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EL March Networking Happy Hour

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:30:00 GMT

EL March Networking Happy Hour
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 5:30 PM
End Time: 11-Mar-10 8:00 PM
Location: Pete's Dueling Piano Bar, Houston, TX 77002
Event Details:

EL March Networking Happy Hour
Thursday, March 11 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar (1201 Fannin St., Suite 310)
EL members receive their first drink free, complimentary appetizers for all.

For more details contact Karen at kstewart@crescent.com

Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

1201 Fannin St., Suite 310

Houston, TX 77002

38th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

38th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Start Date: 13-Mar-10 9:00 AM
End Time: 13-Mar-10 12:00 PM
Location: Buffalo Bayou - start line at San Felipe and Voss
Event Details:

38th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Saturday, March 13 | 9 am
Starting line is at San Felipe & Voss
Buffalo Bayou partnership sponsors Texas' largest canoe and kayak race - a 15-mile paddling experience from San Felipe and Voss to downtown's Sesquicentennial Park. Race begins at 9am and finish line festivities 11am-2pm with live music, awards ceremony, food and drink available for sale; $40 to enter race and free finish line festivities at Sesquicentennial Park; 713.752.0314 or www.buffalobayou.org.

For more information please contact Trudi at tsmith@buffalobayou.org

Buffalo Bayou - start line at San Felipe and Voss

Downtown Home Tour

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Downtown Home Tour
Start Date: 20-Mar-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 20-Mar-10 5:00 PM
Location: Bayou Lofts, Commerce Towers, Franklin Lofts, Hogg Palace, One Park Place, Post Rice Lofts and Four Seasons Residences
Event Details:

Saturday, March 20, 2010

12 noon – 5 pm

Tour Headquarters: Post Rice Lofts (909 Texas Ave.)

*Start the Tour at Headquarters

Presented by Houston Downtown Alliance, Downtown District, Continental Airlines, The Shops at Houston Center, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Heritage Texas Urban Properties, The Washington Wave and CultureMap

Live the high life!

Downtown is unlocking its doors and you have the key! Experience downtown living on a tour of private residences. Properties include: Commerce Towers, Bayou Lofts, Franklin Lofts, Hogg Palace, Four Seasons Residences, Post Rice Lofts, One Park Place and more! The tour offers guests the rare opportunity to view numerous downtown buildings in one afternoon. Move at your own pace, seeing what you want, when you want to see it. If walking isn’t your thing, catch a ride on our official Home Tour shuttle, The Washington Wave.

Tickets:

$15 for HDA members

$20 for non-members

*Online registration closes Friday, March 19 at 12 noon.

Purchase tickets HERE or 713.658.8938.

*Tickets will also be sold at Tour Headquarters on day of event

FREE VALET PARKING

at Post Rice Lofts

DISCOUNTS WITH YOUR HOME TOUR WRISTBAND on March 20

EAT & DRINK

*Bombay Pizza Co. (914 Main) - 20% discount on your entire purchase - located next to Commerce Towers

www.bombaypizzaco.com

*House of Blues Restaurant (1204 Caroline) - Free Chef's Appetizer with purchase of two entrees

www.hob.com/houston

*Cork Wine Bar (1201 San Jacinto) - Buy one glass of house wine, get the second glass free! For the non-wine drinkers, Cork is offering $1 domestic beers.
www.corkpavilions.com

THEATER

*10 admission (savings of $10) to Horse Head Theatre's Fault Lines

at the Brewery Tap (717 Franklin). To learn more about Horse Head Theatre's cool and laid back theater-going experience visit their website below.

www.horseheadtheatre.org

*Da Camera of Houston presents Brandon Lee Quintet (501 Texas Ave.) - receive 50% off tickets at the door at the Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center. Show at 8 pm.

Your Home Tour wristband can help you welcome home trumpeter and Houston native, Brandon Lee, for half off the regularly priced tickets.

www.dacamera.com

*Houston Ballet's American at Heart (501 Texas Ave.) - receive 50% off orchestra seats, located at the Wortham Theater Center. Purchase tickets at the box office, flash your Home Tour wristband to receive the discount. Show at 7:30 pm.

www.houstonballet.org

*Ars Lyrica's Springtime in Paris (800 Bagby) - receive 10% off tickets at the door of Zilkha Hall in the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Show starts at 7:30 pm.

www.arslyricahouston.org

Official Web sponsor

www.culturemap.com

More information on The Washington Wave

The Wave is Houston's 1st official and permitted jitney shuttle service in 15 years. The Wave makes mobility between popular cultural, entertainment, residential and business destinations within Houston easy, affordable, and fun with a growing fleet of high quality buses and centralized free parking at the southwest corner of Houston Avenue & Memorial Drive in Lot H. The Waves serve to address area's immediate and critical mobility needs, improve quality of life for residents, business owners, and visiting guests, and assist in the sustainability of growth and success.

Bayou Lofts, Commerce Towers, Franklin Lofts, Hogg Palace, One Park Place, Post Rice Lofts and Four Seasons Residences

Springtime in Paris

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Springtime in Paris
Start Date: 20-Mar-10 7:30 PM
End Time: 20-Mar-10 10:30 PM
Location: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston, TX 77002
Event Details:

An intimate and earthy program of French Baroque chamber works, and the Ars Lyrica debuts of two stars of the international early music scene, violinist Marc Destrubé and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Lane. With oboist Kathryn Montoya, gambist Barrett Sills, theorbist Michael Leopold, and harpsichordist Matthew Dirst.

LULLY   Trios pour le coucher du Roy
LE CAMUS   Airs de cours
COUPERIN    Selections from Les Nations and the 24e Ordre
MONTÉCLAIR    Pan et Sirinx

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

800 Bagby

Houston, TX 77002

Tour de Houston

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMT

Tour de Houston
Start Date: 21-Mar-10 6:30 AM
End Time: 21-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Location: James William Elementary, Katy, TX
Event Details:

Tour de Houston
Sunday, March 21 | 6:30 am
James William Elementary (3900 S. Peek Road, Katy TX)
Sixth Annual Bicycle Ride benefiting the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. EL is sponsoring Rest Stop #3 on the 70-mile route. We will need LOTS of volunteers here (i.e. 15-20 people to man this station)! Volunteers will need to report at 6:30 am the morning of the race to help set-up our tents and food/water stations. Recruit your friends!

For more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com or www.bbvacompasstourdehouston.com

James William Elementary

3900 S. Peek Road

Katy, TX

Loaves and Fishes

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Loaves and Fishes
Start Date: 25-Mar-10 11:00 AM
End Time: 25-Mar-10 12:30 PM
Location: Magnificat House
Event Details:

Loaves and Fishes
Thursday, March 25 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Magnificat House
Join us for Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen duty. Donate your lunch hour to serve those in need of a warm meal. This is a recurring event, every 4th Thursday of the month. They welcome donations (i.e pastic ware, cups/plates, loaves of bread)

To volunteer or for more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com

Magnificat House

Comicpalooza

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Comicpalooza
Start Date: 26-Mar-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 28-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
Event Details:

WHO:   The Intergalactic Nemesis
WHAT:   Comicpalooza
WHEN:   March 26-28
WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center, 3rd Floor; 1001 Avenida de las Americas
COST:   $30 for a three-day pass and can be purchased at the door or online at www.comicpalooza.com
WEB: www.theintergalacticnemesis.com
Not only is the Nemesis comic-book going to be for sale in "artist alley" at this one-of-a-kind three-day Houston comic-book extravaganza, but a teaser performance the Live-Action Graphic Novel Spectacular is going to be featured in the 3,000-seat theater with a Q&A to follow. Pick up a signed comic-book, then catch the spectacle. www.comicpalooza.com

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida de las Americas

Houston, TX 77010

The 29th Annual Houston Humane Society K-9 Fun Run and Walk: Wizard of Pawz

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

The 29th Annual Houston Humane Society K-9 Fun Run and Walk: Wizard of Pawz
Start Date: 28-Mar-10 10:00 AM
End Time: 28-Mar-10 5:00 PM
Location: Sam Houston Park Downtown, Houston, TX 77002
Event Details:

The 29th Annual K-9 Fun Run and Walk: The Wizard of Pawz

Sunday March 28, 2010

Calling all four-legged family members and their human companions. Join us for a 1-mile competitive run or a 1-mile non competitive jog/walk, followed refreshments, doggy costume contest and more.

Price: $20 - $25

Registration closing date, March 25, 2010

Click HERE to register!

Sam Houston Park Downtown

1100 Bagby

Houston, TX USA 77002

Loaves and Fishes

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Loaves and Fishes
Start Date: 21-Apr-10 11:00 AM
End Time: 21-Apr-10 12:30 PM
Location: Magnificat House
Event Details:

Loaves and Fishes
Thursday, April 21 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Magnificat House
Join us for Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen duty. Donate your lunch hour to serve those in need of a warm meal. This is a recurring event, every 4th Thursday of the month. They welcome donations (i.e pastic ware, cups/plates, loaves of bread)

To volunteer or for more details contact Deborah at dperdi@yahoo.com

Magnificat House

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:28:26 GMT

Start Date: 18-Apr-10 12:45 PM
End Time: 18-Apr-10 2:30 PM

House of Blues

1204 Caroline St.

Houston, TX USA 77002

Houston Young People for the Arts presents an evening fit for a Maharajah and Maharani with I Dream of Maharani on February 6, 2010

Heather Pray — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 6, 2010

CONTACT: Heather Pray, Co-Founder Houston Young People for the Arts

713-658-8938, heather@downtownhouston.org

Houston Young People for the Arts presents an evening fit for a Maharajah and Maharani with I Dream of Maharani on February 6, 2010

HOUSTON, TX… Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) announces their largest fundraiser of the year, the annual HYPA Gala: I Dream of Maharani on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 7 pm to 10 pm at House of Blues Houston Foundation Room & Bronze Peacock Room. I Dream of Maharani celebrates HYPA’s 5^th year of introducing Houston’s young, urban enthusiasts to the Houston art scene and raises funds for them to collaborate with other non-profit arts organizations to promote all that is going on in Houston’s art scene. Always true to form, HYPA’s I Dream of Maharani is always one of the most anticipated parties of year with the arts enthusiast in-crowd. This year is even more special as it celebrates HYPA’s 5^th year, recognizes Randall Jamail for his vision and dedication to the arts in Houston and furthers HYPA’s mission by partnering with Houston Ballet Barre and Houston Ballet’s community outreach program, DanceWorks!

Chairs Elizabeth Abraham, Sarah Bray, Liz Cleveland, Joshua Espinedo, Melissa Fitzgerald, Heather Oglesby and Heather Pray set the stage for an evening fit for royalty and transport guests to Bollywood immediately through the entrance of House of Blues’ exclusive Foundation Room and Bronze Peacock Room at Houston Pavilions with its lush décor, Indian cuisine, and flowing premium drinks. The entertainment at each HYPA Gala speaks to the passion and purpose of HYPA and spotlights the artistry here in Houston. Highlights this year include DJ Yogi G of Bollywood Music and Generasian Radio taking the helm at the turntables with music & film. Houston’s vibrant Indian artist community will be the source of this year’s arts performancs. I Dream of Maharani’s Indian bazaar will feature Henna artists, delectable dessert delights, bangles to behold and feature Prashe, designers of Indian-inspired fusion pieces.

“I am extremely pleased to see HYPA reach its 5^th year and continue with its mission of connecting young professionals to the wealth of local art and artists in Houston. When we started, I had recently read an article of how Houston was not a place for young professionals and it has been really great to prove that statement incorrect. I am extremely fortunate to be a part of an organization where we can showcase and support all that is happening in the Houston arts scene and introduce people to the amazing city in which we live,” says HYPA co-founder Heather Pray.

HYPA adds a new layer to its support of the Houston art scene by recognizing not only the necessity of supporting Houston’s many artists and arts organizations but also to inspire school-aged children, our future artists, through pre-existing community outreach programs. This year, HYPA will lend their support to Houston Ballet’s DanceWorks! as I Dream of Maharani was loosely inspired by the upcoming world premiere of Stanton Welch’s La Bayadere. HYPA members will attend opening night of La Bayadere for their monthly event in February with Houston Ballet Barre.

Tickets for I Dream of Maharani are as follows: Houston Downtown Alliance members (includes HYPA and Emerging Leaders) are $50. Houston Ballet Barre members also enjoy $50 tickets. HYPA introduces members’ couple pricing for two tickets for $90. Non-members: $75, non-member couples: $150. Each year HYPA also offers an additional ticket package to encourage new participants; for $100 young professionals receive a ticket to the gala and a one year membership to Houston Young People for the Arts. Visit http://www.downtownhouston.org or call 713-658-8938 to purchase your tickets.

About Houston Young People for the Arts
Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) is a committee of the Houston Downtown Improvement, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes Downtown Houston and manages the Theater District through the Houston Downtown Alliance.

HYPA aims to promote education of the visual and performing arts; advance cultural awareness of current events in the Houston art scene, particularly among young people; and to collaborate with companies, governmental and not-for-profit organizations to achieve these goals.

About Houston Ballet Dance Works!
Houston Ballet’s Dance Works! The program reaches over 3,000 school-aged, Houston-area children a year. It is designed to introduce students to different types of dance and offers school three options: Chance to Dance (students from diverse communities are invited to participate in 6 Academy classes, all fees paid); Learning from the Masters (dance classes taught by professional dancers from Houston Ballet); and Studio To Stage (introduces high school students to different career options available to people interested in the arts).

25-Jan-10 3:00 PM

Gloworama Lights The Way Thanksgiving Weekend

Heather Pray Melissa Fitzgerald — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

GLOWORAMA LIGHTS THE WAY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

A 1st annual evening of lights, colors, art cars and artists illuminating Downtown Houston

HOUSTON, TX (November 10, 2009) – Downtown Houston will be glowing brightly with an evening of lights, artists and machines kicking off the holiday season on Saturday, November 28, 2009. The night procession of art cars in H-E-B's 1st Annual Illuminated Art Car Parade will begin immediately following the 9 p.m. closing of the 50^th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama.

Location 1001 Avenida de las Americas (in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center & Discovery Green)

Admission Admission varies depending on event; please see below, visit www.illuminatedartcarparade.com or call 713-658-8938 for ticket prices and information.

When Saturday, November 28, 2009

7:30 pm – 2 am (please see schedule below for specific events)

Schedule The Invincible Czars perform “Nutcracker Suite”

7:30 pm

Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney

Free

Austin's The Invincible Czars, known for composing a "...frenzied, turn-of-the-century riot inducing classical music..." The Dallas Observer, continues to spread a unique variety of holiday cheer by performing their zealous take on Tchaikovsky's classic "Nutcracker Suite” at Discovery Green on Saturday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. to open the park’s ice skating season. Their re-imagined “Nutcracker Suite” appeals to everyone from children to the young at heart seeking to experience the classic holiday tradition in a radical new format that is certain to delight.

VIP Balcony Viewing Party

7 pm – 10 pm

George R. Brown Convention Center balconies

$150, advance purchase only

Get a bird’s eye view of the illuminated art car parade complete with cuisine, open bar and complimentary access to AfterGlow, the official afterparty of Gloworama.

H-E-B’s 1^st Annual Illuminated Art Car Parade

9 pm – 10 pm

1001 Avenida de las Americas

Free

See art cars like you’ve never seen them before! It’s Gloworama with spectacular lighting, fire and music making this a parade you will never forget. An electrifying procession of illuminated art cars, brimming with light and color, will weave its way down Avenida de las Americas in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center. An incredible, new 3D light show projected on the George R. Brown Convention Center and never-before-seen in the United States, accompanies the cars and artists as they travel down the avenue and empty into the George R. Brown Convention Center and bask in the Afterglow!

AfterGlow

10 pm – 2 am

George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A
1001 Avenida de las Americas

$25 advance purchase

$35 at the door

Party the night away with the illuminated art cars, artists, live music from the Rich Latimer Band, pop-up performances from Luminosity, Ninja Noodles, The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies, Red Agent Aerialist, Roller Derby Girls and other visual delights you have come to expect from the art car artists. Illuminated costumes encouraged, cash bar.

GLOWORAMA BOX OFFICE

Tickets for all events with Gloworama are available on-line at www.illuminatedartcarparade.com or at the door on event night. VIP tickets are only available for advance purchase. Ticket prices may be subject to increase at the door.

A full listing of Gloworama’s events can be found at: http://www.illuminatedartcarparade.com

Gloworama is generously sponsored by H-E-B, Houston Downtown Alliance, Art Cars of Houston, ABC-13 KTRK, City of Houston Convention & Entertainment Facilities of Houston, City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, Bud Light, LD Systems, Continental Airlines and O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama in Houston.

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About Houston Downtown Alliance and Houston Downtown Improvement, Inc.

Houston Downtown Alliance is a broad-based civic organization of individuals, businesses, arts and entertainment organizations dedicated to promoting, advocating and participating in a vital and vibrant Downtown Houston. Houston Downtown Improvement, Inc., the 501 (c)(3) arm of HDA is home to Houston Theater District, Emerging Leaders and Houston Young People for the Arts. HDI creates events and programs for the downtown community including Downtown Home Tour, Haute Town – Summer in the City, Theater District Open House and many other programs to foster awareness as well as to make Downtown Houston an enjoyable place to live, work and play. www.downtownhouston.org

About Arts Cars of Houston

Art Cars of Houston, Inc. was formed in 2009 to promote art cars as a celebrated mode of daily transportation as well as a sophisticated art form within the City of Houston. Goals include increasing exposure of art cars to more diverse groups, encourage new art car artists/builders and increase participation by established art car artists and owners through a variety of events and workshops. www.artcarsofhouston.org

About the O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama in Houston

The 50^th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama presented by Super Start Batteries in Houston is sponsored by O’Reilly Auto Parts and is part of the . Event hours are Thursday from 3-9 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Discount tickets are available at Houston-area O’Reilly Auto Parts stores; regular admission tickets may be purchased at the George R. Brown Convention Center with children five years old and under admitted for free. Additional information about the show is available at www.autorama.com.

10-Nov-09 3:00 PM

50th Annual O'Reilly AutoRama in Houston to Feature Major Firepower for Golden Anniversary Event

Luke DeRouen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 10/20/09 -- The annual O'Reilly AutoRama® presented by Super Start Batteries will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Nov. 26-29, 2009, in downtown Houston. The Thanksgiving weekend event, which is one of the largest and longest running indoor car shows in the United States, will feature a salute to the past five decades, as well as a stellar lineup of custom cars, motorcycles, racecars, tuners, trucks and family entertainment at the George R. Brown Convention Center at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas. The O'Reilly AutoRama is sanctioned by the International Show Car Association (ISCA).

A 50th anniversary reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 27 to recognize the individuals and local car clubs who have helped produce the show for decades.

"I'm proud that AutoRama has become such an important part of the culture in Houston that we're now celebrating our golden anniversary," said Bob Larivee Jr., CEO of Championship Auto Shows Inc. "For over 50 years, enthusiasts of every age have celebrated their passion for the automobile at AutoRama. Many of them have grown up with the show and now bring their kids and grandkids."

A new highlight at the 2009 show will be a GlowoRama parade in conjunction with Art Cars of Houston Inc. A collection of illuminated Houston art cars will parade down Avenida De Las Americas in front of the convention center at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. A party will follow the parade inside Hall A of the convention center.

Additional attractions will include an automotive swap meet and toy show, AutoRama Women's World, an All American Motorcycle Show, the Tuner Galleria for imports and the Chevy Vette Fest section. One of the most anticipated displays will be the Ol' Skool Rodz with over 100 traditional rods.

Feature cars will include the legendary ZINGER Corvette and Volkswagen, the Hudson Hornet from the hit movie "Cars," "El Tiki" from the pages of "Ol' Skool Rodz" and the "Ratical Rod" street coupe. The top show cars in North America will also be on display as part of the ISCA Championship Finals.

"Custom cars are king at the Houston AutoRama," added Larviee. "We have a fine group of area cars and award-winning national vehicles lined up for the show this year."

The Action Arena will be staged outdoors behind the convention center this year. Highlights will be a "Cacklefest" for 1960s vintage nitro dragsters, an AutoRama Burnout Competition and XSBA Streetbike Freestyle Shows. Celebrities scheduled to appear include the Houston Texans Cheerleaders, Houston Rockets Power Dancers and Clutch the Bear mascot, the Texas Bikini Team, SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.

About the O'Reilly AutoRama in Houston

The 50th annual O'Reilly AutoRama presented by Super Start Batteries in Houston is sponsored by O'Reilly Auto Parts and is part of the Summit Racing Show Car Series. Event hours are Thursday from 3-9 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday from 11a.m.-7 p.m. Discount tickets are available at Houston-area O'Reilly Auto Parts stores; regular admission tickets may be purchased at the George R. Brown Convention Center with children five years old and under admitted for free. Additional information about the show is available at www.autorama.com.

21-Oct-09 10:00 AM

Rick's Bridal Couture Announces Grand Opening in Downtown Houston

CJ Pappas — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Rick’s Bridal Couture Announces Grand Opening in

Downtown Houston

Opening Festivities Include Designer Shawn Kingsley’s New Collection, Singer Samuel Shultz and The Houston String Quartet

Houston (September 21, 2009) - Rick’s Bridal Couture, Houston’s newest premier bridal destination, will unlock its doors for a Grand Opening on Thursday, October 1, 2009. The opening will begin at Noon with a special proclamation and ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by City of Houston Councilmember James Rodriguez. The evening’s grand opening reception will commence at 6 p.m.

Located in the heart of the theater district at 401 Louisiana suite 103, Houston 77002, Rick’s Bridal Couture is the pioneering wedding fashion and wedding planning venue where brides and grooms receive specialty services and that personal touch. Every element of Rick’s Bridal Couture is customer driven: from the couture dresses to the wedding planning services provided by Elsa Molano. Just as its unique location implies, Rick’s Bridal Couture is not afraid to venture out of the box when it comes to custom weddings.

The grand opening reception will present attendees with an evening of exquisite culture, art, fashion and food. It will feature a fashion show from established Houston designer and Rick’s Bridal Couture’s Couturier, Shawn Kingsley. Kingsley will preview five gowns from his new ONE DK Bridal Couture Collection.

Each dress is made with the finest fabrics and silks and incorporates classic designs with an edge. The collection concentrates on innovative fabrics and silhouettes and the focus of each dress will be the bride. Very much like Rick’s Bridal Couture, One DK Bridal Couture is designed to fit the customer’s need.

“In this economy, brides and grooms are looking for more of an emotional connection in their ceremony and less of an emphasis on extravagance. Modern brides desire that connection with their dress. Couples want open communication and interaction when it comes to planning their big day and Rick’s Bridal Couture believes their input is what is most important when it comes to their wedding,” said Kingsley.

Baritone singer Samuel Shultz and the Houston String Quartet will set the mood at this grand event. Guests will enjoy artwork by Mercedes Flores, as they nosh on delicate bites prepared by Chef Mark Kusick and confections by Bavarian Cakes. Additional sponsors include Flowers by Nino, Party Cloths, Al’s Formal Wear and Messina Hof Winery and Resort. Proceeds will benefit the Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) and Emerging Leaders (EL). Photography provided by Bill Olive and Todd Farr.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact CJ Pappas via email at CJ@thepadgettgroup.com or by calling 713-590-3773 by September 28, 2009.

About Rick’s Bridal Couture

Rick’s Bridal Couture, a full-service and customer-oriented bridal boutique, is uniquely located in the heart of Houston’s Theatre District. Every element of Rick’s Bridal Couture is customer driven: from the couture dresses to the wedding planning services provided by Elsa Molano. It features a cutting edge approach to exclusivity and upscale customer service. Just as its unique location implies, Rick’s Bridal Couture is not afraid to venture outside of the box when it comes to unique, custom weddings.

Rick’s Bridal Couture provides as much or as little as the bride and groom need. It offers everything from Pilates and lifestyle coaches, to your favorite chef and dream reception. They can even help find a moving company that will make sure your transition to married life is as smooth as satin. The art gallery bridal studio will exclusively feature Shawn Kingsley of ONE Duey Kingsley as its resident Couturier.

About Shawn Kingsley

Shawn Kingsley, designer of ONE Duey Kingsley, named after his grandfather, Henry Willie Kingsley, is one of Houston’s premier designers. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Kingsley is the only child of Yvonne Kingsley.

From 1987 to 1989, Kingsley attended Ray Vogue School of Design and Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. It was while attending Ray Vogue and studying the work of renowned designer Hubert de Givenchy, Kingsley developed his love for couture. At the conclusion of the year he received the “Liberty of London” award and the honor of creating a signature silhouette for the company’s Michigan Avenue location on the “Magnificent Mile” in Chicago.

After just two years in Chicago, he left fashion behind and returned home to take a position with one of his grandfather’s businesses. Years after the death of his grandparents, Kingsley triumphantly returned to the world of fashion design.

Kingsley’s first praised line, “A Lady Named Sue” was inspired by a chance meeting with Social Philanthropist Sue Smith. Presently, Kingsley has expanded his company to include: ONE Loft, Duey Kingsley American Couture, ONE Haute Couture, ODK Ready to Wear, and ONE DK Bridal Couture.

22-Sep-09 2:00 PM

HYPA & The Fodice Foundation - The Life of the Party....And the After-Party

Heather Pray — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT

NEWS RELEASE:

HYPA & The Fodice Foundation

The Life of the Party….And the After-Party

Houston Young People For The Arts & The Fodice Foundation Keep it Fresh with an Exclusive After-Party Following Houston Magazine’s Summer Cocktail Tour on August 20.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Lauren Lovell, PR Representative

Lauren.B.Lovell@gmail.com 713-828-6123

Heather Pray, Houston Downtown Alliance Liaison/Co-Founder

Heather@downtownhouston.org 713-658-8938

HOUSTON, TEXAS…Following the Houston Magazine Summer Cocktail Tour on August 20th, Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) will host an exclusive arts-focus after-party in conjunction with The Fodice Foundation at the studio of innovative local artist couple and Fodice founders, Katy Anderson and Patrick Medrano. The after-party will take place from 8:00pm – 12 Midnight at 2020 Commerce Street, Studio D, where the artists’ work will be on display alongside a rendering of the Fodice Art Farm and documentary video, No Paved Roads. HYPA members attend at no cost. Admission to the after-party is available to the public for a donation of $35 to The Fodice Foundation. Donations can be made at the door.

The Fodice Foundation and its Art Farm Residency Program are being established to foster artistic development, support arts education and advancement in the state of Texas while at the same time protect and preserve an important piece of African-American history. During the late 1800’s Fodice, which is located 2 hours outside of Houston, was a thriving African American community. During the 60’s, desegregation consolidated schools and left the Fodice schoolhouse unused. Gradually, the entire community evaporated as people moved to other cities for work and education. The Fodice Foundation is revitalizing and repurposing the Fodice School grounds to encourage diverse, cultural events, shows and exhibitions, while at the same time, educating and promoting a very special and unique piece of Texas history.

About The Artists:

Fodice Foundation founders Katy Anderson and Patrick Medrano are some of the hottest local artists and advocates in the “under 40” community. The pair are individual artists in their own rights (Katy is a photographer and Patrick, a sculptor and painter) and have worked on collaborative pieces as well. Their artwork will be on display at the after-party.

About Houston Young People for the Arts:

Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) is a committee of Houston Downtown Improvement, a 501(c)(3) organization of Houston Downtown Alliance that promotes living, working and playing in Downtown Houston through established programs including the Houston Theater District, Live Downtown Initiative, Emerging Leaders and Houston Young People for the Arts. Houston Young People for the Arts aims to promote the visual and performance arts; to advance awareness of current events in the Houston art scene, particularly among young people; and to collaborate with governmental and not-for-profit organizations to achieve these goals.

For information about The Fodice Foundation visit http://www.fodicefoundation.org.

For more information visit http://www.downtownhouston.org or HYPA’s blog at http://www.houstonarts.org.

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17-Aug-09 12:00 PM

Brennan's of Houston to Re-emerge This Fall One Year After Hurricane Ike

Amber Holst — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Eighty Percent of Original John Staub Structure to be Restored; Brings 125 Jobs to Midtown

HOUSTON (March 3, 2009) – Houston Mayor Bill White and restaurateur Alex Brennan Martin announced at a press conference today that the esteemed Brennan’s of Houston would re-emerge at its long-standing Smith Street address this fall, just 13 months after having been damaged by fire as a result of Hurricane Ike. Slated to open in October 2009, the restored Brennan’s is expected to bring an additional 125 jobs back to Midtown.

“Adding jobs and welcoming back a Houston institution like Brennan’s to Midtown is all great for Houston,” said Mayor White. “Rebuilding this historic structure in the process is like extra sugar on our Banana’s Foster.”

Particularly in a downturn economy, the Houston community looks forward to the creation of 125 new jobs that range from service employees to managerial positions.

Eighty percent of the historic building, designed by the great Houston architect John Staub in 1930, will be restored. Houston-based Linbeck Construction – whose portfolio includes the Omni and St. Regis hotels in Houston – will oversee the project alongside Pin Oak Interests and Studio Red Architects whose architects have participated in such notable projects as Moody Gardens, Wortham Theater Center, and Texas Heart Institute.

“We didn’t burn down, we burned up,” said Brennan Martin. “We are honored and humbled by the outpouring of support we have received over the past year and are looking forward to opening our doors this fall and welcoming back our guests.”

Long before the Brennan’s put their name on the building in 1967, it was a Houston landmark. Designed by architect John F. Staub to house the Houston Junior League, the building’s façade was intended to evoke an image of the Vieux Carré. Today, the building is recognized as one of Houston’s most beautiful structures, having inspired the neighboring development of an area that is often touted as Houston’s French Quarter.

Additionally, Brennan-Martin is in dialogue with the City of Houston and Houston Parks and Recreation Department to relocate a mature tree from the Museum of Natural Science at Hermann Park. The tree will replace the historic Oak that shaded Brennan’s courtyard for over 40 years, which was lost in Hurricane Ike.

Forty-two years ago, the Brennan’s family of New Orleans opened the doors of Brennan’s of Houston, one of America’s most beloved dining destinations and the forerunner in serving Texas Creole cuisine. Led by Commander’s Palace Family of Restaurants co-owners Alex Brennan-Martin, his sister, Ti Adelaide Martin, and their cousin, Lally Brennan, Brennan’s remained on top by constantly innovating while remaining connected to its Creole roots and maintaining a familial level of warmth and hospitality. The Brennan family’s restaurants also include Commander’s Palace and Café Adelaide & the Swizzle Stick Bar in New Orleans and Commander’s Palace in Destin, Fla.

ABOUT BRENNAN’S OF HOUSTON

The Brennan’s kitchen has explored the vast spectrum of Creole’s evolution in the “Bayou City.” Cultural influences in South Texas and an abundance of fresh produce unique to the region have provided more than a few opportunities for delicious Texas variations on time-honored Louisiana themes. Along the way, the passionate Brennan’s team has received accolades establishing the restaurant as one of the finest in the city. Awards such as Exxon Mobil’s Four-Star designation beginning in 2000 and a nod from restaurant critic John Mariani in 1997 to former Executive Chef and General Manager, Carl Walker, as “one of America’s most influential chefs” are just a few of the accomplishments Brennan’s counts on its list of accolades. Brennan’s has also been regularly rated among Houston’s “Best” and “Most Popular” restaurants in the Zagat Survey.

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Volunteer for the Texas Bowl

Monica Rhodes — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Hello Friends,

Monica Rhodes is working with Heather Houston of the Texas Bowl to stock and staff the Houston Hospitality Booths at the two team hotels for this year's Texas Bowl. She needs your help! read on...

The purpose of the Houston Hospitality Booths is to have a central place where the teams & coaches & families can get information about events the Texas Bowl is hosting, learn about other options available to them and gather general information on Houston, things to do, places to eat, etc.

The booth will be stocked with materials like the Official Visitors Guide magazine, a list of things to do in Houston and various brochures/materials from some of Houston's top attraction and destinations.

One of the booths will be at the JW Marriott (on Westheimer across the street from the Galleria). Rice University will be at the JW Marriott. The other booth will be at the Hyatt in downtown Houston (1200 Louisiana). The Hyatt is where the Western Michigan team will be headquartered.

Here's how you can help...

1. Take a look at the schedule (/attachments/wysiwyg/1/TexasBowl08HospitalityBoothSchedule.xls)and let me know if you are interested/available to staff the table during one or more of the available shifts.

2. Help me get the word out about this opportunity by forwarding this message on to all your contacts. Please keep in mind - we are looking for volunteers who are knowledgable about Houston and things to do around town.

Please be in touch ASAP if you can help man the booth....send me an email, give me a call, Also, let me know if you have any questions.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Happy Holidays,

Monica Rhodes

(formerly of the Houston Museum District; now with Elmore PR)

munum308@gmail.com

979.285.8512 cell

24-Dec-08 11:00 AM

Houston Young People for the Arts plays it cool with a HOT event

Heather Pray — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT

The HYPA Fire + Ice Gala

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Houston Young People for the Arts plays it cool with a HOT event…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 15, 2008

Contact: Lauren Lovell, PR Representative

713-828-6123, lauren.b.lovell@gmail.com

Heather Pray, Event Coordinator

713-658-8938, heather@downtownhouston.org

HOUSTON, TX… Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) announces their largest fundraiser of the year, the 3rd annual HYPA Gala: Fire & Ice on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight at one of the hottest new venues in downtown, Houston Pavilions. The Fire and Ice Gala will take place on the third level in and around the sky ring and feature performances by musical guest Glasnost, fire dancers from Luminosity, ice sculptures and more! True to form, the HYPA Fire + Ice Gala is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated parties of the year. It’s a HOT ticket…excuse the pun.

The entertainment choices, from local fire dancers to ice sculptures, speak to the passion and purpose of HYPA and spotlight the artistry present here in Houston. Musical highlights of the evening include DJ Ceeplus Bad Knives and the local indie electronic band Glasnost, known for their unique sound and multi-layer live performances. Featuring both electronic and live instrumentation, buoyant dance beats, layered vocals and the influence of bands such New Order, Glasnost proves a great example of the local talent offered by Houston.

“We’re fortunate to live in such a culturally rich city and the synergy between the arts scene and the business community is amazing. I am happy to be part of an organization where we can showcase and support all that is happening in the Houston arts scene and ensure that it continues for many years to come, “says HYPA co-founder Heather Pray. Dedicated to their mission of connecting young professionals to the wealth of local art and artists in Houston, HYPA presents their largest fundraiser of the year with the sponsorship of Houston Pavilions, Houston magazine, McCormick & Schmick's - Houston Pavilions, Stockholm Krystal Vodka, LD Systems, Reprogram Music, Courtesy Valet, Avanti Transportation, Fit Athletic Club, Bikram Yoga Houston, GABE, Robeks Juice, Ice Designs, St. Arnold Brewing Company, Continental Airlines and Advantage BMW. “It's an honor to be working with HYPA on one of the freshest events of the year, a great start for 2009,” Says Kim Castillo of Reprogram Music. Karen Mulville, General Manager of Houston Pavilions says “As a new venue, we’ve been very well received by Houston. We’re glad to be able to give back by supporting organizations like HYPA.”

Tickets for Houston Downtown Alliance and Houston Young People for the Arts members are $50, $75 for non-members. Each year HYPA also offers an additional ticket package to encourage new participants; for $100 young professionals receive a ticket to the gala and a one year membership to Houston Young People for the Arts. Visit http://www.downtownhouston.org/ or call 713.658.8938 to purchase your tickets.

For more information visit http://www.downtownhouston.org or HYPA’s blog at http://www.houstonarts.org.

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16-Dec-08 4:00 PM

Save up to 50% for 12/19 Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings

Stephen Jones — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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11-Dec-08 12:00 PM

Street Closures for 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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12-Nov-08 12:00 PM

The HYPA Fire + Ice Gala

noemail@downtownhouston.org — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The HYPA Fire + Ice Gala Saturday, January 24, 2009 Houston Young People for the Arts plays it cool with a HOT event… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2008 Contact: Lauren Lovell, PR Representative 713-828-6123, lauren.b.lovell@gmail.com Heather Pray, Event Coordinator 713-658-8938, heather@downtownhouston.org HOUSTON, TX… Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) announces their largest fundraiser of the year, the 3rd annual HYPA Gala: Fire & Ice on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight at one of the hottest new venues in downtown, Houston Pavilions. The Fire and Ice Gala will take place on the third level in and around the sky ring and feature performances by musical guest Glasnost, fire dancers from Luminosity, ice sculptures and more! True to form, the HYPA Fire + Ice Gala is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated parties of the year. It's a HOT ticket…excuse the pun. The entertainment choices, from local fire dancers to ice sculptures, speak...

Houston Cinema Arts Society Announces Program for November Cinema and Media Arts Festival

noemail@downtownhouston.org — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas — October 17, 2008 — The Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS), announced its festival preview of cinematic programs on November 20-23, 2008, featuring internationally renowned media artist Lynn Hershman Leeson and rising digital media artist and filmmaker Alex Rivera. Curator Richard Herskowitz has deliberately programmed this Cinema and Media Arts Festival to serve as a framework for the full week-long festival that will launch in November 2009. Central to each year’s festival will be tributes to influential media artists whose work will be explored in depth, and who will engage in on-stage conversations with leading artists and critics about their careers. Surrounding these centerpiece programs will be an array of live events integrating cinema, music, and performance, outdoor projections, interactive installations in galleries, and Internet-designed and generated movies, as well as theatrical presentations of international films and videos. According to Herskowitz,...

Bill Denton to speak on what the new Houston Pavilions will offer Downtown Houston

noemail@downtownhouston.org — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa Fitzgerald Houston Downtown Alliance 713-658-8938 melissa@downtownhouston.org STEWART CADILLAC LUNCH SPEAKER SERIES Presented by Stewart Cadillac, the Houston Business Journal, Continental Airlines, Crescent and the Houston Downtown Alliance WHAT: The Stewart Cadillac Lunch Speaker Series is an opportunity for downtown workers and residents to bring their lunch and hear the perspectives of individuals behind organizations that are making things happen in the City of Houston. The long awaited opening of the Houston Pavilions is fast approaching. Bill Denton, Co-General Partner Houston Pavilions LP, will speak about all the Pavilions will have to offer downtown from restaurants to entertainment. WHY: Downtown workers, residents and those with a passion for promoting a vital and vibrant downtown Houston can socialize, share ideas, and find out what is happening in and around downtown. ...

McCormick & Schmick's Opening at Houston Pavilions

noemail@downtownhouston.org — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX – A respected name in seafood restaurants is casting a line in downtown Houston. Houstonians will have their chance to taste more than 30 varieties of fresh seafood when McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant opens its doors at the Houston Pavilions on Monday, November 3rd. It will be the second McCormick & Schmick's in the city and the fifth in the state. We’re excited to be a part of the growing momentum in downtown Houston, especially at a place like the Houston Pavilions, which has created a unique downtown environment filled with entertainment, retail and dining options for visitors, said Doug Schmick, president and co-founder of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants. The top-notch downtown Houston team we’ve hired for this location is sure to impress diners. The 9,000 square-foot Houston Pavilions McCormick & Schmick's restaurant is located at 1201 Fannin Street, right in the heart of the brand new Houston Pavilions. It will have seating for more than 260,...

Free World-Class Public Skatepark Opens in Houston

noemail@downtownhouston.org — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX (May 12, 2008) --- At last! The long-awaited free downtown skatepark will open for public use on June 1. The Houston Parks Board (HPB) and Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) announce the Grand Opening of the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark on Sunday, June 1 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The entire family will enjoy the skating, artwork, live music and more during the first of what will be many events at the new downtown skatepark. It's great to see the wheels turning on such a special addition to our parks scene, said Mayor Bill White. We can't thank the Jamails and the other donors enough for their vision and generosity. The park is named after Lee and Joe Jamail in appreciation of a generous gift donated by the Jamail family. In addition to the naming gift, the Jamail family has been influential in helping develop the full scope of the park as a model of urban environment. This is a park that my mom would have been very proud to see realized in Houston, said Randall...

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company Helps Houston Downtown Alliance Upgrade Site

noemail@downtownhouston.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:45:00 GMT

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company Helps Houston Downtown Alliance Upgrade Web Site New Web Site Leverages Power of the Internet to Foster a Vibrant Downtown Houston HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 24, 2008) - The Houston Downtown Alliance has launched a new and interactive Web site for people who live, work or play in downtown Houston with the help of Schipul - The Web Marketing Company (www.schipul.com). The new site, www.downtownhouston.org, will serve as a central information source regarding where to go and what to do. Houston Downtown Alliance is a broad-based civic organization dedicated to promoting, advocating and participating in a vital and vibrant city core. The new Web site, designed by Schipul and powered by Tendenci® association management software (www.tendenci.com), includes numerous components that conveniently deliver value to Alliance members as well as downtown workers and residents. The upgraded Houston Downtown Alliance Web site is an important step in...

Get A Sneak Peek Into the Future with Frank Wilson, President & CEO of METRO

noemail@downtownhouston.org — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:45:00 GMT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Andrew Huang or Heather Pray

713-658-8938

Business Breakfast Forum

Presented by the Houston Downtown Alliance

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Fulbright Tower Auditorium, Mezzanine Level

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

HOUSTON (February 29, 2008) – Frank Wilson, our March guest, will speak about the upcoming plans METRO has to take Houston into the next decade. With METRO making headlines throughout the entire City of Houston, the Starbucks Breakfast Speaker Series is a great time to get the information straight from the top. With rich experience in both the public and private sectors, Mr. Wilson will describe how commuting to Downtown Houston and mobility for the entire region will be transformed by infrastructure investments that go beyond rail and bus.

As Houston continues its dramatic growth, how can mobility improve without adding more lanes of roadway and worsening air pollution? Answers to these questions and others about METRO’s $2 billion expansion program will be addressed.

The Business Breakfast Forum is made possible by the support of Starbucks, METRO, the Houston Business Journal, Crescent Real Estate Equities Limited Partnership, and Continental Airlines.

Fulbright Tower is located at 1301 McKinney. Admission to the Business Breakfast Forum is $5 or free to Houston Downtown Alliance members. For more information contact Andrew Huang or Heather Pray at 713.658.8938 or heather@downtownhouston.org.

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Houston Downtown Alliance Sustaining Sponsors

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:06:08 GMT

Downtown Houston

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:04:36 GMT

Downtown Home Tour Saturday, March 20, 2010 12 pm – 5 pm TIckets: $15 HDA members (includes EL & HYPA) $20 non-members PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Presented by Houston Downtown Alliance, Downtown District, Continental Airlines, The Shops at Houston Center, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Heritage Texas Urban Properties, The Washington Wave and CultureMap Live the high life! Experience downtown living on a tour of private residences. The tour offers guests the rare opportunity to view numerous downtown buildings in one afternoon. Buildings include Post Rice Lofts, Commerce Towers, Franklin Lofts, Hogg Palace, Four Seasons Residences and One Park Place! Move at your own pace, seeing what you want, when you want to see it. If walking isn’t your thing, catch a ride on our Home Tour shuttle, The Washington Wave. Tickets: $15 for HDA members | $20 for non-members For tickets or more details visit HERE or 713.658.8938. FREE VALET PARKING at Post Rice Lofts Click...

Current Sponsors

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:58:34 GMT

Program Lead Sponsors 2009-10 Theater District Open House 2009 - Capital One Bank Theater District Open House 2009 - Houston Area Cadillac Dealers Houston Young People for the Arts Gala - Advantage BMW Midtown Emerging Leaders Vision Lunch Sustaining Sponsors, $5,000+ Alley Theatre Baker Botts L.L.P. Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Brookfield Properties Capital One Bank Chevron City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance Comcast Continental Airlines, official airline of Houston Downtown Alliance Crescent Real Estate Equities, Ltd. Da Camera of Houston Four Seasons Hotel Houston Gexa Energy Broadway Across America - Houston GoGo Business Communications, Inc. Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Hines Houston Ballet Houston Grand Opera Houston Pavilions Houston Symphony KBR Macy's Society for the Performing Arts Theatre Under The Stars Uniquely Houston Investing Sponsors, $1500+ CenterPoint Energy Elmore Public Relations Kelsey-Seybold McCormick & Schmick's, Houston...

Emerging Leaders

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:18:15 GMT

March Networking Happy Hour Thursday, March 11 | 5:30 pm - 8 pm Pete's Dueling Piano Bar (1201 Fannin) EL members receive their first drink free | Complimentary appetizers for all Questions? Contact Karen at kstewart@crescent.com *Special Discount for EL Members* Horse Head Theatre's performance of Fault Lines Thursday, March 18 | Doors at 8 pm Brewery Tap (717 Franklin) EL Members - only $10 (regularly priced at $20) - Cash only Mention you are an EL Member at the door and receive your discount! For more details on this incredible show and to learn more about the laid-back theater-going experience from Horse Head Theatre visit www.horseheadtheatre.org www.twitter.com/ELhouston @ELhouston Check out our blog hdael.wordpress.com/ Click the camera to view pictures from EL Events Promoting the growth of young professionals while supporting the development of a vibrant Downtown Houston. About EL: The Houston Downtown Alliance's Emerging Leaders...

Downtown Houston Events

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:15:38 GMT

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Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:05:16 GMT

Members and subscribers receive special offers in their newsletter. Or get it sent straight to your INBOX. Sign up for our Houston Arts Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust Visit our blog at www.houstonarts.org! Upcoming Event Houston Young People for the Arts + Houston Ballet Barre invite you to Opening Night of the World Premiere of Stanton Welch's La Bayadère Opening Night La Bayadère Houston Young People for the Arts Members-Only* Event DATE: Thursday, February 25 TIME: 7:30 pm LOCATION: Wortham Theater Center, Brown Theater MORE: The high point of Houston Ballet's fortieth anniversary season will be a spectacular new production of one of the great classical works of the nineteenth century repertoire, featuring choreography by Stanton Welch and lavish scenery and costumes by the celebrated English designer Peter Farmer. Set in the Royal India of the past, La Bayadère is a story...

*****home: where to eat

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:43:44 GMT

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Downtown Magazine

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:25:01 GMT

Downtown Magazine Summer 2009 Places to find Downtown magazine: Oak Forest Branch Library Collina's Cricket's Creamery & Cafe Onion Creek Dry Creek Sara's Bed & Breakfast Artful Corner Kaboom Books Frank's Pizza Warren's Don Diego Coffee House El Rey Flying Saucer Inversion Coffee @ Downtown Library CoCo's Crepes & Coffee Midtown Market The Coffee Groundz Tacos-A-Go-Go Lawn Art Center Taft St. Coffeehouse Dirk's Coffee Kraftsmen Baking DNR Restaurant Amy's Ice Cream Teahouse Beverage Agora Brazos Bookstore Two Rows Restaurant & Brewery This Is It BB's Star Pizza Star Pizza II The Chocolate Bar Copy.com Inversion Coffee Texas Art Supply Montrose-Freed Branch Library KPFT-FM Sound Exchange Movies-T ...

Board of Directors 2008-2009

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:48:43 GMT

Alice Aanstoos AT&T Gregory J. Armstrong WEDGE Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Joi Beasley GOGO Business Communications Lisa Benitez Macy's John Breckenridge* Theatre Under the Stars June Christensen Society for the Performing Arts Holly Clapham-Rosenow Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Donald Collins, Jr., M.D. Biggs & Collins, P.A. C. C. Conner* Houston Ballet Philip Croker Hines Andrea Dahlke 20K Group, LLC Pete DeLongchamps Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Paul R. Elliott Baker Botts, L.L.P. Susan Elmore Elmore Public Relations Bob Eury* Central Houston, Inc. Mike Flory Environmental Education and Consulting Services Nene Foxhall Continental Airlines Dean Gladden* Alley Theatre David Greiss Theatre Under the Stars Tammy Gorr Hendrix* Brookfield Properties Shane Hildreth Houston Astros Richard Jennings KBR Sheri Johnson Broadway Across America - Houston Deborah Korenek CenterPoint Energy ...

Volunteer

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Houston Downtown Alliance has many opportunities to volunteer through our many events. Please contact Melissa@downtownhouston.org if you are interested in volunteering for the following events:

Downtown Home Tour - Saturday, March 28, 2009

Educators' Theater District Open House - Saturday, April 4, 2009

Theater District Open House - Sunday, August 30, 2009

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Gloworama Lights The Way Thanksgiving Weekend

50th Annual O'Reilly AutoRama in Houston to Feature Major Firepower for Golden Anniversary Event

Rick's Bridal Couture Announces Grand Opening in Downtown Houston

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Brennan's of Houston to Re-emerge This Fall One Year After Hurricane Ike

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Houston Young People for the Arts plays it cool with a HOT event

Save up to 50% for 12/19 Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings

Street Closures for 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

The HYPA Fire + Ice Gala

Houston Cinema Arts Society Announces Program for November Cinema and Media Arts Festival

Bill Denton to speak on what the new Houston Pavilions will offer Downtown Houston

McCormick & Schmick's Opening at Houston Pavilions

Free World-Class Public Skatepark Opens in Houston

Schipul - The Web Marketing Company Helps Houston Downtown Alliance Upgrade Site

Get A Sneak Peek Into the Future with Frank Wilson, President & CEO of METRO

Business Breakfast Forum

Presented by the Houston Downtown Alliance

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Fulbright Tower Auditorium, Mezzanine Level

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

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