bachanon Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Locals, merchants to participate in hometown paradeThe Woodlands will celebrate the opening of its newest old-fashioned shopping area, Market Street, with a hometown parade.Though many businesses in Market Street are already open, such as H-E-B The Woodlands Market, Borders Books and TD Waterhouse Bank, several more will time their openings to coincide with the grand opening of Market Street.The Hometown Parade will take place Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. and will feature Olympic medalist and Woodlands native Laura Wilkinson as Grand Marshal. There will also be floats, bands, local organizations and shop employees marching and displaying floats according to Gina Faist, activities coordinator for Market Street."We hope there is a great turnout," she said. "It's really turned into a hometown parade as well as a tenant parade."The culmination of the event will be a gigantic ribbon-cutting ceremony in which more than 500 feet of ribbon surrounding Central Park in the middle of the shopping center will be cut simultaneously by up to 600 local dignitaries and people instrumental in getting Market Street off the ground."It's going to be the largest ribbon cutting in Texas, and maybe in the country," Faist said. "We haven't found one bigger yet."The parade route will encircle the park on North and South Market Street. The route will be about one-third of a mile.Several businesses will take this opportunity to celebrate their own Grand Openings, and will be giving away prizes, having sidewalk sales or new-store specials. Market Street will give away prizes every hour as well. In addition, several businesses will participate in the parade with fun floats or costumes."Chipotle is going to have a burrito float," Faist said.She said Market Street will be unlike any other shopping venue because it will incorporate yearlong entertainment into the shopping experience. There will be a stage set up for outdoor performances, and street performers will stroll along the sidewalks, mingling with window shoppers and visitors.The shopping area is modeled after an old-fashioned Main Street or downtown district complete with train depots, charming public art and vintage-styled store fronts.It is meant to be a laid-back atmosphere where shoppers can meander from store to store while listening to relaxing music, surrounded by lush landscaping."It's a piece of nostalgia -- the way a town center used to be," said Market Street manager Harold Dull in a released statement. "When you consider what is here, with more stores to come in the spring of 2005, you really get the sense that there is something for everyone."New stores opening include Z Gallerie, Bombay & Co. and Aaron Brothers for housewares and home furnishings; Luke's Locker for fitness buffs; Beauty First, Bella Rinova Salon & Spa and Aveda for people who need pampering; and Caf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Park concert series to open with old hitsOldies will be ringing out from Northshore Park for the opening of the Concert-in-the Park Spring Series. Fab 5, who recreate the British Invasion, will kick off the annual series 6-8 p.m. Sunday.Also scheduled this season are Wes Hayden on March 27, Tejano Knights on April 3, and Tommy Dardar with Cajun Blues and Zydeco on April 10.Talent show targets teensThe teen talent show is returning to The Woodlands on April 30. Teens will be "In the Spotlight" in a contest open to those 13 to 18 years old. The annual competition will begin at 7 p.m. at the Nancy Bock Auditorium at The Woodlands High School McCullough Campus. Applications are due April 1, with auditions to be held April 8-9.Winners will receive a $100 gift certificate and trophy, along with the opportunity to play at the Concert-in-the Park Summer Series at Northshore Park.Activities in store for Earth DayThe theme for this year's Earth Day celebration is "Choose One Action for the Planet." The celebration will take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2 at Market Street and will include about 50 booths and demonstrations. The theme and logo for Earth Day were designed by local artist Shelly Shroader.Lecture series will spotlight bluebirdsBluebirds in The Woodlands is the topic for the next Walk in the Woods lecture series in the community. Mark Klym of Texas Parks and Wildlife will present the program today at 7:30 p.m. at The Woodlands High School McCullough Campus. Klym will discuss bluebird behaviors, nesting preference and parenting skills.The series is sponsored by the Community Associations of The Woodlands, Project GREEN, Texas Bluebird Society and Wildbirds Unlimited.Ice cream shop locates in Market StreetA new business recently opened in Town Center. Cold Stone Creamery offers ice cream selections in Market Street.First homes sell near newest golf courseThe Club at Carlton Woods now has a record in membership and sales. Three hundred members have joined the exclusive club in the last year and many appear to be attracted by the newest golf course coming to The Woodlands on Labor Day weekend. The Tom Fazio Champion Golf Course will open in The Woodlands' newest village of Creekside Park.A total of 45 new home sites have been sold in the Creekside Park community, which is located in Harris County. The total value of those sales is nearly $16 million. Another 33 lots overlooking the new Fazio course are expected to be released for sale soon.Senior community opens clubhouseWindsor Lakes, the active senior community near College Park, recently opened a clubhouse for its residents. The clubhouse includes a fitness center with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, a billiards room, a ballroom with a stage, an arts and crafts room and a computer library. There also is a heated swimming pool, whirlpool spa and an outdoor patio.The community is open to adults 55 and older.link to chronicle article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 (not copywritten)Houston Grand Opera PresentsMadame Butterflyby The Woodlands Development Company The world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 How can it be a town if it's not even incorporated? Are the residents there THAT gullible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcampbell Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 How can it be a town if it's not even incorporated? Are the residents there THAT gullible?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes, we are all slack-jawed yokels that don't understand the ways of you city folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 A town does not have to be incoporated. It is a sense of community.Back home in Louisiana, we lots of cities that have about 4 or 5 thousand people that aren't incorporated, but they have parades and community events without mayors or local police.I'm all for the Woodlands doing this. It will help the people in the Woodlands feel more together than just people living in the suburbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 YIPPIE! Inaugural Wine Week in The Woodlands June 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 The Houston Symphony Soars to New Heights with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Im not sure about all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 Enjoy Summer Concerts-in-the-Park, revised listing The annual, free, summer concert series, sponsored by the Community Associations of The Woodlands and Gullo Dealerships, got off to a swinging start on June 5 with the Swing Kings, and continues for eight more weeks. Miss Leslie & Her Juke Jointers are a recent addition, replacing the Williams and Clark Expedition, on June 26. Miss Leslie and her Juke-Jointers describe their music as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Red, Hot & Blue Festivities Light Up Town Center On 4th by The Town Center Improvement District Four fun, family-friendly events celebrating America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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