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3 | 4 | 5 - Houston-Huelva Sister City Association – Spain and Benjamin Franklin’s influence to support the American Revolution
All day 2017.04.05 Spain and Benjamin Franklin’s influence to Support the American Revolution Join us for an event related to the important relationship between Spain and the USA! The high point of the day will be an examination of Benjamin Franklin’s Influence on Spain to support the American Revolution presented by Dr. Thomas E. Chavez. Dr. Chavez will discuss Benjamin Franklin from his early correspondence with the Prince of Spain through his election as an honorary member of the Spanish Royal Academy of History. Franklin, whom the Spanish always referred to as Dr. Franklin, corresponded and negotiated with Spanish officials and intellectuals. The success of Franklin’s encounters with Spain led directly to the establishment of the United States and effectively hid the record of his efforts from common knowledge. A whole new and refreshing side to the story is housed in the archives of Spain. EVENT INFORMATION DATE
Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 3:00 to 6:00 PM VENUE
Rice University – Herring Hall, Room 100
6100 Main St,
Houston, TX , 77005
832-202-5040 PARKING
Self-paid parking, Central Campus Garage, under McNair Hall (Jones School of Business)
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10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 - Sister Cities of Houston – Youth Talent Showcases 2017
All day 2017.04.14-2018.04.13 Art – Poetry – Essays – Film – Photography You are invited to compete in one, some or all of these Youth Talent Showcases. Deadline: 5pm, Friday, April 14, 2017 Houston Grand Prize: $300
National Grand Prize: $1,000 Deadline for the National competition is May 1, 2017. Find more information about the national competition at www.sistercitiesinternational.org Sister Cities Houston pays national competition fees and delivery costs for Houston grand prize winners. Contacts for for questions and submissions for each competition category: Young Artists, Young Authors, Young Filmmakers, Photography.
| 15 - Houston-Taipei Society – Taiwan “Night” Market in Houston
All day 2017.04.15  Houston-Taipei Society members and family enjoyed the Taiwan “night” market style festivities in Houston. 
Where: 5885 West Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017 Time: HTS members aim to be there at 11:00 AM if you wish to join former HTS president, Jackson Chang for a brief intro of this popular Taiwanese experience (meet at building entry), but actual festivities are from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Additional information: Carpooling is recommended, no RSVP is needed, no admission fees. For more info visit www.taiwanyeshouston.com (info also on the HTS website www.houstontaipeisociety.org).
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17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 - Houston-Taipei Society – The Maturation of a Mini-Dragon: Seventy Years of the Republic of China on Taiwan – April 22, 2017
All day 2017.04.22  The Republic of China on Taiwan’s success by the 21st Century as a vibrant post-industrial and progressive society is the result of successful innovations in political, economic, and social regimes. Despite obstacles in diplomacy and international relations, the country’s survival and prosperity have been the result of design and in response to Taiwan’s regional and international environment. Fourteen specialists on Taiwan affairs from across the United States and Taiwan will chronicle these processes, discuss how each is interlocked, and present near-term scenarios for Taiwan’s domestic development and relations in the region and with the United States. Visit the Houston-Taipei Society website for more details: http://www.houstontaipeisociety.org/
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24 | 25 - Sister Cities of Houston – April Board Meeting
All day 2017.04.25 East West Bank/Conference Room – On the last Tuesday of each month, the Board of Directors of Sister Cities of Houston meet to discuss ongoing business and initiatives. The Board is composed of five elected members of the Executive Committee, four at large board members and one ex officio representative from each Sister City organization.
| 26 | 27 - Houston-Tampico Sister City Association – Boom in Tierra Mexicana! Photo Gallery
All day 2017.04.27-2017.05.25  The Houston-Tampico Sister City Association cordially invites you to the opening ceremony of: Boom in Tierra Mexicana! Selected historical photographs of the first oil boom in Mexico from 1900-1930 will be on view from April 27-May 25, 2017. Marco Bracamontes, curator. Opening reception:
Date: Wednesday May 3, 2017
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: Williams Tower Gallery
Address: 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, Texas 77056
Parking: Williams Tower structure adjacent to the building Generously supported by:
Santa Fe Natural Gas – Alpha Deepwater Services
Marcos y Asociados – Rodriguez Davalos Abogados
City of Houston – BDO (281) 793-8577 www.marcobracamontes.com
| 28 | 29 - Houston-Tampico Sister City Association presents “Destination CDMX”
All day 2017.04.29  Houston-Tampico Sister City Association invites you to the opening ceremony of “Destination CDMX” (“Destino CDMX”). Selected images of the history of tourism from the U.S. to Mexico City from 1873-1957. Marco Bracamontres, curator Opening reception:
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Location:
Houston City Hall
901 Bagby St.
Houston, Texas 77002 Free street parking after 6:00 pm Generously supported by:
University of Houston
City of Houston In memory of Professor of Tourism Rodolfo Casparius (U of H) (281) 793-8577
www.marcobracamontes.com
| 30 - Application deadline for Sister Cities International 2017 Annual Awards
All day 2017.04.30 The deadline for the Sister Cities International 2017 Annual Awards is April 30, 2017. There is no fee to apply. This is a great opportunity to highlight your sister city program’s achievements and bring international recognition to your community’s contribution to citizen diplomacy. Award categories include:
•Best Overall
•Innovation in Arts & Culture
•Economic Development
•Humanitarian Assistance, and
•Youth & Education Volunteer of the Year, and Youth Leadership. Award winners will be honored during our 61st Annual Conference in Virginia Beach, VA July 13-16, 2017.
All applications are due April 30, 2017.
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