• 05.16.12 9:22 a.m.
    Posted by Lauren Covington
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    The Downtown District and Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow are bringing the Big Movie Classics at Majestic Metro series back this summer! 

    On Tuesday, June 5, Marilyn Monroe will appear on the silver screen with Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot.

    This cross-dressing comedy has it all: gangsters, ukuleles, yachting, love, street chases & oil!

    In the spirit of summer, guests will receive a complimentary chilled treat from the SweetRide food truck, who will be on site before the movie ...

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  • 05.08.12 12:00 p.m.
    Posted by Lauren Covington

    Last week, Mayor Annise Parker announced Houston B-cycle, a new bike-sharing program that has arrived downtown with three stations and 18 bikes, with more than 20 stations and 100 bikes expected by early 2013.

    People want to know, what exactly is bike sharing?

    While it’s a relatively new concept in the United States, it started out in the Netherlands as an experiment in the mid-sixties. While the first experiment didn’t go as planned (stolen bikes!), today’s technology has paved the way for successful bike sharing ...

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  • 05.07.12 12:00 p.m.
    Posted by Lauren Covington
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    Don't say we didn't warn you! Downtown is full of places to treat Mama right...

    Quattro at Four Seasons has something fun for mothers and the kiddos. On Saturday, May 12, kids can enjoy a mother’s day workshop to make cards, chocolates and dine on a children’s buffet while the adults enjoy afternoon tea or the wine bar. More info.

    Sambuca at the Post Rice Lofts will make mama happy with a honey-glazed ham carving station, prime rib, Belgian waffles, omelets and so much more ...

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  • 04.23.12 8:45 a.m.
    Posted by Lauren Covington
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    TEXAS BEER FEST : APRIL 28, 2012

    With just over one week before the second Texas Beer Festival, at Discovery Green, it is time to unveil the Specialty Beer List and “State of the Craft” brewer’s panel. The Great Brewers Specialty Wall is one of the biggest highlights of the Texas Beer Festival. Several months and great lengths have gone into sourcing many of these beers from your favorite Texas and National Craft Beer producers.

    THE GIVEAWAY

    To add to the excitement, we're giving away two ticket ...

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