Head to the Memorial District to shop for your fall wardrobe. Shops throughout the District offer the hottest looks of the season including animal prints, bold colors, leather designs, casual Americana and classic looks that never go out of style.
Wide leg trouser are once again back in style as well as the boyfriend blazer. Animal print and faux fur are more popular than ever. The new look in jeans; look for high-rise styles. Pair them with a nude turtleneck sweater tucked in with a belt and you have a classic go-to look. Sock boot and knee-high boots are making a major comeback especially in animal prints.
Fashionable coats include the warm and comfortable teddy coat, quilted puffer styles and long and flowing menswear-style coats. Houndstooth, of course is always in season no matter what year it is.
As for purses, everything from tiny over-the-shoulder bags to bucket-shaped handbags were seen on the runways of Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Saint Laurent. New shapes and sizes are definitely popular for the fall.
In menswear, the sharp-dressed man and casual chic are the way to go. Camel coats, corduroy jeans, and neck scarfs are all on the it list.
With the District’s wide selection of stores at City Centre, Memorial City, and Town and Country Village you will find everything you need to make your fall wardrobe complete. Make a day of it, bring a friend and after a long day of shopping enjoy a refreshing beverage and delicious dinner at one of our many restaurants. Check our directory to plan your trip.
Photos courtesy of Marlo Miller Boutique.
The Queensbury Theatre Tribble School announced their Fall Season and it’s filled with lively performances and fun for people of all ages.
Little Shop Of Horrors with performances October 25, 26, 27 and 30 and November 1 and 2:
Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years.
Matilda the Musical with performances November 9 – 16:
Based off the book by Roald Dahl. The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
A Chorus Line with performances November 21-23:
A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies, the show features one powerhouse number after another.
Dance Concert with performance December 6-7:
Come enjoy an evening filled with Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip-Hop performed by the most talented students in Houston. Featuring Junior and Senior Dance Company.
Tickets sales for each show are starting soon. Don’t miss your chance to see world class shows in the Memorial District.
QueensburyTheatre.org
713-467-4497
Notice to Property Owners in
Harris County Municipal Management District #1
aka Memorial Management District
The Memorial Management District is issuing a call for utility burial projects in accordance with its established term sheet (found below). Qualified projects could receive up to 60% reimbursement for actual construction costs. Interested property owners must respond to this notice by October 1, 2019 to be eligible for 2020 reimbursement. Please send your request and project description to:
Memorial Management District
Attn: Pat Walters
9821 Katy Freeway, Suite 180
Houston, TX 77024
patw@3.214.207.131
Term Sheet for Utility Burial Reimbursement Agreement
I. Call for Projects
a. At the end of each fiscal year, the Board will determine available funds for utility burial reimbursement projects for the following fiscal year. Based on the availability of funds and any outstanding reimbursement obligations, the Board will issue a request to all District property owners for application to the District for utility burial projects expected to be completed during the following fiscal year.
b. All applications must be submitted to the District within 30 days of the request issued by the Board.
c. Property owners must respond to the District's notice of award within 60 days indicating owner's intent to participate in the Program for the following fiscal year.
d. The Board will enter into a reimbursement agreement with applicants for reimbursement of up to sixty percent (60%) of the construction costs (not design costs) to bury overhead utility lines within the District, subject to all of the following criteria:
i. The overhead utilities to be relocated must be located within the boundaries of the District and adjacent to public streets.
ii. The overhead utilities must be relocated underground within either public street right-of-way or a utility easement.
iii. Reimbursement will be for out-of-pocket construction costs only (not design costs). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary easement(s) and design engineering at their sole cost and expense.
II. Allocation of Reimbursement
a. If the District enters into reimbursement agreements with more than one applicant in the first fiscal year, the Board will determine the allocation of available funds for reimbursement during the first year of the project's reimbursement period based on estimated reimbursable project costs.
b. In subsequent years, project owners which were not fully reimbursed for a utility burial reimbursement project in the prior fiscal year(s) will be reimbursed pro-rata in the same proportions prior to reimbursements being made for projects to be completed that fiscal year.
c. Any project which is the subject of a reimbursement agreement which is not completed during the fiscal year designated in such reimbursement agreement will be required to reapply for reimbursement during a future fiscal year.
III. Request for Reimbursement
a. Upon completion of a utility burial project, project owners must submit the following documentation for payment:
i. Summary of payment of eligible costs
ii. Proof of contractor payments and waivers of liens
iii. Evidence of project acceptance by applicable utility provider’s
b. A reimbursement audit will be prepared by the District's auditor prior to release of funds.
Tap in to your inner Picasso at Pinot's Palette in Memorial City!
Whether you’ve painted since you were a child or you’ve never picked up a paintbrush, that’s okay. Everyone leaves with a personalized one-of-a-kind painting to gift or to proudly frame and display on your wall.
It’s the perfect idea for date night, girl’s or friend’s night out, bachelorette and birthday parties, family fun, team-building activities or personal time. All you have to bring is yourself, your favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, and a little creativity. Pinot’s Palette provides the rest, including all painting supplies, an apron and an artist instructor who walks you through a step-by-step process to creating your best art ever.
You can paint the classics such as Monet and Van Gogh recreations, or choose from a variety of featured themes such as sunsets and landscapes, animals and nature, flowers, patriotic, holidays, seasonal, galaxies and so much more. Custom options also are available for private events – you can even create a painting of your pet.
Looking for the perfect date night? Pinot’s Palette in Memorial City also offers ‘Date Night’ paintings where you and a date will each paint your own canvas that will fit together to create one large masterpiece. What a great way to celebrate an anniversary!
Your inner artist is just waiting to create a work of art you’re sure to treasure forever!
Details:
Pinot’s Palette is a Houston - based company with franchises available.
Pinot’s Palette - Memorial City
12343 Kingsride Lane, Houston, TX
713-973-2086
Contrary to popular belief, a majority of Houston’s homeless population is actually made up of women and their children. That’s why, on Sunday, September 1, the New 93Q Country and Memorial City Mall are teaming up to gather baby supplies for the Star of Hope Labor Day Baby Drive.
Some of the essential items needed are diapers, baby bottles, sippy cups, Pedialyte, baby formula, bibs, baby socks, pacifiers and so much more. A lot of these items can be purchased that day at Target in Memorial City mall.
Remember, many of these items will go a long way for a family or mother in need. So please donate what you can.
Come on out to this fun event for a great cause! You can meet the DJs from The New 93Q as they broadcast live from the mall all day long playing your favorite country songs.
http://www.memorialcity.com/events/#labor-day-baby-drive-benefiting-the-star-of-hope.
The first day of school is right around the corner. Time to go out and make sure your child has everying they need to start the school year off right. Whether it’s new clothes or supplies, Memorial City is your one-stop shop.
Take advantage of the Tax-free Weekend, August 9-11. During this annual sales tax holiday, you can buy most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) without paying taxes on the items. For more on what rules apply, check the Tax-Free Holiday website.
Many retailers will also be offering discounts during this time. Target is offering sales on everything from clothes and shoes to backpacks and supplies. Keep up with the latest back-to-school fashions at Macy’s and maybe pick up something fun for the parents too. Get up your school uniforms and tech accessories at Dillard’s or shop J.C. Penney’s for some amazing deals. Popular brands such as Hollister, Pac Sun, Abercrombie & Fitch all have 50% off their jeans and extra 40% off their clearance. Vera Bradley has new designs for the perfect backpack. Express has BOGO 50% off their jeans and pants.
Many stores have extra deals aside from tax free weekend. Make sure you come take advantage of these amazing deals!
End your long day of shopping with a great New York style pizza, cannoli’s and a frosty beverage from Dolce and Cannoli Pizzeria.
Can’t make it to the Mall? Academy and HEB in Village Plaza can also help with your back-to-school needs.
Finally, come to Memorial City Mall for an After School Activities Fair, Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Xfinity Fireplace. There will be representatives from after school groups and clubs available to talk with parents and sign up their kids. There are a ton of activities available for kids after school including Gymnastics, karate, dance, art, music, and here is your opportunity to learn all about them!
The Memorial District is not only a world-class shopping and dining destination, it is also a dynamic business center. And it is now home to one of 18 Amazon’s North American Tech Hubs. Located in a 25,000 square foot facility in City Centre, the building will house Amazon Web Services (AWS) teams, with roles including software development engineering, solutions architecture, data analytics, professional services, product management, and account sales, in addition to teams dedicated to educating AWS customers and helping them grow their business.
The Amazon Web Services office will house 150 employees. “We’re looking forward to becoming a bigger part of the Houston community,” said Kris Satterthwaite, Gulf Coast enterprise sales leader, AWS. “Houston is a fantastic place to live and work, and has a strong local economy that we look forward to investing in and growing together.”
Additionally, as part of Amazon’s ongoing commitment to the communities where employees live and work, the Amazon Future Engineer program—a childhood-to-career program to inspire, educate, and propel children and young adults from under-served and underrepresented communities to pursue careers in computer science—has added more than 160 high schools across Texas, and more than 35 in the Houston area alone.
"Houston is such a culturally diverse city, with so many international companies based here," said Eddie Murray, global accounts lead, AWS. "We’re excited to create great jobs and hire locally to boost the local economy while also giving back to the community through programs like Amazon Future Engineer."
Welcome to the District!
Houston restaurants week is back starting August 1 and running through September 2. Just like last year, the Memorial District has a number of exceptional restaurants participating. The event benefits a wonderful local cause, the Houston Food Bank, which distributes 83 million nutritious meals and feeds 800,000 individuals each year throughout the southeast Texas region. For each gourmet meal you enjoy, a portion of the funds helps to feed those in need in our community.
The menus are also often a wonderful value so it's a great way to treat yourself. Make it a romantic date or use it as an excuse to get together with friends. The event will take place for a month so you can pick a restaurant or two each week and enjoy a culinary adventure right here in the Memorial District.
These are Memorial District restaurants currently confirmed for 2019. Check the Houston Restaurant Weeks website to see special menus offered during this time.
Queensbury Theatre is a truly unique asset within the west Houston community. Not only does it offer world-class performances and enjoyable entertainment, its additional features make it a wonderful benefit to the Memorial District.
The Tribble School
Do you have a budding actor/actress in the family? The Tribble School for the Performing Arts provides stage training for children of all ages. Whether or not a child wants to be a theatre professional, the experience of appearing on stage has a lifetime of value. The school is led by a staff that includes a two-time Emmy nominee and others who are full-time professional artists residing in Houston. The Tribble School places an emphasis on core values, self-awareness and confidence, creativity, collaboration, communication and listening skills and dedication.
Event Space
How about having your next corporate event, meeting or party at the Theatre? There are venues available for rental use.
All of the spaces enjoy the availability of full production capabilities including sound, lighting, audio/video, and set design and construction. The Theatre is surrounded by a wide variety of fine restaurants which can cater events in the venue.
July is National Ice Cream month and it’s one of our favorite celebrations! Stop by any number of places in the Memorial District where you can grab a cup or cone to celebrate.
If you are out shopping at Memorial City Mall, you can pick from Yogurtland, Marble Slab Creamery, TCBY or try a popsicle at Popfancy Pops.
At CityCentre you can choose between refreshing gelato while you grab a coffee at Fellini Gelato & Café or self-serve frozen yogurt at Red Mango.
in Town & Country Village check out Creamistry where they take ice cream to a whole new level by offering made to order liquid nitrogen ice cream or stop by Ooh La La Sweets for a freshly made gelato or milkshake.
There are more options in the Memorial District like Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt on Kingsride and if you are enjoying a nice Italian meal at Ciro’s, don’t forget to end it with their wonderful homemade gelato.
And if you are looking for a whole pint or quart to take home, stop by HEB or Randall’s and pick out your favorite flavor.
Beat the July heat with your favorite cool treat. With all these options, every month can be National Ice Cream Month in the District.
Chuy's, a favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, has arrived in the District! Located at Bunker Hill and Beltway 8 in the Village Plaza shopping center, Chuy’s offers classic refreshing margaritas, delectable chips and dips ad so much more.
Drop in for an always-festive happy hour, which starts at 4 p.m. and indulge in chips and all sorts of dip, including chile con queso, chunky tomato salsa and white sauce. You can get half off margaritas and beer during happy hour. You also may want to try Chuy’s special Texas Martini.
Pair a frozen margarita with Chuy’s special nachos, which come with guacamole and pico de gallo, or order the appetizer plate that offers a little bit of everything if you can’t make up your mind.
Tasty menu favorites include tacos al carbon made with fajita chicken or beef, stacked enchiladas made with blue corn tortillas, and chicken smothered in tomatillo sauce. Custom enchiladas also can be ordered with any kind of meat (or without meat) and you can select from seven salsas. The tomatillo and hatch green chili salsas are all-time favorites, perfect for a spicy kick.
And, don’t forget about Chuy’s amazing fajitas. The key to juicy, tender fajitas rest in the marinating process which includes Shiner Bock beer, lime juice and secret spices.
Chuy’s has dishes for everyone, including kids who can choose items such as chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers. Top off dinner or lunch with some yummy sopapillas that can be dipped in sweet honey.
Head on out and check out the new Chuy’s on Bunker Hill and give them the Memorial District welcome!
Many, if not most, entrepreneurs who wish to start or grow their businesses have difficulty in determining if their business idea or growth plan will be lucrative. This workshop is part of Houston Community College’s new Small Business Success Series and is designed to assist these entrepreneurs in determining the financial viability of their business idea or growth plan. Attend this informative workshop to learn more.
Tuesday July 16, 2019
8:30am-4:30pm
HCC Alief Hayes, 2811 Hayes Road, Room A319/A320
There is no point in spending a lot of time and money on your business idea or growth plan if you are able to determine early on that it may not be financially lucrative. During the workshop you will be examining your idea from several perspectives to assist you in determining if your idea is lucrative.
Featured Presenters: Austin Tenette & Ned Mueller. Featured Topics: Competitive space and product/service substitutes, market need, market size and market positioning; business model options, differentiators, revenue models, financials-selling price, gross margin, fixed costs, & break-even; start-up investments, time, team and financial resources. For more & to Register: https://conta.cc/2Ndc3M9
For additional entrepreneurial programs check out HCC's Northwest Center for Entrepreneurship located in the District at 1010 West Sam Houston Parkway North.