Cimarron March 2017

March 24 th - 26 th - 2017 Bassmaster Classic & Expo. In conjunction
with the Bassmaster Classic in Lake Conroe there will also be an
Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. The
classic will start off with takeoff beginning each day at Lake Conroe
Park at a time to be announced soon. There will be off-site parking
and shuttles for fans wanting to attend. This event is free and
located at Lake Conroe Park, 14968 TX-105, Montgomery, TX 77356.
The Outdoor Expo will take place at the George R. Brown Convention
Center, while Weigh-Ins, will take place at Minute Maid Park, both
in Downtown Houston. For more information on times, visit www.
bassmaster.com. In recent years, tackle and lure companies have
been using the Classic Expo as the venue to introduce their newest
products to bass fishing fans. The 2017 Expo will cover more than
300,000 square feet, the largest in Bassmaster Classic history.
March 24 th - 26 th - Bayou City Art Festival. Fine juried art by 300
artists and extensive selection of art, representing 18 different
forms of artistic media, festival goers can also enjoy international
food and wine, the Green Mountain Energy Creative Zone offering
interactive art activities, daily outdoor performances and more.
The Festival celebrates the vitality and diversity of Houston and
enriches the city’s arts environment and reputation. Over the past
40 years, the Bayou City Art Festivals have raised more than $2.6
million for local nonprofit organizations. For more information,
please visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com. Event held at Memorial
Park/Washington Corridor from 10 AM-6PM.
March 27 th - April 2 nd - Shell Houston Open. Shell Oil Company
has been the title sponsor for Houston’s PGA TOUR stop since
1992 and charitable donations have been a big part of the
relationship. Houston Golf Association golf-related activities
have generated more than $62 million since 1992 when Shell Oil
Company became title sponsor. Shell Oil Company and Houston
Golf Association are in the final year of a 5-year contract extension
through 2017. With a 25-year partnership with HGA, Shell is now
the third-longest serving title sponsor on the PGA TOUR. Shell Oil
Company and Houston Golf Association have focused on youthoriented
agencies since the two became corporate partners. The
fastest-growing program involving the HGA and Shell Oil Company
is The First Tee of Greater Houston Chapter, which has facilities
adjacent to the Golf Club of Houston in Humble. For tickets and
more information, visit www.pgatour.com/tournaments/shellhouston-open/tickets.html.
March 31 st -April 2 nd - The Annual Tomball German Heritage
Festival begins the last week in March on the Old Downtown
Streets of Tomball Texas near 201 S. Elm Street, Main Street (FM
2920) and Market Street. It is a Music/Street festival celebrating
German and ethnic heritage with 4 stages of live music
entertainment “happy music for happy people,” ethnic and
festival food, beer, wine, 150 street vendors, all kinds of German
souvenirs and clothing, arts crafts, antiques, Heritage Center,
German church service, fireworks, carnival, pony rides, petting
zoo, strolling music makers, street performers and much more.
Like Oktoberfest in March! Huge fun for the whole family! You do
not have to be German to enjoy this festival. It is fun for everyone
and there is no admission or parking fees. For more information,
visit www.tomballsistercity.org.
Through May 29 th - The nationally recognized Mummies
of the World: The Exhibition made its debut at the Houston
Museum of Natural Science on September 24, 2016. Described
as “fascinating, intriguing, and inspiring,” by NBC, “absolutely
extraordinary,” by NPR, “a must see,” by FOX TV and having
been visited by over 1.5 million people nation-wide, Mummies
of the World will instill a sense of curiosity and wonder in
every visitor. Come face to face with the largest exhibition
of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. The
exhibit provides a window into the lives of ancient people
from every region of the world including Europe, South
America and Ancient Egypt, offering unprecedented insights
into past cultures and civilizations. For more information,
visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science website at www.
hmns.org.
Through April 23 rd - Body Worlds RX at The Health Museum is a
prescription for healthy living. Take one large dose of enlightenment
during the Houston debut of Body Worlds RX. Real human
bodies show you details of today’s common diseases and the
inner workings of your anatomy. Be inspired and empowered
to take steps toward a healthier life. From organs to muscles
to the nervous system and to skeletal structures, Body Worlds
RX gives an unprecedented look inside the most sophisticated
mechanism in the world, the human body. For more information,
visit the Museum of Health & Medical Science website at
www.mhms.org.
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