Bach Society, Sunday, April 29th

Here's a listing for the next Bach Society concert. Christ the King Lutheran Church is located near the Rice Village area which is full of small cafes and bistros, boutiques, bookstores, etc. Plan to arrive a couple of hours before the concert and enjoy the surrounding neighborhood.

On April 29 at 5:00 p.m., the Bach Society at Christ the King Lutheran Church will present the distinguished organist Martin Rost of Stralsund, Germany, in the dedicatory concert of Christ the King Church's new continuo organ. This concert, part of the Bach Society's Chamber Music series, is entitled "A Musical Journey across Europe" and includes secular music by composers from Germany, Spain, Italy, England, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and elsewhere.

Built by the firm of Taylor & Boody of Staunton, Virginia, the new organ has one manual with five stops:Gedackt 8'Blockflöte 4'Principal 2'Hohlquinte 2 2/3'Regal 8'It will have many uses; primarily it will be featured as a continuo organ in cantatas and orchestral works. It can also play beautifully some of the solo organ repertoire that is written for one manual alone.

The concert will take place in the parish hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Boulevard at Greenbriar. There is no admission charge; a free-will offering will be received to support the series. For more information visit our website at http://www.bachsocietyhouston.org/ or call (713) 523-2864.

BP MS 150 a Success, In More Ways Than One!

About 12,000 avid cyclists turned out this weekend for the BP MS 150, a 180 mile charity bicycle ride that supports multiple sclerosis. Sources include today's Houston Chronicle, in addition to personal accounts by family members who diligently attempted to drive safely through the throng of riders, while seeking BBQ and a burger in Fayetteville, Texas.

In Friday's Chronicle, there was mention that the ride is the most successful of its type in the U.S. and raised more than $1.8 million last year.

Since I don't want to plagarize from the Chronicle, click below to read a heart-warmer about how this charity event impacts people's lives for the better. We need a happy story to start the week, don't ya think?

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4738433.html

Reminder: Watch "Into the Wind" tonight

My friend Chris Page, the producer/editor of the documentary film "Into the Wind" is hosting an informal gathering tonight at the Fox and Hound (I-45 South) as I remember. Sorry folks, I won't be there, as I can barely hold my eyes open at 10:00 p.m., much less drive to the opposite side of town. I know, I need to get out more...

For those of you like me, who like to get some shut-eye, tune into the show as follows:

"Into the Wind" will air on PBS Houston Monday April 23, 2007 @ 10:00 pm (Central Time). Mark your calendar and tune in, tell your friends, set your DVR, Heck, buy the DVD :-) http://www.into-the-wind.com

"Into the Wind" is a year long powered paragliding adventure. Shot on location in scenic Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Mexico. "Into the Wind" will put you in the pilot's seat and take you on a journey of discovery where two new pilots learn to fly. This documentary features travel, surreal cinematography from the air, and awesome soundtrack, and even a sense of humor, making "Into the Wind" a must see for all audiences.