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Explore Abilities Day at Children's Museum - Halloween
Children's Museum Houston to host exclusive Halloween-themed event featuring Houston Ballet, therapy dogs and more! Monday, Oct. 11, beginning at 10 a.m.
Houston needs better public transit to job centers, study concludes
Houston's job centers need to be better connected to the regional transportation network, according to a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Levy Park Conservancy to Host Healthy Bites to Save Lives with Famed Chef and Author Rocco DiSpirito on Oct. 21
Individuals and families encouraged to attend this free festival at Levy Park
The Levy Park Conservancy (LPC) presents Healthy Bites to Save Lives, a festival headlined by award-winning chef, author and lifestyle crusader Rocco DiSpirito and featuring Houston-area celebrities, chefs and experts to “Celebrate All that is Houston” on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The public is invited to this free event at Levy Park, 3801 Eastside St., which is sponsored by Dr. Mehmet Oz’s HealthCorps.org and will raise funds to assist students in Texas who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
The Plant Project Houston Launches PLANTChella -a Fun, FREE Three-Day Green Event for First Anniversary
The Plant Project Houston, the first Black woman-owned plant shop in Houston, is inviting the community to their first-ever “PLANTChella”; a fun, FREE, three-day Green event, July 29-31, 2022, in celebration of their 1-Year Anniversary in Houston!
Dacamera Announces Lineup for 2022/2023 Season and Second Annual Houston Summerjazz
Highlights include appearances by violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Emanuel Ax; the Houston premiere of Osvaldo Golijov’s Falling Out of Time, the world premiere of Kendrick Scott’s Unearthed and the DACAMERA debut of Paris’s Ensemble Intercontemporain; plus appearances by jazz stars Branford Marsalis, Cecile McLorin Salvant and Christian McBride
Mayor's Back To School Fest Presented By Shell Provides Thousands Of Students And Families With Backpacks, School Supplies, And Health Screenings
Mayor Sylvester Turner will welcome thousands of students and their families to the 12th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fest presented by Shell on Saturday, August 13, 2022. After two years as a drive-through, no-contact distribution due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will make its return to an in-person event at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Ars Lyrica features three young opera stars in a gender-bending twist of Handel's cantata
Lauren Snouffer, Key’mon Murrah, and Cecelia McKinley return to Houston for Handel's “Clori, Tirsi, e Fileno” on Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm
Grammy-nominated music organization Ars Lyrica Houston welcomes three young opera stars to perform Handel's Clori, Tirsi, e Fileno with full Baroque orchestra on Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm in Zilkha Hall. This concert will also be available to watch digitally through high-quality livestream.
Rice University Students to Relax and Unwind With Therapy Pets During Finals
During final exam days, Rice University students will have the chance to socialize and share furry snuggles with dogs and cats of various breeds Dec. 6-8 at the university’s Fondren Library, 6100 Main St.
Ralph Cooper Recognized at Harris County Commissioner Court for Being Inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame
To recognize a media legend who has kept Houston-area residents informed about sports and news for more than a half century, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis congratulated Ralph Cooper at Commissioners Court on Tuesday for his induction into Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
Public Art of the University of Houston System Announces New Leadership
María C. Gaztambide to Serve as Director & Chief Curator
For the first time in its nearly 50-year history, Public Art of the University of Houston System is expanding its staff to ensure sustained leadership and curatorial vision for the collection. As part of a recently developed strategic plan, María C. Gaztambide has been named director and chief curator. Gaztambide comes to UHS from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) where she served as associate director of the International Center for Arts of the Americas.
Comcast to Honor Some of Houston’s Finest During Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast will honor eight community volunteers at the fourth-annual Comcast Hispanic Hero Awards. The honorees will be recognized for their commitment to making a difference in the community through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement. Comcast will also donate $1,000 to the nonprofit organization of each honoree’s choice.
Space Center Houston Opens New Holiday Tradition
Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, open now-Jan. 5
Guests can now embark on a unique adventure when experiencing Space Center Houston’s Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, a new, immersive holiday lights tradition bringing guests the most technologically advanced light display in Texas nightly through Jan. 5.
City of Houston Delegation Strengthens Bilateral Relationships and Business Opportunities During Trade Mission to West Africa
A high-profile delegation from the City of Houston, led by Mayor Sylvester Turner, recently completed a week-long trade and investment mission visiting Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana.
The Ensemble Theatre Celebrates Gospel Music Icon Mahalia Jackson
The Ensemble Theatre celebrates gospel music icon Mahalia Jackson in the musical Mahalia, by Tom Stolz and directed by Shirley Marks Whitmore, with musical direction by Melanie Bivens; Opening Night and Media reception, Thursday, January 26, 2017, 6:30 p.m.
The Ensemble Theatre Kicks off Audience Choice “The Nacirema Society”
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season audience choice, The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years, by Pearl Cleage and directed by Eileen J. Morris with Opening Night and media reception, Thursday, March 23, 2017.
Mayor Turner Creates Cancer Cluster Strike Team to Assist Residents
Standing alongside Houstonians who have lost loved ones to cancer, Mayor Sylvester Turner urgently called on Union Pacific Railroad to buy out or relocate residents living near UP's contaminated Houston Wood Preserving site.
Sing for Hope Reception & World AIDS Day Luncheon 2017
Earlier this year, AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. and Avenue 360 Health & Wellness formed a strategic alliance. Both organizations play a vital role in ending new infections while supporting those who are HIV positive by offering comprehensive care. By combining the human side of HIV care and the medical side of HIV care, the whole person is served. For the first time, these two organizations were the benefiting agencies for the annual World AIDS Day Luncheon and the underwriter event, a Sing for Hope tribute.
Levy Park Conservancy and the Lunar and Planetary Institute Present International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 28 at Levy Park
Levy Park Conservancy (LPC) and the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) present an International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) public event from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Levy Park, where visitors of all ages can learn about lunar science and exploration. Houstonians are invited to join the world-wide celebration at Levy Park which includes hands-on educational activities for children, short presentations for the entire family led by LPI scientists, and night sky viewing – weather permitting.
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Surprises Student with the 100,000th My Home Library
Gift marks program milestone and a total of 600,000 books distributed since inception, a $3 million investment
TOMORROW, Friday, December 10, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation will give the gift of reading and officially distribute the 100,000th My Home Library. The Foundation in partnership with HISD will surprise a lucky Scarborough Elementary 3rd grade student with a home library of six new books in a special event to be held at Scarborough Elementary School in HISD.
A Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driver Safety Is Coming to Houston to Stop the #1 Killer of Teens
The Tire Rack Street Survival® Teen Driving School is happening at the Houston Police Academy, 17000 Aldine Westfield Rd, Houston, TX 77073 on Saturday, April 15th, 2017 from 8:30am – 4:30pm. The event is hosted by Houston Chapter BMW CCA.
