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<title>Arati and Meditation</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3706</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Om Sthapakayacha Dharmasya
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Sarva Dharma Svarupine
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span </description>
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<title>Chhel Chhabilo Gujarati</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4262</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;This Gujarati play is an adaptation of P. L. Deshpande`s Marathi
classic play, TUZ AAHE TUZ PASHI. It is a satire, subtly told on many
levels through the protagonist</description>
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<title>Chhel Chhabilo Gujarati</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4279</link>
<description>&quot;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;Writer :&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt; Imtiaz Patel &lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4173</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;More than 350 Exhibitors from around the world 
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;The Largest Selection of Jewelry Under One Ro</description>
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<title>BKM Picnic 2008</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4137</link>
<description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Bharathi Kalai Manram&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Proudly Presents&lt;/font&gt;
&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span cl</description>
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<title>Indian Stand-Up Comedy DVD Released!</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4136</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;A Wrench In The Works Entertainment is proud to
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;present five of the most talented Indian stand </description>
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<title>Thillu Mullu - Tamil Drama</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4073</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;BKM Proudly Presents
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Meenakshi Theaters
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Thillu Mullu&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weig</description>
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<title>Gaura Purnima</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4072</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;This festival, celebrates the appearance of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu
just over five hundred years ago in West Bengal. The festivities take
place in temples all over </description>
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<title>Abyas Varga - Spring 2008</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4071</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA is a voluntary, non-profit, social
and cultural organization. Sangh, as the organization is popularly
known, aims to organize the H</description>
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<title>Balkan meets India - Music for Peace</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4016</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Featuring Bravurian Guitars, Indian Sarod, and Tabla, the unique
concert presents Mecedonian folk musical traditions, both in their
original forms as well as infused</description>
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<title>Voice of Sanatan Hinduism Annual Fund Raiser 2008</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=4041</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;One and Unique Radio Station on Hinduism.
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;TUNE in 1460 AM Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;sp</description>
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<title>Dreams and Visions</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3984</link>
<description>&lt;center&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dreams &amp;amp; Visions&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dayas Annual Fundraising&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/center&gt;</description>
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<title>Dreams and Visions</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3997</link>
<description>&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;twEDDescription&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 0, 255);&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#333333&quot; face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dreams &amp;amp; Visions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span c</description>
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<title>Indian Paintings - The Lesser Known Traditions</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3976</link>
<description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#cc6633&quot; face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Indian Paintings - The Lesser Known Traditions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;d</description>
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<title>Matrimonial event for Muslim professional &amp; business Owners</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3975</link>
<description>&lt;div style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#990000&quot; face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;A Millan matrimonial event is worth taking a day off&amp;nbsp; or flying to a different state.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;</description>
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<title>Kamal Patel Vs Dhamaal Patel</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3947</link>
<description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;font class=&quot;general&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;The plot of this
play revolves around the Patel family. Mr. Gunwant Patel, the head of
the family worries about his </description>
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<title>Kamal Patel Vs Dhamaal Patel</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3959</link>
<description>&lt;font style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Kamal Patel Vs Dhamaal Patel&lt;/font&gt;</description>
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<title>Kamal Patel Vs Dhamaal Patel</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3914</link>
<description>&lt;font style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Kamal Patel Vs Dhamaal Patel&lt;/font&gt;</description>
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<title>Five top desi comics, one totally outrageous dvd!</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3904</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;A Wrench In The Works Entertainment is proud to &lt;BR&gt;present five of the most talented Indian stand up comedians in North America, taped live before a sold out audience in Hollywood, &lt;BR&gt;Cal</description>
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<title>Seminar on Robotics by Dr. Ali Kamrani</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3927</link>
<description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;If you are an Engineer or an Architect, this seminar is for you !!! Please RSVP&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: black;&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;</description>
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<title>Art of Living Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3882</link>
<description>&lt;strong style=&quot;font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;font id=&quot;rolx_document&quot; color=&quot;#000000&quot; face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;font id=&quot;rolx_document&quot; color=&quot;#000000&quot; face=&quot;Garamond&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Pa</description>
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<title>Indian / Latin Themed Carnival</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3866</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;So Real Entertainment, ENVY Magazine &amp;amp; John Ceballos Management celebrate a 
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Indian / Latin themed Carnival&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;spa</description>
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<title>Aaradhana</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3836</link>
<description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center; font-weight: bold;&quot; align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;font style=&quot;font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;Sunandas Performing Arts Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot;&gt;pre</description>
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<title>Houston Mahrashtra Mandal`s Sankrant 2008</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3792</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Houston Maharashtra Mandal (HMM) would like to invite you to our very first event for 2008, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Makar Sankrant Food and Fun Fest&lt;</description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3767</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;# Hundreds of Exhibitors from around the world. 
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;# The Largest Selection of Jewelry Under One R</description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3754</link>
<description>&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Hundreds of Exhibitors from around the world. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;The Largest Selection of Jewelry Under One Roof. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;</description>
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<title>Houston Marathon</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3732</link>
<description>&lt;font style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot; face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Marathon is a fantastic opportunity for
your physical and personal development while helping a noble cause.
Your support will help raise much</description>
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<title>The Main Event: NYE 2008</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3701</link>
<description>&lt;table style=&quot;width: 412px; height: 4541px;&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; cellpadding=&quot;3&quot; cellspacing=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr class=&quot;itemlistingcolor&quot;&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;normalblack&quot;&gt;
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<title>Unmask the Eve - Masquerade Eco-Ball</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3677</link>
<description>&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Bibi Magazine &amp;amp; Mega Energy&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt; 
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Present 
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Unmask the E</description>
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<title>Indian Stand Up Comedy DVD Released</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3685</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;A Wrench In The Works Entertainment is proud to
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;present five of the most talented Indian stand </description>
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<title>Indian Stand Up Comedy DVD Released</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3693</link>
<description>&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;A Wrench In The Works Entertainment is proud to
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;present five of the most talented Indian stand </description>
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<title>Kalakkal Karaoke</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3617</link>
<description>&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Bharathi Kalai Manram&lt;/font&gt;Proudly Presents&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 30pt; font-family: ComicSansMS;&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&#8220;Kalakkal Kar</description>
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<title>Learn To Walk Hot Coals</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3370</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;SPAN style=&quot;COLOR: red&quot;&gt;&lt;SPAN style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 18px; LINE-HEIGHT: normal&quot;&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;EXPERIENCE WALKING HOT COALS&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Located on 290, 10 min after Spring Cypress in Waller</description>
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<title>Makar Sankrant Food and Fun Fest-2007</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3277</link>
<description>&lt;P class=MsoNormal style=&quot;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&quot;&gt;&lt;SPAN style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia&quot;&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Makar Sankranti is celebrated throughout &lt;?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = &quot;urn:s</description>
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<title>Christmas Service</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3171</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Houston Tamil Church Conducts Christmas Service&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Houston Tamil Church Conducts Christmas Service&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Contact :&lt;BR&gt;Houston Tamil Church&lt;/P&gt;</description>
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<title>Chirstmas Feast</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3172</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Hare Krishna Dham - Iskcon presents Chirstmas Feast. The founder of this organization is Srila Prabhupada. Although His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada never visited Houston, the </description>
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<title>Family Camp</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2887</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Family Camp conducted by Pujya Swami Tejomayanananda which includes Talks on Yoga Vasishtha, CHYK Camp Conducted by Swami Ishwarananda, Bala Vihar Camp (Grades KG - 12) Conducted by Various Acharya</description>
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<title>Christmas Eve Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3169</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Vedanta Society of Greater Houston celebrates Christmas Eve&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Vedanta Society of Greater Houston celebrates Christmas Eve .&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Contact :&lt;BR&gt;Vedanta Society of Greater Houston&lt;/P&gt;</description>
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<title> Karma Yoga Classes</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3170</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Vedanta Society of Greater Houston conducts Karma Yoga Classes.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Ramakrishna Ved</description>
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<title> Family Camp</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=3168</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Family Camp conducted by Pujya Swami Tejomayanananda which includes Talks on Yoga Vasishtha&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Family Camp conducted by Pujya Swami Tejomayanananda which includes Talks on Yoga Vasishtha, CHYK</description>
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<title>Chirstmas Feast</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2888</link>
<description>Hare Krishna Dham - Iskcon presents Chirstmas Feast. The founder of this organization is Srila Prabhupada. Although His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada never visited Houston, the dev</description>
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<title>Thanksgiving Feast</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2885</link>
<description>Hare Krishna Dham - Iskcon presents Thanksgiving Feast. The founder of Iskcon temple is Srila Prabhupada. Although His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada never visited Houston, the devo</description>
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<title>Family Camp</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2886</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Family Camp conducted by Pujya Swami Tejomayanananda which includes Talks on Yoga Vasishtha, CHYK Camp Conducted by Swami Ishwarananda, Bala Vihar Camp (Grades KG - 12) Conducted by Various Acharya</description>
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<title>Introduction to Yoga</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2969</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0000ff&gt;This event consists of an introductory lecture to Yoga with all its aspects as well as a theoretical explanation of its origins, basic concepts and aims. A practical demonstr</description>
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<title>Sammy on the life -Play</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2884</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Sammy on the life -Play&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;English play SAMMY on the life and message of Gandhi. The word SAMMY, a slur used by Whites in South Africa to address non-Whites, inspired GANDHI to pursue freedom </description>
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<title>Sammy on the life -Play</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2968</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;English play SAMMY on the life and message of Gandhi. The word SAMMY, a slur used by Whites in South Africa to address non-Whites, inspired GANDHI to pursue freedom and non-violence. Written by Pra</description>
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<title>Ekaantha Seetha... A Lonely Furrow</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2966</link>
<description>An extraordinary dance drama that is running to packed houses on a 38 city tour of the USA and Canada. An artistic treat &#226;&#8364;&#166; a&#194;&amp;nbsp; presentation of SAMSKRITI, Society for Indian Performing Arts, fea</description>
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<title>Bhagwad Gita Classes</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2967</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Greater Houston conducts Bhagwad Gita Classes.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Organized by &amp;nbsp;Vedanta Society of Greater Houston&lt;BR&gt;</description>
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<title>Comedy Phenom Russell Peters</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2963</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Russell Peters returns to the Windy City! One night only, Comedy Phenom Russell Peters makes his long awaited return to Chicago!&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Place:&lt;BR&gt;Admission:&lt;BR&gt;Buy your tickets NOW! Show will sell</description>
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<title>Boston Bhangra</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2964</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Boston Bhangra&lt;/STRONG&gt; is the biggest bhangra competition in the Northeast. This year we will feature the best teams, along with the Legendary Heera Bhangra Group &amp;amp; rising starts Kam B</description>
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<title>Healing on the Spiritual Way - Medically Verifiable</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2965</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Healing on the Spiritual Way Through the Teachings of Bruno Gr&#246;ning &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Medically Verifiable -&lt;BR&gt;A simple natural way to help and healing for everybody &#226;&#8364;&#8220; approved by doctors&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Lecturer: N.</description>
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<title>Nritholsav - A Festival of Dance</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2883</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Divya Unni, the famous dance &amp;amp; film artist, leading over 120 talented dancers, explores the various styles of Indian dance, from pure classical to contemporary. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Visit WWW.SREEPADAM.ORG </description>
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<title>Yoga for Children - Open Class age 3 to 6</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2962</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Yoga classes designed especially for children, instructed by Laskhmi Devi dasi, a close disciple of Ramakrishnananda Swami, a certified Yoga teacher with expertise in Yoga for the early age. The cl</description>
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<title>Thanksgiving Feast</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2970</link>
<description>Hare Krishna Dham - Iskcon presents Thanksgiving Feast. The founder of Iskcon temple is Srila Prabhupada. Although His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada never visited Houston, the devo</description>
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<title>Music Concert by Sis.Ester Baby</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2882</link>
<description>&lt;P&gt;Music Concert by Sis.Ester Baby&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Houston Tamil Church presents Music Concert by Sis.Ester Baby.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Organized&lt;/STRONG&gt; by &amp;nbsp;Houston Tamil Church&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
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<title>Hare Krishna Dham Diwali Dinner</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2413</link>
<description>Hare Krishna Dham presents Hare Krishna Dham Diwali Dinner. The founder of Hare Krishna Dham is Srila Prabhupada. Although His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada never visited Houston, </description>
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<title>AKF PartnershipWalk 2007</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2412</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;Houston has been hosting Partnership Walks since 1998. Since its humble beginnings, the Walk has fostered a spirit of partnership among people of the developing world with those in the developed</description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2411</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;We cordially invite you to the International Gem &amp;amp; Jewelry Show. Herbert A Duke, Sr., founded the very first commercial gem and jewelry show 37 years ago to sell creations of gems and jewelr</description>
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<title>Diwali Festival Celebrations</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2409</link>
<description>Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS) organiaing Diwali Festival Celebrations.The BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Houston is the first traditional Hindu Mandir of stone and marble to be constructed in the</description>
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<title>Shruti Sadolikar Katkar Hindustani Vocal Concert</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2408</link>
<description>Indian Music Society of Houston is organising Hindustani Vocal By Shruti Sadolikar Katkar, Gharana with Anand Gopal Bandopadhyaya on tabla, Jyoti Guho on Harmonium.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Contact :&lt;br&gt;Dr. Rucha S</description>
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<title>Manju Jois Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2407</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;This five-day workshop will present the Ashtanga series and traditions in their purest form, providing a rare and privileged opportunity for beginners and experienced practitioners alike to lear</description>
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<title>Deepavali 2006</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2405</link>
<description>AIA new York chaper present &quot;DEEPAVALI&quot; The Festival of Lights On October 1st sunday 2006 at south&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;AIA ( association of indians in amaerica) New York chapter present 19 th Deepavali&amp;nbsp; festi</description>
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<title> Children on Hinduism</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2406</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society presents Talks on Hinduism. Taught by Dr. Arun Mukhopadhyay and several invited speakers including saintly personalities and scholars, the classes for adults have been und</description>
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<title>S.P.Balasubrahmanyam Live in Houston</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2404</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;Exclusive Telugu &amp;amp; Tamil Concert in two seperate sessions...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Contact :&lt;br&gt;Ranga&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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<title>Ballet Shiv-Shakti by Viji Prakash</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2401</link>
<description>Shakti Dance Company presents Ballet Shiv-Shakti under the artistic direction of renowned dancer/choreographer Viji Prakash. This spectacular production has been commissioned by the United Nations for</description>
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<title>Shiva Shakti Dance Ballet </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2402</link>
<description>Indo American Association presents Shiva Shakti a ballet by Shakti Dance Company presented in the grandeur and beauty of Bharata Natyam by an ensemble of more than twenty five renowned musicians and d</description>
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<title>Talks on Hinduism</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2403</link>
<description>&amp;nbsp;Sri Meenakshi Temple Society presents Talks on Hinduism. Taught by Dr. Arun Mukhopadhyay and several invited speakers including saintly personalities and scholars, the classes for adults have be</description>
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<title>Cooking Classes by Suneeta </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2400</link>
<description>Suneeta is active on the Houston culinary scene and has a wide range of teaching experience. She has been featured in several prestigious publications, is a member of International Association of Culi</description>
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<title>Introductory Hindu Spirituality Course(Aug 6 2006 9:00AM  to Aug 27 2006 10:30AM)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2199</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society organising Introductory Hindu Spirituality Course. Instructor: Raju Pakalapati, Ph.D. 

This 12 Sunday course introduces and provides basic and integral understanding of</description>
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<title>Free Clinic for Public </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2198</link>
<description>Hyderabad House is organising Free Clinic with free food and clothing for every Saturday at Royal Hall from 12 noon to 5 pm.

Time: 12:00PM

Contact : Hyderabad House
Phone : 281-561-9191</description>
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<title>Tarlaben Doshi Lecture(Aug 4 2006 to Aug 8 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2195</link>
<description>Jain Society of Houston is organising Lecture by Tarlaben Doshi. Jain Society of Houston is a non profit organisation provide information about Jain Society of Houston and other information of interes</description>
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<title>Aap Kaa Surroor </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2196</link>
<description>Elite Entertainment, Inc presents Aap Kaa Surroor Concert by Himesh Reshammiya. Elite Entertainment, Inc. is a Virginia (USA) Company, with its corporate office in Virginia. Elite Entertainment has be</description>
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<title>Rudrakshya New Dimensions in Odissi Dance </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2197</link>
<description>A compelling performance by 15 extraordinary dancers and musicians of the Orissa Dance Academy, directed by the famous Guru Bichitrananda Swain.

Time: 8:00PM

No. of Admission : $50 - $30 - $20
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<title>Vedanta - Yoga Classes (Aug 2 2006 to Aug 30 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2191</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Greater Houston organising Yoga Classes every Wednesday. Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Ramakrishna Ve</description>
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<title>Wine on Wednesday </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2192</link>
<description>Every Wednesday we will offer 25% off any bottle of wine chosen from our cellars. 
We will also offer a different wine driven 3 course prefixed menu every Wednesday for guests. 

Contact : Ashiana </description>
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<title>Raja Yoga Lecture </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2193</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Greater Houston organising Raja Yoga Lecture. Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Ramakrishna Vedanta Cente</description>
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<title>The Foundation Course in Meditation(Aug 2 2006 7:30PM to Aug 30 2006 9:00PM)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2194</link>
<description>Learning Center for Peace Brahma Kumaris Center is organising ''The Foundation Course in Meditation''. This is a four session introduction to Raja Yoga meditation. Together with meditation, we will ex</description>
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<title>Classical Indian Dance Classes(Aug 1 2006 4:00PM to Aug 31 2006 9:00PM)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2189</link>
<description>Anjali Center presents Classical Indian Dances which includes Bharata Natyam &amp; Kuchipudi by Rupa Aranke, Archana Shah, Indu Tuppera and Anita Shah. 

Mon/Thurs/Fri 4-9pm and Sat/Sun - 9am &#8211; 1pm.

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<title>Vedanta Cultural Foundation Saturday Discourses (Aug 1 2006 5:00PM to Aug 31 2006 6:30PM)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2190</link>
<description>Discourses are on the VEDANTA TREATISE: THE ETERNITIES and are conducted by Joseph Emmett. 

Details for both introductory and regular discourses are posted below. Discourses are on the VEDANTA TREA</description>
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<title>The Gospel of Holy Mother Talk </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2188</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Greater Houston presents a talk on The Gospel of Holy Mother. 
Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Ramakri</description>
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<title>Back-to-School Clothing Drive </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2187</link>
<description>Netip Houston organising Back-to-School Clothing Drive. Help sort, size, and arrange clothing and school supplies that will be distributed.

Timer:  7:45AM to 12:00PM

Contact : Neha Shah </description>
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<title>Ramayana Classes</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2184</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society organising Ramayana Classes every 4th Sunday. The instructor for this class is Shri Partha R. Sarathy.

Time: 10:30AM 

Contact : Sri Meenakshi Temple Society
Phone :</description>
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<title>Karma Yoga Class </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2185</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Greater Society presents Karma Yoga class. Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Ramakrishna Vedanta Center (</description>
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<title>Leaders Conference </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=2186</link>
<description>India Culture Center organising Leaders Conference with the Support of Consulate General of India. 

Time:  11:00AM to 2:00PM

Contact : Keshu Patel
Phone : 713-542-2287 </description>
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<title>Lecture - Sri Dhirajbhai Pandit  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1984</link>
<description>Jain Society of Houston, Inc organising Lecture by Sri Dhirajbhai Pandit.Jainism is one of the oldest religions. A detailed discussion of Jain history would be very long. It covers many different peri</description>
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<title>LPS Convention - 2006  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1981</link>
<description>The Leuva Patidar Samaj of USA is a non profit organization promoting cultural heritage and family values of all Leuva Patidar Families from the Surat Valsad and Navsari Districts Throughout North Ame</description>
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<title>Meditation Classes  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1982</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society organising Meditation Classes every 2nd Sunday. The instructors for this class are Dr. Rama Rau and Raju Pakalapati.  

Time:  10.30 - 11.30 
Organized by  Sri Meenaksh</description>
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<title>The Bhagwad Gita Class  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1983</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Greater Houston presents The Bhagwad Gita Class. Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Ramakrishna Vedanta Ce</description>
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<title>Global Harmony and Peace  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1979</link>
<description>The Conference aims at bringing together persons having academic interest in diverse areas of Indian Studies. These will include scholars, academics, authors, writers, journalists, media-persons, arti</description>
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<title>Naatu Pura Paadalkal &amp; Folk Dance </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1980</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society presents Naatu Pura Paadalkal &amp; Folk Dance by Dr.Vijayalakshmi and Dr. Navineetha Krishnan &amp; Group (Prominent Folk Artists and Singers). The Queen of Folk Arts Dr. Vijayal</description>
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<title>Vedanta Society Yoga Classes  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1978</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Greater Houston presents yoga classes. Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Ramakrishna Vedanta Center (RVC)</description>
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<title>Abhijeet - NABC 2006  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1970</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Dance - Dona Ganuly organized by NABA  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1971</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Mohini Attyam/Bharatanatyam by Chandreyi Basu Thakur  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1972</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Lata Kanthi - NABC 2006 </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1973</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Award and Recognition Ceremony  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1974</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Hemanta Kanthi  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1975</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Yoga dance organized by NABA  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1976</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Youth Competition organized by NABA  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1977</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>NABC 2006 - Indranil and Dola  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1963</link>
<description>INDRANIL SEN has become a household name among the Bengalis with his melodious voice with a varied vocal base, a distinctive tonal quality and strong pronunciation.  

Time:   11:45 PM - 01:00 AM 
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<title>Classical Night by Hariprasad Chaurasia, Rupayan  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1964</link>
<description>Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, the internationally renowned exponent of the bansuri or bamboo flute, surprisingly does not come from a long lineage of flautists. 

 
Time: 09:00 PM - 01:00 AM 

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<title>NABC 2006 - Skits  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1965</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Bangla band by NABA  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1966</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Calcutta Drama by Sabyasachi Chakraborty  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1967</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Talent Singer Competition  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1968</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Class  </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1969</link>
<description>Vedanta Society of Greater Society is organizing The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna class. Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Rama</description>
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<title>Talent Singer Competition</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1552</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>NABC 2006 - Local Programs from USA </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1553</link>
<description>North American Bengali Association organising NABC 2006 - Local Programs from USA. The North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diaspo</description>
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<title>Youth Program by NABA</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1554</link>
<description>The Youth Group is planning a song and dance extravaganza during the forthcoming NABC2006 celebrations. A variety of Bengali songs will be morphed/set to modern rhythms and music by a professional amo</description>
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<title>Najrul Geeti by Fedraus Ara</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1555</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>NABA - Fashion Show </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1556</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Calcutta Drama by Sabyasachi Chakraborty </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1557</link>
<description>NABA - Created in 1980 by the Cultural Association of Bengal, the North American Bengali Conference began as a cultural conference that brought together the growing Bengali diasporas of North America.</description>
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<title>Bal Vihar Classes ( Jun 4 2006 to  Jun 25 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1599</link>
<description>Sri Omkarnath Temple presents Bal Vihar class. This class is conducted on sundays alone. 

Adult activities: 

Geeta group: 2nd floor of Saraswati Kala Mandir. 

Meditation/Yoga group: 1st floor</description>
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<title>Prapatti Marga - Dance by Priya Murle &amp; Lavanya </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1600</link>
<description>Prapatti Marga Path of complete surrender. Featuring four brilliant young Bharatanatyam dancers from India. Priya Murle &amp; Lavanya Ananth, Roja Kannan &amp; Anirudh.

Time  5:00PM  to  7:00PM

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<title>Carnatic Music Concert by T.V.Ramprasadh </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1601</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society Presents Classical Carnatic Music Concert By T.V.Ramprasadh. It was courageous on the part of T.V.Ramprasadh to run back and fetch the age of gold (John Milton) and to pro</description>
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<title>Carnatic Music Concert by T.V.Ramprasadh</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1506</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society Presents Classical Carnatic Music Concert By T.V.Ramprasadh. It was courageous on the part of T.V.Ramprasadh to run back and fetch the age of gold (John Milton) and to pro</description>
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<title>Bombay Dreams </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1598</link>
<description>Come join NetIP Houston to watch Bombay Dreams with music by A R Rahman. NetIP has reserved a block of 25 seats at a discounted rate (20% off the orignal ticket price) of $60.00 per person. These seat</description>
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<title>Moby in Motion (May 25, 2006 To June 4, 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1585</link>
<description>Houston Ballet's sizzling spring repertory program presents three different classical works that are anything but expected, and asks, &quot;what is classical ballet?&quot; Moby in Motion includes the American p</description>
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<title>Frank Stella 1958 (May 25, 2006 to August 20, 2006)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1586</link>
<description>The Menil Collection presents &quot;Frank Stella 1958&quot; to display the artist's works that have been either neglected or treated as a mere prelude to the so-called Black Paintings that Stella started later.</description>
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<title>James and the Giant Peach (May 25, 2006 to May 26, 2006 )</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1587</link>
<description>This dramatization of Roald Dahl&#8217;s world famous book chronicles James&#8217; adventures as he escapes his menacing aunts by rolling away in a giant peach. &quot;James and the Giant Peach&quot; is produced by A.D. Pla</description>
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<title>Rescued from the Reich</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1588</link>
<description>When Germany invaded Warsaw in 1939, Lubavitcher Jews around the world were distressed that their leader, Rebbe Joseph Schneersohn, was trapped in the besieged city. A group of American Jews worked wi</description>
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<title>Lunchtime Tours at the MFAH: Singular Multiples: The Peter Blum Edition Archives</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1584</link>
<description>Lunchtime Tours at the MFAH: Singular Multiples: The Peter Blum Edition Archives-12 p.m., Law Building Lobby 
 
Contact: Ms. Frances Carter Stephens, Director of Public Relations 
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<title>Bombay Dreams </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1505</link>
<description>The recent Tony Award-nominated Broadway hit Bombay Dreams features music by A.R. Rahman, lyrics by Don Black, and a book by Meera Syal and Thomas Meehan and is based on the idea by Shekhar Kapur. Thi</description>
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<title>Violin Brothers Concert - Shri Nagaraj &amp; Dr. Manjunath</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1503</link>
<description>Violin Brothers Concert - Shri Nagaraj &amp; Dr. Manjunath Accompanied by Thiruvarur M. Bhaktavatsalam on Mridangam hosted by Kannada Vrinda.

Time : 4:15PM.

Entry Fee : $10.

Contact : Vatsa Kumar</description>
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<title>Carnatic Vocal Concert by Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1504</link>
<description>A Grand Carnatic Vocal Concert By the incomparable musical genius, Padma Vibhushan, Kalaprapoorna DR. M. Balamuralikrishna and Troupe hosted by Samskriti - Society for Indian Performing Arts.

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<title>World Dance Showcase</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1502</link>
<description>Sa ''diyya''s School of World Dance is organising World Dance Showcase. Come and see talented and professional performers of East Indian Dance, Middle Eastern Dance and much more.

Time : 8:00PM - 1</description>
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<title>Manju Jois Workshop (May 15 - May 19)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1501</link>
<description>This five-day workshop will present the Ashtanga series and traditions in their purest form, providing a rare and privileged opportunity for beginners and experienced practitioners alike to learn from</description>
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<title>Bharatanatyam Jugalbandi by Nalini Prakash</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1500</link>
<description>An unique Bharatanatyam Jugalbandi featuring by Nalini Prakash &amp; Vijay Palaparthy, Senior students of guru extraordinaire, Kalaimamani Sudharani Raghupathy hosted by Samskriti - Society for Indian Per</description>
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<title>Free Clinic for Public</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1499</link>
<description>Hyderabad House is organising Free Clinic with free food and clothing for every Saturday at Royal Hall from 12 noon to 5 pm.

Time : 12:00PM - 5:00PM.

Contact : Hyderabad House.</description>
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<title>Barsho Baron Celebration </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1338</link>
<description>Punascha is organising Barsho Baron Celebration (Welcoming Bengali New Year 1413). Punascha is a Bengali word which, loosely translated, means &quot;addition of a new chapter or new dimension&quot;. Inspired by</description>
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<title>Holiday Project Mothers Day Saturday Visits</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1339</link>
<description>Holidays are times for connecting with family, friends, the community at large. Many thousands of our neighbors are cut off from this connection due to health problems, advanced age, or other circumst</description>
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<title>Aarohi - Musical Nite</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1340</link>
<description>Sankara Eye Foundation bring you an enchanting evening of Memorable Golden Oldies, Favorite Bollywood hits, Romantic Gazals, South Indian Hits and Choreographed dance sequences.

This is a fundraise</description>
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<title>Fusian Fridays</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1498</link>
<description>Generasian Radio &amp; HYPE presents Fusian Fridays Turn Tablas on the Bayou Karsh kale featuring Asian Underground, bhangra, hip hop and international.

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<title>DEPsi School Party</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1497</link>
<description>To celebrate our accomplishments, the growth of the University of Houston, and the diversity of our community, DEPsi will be hosting our end of school party in conjunction with our Brother Fraternity </description>
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<title>The Heritage of Hindu Dharma </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1336</link>
<description>The Heritage of Hindu Dharma - As part of the Annual Dharma symposium series on the occasion of Sri Adi Shankaracharya and Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti.

Contributions are welcome from potential spons</description>
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<title>Violin Concert by Padmashree Dr. N. Rajam</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1337</link>
<description>Special Mother&#8217;s Day Concert - 3 generations on one stage Violin: Padmashree Dr. N. Rajam with daughter Dr. Sangeeta Shankar and grand daughters Nandini and Ragini Shankar and Vinayak Netke on tabla.</description>
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<title>Gita Chanting Competition </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1330</link>
<description>Chinmaya Mission Houston is celebrating Gurudev Chinmayanandajis Birthday Celebration which includes gita Chanting Competition and Bhagavad Gita study and presentations by adults.

Time : To Be Deci</description>
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<title>3rd Annual MTS Chess Tournament </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1331</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society is organising 3rd Annual MTS Chess Tournament for the People age ranges from 5 to 16.

Time : 9:00AM.

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<title>Talk by Mr. Rajat Gupta </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1332</link>
<description>Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston presents BMC Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Talk by Mr. Rajat Gupta senior partner worldwide of McKinsey &amp; Company on US, India , China -- </description>
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<title>Free Clinic for Public</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1333</link>
<description>Hyderabad House is organising Free Clinic with free food and clothing for every Saturday at Royal Hall from 12 noon to 5 pm.

Time : 12:00PM - 5:00PM.

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<title>Pratham Gala 2006</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1334</link>
<description>Pratham is a community based grass root organization that promotes education of slum dwelling children in India. 

No money is spent on immovable assets, construction, or infrastructure. The &quot;Pratha</description>
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<title>IDA Houston Annual Gala Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1335</link>
<description>IDA Houston Annual Gala Celebration.The Indian Doctors Charity Clinic was established in March 1999 and has successfully completed 5 years of service to Houstonians of all ethnic groups once a week, S</description>
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<title>Rock Stars</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1319</link>
<description>Balaji Management Presents Rock Stars 2006 show. Featuring : Salman Khan, John Abraham, Shahid Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Malika Shrewat, Esha Deol.

Tickets Are Available At :
PATEL BROTH</description>
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<title>11th Annual Asian/Pacific Heritage Festival </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1324</link>
<description>Asian Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA) is hosting its 11th Annual Asian/Pacific Heritage Festival at the Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, April 29 from 12pm to 7PM. Festival will highl</description>
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<title>3rd Annual Business Symposium</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1326</link>
<description>Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce presents Business Symposium 2006 - United In Business and Culture. The Austin Asian-American Chamber of Commerce was created to serve the Asian-American busin</description>
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<title>Free Clinic for Public </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1327</link>
<description>Hyderabad House is organising Free Clinic with free food and clothing for every Saturday at Royal Hall.

Time : 10:00AM - 3:00PM.

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<title>Swar Sandhya With Padmaja Phenany</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1328</link>
<description>Houston Maharashtra Mandal is delighted to host a musical extravaganza featuring Padmaja Phenany. Like a multi-floral bouquet, this Swar Sandhya will be an eclectic medley of old and new bhaavgeet, na</description>
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<title>Kumbham - Live Entertainment</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1329</link>
<description>Sri Meenakshi Temple Society cordially invites you with family &amp; friends to celebrate Kumbham - Annual Fundraising Dinner with Entertainment. Live Entertainment by AGNI Group, Canada.  

Time : 5:00</description>
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<title>Annual ACC Gala</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1325</link>
<description>Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce presents Annual Asian Chamber of Commerce Gala. The Austin Asian-American Chamber of Commerce was created to serve the Asian-American business community in Au</description>
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<title>Lecture on Raja Yoga</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1318</link>
<description>Raja Yoga - Lecture hosted by Vedanta Society of Greater Houston. Vedanta Society of Greater Houston is a spiritual non-profit organization founded in 2002 with the merging of Ramakrishna Vedanta Cent</description>
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<title>2006 Sino-US Small Business Development Forum &amp; Expo (April 26 - April 29)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=860</link>
<description>General Information:

With China joining the WTO, a whole new world of economic challenge and opportunity is emerging. The 2006 Sino-US Small Business Development Forum &amp; Expo will provide an enviro</description>
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<title>Atif Aslam - Live in Concert</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1105</link>
<description>Atif Aslam Live in Concert alongiwth UK's No.1 Bhangra Group RDB hosted by Dhoom Entertainment at Performing Arts Theatre.

Time : 8:30PM
Contact : Performing Arts Theatre
 


 
 
 
 
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<title>Free Clinic for Public</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1103</link>
<description>Hyderabad House is organising Free Clinic with free food and clothing for every Saturday at Royal Hall from 12 noon to 5 pm.

Time : 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Contact : Hyderabad House



 
 
 
 
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<title>Sabhaashdaa Cheenu - Drama</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1104</link>
<description>Bharathi Kalai Manram is organising Sabhaashdaa Cheenu Drama. A Non-Profit organization serving the Greater Houston area, for the past 30 years, serving the Tamil community. 

Tickets : Members: FRE</description>
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<title>International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show (April 14-16)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1102</link>
<description>INTERNATIONAL GEM &amp; JEWELRY SHOW: Herbert A Duke, Sr., founded the very first commercial gem and jewelry show 37 years ago to sell creations of gems and jewelry directly to the public.



 
 
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<title>South Asia Night 2006</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1101</link>
<description>South Asian Society organising South Asia Night 2006.The South Asian Society is a cultural organization and is focused on the goal of uniting people through culture.

Contact : Rice University


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<title>Tamil Class Competition</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1100</link>
<description>Bharathi Kalai Manram is organising Tamil Class Competition on april 9th 2006 at Houton.A Non-Profit organization serving the Greater Houston area, for the past 30 years, serving the Tamil community. </description>
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<title>Free Clinic for Public</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1098</link>
<description>Hyderabad House is organising Free Clinic with free food and clothing for every Saturday at Royal Hall from 12 noon to 5 pm.

Time : 10:00AM - 3:00PM
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<title>Sarod Concert by Tejendra Majumdar</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1099</link>
<description>Indian Music Society of Houston is organising Sarod Concert by Tejendra Majumdar (disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan) and Yogesh Samsi on Tabla at Jones Hall.

Time : 8:00PM
Contact : Dr. Rucha Sheth</description>
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<title>Annual Yugadi Celeberation</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=911</link>
<description>Kannada Vrinda is organising Annual Yugadi Celebrations which includes Release of new Kannada Vrinda Directory, Childrens program, Fashion show, Delicious Dinner and Kannada Drama.

Time: 6:30PM

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<title>Gazal &amp; Thumri - Sangeet</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1097</link>
<description>While listening to Rajeev&#8217;s harmonium accompaniment one can hardly imagine that this superb artist is a Self-taught &amp; Self-made musician. After his intense involvement for many years in Vintage Car Re</description>
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<title>Kamasutra Jewelry Show</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=1096</link>
<description>Art Karat semi precious jewelry presents Kamasutra Adesirous Jewelry Show. Art Karat brings you a fascinating collection of the rarest jewelry pieces designed by Ashak Amal Modi, a world renowned jewe</description>
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<title>Fourth Annual Gold Networking Event</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=910</link>
<description>Fourth Annual Gold Networking Event hosted by IACCGH.

Contact: IACCGH


 
 
 
 
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<title>Volunteering Program </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=909</link>
<description>The South Asian Society is organising Volunteering Program. The Rice University South Asian Society is a student organization dedicated to spreading awareness of the cultures of South Asia.

Contact</description>
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<title>Volunteers Needed: Fairy Godmother Project</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=859</link>
<description>The Fairy Godmother Project of Houston collects new and gently used prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, cocktail dresses and accessories year-round. They are provided for free to students in the Houston</description>
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<title>Varunapuri Kuravanji - Dance Drama </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=908</link>
<description>Nrtya Production - School of Bharatanatyam - Indian Classical Dance celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Nrtya Production organising Varunapuri Kuravanji - Dance Drama.

Program Details: 
3:00 PM to 4:</description>
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<title>IAA 2006 Series - Carnatic-Hindustani Quintet</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=907</link>
<description>IAA opens the 2006 season with an instrumental concert for which the maestros of the two schools, Carnatic and Hindustani, have composed special repertoire of two hours of a super-jugalbandi performan</description>
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<title>SAVE THE DATE: Third Thursday Networking Mixer</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=858</link>
<description>NAAAP-Houston's monthly Third Thursday mixers are designed as a professional networking function for NAAAP members and other Asian American professionals in the Houston area. These signature events ty</description>
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<title>Holi Dhuleti</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=896</link>
<description>Shri Radha Krishna Temple is organising the celebration of Holi Dhuleti on March 15, 2006.

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<title>Holi Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=895</link>
<description>Hindu Worship Society Temple is organising holi celebration on march 14, 2006. The Hindu Worship Society Temple is the oldest Hindu Temple in Houston. This temple strives to meet the needs of all the </description>
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<title>Sunday Lecture</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=893</link>
<description>Hindu Worship Society Temple is organising Lecture for Sunday service from 12 pm to 12:45 pm. The Hindu Worship Society Temple is the oldest Hindu Temple in Houston. This temple strives to meet the ne</description>
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<title>Fusian Friday</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=865</link>
<description>Generasian Radio &amp; H.Y.P.E presents Turntablas on the bayou Fusian Friday featuing DJ Rekha special guest from one of the most influential south Asians in the United States.
 
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<title>Italian American Reconciliation - Play (March 10 - March 19)</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=897</link>
<description>Shunya Theatre presents Italian American Reconciliation Play. Written by John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Ninaad Vaidya. $10 if purchased by February 25, 2006

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Friday &amp; Saturday : 8:00PM
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<title>Sunday Lecture</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=864</link>
<description>Hindu Worship Society Temple is organising Lecture for Sunday service from 12 pm to 12:45 pm. The Hindu Worship Society Temple is the oldest Hindu Temple in Houston. This temple strives to meet the ne</description>
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<title>Volunteers Needed: Habitat for Humanity Volunteering</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=857</link>
<description>Houston Habitat for Humanity and Oprah&#8217;s Angel Network are building 50 homes for families displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. NAAAP-Houston is recruiting our members and other community-minded i</description>
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<title>Faces of India</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=856</link>
<description>&quot;Faces of India&quot; photographs by Michele Wambaugh, from her 6-year project documenting women and tribals in India plus many fashion fantasy images of Indo-American beauty contestants 
from Houston Ope</description>
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<title>Conoco Phillips Rodeo Run</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=762</link>
<description>Houston Rodeo Run Tradition Continues with 10K Run &amp; 5K Run/Walk.
Runners, walkers, families and friends of all ages are invited to participate in the 19th annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run on February</description>
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<title>Out-pacing Cancer Walk-A-Thon</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=763</link>
<description>The Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association (HMPA) is sponsoring our first annual &#8220;Out-Pacing Cancer&#8221; Walk-A-Thon!!! 
The purpose of this walk-a-thon is to raise money for cancer treatment and res</description>
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<title>Free Clinic for Public</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=764</link>
<description>Hyderabad House is organising Free Clinic with free food and clothing for every Saturday at Royal Hall. 
Time : 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM 
Contact :  Hyderabad House
Organizer :  Hyderabad House 
 
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<title>Daya&#8217;s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser: Hope through Harmony</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=765</link>
<description>Honorary Chair of the event : First Lady Anita Perry
Daya&#8217;s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser: Hope through Harmony presents Penn Masala An all male a cappella group. 
Penn Masala is the n</description>
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<title>World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=646</link>
<description>Kick off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a Texas-sized picnic like no other! Teams go head to head in a stiff competition for the best barbecue title. Judging is serious business, and trophi</description>
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<title>Houston Family Magazine's annual Camp Fair </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=649</link>
<description>Local, regional and out of state camps converge on Houston to promote their summer camps! Meet &amp; greet camp counselors to choose the best for your kids this summer!
Contact Person: Kimberly Davis 
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<title>World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=645</link>
<description>Kick off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a Texas-sized picnic like no other! Teams go head to head in a stiff competition for the best barbecue title. Judging is serious business, and trophi</description>
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<title>Lecture By Sri Girishbhai Shah </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=760</link>
<description>Jain Society of Houston, Inc organising Lecture by Sri Girishbhai Shah.Jainism is one of the oldest religions. A detailed discussion of Jain history would be very long. It covers many different period</description>
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<title>Salsa Group Lessons and After party</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=761</link>
<description>NetIP Houston welcomes you to a night of learning the sensual moves of Salsa. Ms. Sonia and NetIP are teaming up once again to bring you a full hour of salsa group classes, and a 2 hour after party wi</description>
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<title>Lecture By Sri Girishbhai Shah </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=759</link>
<description>Jain Society of Houston, Inc organising Lecture by Sri Girishbhai Shah.Jainism is one of the oldest religions. A detailed discussion of Jain history would be very long. It covers many different period</description>
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<title>World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=644</link>
<description>Kick off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a Texas-sized picnic like no other! Teams go head to head in a stiff competition for the best barbecue title. Judging is serious business, and trophi</description>
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<title>NBA  All-Star Week </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=699</link>
<description>Led by Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are in the swing of the 2005/2006 NBA season at Toyota Center. David Carr continues to drive the Houston Texans 2005 NFL experience over at Relia</description>
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<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=698</link>
<description>Led by Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are in the swing of the 2005/2006 NBA season at Toyota Center. David Carr continues to drive the Houston Texans 2005 NFL experience over at Relia</description>
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<title>NBA  All-Star Week </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=697</link>
<description>Led by Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are in the swing of the 2005/2006 NBA season at Toyota Center. David Carr continues to drive the Houston Texans 2005 NFL experience over at Relia</description>
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<title>NBA  All-Star Week </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=696</link>
<description>Led by Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are in the swing of the 2005/2006 NBA season at Toyota Center. David Carr continues to drive the Houston Texans 2005 NFL experience over at Relia</description>
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<title>NBA  All-Star Week </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=695</link>
<description>Led by Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are in the swing of the 2005/2006 NBA season at Toyota Center. David Carr continues to drive the Houston Texans 2005 NFL experience over at Relia</description>
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<title>Valentines Day Holiday Project </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=693</link>
<description>Holidays are times for connecting-- with family...friends...the community at large. Many thousands of our neighbors are cut off from this connection due to health problems, advanced age, or other circ</description>
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<title>Devotional music </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=694</link>
<description>Houston Kannada Vrinda And Sri Meenakshi Temple Society Cordially invite you to Sri Purandara Dasara Aradhane A day of devotional music by children and adults.
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Morning session starting  at </description>
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<title>Business Opportunities in Manufacturing </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=692</link>
<description>Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Commerce  (GDIACC) cordially invites you to explore business opportunities in manufacturing. The meeting is organized in cooperation with the Engineering Export</description>
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<title>20th Annual Career and Education Day </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=648</link>
<description>1001 Avenida de las Amercias Lunch will be provided -Child care is offered for FREE-Comprehensive Financial Aid and Scholarship information-Special workshops for counselors and educators PARENTS ARE I</description>
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<title>Exercise with your Baby - Free Community Event </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=647</link>
<description>Exercise with your Baby - Free Community Event 
Time: 9:00am 
Contact Person: Kim Wauhop 
 
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<title>India Fair 2006 </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=608</link>
<description>India culture center and India House, Houston along with major Indo-American Organisations celebrate India Fair 2006 which includes Indias 57th Republic day and Ground Breaking Ceremony of India house</description>
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<title>Houston Ballet welcomes Les Grands Ballets Canadiens&#8217; presentation of Minus One. </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=175</link>
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<title>Houston Ballet welcomes Les Grands Ballets Canadiens&#8217; presentation of Minus One. </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=173</link>
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<title>Houston Ballet welcomes Les Grands Ballets Canadiens&#8217; presentation of Minus One. </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=174</link>
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<title>Da Camera of Houston presents the Wayne Shorter Quartet</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=106</link>
<description></description>
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<title>Theatre Under The Stars presents Chicago</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=105</link>
<description>Start From Oct.11th-23rd 2005.....
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<title>Annual Village Art Car Show rolls out </title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=103</link>
<description></description>
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<title>Treasures from Olana: Landscapes by Frederic Edwin Church</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=104</link>
<description>Start From:-- Oct 9th through Jan. 8th.</description>
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<title>The 20th annual Wings Over Houston Airshow takes flight</title>
<link>http://www.desidirectory.com/Usr_Event_Details.asp?region=Houston&amp;EventID=102</link>
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Where the skies hosts precision flying, aerobatics and equipment demonstrations. Ground exhibitions include a collection of modern military jets and World War II warplanes. </description>
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