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Discovery Green Opened April 13, 2008
The new 12-acre downtown park celebrated its official opening on Sunday, April 13. Mayor Bill White and members of the Discovery Green Conservancy kicked off the festivities with a “green” ribbon cutting, special appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales, performance by the Kaminari Taiko Drummers and a Car Horn Concerto. More than 20,000 visitors enjoyed the day-long menu of activities at the park, which culminated in a showing of the silent movie The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with live music by Two Star Symphony. View Photo Galeries: Houston Chronicle; KPRC-TV, Channel 2; KTRK-TV, Channel 13
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Diverse Programming Set for Spring & Summer at Discovery Green
April 10, 2008 -- The much-anticipated new downtown park – Discovery Green – will open on April 13, 2008. An inaugural Spring/Summer Programming Season will kick off on April 13, 2008 and run through August 8, 2008. A diverse series will to offer activities and programs for Houstonians and visitors of all ages. More...
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Discovery Green - Houston's New Urban Park - Opens April 2008
February 27, 2008 -- Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, will open to the public on April 13, 2008. The long-awaited destination fulfills a commitment from Mayor Bill White and major private Houston foundations to create and preserve green space within Houston's central city. With its proximity to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center, Discovery Green is an ideal location for the city's newest attraction. More...
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