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Special Homeschool Discount offers at Toyota Center

Walking With Dinosaurs
April 2-4th 2008
Toyota Center, Houston

Special Student Price on April 3, 11:00am

DISCOUNTED SEATS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY SHOWS.

Walking With Dinosaurs - April 2-4, 2008

Toyota Center is proud to welcome Walking with Dinosaurs – The Live Experience, Locally Presented by Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, to Houston in April 2008. Based on the BBC television series, this tour will feature 15 life-sized dinosaurs interacting in a realistic prehistoric setting created on the arena floor of Toyota Center. Audiences will marvel at the story of the creatures who dominated the Earth for 200-million-years. Walking With Dinosaurs – The Live Experience is a $15 million-dollar production which features life size dinosaurs walking, roaring and clashing right before your eyes.
Learn more about the tour here.
video preview.

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

DISCOUNTED SEATS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY SHOWS.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Ticket prices:
$79.50 seats are not discounted
$65.00 seats are not discounted
$49.50 seats discounted to $44.50
$35.00 seats discounted to $30.00
$25.00 seats are not discounted
$18.50 Student Price on the April 3, 11:00am Show Only

Walking with Dinosaurs Order Form in pdf format

To purchase discounted tickets for any of these events, please contact  Hilary Huffy  at 713-758-7577 or complete and mail the pdf order forms.
Tickets On Sale NOW!
Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Toyota Center, Houston
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!!!!!!

To pre-order tickets for homeschool groups sales:
1. Call  Hilary Huffy at  713-758-7577  or
2. Fax your order to 713-758-7555  or
3. Send your completed order form and payment to the address listed on the form.

Tickets for all events are subject to availability. Group pricing for homeschoolers. Save on ticket prices and service fees.

Please let others know about these events.  Please copy and distribute the order forms to other homeschoolers you think might be interested in these events.

Printable Order Form in PDF format will be available here for each event.

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Toyota Center
1510 Polk Street
Houston, TX  77003
Click here for further information about the new downtown arena and Rockets Home.
The Toyota Center main entrance is at La Branch and Polk Street

  Maps:
  - street map and driving directions in pdf - Toyota Center Map
  - additional map with parking garages and surface lots in downtown Houston *updated*
  - map showing location of the Toyota Center.
  - map that shows downtown buildings including Toyota Center

Click here for more events:

Taffie Events page - statewide events of interest to Homeschoolers.

Broadway in Houston Group Sales for Homeschoolers.

Houston Rockets Homeschool Day -
Thanks for the great turnout!

PAST EVENTS:

Harlem Globetrotters February 8 at 7pm and February 9, 2008 at 1:30pm

Toyota Center is proud to welcome the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters as they bring their 2008 ‘Magic As Ever’ North American Tour to Houston for two shows on February 8 and 9, 2008! Sponsored by Campbell’s Soup, the Globetrotters will once again take on the New York Nationals with their unique style of basketball that guarantees a good time for the whole family! Don’t miss your chance to see these world-famous athletes when they come to Houston in 2008!

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

Deadline to purchase tickets will be  January 21, 2008.
Group discount prices:
$39.00 seats are discounted to $32.00
$26.00 seats are discounted to $19.00

Harlem Globetrotters Order Form in pdf format

Doodlebops Live in Concert February 3, 2008 at 1pm and 4pm

Toyota Center is proud to welcome Doodlebops Live! as they “Get on the Bus” to Houston on February 3! Deedee, Rooney, and Moe will come center stage to perform your favorite songs from their hit TV show on Playhouse Disney. Kids will be out of their seat and on their feet as they sing and dance along with the ultimate rockin’ band live in an unforgettable musical experience! Don’t miss your chance to see Doodlebops Live! at Toyota Center in February!

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

Deadline to purchase tickets will be January 21, 2008.
Group discount prices:

$36 seats are not discounted
$30.00 seats are discounted to $27.00
$24.00 seats are discounted to $21.00
$18.00 seats are discounted to $15.00

Doodlebops Order Form in pdf format

Playhouse Disney December 30, 2007 at 3pm and 6:30pm

The event will feature characters from the enormously popular block of Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney programs such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins, Handy Manny, and My Friends Tigger & Pooh. The original storyline follows this colorful cast as they set off in their own unique ways to create and contribute songs and music for an unforgettable musical party at Mickey’s Clubhouse. Don’t miss your chance to see these Disney stars live on stage at Toyota Center on December 30th!

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

Deadline to purchase tickets will be December 14th, 2007.
Ticket prices:
$28.00 seats are discounted to $25.00
$23.00 seats are discounted to $20.00
$18.00 seats are discounted to $15.00

Playhouse Disney Order Form in pdf format

The Wiggles Live! August 26, 2007

Get ready to wiggle because Toyota Center is proud to welcome The Wiggles to Houston for 2 shows on Sunday, August 26th! Sam, Murray, Jeff, and Anthony will be joined by their friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword as they make children sing, laugh, and dance during their all-new Racing to the Rainbow Live tour! Don’t miss your chance to see The Wiggles live at Toyota Center this summer!

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

Deadline to purchase tickets will be August 10, 2007.

The discounted offer will include the $3 OFF ON ONLY $28.00 and $23.00 TICKETS other price levels will be regular price.

Ticket prices:
$35.00
$28.00 seats are discounted to $25.00
$23.00 seats are discounted to $20.00
$18.00

Wiggles Order Form in pdf format

Harlem Globetrotters Friday, February 9 at 7pm and
Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 1:30pm

The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2007 ‘Nothing Like It’ North American Tour to Houston. Sponsored by Campbell’s Soup, the Globetrotters will take the court for a doubleheader on Friday, February 9th, AND Saturday, February 10th, 2007 against the New York Nationals at Toyota Center. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

Deadline to purchase tickets will be Friday, January 26, 2007.
Group discount prices:
$38.00 seats are discounted to $33.00
$24.00 seats are discounted to $17.00
$17.00 seats are discounted to $13.00

Harlem Globetrotters Order Form in pdf format

Doodlebops Live in Concert January 13, 2007 at 1pm

Rock along with the Doodlebops as they “Get on the Bus” to Houston, TX in their first ever live U.S. concert tour!  Deedee, Rooney and Moe will come center stage to perform your favorite songs from their hit TV show on Playhouse Disney.  Kids will be out of their seat, on their feet as they sing and dance along with the ultimate rockin’ band live in an unforgettable musical experience!

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

Deadline to purchase tickets will be Friday, January 5, 2007.
Group discount prices:
$23.00 seats are discounted to $20.00
$18.00 seats are discounted to $15.00

Doodlebops Order Form in pdf format

Bill Gaither in Concert - October 15, 2006 at 3:30pm.
Toyota Center, Houston

Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band are back on the road, bringing the Gaither Give It Away Tour 2006, "Throw Your Heart Wide Open – Give It Away " to Toyota Center on Sunday, October 15, 2006.

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

Deadline to purchase tickets will be September 29, 2006.
Group discount prices:
$35.50 seats are discounted to $33.50
$25.50 seats are discounted to $23.50
$19.50 seats are discounted to $17.50
Bill Gaither Order Form in pdf format

Wiggles LIVE
Thursday Aug 3, 2006 at 3pm and 6:30pm
Toyota Center, Houston

Get ready to rock, roll… and WIGGLE! The Wiggles LIVE! hits Houston August 3rd at Toyota Center. Join Greg, Murray, Anthony & Jeff, as they take to the stage for this ALL NEW fun-filled, toe-tapping LIVE production. Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability.

Order Early for Best Seats!
Deadline to purchase tickets will be July 21, 2006.
Group Discount Prices:
$27.50 seats are discounted to $25.50
$22.50 seats are discounted to $20.50

Wiggles LIVE Order Form in pdf format

Champions on Ice - July 15, 2006 at 3pm.
Toyota Center, Houston

CANCELLED due to travel issues, refunds can be obtained at point of purchase.

John Hancock Champions On Ice is coming to the Toyota Center on Saturday, July 15 for one exciting performance at 3pm. This is the figure skating event you don't want to miss! This year's show features the skaters who will compete in the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. And they'll come directly from the Olympics to the United States to appear in the 2006 Tour of John Hancock Champions On Ice. It's your chance to see gold, silver and bronze medal performances!

Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Order Early for Best Seats!

Deadline to purchase tickets will be March 17, 2006.
Group discount prices:
$65 seats are discounted to $60
$45 seats are discounted to $40

Champions on Ice Order Form in pdf format

Cirque du Soleil presents DELIRIUM
Sat. March 11, 2006 at 2pm
Toyota Center, Houston
(limited seats available)

Since its beginnings in 1984, over 50 million spectators in over a hundred cities on four continents have been thrilled by Cirque du Soleil. DELIRIUM is an urban tale, a state-of-the-art mix of music, dance, theatre, and multimedia. Pumped by this re-energized Cirque du Soleil rhythm, the DELIRIUM tour transports audiences into a universe of delirious sensory folly. Don’t miss your chance to see their first live arena tour! Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability.

Order Early for Best Seats!
Deadline to purchase tickets will be March 3, 2006.
Group Discount Prices:
$125.00 seats are discounted to $112.50
$99.50 seats are discounted to $89.55
$69.50 seats are discounted to $62.55

Cirque du Soleil Order Form in pdf format

Harlem Globetrotters
Friday, February 10 at 7pm and Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 1:30pm
Toyota Center, Houston

Don't miss your chance to join the World Famous Harlem Glodetrotters in celebrating their 80th Anniversary. They will be bringing their 2006 'Unstoppable' North American Tour to Houston for a Doubleheader February 10 and 11, 2006. Our Group discount also includes admission to Globetrotters University.

Globetrotter University is a session that is designed to demonstrate the Globetrotters' basketball tricks to the kids. They will also be pulling kids out of the audience to try and teach them some of these tricks. In addition, they will discuss to the kids the importance of not doing drugs, doing homework, and going to college. This will take place approximately an hour and a half before the game. 5:15pm on Fri and 11:45am on Sat. Late arrivals will not be allowed to enter.

There will be discount tickets offered. Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability.
Lower Level Seating Available! Order Early for Best Seats!
Deadline to purchase tickets will be February 3, 2006.
Group Discount Prices:
Friday, February 10, 2006 at 7pm
$17.00 seats are discounted to $10.00
$25.00 seats are discounted to $18.00
$32.00 seats are discounted to $25.00
Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 1:30pm
$17.00 seats are discounted to $12.00
$25.00 seats are discounted to $20.00
$32.00 seats are discounted to $27.00

Harlem Globetrotters Order Form in pdf format

NBA Jam Session
Thurs.-Mon February 16-20, 2006
At the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
(Exact dates and times will be subject to availability)

2006 NBA Jam Session presented by Nokia is the world’s largest interactive basketball theme park featuring over 350,000 square feet of non-stop NBA All-Star entertainment. Jam Session presented by Nokia is where fans of all ages can experience the sights and sounds of NBA All-Star ….All under one roof!
Meet NBA & WNBA All-Star players & legends and collect their autographs, shoot 3-pointers, slam dunk, drive to the basket and score on 10 different basketball courts, watch your kids slam dunk at the Kids Zone, "Measure Up" your hand and shoe sizes to your favorite NBA and WNBA players and much, much more.

Hours of operation:
2/16 4p-10p
2/17 9a-10p
2/18 9a-10p
2/19 9a-3p
2/20 9a-5p
Please indicate your desired start time when placing orders.
ex: 2/17 11am, 2/16 6pm and so on...

Deadline to purchase tickets will be February 10, 2006.
Group discount prices:
Adults: $20 seats are discounted to $15
Kids (3-12): $12 seats are discounted to $10

NBA JAM Session Order Form in pdf format

Smuckers Stars on Ice
Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 4pm

Join in the excitement as the Emmy Award-winning Smucker's Stars on Ice Tour begins its 20th Anniversary Celebration! See figure skating's brightest stars in America's premier figure skating tour. Produced by Scott Hamilton, "A Show...about The Show" will take you on a journey filled with great skating, great memories and all of the creativity and humor you have come to expect from Stars on Ice. The 2006 season will feature Olympic and World Champions - Jamie Salé & David Pelletier, Elena Berezhnaya & Anton Sikharulidze, Todd Eldredge, Alexei Yagudin, and special guest star Kurt Browning!
By popular request, our group discount will include the option for better seats with more leg-room, closer to the arena floor. Tickets are subject to availability.
Group Discount Prices:
$45.00 seats are discounted to $35.00
$25.00 seats are discounted to $15.00
Order Deadline January 12, 2006. Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!

Spanish Riding School of Vienna
December 10, 2005 at 7:30pm and December 11, 2005 at 2:30pm

For the first time in more than 15 years, the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and its amazing troop of 30 dancing Lipizzaner stallions are coming to America for an extensive fall tour. The dates coincide with the 60th anniversary of U.S. General George Patton rescue of the 425-year-old Lipizzaner breed.
This extremely rare cultural event is not to be missed - as one would have to travel to Vienna to see The Dancing White Stallions perform their exquisite Equestrian Ballet. The elegant riders and beautiful white Lipizzaner Stallions are the only remaining pure exponents of the classical art of dressage. Using only the most pure-bred Lipizzaner Stallions in the world, you will be charmed and mesmerized by the accomplishments of the 30 horses and 10 riders taking part in this truly magical exhibition. Once seen, there is no mistaking why The Spanish Riding School of Vienna is world renowned for their unique display of choreographed movements that have to be seen to be believed!.
By popular request, our group discount will include the option for better seats with more leg-room, closer to the arena floor. Tickets are subject to availability.
Group Discount Prices:
$75.00 seats are discounted to $65.00
$55.00 seats are discounted to $45.00
$35.00 seats are discounted to $25.00
Order Deadline Dec 2nd, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!

Rice vs UT - NCAA Men's Basketball
Monday, Dec 5, 2005 at 7pm
Toyota Center, Houston

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE- to see the match up not seen in more than nine years when both schools played in the since disbanded Southwest Conference, this game is considered long overdue. With Rice coming off a 19-12 season and entering its first season in Conference USA and Texas ranking in the top tier of several preseason polls. Texas leads the overall series between the two schools with 129 wins in 188 games.

There will be discount tickets offered. Your order will be processed with best available seating. Seating is subject to availability. Deadline to purchase tickets will be November 25, 2005.
Ticket prices include:
$22.00 seats are discounted to $17.00
$15.00 seats are discounted to $10.00

Harlem Globetrotters - February 11, 2005 at 7:30pm and February 12, 2005 at 1pm

Thanks for the orders, 253 homeschoolers attended!

Includes Globetrotter University and Special Photo-sesssion.
Lower Level Seating! Order Early for Best Seats!
Bigger, Better and More Fun than ever, the Harlem Globetrotters come to the Toyota Center on Friday and Saturday, February 11th and 12th for their First Double Header in Houston! See amazing slams, spectacular ball tricks and half-court shots that will entertain the entire family.
You're Invited! Bring your camera because our group is invited to enter the doors early for a special pre-game photo session at 5:30pm on Friday and on Saturday at 11am followed by a session of Globetrotter University. This is an exclusive opportunity to interact with these world class athletes. Late arrivals will not be allowed to enter.
Group Discount Prices:
By popular request, our group discount will include the option for better seats with more leg-room, closer to the arena floor. Tickets are subject to availability. Friday- $23, $16, $10
Saturday-$25, $18, $12
add $5 handling per total order.

Harlem Globetrotters Order Form in pdf format

TJ Maxx 2004 Tour of Gymnastics Champions - November 20, 2004 at 7pm

Bigger and better in 2004 with 30 cities across the nation on board for the post-Olympic Tour of U.S. Olympic and World Championship Team members. Group Discount Prices: $20, $12

TJ MAXX Order Form in pdf format

USA Women's Basketball Family Packets - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 7:30pm

Discount family pack orders for homeschoolers for this Toyota Center event.
The USA Women's National Basketball Team will be playing the Japanese Women's National Team this pre-Olympic exhibition. Don't miss 12 of the top 20 US women's basketball players including: Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird, Dawn Staley along with Houston's own Sheryl Swoopes and Tina Thompson. Don't miss your chance to see a once-in-a-lifetime game between the USA Women's National Team vs the Japanese Women's National Team!
Family Packets have two pricing options, either $45 or $65 per packet and you may also purchase additional individual tickets.
Each Family Packet includes 4 game tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 drinks.

April 13th  USA Family Pack Order Form in pdf format
Please print out and write the word "homeschool" on your order form so Jason can track our group sales.

Harlem Globetrotters - February 8, 2004 at 3pm

See amazing slams, spectacular ball tricks and half-court shots that will entertain the entire family. Along with great ticket prices, groups are invited to Globetrotter University, a pre-game photo session, and a post-game photo session. Ticket prices start as low as $10 each.

Globetrotter University is a session that is designed to demonstrate the Globetrotters' basketball tricks to the kids. They will also be pulling kids out of the audience to try and teach them some of these tricks. In addition, they will discuss to the kids the importance of not doing drugs, doing homework, and going to college. This will take place approximately an hour and a half before the game.

After the Globetrotter University, the Globetrotters will hold a photo session where kids can take pictures with the Globetrotters. Immediately following the game, the Globetrotters will hold an autograph session in which the kids can get autographs from the Globetrotters.

February 8  Harlem Globetrotters Order Form in pdf format

Smuckers Stars on Ice - Friday, January 23, 2004 at 7:30pm

An extraordinary cast of figure skating's most revered stars including 2002 Olympic Gold medalist and skating phenom Alexei Yagudin, world-renowned 2002 Olympic Pair Champions Jamie Sale & David Pelletier of Canada and Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze of Russia, and World Champion and six-time U.S. National Champion Todd Eldredge. Also returning to the production is World Champion Yuka Sato, World Silver medalists and three-time U.S. National Pair Champions Jenni Meno and Todd Sand, and World Bronze medalists and three-time U.S. National Pair Champions Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman.

Houston will also be host to two very Special Guest Stars: four-time U.S. National Champion, four-time World Champion and Olympic Gold medalist Scott Hamilton, along with two-time Olympic Champion Ekaterina Gordeeva.

January 23  Smuckers Stars on Ice Order Form in pdf format

Bill Gaither and Homecoming Friends - December 12, 2004

Gospel great Bill Gaither will appear along with a cavalcade of singers, musicians and comedians, whose collective talents have been honored with countless awards, including Grammy's, Doves and ASCAP's first-ever Songwriter of the Century.

December 12  Bill Gaither and Homecoming Friends Order Form in pdf format

Michael W Smith Christmastime - December 10, 2003

Grammy award winner Michael W Smith is joined by Point of Grace and The Katinasfor the special Michael W. Smith's Christmastime Tour. Smith began his career as Amy Grant's keyboard player and has sold more than 9 million albums over the course of his career.

December 10  Michael W Smith Christmastime Order Form in pdf format


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