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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.

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Luxury car auction set for resort in Montgomery

The Houston Classic Auction features more than 100 cars going on the auction block. more »

Apr 30, 2013 by in On the Town

Texas Crawfish and Music Festival returns to Old Town Spring

27th annual event features live music, mud bugs and "Duck Dynasty" star more »

Apr 19, 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

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Photo by Ted Washington

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion announces Buzzfest 30, Lynyrd Skynyrd for summer

Woodlands' music venue adds two more rock performances to 2013 performance season more »

Mar 5, 2013 by 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

Drafthouse

Carrie Thornton

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema readies second Houston location in Vintage Park

Infamous for its beer gardens and acclaimed menus, San Antonio-based entertainment venue Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has expanded its brand to Vintage Park and plans to open Feb. 14. more »

Feb 1, 2013 by 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

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

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

Renos Food

Shawn Arrajj

Reno's Wine Cellar brings new late night atmosphere to Tomball

For people who drive down Business 249 in Tomball as a part of their daily commute, it probably seemed like the opening of Reno's Wine Cellar took an eternity. more »

Jan 9, 2013 by in On the Town

Papa Murphy's brings take-and-bake style to The Woodlands

Pizza company lets customers pick ingredients, bake at home more »

Jan 8, 2013 by in On the Town

Where to spend New Year's Eve

If you are still without plans for what to do on New Year's Eve enjoy our list of local celebrations. more »

Dec 28, 2012 by in On the Town

Snookies Po Boy

Shawn Arrajj

Snookie's Fish Camp finishes transformation of Depot barns

As suggested by the eatery's name, Snookie's specializes in seafood, but can serve up a satisfying burger and fries as well. more »

Dec 7, 2012 by in On the Town

Santa

John Rigg

Where to see Santa

Santa Claus is a busy man at this time of year, but we've managed to get a hold of his schedule and put together a list of all the places you can find him leading up to Christmas. more »

Dec 6, 2012 in On the Town

Christmas lights

Courtesy The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau

Christmas Lights in Houston

One of the best parts of the Christmas season comes after the sun goes down each night and the dazzling display of Christmas lights come on. Heading into December, we've put together a list of some established light displays in our area. more »

Nov 30, 2012 in On the Town (2 Comments)

Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Day meals around town

For the family or individual looking to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast outside of their kitchen, here is a list of Houston restaurants open Nov. 22. more »

Nov 21, 2012 in On the Town

Magnolia Tree House of Tea

Photo by Carrie Thornton

Magnolia Tree House of Tea opens additional store

The Tomball-based charming tea room, the Magnolia Tree House of Tea, is now serving hot and cold coffee drinks, tea and food on The Stroll in Magnolia. more »

Nov 21, 2012 by in On the Town

Tomball Holiday Parade

Courtesy Tomball Chamber of Commerce

Tomball Holiday Parade hits Main Street this weekend

For another year, the residents of Tomball will gather downtown as a panoply of floats, music, lights and candy throwers take to the street. more »

Nov 16, 2012 by in On the Town

MainStreet America

Carrie Thornton

New permanent home showcase, park opens with Christmas event

MainStreet America's Christmas on MainStreet invites patrons to take a stroll down a street lined with 12 beautiful homes representing architecture from across the country. more »

Nov 15, 2012 by in On the Town

Kathryn Stockett

Emily Roberts

'The Help' author speaks about friendship and rejection

At the 8th Annual Signatures Author Series Luncheon in The Woodlands on Nov. 9, “The Help” author Kathryn Stockett and director Tate Taylor continued to come back to the theme of friendship and loyalty. more »

Nov 12, 2012 by in On the Town

Double P Bakery

Courtesy Double P Bakery

Seasonal sweets

The holiday season is upon us and finding the right place to get your and every good holiday celebration requires top notch holiday pastries. This month, we compiled a list of some of the area's best bakeries. more »

Nov 9, 2012 by , , in On the Town

Music takes center stage at The Woodlands Children's Festival this weekend

The Woodlands Music Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday and, in its 17th year, musical performances will be the main attractions. more »

Nov 7, 2012 by in On the Town

Ron's Hamburgers and Chili

Shawn Arrajj

Artist Expos

Courtesy Suzanne Manns

Farmers Markets

Photo provided by Mike Baxter