Free November Programs at Discovery Green
The Ice at Discovery Green, Life is Living,
StoryCorps Historias, and Cool Globes
Discovery Green is the place to be for an exciting array of free exercise, cultural and family events throughout the month of October. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., the beautiful downtown Houston green space continues to attract Houstonians of all ages with free concerts, films, exercise classes, children’s playground area, interactive water features and an entertaining selection of special events.
Whether your interest is celebrating Halloween or enjoying Blues and Burgers at the Lake House, October is filled with unique events and activities. Weekday visitors can enjoy lunch by Kinder Lake at The Lake House and Sundays in the park are ideal for shopping at the organic urban market and enjoying free musical performances from 3-5 p.m.
Visitors to the park are invited to stay connected to Discovery Green online through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube!
A complete list of all the programs and special events can be found on the Discovery Green website, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ or by calling (713) 400-7336. All events are free and open to the public unless noted.
DISCOVERY GREEN SPECIAL EVENTS
The Ice at Discovery Green
Holiday Skating on Kinder Lake presented by the Houston Chronicle
November 26, 2009 – January 18, 2010
DOWNLOAD HIGH RES PHOTO – Photo credit: Jeff Fitlow
With more than 100,000 park visitors the first year, The Ice at Discovery Green returns to the park on Thanksgiving Day. Make Discovery Green your tradition during the holidays with an array of activities offered for families, couples, and visitors to the city. Admission $10 includes skate rental and tax
Weekly programs will be offered including skating stars performances, jazz nights, movie nights, dj nights and skating with Santa. Holiday art exhibits including local artist David Graeve’s illuminated globes featuring photos taken by FUUSA students. The Holiday Green Market returns on Sundays with an array of sustainable gifts and holiday food items. Get around from Discovery Green to all of the activities downtown -- as part of the Downtown Holiday Spectacular – on two Holiday Trolleys with routes available on weekends.
The Invincible Czars perform “The Nutcracker Suite”
Saturday, November 28
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch Stage
Austin’s amazing rock band The Invincible Czars perform their wacky version of the The Nutcracker Suite. Skate along or listen from the hill. When the performance ends, you can catch the first annual Illuminated Art Car Parade on Avenida de las Americas in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center. You won’t want to miss this fabulously funky holiday evening!
Life is Living Kick-off Event with Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Saturday, November 7
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch Stage & Fondren Performance Space
A Hip-hop “green” festival featuring slam poetry, break dancing, life graffiti mural making, special guest performers and many activities for all ages. Life is Living is a national campaign organized by international artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph that explores the diverse and changing perspectives on environmentalism. Life is Living will be in Houston through 2010 hosted by the University of Houston Mitchell Center for the Arts. Kick-off co-sponsored by the Houston Arts Alliance. www.mitchellcenterforarts.org.
StoryCorps Historias
November 19 to December 19
Maconda’s Grove
StoryCorps Historias is an initiative to record the diverse stories and life experiences of Latinos in the United States. Sharing these stories celebrates our history, honors our heritage, and captures the true spirit of our community. When you record your story, you’ll have a meaningful experience captured on CD to share with your friends, family, and community, and with your permission, archived at the Library of Congress. Make a reservation to record your story by calling make a reservation beginning November 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. by calling 1-800-850-4406, or at StoryCorpsHistorias.org.
Playing with your Food
November 21
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Houston Grand Opera and the Recipe for Success Foundation invite you to "play with your food!" and celebrate cultural traditions from around the world with story, song, food and art. Part of the KBR Children’s Discovery Series.
Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet
October 9 through January 2, 2010
Throughout the park
Outdoor public art exhibit featuring 50 colorful, super-sized globes (5 ft. x 7-1/2 ft) designed by international, national and local artists to depict everyday solutions to global warming. For more information visit: http://www.coolglobes.org/ Catalog available at Discovery Green.
ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
Sundays in the Park presented by Four Seasons Hotel Houston
Sundays
3 – 5 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser – Busch Stage
Afternoon concerts and park features to entertain children of all ages make for an idyllic Sunday in the Park.
November 1 Old School Swing Band
November 8 D.R.U.M
November 15 Texodus
Downtown and a Movie
7:30 p.m.
Anheuser – Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
A new downtown movie series presented by DOWNTOWN Magazine, Saint Arnold Brewing Company and other community partners.
November 13 The Big Lebowski Bash (event at 7:30 p.m., movie at 10 p.m.) Screening includes live music by Picture Book, Human Bowling, costume contest and more activities. Parents, please note: this film is rated R.
November 21 Planes, Trains & Automobiles Plus a sneak peek at all the wonderful downtown Houston holiday events!
ART SERIES
KUHF Silent Film Concerts
Friday, November 6
7 p.m.
Anheuser – Busch Stage
Golden Arm Trio serenades Louise Brooks, siren of the Silver Screen, in the saucy Pandora’s Box (1929).
Cinema Arts Festival Houston Finale – The Red Shoes
Sunday, November 15
6 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch Stage
An event combining dance and film for the grand finale of the Cinema Arts Festival. Tilda Swinton, Academy-Award winning British actress, introduces The Red Shoes, the 1948 film that has inspired countless dancers. To start, Houston Ballet II presents an exciting program. Garrett Smith’s Den III is an exciting and edgy work set to the music of Tielman Susato with eye-catching costumes by Travis Halsey. Stanton Welch’s energetic early work Blue is an ode to the beauty of classical dance set to music by Antonio Vivaldi, exploring emotions through the colors of chakras (the seven energy centers of the body). Showcasing Houston Ballet II’s classical technique is the extravagant love story Raymonda choreographed by Marius Petipa.
HEALTHY LIVING IN THE PARK
Central City Co-op Downtown Green Market
Sundays
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
Every Sunday, expect the freshest organic produce and farm products.
Recycling Sundays presented by Biolage
Saturdays
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Andrea and Bill White Promenade at McKinney Street
The city of Houston partners with Discovery Green to present a downtown recycling drop-off location. Bring your paper, glass, plastic and cans.
Bike Repair Workshop
Saturdays
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
Free bicycle repair lessons by Nicholas Auger and Terry Hurley.
Fitness in the Park presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Pilates in the Park with TUTS
Tuesdays
6 – 7 p.m.
Anheuser – Busch Stage
Urban Dance in the Park with TUTS
Tuesdays
7 – 8 p.m.
Anheuser – Busch Stage
Zumba!
Wednesdays
6 – 7 p.m.
Anheuser – Busch Stage
Yoga in the Park with TUTS
Saturdays
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Anheuser – Busch Stage
Yoga 2 in the Park with TUTS
Wednesdays
7 – 8 p.m.
Anheuser – Busch Stage
Sustainability Fair
Saturday, November 7
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
Learn how to reduce your global footprint from experts, see product demonstrations, etc. Accenture volunteers organize a quarterly sustainability fair in conjunction with Discovery Green’s weekly recycling program sponsored by Biolage.
CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY EVENTS
Children’s Discovery Series presented by KBR
Saturdays
12 p.m.
KBR at Discovery Green presents free, weekly, family-oriented workshops and performances.
November 7 LIFE IS LIVING with Marc Bamuthi Joseph
November 14 Brother Tadpole – an original live musical by Loretta Kovacic
November 21 Food for Thought, or just for FUN! (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Young Writers Workshops
Saturdays
10:30 a.m.
HPL Express
Writers in the Schools and HPL Express offer Houston’s only free open writing workshop for kids.
Hip’n Fit Club
Saturdays
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sarofim Picnic Lawn
Houston’s first workout class for kids. Move it to the music.
DINING
Dining options include the award-winning The Grove and The Lake House. Enjoy hot coffee and a donut from Houston’s Hottest Donuts on the Andrea and Bill White Promenade or spread your blanket on the Jones Lawn and picnic with friends and family.
PHOTOS
See a selection of photos from the park
Discovery Green Conservancy
Discovery Green Conservancy is a private, non-profit organization that operates the park. At the behest of Houston’s Mayor Bill White, the Conservancy was formed in December 2004 and was charged with designing, building and operating Houston’s new urban park which opened in April 2008.
LOCATION
Discovery Green is located at 1500 McKinney in downtown Houston, in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas. The park is just blocks away from Main Street, Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center.
HOURS
Discovery Green is open every day from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hours for events may vary. Areas of the park may be closed occasionally for maintenance or private events.
CONTACT INFORMATION
http://www.discoverygreen.com/or call 713.400.7336.
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