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H-E-B KICKS OFF DISCOVERY GREEN’S SCREEN ON THE GREEN SPRING SERIES WITH THE MOVIE “JULIE AND JULIA”

Release Date: 10-Mar-10
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  Subcategory:  Spring Programming Season
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.
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MURALS UNDER THE STARS - SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATIONS COME TO HOUSTON

Release Date: 5-Mar-10
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Spring Programming Season
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.
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We’re Growing! Discovery Green and Urban Harvest to expand the downtown park’s farmers market

Release Date: 5-Mar-10
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
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.
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Discovery Green Spring 2010 Programming Season

Release Date: 11-Feb-10
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  Subcategory:  Spring Programming Season
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.
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Discovery Green Thursday Concert Series returns Spring 2010

Release Date: 11-Feb-10
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Spring Programming Season
Discovery Green Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank returns in May and June 2010. The seasonal concert series continues to grow in popularity with terrific attendance last year. What better way to kick off spring by spending an evening at the beautiful downtown Houston park listening to some of the best musicians in Texas?
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MAGNIFICENT 7 ICE SCULPTING COMPETITION PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK

Release Date: 4-Jan-10
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  Subcategory:  Special Event
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.
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UP, UP & AWAY IN THE ADMINISTAFF HOLIDAY BALLOON!

Release Date: 3-Dec-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  
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!
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STORYCORPS HISTORIAS COMES TO DISCOVERY GREEN

Release Date: 16-Oct-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  News Release
StoryCorps, a national initiative to document the unique stories of Americans, will arrive November 19, 2009 to collect stories of Houston’s Latino and Hispanic residents as part of its Historias Initiative. Historias, which means ‘story’ in Spanish, is an ongoing initiative to celebrate the diversity of Latino lives and culture.
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HOUSTON’S DISCOVERY GREEN ACHIEVES LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION

Release Date: 12-Oct-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  News Release
Discovery Green has achieved LEED Gold Certification, making it the first completed LEED Gold project 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 ...
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Free November Programs at Discovery Green

Release Date: 8-Oct-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  News Release
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.
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Take Me Outdoors Houston set for Oct. 10 at Discovery Green

Release Date: 14-Sep-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Fall Programming Season
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.
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Downtown Park Discovery Green Delights this Holiday Season

Release Date: 1-Sep-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Holidays at Discovery Green
Discovery Green, the downtown Houston park, presents several exciting new and returning programs this holiday season, enhancing the park’s natural features and proving Discovery Green is an attraction not to be missed. Cool Globes exhibit opens October 9, StoryCorps Historias will be on site Nov 19 to Dec 20 and The Ice at Discovery Green opens Thanksgiving Day!
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Free Thursday Evening Concerts at Discovery Green

Release Date: 12-Aug-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Fall Programming Season
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!
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Strange Fruit, aerial performance troupe, makes Texas Premiere at Discovery Green

Release Date: 6-Aug-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Fall Programming Season
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 ...
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The Fab 40 performs Beatles “Abbey Road” at Discovery Green

Release Date: 6-Aug-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Fall Programming Season
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 ...
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Free Music, Exercise Classes, Films and Cultural Programs Highlight Discovery Green Fall 2009 Programming Season

Release Date: 23-Jul-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Fall Programming Season
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.
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Get out and Enjoy Summer this August at Discovery Green

Release Date: 8-Jul-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  August Programming
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 ...
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DockDogs® Makes Triumphant Return to Discovery Green

Release Date: 7-Jul-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Special Event
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 ...
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Discovery Green Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing Celebration with Spacefest

Release Date: 23-Jun-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Special Event
Archival footage & popular films; exhibits; and special appearance by Cirque du Soleil Mark your calendars for a special celebration at Discovery Green from Friday, July 17 through Monday, July 20. The downtown park continues to host unique and memorable events for Houston families and visitors to the city and is proud to celebrate one of the most historic firsts in history.
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Get out and Enjoy Summer this July at Discovery Green

Release Date: 11-Jun-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
Beat the heat and make plans to enjoy the beauty and ambience of Discovery Green throughout the month of July. The downtown park is truly a family destination with a children’s playground, picnic area and delightful interactive water features. 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 ...
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