Leaping into the season Houston Ballet leaps into its 1997-98 season with a world premiere at the Wortham Theater Center. The Four Temperaments, featuring music by Hindemith, and Jiri Kylian's Sinfonietta, with music by Leos Janacek. While the Beazley collection includes items dating from 1878 to the present, museum officials say its primary focus is the first half of the 20th century, considered the heyday of the great liners. Younger children are admitted free. Bluegrass sounds The pickin' and strummin' sounds of bluegrass music will fill the air Saturday and Sunday when Traders Village presents its Bluegrass Revival.
Officials say numerous other bluegrass acts also have been booked for the festival's two stages.
Performances will be under cover in the Traders Village Expo Pavilion, so the event will be held rain or shine. Food and beverages will be sold, and rides for children will be available.