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Forget politics and cast your
vote for something really fun.
Tour three fabulously designed
units at One Park
Place and decide for yourself which of Houston’s top interior
designers have outdone themselves as part of Redesigning Downtown – A
Style Competition.
The designers, Renea Abbott, Michael
Stribling and Chandos Dodson, all were asked to put their creative stamp
on three one-bedroom units in the city’s 37-story, luxury high-rise facing
Discovery Green. Now through Sunday, May 2, the public is
invited to tour the spaces and vote for their personal favorite. The
tours, which are $10 per person, run every Wednesday through Friday from
noon until 2 p.m. and weekends from 1 to 5 p.m.
Hurry over to make
your preference known. Who knows? You might even pick up some great ideas
from three of Houston’s most creative minds.
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Downtown's pick {of the week}
 Nit Noi Café, one of Houston’s favorite Thai restaurants, can now be found downtown at 301 Main at Congress. With their cozy dining room and large patio you can always find the perfect spot to enjoy their delicious and affordable specialties such as pad Thai, crispy spring rolls and Thai noodle soup with meatballs.
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Lavish production
 Houston Ballet presents one of the great classical works of the 19th century. Set in the royal India of the past, La Bayadère is a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice. The show runs at the Wortham Theater Center from Thursday, February 25 through Sunday, March 7.
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Family fun
 The Houston Symphony brings two beloved stories to life with a family program at Jones Hall on Saturday, February 27. Audiences can enjoy selections from Disney’s Oscar-winning Beauty and the Beast while principal tuba Dave Kirk helps tell the irresistible story of Tubby the Tuba.
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Sing us a song
 Michael Cavanaugh, who played Billy Joel in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, comes to Jones Hall this weekend for a program of the Piano Man’s hits, along with music by Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John and The Who. Catch it all on Friday, February 26; Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28.
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Book it
 Don’t miss authors John Banville and Abraham Verghese on Monday, March 1 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The men, who are appearing courtesy of Inprint Houston, will read from their latest works before taking part in an on-stage interview with Houston novelist Robert Cremins.
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Dance moves
 Dance Houston presents a high-energy showcase of the latest dance moves and styles at the Wortham Theater Center on Saturday, February 27. More than 150 local dancers will take the stage for FUSE, a hip hop dance festival. So You Think You Can Dance audience favorite Phillip Chbeeb headlines the event.
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Lunch treat
 Enjoy your lunch with a bit of culture thanks to Da Camera's monthly A Little Day Music program scheduled for Wednesday, March 3. This month’s free program in the lobby of the Wortham Theater Center will feature the University of Houston Paradigm Saxophone Quartet.
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Amazing display
 Toyota Center welcomes the Lipizzaner Stallions back to Houston on Sunday, February 28 with all new music, choreography and routines for their 40th anniversary tour. The amazing maneuvers show off these magnificent animals in an incredible equestrian ballet you shouldn’t miss.
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Sports action
 The Houston Rockets are busy at Toyota Center this week with games against San Antonio on Friday, February 26; Toronto on Monday, March 1 and Sacramento on Wednesday, March 3. The Aeros take on Manitoba on Thursday, February 25 and Texas on Saturday, February 27.
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Live music
 The House of Blues at Houston Pavilions is rocking this weekend with appearances by Rebelution with special guests SOJA and Zion I on Thursday, February 25 and Matt Hires with American Idol alum Jason Castro on Friday, February 26.
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