Behind The Scenes – Butterfly Plants

Go behind the scenes with our director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center Nancy Greig, as she reveals one of the museum’s unseen treasures – the greenhouses located on the roof of the Museum. Discover this hidden garden, filled with hundreds of exotic plants that are used to create our butterfly habitat – and then [...]

Houston Green Scene: Marsh Mania

Houston Green Scene joins the Galveston Bay Foundation in Burnet Bay as they preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources of Galveston Bay. Over 35,000 acres of wetlands during the last fifty years have been lost due to subsidence but the community-based habitat restoration program, called “Marsh Mania,” has been working hard to involve thousands [...]

Kids Korner: Discovery Green

Discovery Green invites Kids Korner host Jackie to discover the park and tour the 12 acre property that houses multiple fun adventures for children of all ages.  Discovery Green is the only urban park in Downtown Houston that promotes healthy living and sustainability.  Jackie learns about recycling, how to sail model boats at the boat [...]

Rec Houston Rock Climbs

Armed with chalk, a harness and two hands follow REC Houston’s Host Stephanie up the walls of one of the biggest indoor rock gyms in Houston, The Texas Rock Gym. Stephanie is taught proper rock climbing etiquette, terminology and gets a great work out as she tries to not look down from the tops of [...]

Interesting Houstonian – The Cross Builders

Explore the creative realm where two brothers found where fate would lead them. Interesting Houstonian shares the story of Saul and Adam, entrepreneurs who started using salvaged pieces of recycled products to create one of kind crosses.
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Bar Belle @ Luckys

“From the desk of the BarBelle” – In this Block, come with me to check out a Houston bar that meets ALL of my needs. Next door to Warehouse Live, it is within walking distance of Minute Maid Park, not to mention has a beer selection that stumps even me and Chef Darren’s amazing food, [...]

Song in the City: Runaway Sun

Leon’s Lounge, one of Houston’s oldest, continuously operated bars cleared bottles out of the away and welcomed Andrew Karnavas, Daniel de Luna, Brian del Castillo and Marshall West of Runaway Sun.  The band which formed in November of 2008 has taken Houston by storm performing in several local venues and charity events.  The release of [...]

Houston Eats at Gigi’s Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar

Carlos Meltzer works up at appetite while Chef JunnaJet “Jett” Hurapan reveals his secrets on how to prepare the perfect dumpling. Take a tour through Gigi’s Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar with Houston’s very own restaurateur Gigi Huang. Gigi’s is located in the heart of the world-famous Galleria – like a passage through Southeast Asia with [...]

News From Around The Block

TEDxHouston

TEDxHouston is Houston’s very own, independently organized TED event. A team of creative professionals have volunteered to bring together some of Houston’s most innovative and inspiring minds. Curated by our good friends at Culture Pilot, this is sure to be the event of the season!

Beginning in 2010, we will bring the vision of TED to Houston, to educate, inspire and connect great minds in our growing community.

For more information check out: http://tedxhouston.com/ or join them on facebook at: TEDxHouston

French Cultures Festival

Since the 1970’s, the entire world has had a unique opportunity in March to appreciate and celebrate the culture of French speaking countries. Throughout the month of March, in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, The French Cultures Festival / “Mois de la Francophonie” will feature lectures, films, theatrical shows, concerts, meetings with artists, receptions, parties and so much more.

This year the FCF will present more than 60 events in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Make sure to check out the list of Houston activities for the month of March:
http://www.francophonie-texas.org/

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The Festival at Mink

Houston’s home grown talent will join together once again at The Festival at Mink just in time to cure your winter blues. Saturday, February 27th at 3718 Main Street wrap your hand around a glass and let your feet stamp, hands clap and booty shake. Starting your night off with Orents Stirner at 6:30pm- with so many bands performing you will surely find some new tunes to dig. check out Flowers to hide, The Sour Notes and end the night with White Rhino. For the full set list and information check out:  http://www.minkonmain.com/backroom/

Oh, and remember to grab a drink for your friends at Blockcast!

Houston @ SXSW

Houston@SXSW will showcase Houston film, interactive/tech & music on March 15, 2010, at the annual SXSW conference in Austin.

If you’re from the Greater Houston area and want to showcase your business, film/video, and/or band at SXSW this year,  For more information contact @houstonsxsw on twitter or by Facebook at: Houston SXSW Fan Page

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