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Press Releases - Houston Park News for Discovery Green Conservancy

 
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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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Discovery Green Conservancy hires full time Development Director

Release Date: 2-Jun-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
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.
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DockDogs® Returns to Discovery Green

Release Date: 23-Apr-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
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.
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Light as Air Inflatable Art Exhibition

Release Date: 15-Apr-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
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.
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Free Concerts at Discovery Green Each Thursday and Sunday

Release Date: 13-Apr-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
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.
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Pocket Full of Soul Music and Film Festival at Discovery Green

Release Date: 24-Mar-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
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.
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Thursdays Rock at Discovery Green presented by Capital One Bank

Release Date: 6-Mar-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
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.
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The National Museum of Mexican Art and Discovery Green Present Divinas 2009 with Norma Zenteno, Tania Libertad and Eugenia León Saturday, March 21

Release Date: 12-Feb-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
On Saturday, March 21, the National Museum of Mexican Art, in partnership with Discovery Green, presents the Divinas Concert as part of the 2009 Texas Sor Juana Festival. The festival, celebrated in several cities including Houston, honors the legacy of Sor Juana Inés de La Cruz and pays tribute to the rich artistic accomplishments of Mexican women from Mexico and the United States. The event at Discovery Green will showcase three high-profile ...
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Discovery Green Spring 2009 Programming Season

Release Date: 9-Feb-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  
Free Music, Exercise Classes and Arts Programs Highlight Discovery Green Spring 2009 Programming Season Downtown park continues to offer distinctive programs for Houstonians and visitors to the city Discovery Green will commence its second year of programming on March 1, 2009 just short of the park’s one year anniversary. Since its opening, the downtown Houston green space has attracted more than 500,000 visitors who have enjoyed free ...
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The Ice at Discovery Green ends a successful debut season

Release Date: 28-Jan-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Holiday Skating on The Ice
Thank you EVERYONE for making the first season of The Ice at Discovery Green successful. The outdoor ice skating rink welcomed more than 42,000 skaters in just over two months and became a popular holiday destination. Adding a special magic to the season, skaters enjoyed a delightful winter wonderland as Houston experienced its first snow in four years! What a wonderful way to start the first season of The Ice!
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Downtown Green Market at Discovery Green Moves to Sundays

Release Date: 9-Jan-09
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Discovery Green is pleased to announce that the Downtown Green Market, the weekly organic urban market will move from Thursday afternoons to Sundays, beginning January 18. Managed by the Central City-Co-op, the urban market has been a popular destination for visitors to the park since its debut last April. The market will be open each Sunday afternoon from 12:00- 4:00 pm. On January 18, shoppers are invited to register for a gift basket with ...
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Ice Sculpting Event Debuts at Discovery Green

Release Date: 11-Dec-08
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Holiday Skating on The Ice
"Houston's First Annual Magnificent Seven All Out Ice Sculpting”. This competition will pit seven artists competing to create the best ice masterpiece, using seven tons of ice in seven hours.
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Holiday Items on Sale at Green Market at Discovery Green

Release Date: 6-Nov-08
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  Fall Programming Season
With its emphasis on healthy living, Discovery Green is proud to host a weekly organic urban market every Thursday afternoon from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Managed by the Central City-Co-op, the market currently features up to 12 vendors weekly, showcasing their organically grown produce, fruits, clothing and specialty foods. The market organizers are delighted to announce that holiday gift items will be available to shoppers in November and ...
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Explore Discovery Green this Holiday Season

Release Date: 16-Oct-08
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  Subcategory:  Fall Programming Season
Houston’s downtown park, Discovery Green, will offer a spectacular menu of holiday activities this season. Reconnect with family and friends and enjoy these holiday festivities at the park.
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Inprint Readings on the Green presents Andrea White, reading from her new children’s novel Window Boy, and gifted young writer Jemma Leech

Release Date: 13-Oct-08
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  Subcategory:  News Release
Inprint Readings on the Green presents Houston First Lady Andrea White, reading from her new children’s novel Window Boy, and gifted young writer Jemma Leech. The reading takes place on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 7 pm, at Houston’s Discovery Green Park, in Downtown Houston at 1500 McKinney, near the main stage of the Park. The reading is free and open to the public and is followed by a book sale and signing. For more information, visit ...
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SCREAM on the Green at Discovery Green

Release Date: 3-Oct-08
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  Subcategory:  News Release
Ghouls and Ghosts will be lurking around downtown on Halloween at Discovery Green. Dress up the family for a free, fun-filled spooky outdoor Halloween party. Throughout the evening guests will compete in adult, children, and even dog costume contests while enjoying Halloween treats and scary music. The entertainment includes an opportunity to sing along with your favorite Halloween tunes at Café Scary-oke presented by KPFT and dance under the ...
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High School for the Performing and Visual Arts at Discovery Green Honoring Nancy G. Kinder

Release Date: 1-Oct-08
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  Subcategory:  News Release
Houston’s best young musicians, actors, dancers and singers from the internationally renowned High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) will dazzle audiences in a free event on Friday, October 17 at Discovery Green. The event is a tribute to Nancy G. Kinder, former Board Chair, Discovery Green Conservancy. Made possible by generous support from Andrea and Mayor Bill White, this annual event will take place every year until 2010 and ...
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Thank You, Houston: A Celebration of Gulf Coast Voices, Music and Food

Release Date: 23-Sep-08
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  Events  Subcategory:  News Release
Houston's Katrina community postponed its September 13 commemoration of the hurricane’s third anniversary due to the impending landfall of Ike. Originally planned as an opportunity to express survivors’ gratitude to the city, Thank You, Houston, has been re-constituted as and re-scheduled a citywide salute to the generous spirit of giving that Houston has shown all of its residents – old and new – in such times of need. On Friday September 26, ...
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Downtown Green Market at Discovery Green

Release Date: 20-Aug-08
Author or Contact: Claudia Morlan
Category:  News Release  Subcategory:  News Release
Fresh fruits, vegetables and organic foods available each Thursday at the new downtown park. Houstonians seeking to supplement their Thursday afternoon happy hour have an exciting alternative in downtown Houston. With its emphasis on healthy living, Discovery Green is proud to host weekly organic urban markets every Thursday afternoon from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m....
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