![]() ![]() However, during the past decade Main Street Square remained underutilized as a place of relaxation and enjoyment of city residents and visitors. At that time, the plaza was given a “facelift”: a new paving, lighting and a fountain. This area of the city, known as Main Street Square, has been designated a pedestrian plaza in 2003. ![]() If you’re going to show at House of Blues or the Toyota Center, the art blocks are a delightful detour to add to your downtown Houston outing.“Tumpet Flower” by Patrick Renner and the Flying Carpet Collective Turn the corner on Main and McKinney to experience the vibrance of Color Jam Houston. The Main Street Marquee hosts a rotation of murals, including one paying homage to Houston bluesman, Lightnin’ Hopkins. The artist also created the Funnel Tunnel which welcomed drivers as they made their way along Montrose. Take advantage of the B-Cycle Station near City Hall and rent a bike for a ride around downtown!įor a splash of color, visit the Art Blocks at Main Street Square featuring a variety of installations including Patrick Renner’s Trumpet Flower, climbing the side of a building while acting as a shady shelter for pedestrians. Houston Via Colori benefits The Center for Hearing and Speech, a local non-profit that serves children with hearing loss. The festival also features live music, a family zone and photography center where experts will teach you to capture the works of art for excellent Instagram pics. Come early and check out the artists as they use the pavement as their palette to create the most amazing works of (temporary) art. Sidewalk chalk scenes from past Via Colori Festivalsĭowntown’s Hermann Square at City Hall is the canvas for the annual Via Colori Street Painting Festival held on Saturday, November 19th – Sunday, November, 20th. Wind down with happy hour at the Grove in Discovery Green Park across the street for a sunset finale. How appropriate for Space City! Exhibitors offer the latest in quilting and embroidery equipment along with classes to inspire professionals and beginners. Special exhibits include quilts celebrating the Christmas season, Wild West motifs, Japanese patterns and quilts commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first moon walk. Brown Convention Center to witness the showcase of quilts from traditional to cutting edge. Every year visitors from around the world head to the George R. The International Quilt Festival kicks off Wednesday, November 3 and runs through Sunday, November 6th. Here are some future events and sights to add to your downtown explorations! Don’t forget to get a photo in front of the nearby Houston is Inspired mural by Houston’s own street art ambassador and artist, GONZO247. I’m a big fan of Houston’s Downtown Theater District and Historic Market Square Park where you can watch concerts and movies under the stars and visit old school favorites like Treebeards for comfort food lunches and La Carafe for a glass of wine and a possible ghost-sighting. My goal is to make my hometown of Houston more accessible to the ever-changing mix of folks adopting our amazing city as their home base and reminding natives of the hidden gems throughout H-town. Welcome to my Why I Love Houston Series, where I share my favorite Houston experiences and excursions. Houston is Inspired Mural by GONZO247 on the corner of Preston and Travis ![]()
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