About us
More and More is the social extension of the Houston Area Trails and More (HATs) group. A way to join with hikers and non-hikers in off the trail activities. We have events featuring popular music, classical music, arts, lectures on civic affairs, game nights & walks. And the list keeps growing.
Membership is open to all. Event leaders must be active hikers in HATs. Contact Tom or Alan if you want to host an event.
If you want to hike with HATs. Find us here: https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/
Upcoming events
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Film at the River Oaks Theater: STARMAN
River Oaks Theatre, 2009 W Gray St, Houston, TX, USDirector Robert Stone and NASA engineer/science fiction author Gentry Lee in attendance!
Legendary NASA robotics engineer and best-selling science fiction author, Gentry Lee, has spent a lifetime seeking an answer to the ultimate cosmic question: Are we alone in the universe? At age 82 he has come to a revelatory conclusion.Parking:
There is a public parking across the street, behind the Barnes & Noble.Admission:
General admission $21.00Tickets may also be available at the door.
About the film
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Rotten TomatoesGathering Place:
We will meet in lobby of the River Oaks Theater.Afterwards
TBD4 attendees
Latitude 49 at Rice's Shepherd School
Duncan Recital Hall at Alice Pratt Brown Hall, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX, USFREE CONCERT: "The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University will welcome acclaimed contemporary ensemble Latitude 49 for a guest artist recital Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Duncan Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public with general admission seating.
"Blending the finesse of a classical ensemble with the drive and precision of a finely tuned rock band, Latitude 49 has been energizing audiences with new music since its founding in 2012. The group brings together musicians from across the United States and Canada, forming what the ensemble describes as a diverse, unconventional family of sounds, instruments and experiences.
"Known for championing living composers, Latitude 49 has given nearly 100 premieres, working with creators ranging from student composers to Pulitzer Prize winners. Storytelling through contemporary sound sits at the core of the ensemble’s mission with programs that reflect the complexity, beauty and curiosity of the world today."
Main Parking:
West Lot 2 off of Rice Blvd via entrance #18.
Google Maps Link
Probably $12. Credit card required. Some Rice music events charge $6.00.
Alternate Parking:
There are un-gated “permit required” parking spaces by the stadium. I have parked there in the past with no consequences.Google Maps Link to Brown Hall
As is our custom, the meeting time is one half hour before the performance begins. We will take our seats and put a seat number in the comments. We will try to hold a few extra seats so join us at any time.
Ken, your host, will post details upon arrival.
After Hike Event (for those interested):
Valhalla
Google Maps LinkAbout Valhalla:
It is the on campus bar where graduate students go after death to defend their dissertations for eternity. We descend into this hall of warriors. If we are worthy, the lords will offer us a refreshment and we rise back into the open air to enjoy our beer and wine.10 attendees
Two Lines, One Story: A Journey from Mozart to Americana
Christ Cathedral Church, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, USThe UofH Moores School of Music Faculty presents CernaBella, a married duo whose name reflects both growth and beauty, this program explores how two musical voices can tell a single, evolving story.
The event is free to attend:
Two Lines, One Story: A Journey from Mozart to Americana brings together music written for dialogue, contrast, and connection. Performed by CernaBella, a married duo whose name reflects both growth and beauty, this program explores how two musical voices can tell a single, evolving story. Just after Valentine’s and President's Day, the concert celebrates partnership and shared expression through works that move from the classical elegance of Mozart to the soulful resonance of American folk traditions. Along the way, audiences will hear one of the most beloved duo works in the repertoire, the Handel–Halvorsen Passacaglia, a piece that has captivated listeners for with its brilliance and emotional depth. This is music that speaks across time, cultures, and relationships—deeply meaningful to the performers and inviting to all who listen.
The Artist:
https://www.cernabella.com/
CernaBella on YouTubeProgram:
W. A. Mozart: String Duo No. 2 in B flat K.424
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Bjarne Brustad: Capricci for Violin and Viola
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Kenji Bunch: American Folk Hymns for Two Violas
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Johan Halvorsen: "Passacaglia" on a theme by Handel for Violin and Viola
YouTubeMain Parking:
Free parking at the Christ Church Garage, across the street from the campus at 511 San Jacinto St.
Google Maps LinkThere is typically a police escort to cross the street from the parking garage.
Gathering Place:
The evet time is one half hour before the performance begins.There is someone to direct patrons to the correct building entrance. We will meet on the second floor, outside the performance hall. Or inside if the doors are open.
When we take our seats I will put the location in the comments. We will try to hold a few extra seats so join us at any time.
Text or call if you need help finding us. Tom 832-439-5797. My phone is turned off at the performance time.
After Event:
We will go to a nearby restaurant for a drink if there is interest.More and More:
We are a collective of friends that gather for low cost arts events and other special occasions.If you know of any similar events please let us know. If you have an event you would like to share with your Meetup friends, contact Tom about hosting an event.
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