Market Square, one of the public squares laid out in the Allen brothers' original plan of Houston, was home to the city market and City Hall from 1841 to 1939. During that time, the square became the center of Houston's early commercial district. Although the area declined in the mid-20th century, preservation projects have brought […]
As large as it is, Houston shares a feature with dozens of small towns across Texas: a courthouse square. On Sunday evening, June 16, we'll take a look at the history and architecture of the neighborhood surrounding the Harris County Courthouse — one of Houston's most historic areas. The 90-minute, docent-guided walking tour will feature […]
The Music Box Theater welcomes all music lovers to its newest production, “The 90s Experience,” which opens May 4 and runs through June 15. Our cast fondly remembers the 1990s, years that were filled with the songs and the pop culture that helped shape the decade. Be sure to catch this show that features hits […]
Preservation Houston's 90-minute, docent-guided walking tour looks at Buffalo Bayou's crucial role in Houston's development. The tour route from Allen's Landing to Market Square includes surviving remnants of the historic waterfront, including existing portions of the once-massive Houston Ice & Brewing Company complex, sites related to Houston's role in the Civil War and the area […]
Allen's Landing is sometimes called "Houston's Plymouth Rock," and with good reason: It is the spot where the city's founders, Augustus and John Kirby Allen, are said to have set foot on the land that would become Houston. Allen's Landing became the original site of the Port of Houston in 1840 and for many years […]
The Music Box Theater cast, now performing in its twelfth Houston season, is returning to its theatrical roots in “Broadway at the Box.” The crew will give tribute to some of the best songs that Broadway has to offer in this musical celebration, which debuts Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 25. “Broadway at the […]
The Music Box Theater cast, now performing in its twelfth Houston season, is returning to its theatrical roots in “Broadway at the Box.” The crew will give tribute to some of the best songs that Broadway has to offer in this musical celebration, which debuts Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 25. “Broadway at the […]
The Music Box Theater cast, now performing in its twelfth Houston season, is returning to its theatrical roots in “Broadway at the Box.” The crew will give tribute to some of the best songs that Broadway has to offer in this musical celebration, which debuts Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 25. “Broadway at the […]
We will be having a gathering to read the poems of Houston poet Lorenzo Thomas out loud communally from 10am - 12pm. We will also talk and write together. We will meet at Allen's Landing Park at 1005 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002 by the bayou. Coffee and breakfast tacos will be provided. We will […]
The Music Box Theater cast, now performing in its twelfth Houston season, is returning to its theatrical roots in “Broadway at the Box.” The crew will give tribute to some of the best songs that Broadway has to offer in this musical celebration, which debuts Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 25. “Broadway at the […]
The Music Box Theater cast, now performing in its twelfth Houston season, is returning to its theatrical roots in “Broadway at the Box.” The crew will give tribute to some of the best songs that Broadway has to offer in this musical celebration, which debuts Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 25. “Broadway at the […]
The Music Box Theater cast, now performing in its twelfth Houston season, is returning to its theatrical roots in “Broadway at the Box.” The crew will give tribute to some of the best songs that Broadway has to offer in this musical celebration, which debuts Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 25. “Broadway at the […]
