bachanon Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 ept. 28, 2006, 2:05PMPlans take shape for arts center in WoodlandsConsultant offers top ideas to build facility for area in Town CenterBy BETH KUHLESChronicle CorrespondentCreating a community arts center, ballet center or a satellite facility for the Houston Museum of Natural Science are the top three recommendations from a consultant studying options for building a cultural arts venue in The Woodlands Town Center.Duncan M. Webb of Webb Management Services, a New York-based consultant for the development and operation of performing arts centers, recently completed a feasibility study on a cultural arts center for The Woodlands.In addition to the top three choices, Webb also suggested a large, indoor performing arts center, a college theater with a Shakespearean festival, a culinary school, a reinvented children's museum and a production house for the Houston Grand Opera."It's street-level activity," Webb said. "It's lights on in the building. It's people coming indoors and outdoors. There is a huge impact in the downtown area. People want to eat, shop and be there. For corporate recruitment, it offers a lot to employees and the corporations."full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureAuteur Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 This would be perfect and much needed. I'd welcome anything that offers an alternative to the cultural wasteland that is the mall. They should build a facility that has two components: a performing arts center and a production house for the Grand Opera/ballet center. They should build a college theater and a satellite for the Museum of Natural Science in the College Park area near the University Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Jan. 9, 2007, 11:10AMWoodlands hopes to build natural science museumTown Center officials want to expand art offerings here with satellite siteBy BETH KUHLESChronicle CorrespondentMORE ARTS OFFERINGSTown Center Improvement District selected a satellite facility for the Houston Museum of Natural Science from 10 possible cultural arts venues for The Woodlands' downtown. Following are highlights of the proposal from Webb Management, an arts facility consultant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 In addition to the top three choices, Webb also suggested a large, indoor performing arts center, a college theater with a Shakespearean festival, a culinary school, a reinvented children's museum and a production house for the Houston Grand Opera.Guess the drive to "the city" is getting a little far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22Blessings Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 At least the visitors wouldn't be using Houston streets...after all they don't pay taxes there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody_hawkeye Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Is this a concept used elsewhere? I would not like to see a little used museum in The Woodlands. I think all of this is coming from the Pavillion model which has been somewhat successful, or maybe more than is evident from a financial viewpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I think this idea is ahead of its time. I think they should reserve the land and build it in about ten years, when you are so landlocked by congestion that a day trip to the museum district is impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 in the article, the natural science museum is already considering satellite locations throughout the greater houston area. other cities are doing similar projects. exhibits will not be duplicated.the woodlands area has a strong science community. we have a successful school of science and technology at college park high school. we have national corporations here with huge r&d budgets right here in the woodlands. many or all of these corporations will want to be a part of a natural science museum here.i think the community will rally behind it. a satellite science museum in the woodlands will have much more success than one elsewhere in our region, IMO.how awesome it will be, if it has an imax component. we may even get some interesting architecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Is this a concept used elsewhere? I would not like to see a little used museum in The Woodlands. I think all of this is coming from the Pavillion model which has been somewhat successful, or maybe more than is evident from a financial viewpoint.The article bachanon posted from the Chronicle includes this:"Another example is The Heard Museum in Phoenix, which is opening a second location in Surprise, Ariz. The facility will feature long-term exhibits, traveling exhibits, a classroom for hands on activities, tours and classes, adult program and continuing education efforts. The new location will allow the museum to increase accessibility to its permanent collection, increase educational program and raise awareness of native cultures and arts.In Charlotte, N.C., the Charlotte Nature Museum is creating a satellite for its discovery place, including exhibits and programs in science, technology and math. The satellite facility will focus on native plants and animals, tours, day camps and workshops." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 the houston museum of natural science satellite location is downstairs from the woodlands children's museum. this is a great idea, IMO. it will benefit both entitiesFeb. 23, 2007, 3:04PMMuseum sets up satellite site in Woodlands'Xploration Station' will offer exhibits on dinosaurs and interactive learningBy KIM HUGHESChronicle CorrespondentSCIENCE TIMEThe Houston Museum of Natural Science is opening a satellite facility in The Woodlands Mall. There will be an "Xploration Station," and three dino dig pits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy3600 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 The satellite for the Houston Museum of Natural Science is open. As of the first day, they were about 85% complete. They have some great dino exhibits, geode/rock displays, a number of 'hands on' activities and a couple of other things. It's small but very interesting.Admission is free for the first week.Now, if we can just get the art museum to open something around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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