My Houston Southeast
Hung Hsien: Between Worlds – An exhibit and a 92nd Birthday Party
You might be forgiven for not knowing the name of Hung Hsien. Her heyday as an internationally known artist was in the 60’s and 70’s, but she actually lives right here in Houston and is[...]
Public Media Needs Your Help – Fundraising After Federal Cuts
Photo Credit: University of Houston The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is closing after the Trump administration eliminated its funding. This impacts funding for 1,500 local public radio and television stations as well[...]
New Mural in Third Ward Honors Beyoncé – Bright, Bold, and Bigger Than Life
photo credit: Devona Stimpson If you missed the sold-out Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour here last June, you can still honor Queen Bey with a visit to the latest Third Ward mural. It’s a[...]
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Comes to Helix Park – First Eatery to Open at the TMC facility
photo credit: Potbelly Sandwich Shop The Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical and scientific center in the world, is an economic driver in Houston. And Helix Park combines the scientific part with[...]
Summer in the District – From Fireworks to Family Fun
Photo: Houston Symphony Summertime in the district means fun time, and there are so many things to do and see this season, both outdoors, and inside when the temperature gets too high. Kicking[...]
The Elephants of Hermann Park – Real, Steele, and Wood
Photo: Hermann Park Conservancy Elephant aficionados take note; this has been Hermann Park’s year for the beautiful beasts. First, there was Kirby, the Houston Zoo’s now nine-month-old Asian elephant who’s still going strong[...]
Juneteenth @160 – A three-day Celebration at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Photo: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Want to learn more about Juneteenth and celebrate the national holiday? Look no further than the museum area where Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) will host a two-day[...]
Get in the Groove – Grooves Houston, Party Venue and Hot Brunch Spot
Photo: Grooves of Houston If you talk to people about Grooves of Houston, the word you hear most often is vibe. As in “the vibe is hot, and the jazz and R&B is[...]
Mo’ Brunch and Brews – Motown, Macchiatos, and Mushrooms
Cauliwings | Photo: Mo’ Brunch and Brews If you want delicious, yet healthy, eats, fresh-brewed coffee, and some nostalgic tunes, this Houston Southeast spot for daily brunch and weekend nights is the[...]
Houston Museum of African American Culture – A Hidden Gem in the Museum District
It was back in 1999 when then Mayor Lee P. Brown appointed a committee to look into creating an African American museum. What came of that study was two institutions, the African American Library at[...]
Mural Honors Two Extraordinary Black Women –Judge Zinetta Burney and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
If you’ve passed by the corner of Almeda Road and Ruth Street in the Third Ward lately, you may have noticed something new. A vibrant mural on the side of The Den cigar bar graces[...]
Texas Folklife’s 36th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens – Get Your Squeeze Box On!
Get ready to party to the sounds of Zydeco in Hermann Park this summer. On June 7 the 36th Annual Accordion Kings and Queens Concert will feature the best of polka, conjunto, zydeco, and other[...]