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Cigna Sunday Streets Houston: Asia Society Texas
Cigna Sunday Streets Houston creates a family-friendly opportunity to be physically active. One Sunday a month, selected Houston streets are closed to motorized traffic allowing Houstonians to cycle, walk, run, dance, and socialize in the street. The November route will start on Caroline Street, then move south to include Asia Society Texas Center, finally extending until the corner of Binz and Chenevert Street.
When:
November 1, 2015 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where
Cigna Sunday Streets Houston creates a family-friendly opportunity to be physically active. One Sunday a month, selected Houston streets are closed to motorized traffic allowing Houstonians to cycle, walk, run, dance, and socialize in the street. The November route will start on Caroline Street near the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC), then move south to include Asia Society Texas Center and run down Caroline until Binz Street, finally extending until the corner of Binz and Chenevert Street.
Asia Society Texas Center Activities
Activities will take place from 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Kung Fu Panda 2 Screening | 12:00 pm
Lovable panda Po and his friends return to battle a peacock villain, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past. Recommended for all ages – film rated PG for sequences of martial arts action and mild violence.
Complimentary Exhibitions | FREE Tours at 12:30 and 1:15 pm
Explore our newest exhibitions featuring contemporary Asian artists’ interpretations of the natural world. Free admission to Drawn from Nature courtesy of Teri and Jeff Lee. Admission to Yeesookyung is always free. Recommended for all ages.
Artist Talk with Sopheap Pich | 2:00 pm
Cambodia’s most prominent contemporary artist discusses his works and their connection to the natural world. Program begins at 2 pm and a ticket is required. Please click here to purchase. Recommended for all ages.
Chinese Stenciling
Recreate Chinese motifs on a commemorative Asia Society Texas Center fan. Recommended for all ages.
Contemporary Craft Activity
Enjoy in a themed project led by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Recommended for all ages.
Mochi ice cream and Lao photography sales
Purchase a tasty treat from Japan or an image from rural life in Southeast Asia.
Origami Activity
Learn classic designs from the Japanese tradition of folding paper with local origamist Max Nguyen. Recommended for all ages.
Rangoli Creation
Take part in a community rangoli activity, using colored sand to design a piece of Indian folk art. Recommended for all ages.
Silk Screening Activity
Design your own piece in this activity led by Contemporary Art Museum Houston. Recommended for all ages.
Cost:
Free and Open to the Public
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
(713) 496-9901
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