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Chase away the summer doldrums
by doing something totally unexpected during your lunch hour or after a tough
day at work.
Stick a beach towel in your briefcase
and head to Discovery Green, where you can take off your shoes and splash your toes in the
misting fountain before relaxing with a tasty early evening cocktail at
Tree House
or The Grove.
Or act like a kid and get all wet at the Downtown Aquarium’s dancing fountain (where you can also ogle some tigers and ride a
Ferris wheel).
Check out Discover Houston’s Broomstick Adventure tours, which are certain to give your summer
evening a much-needed chill. The tours get started at Spaghetti
Warehouse and they give you a close-up look at some of downtown’s
spooky haunts. For a more urbane experience, try our self-guided public art
tour and see a totally different side of
Houston’s center.
Sometimes, however, all your soul really craves is a
moment of peace. The gazebo in Sam Houston Park, the reading
rooms at Discovery Green and the truly lovely Sisters
of Charity Park at Joseph Parkway and
LaBranch are just some of downtown’s spots for quiet
meditation. Find more here, including a listing of houses of worship – downtown
has nearly
a
dozen.
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Downtown's pick {of the week}
 Next time you’re craving some
delicious Mexican fare, check out downtown’s newest eatery – Houston Tamales Factory, 1205 Travis. Open early to serve up handmade
breakfast tacos; Houston Tamales Factory specializes in beef, chicken and pork
tamales as well as carne guisada and fajitas for lunch. While they’re only open
until 3 p.m., don’t be shy about asking them to fix you up an order to go so you
can enjoy a hassle-free dinner.
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Thursday
Downtown Green Market, 4-7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Recycling Saturdays, 8- 12 noon
Yoga, 9-10:00 a.m.
Summer Youth Conservation Corps CFL Bulb Giveaway, 10 a.m. - until bulbs run out
Children’s Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Calvary Chapel Church Prayer Station, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Discovery Green Art Series, 7-9 p.m. – AFA Conservatory Orchestra
Tuesday
Pilates, 6-7 p.m.
Dancing Under the Stars, 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Zumba! Fitness, 6-7 p.m.
For more info, visit discoverygreen.com or call 713-400-7336.
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Chill out
 Join Theatre Under The Stars on Sunday, July 20 when 15,000 pounds of snow will fall from noon
to 2 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts to celebrate TUTS' production of Irving
Berlin's
White Christmas. The snow storm marks the beginning of ticket sales for this
spectacular holiday show. Enjoy free photos with Santa, a snowman-building
contest, snow cones and other holiday-themed delights. Attendees will have a
chance to win discounts on tickets, vouchers, certificates and other prizes in a
money-blowing machine sure to delight both kids and
grown-ups.
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Shop till you drop
 Make time to check out the racks at The Tipping Point, 1212 Main, this week. Their summer clearance
sale runs through Saturday, July 19 and you can take advantage of great savings
with 40 percent off shoes and apparel.
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Summer symphonic fun
 Don’t miss two great performances from the
Houston Symphony this weekend. First
up on Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 comes Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty
Boy) – a zany oratorio inspired by Monty Python’s hilarious Life of Brian. As John Du Prez leads a merry
troupe on a musical journey to the bright side of life, Eric Idle reprises some
of his best-loved characters from the film. On Saturday, July 19 hear the von
Trapp Children, great-grandchildren of the famous family, sing a selection of
classic American favorites.
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It’s all political
 Radio talk show host Glenn Beck
brings his wit and distinctive point of view to the stage at the Wortham
Theater Center on Friday, July 18. He tells it like it is this campaign
season with comments on the state of our union.
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New again
 One of the first renovated
lofts downtown, the Post Rice Lofts in the historic Rice Hotel have just undergone
another renovation and they’re celebrating on Monday, July 21 from 6:30-9 p.m.
Enjoy an open house with unique local art on display in available lofts and food
provided by Ben & Jerry's, Chipotle,
Yatra, Sambuca, Mia Bella,
Frank’s Pizza, Spaghetti Warehouse and others.
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Here comes the bride
 With more than 600 companies in 900 display
showcases, the Bridal Extravaganza is the only place you'll find everything you'll need to plan the
wedding of your dreams. The big show is at the George R. Brown
Convention Center on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July
20.
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Live music
 Bang your head with Cinderella and Warrant at
Verizon Wireless Theater on Thursday, July 17. American Idol’s Sundance Head plays the
Meridian on
Friday, July 18. And the music continues on Tuesday, July 22 when Toyota Center
brings Crüe Fest to town – a rock festival featuring the hottest names in rock
and alternative music, including Motley Crüe.
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A good book
 Join author Stella Rimington when
she’s in Houston for a reading and signing of her latest
book, Illegal Action, at the Central Library on Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
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Sports action
 The Houston Astros are busy this week playing the Chicago Cubs on Friday, July 18;
Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 and then the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday,
July 21; Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23 at Minute Maid
Park.
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Week of
July 17 - 23, 2008
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