It's Showtime at MFA Houston

MFA Houston has a great way to escape the afternoon heat, catch a classic during the matinee with the Marx Brother's "Duck Soup." You probably have seen some of their "oldie but goodie" films; however, this is one that's worth skipping out on work around 2pm to see, a slapstick, muscial and comedy all rolled into one.

The small state of Freedonia is in a financial mess. To make matters worse Sylvania, the neighboring state sends inept spies aka Marx brothers, Chicolini and Pinky to obtain top secret information, creating even more chaos! The plot thickens when leaders from the two countries become embroiled in a romantic dispute and a declare war on each other.

The fun doesn't stop there! Houston's own Art Guys are stopping by the MFA, the shameless self promoters will present and discuss a documentary of their compiled works over the past 25 years.

If you really prefer something a little more dramatic and adventurous, then you can head a few block west of the MFA Houston to the Menil. They've teamed up with the good folks from the Aurora Picture show to host a "Movies in the Park."

The show Du jour is a trail mix of western flavored cinema, "A Ride Through TV Westerns". If you savor highlights and short excerpts from some of the classic bang bang, shoot'em-up westerns. Come take a nostalgic journey into westerns golden era, when men let their gunbelts sag instead of their pants.

Did I mention how much MFA Houston and the Menil are charging for these cultural events? Nada! With that kind of price tag you'll be hard pressed to find an excuse for not getting your "cuhlcha on" this week in Houston.

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What's Happening at Houston Museums: Wings and Wheels

1940 Air Terminal Museum

HobbyFest gets started this weekend April 18, 2009, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Part of the celebration is the Wings & Wheels monthly open house!

It's not a new meal deal, but one of the different themes the Air Terminal Museum uses each month.

If you have never been there, this is a good time to view all of the aircraft and vehicles that they have on display. This local aeronautical treasure is one of Houston's unique museums and far too big for the Museum District, so they set up shop near Hobby airport.

The small fee for admission to this value packed Houston event, includes lunch! Grab more info@1940airterminal.org or 1940airterminal.org

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Unique Museums In and Around Houston

The list of wild and crasy places to vist in Houston is immense and it includes some very unique museums in Houston. We started compiling this list that also includes some of the local community theaters.

LOCAL MUSEUMS		CONTACT INFORMATION
The Buffalo Soldiers Museum		www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.Saturday: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission: $2.00 per person.The BSNM is also available for hosting meetings, socials and other events

LOCAL MUSEUMS		CONTACT INFORMATION
The Weather Museum		www.wxreasearch.org The John C. Freeman Weather Museum, the first and only museum of its kind in the nation, opened its doors in April of 2006 in the Houston Museum District to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

LOCAL MUSEUMS		CONTACT INFORMATION
The Houston Fire Museum		www.houstonfiremuseum.org The Fire Museum is available for special events, guided tours or throw a birthday party. Either way, it will be loads of fun and a great way to see an integral part of Houston history.

LOCAL MUSEUMS		CONTACT INFORMATION
The Museum of Printing History		www.printingmuseum.org A stunning collection of objects and artifacts devoted to the history, science, and art of printing. A trip to the Museum concludes with the observation that "printed text may be taken for granted these days, but a visit to the Museum of Printing History somehow makes it seem magical once again." The Museum of Printing History 1324 W Clay Street, Houston, TX, 77019 Tel: 713 522 4652 · Fax: 713 522 5694

LOCAL MUSEUMS		CONTACT INFORMATION
The National Museum of Funeral History		www.nmfh.org The National Museum of Funeral History offers tours Monday through Friday from 10 am till 2:30pm. The hour-long tours cover most of the artifacts in the Museum as well as little known facts of our Funeral Heritage. The tours are conducted by trained professionals who will answer any question you may have about our Funeral Heritage. The National Museum of Funeral History 415 Barren Springs Drive Houston, TX 77090

LOCAL MUSEUMS		CONTACT INFORMATION
The Art Car Museum		www.artcarmuseum.com The Art Car museum or the "Garage Mahal" as it is fondly called celebrates the spirit of the post modern automobile. Individual artist have melded their pop culture influences with their passion for driving to create the masterpieces that have been collected by the museum. The focus of the exhibitions goes beyond simply art cars and includes other fine arts and artist that seldom get attention in mainstream cultural forums. Open Wednesday - Sunday 11:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. 140 Heights Blvd. Houston, TX 77007 to schedule a tour call:tel: (713) 861 - 5526

LOCAL MUSEUMS		CONTACT INFORMATION
1940 Air Terminal Museum		www.1940airterminalmuseum.org The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is open to the public: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday The Museum is closed on Mondays. General admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. Free admission for members of the United States military, law enforcement, firefighters, and their families.

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