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Ten ways to cool down this summer

With the oppressive Texas heat and humidity already setting in for the summer, the On The Town Houston team has come up with a list of ten things people can do to cool off around The Woodlands, Tomball, Cypress and Katy. more »

Jun 14, 2013 in On the Town

Palladium

Connor Hyde

New movie theater, bowling venue open to community

The Palladium was under construction for about two years before it opened to the public May 16. It is the ninth complex to join the San Antonio-based Santikos Theatres chain, which has one other Houston location in Tomball called Silverado. more »

Jun 14, 2013 by in On the Town

Cipresso

Connor Hyde

Cypress 'Cipresso' integrates Italian style with southeast Texas flavor

Located at the corner of Louetta Road and separated by noisy traffic and developing shopping strips, a quaint lunch bistro adapts to the diversity of Houston by offering a blend of home style Italian entrees tangled with southeast Texas spice. more »

Jun 11, 2013 by in On the Town

Cupcakes

George Mattingly

Sweet & Salty Gourmet Bakery

The sweet aroma of pastries, cakes and breads greet visitors when they walk into Sweet & Salty, which opened at Villagio Shopping Center under new ownership in January. more »

Jun 7, 2013 by in On the Town

Delisco

Courtesy The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Woodlands Pavilion presents 'The Music of Michael Jackson'

Conductor Brent Havens leads the Houston Symphony performance, which features vocals by James Delisco, through a night of music spanning 40 years of Jackson’s career. more »

Jun 4, 2013 by in On the Town (1 Comments)

Blue Mug Cafe

Blue Mug Cafe

Blue Mug Cafe offers gourmet meals in minutes

Blue Mug Cafe in The Woodlands offers customers gourmet meals in minutes and encourages them to relax in the restaurant for as long as they'd like. more »

Apr 24, 2013 by in On the Town

Sprouts

Carrie Thornton

Sprouts opens first Houston-area store in Katy

Feeding the consumer's hunger for local, fresh and natural products, Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its reach to the Houston area as its Katy area store opens tomorrow, March 27, at 23105 Cinco Ranch Blvd. more »

Mar 26, 2013 by in On the Town

Tomball German Heritage Festival 2013

Shawn Arrajj

Tomball goes German for annual festival this weekend

In Tomball, the end of March has come to mean one thing: it is time to break out your lederhosen and prepare to eat all the bratwurst you can because the Tomball German Heritage Festival is here. more »

Mar 21, 2013 by in On the Town

Honky Tonk

Photo Jackie Brunk

Honky Tonk Festival back in Tomball this weekend

Two new performers and two favorites from a year ago will bring the classic country twang to the Tomball Depot Plaza this Saturday for the 2013 Tomball Honky Tonk Music Festival. more »

Mar 15, 2013 by in On the Town

Camel action

Courtesy SHRP

Exotic racing comes to Sam Houston Race Park

Sam Houston Race Park is hosting its second annual live exotic races this Saturday. more »

Mar 8, 2013 by in On the Town

MidPoint Bar and Eatery

Carrie Thornton

MidPoint Bar and Eatery owner introduces new concept, menu

There's a new player in the restaurant and bar scene at Westgreen Gardens in the Katy area. MidPoint Bar and Eatery opened earlier this month and offers a full bar and lunch menu. more »

Mar 7, 2013 by in On the Town

Southern Comfort Cafe

Shawn Arrajj

Southern Comfort comes to Main Street Tomball

When it comes to restaurant names, it doesn't get too much more straightforward than the newest restaurant on Tomball's Main Street. more »

Mar 6, 2013 by in On the Town

On the Town: Week of March 3

This week we will check out MidPoint Bar and Eatery in Katy, Southern Comfort Cafe in Tomball and give you the details on upcoming performances in The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as well as the Sam Houston Race Park. more »

Mar 4, 2013 in On the Town

Greg Tivis

Courtesy Greg Tivis New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band

Mardi Gras comes early in Magnolia

The first ever Mardi Gras on the Stroll celebration on Feb. 9—featuring live jazz music and a cajun cook-off—will also serve as an attempt to break the record for the largest parade of umbrella dancers. more »

Feb 8, 2013 by in On the Town

On The Town: Week of Feb. 4

Each week at On the Town, we bring you posts on live music, events and recently opened restaurants in the area. Here's what we'll be covering this week. more »

Feb 4, 2013 in On the Town

LSC–CyFair art season kicks off with Can-tastic Sculptures

The Center for the Arts kicks off its 2013 season with an unusual display to benefit the Houston Food Bank. more »

Jan 30, 2013 by in On the Town

On the Town: Week of Jan. 28

Each week at On the Town, we bring you posts on live music, events and recently opened restaurants in the area. Here's what we'll be covering this week. more »

Jan 28, 2013 by in On the Town

Sam Houston Race Park

Courtesy Jack Coady

Opening weekend at Sam Houston Race Park draws crowd

Sam Houston Race Park kicked off its 20th season of live racing Jan. 18. more »

Jan 24, 2013 by in On the Town

On the Town: Week of Jan. 21

Each week at On the Town, we bring you posts on live music, events and recently opened restaurants in the area. Here's what we'll be covering this week. more »

Jan 21, 2013 by in On the Town

Woodlands Pavilion

Photo by Ted Washington

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ranked second in listing of top amphitheaters

One of The Woodlands top rated entertainment venues has managed to rise to even greater heights. more »

Jan 17, 2013 by in On the Town

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