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Warriors, Tombs, and Temples: China’s Enduring Legacy
March 30 – September 3, 2012
Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, declared one of the top 10 museum exhibitions by…
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Kristin Chenowith
May 23, 2012
In a rare concert appearance, Emmy and Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth will perform songs from her latest…
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Comicpalooza 2012
May 25 – 27, 2012
Comicpalooza is a three-day sci-fi and fantasy extravaganza in Downtown Houston. Join celebrities such as Star…
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Green Houston

Houston, a city known as the Energy Capital of the World, is also a progressive place where environmental initiatives abound. It's entirely possible for visitors to take a completely green trip to Houston—right down to the environmentally-friendly visitors guide (download this pdf version instead of printing).

 

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The EPA's Green Power Partnership hailed the City of Houston as the No.1 municipal purchaser of green power in the nation and a crucial leader in the alternative energy trend – with 25% of the City of Houston's total electricity purchased from wind energy.

 

 
MetroRail at Rice University

Whether you are traveling to or around Houston, you'll find a plethora of clean energy options.
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From water conservation to newly installed LCD Energy Star-rated TV's, see which Houston hotels are going green.
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Bayou Bend Azalea Trail

Find out how 50,000 bear cans, seaweed-based fertilizer, and plastic lumber make these Houston activities eco-friendly.
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  Farmers Market

Houston is home to many restaurants that are leading the way when it comes to sustainable dining.  Read more »


 



George R. Brown Convention Center and Kinder Lake at night

Houston's Convention Facilities are part of a city-wide effort to create an environmental and social sustainability integration of energy-efficient facilities.
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