Tucked away on the north side of the Memorial District, the Adagio Academy of Music offers classes to students of all ages in voice, guitar, piano and drums. Taught by instructors who are passionate about music and offering affordable pricing, Adagio is not to be missed when looking for music schools this fall.
Owner and teacher Brent Champagne is a musician who has spent his life engaged in all aspects of music and sound. In addition to being an audio engineering professor at Houston Community College Spring Branch, Champagne owns two music schools (Adagio Academy of Music in the Memorial District and Encore Academy of Music with a partner in Jersey Village); a recording studio (Celebrity Sound Studios); and a live sound business (Affordable Sounds Productions).
Originally self-taught, Champagne has played guitar for over 40 years. He began teaching to pay his way through earning his music degree. Though his career has grown and his business expanded over the years, he always comes back to his passion for instructing students and fostering their individual love for music.
At Adagio, each lesson is tailored to the student and structured to provide the fundamentals and fun to keep student engaged and help them find success. The 7,000-square foot studio has small and large instruction areas as well as individual practice rooms. It is comfortable and inviting for parents and students alike.
Adagio offers an Explorers group class starting at $59 a month and private half-hour lessons starting at $90 a month. For more details or to register contact Adagio Music Academy at (281) 381-8884 or adagioacademyofmusic@yahoo.com or find them online at adagiohouston.com.
Exclusively for tenants of Memorial City offices and apartments, the Memorial City Club is a conveniently-located luxury workout facility.
The club offers personal training, virtual fitness choices, and state-of-the-art equipment. The virtual Wellbeats fitness option means clients can select the right workout at the right time, whether joining a varied schedule of group classes or loading a workout tailored to their skill level and interest.
Members enjoy a full cardio suite of Matrix and Free Motion machines, specialty options like Tour de France cycle trainers Concept2 Row machines, StepMill, and a large free weight area.
In addition to getting a quality workout around a full work schedule, the Memorial City Club offers a quiet respite from a busy day. Focusing on tenants of Memorial City, the staff and trainers can provide direct attention and a high level of customer service to each member.
Once the workout is over, clients can escape to the clean lines of the locker rooms that offer full amenities, towel service and quiet relaxation.
Open from 5:30am to 8pm Monday through Friday and 8am to noon on Saturday the Memorial City Club has a variety of options for members, whatever the fitness goal.
For more information visit www.memorialcityzen.com/health-and-wellness.
Looking for a new post-work spot to unwind? Check out Live After Five at the Courtyard at CityCentre every Thursday. Starting at 5pm in the courtyard between Fellini Gelato & Caffe, Urban Outfitters and ecurie25 Supercar Club. Weather permitting, relax and unwind with live music from a range of local musicians.
Ice Skate USA in Memorial City Mall offers quality programs, cool times and fun for the whole family.
One of five NHL-sized skating facilities in the city, its central location, staffing, programs and upkeep, rank it among the best. Plus, Ice Skate USA offers a range of activities for all ages from public skating to freestyle and figure skating and instruction; skating and hockey lessons; youth, men’s and women’s hockey; as well as group activities and private events.
Public skating is open from 10am most days, though the schedule varies to accommodate other programs. Check the website for accurate times. Admission is $10 and skate rental is $4.
Before 10am, the rink is open to freestyle and advanced figure skaters. Ice Skate USA also offers private freestyle instruction from a pool of Olympic and international competitors.
For beginners on the ice, Ice Skate USA has recently added “walkers” to its facility-frames that provide balance and stability on the ice while a skater learns the feel of maneuvering in skates. General Manager Carl Sasyn notes, “walking is their first challenge if they’ve never skated before. The walkers are $10; they can take it and go!”
From the walker stage, students can begin skating lessons from 3 years old. Sasyn points out that learning to skate is “a fantastic way to develop balance, agility and discipline.” With a new monthly membership plan, students can attend unlimited classes each month for $85. Membership benefits include discounted public skating sessions, and enrolling before October allows you to take advantage of the summer’s “no initial enrollment fee” policy.
If you’re already steady on the ice, learn to play hockey! Intro to Learn to Play Hockey classes at Ice Skate USA run every 6 weeks for one hour on Saturdays and include two levels designed to graduate players into the in-house youth hockey program for ages 6 to 12. Classes are free, students only need to purchase the equipment (around $200).
In addition to youth hockey, Ice Skate USA is the largest provider of adult hockey in Houston with 29 teams across three leagues-novice, intermediate and advanced- competing 5 days a week.
Looking to add a little extra fun on the ice? Check out one of Ice Skate USA’s Friday theme nights or come try Broomball-ice hockey on shoes! Great for youth and corporate events, broomball is one option for a group or party at the rink.
Whatever your interest or skill level, there is something at Ice Skate USA to enjoy.
Visit www.iceskatememorialcity.com or call 713.463.9296 for promotions and additional information.
Take advantage of these great Restaurant Weeks deals, dine at some of the Memorial District's best restaurants and support the Houston Food Bank! For deal details visit www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com.
CITYCENTRE restaurants include:
BRIO Tuscan Grille
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Radio Milano
Sal y Pimienta
Seasons 52
The Capital Grille
The General Public
The Tasting Room
Memorial City restaurants include:
Churrascos
Good Co. Seafood
KUU
Liberty Kitchen at the Treehouse
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
State Fare
Vallone’s
Looking to start something new this fall? What about learning to skate with Ice Skate USA at Memorial City Mall? Conveniently located on the west side of the mall near The Square, Ice Skate USA offers quality programs, cool times and fun for the whole family.
With a new monthly membership plan at only $85.00 for 3 classes a week each month, work lessons around your schedule. Membership benefits include discounted public skating sessions. And enrolling before October allows you to take advantage of the summer’s “no initial enrollment fee” policy.
The last Saturday of each month is “Bring a Friend” day, when a 50% discount will be offered to existing members and their friend who enrolls.
Do you already skate? Learn to play hockey! Classes at Ice Skate USA run every 6 weeks for one hour on Saturdays and include 2 levels. Classes are designed to graduate players into the youth hockey program.
Visit www.iceskatememorialcity.com or call 713.463.9296 to register or for more information.
The Queensbury Theatre is finishing the summer with a bang! Offering two dynamic performances in the month of August, don't miss the opportunity to see what's hitting the stage in the Memorial District.
Running through August 27, Me & Jezebel, recounts the tale of May 28, 1985, when star-struck Elizabeth Fuller’s dream came true when the legendary Bette Davis came to dinner at her dilapidated New England cottage. Four weeks later, as the hotel strike in New York raged on, she was still there. In one short month, she conquered suburbia, took over the Fullers’ home and changed their life forever. Directed by Ron Jones This special event production is produced by Queensbury Theater. Tickets range from $20 to $25 and are availble at queensburytheatre.org.
Also, catch the high school musical adaptation of the movie, Heathers, opens this weekend and runs through August 19.With music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Kevin Murphey, Heathers The Musical: High School Edition (based on the Filmy written by Daniel Waters) is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $17 and available at queensburytheatre.org
Join Pines Presbyterian Church in the plaza on Saturday, August 12 from 5 - 7 PM to pack school supplies into backpacks for the students of Sherwood Elementary School.
If you're not avaible on August 12 you can stil help! Bring your school supply donations to CityCentre between August 1-12 and drop them in the lobbies of West Elm, Charming Charlies or CityCentre office buildings One, Two, Three, Four or Five.
Supplies needed include:
Large Pencil Supply Box
Pkg. Ticonderoga Pencils #2 (12 ct.)
Boxes Crayola Crayons (24 ct.)
Elmer's Glue Sticks
Pkg. Expo Dry Erase Markers (Black)
Pkg. Big Pink Erasers (2 ct.)
Pocket Folders w/brads, Durable Plastic (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green)
Pencils #2 (made in USA)
Pink Bevel Erasers
Pair Scissors (5" blunt) Fiskars
Elmer's Glue Sticks
Hand Sanitizer, 8 oz.
Box Washable Coloring Markers (8 ct.)
Pkgs Notebook Paper, wide rule (200 sheets)
Pkg. Pencil Cap Erasers (24 ct.)
Pkgs. Asst. Construction Paper 12"x18" (50 ct.)
Pkg. Manila Paper 12"x18"(50 ct.)
Plastic Pocket Folder (any color)
Spiral Notebooks (70 sheets) wide rule
Boxes Facial Tissues (200 ct.)
Boxes Puffs Facial Tissues (200 ct.)
Box Crayola Thick Washable Markers (10 ct.)
Composition Notebooks (wide rule, 100 sheets)
Pkg. Gallon-size Ziploc Bags (slider zipper)
Pkg. Quart-size Ziploc Bags (slider zipper)
Pkg. Manila Paper 12"x18" (50 ct.)
Marble Composition Books
Pocket Folders w/brads (Yellow, Blue, Red, Green)
3-Ring Hardback Binder 1" w/clear cover
Box Colored Pencils
Large Zipper Supply Pouch or Box
Pencil Sharpener w/Cover
Fluorescent Highlighters (any color)
Pkg. Dividers
Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, 4pk
Pkgs. Yellow (3x3) Post-It Notes (100 each)
Pkg. 3"x5" White ruled Index Card (100 ct)
Plastic Protractor, 6"
3" Binder with clear front cover
Ruler, 12" Standard (scaled to 118") & Metric
Graph Composition Notebooks
Tight-rope walk and tumble at The Square every Saturday from 10-11 am with Cirque La Vie! Kids can learn ground acrobatics, hand stands, wire walking and more. This activity is best for kids 5-10 years old. Parents must sign waivers before participating.
While you're out shopping for coming school year, take a minute to support kids in SBISD going back to school.
Memorial City is teaming up with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation throughout the month of August for their 2017 Back to School Book & Supply Drive benefiting economically disadvantaged children attending Spring Branch ISD.
Drop off your donation at the collection bin at Memorial City Central located at the clock tower near the Mall food court. The following school supplies are of most need: dry erase markers, washable markers, pocket folders, spiral-bound notebooks, pencils, blunt Fiskars scissors, glue sticks, facial tissue and Post It Notes.
Don't miss another of Ciro's Italian Grill's decadent wine-pairing dinners this Tuesday, July 25 from 7-10pm for only $60. Check out the menu below and make your reservation today! RSVP at 713-467-9336.
Fried Goat Cheese Medallions
Paired with Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Chardonnay
Caesar Salad
Paired with Wild Horse Pinot Noir
Entree (choice of)
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7 oz Filet
with Rosemary Butter
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Poached Salmon
with Caper Butter
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Jalapeño Fettuccine
tossed with Scallops and Shrimp in Champagne Cream
*Array of Sautéed Kale and Polenta
Paired with Tom Gore Cabernet
Mixed Cookie Plate
Paired with 7 Moons Red Blend
RSVP 713-467-9336
Open Seating $60.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity)
Ciro’s Italian Grill • 9755 Katy Freeway
Looking to relocate to the Memorial District? Check out The Fountains at Memorial City and become part of a luxury high-rise apartment community. Offering world-class amenities, a superb selection of unique designs and a focus on premier resident service, The Fountains are an inspiration.
Gorgeous accents. Smart designs. Wide-open floorplans. Stunning views and rooftop pool. No detail has been forgotten. The 114 units are appointed with granite and marble finishes, walnut cabinets, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, walk-in closets, luxury baths and much more. From cozy one-bedrooms to spacious three-bedroom urban retreats, you will discover a range of floorplans to fit your needs.
Each residence offers exceptional views and spacious living areas tucked away in the heart of the District. The community has been outfitted with thoughtful amenities including controlled access, onsite storage units, a 24-hour coffee bar, cardio theatre, premiere concierge service, a gated dog park and hosted resident events held at the elegant clubhouse.
Please visit www.thefountainsatmemorialcity.com to apply online or to check for availability. For more information email memorialcity@lincolnapts.com or call 713-932-6200.