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There’s no better place to celebrate our nation’s birth than at
Freedom over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell. This year’s FREE (as in no cost) Saturday, July 4 event along Buffalo Bayou salutes Houston’s military heroes and honors the 40th anniversary of the Apollo XI Lunar Landing.
The festival kicks off at 4 p.m. with outdoor activities and continues into the evening with big-name entertainment by country superstar Clay Walker. The fireworks extravaganza, the largest show of its kind, will wrap up the evening.
Throughout the day, festival goers can enjoy three stages with a variety of live music; statewide volleyball tournaments at the Bud Light Texas Volleyball Championship Court; the relaxed atmosphere of the Budweiser Beer Garden; military displays in Liberty Park and the Fiesta All American Kids Zone with its rides, games, face painting and more.
Make the weekend special by considering a stay at the Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown or the Hyatt Regency, which is offering a special $89 a night rate for the holiday. Both hotels are within walking distance of the festival grounds. Or take advantage of Alden Houston’s So Stars & Stripes package. Available Saturday, July 4, the special starts at $179 per couple and includes deluxe accommodations, a champagne welcome, hot breakfast buffet, early check-in, transportation to and from the festival and late check-out on Sunday. Add an additional night for just $99 and you’ve got a great way to celebrate. |
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Downtown's pick {of the week}
 The redbox at McDonald's, 808 Dallas, makes it easy for you to pick up the latest film hits for just $1. Using a redbox is easy. Just reserve your favorite title online and pick up the DVD using your credit card. Enjoy your movie and return it to the redbox most convenient to you. It’s the most affordable entertainment deal in town.
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Thursday
Armadillo FEMA Trailer Display, 11 a.m.-3
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Michael Jackson Dance Party Tribute, 6-8 p.m.
Friday
Gymboree Play and Music, 10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday
Yoga in the Park, 9:30-10:30 a.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.
Sunday
Downtown Green Market, noon-4 p.m.
Tuesday
Yoga in the Park, 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday
Zumba!, 6-7 p.m.
For more info, visit discoverygreen.com or call (713) 400-7336.
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Fascinating history
 Don’t miss Sultans of Science: 1000 Years of Knowledge Rediscovered at the Islamic Da’wah Center, 201 Travis. The international touring exhibition is making its Texas premiere at the center and takes visitors through a celebration of scientific and technological breakthroughs made during what’s known as the Golden Age of the Islamic World. Architecture, optics, medicine and flight are among the disciplines examined in the presentation, which is divided into nine sections with hands-on activities, large-scale models and interactive maps.
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Classic theater
 The Phantom of the Opera, the longest running show in Broadway history, returns to Houston starting Wednesday, July 8 through Sunday, August 2. The timeless story of seduction and despair is certain to wow audiences at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts thanks to Broadway Across America.
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Superstars
 Beyoncé, Houston’s brightest star, brings her world tour to Toyota Center on Saturday, July 4. Expect to hear the premiere of live performances of songs from her new chart-topping album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. Britain’s Got Talent’s Paul Potts lights up the stage with his miraculous voice at the House of Blues at Houston Pavilions on Tuesday, July 7.
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Take a break
 Hotel Icon is offering a fantastic opportunity to kick back and enjoy a downtown getaway this summer. Save up to 35 percent and receive a free room upgrade when you call (800) 298-0185 and mention code BOM30. The offer is valid until Monday, August 10 for stays arriving before Thursday, September 10.
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Transformative art
 Out of the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina comes The Armadillo – a FEMA trailer that has been transformed into a mobile garden. The Armadillo makes a stop in Houston on Thursday, July 2 at Discovery Green in partnership with DiverseWorks. On a cross-country round trip from Pasadena, CA to Boston, the mobile, sustainable community garden and composting station was part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology FEMA Trailer Project.
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Chill out
 Catch some of the hottest indie music at the Texas Heat Music & Arts Fest on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. Featured artists at the Jones Plaza event include People Under the Stairs, RJD2 and the Rapture. Pre-sale tickets and weekend passes are still available starting at $15 per person along with a VIP package for $50 per day.
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Sports action
 The Houston Astros play Pittsburgh on Monday, July 6; Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8 at Minute Maid Park. And watching the boys of summer play has never been more affordable. For every full-price adult ticket you purchase in the View Deck I, View Deck II or Mezzanine through August 23 you can get two free tickets at the same price level for kids 14 and under.
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Beautiful music
 Join the American Festival for the Arts Conservatory Orchestra and the AFA Faculty in a joint performance at the Wortham Theater Center on Tuesday, July 7. The orchestra will perform Copland, Tchaikovsky and Bizet while the faculty takes on Berber’s Capricorn Concerto and Charles Ives’ The Unanswered Question.
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