skwatra Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 So what is the deal with all those chandeliers hanging from the trees?yeah, those look weird outdoors and in a park. maybe they're just for the opening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 yeah, those look weird outdoors and in a park. maybe they're just for the opening?I hope they stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Man, did anyone see these pics from the party? http://www.chron.com/life/photogallery/Cel...tion_at_do.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Man, did anyone see these pics from the party? http://www.chron.com/life/photogallery/Cel...tion_at_do.html why was I not invited.. oh wait.. nevermind.. I didn't donate a bucket of money to the mayor.. nevermind.. Edited February 28, 2008 by Zippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Yeah they kicked me out but at least they were nice about it.When you're doing stuff like this, just wear a suit and look like you know what you're doing. This works for trespassing, but it also works for crashing parties. Edited February 28, 2008 by TheNiche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 It officially opens this weekend right? I thought I heard something on KHOU morning news the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 It's the previewing. They'll have music and stuff. I'm gonna go if I can find someone to come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm gonna try to get down there too ... did I hear 6:30p? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) The guy who kicked me out of the park while I was taking pictures was actually really nice. He told me he wasn't sure everything would be ready for the March 1st event and that it would be fully open some time in April. He said he was hoping the stage would be ready but he wasn't even sure of that, and the concert might need to be held somewhere else. I'm hoping at least that much will be done.By the way, those neon green trees look awesome! Edited February 29, 2008 by Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm gonna try to get down there too ... did I hear 6:30p?The park itself opens at 4 and I guess the events start at 6.http://www.discoverygreen.com/en/cms/?716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYetYuppie Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 The website says the park opens in April. It looks pretty obvious that they are not going to have the Northeast corner (the pond, etc) finished by Saturday... Unless they start pouring some serious concrete by midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 This weekend is not the official opening. It is a special (but open to the public) event honoring (name escapes me) local jazzman involved with HSPVA among many other things. This is the concert with Al Jarreau headlining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabotai Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I was there for the preview today and all I have to say is wow, it's nicer than I thought! It's also a bit larger than I first imagined. It really changes this side of downtown, hopefully we'll soon be rid of the "parking lot district." Here are a couple pictures from the hour I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Cool photos! I was there today as well, but it was before the concert started. It was 2 pm and most parts of the park were still closed, except for the path under the live oaks. I thought it was cool that there were actually people around sitting on the benches walking. I think they were just random hotel guests and convention goers, but that's a good sign. People seemed to be enjoying it more than the parking lots that it replaced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Some photos I found at SSP from the preview: Courtesy: MikeColley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestofan Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Love the idea of the Waste Management garden. Maybe a sort of homeless Tavern on the Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Wow, awesome. Thanks for sharing. I was really disapointed that I didn't get to go. Things came up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 great pics guys! thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Love the idea of the Waste Management gardenWaste management garden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyphen Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) Very nice pictures! Is the giant Rubic's cube (I had the same thought!) really a public restroom? I remember visiting San Fran years ago and wishing we had those in Houston instead of the ever-so-classy Port-a-Potties. Edited March 2, 2008 by skyphen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Nice! I can't wait to get over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 A guy on flickr says the rubics cube is the stairway to the parking garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I thought it was just some sort of storage shed... that was just a guess though.I remember somebody in the park told me the artist who designed the "Rubik's Cube" is from Austin though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 A guy on flickr says the rubics cube is the stairway to the parking garage.I too thought it looked like it is probably a stairway to the parking garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 It looks more like a "Tetris" than a "Rubic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tierwestah Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ok, the rubik cube/tetris thing IS a stairway to the parking Garage. I can confirm this because i was at the park Saturday night with my girlfriend and we parked in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 That concert area seems pretty small. How does it compare to Jones Plaza in size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'm sure it can seat a couple of thousand. But they're not going to hold like major concerts there, that's what Allen Parkway is for. I just hope they have movie nights from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Yes those are the staircases to the parking garage, there is one on each side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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