Our Events

  • Apr 24The Reel Deal
    was a major success with 180 registrants from Los Angeles, Austin and Chicago in addition to Houston. As part of the evening, Creative Houston published a guide, the most comprehensive listing of film resources in Houston ever put in print. Read more and download the guide here.

Occasions

  • Willie Nelson's Picnic
    Sat Jul 5 Willie Nelson will be joined by Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Los Lonely Boys, Asleep At The Wheel, David Allan Coe, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Billy Joe Shaver at The Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park.
  • Video Games Live with Houston Symphony
    Thu Jul 10 7:30 pm, An immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Tickets $25 and up. Pre-show festival for avid gamers.
  • Culture 365 Kick-Off Bash from Spacetaker
    Wed Jul 30, 6 pm at the Continental Club: Network with artists and businesses that support the arts. Music, food and presentation from Que Imaging--no charge
  • White Linen Night in the Heights
    Sun Aug 4, 6 to 10 pm, stroll through the Heights for a celebration of art, culture and community. Dining and drink specials, entertainment, boutiques and shops, art galleries--with free pedi-cabs and shuttles. Admission, trans­portation and parking are free.
  • Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival
    Thu Aug 7 thru 9, the Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (BCIFF) is presented to educate, evangelize and create opportunities through the arts. This year's event will be headquartered at the Wyndham Greenspoint.
  • Houston Restaurant Week
    Mon Aug 11 thru Sun Aug 17 enjoy a week of dining in great Houston restaurants with special three course dinners for $35 (not including tax, gratuity & beverages).
    $5 of every meal sold will be donated to End Hunger Network.
  • Fringe Theater Festival at FrenetiCore
    Fri Aug 15 at FrenetiCore: Film, Music, Dance and Theatrical events to be held the weekends of Aug 15 thru 30 with an ‘Anything Goes’ event on Sun Aug 31
  • Spacetaker Synergy Gala
    Sat Sept 20 at the Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street. Best of local performing and visual arts showcased. Silent and live auction of exclusive artwork.
  • Houston Culinary Awards
    Sun Oct 5 My Table magazine presents the 2008 Houston Culinary Awards at Glass Wall restaurant (933 Studewood)
  • Latin GRAMMY Awards
    Thu Nov 13, evening at the Toyota Center, broadcast on Univision. The premier international showcase of Latin music, featuring performances from the hottest names in the genre.
  • Art League 60th Anniversary Gala
    Sat Nov 22 at the Hotel ZaZa, honoring Texas Artists of the Year, Melissa Miller and Ann and James Harithas

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Houston Creative Businesses

Art by Deborah Moore, http://artofdeb.com
As a painter and photographer I am self-taught and have had no “formal” fine arts training; however, I was hugely influenced by graduates of James Surls’ “Lawndale University,” which was part of the University of Houston's Fine Art program in the 80s.

ArtsHouston, www.artshouston.com
Dedicated to the cultural arts in order to increase the visibility of Houston as a major center for the arts

B4-U-Eat, www.b4-u-eat.com
Find Houston restaurants, read reviews

Brand Extract, www.brandextract.com
Full-service marketing and branding agency focused on helping growing enterprises

Bunkley, Anita, www.anitabunkley.com
As the author of nine book-length works of fiction, two romance novels, three novellas, and one work of non-fiction, I feel fortunate to be able to share my stories with readers around the world while pursuing my career as a full time author.

Citysearch Houston, http://houston.citysearch.com
Find the hot spots where Houstonians and visitors are congregating

Cleverley Show, Newsletter, www.cleverley.com
Radio show, newsletter with insider view of Houston restaurant scene

Colorfly Studio, http://colorflystudio.blogspot.com/
I am a self-taught artist using paper as my media of choice.

Comedy Sportz, www.comedysportzhouston.com
Houston's longest running improv theater

Discover Houston Tours, www.discoverhoustontours.com
guided tours and self-guided tour publications for experiencing history, art, architecture, shopping, dining, and more, all flavored by Houston's unique multicultural spirit

Drop Trio, www.droptrio.com
Instrumental jazz-funk combo

Erik Kolflat, www.youtube.com/ekolflat
Erik Kolflat makes music, art and ArtCar documentary short films and produces them into one hour compilation DVD volumes

Euro Space, www.eurospacehouston.com
Art and furniture gallery offering designer-styled furniture and affordable prices

Finesilver, www.finesilver.com
Presents artists exploring the manipulation of new materials, new media and interactive processes

Gallery Sonja Roesch, www.gallerysonjaroesch.com
Focuses on reductive and concept-based art

Goldesberry Gallery, www.goldesberrygallery.com
Showcase for both regional and national artists working in fine craft arts: ceramics, glass, wood, fiber and metal including jewelry, as well as painting, collage and mixed media

Greener Grass Design, www.greenergrassdesign.com
Online designer showcase selling products which beautiful, functional and sustainable

Graphicorp, www.graphicorp.net
Turnkey direct marketing company operating as an extension of its client companies

Houston Originals, www.houstonoriginals.com
Celebrating and supporting locally owned and operated independent restaurants

Houston Press, www.houstonpress.com
News and entertainment weekly, annual Best of Houston edition

HoustonRestaurants.com, www.houstonrestaurants.com
Local web developer Steven Carr collects and comments on Houston's restaurant scene

Jacquie Dodes-Walter and Jim Walter, www.jacquiedodeswalter.com
Contemporary abstract paintings and corporate art, sculpture conceived as cartoons

Marnie Rocks, www.marnierocks.com
Original jewelry and accessories, simple and sophisticated

Mastery of Learning, www.masteryoflearning.com
Educational training and consultancy designed to rekindle your curiousity and give you the tools to satisfy it. Programs include training classes, book salon, and coaching programs

One Duey Kingsley, www.onedueykingsley.com
Clothing designer Shawn Kingsley provides Hybrid Couture

Only In Houston, www.onlyinhouston.com
Commercial artists directory and calendar. Find designers, agencies, film production firms, etc.

Origin Design, www.origindesign.com
Graphic design, marketing and communications

Plump, www.plumpsounds.com
Original funk/jazz/groove/jam/hip-hop/reggae music

vinylPimp, www.vinylpimp.com
Entertainment calendar for Houston nightlife

Yippikya! www.yippi.com
Community for young artists trying to break into modeling, filmmaking, music, photography, fashion, etc.

Zagat Houston, www.zagat.com/zagatsearch/houston-dining-restaurant-guide.html?MID=kw12041
Houston members can rate our own restaurants, hotels, attractions

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