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State Parks Getaways — April 2026
Where to Look for Wildflowers Mother Nature tosses a color bomb into Texas each spring in the form of wildflowers, creating huge fields of mixed blooms and small bursts of color. Your parks are showcases for many flower varieties — […]
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Kitchen Collectibles worth the Money
by Dr. Lori Verderame Kitchen collectibles are common and sought after for a few reasons. No one likes to toss Grandma’s favorite frying pan or Mom’s bundt cake mold because of their sentimental value. The connection between food prep and […]
The Hobby Center presents Silambam Houston’s Kāvyā: Poetry in Motion, an Indian dance, music and storytelling performance Friday, May 31
Program is part of Houston Is Inspired Residency WHO: The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts WHAT: Silambam Houston’s Kāvya: Poetry in Motion WHEN: Friday, May 31 at 7:30pm WHERE: The Hobby Center | Zilkha Hall | 800 Bagby Street | Houston, TX […]
High School Decathlon Host DecaCon Pop-Culture Con Fundraiser
Day of Fun, Games, Cosplay, Tournaments March 24, 2026 (Katy, TX) – Come join the games and festivities at Katy I.S.D. Paetow High School Decathlon team’s inaugural DECACON, pop-culture convention fundraiser for American Decathlon, on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. […]
KATY SIP N STROLL 2026 RETURNS APRIL 25 – A Premier Evening of Wine, Food & Music Benefitting Christ Clinic
Katy, Texas – February 16, 2025 – Katy’s most beloved wine and culinary event returns this spring as Katy Sip N Stroll 2026 takes place Friday, April 25, from 6–9 p.m. at The ARK by Norris Event Center. The all-inclusive evening invites guests to sip, savor, […]
Join us on May 2nd for Katy Aquatics Annual Make A Splash Water Safety Event
Katy Aquatics would like to invite you to our annual Make a Splash water safety event for the community on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Tompkins High School Natatorium. Register for a free swim […]
Houston Grand Opera Announces the 2026-27 Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio Artists
Seven returning members and five new artists to train with prestigious program during company’s new season HOUSTON—March 9, 2026—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce the new class of exceptional emerging artists who will join the Sarah and Ernest […]
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents world-renowned arts & health researcher Dr. Daisy Fancourt for lecture and book-signing for Art Cure on April 12
Fancourt will also give a pre-concert lecture for “The Sacred Veil” with Houston Chamber Choir and Houston Methodist Employee Choir April 11 WHAT: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents renowned scientist and researcher Dr. Daisy Fancourt, Professor of Psychobiology & […]
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Tips to buy Valuable Items at Bargain Prices
By Dr. Lori Verderame Where do you find quality and valuable art, antiques and collectibles at bargain prices? My three favorite places for treasure hunting are thrift stores, estate/garage sales, and online platforms. As an appraiser, with 25 years of […]



