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Don't Miss the Last Weekend of iFest!

Tracy Golden — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:56:14 GMT

Heya iFest Fans,

Don't miss the last weekend of iFest! Check out the photos from the First Weekend.

iFest wraps up its celebration of the Caribbean this weekend with delicious food, fine arts and crafts and the best music from around the world. Second weekend headliners include George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Steel Pulse, Baaba Maal, Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women, Los Skarnales, Sideshow Tramps and more. See the music schedule for performance times.

Five Can’t-Miss Picks for the Second Weekend of iFest

The first weekend of iFest 2010 is in the history books, and plenty of you journeyed downtown last Saturday and Sunday to see high-energy sets by Ozomatli, Joe Ely, Marcia Ball, Mighty Diamonds, Eddie Palmieri, and the dozens of other performances and attractions spanning the 16-acre festival grounds. In addition to the forty-foot pirate ship, reproductions of Aruba's Alto Vista Chapel and El Morro in San Juan, there are tons of things to see and do.

Weekend #2 of the Houston International Festival is here, and the rest of the fest promises to be just as magical. Here are five things you won’t want to miss.

1. George Clinton – The Ultimate Funk Master Returns to Houston

Do you want the funk? If so, the place to be on Saturday night will be the Bud Light World Stage, when the

architect of funk, George Clinton, returns to iFest by popular demand. Expect a groove-filled evening of hits like “Flashlight”, “Do Fries Go With That Shake” and “Atomic Dog”. If there were a roof on Sam Houston Park, rest assured that Clinton would tear it off.

In tribute to King Sunny Ade, the legendary world music pioneer who was slotted to play immediately before Clinton Saturday night, Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic will be playing a special extended set Saturday. Sadly, King Sunny Ade has canceled his entire North American tour following the deaths of two members of his band in a car accident late last week. As a show of support and sympathy, Clinton and P-Funk will play a super-sized set dedicated to King Sunny Ade and his fans beginning at 7:30 PM Saturday (instead of 8 PM as originally planned).

Visit the iFest web sitefor the complete revised World Stage line-up for Saturday, which begins at 1:30 with a set by acclaimed pan-African dance band Emman LeGrand and the African Rythmix.

2. Guilty as Charged: Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women

On any given day, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Alvinis likely to dazzle you with a blazing rock-and-roll show or delight you with moving acoustic storytelling – or both. “There are two kinds of folk music,” Alvin likes to say. “Loud folk music and quiet folk music. I play both.” A founding member of the seminal roots rock band The Blasters, Alvin has also played with both revered punk band X and the rockabilly group the Knitters. Alvin’s current touring ensemble features an all-star, all-female cast, the Guilty Women. They’ll appear at 8 PM Saturday night on the Louisiana Stage opposite George Clinton – and Clinton’s newly expanded set means you have plenty of time to check out both stages. Don’t miss this chance to hear one of the most important voices on the Americana music scene.

3. Shop ‘Til You Drop

Featuring the works of dozens of artists from around the world, the markets of the Houston International Festival are a shopaholic’s dream. Just a few highlights:

If you’re strolling down Fine Arts Avenue, check out the bold, colorful works of Cuban painter Alberto Godoy, juried arts winner for the first iFest weekend. Over in the Gypsy Market, the best seats in the house just might be at Marcus Kenter's booth of Cypress wood chairs, swings, and rockers.

Laura Delzer's "Fairy Godmother" Bayou Market booth could help you get in touch with your inner princess, with handmade children's accessories, bows, tutus and more. And the African Caribbean Market on Bagby features a whole host of Reggae vendors, fresh from the Bob Marley festivals. There are too many artists to mention here, but for a map showing general market locations, see the festival web site.

4. Destinations for Libations

Sure, there are plenty of places around iFest to grab a refreshing beverage. For some added punch, consider escaping to the Bacardi Rum Hut, where you can kick back and enjoy mojitos and more.

Right next door, sample an international wine selection and yummy appetizers from Guayaba Latin Grill in the iFest Wine Café, located in a beautiful shaded location with seating by the Sister Cities Wine Café Stage. Over on the steps of City Hall, the House of Blues has set up a new outpost on the west side of downtown Houston, featuring cooling drinks, Caribbean fare, great tunes…and you never know when you might encounter a Blues Brothers sighting.

5. Steel Pulse Finale

We hate to see iFest 2010 come to an end, but there’s no more fitting conclusion than a set from one of Britain’s greatest reggae bands, Steel Pulse. The members of Steel Pulse, who got their start opening for the Clash and the Stranglers more than 30 years ago, drew inspiration from the spiritual and political roots-reggae of Bob Marley and Burning Spear. See this Grammy Award-winning band, featuring founding members David Hinds and Selwyn Brown, at 6:30 PM Sunday on the Bud Light World Stage.

So what are you waiting for? Buy your tickets today online, at H-E-B or at the gate. All kids 12 and under are FREE on Sunday, courtesy of Target.

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22-Apr-10 10:56 PM

Last Weekend of iFest! Five Things Not to Miss!

Tracy Golden — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Insider View, Part 2

Five Can’t-Miss Picks for the Second Weekend of iFest

By Susan Darrow

April 22, 2010

Weekend #2 of the Houston International Festival is here, and the rest of the fest promises to be just as magical. Here are five things you won’t want to miss.

1. George Clinton – The Ultimate Funk Master Returns to Houston

Do you want the funk? If so, the place to be on Saturday night will be the Bud Light World Stage, when the architect of funk, George Clinton, returns to iFest by popular demand. Expect a groove-filled evening of hits like “Flashlight”, “Do Fries Go With That Shake” and “Atomic Dog”. If there were a roof on Sam Houston Park, rest assured that Clinton would tear it off.

Visit the iFest web site for the complete revised World Stage line-up for Saturday, which begins at 1:30 with a set by acclaimed pan-African dance band Emman LeGrand and the African Rythmix.

2. Guilty as Charged: Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women

On any given day, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Alvin is likely to dazzle you with a blazing rock-and-roll show or delight you with moving acoustic storytelling – or both. “There are two kinds of folk music,” Alvin likes to say. “Loud folk music and quiet folk music. I play both.” A founding member of the seminal roots rock band The Blasters, Alvin has also played with both revered punk band X and the rockabilly group the Knitters. Alvin’s current touring ensemble features an all-star, all-female cast, the Guilty Women. They’ll appear at 8 PM Saturday night on the Louisiana Stage opposite George Clinton – and Clinton’s newly expanded set means you have plenty of time to check out both stages. Don’t miss this chance to hear one of the most important voices on the Americana music scene.

3. Shop ‘Til You Drop

Featuring the works of dozens of artists from around the world, the markets of the Houston International Festival are a shopaholic’s dream. Just a few highlights:

4. Destinations for Libations
Sure, there are plenty of places around iFest to grab a refreshing beverage. For some added punch, consider escaping to the Bacardi Rum Hut, where you can kick back and enjoy mojitos and more.

5. Steel Pulse Finale

The Houston International Festival rolls again from noon-10 p.m. Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25, from noon-8 p.m. For tickets, a schedule, a map, and more, go to ifest.org.

Darrow, currently in her 12^th year (give or take) of working with the iFest team in some capacity or other, figures she’s been attending the Houston International Festival for at least 20 of the 40 years the festival has been around, which makes her feel pretty old.

22-Apr-10 8:00 PM

King Sunny Ade Cancels North American Tour

Tracy Golden — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Below is the official notification from King Sunny Ade's management:

To all presenters and fans of King Sunny Ade and his African Beats:

It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of the entire 2010 North American tour for King Sunny Ade and his African Beats.

As some of you may have heard by this time, on March 26th 2010 a tragic car accident took the lives of two members of the African Beats, talking drummer Gabriel Ayanniyi and percussionist Omo Olope, who were en-route to a video shoot for a forthcoming recording. The initial response to this accident was a cancellation of all pending Nigerian shows and a period of mourning. While we were unable to reach the artist himself, staff members of the organization assured us that after a period of mourning the band would continue with their scheduled North American tour.

Over the following two weeks communications with the band and the artist became difficult. When the US Embassy refused to grant visas to replacement members in a timely manner, there was additional confusion about the possible courses of action. As time moved on and we began to see shows cancel one by one, it became clear that the artist and the band had neither recovered from the impact of the tragedy, nor were they able to find consensus on when and how to move forward with normal touring and performance activities.

At this time we feel the only responsible action is to cancel and withdraw from the remaining dates until such a time as King Sunny Ade and his group have sufficiently regrouped and are ready to face the rigors of an International tour again.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to the band and the families of the deceased. On behalf of the artist and his band we extend our apologies to all the presenters and fans who will be disappointed by their inability to perform in North America this year.

Inquiries or condolences to the band directly may be referred to Chief K. Osayemi, osayemi2k@yahoo.com

With best regards

Andrew C. Frankel
GRAViTON: African Arts
1803 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Organizers from the Houston International Festival have adjusted the Saturday entertainment line up on the Bud Light World Stage to include: Emman LeGrand (who hails from the Congo) and the African Rythmix, billed as the best pan-African band in Houston followed by Taj Weekes and Adowa and La Excelencia. As a tribute to King Sunny Ade, headliner George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic will play an extended set as a show of support and sympathy to the band and King Sunny Ade fans. Check out the iFest web site at www.ifest.org for times.

The 2010 Houston International Festival Spotlight on the Caribbean continues April 24-25 in the streets, plazas and parks of downtown Houston. Hours are Noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays, Noon to 8 p.m. Sundays.

General admission is $17 and can be purchased at www.ifest.org and at the Festival gate. Kids are $3. Target Kids Free Sundays allows kids 12 and under free admission to iFest.

All proceeds benefit the Festival arts and education programs. For more information on the 2010 Houston International Festival, call 713-654-8808 or access the Festival’s official website at www.ifest.org.

21-Apr-10 8:00 AM

iFest Starts Tomorrow! Five Things Not to Miss this Weekend

Tracy Golden — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:49:32 GMT

Five Things Not To Miss at iFest This Weekend

The Houston International Festival kicks off its 40^thbirthday downtown this weekend with a celebration that spans 16 acres. For live music lovers, iFest offers an embarrassment of riches on eight stages, from reggae to salsa to roots rock to blues and beyond. Here are some quick picks (musical and otherwise) for the first festival weekend that you won’t want to miss.

1. One-Two Punch #1: The Joe Ely Band and Ozomatli

This Saturday, Texas roadhouse rock will meet a fusion of hip-hop, salsa, reggae and funk when the Joe Ely Band and Ozomatli take the stage back to back on the Bud Light World Music Stage.

The Grammy-Award-winning band Ozomatli (8 p.m. Saturday on the World Stage), espouses the mantra that they will “take you around the world by taking you around the city of Los Angeles”. Along the way, these celebrated performers (who are also U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors) will dazzle you with a set likely to throw down everything from East LA R&B, hip-hop and New Orleans second line to Jamaican ragga and more. Expect to get a preview of tracks from Ozo’s latest CD, “Fire Away”, set to drop on Tuesday (4/20).

Closer to home and equally compelling, the lead-in to Ozomatli will be the hard-rocking Texas honky-tonk sound of the Joe Ely Band. (6 p.m. Saturday on the World Stage) Joining Ely on stage Saturday will be guitar great David Grissom with Davis McLarty on drums and Jimmy Pettit on bass – the band featured on the blazing “Live At Liberty Lunch” that many consider one of the finest live Lone Star albums around.

2. One-Two Punch #2: Mighty Diamonds and Eddie Palmieri

Veteran Jamaican reggae band Mighty Diamonds will capture your attention at 4:30 PM Sunday on the World Stage. Beloved for their soulful harmonies and skillful songwriting with a message, Mighty Diamonds are among the most enduring and popular reggae bands worldwide.

Closing out the iFest line-up on the first weekend will be legendary Latin salsa and jazz bandleader Eddie Palmieri. A nine-time Grammy Award winner, Palmieri has been called “the genius and prophet of Afro-Caribbean jazz” for a career that spans 50 years, with a 36-title discography. (6:30 Sunday, World Stage)

3. Pirate Ship Ahoy

At the heart of the Houston International Festival is an educational mission. Each year iFest sets out to spread the word about one particular country or region through programs that reach up to 900,000 children across Texas. This year the spotlight shines on the Caribbean, and the festival has produced an entire Living Museum (sponsored by Chevron) chock-full of cultural and educational exhibits in Sam Houston Park. As you enter the Living Museum, you won’t be able to miss the 40-foot long pirate ship (complete with pirates, belly dancers and more) that has sailed into downtown Houston.

4. Renew Your Vows

Next door in the Living Museum, iFest has recreated the historic Alto Vista chapel from Aruba, one of the oldest churches in the Caribbean. And the chapel is open for business, whether you want to light a candle for a loved one or renew your wedding vows. This Sunday at 2 PM, one lucky contest-winning couple will renew their vows at the chapel with Sunny 99.1 radio personality (and ordained minister) Marc Sherman and will then head off on a five-day trip to Aruba, compliments of Aruba Tourism Authority.

The contest winner has already been selected, but even if you didn’t win, you can still renew your own vows with Sherman, who’ll be on-site at the chapel from 2-4 PM Sunday.

5. Satisfy Your Inner Foodie

It’s easy to work up an appetite when you’re cruising from stage to stage or shopping at the many arts markets on-site at iFest. Thankfully, the festival offers more than 50 restaurants with food and beverages from all around the world (including tropical delicacies from the Caribbean).

The Houston International Festival will take place this weekend and next (April 17-18 and 24-25), from noon until 10 p.m. on Saturdays and noon until 8 p.m. on Sundays. Download a complete schedule and festival map here.

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16-Apr-10 6:49 PM

Chevron Caribbean Living Museum

Tracy Golden — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Chevron Caribbean Living Museum

By Kati Ozanic-Lemberger

Perhaps the most educational lesson of all for the 2010 Houston International Festival is a visit to the festival itself. The Chevron Caribbean Living History Museum features a variety of educational and cultural exhibits covering the history of the Caribbean as well as the Caribbean today. A visit to the festival can bring to life some of the historical and cultural information covered in the 2010 Teachers Curriculum Guide.

· Pirate Ship: This exhibit features a 40-foot-long reproduction of a historic pirate ship. This interactive exhibit will be animated with costumed pirate performers, drummers, belly dancers, and demonstrations about tying sailors' knots. Displays about the history of famous pirates of the Caribbean will complete the exhibit.

· Colonial Fort: Visitors will enter a historic fort exhibit inspired by the fortifications built in the 16^th century to protect settlements. As guests scale the exhibit to the tower, the fort walls will reveal displays presenting the history of this fascinating time in the Caribbean. On top of the exhibit, visitors can survey the Living Museum through a spyglass. Periodic "cannon shots" (featuring rose petals) from the top of the fort will complete the exhibit and help transport visitors back to this exciting period in time.

· Chapel: This exhibit is a picturesque chapel reminiscent of Alto Vista, the first Roman Catholic church constructed in Aruba by Spanish missionaries. Visitors entering the chapel can light a candle for a loved one. Exhibits accompanying the chapel will feature religions of the Caribbean and reproductions of Cuban Orisha art from the Center for Cuban Studies in New York.

· Bohio: This circular dwelling is reminiscent of the buildings constructed of wooden poles, straw, and palm leaves inhabited by indigenous people of the Caribbean. Exhibits will feature the history of these native populations.

· Caribbean Nature and Spice Center: This exhibit will feature information and displays about the distinctive flora and fauna of the Caribbean. Exhibits will also features samples of plants and spices for visitors to smell and enjoy.

· Caribbean Culture and Literature: A 10X20 tent will contain displays showcasing the culture and literature of the region, including trivia and Q&A boards about Caribbean history. In addition, members of local Caribbean communities representing several countries will host tented exhibits with a range of cultural and educational information.

12-Apr-10 10:00 PM

Last Call for Discount iFest Tickets!

Tracy Golden — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hey iFest Fans

Last Call to Save Some Coin!

You've plotted your schedule and are set for iFest! But wait...you don't have your tickets yet? Snap to it iFest Fan. Monday, April 12 is the last day to buy discounted tickets and save $5.00 off the regular admission price. You do the math: 4 days, 8 stages, 250 performances, just 12 bucks a day! Don't miss George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Ozomatli, Steel Pulse, Mighty Diamonds, Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band, Joe Ely, King Sunny Ade, Marcia Ball, J Paul Jr, Tab Benoit, Dave Alvin, Rebirth Brass Band, Joel Guzman, Los Skarnales plus hundreds more!

But hurry this cheap ticket offer is only available through midnight Monday, April 12. Buy tickets at H-E-B grocery stores (at the business centers) or online by midnight tonight and save some cash. Tickets are the low, low price of only $12 and will go up to $17 after Monday so be smart and buy your tickets now!

Go iFest VIP

iFest fans have the exclusive opportunity to pick up a sweet deal on our

brand new VIP Ticket Packages.

Exclusive access to the all new iFest Lounge offering shade, comfy seating and a great view of the Bud Light World Music Stage for all the headliners
VIP admission on all four days plus a parking pass for each day
A Behind the Scenes Tour
A survival goodie bag of cool stuff
Food and beverage coupons
Private restrooms
No waiting in line - Members Only access gate

And because we consider YOU our VIP, we are offering you a very special discount. Only $99 for a VIP Package for 1 person or $199 for a VIP Package for 2 people. That's $50 off the regular price! Buy tickets now and enter the promo code CULTUREMAP1 for a VIP Package for 1 or enter promo code CULTUREMAP2 for a VIP Package for 2.

We'll see you in the best seats in the house!

Get Ready for iFest

Check out the Official Festival Guide and read about all the amazing exhibits and performances scheduled. Want to see a sneak peek of all the cool stuff at iFest this year? Watch the KPRC-Channel 2 iFest special "Bringing the Caribbean Home."

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12-Apr-10 0:00 AM

Embrace Your Inner VIP

Tracy Golden — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:45:39 GMT

Hey iFest Fan,

Be part of the celebration VIP-style as the streets of Downtown Houston turn into a global playground when iFest spotlights the Caribbean April 17-18 and 24-25 with world musical performances, international arts and crafts markets, artisan demonstrations, interactive exhibits and plenty of food and fun.

So put a little comfort in your iFest experience with our new VIP pass!
•    You’ll get special access to our NEW VIP Lounge offering shade, seating and a great view of the Bud Light World Music Stage for all the headliners including George Clinton, Steel Pulse, Eddie Palmieri plus many more!
•    You get VIP admission all four days of the festival plus a parking pass for each day    .
•    You’ll go behind the scenes on a special iFest tour starting at 12:30pm on April 17
•    You’ll get a survival goodie bag of cool stuff
•    Not a fan of long lines? Avoid ‘em! Your VIP pass will allow you to breeze by the lines and get right into the Festival without delay.

And, becuase we think of you as our VIP, we are offering you a very special discount! Only $99 for a VIP package for 1 person or $199 for a VIP package for 2 people. That is $50 off the regular price! Click to Buy Tickets and simply enter the following promo code for the package you wish to purchase.

PROMO CODES FOR $50 off VIP Packages:

culturemap1 - for VIP for 1
culturemap2 - for VIP for 2

Your VIP pass is available online at www.ifest.org. The Members Only gate is located at Bagby and Lamar. Bring your VIP pass from ClicknPrint to the VIP Lounge to pick up your commemorative pass, survival goodie bag, and food/beverage coupons. The VIP Lounge is located by the Bud Light World Music Stage in Lower Sam Houston Park.

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5-Apr-10 11:45 PM

New VIP Experiences at iFest

Tracy Golden — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Experience a Caribbean Paradise as a V.I.P.

iFest offers an all-new exclusive membership

for 2010 event spotlighting the Caribbean

April 17-18 and April 24-25

HOUSTON – As thousands make plans to attend the 2010 Houston International Festival (iFest), be one of the first to purchase an-all new V.I.P membership and experience the Islands of the Caribbean – in style! This exclusive pass allows V.I.P festival admission for all four days, a four-day parking pass, survival bag of goodies, access to a members-only gate, commemorative pass, food/beverage coupons, and access to the coveted iFest V.I.P Lounge where special iFest guests can enjoy the shade, comfortable seating and a premium view of the Bud Light World Music Stage. In addition, the V.I.P. membership allows you to go behind the scenes on a special iFest tour at 12:30 on April 17. Quantities are limited on V.I.P memberships which are priced at $149 per person and $249 for two. iFest also offers a Weekend Passport for guests and includes four admission tickets, a two-day parking pass, t-shirt, discounts on food and beverage and members-only gate access for $99. Visit www.ifest.org for details on the exclusive membership packages.

The streets of Downtown Houston will be transformed in a global playground in April, as the 40^th 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 exhibits and plenty of food and fun for all ages.

Advanced tickets are available for $12 (through April 12). Regular tickets are $17 and are available for purchase at www.ifest.org, H-E-B stores and at the iFest gate. Children (age 3-12) are $3 on Saturdays. Children 12 and under are free on Sundays, courtesy of Target Kids Free Sundays program.

All proceeds benefit the Festival arts and education programs. For more information, call 713-654-8808 or visit www.ifest.org.

31-Mar-10 10:00 AM

iFest Performer Ned Sublette Book Signing

Tracy Golden — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Ned Sublette slated to appear at Houston International Festival April 17-18

Author and musician to sign latest book April 16 at Sig’s Lagoon

Houston – Author, musician and musicologist Ned Sublette will be in Houston to perform at the 2010 Houston International Festival honoring the Caribbean. He will appear on April 17 at 4:30 p.m. and April 18 at 2:30 p.m. on the H-E-B Cultural Center in a performance that will combine readings and music, and will emphasize the links between New Orleans and Caribbean culture. He will also be reading from his books in the festival’s literary exhibit tent, located in the Chevron Living Museum in Upper Sam Houston Park. A resident of New York and longtime member in good standing of the Lower East Side artistic community, Sublette previously appeared at iFest in 1999 with his band Cowboy Rumba.

Sublette will be signing his latest book, The Year Before the Flood (Lawrence Hill Books, 20) on Friday, April 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sig’s Lagoon, 3710 Main St. The book documents the year that Sublette spent in New Orleans immediately prior to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Sublette will read from the book and then perform songs inspired by the book. He also will have on hand copies of his two previous books, The World That Made New Orleans (Lawrence Hill), which traces the history of New Orleans from its birth as a colonial Caribbean city to when it became part of the United States, and Cuba and Its Music (Chicago Review Press).

A native of Louisiana, Sublette wrote the song “Cowboys are Frequently Secretly (Fond Of One Another),” which has been recorded by Willie Nelson and Kinky Friedman. For several years, his label Qbadisc imported otherwise unavailable CDs from Cuba. His 1999 album Cowboy Rumba successfully combined honky-tonk singing and songs with contemporary Cuban rhythms in a manner that is unique in the annals of American music.

The tradition continues on the streets of Downtown Houston in April, as the 40^th 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 exhibits and more.

The Festival will take place Saturdays Noon-10 p.m. and Sundays Noon-8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at www.ifest.org and at H-E-B stores. Advance tickets are on sale for $12 through April 12. Special weekend and VIP packages range from $80-$249. Visit www.ifest.org for details. $3 for kids on Saturday (age three under are free). Target Kids Free on Sundays (age 12 and under).

All proceeds benefit the Festival arts and education programs. For more information, call 713-654-8808 or visit www.ifest.org.

31-Mar-10 10:00 AM

iFest 2010 Fact Sheet

Tracy Golden — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

40th Annual Houston International Festival transforms

Downtown Houston into a unique Caribbean experience

WHAT:

The 2010 Houston International Festival spotlighting the sights, sounds and flavors of the Caribbean

WHEN:

April 17 -18 & April 24 - 25, 2010

Saturdays – Noon – 10 p.m.

Sundays – Noon – 8 p.m.

WHERE:

Downtown Houston – Including City Hall, Upper and Lower Tranquility Park, Bagby Street and Upper and Lower Sam Houston Parks

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE

The unique flavors, sights and sounds of the beautiful Caribbean will come to life through diverse and celebrated music and dance groups from around the world, as well as international food and markets in multiple cultural zones.

This year’s lineup, honoring the Caribbean, features continuous music, dance and cultural performances on eight stages. 2010 Headliners include: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Ozomatli, Eddie Palmieri, King Sunny Ade, Baaba Maal, Steel Pulse, Latinology featuring Joel Guzman and Sarah Fox, Norma Zenteno Band, Joe Ely Band featuring David Grissom, Marcia Ball, Tab Benoit, J. Paul Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreeds, Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women, Brave Combo, Karina Nistal, Sideshow Tramps,The Mighty Diamonds, Los de Abajo, Mark May Band, Zydepunks, plus many more

CARIBBEAN ZONE:

The centerpiece of the 2010 festival will celebrate the rich history and cultural influences of the Caribbean, spanning from City Hall to Upper Sam Houston Park. A 40-foot-long reproduction of a historic pirate ship will be the showcase of the Caribbean Living Museum. Visitors will experience pirate demonstrations as well as learn about the history of famous pirates of the Caribbean.

Other highlights include:

A reproduction of the 16^th century El Morro Fort, or officially Castillo de San Felipe del Morro. An interactive, historic fort exhibit inspired by the fortifications built in the 16^th century to protect settlements.

Chapel: A picturesque chapel reminiscent of Alto Vista, the first Roman Catholic church constructed in Aruba by Spanish missionaries. Exhibits accompanying the chapel will feature religions of the Caribbean and reproductions of Cuban Orisha art from the Center for Cuban Studies in New York.

Bohio: This circular dwelling is reminiscent of the buildings constructed of wooden poles, straw, and palm leaves inhabited by indigenous people of the Caribbean.

In addition, visitors can sample the unique flora and fauna of the Caribbean in the Caribbean Spice Center. A Caribbean Culture and Literature area will feature members of local Caribbean communities representing a range of cultural and educational information.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS:

An outdoor international art gallery and shopping experience offering numerous arts markets and international craft demonstrations featuring works from more than 500 artists from all over the world. Markets include: Caribbean, Gypsy, International, African-Caribbean, Bayou, Latin and Fine Arts Avenue.

INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR:

In addition to authentic Caribbean cuisine, the festival offers flavors from all over the world including: Cajun, Creole, Mediterranean, Thai, Japanese, Southwestern and Continental cuisines.

EDUCATION

The Houston International Festivals 23^rd consecutive Education Program, presented in partnership with HISD, features a Teacher’s Curriculum Guide, underwritten by Chevron and produced by the Houston International Festival. The guide is distributed to more then 1,400 school campuses in seven counties across Texas including: HISD, Harris County, Galveston and Fort Bend Counties.

The guide is available to a potential 900,000 students who will learn about the culture and history of the Caribbean through the Houston International Festival Curriculum Guide.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Opening Ceremony

Friday, April 16 at 11 a.m. – Center Stage at City Hall

The Mayor’s Gala

Thursday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. - Omni Houston Hotel

A fundraising gala dinner hosted by Mayor Annise Parker of the City of Houston. Visiting dignitaries and members of Houston’s Consular Corps are honored by guests of the Mayor’s Gala. Proceeds benefit the Festival’s year-round arts, education and outreach programs.

FESTIVAL HOURS

The Festival will take place Saturdays Noon – 10 p.m. and Sundays Noon – 8 p.m.

ADMISSION

Tickets are on sale at the festival website, www.ifest.org. Tickets will also be available for purchase at H-E-B stores.

· $12.00 Special Advance Tickets

Available through April 12, (online and H-E-B)

· $17.00 Regular Tickets

Available April 13 through end of Festival and at the Gate

· $3.00 Youth/Saturdays (three and under are free)

· FREE Target Kids Free on SUNDAYS (kids 12 and under)

· $80.00 Passport (visit web site for details)

· $149.00 VIP Pass(visit web site for details)

· $249.00 VIP Passport for two (visit web site for details)

All proceeds benefit the Festival arts and education programs. For more information, call 713-654-8808 or access the Festival’s official website at www.ifest.org.

TRANSPORTATION:

Call METROLine at 713-635-4000 for information on routes, schedules and all METRO services.

MORE INFO:

713.654.8808 or visit www.ifest.org

31-Mar-10 10:00 AM

One of Houston's longest-running traditions looks for new partner

noemail@ifest.org — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON- Parade organizers from the Houston Festival Foundation,Inc., thenon-profit entity that produces Houston's annual holiday parade, today announced it is in search of a new title sponsor for the annual parade. The 61-year tradition has only seen four title sponsors since its inception in 1949 as the Foley's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Other title sponsors included Bank United, Washington Mutual and H-E-B Grocery Company. Each year, Houston's holiday parade draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to the streets of downtown Houston to get a glimpse of the giant floats and balloons, marching bands, celebrities and other groups. In addition, the parade is televised live on KHOU-TV/Channel 11 (CBS), as well as 17 broadcasts in several major cities throughout Texas and the region including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans and Oklahoma City. An estimated 2 million viewers tune in to parade coverage each year. The Parade relies heavily upon...

King Sunny Ade Cancels Performance at iFest

noemail@ifest.org — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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 states “It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of the entire 2010 North American tour for King Sunny Ade and his African Beats. As some of you may have heard by this time, on March 26th 2010 a tragic car accident took the lives of two members of the African Beats, talking drummer Gabriel Ayanniyi and percussionist Omo Olope, who were en-route to a video shoot for a forthcoming recording. At this time we feel the only responsible action is to cancel and withdraw from the remaining dates until such a time as King Sunny Ade...

Experience iFest as a V.I.P.

noemail@ifest.org — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Experience a Caribbean Paradise as a V.I.P. iFest offers an all-new exclusive membership for 2010 event spotlighting the Caribbean April 17-18 and April 24-25 HOUSTON – As thousands make plans to attend the 2010 Houston International Festival (iFest), be one of the first to purchase an-all new V.I.P membership and experience the Islands of the Caribbean – in style! This exclusive pass allows V.I.P festival admission for all four days, a four-day parking pass, survival bag of goodies, access to a members-only gate, commemorative pass, food/beverage coupons, and access to the coveted iFest V.I.P Lounge where special iFest guests can enjoy the shade, comfortable seating and a premium view of the Bud Light World Music Stage. In addition, the V.I.P. membership allows you to go behind the scenes on a special iFest tour at 12:30 on April 17. Quantities are limited on V.I.P memberships which are priced at $149 per person and $249 for two. iFest also offers a Weekend...

iFest Performer Ned Sublette Book Signing

noemail@ifest.org — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Ned Sublette slated to appear at Houston International Festival April 17-18 Author and musician to sign latest book April 16 at Sig’s Lagoon Houston – Author, musician and musicologist Ned Sublette will be in Houston to perform at the 2010 Houston International Festival honoring the Caribbean. He will appear on April 17 at 4:30 p.m. and April 18 at 2:30 p.m. on the H-E-B Cultural Center in a performance that will combine readings and music, and will emphasize the links between New Orleans and Caribbean culture. He will also be reading from his books in the festival’s literary exhibit tent, located in the Chevron Living Museum in Upper Sam Houston Park. A resident of New York and longtime member in good standing of the Lower East Side artistic community, Sublette previously appeared at iFest in 1999 with his band Cowboy Rumba. Sublette will be signing his latest book, The Year Before the Flood (Lawrence Hill Books, 20) on Friday, April 16 from 7 to 9...

iFest 2010 Fact Sheet

noemail@ifest.org — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

40th Annual Houston International Festival transforms Downtown Houston into a unique Caribbean experience WHAT: The 2010 Houston International Festival spotlighting the sights, sounds and flavors of the Caribbean WHEN: April 17 -18 & April 24 - 25, 2010 Saturdays – Noon – 10 p.m. Sundays – Noon – 8 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Houston – Including City Hall, Upper and Lower Tranquility Park, Bagby Street and Upper and Lower Sam Houston Parks INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE The unique flavors, sights and sounds of the beautiful Caribbean will come to life through diverse and celebrated music and dance groups from around the world, as well as international food and markets in multiple cultural zones. This year’s lineup, honoring the Caribbean, features continuous music, dance and cultural performances on eight stages. 2010 Headliners include: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Ozomatli, Eddie Palmieri, King Sunny Ade, Baaba...

iFest Spotlights the Caribbean

noemail@ifest.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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 exhibits and plenty of food and fun for all ages. The Houston International Festival (iFest) continues its tradition as one of the largest presenters of internationally-acclaimed artists from around the globe. Each year, iFest puts the best of world music next to the finest national and regional roots music to demonstrate how music and dance can communicate across cultural and linguistic barriers. This year’s lineup, honoring the Caribbean, features continuous music, dance and cultural performances on eight stages. 2010 Headliners include: George...

Mayor's Gala Fact Sheet

noemail@ifest.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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 Riverway Houston, TX 77056 Benefiting: The Mayor’s Gala supports the Festival’s arts and education programs, which reach a potential 900,000 students at 1,471 campuses in seven Texas counties. Students will learn about the culture and history of the Caribbean through the Festival’s Teacher’s Curriculum Guide. Chairs: Chair Danielle Ellis; co-chair Holly Montalbano; co-chair Alison Ayres Bell Entertainment: A fabulous mix of international and local entertainment Attire: Island Elegant Tables: ...

Marcia Ball Concert at Rockefeller Hall

noemail@ifest.org — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT

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 Hall HOUSTON – Austin’s piano boogie queen Marcia Ball and Texas Johnny Brown reunite for an iFest Mardi Gras party on Friday, February 12 at Houston’s Rockefeller Hall, 3620 Washington Avenue. Proceeds from the one-night only concert will benefit the education programs of the 2010 Houston International Festival. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress in festive Mardi Gras attire for a chance to win a four-day passport and general admission tickets to iFest. Ball and Brown are no strangers to the Rockefeller’s stage. Houston music fans have fond memories of the 1980s and 1990s, when Ball,...

iFest Gates Open at 12 Noon on Sunday April 19

noemail@ifest.org — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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 and crafts and the best music from around the world. Not only has Plena Libre been rescheduled for 12 p.m. on Sunday, but festival-goers will also enjoy performances by Marc Broussard, Mavis Staples, CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band and more. See the music schedule below for performance times. Other exciting elements include the H-E-B Cultural Stage, which will feature dance performances, cuisines of Ireland and Irish dance costumes. Celebrity and local chefs will present cooking demonstrations during multiple daily performances. WHERE: Downtown...

iFest Closes Today & Resumes at noon tomorrow, Sunday April 19

noemail@ifest.org — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

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."

2010 Photo Gallery

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:39:04 GMT

Checkout the Chevron Caribbean Living Museum

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:13:50 GMT

Read all about the amazing exhibits onsite at iFest like the Alto Vista Chapel, an historic pirate ship, El Morro fort plus so much more!

iFest 2010 Spotlights the Caribbean

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:10:20 GMT

iFest will turn downtown Houston into a Caribbean paradise April 17-18 & 24-25

Volunteer Registration Has Ended

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:20:16 GMT

Thank You for your interest, We have met our need with volunteers but look forward to seeing you at the festival.

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Tickets

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:28:32 GMT

iFest 2010 Spotlights The Caribbean April 17-18 & 24-25 Saturdays 12-10PM & Sundays 12-8PM Where Does The Revenue Go? Right back into the Festival. To bring you more high quality entertainment and cultural exhibits every year. To pay for the music, the sound, the lights, the stages. To fund arts and education programs which reach nearly one million students in the Greater Houston area, including Fort Bend and Galveston school districts. BUY TICKETS NOW!! Hurry and buy your discounted $12.00 tickets now through April 12 and save some cash! Ticket prices will go up to $17 after April 12. Tickets available online or at participating H-E-B Grocery Stores inside the Business Centers. SINGLE DAY TICKET PRICES (Tickets good for any one day) $12 Advanced Discount Ticket (through April 12) Online or H-E-B Stores (at business centers) $17 Regular Price Ticket (after April 12) Online, H-E-B, or at the gate $3 Child's Saturday Ticket Online, H-E-B, or at the gate Target...

Event Sponsors

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:55:03 GMT

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2010 iFEST MUSIC SCHEDULE

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:21:56 GMT

View and print schedules by day: Saturday April 17th >> | Sunday April 18th >> | Saturday April 24th >> | Sunday April 25th >> | Complete Schedule >> FRIDAY, APRIL 16 CENTER STAGE 11:00 Official Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Festival 12:00 Mark Towns Latin Jazz Band 12:45 Strictly Street Salsa Dancers 1:00 Mark Towns Latin Jazz Band SATURDAY, APRIL 17 CENTER STAGE 12:30 Carnival Parade with Los Parranderos and Mocko Jumbie Stilt Dancers 1:00 Caribbean Dance Party with DJ Kasanova 2:00 Strictly Street Salsa Dancers 2:30 Caribbean Dance Party with DJ Kasanova 3:30 Carnival Parade with Los Parranderos and Mocko Jumbie Stilt Dancers 4:00 Strictly Street Salsa Dancers 5:00 Dance Party with DJ Kassanova 6:00 Bachata Roja Legends featuring Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) with the Strictly Street Salsa Dancers 7:00 Caribbean Dance Party with DJ Kassanova 8:00 Cecile and Rainel Pino Orchestra ...

Emman LeGrand

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:21:09 GMT

Born and raised in Kinshasa, DR Congo (Zaire), EMMAN LEGRAND lived in Belgium before coming to the United States.
In many ways, EMMAN LEGRAND is a prototype World Beat artist, an heir to a varied culture background and wide ranging musical

experience in Africa, Europe, and the United States. He freely combines various musical influences in his music, making him one of the most revolutionary musicians to come out the Ndombolo music scene.

EMMAN LEGRAND is intimately involved with the songwriting, arranging, and producing on his recordings. This is in market contrast to the situation of many male vocalists in Africa who are often expected to follow the dictates of an outside producer. As a result, EMMAN LEGRAND is beginning a new revolution as a leading light of Congolese music. As a promoter, EMMAN LEGRAND contributs to the awareness of the sweet sound of African music in promoting various African music artists in Texas area. Starting from the late PePe Kalle, Soukous Stars band, Awilo Longomba, Koffi Olomide, Grace Decca, Douleur, Diblo Dibala, Kanda Bongo Man, Dany Engobo and the Coeur Brise Girls… 2008 projects included, JB Mpiana & Wenge BCBG, Awilo, Emman's performance at the Houston International Festival... 2009 In the studio finishing up Emman's long waiting second CD release Almost ready, stay put.

iFest 2010 Zones - Travel the World in a Weekend!

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:22:35 GMT

An international focus on fun! Travel the world in a weekend! iFest features six entertainment zones featuring music, art and food. So you can pick a zone and zero in on one culture, or mix and match for a truly international experience! Visit: Caribbean Zone >> African Zone>> Target Kids Zone >> Latin Zone >> International Zone >> Louisiana Zone >> CARIBBEAN ZONE The Magic of our Spotlighted Country No time for a quick trip? No problem. Experience the sights, smells and sounds in the Caribbean Zone. Enjoy dazzling performances, breathtaking art, informative demonstrations and exhibits plus a fiesta of tasty treats. Don't miss these special attractions: The rich history and cultural influences of the Caribbean will come alive in this zone Upper Sam Houston Park will transform into the cultural heart of the festival in the Chevron Caribbean Living Museum Caribbean music and dance will be showcased on Center Stage, built over...

General iFest Information

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:38:45 GMT

Festival Fast Facts Admission tickets are on sale online or at participating H-E-B Stores in the business centers. All children 12 & under FREE on both Sundays courtesy of the TARGET KIDS FREE SUNDAYS program iFest goes on rain or shine with lots of covered areas and exhibits. All stages are covered so performances will take place. Don't let a little water keep you from having all the fun Easy access parking available at the festival's official parking garage, The Metropolitan Garage located at 340 W. Dallas between Clay and Pease for only $6. Click here to view map of parking garage. ATMs available onsite Bicycle racks available at entrance located at Smith & McKinney Schedule available online or at ticket and coupon booths throughout the Festival site - schedule subject to change without notice Festival food and beverage vendors accept coupons only. Coupons sold at the Festival (vendors set their own prices) in sheets of nine for $10.00 and single coupons for $1.50. Credit cards...

Food

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:36:09 GMT

". . .as I nibbled on fried bananas and. . .as I wolfed down fish and chips, the full scope and substance of the Houston International Festival hit me." -John Morthland, Texas Monthly

There's a reason we say coming to iFest is like an edible adventure. From Texas
traditional to ethnic fare, variety can be found at iFest!

With tons of great food and beverage booths serving delicious refreshments from all over the world, we have something for everyone's taste. Of course, we'll have plenty of great tropical inspired food from our spotlighted countries of the Caribbean.

Plus we'll have Chinese, Japanese, Jamaican, Mexican and Greek cuisine, sweet treats from Marble Slab Creamery. . .
and so much more.

Fortify and refresh yourself with our Food Vendors' delectable array of entrees, snacks, and event beverages to please every palate.

Bon Appetit

Cooking Connection presents the Cuisines of the Caribbean

And don't miss the amazing cooking demonstrations on the H-E-B Cultural Stage featuring H-E-B chefs and local media personalities! Several cooking shows daily -

iFest Happenings

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:22:27 GMT

There's a lot happening at festival time. Kick-off the festival at Opening Ceremony. Sneak a peek at this year's entertainment at the Free Friday concerts. Meet and mingle at the The Mayor's Gala or bid on wonderful one of a kind trips. There's a lot to see and do! iFest Opening Ceremony Friday, April 16, 2010 11:00am - 11:30am Center Stage at City Hall Official opening of the 2010 Festival, spotlighting the Caribbean. Event opens with the Sister Cities International Children's Parade followed by spectacular performances. Mayor of Houston, city officials and dignitaries from the Caribbean will attend. Special guests from the Houston media community will serve as emcees to provide an overview of the festival highlights and welcome dignitaries from the honored country. Houston International Festival: The Mayor's Gala Tropical Treasures: The Caribbean and Beyond Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:30pm Omni Houston Hotel```` Danielle Ellis,...

VOLUNTEER PACKETS

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:37:01 GMT

Thank you so much for taking the time to volunteer for this year's Houston International Festival. We simply could not put the festival on if it were not for great people like you! Download the Volunteer Pocket Guide, Site Map and Parking Pass (both sides) below: VOLUNTEER POCKET GUIDE SITE MAP VOLUNTEER PARKING PASS: PARKING PASS FRONT PARKING PASS BACK Download Your Job Description Below. VOLUNTEER JOB SPONSOR HOSPITALITY & VIP VOLUNTEER JOB FLEX TEAM VOLUNTEER JOB KIDS AREA AND PROMOTIONS VOLUNTEER JOB MARKETS VOLUNTEER JOB ADMISSIONS VOLUNTEER JOB COUPONS VOLUNTEER JOB BEVERAGE (Note: This is a partial list of job descriptions. More will be added soon)

VIP Ticket Package

noemail@ifest.org — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

iFest is interested in obtaining a profile of visitors in the VIP area at the 2010 Houston International Festival spotlighting the Caribbean. We hope this survey will provide us with information to improve the festival for the future and allow us to better serve our customers.

Release Date: 27-Apr-10 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 26-May-10 8:00 AM
In order to serve our customers and to improve the Festival for the future, please complete the survey below.

Clone of iFest Survey

noemail@ifest.org — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Objectives: iFest is interested in obtaining a profile of visitors in the VIP area at the 2010 Houston International Festival spotlighting the Caribbean. We hope this survey will provide us with information to improve the festival for the future and allow us to serve our customers.

Release Date: 27-Apr-10 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 26-Jul-10 8:00 AM
In order to serve our customers and to improve the Festival for the future, please complete the survey below.

Test

noemail@ifest.org — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives: test

Release Date: 6-May-09 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 4-Aug-09 2:00 PM

Test

noemail@ifest.org — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 6-May-09 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 4-Aug-09 2:00 PM

iFest Survey

noemail@ifest.org — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives: iFest is interested in obtaining a profile of visitors to the 2009 Houston International Festival spotlighting Ireland. We hope this survey will provide us with information to improve the festival for the future and allow us to serve our customers.

Release Date: 6-May-09 1:00 PM
Expiration Date: 4-Aug-09 1:00 PM
In order to serve our customers and to improve the Festival for the future, please complete the survey below.

Lorem ipsum survey

noemail@ifest.org — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:27:32 GMT

Objectives:

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Expiration Date: 30-Nov-07 3:27 PM

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Houston International Festival iFest 2010

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:27:35 GMT