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Where great performances are always FREE! Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr. in Hermann Park Houston, TX 77030 281-373-3386 Media Contacts: Lydia Baehr Public Relations www.LTBaehr.com Lydia Baehr 713-208-3421 [email protected] Steven Veit 281-636-6034 [email protected] For Immediate Release: July, 2012 2012 September Calendar Photos Available for download on Miller Outdoor Theatre Press Room: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/accounts/login/?next=/press-photos/ To download a Word Document copy of this Calendar from the Press Room: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/news/ Username: millerpress Password: press123 There’s something for everyone on stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. From daytime programs especially for young children to family friendly evening performances of music, dance, theatre and more, this is Houston’s best entertainment value. Admission is FREE! For a complete schedule, visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com. Free tickets are available on a first-come first-serve basis (four per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 a.m.―1 p.m. for assigned seating under the canopy. If tickets remain at 1 p.m., the box office will re-open one hour before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. As always, open seating on the hill. Under normal circumstances, all unoccupied/unclaimed seats are released five minutes before the show is scheduled to begin. We encourage all patrons to be in their assigned seats at least 10 minutes before showtime to insure that their seat is not released. Again, there is NO charge for tickets. Tickets may not be reserved by phone. Only four (4) tickets per person. At managements’ discretion, all unoccupied seats may be released at any time for any reason. Denotes free assigned seats available for covered seating area Denotes captioned performance Denotes audio description Blazing Baroque September 1, 8 p.m. Featuring: Jonathan Godfrey, Violin Enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars and be dazzled by incredible virtuosity in Blazing Baroque, an exciting program of violin concertos from the Baroque period. The Mercury orchestra will perform incredible concertos on period accurate instruments by the famed composers Antonio Vivaldi and George Frideric Handel, as well as beautiful pieces by lesser-known masters such as Pietro Locatelli. Produced by Mercury - The Orchestra Redefined -more- 22222/September 2012 Calendar/Miller Theatre Bollywood Blast 2012 September 2, 8 p.m. Bollywood Blast 2012 takes us to the make believe world of dreams with foot tapping, hand clapping dance and music. Directed by Mr. Mahesh Mahbubani, Director of Contemporary Dance at Anjali - Center for Indian Performing Arts, Bollywood Blast 2012 represents the largest group of artists ever assembled for this occasion. Dazzling lights, colorful costumes, alluring music and astonishing scenery make up this always-popular production. Produced by Indian Performing Arts - Samskriti Fall for Dominic Walsh Dance Theater September 7, 8 p.m. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater will kick-off another electrifying season with Walsh’s Camille Claudel, an homage to this extraordinary French artist whose fate was equally fascinating, inspiring, and tragic. With a unique mix of technical virtuosity, innovation, and collaboration, DWDT is one of this country’s leading contemporary ballet companies. So pack a picnic and bring the whole family for an evening guaranteed to entertain and inspire! Produced by Dominic Walsh Dance Theater Mexico Lindo y Querido September 8, 11 a.m. Transport yourself to the country of Mexico with the beautiful and enigmatic folklorico dances so rich with culture and history. Produced by Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico Incredible India September 8, 8 p.m. Each Incredible India! highlights different aspect of Indian cultural arts. This year two incredible dance ensembles from India – Nadam and The Stem Dance Kampni – will present extraordinary group choreography in dance styles that have not been seen too often in Houston – traditional Kathak, from the royal courts of North India, and a fairly recent genre, Contemporary Indian dance. With the skill of acrobats and the speed of Olympic athletes, these dancers will thrill you with their amazing quickness and precision in footwork, their ballet-like lightning- fast pirouettes, and their graceful hand gestures and myriad facial expressions. Conceived by Artistic Director Rathna Kumar, Produced by Indian Performing Arts - Samskriti -more- 33333/September 2012 Calendar/Miller Theatre Meet the US Presidents September 11, 11 a.m. Just in time for an election year, this InterActive treat introduces you to all the U.S. Presidents in history. From the formation of our country and through to the current administration, actors teach students about the election process, just how to go about forming a more perfect union, and the right to enjoy American history in a whole new way! Produced by InterActive Theater Cinderella September 12-13, 11 a.m. Cinderella is the classic fairy tale of a beautiful girl, her evil stepmother and stepsisters, and the fairy godmother who helps her meet the prince of her dreams. Enchanting and stimulating for the imagination, the story is one of goodness overcoming evil and wickedness. Produced by A. D. Players Michael Londra's Celtic Fire September 14, 2012 8 p.m. Celtic Fire, starring renowned Irish tenor Michael Londra, presents the culture of Ireland, with a focus on Irish dance. Its electric energy sweeps audiences away to the Emerald Isle - its culture, its music, its pubs, its heart. World-class Irish dancers take the stage with brilliant flashes of speed and exuberance. The innovative choreography is original to the show, presenting an exciting style of Irish dance that perfectly complements the live band. Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre El Grito, Festival de la Independencia at Miller: La Mafia in Concert September 15, 2012 8 p.m. The beautiful El Grito ceremony, folkloric dance and mariachi are followed by a performance from the Grammy Award winning Houston legends – “La Mafia”. Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston Salsa y Salud September 22, 7:30 p.m. Houston’s biggest outdoor salsa event! A high-energy evening of spectacular dance featuring the world-class musicians of Houston All-Stars Salsa Orchestra. Presented by Foundation for Modern Music -more- 44444/September 2012 Calendar/Miller Theatre Hansel & Gretel September 24-28, 2012 11 a.m. Hansel & Gretel is one of the most popular fairy tales around, and the lush score of the opera has been a holiday favorite for years. Our adaptation of this children's classic follows a brother and sister as they embark on a life-changing journey into the woods. Music by Englebert Humperdinck, Libretto by Kate Pogue for Elementary and Middle Schools, Produced by Houston Grand Opera Splendid China VII September 28-29, 2012 8 p.m. Experience all new works by award-winning artists from China's top ranking dance companies. Come see the best from the other side of the world at the seventh-annual event, produced by Dance of Asian America. ###