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Seasonal Suggestions for Where to Shop, Eat and Play

Snowflakes fell across Houston this month––a rare and delightful reminder that the holidays are here. We’re fortunate to have moderate temperatures most of the year, which makes it pleasant to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. In Midtown Houston, there is plenty to see and do: shopping, dining, and some […]

Shopping is Merrier in Midtown

  Are you still checking off items on your Christmas shopping list? There’s no reason to travel all the way to the North Pole for really special items, when there are amazing gifts to be found right here in Midtown Houston. You can start with flowers because everyone loves a little color in their home […]

Fun Fitness Options in Midtown to Drop Holiday Calories

  Did you eat an extra piece of pie on Thanksgiving Day? With whipped cream or ice cream on top? Well, that may be the least of your concerns. According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American consumes 4,500 calories in their Thanksgiving meal, and about 229 grams of fat. And then come the […]

Luxury Living and Convenience in Midtown

  Working Downtown has many advantages, but the long commute home––to Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland or wherever––is certainly not one of them. In rush hour traffic, that drive can take 45 minutes or more, which is precious time you can certainly put to better use. Residents of Midtown Houston already know the perks […]

Give Thanks in Midtown

Thanksgiving is a time to count everything for which you are thankful, and in Midtown Houston, there are many reasons to celebrate. This is a time to sit down to a feast shared with friends and family, catch up on what’s happening, and watch some football while eating pumpkin pie.

Make Shopping Merry at Mistletoe Market

  You’ll find plenty of reasons to smile as you jumpstart your holiday shopping at Midtown Houston’s Mistletoe Market. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 18 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, this free event in Bagby Park (415 Gray Street) will showcase fine arts and crafts and […]

Historic Baldwin Park hosts Second Sundays

In the shadows of Houston’s glass and concrete towers, the green spaces and parks of Midtown Houston offer residents and visitors a welcome break. They are places to play, have a picnic, walk your dog, or just relax. One such place is historic Elizabeth Baldwin Park, acquired by the City of Houston in 1905. This […]

Boo!chata beckons on Halloween night

Halloween may be the scariest night of the year, but the only thing you need to fear is missing out on a fabulous time if you don’t join us at Boo!chata in Midtown Houston. This celebration of music, dance, and colorful costumes will haunt Bagby Park, 415 Gray Street (between Bagby St. and Brazos St. […]

Raise a Glass to Help Breast Cancer Patients

(Photo credit: VJ Arizpe) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but the cool, crisp evenings also make it an ideal time to try new wines from around the world. That’s why 13 celsius European Wine Bar and Cafe is offering an opportunity to introduce local oenophiles to 13 wonderful wines made by women vintners […]

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