Houston Cinema Arts Festival organizers announced a stellar lineup of actors, directors, and other artists participating in the jam-packed event. Guests presenting new and classic films include actors Tommy Lee Jones and Tilda Swinton, Texas filmmaker and director Richard Linklater and Mexican screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga. More ...
November 16 to 20
First Annual Citizenship Week
You are invited to celebrate the City of Houston's First Annual Citizenship Week, which will honor the many civic contributions of the city's diverse population. View a calendar of events. More information on the site of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. More ...
November 25
Wortham Center Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hundreds of Houston area children will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Wortham Center Tree Lighting Ceremony, a joyous, colorful festival held in the Grand Foyer of the Wortham Theater Center downtown. More ...
December 4
Mayor's Holiday Celebration
The City of Houston presents The Mayor's Holiday Celebration. Join Mayor Bill White for music, fireworks and the lighting of the official holiday tree. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Hermann Square @ City Hall.. More ...
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Get Moving Houston
Mayor Bill White, Houston business heavyweights step up to the plate to launch new citywide wellness initiative.
Houston Wellness Association seeks to make Houston "the model city for wellness". More...
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Art Zehnder Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department
Art Zehnder is the highly regarded director of sales for the convention center, but it was in the midst of Hurricane Ike that his star shined brightest. Going non-stop for 10 days, he inspired co-workers and volunteers to provide top-notch service and comfort to those who lost everything they had. For those people, the cavernous George R. Brown Convention Center was home as a Red Cross Staging Area. More ...
