
Once you’ve gotten some ideas for your summer staycation, pencil in some time on your calendar to enjoy downtown.
Start by booking a night (or two) in one of the city’s unique, boutique hotels like Hotel Icon, the Lancaster Hotel, the Alden-Houston or the Magnolia Hotel. Hop the METRORail to Miller Outdoor Theatre for some free entertainment and cool off in the evening with a peaceful ride down Buffalo Bayou. Use the latest issue of Downtown magazine to help you dine in style and pick up some tickets for a game at Minute Maid Park. You’ll see that you don’t have to go away to get away.
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 Celebrate Shula’s Steak House’s first anniversary on Wednesday, June 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and martinis will help set the mood, and the first 50 guests through the door will receive a mini football autographed by Don Shula himself. A drawing for a one-night stay at the Hyatt Regency and dinner for two will also be part of the fun.
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Thursday
Tai Chi in the Park, noon-1 p.m.
Concert on the Green, 6:30 p.m. – Paula Nelson Band and Thunderado
Friday
Weathering the Storm, noon – Hurricane Safety Tips
Saturday
Yoga in the Park, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Bike Repair Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Recycling Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Young Writers Workshop in the Park, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Hip 2B Fit Fun Club, 11:30 a.m.
Children’s Discovery Series, noon – Soul Street
Summer Blood Drive, 1-7 p.m.
Houston Arts Alliance Showcase, 3-5 p.m. – Dance Houston
Popcorn Kids Family Film Fun, 7 p.m. – Live music and short films
Sunday
Downtown Green Market, noon-4 p.m.
Nia, 1 p.m.
Sundays in the Park, 3-5 p.m. – The Gypsies
Monday
Summer Blood Drive, 1-7 p.m.
Tuesday
Pilates in the Park, 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday
HPL Summer Reading Program, 3 p.m. – Saltgrass Science
Zumba!, 6-7 p.m.
For more info, visit discoverygreen.com or call (713) 400-7336.
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Daddy’s night out
 Create a memorable Father’s Day weekend by bringing your pop to Discovery Green on Saturday, June 20 for the Aurora Picture Show’s Popcorn Kids Family Film Fun. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. with live music by Pop Stars: Dads Who Rock, followed by an 8:30 p.m. film screening of The Best of Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2009. The program features award-winning animation, live action and documentary films from seven countries. Mark your calendar – all the cool dads will be there.
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More for Dad
 There’s still time to plan something special for the big guy. 17 at the Alden-Houston is offering a sumptuous, three-course prix-fixe menu for just $39 per person. Each course will be paired with a Maker’s Mark cocktail, and brunch will include entrance to the Houston Polo Club’s Father’s Day celebration later that day.
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Luxury living
 From their resort-style pool deck with cascading waterfall, private cabanas and fire pit grilling stations to the designer amenities available in each apartment, One Park Place is setting a luxurious standard for downtown living. Experience it all during this summer’s Twilight Tours. Appointments are being scheduled for every other Thursday through August 20 starting today, June 18. Call (713) 868-5933.
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Race for good
 Whether you run or walk you’ll be raising money for an important cause when you participate in the Dad’s Day 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, June 20. The fun starts at
6:30 a.m. at the Wortham Theater Center, and you can even register the morning of the event. All proceeds benefit prostate cancer education and awareness.
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Big names
 Toyota Center has some major entertainment on its calendar this month starting with an appearance by comedian Dane Cook on Saturday, June 20. Don’t miss the magical sounds of Il Divo on Tuesday, June 23. Rock legends Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood round out the week on Wednesday, June 24.
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Live music
 Xavier Rudd brings his bluesy sound to the House of Blues at the Houston Pavilions on Thursday, June 18 while the Michael Schenker Group takes the stage there on Friday, June 19. Catch Mary Griffin at the Red Cat Jazz Café on Saturday, June 20.
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Sports action
 The Houston Dynamo go up against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, June 20 at Robertson Stadium. The Houston Astros play Kansas City at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, June 23; Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25.
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Your thoughts
 Discovery Green is in its second successful year and they want to know what you think about their spring programming. Would you like to see more cultural programs or exercise classes? Take less than a minute to complete this survey and give your opinion about what’s going on there.
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Read all about it
 Get ‘em reading with the Waldenbooks Kids Reading Challenge this summer. Anyone 12 or younger can be a part of the fun through Monday, August 31. Read any eight books and save 50 percent or more on select items. Pick up a Reading Challenge form at Waldenbooks in The Shops at Houston Center.
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Latin sounds
 Don’t miss Dancepatheatre’s Memories of Spain, a repertory concert that takes audiences through various eras of Spanish history through dance, word, music and song. The Saturday, June 20 performance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will feature incredible works, including El Cerrojo, a modern dance duet with flamenco motifs.
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Week of
June 18 - 24, 2009
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