Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Heights Happenings: December 15- December 22, 2010

Friday, December 17, 8:30 PM: Ian Moore performs at The Listening Room
  • Join The Listening Room at Niamoves for their last show of the season. Ian Moore will be performing for the 3rd time in this intimate and unique Heights venue.
  • Doors 8:30. Show starts at 9 PM.
  • Chip Robinson opening
  • Tickets $20 in advance until 4 PM Friday. $25 at the door (if there are any left).
Saturday, December 18, 11 AM- 3 PM: Pet photos with Santa at Natural Pawz
  • Bring your own camera and your special pet to take that portrait with Santa.
  • A suggested donation of $5 per portrait will benefit the Bureau of Animal Regualtion and Control (BARC).
  • Also, Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue will be available for pet adoptions.
  • 514 W 19th, next to Penzey's
Sunday, December 19, 2 PM- 4 PM: "Texas Artists Today" Book signing at Hello, Lucky
  • Head to Hello, Lucky for a book signing with some of the artists in the book, as well as the author, art writer Catherine Anspon.
  • Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event
  • Here is a great Chron article about the book!
  • Hello, Lucky proprietress and artist Teresa OConnor is in the book. She is amazing!


Holiday Happenings Outside the Heights:

Saturday, December 18, 10 AM: Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids at Four Seasons
  • Bring the family to the Four Season for some festive fun in the pastry kitchen! Parents can relax while chefs help children build their own sugary creations to take home with them. After the houses are made, visitors can check out the elevator which has been converted to a gingerbread house, and then walk over to Discovery Green Park for ice skating on St. Joseph Medical Center’s ICE at Discovery Green.
  • Tickets cost $45 and include ice skating.
Sunday, December 19, 12 - 4 PM: Urban Holiday Farmers Market
  • The Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Discovery Green expands to include holiday products from resident artists and craftsmen, using local and sustainable materials. Pick up unique gifts as well as your weekly veggies.
In Other News:

I am very sad to report Heights Books-Libros is closing. Closeout sale begins 12/13/10 and will end 1/15/11.
  • All New & Used Books 50% OFF (English & Spanish books in cooking, home/garden, fiction, non-fiction, pets, poetry, self-help, & spiritual.
  • Childrens books in English, Spanish, and Bilingual).
  • Jewelry - Stationary - Folkart - Gifts 50% OFF
  • Small bookshelves $10
  • Tall bookshelves $20
  • Two fabric chairs $10 ea.
  • One Glass Display Case $175
  • 520 E 20th, Ste A. In the same strip as Prestigious Nails.
  • Monday - Friday 9-6pm, Saturday 9-5pm
  • 713-869-9966

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