Party with me Tonight!!!

Today's my Birthday!!! If you can come out and turn up with me. I will be at Elan Lounge!! I will post the link below if you want to register for FREE entry before 11 pm. Hope to see you there.

-XO

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ciroc-amaretto-presents-elan-saturdays-elan-lounge-in-river-oaks-birthday-bash-for-mel-g-of-tickets-8484871479

This Weekend in Houston

It's My Birthday Weekend Friends. So get out and do Something!!! 

Festival Of Lights @ Moody Gardens

All weekend beginning @  6 pm

Admission is $6.95

Moody Gardens

1 Hope Blvd. 

Galveston, TX 77554

Fire and Ice Carnival at Discovery Green

Friday November 22, 2013 @ 6 pm

Admission is Free

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney St. 

Houston, TX 77010

Red Bull Urban Rhythm

Friday November 22, 2013 @ 7 pm

Admission is Free

Empty Lot at 1503 Chartres St.

1503 Chartres St. 

Houston, TX 77003

21st Annual Artcrawl Houston

Saturday November 23, 2013 @ 10 am

Admission is Free

Mother Dog Studios

712 Walnut St. 

Houston, TX

Via Colori Street Painting Festival

Saturday and Sunday November 23-24, 2013 @ 10 am

Admission is Free

Hermann Square Park - City Hall

900 Smith Street 

Houston, TX 77002

This Weekend in Houston

Houston Beer Week 2013 Three Coast Double IPA Battle

Friday November 15, 2013

From 6-8 pm

Free Admission

Flight with all three beers will be available for $5

D&T Drive Inn

1307 Enid St. 

Houston , TX 77009

Reception and Fundraiser with Local Pro Bowl Star Wade Smith

Friday November 15, 2013

@ 7 pm

Free Admission

Fundamentally Toys

2401 Rice Blvd. 

Houston, TX 77005

Second Annual HTX Bike Fest

Saturday, November 16, 2013

@10 am

Free Admission

Market Square Park

420 Travis St. 

Houston, TX 77002

17th Annual Johnny Romano Skate Jam

Saturday, November 16, 2013

From 1 to 6 pm

Admission $30 donation (All proceeds go to Make a Wish Foundation)

Southside Skatepark

510 Iowa St. 

South Houston, TX 77587

"Share the Sweets of the Season" benefiting No Kid Hungry and Toys for Tots

Saturday, November 16, 2013

@ 1 pm

Admission is Free

Kiehl's Highland Village

4076 Westheimer Rd. 

Houston, TX 77027

Paste Untapped Festival

Saturday, November 16, 2013

@3 pm

Admission $20-$60

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney St. 

Houston, TX 77010

12th Annual Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens

Saturday, November 16, 2013

@4 pm

Admission $6.95

Moody Gardens

1 Hope Blvd. 
Galveston, TX 77554

Fun Finds

Ok guys so this past weekend I went rice and I had lots of fun. I went to experience Skyspace by James Turrell it was awesome. I think everyone should go. It's free and open to the public. I was also lucky enough to catch a play there, A Midsummer Night's Dream. The play was interactive and humorous. I will post pictures of both of the events below. Always try to get out and experience something new!

  Live life more abundantly-XO

This Weekend in Houston

Houston Beer Week 2013

Friday November 8 to Friday November 16, 2013

Check various locations by clicking the website below

houstonbeerweek.com 

Cost varies by event

A Midsummer Night's Dream presented by Rice Theatre

Friday November 8 and Saturday November 9, 2013

@7:30 pm

Admission is Free

Rice University

6100 Main St. 

Houston, TX 77005

12th Annual Rockets Run

Saturday November 9, 2013

@7 am

Cost $20-$40

Toyota Center

1510 Polk St. 

Houston, TX 77002

India Fest 2013

Saturday November 9, 2013

@ 10:30 am to 9 pm

Admission is Free

Immanuel Marthoma Church

12803 Sugar Ridge Blvd.

Stafford, TX 77477

Halloween Treat Ideas

Hey guys I saw a few ideas you can use if you are attending a Halloween party and wanted to bring a fun and easy treat.  I will post more ideas if I find easy ones that anyone can do.

-Enjoy

Brew-Ha-Ha Punch

Ingredients

2 cups sugar

2 quarts water $

2 (0.13-ounce) envelopes lime drink mix

1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice $

1 quart ginger ale $

Preparation

Stir together sugar and 2 quarts water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill.

Note: For a scary presentation, place punch bowl into a larger bowl, and add dry ice to larger bow

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) blocks extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (8-ounce) container chive-and-onion cream cheese

2 teaspoons paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 broccoli stalk

Red and green apple wedges $

Preparation

Combine Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients in a bowl until blended. Cover and chill 4 hours or until mixture is firm enough to be shaped.

Shape mixture into a ball to resemble a pumpkin. Smooth entire outer surface with a frosting spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in ball, if desired, using fingertips.

Cut florets from broccoli stalk, and reserve for another use. Cut stalk to resemble a pumpkin stem, and press into top of cheese ball. Serve cheese ball with apple wedges.

Note: To make ahead, wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap without stalk, and store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Attach stalk before serving.

Goblin Dip with Bone Crackers

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) can chili without beans

1 (16-ounce) can refried beans

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

1 (8-ounce) jar chunky pico de gallo

1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Toppings: shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, chopped black olives, sliced green onions

Bone Crackers

2 (13.5-ounce) packages 9-inch flour tortillas

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Preparation

Cut tortillas with a 3 1/2-inch bone-shaped cutter, and place on baking sheets. Stir together butter and garlic salt; brush mixture on tortillas.

Bake at 250° for 30 minutes or until crisp.

NOTE: Flour tortillas may be cut into bone shapes using kitchen shears.

Preparation

Cook first 6 ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring often, 15 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Sprinkle with desired toppings, and serve warm with Bone Crackers.

Pumpkin Party Mix

Preparation

All you need to package up this treat are a few things from a craft store. Start with an orange plastic tablecloth. Trace around a large plate to make circles. Cut out the circles and scoop 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the party mix into the center.Gather the sides of the circle, twist and secure with a long piece of thin floral wire. Twist and wrap the pumpkin stem with green floral tape, and use a pencil to curl the ends of the floral wire.

This Weekend in Houston

35th Houston Italian Festival

Friday, October 11, 2013 @ 11 am

Saturday, October 12, 2013 @ 11 am

Sunday, October 13, 2013 @11 am

Admission $8 for Adults, Free for children 12 and under

University of St. Thomas 

3800 Montrose Blvd. 

Houston, TX 77006

Haute Wheels Food Truck Festival 2013

Friday, October 11, 2013 @ 6 pm

Saturday, October 12, 2013 @ 12 pm

Sunday, October 13, 2013 @ 12 pm

Tickets start at $16 and include $5 worth of beverage coupons and $1 donation to the HCC Foundation

HCC Southwest Campus

5601 West Loop South Freeway 

Houston, TX 77081

2013 Bat Tours along the Buffalo Bayou

Friday, October 11, 2013 @ 6:30 pm

Sabine to Bagby Promenade

100 Sabine St. 

Houston, TX 77002

Institute of Hispanic Culture presents "Dia de la Hispanidad" featuring Grupo Niche

Friday, October 11, 2013 @ 8 pm

Admission is Free

Miller Outdoor Theatre

6000 Hermann Park Drive 

Houston, TX 77030

2013 Bayou City Art Festival Downtown

Saturday, October 12, 2013 @ 10 am

Sunday, October 13, 2013 @ 10 am

Admission is $15

Hermann Square Park - City Hall

900 Smith Street 

Houston, TX 77002

McDonald's Dream Discovery Festival

Saturday, October 12, 2013 @ 10 am

Admission is Free

Wortham Center Fish Plaza

500 Texas Avenue 

Houston, TX 77002

Houston Vintage Market & Festival

Saturday, October 12, 2013 @ 11 am

Admission is $5, free for children 11 and under

1940 Air Terminal Museum

8325 Travelair Blvd. 

Houston, TX 77061

Houston Symphony presents "Lunada"

Saturday, October 12, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

Admission is Free

Miller Outdoor Theatre

6000 Hermann Park Drive 

Houston, TX 77030

This Weekend in Houston

Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico presents "Mexicanisimo"

Saturday September 28, 2013

11 am

Free

Miller Outdoor Theatre

6000 Hermann Park Drive 

Houston, TX 77030

Main Street Theater presents Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

Starts this weekend 

Tickets start at $13

Visit http://www.mainstreettheater.com/youththeater/catinthehat.html for information on dates and times

Main Street Theater

2540 Times Blvd. 

Houston, TX 77005

Dance of Asian America presents "Splendid China VIII"

Saturday September 28, 2013

8 pm

Free

Miller Outdoor Theatre

6000 Hermann Park Drive 

Houston, TX 77030

Combustible Dance Festival

Sunday September 29, 2013

5 pm

Free

Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston (MATCH)

3400 Main St. 

Houston, TX 77002

Third Annual "Salsa y Salud: The Evolution of Salsa"

Sunday September 29, 2013

7 pm

Free

Miller Outdoor Theatre

6000 Hermann Park Drive 

Houston, TX 77030

University of Houston News: Celebrate UH Cougar Mascot Shasta's Birthday at Houston Zoo

Show your Cougar Pride at the Houston Zoo. Lots of fun for the family this 

Sunday, September 29, 2013. 

Click on the link below for more details.

University of Houston News: Celebrate UH Cougar Mascot Shasta's Birthday at Houston Zoo

This Weekend in Houston

Screamworld Haunted House is Open

Visit www.screamworld.com  for ticket prices

2225 N. Sam Houston Parkway West 

Houston, TX 77038

Discovery Green presents Australia's Strange Fruit in "Swoon!"

Free

Friday, Sept. 20th, 2013 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2013 at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2013 at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2013 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 2013 at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 2013 at 6 p.m.

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney St. 

Houston, TX 77010

Meeting of Styles in Houston (Three day Graffiti Art Event)

Free

Friday, Sept. 20th, 2013 at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2013 at 10 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 2013 at 10 a.m.

The Mullet - Graffiti Mecca

10902 Kingspoint Rd. 

Houston, TX 77075

Houston Museum of African American Culture presents Def Poetry Jam Reunion

Free

Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 2013 at 7 p.m.

Miller Outdoor Theatre

6000 Hermann Park Drive 

Houston, TX 77030

Women's Arena Football League

Houston Lady Oilers  Vs. Dallas Darlings

$15 General Admission

$12 Students w/I.D.

$8 Kids 12 and under

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Doors Open @ 4:30 pm Kick off @ 5:30 pm

Sports Culture

17951 Interstate 45 North

Woodlands, TX 77385

This Weekend in Houston

2013 Buffalo Bat Tours

Friday, September 13,2013

6:30 pm

Sabine to Bagby Promenade

100 Sabine St. 

Houston, TX 77002

The Wiggles in Concert

Friday, September 13,2013

6:30 pm

Tickets Start at $17.50

Bayou Music Center

520 Texas St. 

Houston, TX 77002

Chipotle Green Film Series at Discovery Green Showing  Eating Alabama

Friday, September 13,2013

8:15 pm

Free

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney St. 

Houston, TX 77010

"Take me Outdoors Houston" at Discovery Green

Saturday, September 14,2013

10 am

Free

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney St. 

Houston, TX 77010

Cirq'ulation Locale - Second Life

Saturday, September 14, 2013

8 pm 

Free

Miller Outdoor Theater

6000 Hermann Park Drive

Houston, TX 77030

IKEA Houston Screen on Green Showing film Up

Saturday, September 14,2013

8 pm

Free

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney St. 

Houston, TX 77010

Texas Children's Art Festival

Sunday, September 15,2013

1 pm

Free

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

1 Westcott St. 

Houston, TX 77007

This Weekend in Houston

2013 Fall Simon Fashion Show

Friday September 6, 2013 @ 5 pm

Saturday, September 7, 2013@ 10 am

Admission is Free

Galleria

5015 Westhiemer

Houston, TX 77056

BHLDN Fall Fashion Show

Friday September 6, 2013 @ 6 pm

Admission is Free

To RSVP Email: houstonevents@bhldn.com 

BHLDN - Highland Village

4056 Westheimer Rd. 

Houston, TX 77027

HEB Movie Night (Blindside)

Friday September 6, 2013 @ 7 pm

Admission is Free

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney St. 

Houston, TX 77010

"Keep Calm/Fight Cancer" Event benefiting Pam Robinson

Friday, September 6, 2013 @ 7 pm

Saturday, September 7, 2013 @ 7 pm

Sunday, September 8, 2013 @ 7 pm

$10 charge for each day 

Walter's

1120 Naylor 

Houston, TX 77002

FARE Walk for Food Allergy

Saturday, September 7, 2013 @ 8 am

Free

Sam Houston Park

1000 Bagby St. 

Houston, TX 77002

Hands on Houston Family Festival

Saturday, September 7, 2013 @ 11 am

Free

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

4848 Main St. 

Houston, TX 77002

2013 Houston Brazilian Festival

Saturday, September 7, 2013 @ 2 pm-10 pm

Admission $10 children under 10 are Free

Jones Plaza

610 Louisiana St. 

Houston, TX 77002

Pop Shop Houston's "Mini Pops" Market

Sunday, September 8, 2013 @ 12 pm-6 pm

Pavement Clothing

1657 Westheimer Rd. 

Houston, TX 77006

How I Spent My Labor Day Weekend

So some of my family and friends got together and took a trip to Austin. We of course went to 6th street, but we also did other things that we enjoyed very much. Take a quick look at the pics below and I will try to post a video of some of the captured moments in motion.

Sorry guys I haven't figured out how to rotate the images.... :(

Barton Springs

Good Luck Totem Pole

Liz our tour guide

Say Hello to Rex

Someone was too excited....

I hope you guys enjoy the pics and the short video. Until next time.. 

-XO

Labor Day Weekend in Houston

Looking for something to do this three day weekend, but you don't want to travel to far. I will list some things happening around the Houston area for you to do. 

BrewMasters Beer Crawl

@Moody Gardens 

August 30,2013 @ 8 pm

$25

Golden Dragon Acrobats Performance

@Miller Outdoor Theater

August 30, 2013 @ 8 pm 

Free

Sports Memorabilia & Celebrity Super Show

@Pasadena Convention Center

August 31 & September 1, 2013 @ 10 am

$5

Labor Day in the Woodlands (Firework show to follow)

@Waterway Square

August 31, 2013 @6 pm

Free


I will follow up later with pics from my Labor day weekend. I'm so excited guys.
Have fun and be safe!

-XO

This Weekend in Houston

As you all know this weekend is TAX FREE weekend. If you do not want to get caught in the crowds I suggest you shop online or go to an outside mall, so you will have a little breathing room. OK now lets get on with it. I know I have not posted things to do in Houston for a few weeks, but truth of the matter is I've been running around like a chicken with it's neck cut off. I promise I'm going to try to do better. I will list below a few events that I know that's happening this weekend.

2013 Houston Shakespeare Festival: Antony & Cleopatra 

August 10, 2013

Free Event

8:30 pm

Miller Outdoor Theater

6000 Hermann Park Dr. 

Houston, TX 77030

Alamo Draft House Free Movie Monsters vs. Aliens

August 10, 2013

Free

10 am (Vintage Park) and 11:20 am (Mason Road)

Move it Movement Tour

August 11, 2013

Free

12 pm - 4 pm

The Woodlands Center

Sam Houston State University 3380 College Park Dr.

The Woodlands, TX

This Weekend in Houston

Want to learn how to Salsa?

Enjoy Salsa dancing every Friday at Latin Beats located at the Downtown Aquarium. From 7 pm to 10 pm you can learn how to Salsa from professional instructors. 

410 Bagby Street

Houston, TX 77002

Enjoy Jazz music by the Mambo Jazz Kings

Friday July 19 7 pm to 10 pm

They will perform at the Keller Williams Concert. This is a free event, you are welcome to bring your lawn chairs and or blankets to enjoy the evening filled with music. 

Kingwood Town Center Park

8 N. Main Street

Kingwood, TX 77339

Tut's presents The Chorus Line July 16-21

This event is free. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs and or blankets with your picnic baskets. 

All performances will begin at 8:15 pm. 

Miller Outdoor Theater

6000 Hermann Park Drive

Houston, TX 77030

Want to see the original movie of Hairspray?

Saturday July 20 at 8:45 pm Discovery Green will begin the free screening. If you come early you can catch a variety of dance performances before the show. 

Discover Green

1500 McKinney 

Houston, TX 77010

Getting Married?

This weekend the George R. Brown Convention Center will be hosting the 29th Annual Bridal Extravaganza. This event will take place Saturday at 10 am and Sunday at 11 am. The ticket prices range from $12 to $15. 

George R. Brown

1001 Avenida de las Americas

Houston, TX 77010