SPECIAL EVENTS

The Houston Museum of Natural Science revs up the summer heat with an outstanding lineup for Summer 2009’s Mixers &Elixirs. The perfect party, where the science club meets the social set, happens every Friday night starting June 5th.  This festive phenomenon is the perfect blend of dancing under the dinosaurs to the sultry sounds of some of Houston’s most popular bands, combined with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar, every Friday night through Aug. 28.

The beautiful crowd has never looked so smart! Pop on over to our place, mingle with some party people, clink a few cocktail glasses, and break out your best dance moves. Hitting this scene is a sure sign of intelligence.

At 6 p.m., the soiree begins in the Grand Entry Hall with DJ Gracie Chavez mixing it up on the ones and twos. Then, the doors to the Hall of Paleontology open at 7 p.m. for live entertainment. Groove to the soulful sounds of Grady Gaines & The Texas Upsetters; dance through the 80’s with Molly and the Ringwalds; cha-cha to Latin music provided by Mango Punch and Grupo Ka-Che - or enjoy any of the other dance-able bands in this year’s outstanding lineup.

2009 Entertainment Line-up:

June 5 Grady Gaines & the Texas Upsetters
June 12 TropiCrew
June 19 The Handsomes
June 26 Molly & the Ringwalds
July 3 Holiday weekend—Mixers resume July 10
July 10 The Fab 5
July 17 Mango Punch
July 24 Mambo Jazz Kings
July 31 The Chromatics
August 7 Commercial Art
August 14 Grupo Batacha
August 21 Yvonne Washington (pictured) & the Mix
August 28 Grupo Ka-Che

Partiers can take a break from the revelry and discover the ultimate full-dome experience in the Burke Baker Planetarium through U2, the first ever full-dome production featuring U2’s timeless classics and modern hits, set to lighting and animation effects using the latest in full-dome computer immersion. Songs include “With or Without You,” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” and “Vertigo.” In Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd’s legendary album returns, in a stellar production that utilizes all of the capacities of the Museum’s high-definition, full-dome video system. Fantastic sound and incredible images create an unforgettable experience. Separate ticket required.

Mixers and Elixirs is an event organized by The Houston Museum of Natural Science and is generously sponsored by Houston Area Volkswagen Dealers, TEXAS MONTHLY and Prop Rocks, Inc.

Tickets for Mixers and Elixirs are $13 for museum members, $15 for non-members and include a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. For tickets, or more information, visit www.hmns.org  or call 713-639-4629.