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Cinco de Mayo is soooo much more than drinking cheep Mexican beer and stuffing your face with queso.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla, where the holiday is called El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla(English: The Day of the Battle of Puebla). The date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. In the state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoz Seguín. Contrary to widespread popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day—the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico—which is actually celebrated on September 16. (Info from Wikipedia)

One stop you can make along your celebratory day is at Mo's ...A Place for Steaks! They along with Momentum Volvo present the 5th Annual "Run for The Roses" Kentucky Derby Party honoring Holly Harwood Skolkin and benefiting the Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation at Mo's... A Place for Steaks. The mint julips start flowing at 2:00pm but the horse race post time is 5:24pm...so pace yourself you crazy drunk!
Tickets are $40.00 in advance and $50.00 Day of the Event and it's an even worth experiencing at least once! To use your credit card to purchases tickets, please contact Autumn Ayers at (713) 622-3610.
PLUS, there will be complimentary mint julep's, derby-tini's (pink martini), quesidillas, guacamole with wonton chips, and assorted sushi. You can enjoy betting on the races, the silent auction, and of course make sure you wear your favorite hat because there is the highly anticipated hat contest and DISH will be a judge!

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!

And this is probably our very favorite! CANTARE Houstonconcludes Season Nine with "French Toast: A Tip of the Glass to Chanson." Please join for an effervescent evening of French choral and solo music! Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton joins the singers of CANTARE in a concert of choral part-songs by Debussy, Ravel and Badings, as well as solo art songs by Chausson, Debussy, Duparc and Fauré. Ms. Barton'simpressive resumé is rapidly expanding, and her artistry and style are sure to wow CANTARE's audiences. Ms. Barton will be accompanied by Houston pianist Keith Weber. John Markert is the featured pianist for CANTARE. Purchase Tickets »

The program is at First Congressional Church and begins at 7:30.

So...HAPPY CINCO de MAYOOOOOOO!!!