Author Archives: Tom Schmidt

(Sat. Sep. 11: 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.; 615 Louisiana St., Ste. 102; Houston, TX 77002; Tickets from $25. Call 713-224-7575 or visit houstonsymphony.org for tickets) The Houston Symphony will be kicking off its brand new season of music with delightful instrumentals from … Continue reading →

(Fri. Sep. 3: 8p.m.- 10p.m.; Sat. Sep. 4: 8p.m.- 10p.m.; Sun. Sep. 5: 2:30p.m.- 4:30p.m.; 615 Louisiana St., Ste. 102; Houston, TX 77002; Tickets from $25. Call 713-224-7575 or visit houstonsymphony.org for tickets) The Houston Symphony will be performing amazing songs from … Continue reading →

(9a.m.- 8p.m. on Tuesdays; 9a.m.- 5p.m. on Wednesdays- Mondays; One Hermann Circle Drive. For more information, visit www.hmns.org; Ticket prices: $15 to $27)The Houston Museum of Natural Science will be presenting its newest exhibit, “Magic: The Science of Wonder” this … Continue reading →

(August 1-21, 2010) Houston Restaurant Week is a one of the best times of the year to take advantage of amazing five star meals at incredibly low prices. This year’s Restaurant Week benefits the Houston Food Bank and features a … Continue reading →

(Sprinkles Cupcakes; 4014 Westheimer Rd.) Perhaps we should start calling ourselves Houston-wood since the opening of West coast giant sweet confectionary Sprinkles grand opening this past Monday. In the heart of Highland Village, one can find themselves engorging in the … Continue reading →

(Houston Family Arts Center; 10760 Grant Road) Abracadabra Aladdin will entice a younger crowd to attend the theatrical stylings at The Houston Family Arts Center which is showcasing this special performance based on the story of Aladdin. Bring the entire … Continue reading →

(The Downtown Aquarium; 410 Bagby) The Downtown Aquarium is usually known for its beautiful aquatic life, but it is also the home to a collection of impressive white tigers, Nero, Coral, Reef and Marina. During The Aquarium’s bi-annually held Tiger … Continue reading →

On Saturday May 16, the ferocious girls from the Houston Roller Derby will be playing at Kicks Indoor Soccer & Gym. Featured rollergirls will be the Burlesque Brawlers, Hot Rod Honeys, Bayou City Bosses and the Psych Ward Sirens. Don’t … Continue reading →

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFAH) presents Afghanistan- Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul, an astounding display which explores the diverse cultural history of Afghanistan from the 2500 B.C. also referred to as the Bronze Age through the rise … Continue reading →

(The Houston Museum of Natural Science; May 22-October 18, 2009) Voted one of the top 5 “Must See” exhibits by Time Magazine, “Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor” presented by The Houston Museum of Natural Science is one … Continue reading →