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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mason Park to host sensory-friendly screenings
Literary/Fine Arts Festival set for Saturday
BY ROBERT SAUCEDO, PROGRAMMING FOR ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA HOUSTON
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pril is Autism Awareness Month, and to help spread autism awareness, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is hosting sensory- friendly screenings this month of HOME and PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 at its Mason Road theater. Screenings will occur at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Saturday. These sensory-friendly screenings will feature special settings designed to provide a comfortable and distraction-light screening of films for families. These screenings will feature lights set at pre-show level during the film, sound that is turned slightly down, no previews or advertisements and a slightly relaxed “No Talking” policy that forgives the occasional, uncontrolled disturbance. In addition, all ages will be welcome to these screenings. Audiences are encouraged to come watch two of this spring’s biggest films in a safe, welcoming environment. HOME stars the voices of Rihanna and Jim Parsons in a charming animated story about an accident-prone alien who is banished from his race, but finds friendship in a quick-witted human girl. Together, the two of them teamup to find their families and, in the process, create a bridge of friendship between two species caught in an intergalactic misunderstanding. PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 returns Kevin James to his popular role as a clueless security guard. When Blart takes his teenage daughter to Las Vegas for a security-guard expo, he accidently stumbles across a heist and must or-
'Auditions set for A Little Princess, Sara Crewe' The award-winning Fort Bend Theatre will be holding coldreading auditions for the delightful adaptation of the classic story of A Little Princess, Sara Crewe. Auditions are to be held Saturday from 1-4 p.m., and Sunday from 6-9 pm. Cast hopefuls are asked to bring a recent headshot or photograph and resume. This show is part of an A.R.T. players class production for those actors who are most interested in professional training. If cast, actors will be required to pay a $200 tuition.
Tradition Bank hosting art exhibit Kevin James reprises his role as mall cop Paul Blart at special sensory-friendly screenings as part of autism awareness. ganize a team of misfit security guards to help him retake a casino from terrorists. It’s DIE HARD for the whole family. If you’re looking to share the theater experience with your family, don’t miss these screenings designed to provide the perfect theatrical outing for those with autism. For tickets, visit www.drafthouse.com.
Comedy abounds as Fort Bend Theatre presents 'The Foreigner' Larry Shue’s outrageous comedy, "The Foreigner," opens at the award-winning Fort Bend Theatre, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. on April 10 to May 3. What does a shy Englishman in search of rest do when he visits a fishing lodge in Georgia? In this hilarious farce, Charlie Baker, a proofreader by day and a boring husband by night, adopts the persona of a foreigner who doesn't understand English. When others begin to speak freely around him, he not only becomes privy to secrets both
dangerous and frivolous, he also discovers an adventurous extrovert within himself. The Foreigner cast features Troy Faldyn as Charlie, Austin Heps as Ellard, Donna Underwood as Betty, Kate Higgs as Catherine, Joshua Pickle as David and Dennis Kiker as Owen. Fort Bend Theatre is located at 2815 North Main Street in Stafford. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $14 for children, and can be purchased online at www. fortbendtheatre.com.
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Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) and Tradition Bank have teamed up to host The Periwinkle Foundation presentation of 'Making a Mark,' an exhibition of art by children touched by cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children's Cancer and Hemotology Centers. The exhibit will begin with an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at Tradition Bank, 1515 S. Grand Parkway, Complimentary wine and cheese will be served.
The achievements of the area's young writers, artists and performers will be on display Saturday during the second annual Literary and Fine Arts Festival and Parade held at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. The event will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Organized by Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers and Fort Bend County Libraries, the event showcases the talents of Fort Bend children. A character parade invites children ages 3-10 to dress as their favorite book characters. In addition, essay and art competition entries from area school districts will be on display throughout the temporary gallery in the library. Honors and scholarships will be awarded to the winners. Area school districts' choirs, orchestras and dance teams also will perform. The library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. in Katy. The library's regular operations will be closed Saturday because of this event. Regular library hours will resume opn Monday.. For information, visit www. fortbendlfafp.com.
LaCenterra concert series begins with Gary-Michael Dahl Band Register now for The sounds of spring include tors are welcome to bring chairs children's musical live concerts at LaCenterra at and blankets and relax to the Cinco Ranch, and the free con- sounds of a group of instrumentheatre camps cert series will get under way talists and vocalists with a range Saturday with the music of the Gary-Michael Dahl Band. The show is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. in the courtyard. Visi-
of musical material. LaCenterra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard in Katy.
Katy Police Officers Association to sponsor Fish Fry and Auction The Katy Police Officers Association will sponsor its 35th annual Fish Fry and Auction on Tuesday, April 14, at the L.D. Robinson Pavilion in Katy. An all-you-can-eat catfish dinner will be served from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-11. Children under 6 are free. For tickets and information call the Katy Police Department at 281-391-4848. The pavilion is located next to the Merrell Center at 6301 S. Stadium in Katy.
Make plans now to attend one of the Fort Bend Theatre's musical theatre camps, including tributes to Annie, Frozen, Wizard of Oz and more. Camp registration is open to members only through Thursday, April 16. To become a member, check under the "Get Involved" tab on the website, wwwe.fortbendtheatre.com. The camp will culminate with a free showcase for parents, family and friends. These camps are popular and always fill up fast. To enroll your child or children for a camp, call 281-2083333.
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