Socializing and Social Distancing in Midtown Houston
Photo via Instagram user @suzieflores This week Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that the City of Houston will close businesses that fail to follow state guidelines limiting venues to 25% capacity. While we all aim to get back to business as usual, Midtown Houston continues to prioritize the safety and health of our residents and visitors. […]
Experience the Arts Virtually in Midtown Houston
Photo of Houston artist Kelli Wassomwww.kelliwassom.com The pandemic has impacted small businesses across the city, but local artists have been hit particularly hard. Now is a perfect time to support your local artists by experiencing the arts virtually in Midtown Houston. Children’s Storytime Midtown and The Ensemble Theatre have joined forces to put a new […]
Shop Local: Update on Midtown Houston Restaurants and Retailers
Photo via Artisans Restaurant on Facebook As we continue to monitor recommendations from the City of Houston, we want to encourage Midtown Houston visitors and residents to continue practicing social distancing and prioritizing your health and safety. The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Here’s […]
Free Mask Distribution in Houston
As we continue to monitor recommendations from the City of Houston, we want to encourage Midtown Houston visitors and residents to continue practicing social distancing and prioritizing your health and safety. The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. The […]
Virtual Events, Staying Connected and Saving Money in Midtown Houston
During this time, most of us are witnessing COVID-19 unfolding from our homes– which is where we should be. Staying connected and informed is critically important, and we’ve got some tips to help you do both. Here are some ways to stay connected, healthy, and to save money while you stay home. Midtown Virtual […]
Prioritizing Health and Safety in Midtown Houston
Midtown Events At this time, our community’s safety is our top priority. In accordance with the City of Houston, we are officially cancelling all Midtown events scheduled for the months of March and April. As you have surely seen in the media, COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread both locally and globally. The safety and well-being […]
(Photo via Tacos A Go Go on Facebook) Small businesses and restaurants in Midtown Houston need us now more than ever. There are many ways to support local businesses affected by COVID-19 while practicing social distancing. If you don’t see your favorite business listed below, please reach out to us at @MidtownHOU on Facebook , […]
Midtown Park Wins The 2020 ULI Houston Development of Distinction Award and The People’s Choice Award
Midtown Park Wins The 2020 ULI Houston Development of Distinction Award and The People’s Choice Award Houston, TX, February 6, 2020 – On Tuesday, February 4th, the Houston District Council of the Urban Land Institute (ULI Houston) hosted the 2020 Development of Distinction awards ceremony. Midtown Park, the destination park in Midtown Houston was the […]
Midtown Park Wins The 2020 ULI Houston Development of Distinction Award and The People’s Choice Award
On Tuesday, February 4th, the Houston District Council of the Urban Land Institute (ULI Houston) hosted the 2020 Development of Distinction awards ceremony. Midtown Park, the destination park in Midtown Houston was the winner of the Development of Distinction and the People’s Choice Award, an honor that served as a reminder of the importance […]
Call for Artists: Five Reasons to Join Us at Art in the Park
Every year, for one day in April, Elizabeth Baldwin Park (1701 Elgin St.) is transformed into a vibrant art festival where visitors can explore artworks and buy pieces directly from the artists. For 2020, we’re looking forward to our biggest event yet, with 3,000 visitors expected. While there are countless reasons to be a […]