Discovery Green Conservancy http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rss Discovery Green Conservancy http://www.discoverygreen.com/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.discoverygreen.com Copyright 2010 Discovery Green Conservancy Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@discoverygreen.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:47:20 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/318/ H-E-B Movie Night presents “Julie and Julia”, showing Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. at the Anheuser Busch Stage at Discovery Green HOUSTON – Kicking off Discovery Green’s Screen on the Green spring movie series, H-E-B is proud to present Julie and Julia featuring Meryl Streep's award-winning performance as Julia Child. Free to the public, the movie will screen on the AnheuserBusch Stage on Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. Before the show, viewers will enjoy a guest appearance by renowned chef Robert Del Grande as he introduces clips from his PBS interview with Julia Child nearly 20 years ago. President of H-E-B Scott McClelland will be onsite to introduce the PBS interview and the movie. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and coolers onto the park grounds. Park guidelines prohibit glass bottles or containers; alcohol, beer or wine; weapons or firearms; or distribution of literature or materials. WHO/WHAT: H-E-B Movie Night at Discovery Green, showing... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/318/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/317/ As part of the celebration of Mexico's Bicentennial, Discovery Green and the Consulate General of Mexico, with the support of Bank of America, will present MURALS UNDER THE STARS by Gregorio Luke. This is a multimedia presentation in which life size images of the murals of Los Tres Grandes: Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros, plus Rufino Tamayo, will be screened, using the most advanced digital technology. The presentation will be held outdoors providing the viewers with real life sensations as if being in front of the original murals. The show will take place at Discovery Green Park on April 23, 20010 at 8 p.m. “We have always known that murals do not move” says Luke, “and yet modern technology allows us to screen these murals with absolute fidelity. I am very excited to bring Murals Under the Stars for the first time to Houston”. Gregorio Luke is an expert on Mexican and Latin American art and culture. He is the former Director... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/317/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/316/ We’re Growing! Discovery Green and Urban Harvest to expand the downtown park’s farmers marketUrban Harvest Farmers Market at Discovery Green launches April 2010 MARCH 5, 2010 – Discovery Green is partnering with Urban Harvest to expand the park’s current Sunday green market by extending the footprint of offerings from local small-scale produce growers, family farms producing vegetables, fruits, and other farm products; prepared foods and crafts; chef demonstrations; gardening and growing classes; and more. The Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Discovery Green will launch during a special market day on Saturday, April 3 in conjunction with the Earth Day Houston celebration at the park. The regular Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Discovery Green will take place every Sunday beginning April 11 from Noon to 4 p.m. Urban Harvest will continue to host their popular Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Eastside, which occurs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to Noon at 3000 Richmond at... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/316/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/307/ Discovery Green Spring 2010 Programming Season Offers free concerts, exercise classes and arts programs and more Ready to shed those winter boots and coats and stretch out outdoors in your shorts and tees? Discovery Green is the spot for you. The downtown park kicks off its Spring 2010 Programming Season Spring Break weekend, March 13th with hundreds of free events and activities through the July 4th weekend. The season is packed with popular staples of weekly exercise classes, Downtown Green Market and Thursday Concert Series and new activities like the Shell Eco-Marathon and Screen on the Green that you won’t want to miss. See a complete list of the events, classes, ongoing programs and special events at www.discoverygreen.com and stay connected by signing up for the weekly e-newsletter. The park is open seven days at week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Activities are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted. MARCH 2010 PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE DISCOVERY... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/307/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/305/ MAGNIFICENT 7 ICE SCULPTING COMPETITION PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK Ice sculpting event featuring ice artists from around the country Houstonians of all ages were fascinated with last year’s Magnificent Seven All Out Ice Sculpting Competition which featured acclaimed ice artists from around the country using chainsaws and blow torches to transform ice into masterpieces. Seven of the best ice sculptors in the world will return to Discovery Green on Saturday, January 9, 2010 to battle for bragging rights and the grand prize. Some of the master ice sculptors will include: Buddy Rasmussen of the Team Texas Chainsaw Massacre who was recently profiled on The Learning Channel’s (TLC) special, Chainsaw Ice Sculptors; Dan “Hollywood” Rebholz who is one of five certified “Master Carvers” in the USA. He’s coming for the title and possibly blood. Last year he was so close, but not close enough; Benjamin Rand, ranked second in the USA and is serious... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/305/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/304/ UP, UP & AWAY IN THE ADMINISTAFF HOLIDAY BALLOON! Operating through February 2010 See Houston’s magnificent downtown skyline as never before – floating 35 stories above Discovery Green! Enjoy a spectacular new attraction to this winter programming season at the park. The Administaff Holiday Balloon is a spectacular 60-foot diameter helium-filled balloon anchored to the Jones Lawn that will take up to 17 passengers to a height of 350 feet! Houstonians and visitors will get the ultimate panoramic view of the city during the holidays from the balloon’s rare vantage point. Weather-permitting, the Administaff Holiday Balloon will fly daily from December 11, 2009 to February 28, 2010. Riders are welcome on a first come first served basis everyday with hours varying. Each flight lasts approximately 8-10 minutes. No reservations can be made in advance (with the exception of private parties). The balloon operating hours may be affected by weather or private parties; call... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/304/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/287/ HOUSTON’S DISCOVERY GREEN ACHIEVES LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION City’s downtown park earns distinction for commitment to green design and operations Houston, Texas—October 12, 2009—Discovery Green has achieved LEED Gold Certification, making it the first completed LEED Gold project for new construction in downtown Houston. LEED Gold Certification – the second highest rating and still quite rare – places Discovery Green in a category with other environmentally responsible projects around the country. LEED certification is awarded solely by the U.S. Green Building Council to projects that adhere to universally accepted criteria such as energy efficiency, material conservation, water efficiency and indoor environmental quality. See a slide show of the Architecture of Discovery Green. The park project was initiated by Houston Mayor Bill White, who supported the development of the park through a public-private partnership between the city and the Discovery Green Conservancy, a non-profit... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/287/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/277/ Take Me Outdoors Houston Set For Oct. 10 At Discovery Green Event Is Area's First Free, Family-Oriented Festival of the Outdoors At a time when people in big cities are becoming increasingly disconnected from the world of nature and the outdoors, Take Me Outdoors Houston on Oct. 10 at Discovery Green will offer Houston's first free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors. Exhibitors will provide hands-on activities, booths and opportunities to engage audiences who haven't ever or don't often get exposure to the great outdoors - especially the resources located right in Houston's big backyard. Special thanks to Silver Eagle Distributors. By introducing Texans, especially urban adults and kids, to outdoor recreation, our woods and waters and natural places become more relevant and important to them, said Heidi Rao, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hunter education coordinator in Houston. We believe recreation leads to conservation. If they're out there enjoying the... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/277/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/270/ Free Thursday Evening Concerts at Discovery Green Thursdays Rock free outdoor concerts return on September 17 Rock out on Thursdays at Discovery Green at its free, family-friendly concert series, Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green presented by Capital One Bank, showcasing premier regional artists from Texas and Louisiana. The first performance will take place on September 17 with all concerts beginning at 6:30 p.m. Best of all, the concerts are free! More than 6,500 Houstonians came out and enjoyed the live music under the stars at the spring 2009 Thursdays Rock concert series and the fall offering of concerts is sure to delight music fans of all genres with a range of premiere performers from Texas soul to hard-charging Latin funk. Sponsors for Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green include Capital One Bank, Houston Press, 103.7 JACK FM and Saint Arnold Brewing Company. In keeping with Discovery Green’s commitment to sustainability, Saint Arnold Brewing Company encourages... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/270/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/267/ Strange Fruit, aerial performance troupe, makes Texas Premiere at Discovery Green Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27, 2009 Strange Fruit’s fusion of theatre, dance and circus will amaze Houston audiences Get ready to be amazed by Strange Fruit, an Australian performing arts group that fuses theatre, dance and circus together in a remarkable elevated medium. Performing at Discovery Green September 25 – 27 for their first Texas appearance, Strange Fruit will perform their work Swoon! and The Spheres on the Jones Lawn suspended above the audience. Swoon! is a spirited performance about love, loss, joy and freedom told by four elevated daredevil artists. The Spheres is a cosmic and awe-inspiring performance that takes a whimsical look at physics as four celestial beings emerge from and rise above giant illuminated globes. Strange Fruit has performed in over 40 different countries to well over a million people at international festivals and events. Troupe performers... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/267/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/266/ The Fab 40 performs Beatles Abbey Road at Discovery Green Saturday, September 12 40 local musicians Come together to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Abbey Road Highlighting a fall season of terrific live music at Discovery Green, The Fab 40 returns to pay tribute to the original Fab 4 with a free, live performance of Abbey Road on Saturday, September 12. Members of this group of 40 local musicians – handpicked by Beatles enthusiasts David Blassingame and Steve Candelari – performed the Beatles’ albums Sgt. Pepper and the White Album previously. Each show takes months to perfect and features the exotic instruments and sound effects that the Beatles used. Sugar Hill Studios and Black Dog Records are collaborating with the Fab 40. The Fab 40’s April 2008 performance of Sgt. Pepper drew an impressive crowd of over 4,000 people only two weeks after the Discovery Green’s official opening. For the Abbey Road performance, the public is encouraged to bring a non-perishable... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/266/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/264/ Free Music, Exercise Classes, Films and Cultural Programs Highlight Discovery Green Fall 2009 Programming Season Downtown park continues to offer distinctive programs for Houstonians and visitors to the city Discovery Green will begin its Fall Program Season on September 1, 2009. Since its opening, the downtown Houston green space has attracted nearly 1 Million visitors who have enjoyed free concerts, films, exercise classes, children’s playground area, interactive water features and an entertaining selection of special events. Many visitors enjoy spending time at Discovery Green simply as a respite from their daily routine. A stroll under the magnificent oak trees or lunch at one of the two restaurants, The Grove and The Lake House operated by Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group, creates a pleasant break during a hectic day. Others utilize the small and large dog runs or stop by the park on Saturday mornings to drop off their recyclables and stay for the children’s... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/264/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/262/ Get out and Enjoy Summer this August at Discovery Green 19th Houston International Jazz Festival; HPL Express Activities, Healthy Living Series and Exercise Classes Continue through Summer Music, nature and refreshing water features are just a few of the exceptional features of Discovery Green. The downtown park is truly a family destination with a children’s playground, picnic area and two dog runs. The Gateway Fountain and the Mist Tree continue to be the most popular and, of course, the coolest spots in the park. The park is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Discovery Green’s Fall programming season kicks off in September, however several free special events are planned for visitors of all ages in August. Information on the park features, dining at one of the two restaurants, The Grove and The Lake House operated by Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group, ongoing programs and special events can be found on the Discovery Green website, www.discoverygreen.com or by calling... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/262/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/259/ DockDogs® Makes Triumphant Return to Discovery Green Exciting national event remained a hit with dog lovers and competitors in Houston June 26-28 HOUSTON – JULY 7, 2009 – Houston, well-known for its enthusiastic sports fans, embraced another exciting athletic event as DockDogs® returned to Discovery Green, Houston’s popular park located across from the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The non-stop action began on Friday, June 26 and attracted a total of 283 canines, up from 140 dogs competing in distance and aerial events last year. Seen on ESPN and the Outdoor Channel, DockDogs® showcases retrievers running from a 20-foot dock and leaping into the 40-foot pool of water. Each jump is measured and the crowds go wild as some of the dogs maintain jumps of 22-24 feet as they compete in Extreme Vertical, Speed Retrieve and Big Air events. Despite a record heat wave in Houston, with temperatures over 100 degrees, approximately 15,000 spectators... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/259/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/251/ Susy Smith brings non-profit development skills to Houston’s new downtown park HOUSTON (June 1, 2009) – Discovery Green Conservancy announces the hire of Susy Smith as Development Director for the Houston downtown park. As Development Director, Smith will focus on building a sponsorship program to support the unique free programming provided at the park. She will also create an annual giving program to help fund the operations of the park. Discovery Green has had a tremendous first year with more than 700,000 visitors to the park, and we are focused on a long-term financial strategy to continue offering free programming and a fun environment to the public, said Guy Hagstette, Discovery Green Conservancy President. Susy Smith has valuable experience in non-profit fundraising, and we are delighted that she has joined our team. Smith most recently served as Director of Development for the Memorial Hermann Foundation, working on the Life Flight Campaign. Prior to her time at... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/251/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/243/ Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28, 2009 Dog and adventure lovers – mark your calendar for one of the most exciting events of the summer! DockDogs® will return to Discovery Green, Houston’s popular downtown park on Friday, June 26. Diverse competitions will take place throughout the weekend, featuring human handlers of all ages and their canine companions. The original DockDogs® event showcases retrievers running from a 20-foot dock and leaping into the 40-foot pool of water. Each jump is measured and the crowds go wild as some of the dogs maintain jumps of 22-24 feet. Additional challenges including Extreme Verticle, Speed Retrieve and Big Air have increased the popularity of the DockDogs events held across the United States and in Europe. What: DockDogs® at Discovery Green When: Friday, June 26, 2009 Onsite Registration/ Open Dock Practice - 8:00 am Speed Retrieve Competition # 1 - 9:00 am Big Air WAVE Competition # 1 - 11:00 am Big Air WAVE... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/243/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/242/ Light as Air features inflatable sculptures by four nationally recognized artists May 28-31 Discovery Green presents Light as Air, a magnificent outdoor exhibition of inflatable art during park operating hours Thursday through Sunday, May 28 – 31. Four nationally recognized artists will display their interactive inflatable sculptures in different areas of the park and offer free performances and workshops for exhibition guests throughout the weekend. On Thursday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m., join the artists and curator Sara Kellner for an exhibition tour and discussion about their art work. Susan Robb of Seattle will turn the Jones Lawn into a field of 50-foot tall waving black stalks with her haunting piece Warmth, Giant Black Toobs. Made from black plastic garbage bags, the Toobs will rise and wave as they warm in the sun. Watch a video clip of Robb’s Toobs. Join Robb on Saturday at 2 p.m. for a hands-on kite making workshop where you will transform ordinary plastic bags and bamboo... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/242/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/240/ Thursdays Rock free outdoor concerts return on May 7 Discovery Green will present its popular free concert series, Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green presented by Capital One Bank with the first event set for May 7. What better way to unwind than to spend an evening at the beautiful downtown Houston park listening to some of the best musicians in Texas? It’s free, so bring a blanket, co-workers, and friends and enjoy live music under the stars. The diverse line-up of artists is sure to delight music fans of all genres with Texas artists as well as renowned Grammy winners putting on a show each Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. Visitors to the park on Sunday afternoons will have an opportunity to enjoy an array of wonderful performances in Sundays in the Park presented by Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Since the opening of Discovery Green last April, we have strived to present a diverse and eclectic brand of entertainment to Houstonians and visitors to our city, said Susanne... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/240/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/234/ Saturday, April 4 Free event featuring live music and sneak peek of the film Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary Music and film lovers will not want to miss a one-of-a kind event on Saturday, April 4 at Discovery Green, Houston’s newest downtown park. The focal point of the free family event is the harmonica, known as the people’s instrument. Originally used as a polka instrument in Germany, the harmonica quickly immigrated to the United States and inspired genius among many famous musicians. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. when Gary Allegretto hosts a harmonica workshop with the young and young at heart. The free music and film event features a sneak peek of the film Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary, along with several musicians from the film performing live in the park. The film was created by Houston’s Marc Lempert and Todd Slobin.. The film features Clint Black, James Cotton, Guy Forsythe, Robert Klein, Huey Lewis, Delbert McClinton, John Popper from... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/234/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT Release http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/226/ Free EXTREME Wii! weekly tournaments beginning March 5 Free Concerts on the Green beginning May 7 Try out your gaming skills at Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green – EXTREME Wii! presented by Capital One Bank. The wildly popular Nintendo Wii is a much more than a game and Discovery Green will give Houston fans an opportunity to showcase their Wii talents on the big screen on Thursday nights, beginning March 5. Discovery Green Conservancy and HPL Express organize the eight-week free competitions in Guitar Hero 3 Legends of Rock, Mario Kartz, SuperSmash Brothers Brawl and Wii Sports. Hot Hits 95.7 will be on hand entertaining the crowd as they sign up and register beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Discovery Green. The first hour will feature competitors under the age of 18. Weekly winners will earn a chance to compete against each other with prizes for highest score, costume/stage performance and People’s Choice. Schedule: March 5 and 12 Guitar Hero 3 Legends of Rock March 19 and... http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/rel/226/ noemail@discoverygreen.com Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:30:00 GMT