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The brutal Texas summer is almost over and soon it’ll be time to have some fun outside the air-conditioned comfort of your home. What kind of fun? We’re talking fall festivals and fortunately, our little piece of heaven has more than its share of events to delight the mind and the senses.
Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival
If you want to view thought-provoking films and rub elbows with film stars, this festival is the place to be. From Sept. 25-27 at the Hilton Nassau Bay, see the innovative work of independent filmmakers at weekend screenings and celebrate their work at an awards dinner featuring Jon Lovitz of Saturday Night Live fame. 3000 nasa parkway, nassau bay 281-333-5804 gulfcoastfilmfest.com
Greek Festival
Celebrating one of the largest Greek Orthodox communities in the country, the 43rd annual Greek Festival returns Oct. 1-4. In its 43rd year, the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosts this event that gives locals the chance to dance like Zorba, feast on gyros, dolmas and baklava, and wash it all down, of course, with a glass of Greek wine. Opa! 3511 yoakum blvd. 713-526-5377 greekfestival.org
12th Annual Jazz Festival Gruene Music & While you’re getting your film fix at Wine Festival the GCF&V Festival, wander down to the Kemah Boardwalk between flicks to take in some of the best jazz performers in the country. Past years’ events have showcased performances by Carol Morgan, Carlos Garnett, Will Cruz and Woody Witt. 215 kipp ave., kemah 281-334-9880 kemahboardwalk.com
Greune Music & Wine Festival
Greek Festival
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
From Oct. 9-11, head to New Braunfels for their annual celebration of Texas culture and Americana featuring live music and local foods with Texas vintners and brewers showcasing their finest wares. For the first time in the event's 23-year history, the festival will include a craft market.
Downtown will be brimming with art and culture at this nationally ranked festival set for Oct. 10-11. Hit the streets and enjoy artists’ booths, a children’s zone, stage performances, music and dance, and art demonstrations. And because gourmet fare is yet another form of art, there will be wine tastings and cooking demonstrations.
1601 hunter road, new braunfels 830-629-5077 gruenemusicandwinefest.org
downtown houston city hall and hermann square bayoucityartfestival.com
september/october • 2009
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