FWIW, I got exhibit tickets through a friend, who is a Museum of Science member. (They're the hosts.) They offer (a very limited number of) tickets way in advance to members, and she offered me the opportunity.

As for this exhibit, I think that there is some thing where you have to still pay to get into the MOS, before you get into the exhibit. So look into, like, getting the subscription pass from your local library to get into the MOS, because the Museum is outrageously expensive.

Nutty, I was just teasing. Sorry if it sounded otherwise.

(No problem! I didn't take it that way!) The whole MOS thing is a rant of mine -- who goes to a museum that costs $15 to get into?? Only tourists, I think, and that's bad for the local population. So it's a good thing that local libraries have subscription season passes.

The question is, do they still need volunteers for managing the exhibit? Ellen sent me a link about that a while ago, and I should follow up.

Dana, do you get to keep your music?

No. Unless I xeroxed it, which would violate copyright, and would also only give me the vocal parts, and then blocks of time when the orchestra's playing.

Where and when is this performance? Dare I hope it's not completely sold out already?

July 1 and 2, and it's not sold out yet. Furthermore, if you give me a little bit of time to figure out how it works, I can get you a 20% discount on tickets.

I'm sure they'll release a CD of one of the performances, at some point, although god knows what city.

And I found out that Howard Shore isn't conducting ours. Sniff. Oh, well.

So it's a good thing that local libraries have subscription season passes.

And how would an out-of-state, er, tourist get one of these?

Hm. Probably by getting a local resident with a library card to hosey the pass for you. Preferably, way far in advance, since weekend days are hugely popular and it tends to be first come, first served in the hoseying department.

(Also I don't think the pass gets you in free any more, only discounted; but I don't know for sure.)

July 1 and 2, and it's not sold out yet. Furthermore, if you give me a little bit of time to figure out how it works, I can get you a 20% discount on tickets.

That would be great. I just was trying to find the concert tickets on ticketmaster and it gave me no love at all.

*kicks computer*

I'm taking vacation that week to move, but hopefully I'll be able to take a break at that point for Houston. I will certainly need it at that point.

It's available at Ticketmaster, but it's also available through the Jones Hall box office, and you won't get charged fees up the ass like Ticketmaster. Plus, discount. I think you should just be able to give them my name, but I'll let you know once I've figured out the process.

Thanks, Dana. I haven't been to Houston often, but it's not too long a drive, and I'd love to hear this concert.

t sigh They're not doing it here! Not fair. I'd even go.