Business Progress on Houston’s second convention center hotel has reached new milestones with the completion of the development agreement to build a 1,000-room Marriott Marquis next to the George R. Brown Convention Center. Born cool. grow hip. www.DeclareAThumbWar.com is a brand new website to make finding day camps and … [Read more...]
For art’s sake April 28, 10am – 4pm, Rockin’ Rollin’ Prints steamrolls over at Saint Arnold Brewery (2000 Lyons Avenue). Presented by PrintMatters (a local art organization promoting traditional and nontraditional printmaking, encouraging print collecting, and furthering the professional growth of its members), over 60 artists from … [Read more...]
Calendar The Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament (March 25-31) descends in The Woodlands with 156 of the world’s best golfers competing at Redstone Golf Club’s Tournament Course. Houston’s tournament is the 10th oldest since the Houston Golf Association has been conducting PGA Tour events since 1946. Get ready for tee time with the … [Read more...]
For art’s sake On its 60th anniversary, Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti is immortalized with the launch of a new book by Assouline featuring the high-end jewelry collection. A traveling retrospective exhibition also opens in New York City and will head to other US cities this spring. Inspired by Greco-Roman mythology, the collection was … [Read more...]
Retail Wrap Buffalo Exchange has officially gone bagless with plans to discontinue the use of plastic disposable bags in all of its 47 stores. Prabal Gurung for Target’s limited edition launches February 10, 2013. The collection will feature women’s apparel and accessories, including handbags, shoes and jewelry, ranging in price … [Read more...]
Retail Wrap Tangers Outlets Texas City opened last month with eighty brand name and designer outlet stores including Banana Republic Factory Store, Bass, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Gymboree, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, White House Black Market and many more. 5885 Gulf Freeway, 30 miles south of … [Read more...]
Page Parkes Center of Modeling and Acting, the largest model and talent group in the southwestern United States, opened another location in Northwest Houston. Classes are scheduled to begin this month. Acting classes will be at 14149 Westfair East Drive. Community A project of Avenue CDC and its biggest fundraiser, Art on the … [Read more...]
Retail Wrap Occupying the former Borders space in Galleria V, the new two-level Forever 21 will open late this year. Aerin Lauder launched the AERIN Beauty line last month. The City Hall Farmers Market kicked back into gear last month featuring more than 35 vendors including farmers’ fresh produce, cheeses, breads, … [Read more...]
Community ParksByYou is a new campaign to connect Houston’s bayous and green spaces by using a plan that’s over 100 years old to create a greener Houston for us, and for future generations. Go to www.parksbyyou.org and check it out! Commemorating National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, Literacy Advance of Houston presents … [Read more...]
Retail wrap Target + Neiman Marcus recently announced the Holiday 2012 collection, which will hit the stores on December 1. Twenty-four of the nation’s most influential designers will create a one-time-only holiday collection available at all Target and Neiman Marcus stores. Prices will range from $7.99 to $499.99. Macy’s … [Read more...]
