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3,000 POUND TROJAN HORSE MAKES DEBUT AT HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
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Release Date: 14-Apr-11 Author or Contact: Category: Recent News
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2011 Houston International Festival presents the Silk Road: Journey Across Asia
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Release Date: 12-Apr-11 Author or Contact: Category: Recent News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Wendy Slaton 281-814-6384 wjslaton@aol.com HOUSTON - Thousands will converge on the streets of Downtown Houston in April, as the 41st annual Houston International Festival spotlights The Silk Road: Journey Across Asia April 30-May 1 and May 7-8, 2011, with world musical performances, ...
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IFEST CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT FEATURING KRONOS QUARTET, HOMAYUN SAKHI TRIO, AND THE HOUSTON GRAND OPERA
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Release Date: 4-Apr-11 Author or Contact: Wendy Slaton Category: Recent News
HOUSTON -- On Friday, April 29, the 2011 Houston International Festival honoring "The Silk Road: Journey Across Asia" is proud to present Kronos Quartet, widely considered to be the premier contemporary classical string quartet in the world, headlining a special East Meets West opening night concert on the festival's Bud Light World Music Stage in Sam Houston Park. Kronos Quartet - comprising David Harrington and John Sherba on ...
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iFest Returns to Houston
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Release Date: 4-Apr-11 Author or Contact: Wendy Slaton Category: Recent News
Photos Available Upon Request
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iFest Announces 2011 Music Lineup
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Release Date: 10-Feb-11 Author or Contact: Wendy Slaton
Michael Franti & Spearhead, Jonny Lang, Lucinda Williams, Keb' Mo', Robert Cray Band, Joe Ely Reunion Band...
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One of Houston's longest-running traditions looks for new partner
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Release Date: 17-Aug-10 Author or Contact: Wendy Slaton
Title sponsorship open for the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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King Sunny Ade Cancels Performance at iFest
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Release Date: 21-Apr-10 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden Category: Recent News
KING SUNNY ADE CANCELS PERFORMANCE AT IFEST Nigerian favorite cancels North American Tour due to tragic accident HOUSTON – The 2010 Houston International Festival announced today that King Sunny Ade will not be performing this weekend due to the cancellation of the group’s North American tour as a result of a tragic car accident that claimed the life of two band members. In a statement released by Ade’s management team, it ...
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Experience iFest as a V.I.P.
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Release Date: 31-Mar-10 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden Category: Recent News
iFest offers new V.I.P. Experiences for the 2010 event spotlighting the Caribbean
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iFest Performer Ned Sublette Book Signing
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Release Date: 31-Mar-10 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden Category: Recent News
Ned Sublette slated to appear at iFest April 17-18. Author and musician to sign latest book April 16.
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iFest 2010 Fact Sheet
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Release Date: 31-Mar-10 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden Category: Recent News
40th annual Houston International Festival transforms Downtown Houston into a unique Caribbean experience for all to enjoy!
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Mayor's Gala Fact Sheet
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Release Date: 15-Mar-10 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden Category: Recent News
THE HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL MAYOR’S GALA TROPICAL TREASURES – The Caribbean and Beyond What: Houston International Festival Mayor’s Gala is a unique celebration of culture and entertainment in honor of this year’s Houston International Festival spotlighting the Caribbean. When: Thursday, April 15, 6:30pm Where: Omni Houston Hotel Four ...
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iFest Spotlights the Caribbean
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Release Date: 15-Mar-10 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden
2010 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL TRANSFORMS DOWNTOWN HOUSTON INTO A GLOBAL PLAYGROUND iFest Spotlights the Caribbean, April 17-25 HOUSTON – Thousands will converge on the streets of Downtown Houston in April, as the 40th annual Houston International Festival spotlights the Caribbean April 17-18 and 24-25, 2010, with world musical performances, international arts and crafts markets, artisan demonstrations, interactive ...
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Marcia Ball Concert at Rockefeller Hall
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Release Date: 25-Jan-10 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden Category: Recent News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wendy Slaton January 22, 2010 281-814-6384 wjslaton@aol.com iFest mardi gras party featuri ng Marcia Ball and Texas Johnny brown at HOUSTON’S LEGENDARY Rockefeller ...
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iFest Gates Open at 12 Noon on Sunday April 19
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Release Date: 18-Apr-09 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OPENS GATES AT 12 P.M. Festival is Geared Up For Sunny Weather on Sunday, April 19 WHEN: Sunday, April 19 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. WHAT: Despite the inclement Saturday weather, the 38th annual Houston International Festival has a schedule chock-full-of activity for Sunday, April 19. The Festival kicks off the celebration of Ireland with delicious food, fine arts ...
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iFest Closes Today & Resumes at noon tomorrow, Sunday April 19
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Release Date: 18-Apr-09 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden
Due to inclement weather, the Houston International Festival has decided to close the event for the remainder of Saturday, April 18 in the best interest and safety of our patrons. Pre-purchased tickets will be redeemable for tomorrow and next weekend. The Festival will resume at noon tomorrow, Sunday, April 19 as scheduled."
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iFest Goes On Despite the Rain
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Release Date: 18-Apr-09 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden
IFEST TO HOUSTONIANS: FICKLE TEXAS WEATHER WON’T RAIN ON OUR IRISH PARADE WHAT: Houston’s 38th annual urban multicultural event, The Houston International Festival Spotlighting Ireland (iFest), won’t let fickle Texas weather rain on anyone’s parade on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 when the Festival kicks off its two-weekend event featuring entertainment from around the world. Venues scattered across the Festival’s 16 city ...
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iFest Transforms Downtown Houston into an Irish Paradise
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Release Date: 13-Apr-09 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden
2009 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL TRANSFORMS DOWNTOWN HOUSTON INTO AN IRISH countryside iFest Spotlights Ireland, April 18-26 HOUSTON – Downtown Houston will be abuzz this April, as the 38th annual Houston International Festival spotlights Ireland April 18-19 and 25-26, 2009, with outstanding musical performances, art markets and craft demonstrations, interactive exhibits and plenty of food and fun for all. The ...
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iFest 2009 Fact Sheet
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Release Date: 12-Apr-09 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden
IFEST 2009 FACT SHEET The 38th annual festival brings the sights and sounds of Ireland to Houston W WHAT: Houston International Festival 2009 Spotlighting Ireland WHEN: Weekends April 18-19 and April 25-26, 2009 (Saturday, Noon – 10 p.m.; Sunday, Noon – 9 p.m.) iFest Free ...
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iFest Announces Music Lineup for 2009 Event
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Release Date: 18-Feb-09 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden
IFEST ANNOUNCES MUSIC LINEUP FOR 2009 EVENT IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON SPOTLIGHTING IRELAND Headliners Include Ohio Players, Los Lobos, Mavis Staples, Hugh Masekela, Cherish The Ladies, Plena Libre, Marc Broussard, Marcia Ball, Flaco Jimenez, Rootz Underground, The Wailing Souls, Alpha Yaya Diallo, Little Joe Y La Familia, CJ Chenier, BeauSoleil, Keith Frank, Mariachi Los Arrieros, Beoga, Kevin Burke, Julie Fowlis, Step Rideau, Big ...
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iFest Hosts Teachers Professional Development Workshop
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Release Date: 17-Feb-09 Author or Contact: Tracy Golden
Houston International Festival Hosts Professional Development Workshop Educators to get sneak peek of 2009 Teacher’s Curriculum Guide Spotlighting Ireland WHAT: The Houston International Festival will host a free professional development workshop for teachers on Saturday, February 28, to introduce the 2009 Teacher’s Curriculum Guide themed “Ireland and the Irish in America.” The workshop is free and open to all Houston-area ...
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