Archive for April 2nd, 2007

Apr2

Offbeat Houston - May 17, 2007

Think you’ve seen all of Houston? Until you’ve seen a coffin that looks like an airplane, Mussolini’s shaving kit, and a thousand Chinese soldiers guarding the tomb of their Emperor, you haven’t even begun!

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Filed in: Events Offbeat Houston

Apr2

John C. Haley, M.D. “Body Parts” Museum

Down in the basement of the DeBakey Building at the Baylor College of Medicine is perhaps the oddest museum you’ll ever see.

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Filed in: Houston Museums Offbeat Houston


Apr2

1940 Air Terminal Museum

This art deco style terminal takes you back to the golden age of air travel. Even if you don’t remember the days when air travel was glamorous and travelers dressed in their finest clothes, you’ll feel a sense of nostalgia as you view the photos and artifacts of that grand era.

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Filed in: Family Fun Offbeat Houston

Apr2

You Are What You Write On

The folks at Tanglewood Pharmacy have compiled a creative and fun collection of more than 80 autographs of notables with a connection to Houston.

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Filed in: Places to Shop Offbeat Houston


Apr2

Houston Sports Museum

The Finger Furniture store on the Gulf Freeway is set on the former site of Buff Stadium, the home of the Houston Buffs baseball team.

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Filed in: Houston Sports Offbeat Houston

Apr2

Big Profits from Small Booklets - April 24, 2007

Use what you know to write small booklets you can turn into big money. This three-hour seminar shows you how.

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Filed in: Events


Apr2

Mystery Shopping for Fun and Profit - May 31, 2007

Imagine getting paid to shop in your favorite stores and eat in your favorite restaurants. Plus, get free merchandise and food! Mystery shoppers do!

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Apr2

Dimassi’s

Dimassi’s is the progenitor of the Middle Eastern cafeteria-style restaurants that are now popular in Houston.

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Filed in: Houston Dining




 

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