Tag Archives: Discovery Green

Random Friday Thoughts

So much to do, so little motivation. Allow me to share what is bouncing around in my head at the moment: I was disappointed (mildly) to realize that Magnum, P.I. is no longer being broadcast on channel 55 in the … Continue reading

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Oil Spill 50-Day-Mark Vigil 6/8 in Houston

Just got email from a MoveOn member that there will be a vigil – NOTE UPDATED LOCATION: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 6:30 p.m. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, downtown NOW SCHEDULED FOR HERMANN PARK near the hill at Miller Outdoor Theater … Continue reading

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A Strange Fruit Apology. Sort of. Maybe Try Again?

Several months back, I blogged about the Australian aerial performance troupe called Strange Fruit. More accurately, I blogged about the singular meaning of the phrase in American culture. Not long after, OffBeat, the magazine of Louisiana music and culture, captioned … Continue reading

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Live Music Will Never Die – OR – Transcendent Joy

Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience played last night at Discovery Green.  I do love the zydeco, but was caught off-guard by how perfect a night it was. For the 8th of October, Houston sure was warm last night.  By … Continue reading

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