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Presents information on several arts-related events in the United States as of May 1999. Shows to be featured in line with the 1999 Houston International Festival; Preview of the third International Design Conference; Information on the exhibition `Stop Asking/We Exist: 25 African-American Craft Artists.'

The article offers information on the 2012 Houston Festival Fringe to be held in Houston, Texas in September 2012. FrenetiCore Dance Theater was key behind the establishment of the festival, which has now become part of FrenetiCore's annual schedule. The festival is juried with interest in avant-garde presentations in dance and film. The deadline for applications for the 2012 festival is on April 15, 2012.

The article highlights the CityFest Houston, a festival of evangelism which was held at the Eleanor Tinsley Park in Houston, Texas, on October 7 and 8, 2006. The King of Kings Skateboarding Ministry was serving as the opening act in the extreme-sports segment of the festival. Skateboarder Jay Haslip talked about how he has found God after being desperate and broken because of cocaine addiction. Luis Palau, the headliner for CityFest, concluded the event in the name of God.

Highlights the Houston International Festival in Texas. Rates offered at The Magnolia Hotel; Performance of dance, concerts and cooking demonstrations; Availability of several exotic fabrics.

Reports on the first weekend of the 1999 Houston International Festival and the 12th annual Art Car Weekend. Information on the Art Car Parade.

The article offers information on the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas from October 30-November 2, 2008. The said event highlighted the Country Living Classics exhibits wherein 30 reader-made quilts were displayed. The 30 reader-made quilts were made and showcased in commemoration of the magazine's 30th anniversary.

Announces the 24th annual International Quilt Festival to be held from October 29 to November 1, 1998 in Houston, Texas. Features of the festival; Views of Karey Bresenhan, president of Quilts Inc.

Provides information on FotoFest, a photography festival held in Houston, Texas. Number of exhibits that will be featured at the festival; Scheduled date of the festival; Contact information provided.

Mentions the 1997 Houston International Festival in Texas. The overall focus being on Asian cultures; Music from the World Music Stage being heavily pan-Caribbean; An appearance by Lubbock, Texas native Ned Sublette.

Presents a calendar for library events. Children's Literature Festival, which will be hosted by the Sam Houston State University Department of Library Science; The Sixth Annual Virginia Hamilton Conference, which will be held at Kent State University; The Ninth Annual Storytelling Festival, which will be held at the Connecticut Storytelling Center at Connecticut College in New London.

Reports on the change of venue of the "Essence" music festival, forced by the effects from Hurricane Katrina, from New Orleans, Louisiana to Houston, Texas to be held in July 2006. Comments one the decision of "Essence" President Michelle Ebanks; Information on the repair of Superdome facility.

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo officials had signed up for the rights to produce a 10-day summer festival that should begin in 2004, when they were renegotiating the event's contract for the new facilities at Reliant Park in Houstan, Texas. The 67-year-old Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo just ended a successful inaugural run at the Reliant Park facilities that feature Reliant Stadium. The potential festival, whether it would promote strawberries or some other agricultural item or flower as a featured product, has yet to be evaluated for sponsorship dollars that could be brought in separate to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The Houston Texans occupy the stadium from August 2003 through January 2004, while the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo has the other six months.