Infrastructure projects target 'food desert' south of Loop 610
An economic development tool known as a 380 agreement is being used to fund some $18 million worth of infrastructure and roadway improvements along a stretch of Texas 288 designed to attract grocery stores, restaurants ad other shops to a part of Houston that has virtually no commercial development.
Retailers have avoided the area between Orem Drive and Almeda-Genoa because Texas 288 doesn’t have any acess roads running parallel to its main lanes, said land developer Sam Yager III of Sam Yager Inc., which is developing the City Park residential project in the area.
Bruce Munro's FIELD OF LIGHT
Field of Light
Discovery Green is proud to host Field of Light, a dazzling art installation by internationally-acclaimed artist Bruce Munro. The vivid, temporary, site specific installation is now on display along the Brown Promenade through Feb. 8, 2015 and it is illuminated from 3 to 11 p.m. daily. The prime viewing hours of the exhibit are after dusk.
The Addams Family
A new stage of the Addams Family saga—and it’s every father's nightmare! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. She confides in her father, Gomez Addams, and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez must do something he's never done before: keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Looking for some Halloween fun? there’s no shortage in the Houston area!
Boo on the Boardwalk
Oct. 10-31
For the entire month of October, Kemah is hosting Boo on the Boardwalk where families can enjoy an array of Halloween themed activities. For the braver souls, face the dungeon of doom while the kids enjoy the Little Boo Haunted Fun house. Other attractions include pumpkin decorating, live entertainment and costume contests.
UHD Thursday Concerts
Houston native and Grammy nominated Corey Ledet plays classic and infectious Zydeco! The Zydeco Dots kick off the night of pure Houston fun! Discovery Green welcomes Pier and Beam, Preservation Houston’s next generation group to the concert tonight. Want to learn more? http://www.preservationhouston.org/pier-beam/ Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Cactus Music, Houston Press, 90.1 KPFT-FM, 90.9 KTSU-FM, KPRC, Houston Chronicle, Comcast, Univision. Win Dynamo tickets – sign up at the UHD table onsite.
Houston food trucks, restaurants to compete in 3rd annual Curry Crawl on May 18
The 3rd Annual Curry Crawl returns on Sunday, May 18th from 5-8 p.m. Hosted by Chef John Sikhattana of STRAITS (800 Sorella Court) and held at his restaurant in CITYCENTRE, this year’s line up of 10 competing food trucks and restaurants represent the best in culinary creativity and a variety of cultures and flavors.
Houston Dash host inaugural match
The Houston Dash played their inaugural match April 12 at BBVA Compass Stadium, falling 1-0 to the defending National Women's Soccer League champion Portland Thorns. Houston Dash's Osinachi Ohale heads the ball towards the goal against the Portland Thorns during their inaugural match April 12 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston.
Toddler Tuesdays presented by Amerigroup RealSolutions
Join KSBJ's Johnny Bravo for Discovery Green's 4th Annual Toddler April 8, April 15 and April 22 Tuesday Easter Egg Hunt. There will be 20,000 treats and prizes to "hunt". Prizes include Discovery Green Easter Baskets, Houston Rockets merchandise and more! The first egg hunt will begin promptly at 10:30 am, please plan to arrive early. Parents don't forget your camera! Peter Cottontail will be hopping by to take pictures with the kiddos! Pictures will begin at 9 am until 10:15 am and resume at 10:45 am.
Great Gobbler Thanksgiving with Santa at Children’s Museum Houston
Date: Nov. 27 and 29
Venue: Children’s Museum of Houston
Web: ww.cmhouston.org
Much like the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade where you see Santa at the end, the Children’s Museum of Houston is excited to host its 8th annual Great Gobbler Thanksgiving with Santa event where kids make their own floats, wear them, join the parade and meet Santa. Get into the holiday spirit with exhilarating activities and engage in the terrific Thanksgiving traditions.
Toddler Tuesdays presented by Amerigroup RealSolutions
Get ready to discover fun-filled activities and story time with your favorite storybook and look-a-like characters at Discovery Green on Tuesday, October 29 10:30 AM - 11:44 AM.
It’s Halloween in Gabbaland and the Gabba Gang is very excited—it's so much fun to dress up and pretend!
Get in the spirit by bringing your little ones dressed in their favorite costumes. Awards and prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!
Don't forget your camera! Kikks and Giggles will be on-site with Brobee.
Special thanks to Macaroni Kid for assisting with craft time!