Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos in the Heights is centered on Casa Ramirez Art Gallery. 214 W 19th St, in the middle of the Heights 19th St shopping district. Originally a pre-Columbian indigenous tradition of honoring the dead. It is now a combination of ancient beliefs and religious teachings. This year the celebration is on November 1st & […]
La Traviata – Opera in the Heights
La Traviata Opens at Opera in the Heights I know nothing about opera, but it’s cool that the we have our own Opera in the Heights. Since I know nothing about it, all the info below comes from Houston Press Art Attack and Opera in the Heights website. The opera La Traviata, tops off the series Opera […]
Heights Food Truck Friday
I went to Torchy’s Tacos yesterday evening. It was their opening day and they were packed! There is an outside eating area right on the 19th St sidewalk. This and the new Heights General Store were the only places obviously open. All the closed shops made it look desolate..kind’a sad. However, all that changes tonight! […]
Urban Forestry Day
Urban Forestry Day 09/22/13 Time is running out to sign up for free trees from the Houston Heights Association as part of Urban Forestry Day. Heights residents just email urbanforest@houstonheights.org for details and to sign up. But, must do so by Saturday 09/21/13. Trees are provided by Apache Energy Corporation as part of their 2013 […]
14 Pews: A Movie & Beer Tasting
An interesting documentary film will open soon at 14 Pews in the Heights. “Beer Hunter” is about important beer and whiskey journalist, Michael Jackson. He was known for his Discovery channel series in 1993 with the title “The Beer Hunter” and is considered instrumental in the craft beer revolution that still continues to get stronger. […]
Heights Bike Rally
HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION BICYCLE RALLY & SCAVENGER HUNT Sunday, October 6, 2013 The Eighth Annual Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt is being sponsored by the Houston Heights Association on Sunday, Oct. 6. This is not exactly a real “race.” More of a family-centric get-together/ride for riders of any age and abilities. Part of the ride […]
Masquerade at Monte Carlo
For those of you who like dressing up… “Masquerade at Monte Carlo” will be held by the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel. According to a chamber release, “The carnival theme will combine with casino games for a fun, challenging and entertaining gala. Guests […]
New Heights Retail: Heights Baptist Temple
Demolition is progressing at Rutland and 20th St in the Heights. Part of the old Baptist Temple church had been sold back in May. The proceeds from the sale will go to a $3M renovation of the remaining structure. An extensive Baptist Temple press release gives details of the renovation and the thought behind it. […]
First Saturday Arts Market
Heights First Saturday Arts Market You’ve missed it for September, but October will be here soon. Put it on your calendar…the first Saturday of each month. First Saturday Arts Market. Especially with the holidays coming up. The perfect place for unique holiday gifts.
