Dr. Melanie Johnson is the president and CEO for The Health Museum, a place filled with hands-on exhibits that are not only a ton of fun, they are also memorable experiences from which children (and parents) can learn a lot about the human body. With exhibits like The Germ Factory, the Grossology Lab (an adventure through the digestive system), and Final 48, their crime solving lab that goes along the DNA & Fear labs, visitors can play and learn. Since they're open for free on Thursday, there is no reason not to put them on your list for the holidays and museum memberships are inexpensive gifts of great value!They also have camps set up for the holidays so parents, check out their website: www.thehealthmuseum.org

Houston Community College and their new Centers of Excellence

Eiki Isomura is the Principal Conductor of Opera in the Heights and Keith Chapman is their Director of Artistic Administration. They are kicking off their new season with Puccini's La Boheme, from November 11th through 19th and the rest of their season includes Bizet's The Pearl Fishers and Mark Adamo's Little Women, a production which was born in Houston. They perform with a full orchestra and it's a unique opportunity to see Opera in an intimate setting. We also discuss one of their most important missions: they represent opportunities for young professional to hone their skills onstage. Check out their season and get tickets online: www.operaintheheights.org

Guest: Katy Caldwell

Guests: Katya Dow; Brian Fischer

Guest: Kathryn Bauchelle

Guest: Dirk Van Tuerenhout

Guests: Alexandra Pruner; Steven Fenberg

Guests: Dr. Ana Trevino-Godfrey; Jonathan Godfrey

Guest: Jane Weiner