Museum opens doors to Cuba
KCAM – Contemporary Art Museum Fort Bend, 805 Ave. B, will host “Cuba Behind Open Doors,” a FotoFest Exhibition by Kevin Dougas West through May 1. This year’s theme is “Changing Circumstances: Looking at the Future of the Planet.” West addresses the restrictions on travel between the U.S. and Cuba being lifted in 2015. His photography takes a colorful and personal look at a country whose recent history has been dramatically changed with this new openness.
“I tend to seek out the stories most people don’t or can’t tell,” West said. “Cuba has been on my bucket list for over 10 years, and when travel restrictions were eased in 2015, three weeks later I was on a flight to Havana. I love the place, the music, art, people, history. It’s a country frozen in 1959, and how lucky I was to see it.” His photos include “Cigar Lady of Havana,” above. The opening artist reception is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 19.
Visit: http://2016biennial. fotofest.org/ for details.
KCAM– Contemporary Art Museum Fort Bend is participating in this year’s biennial FotoFest.
This year’s theme — “Changing Circumstances: Looking at the Future of the Planet” — features an array of work that offers commentary on the world and its rapid evolution.
The museum will feature “Cuba Behind Open Doors,” the work of Kevin Douglas West. In light of recent political developments, West addresses the restrictions on travel between the United States and Cuba being lifted in 2015. West’s photography takes a colorful and personal look at a country whose recent history has been dramatically changed with this new openness.
Many of the subjects in West’s work for the exhibition feature the people of Cuba, including their place amongthe architecture.
He also highlights the time lock of the 1950s in the country including the cars, fashion and other elements that remain from that time period.
“Cuba Behind Open Doors” is on view at the museum now through May 1. The opening reception for the artist is March 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the museum.
West lives in Katy and is a founding supporter and director of the KCAM film school.
The museum is located at 805 Ave. B in Katy. Visit 2016biennial.fotofest.org for details.
Comedic play aims for laughs
“Chinglish” is a play by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang. It’s a comedy about an American businessman desperate to launch a new enterprise in China. The play was originally produced on Broadway, but it is coming to the World Theater from March 17-20.
For more details, call 832-552-5115, email worldtheatertexas@gmail.com, or visit www.worldwidestage.org/. World Theater is located at 1012 S. Mason in Katy.
Library friends host event
The annual book sale sponsored by Friends of Katy Library will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Katy VFW Hall, 6202 George Bush Drive in Katy.
The sale features used books for adults and children. Hardbacks $1, paperbacks 50 cents. Children’s books 3 for $1. All profits go to fund Katy Library children and adult programs.
Sisters raise heirloom veggies
Join local heirloom experts and storytellers, the Gunter sisters, Pam and Leah, for a March 22 lecture on growing heirloom vegetables at the Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center.
These sisters grow 150 varieties of the “living antiques.” Learn what heirloom seeds are, what makes them “heirloom quality,” where to buy them, how to grow them and howto save the seeds. Also, learn to make natural organic pesticides in your kitchen. The onehour program will begin at 11 a.m.
The center is located at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, Houston. For information, email glaziersec@pct3.com or call 713-274-3250.
Pick up pointers unique to area
The Maud Smith Marks Library will host the Master Gardeners of Harris County’s Green Thumb series. Once a month, they meet to discuss topics unique to gardening in the Houston area. This month, on March 19 at 10 a.m., attendees can learn all about raised beds and low-volume-irrigation.
The library is located at 1815 Westgreen Blvd. in Katy. For more information and to register, call 281-492-8592. Seating is extremely limited for this class.
Egg hunt offers free fun for kids
Commissioner Steve Radack and Harris County Precinct 3 will present Easter Egg Extravaganza on March 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Bear Creek Pioneers Park, in Bear Creek Drive Pavilion #6.
The free event includes a coloring contest, ahomemade Easter egg contest and a most creative homemade basket contest. The Easter egg hunts begin at 11 a.m. The four categories are for ages 0-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-7 years and 8-9 years. For more information, call 281-463-6300.
The park is located at 3535 War Memorial in Houston.
Plaza features Baskets, Bunnies
Children can celebrate Easter at Baskets and Bunnies at Harvest Plaza, 5701 Third St., in downtown Katy, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Katy Market Days for Baskets and Bunnies. Kids can enjoy games, activities and crafts while they wait to visit and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Food and craft vendors will be available at Katy Market Days from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Get an overview of the system
Andrew Hardwick, a public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, will present a program on “The Ins and Outs of Social Security” on March 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library.
Hardwick will provide an overview of Social Security and the Medicare program. Learn how and when to apply; the differences between Medicare Parts A,B,C, and D; and online tools at the Social Security Administration’s website. He will also discuss survivor and disability benefits and retirement planning. Hardwick has worked for the Social Security Administration for more than 30 years.
This presentation is free and open to the public. People aged 60-65, as well as their family members and caregivers, are encouraged to attend. For moreinformation, call 281395-1311. The library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. in Katy.
Tourney aids those who are ill
A sporting clay tournament to benefit the Ballard House will be March 24 at Westside Sporting Grounds in Brookshire. Check-in is at 8 a.m. Start time is 9 a.m. with a barbecue lunch to follow.
The Ballard House provides completely free lodging for patients and their families traveling to the Houston area to receive medical treatment for a life-threatening illness.
Cost is $200 for a single entry or $800 for a fourperson team. For more information, visit www. theballardhouse.org.
Capture nature using phones
The Katy Prairie Conservancy will present “Unplugged Adventure: Phonetastic Texas Wildflower Photography” for all ages on March 26 from 9-10:30 a.m.
Guests will turn their smartphones into powerful nature cameras in this unique class. Each registered guest will be equipped with a smartphone lens kit and then go on a fun and interactive Texas wildflower photography walk on the beautiful Indiangrass Preserve. Cost is $10 per person, which includes a lens kit for each participant.
The event requires advance registration at katyprairie.org. Click the “Visit” tab to find “Events.” Walking shoes, clothing layers, gloves and a hat are recommended, since the prairie tends to be chillier and windier than an urban setting. Participants are also encouraged to bring water, cameras, binoculars and snacks, if desired. For information and directions, visit www.katyprairie.org.
Libraries close for Easter
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed on the weekend of March 25-27, in observance of the Easter holiday. Regular library hours will resume on March28.
The online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books, streaming music and movies, or using the research databases.
For more information, call 281-633-4734.
Cheerleaders host spring show
The Katy Bengal Brigade and Cheerleaders Booster Club present the Heart of Katy Craft Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 2, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Katy High School.
Free admission. The event includes a variety of food and arts/crafts booths.
For information, email heartofkatycraftshow@gmail.com or call 832-4645476. Katy High School is located at 6331 Highway Blvd.
New water park seek workers
Applications for a Texas-sized pool of 800 seasonal, part-time jobs ranging from water safety to guest relations are now available at Typhoon Texas Waterpark, west Houston’s newest family destination — set to open May 28 across from Katy Mills Mall.
Applications can be accessed at the park’s website, www.TyphoonTexas.com.
Completed applications submitted online will be reviewed by the park’s management team. Applicants will be contacted for interviews at Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Road.
Typhoon Texas will be open daily, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. from May 28 through Labor Day. The park also will be open for special themed nights, group gatherings for schools, churches and company outings.