Sewell Cadillac and Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus present Moonlight Movies for Kids on the second Wednesday of the month, June - August. The summer movie series continues with Tangled on Wednesday, July 12.
The free night of fun starts at 8 PM with complimentary popcorn from Sewell Cadillac, with the movie beginning at 9 PM (dusk). Come early for a special appearance and photos with Rapunzel from 6 - 9 PM, provided by The Fairytale Headquarters. Save the date for Sing on August 9!
As a courtesy, no outside food or beverages are allowed. Our restaurants offer delicious menu items that can also conveniently be taken to-go.
Let The Capital Grille take care of the cooking, place your order to enjoy dinner in the plaza with the movie. Call the restaurant for details: 713.463.5051.
Take part in an arts and crafts activity at The Square every Saturday from 3-5pm with Abrakadoodle! Kids can make and take home a different craft and show it off to family and friends. This activity is best for kids 5-10 years old.
Memorial City Mall is looking for students in grades K-12 to model in the 2017 Students Rock the City Fashion Show! Winning students models will receive prizes from Page Parkes and Visible Changes.
Come learn more on Saturday 15 July from 2-4pm at the mall Fireplace in the west wing near the ice rink.
Kick off Summer Play Days at the Disney Store at Memorial City Mall now through August 13th. Events take place every day at 3pm all Summer long! *Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited per session based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. See a Cast Member for details. For more information visit DisneyStore.com/summerplaydays
America! Land of the free, and home of the brave! Come on out to Ice Skate USA on Friday, June 30th from 8pm to 10om to celebrate an early Independence Day with friends, and family! Beat the heat, and come represent your patriotism on the ice. Dress up in RED, WHITE, & BLUE and receive a free skate rental. Also participate in our photo of the month contest and become eligible to win special prizes. The 3 skaters who have the best American outfit will win a special prize from Ice Skate USA.
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ALLEGIANCE – A NEW MUSICAL INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY After an unprecedented cinematic premiere and a single encore presentation on the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, known as the Day of Remembrance, which marked the beginning of the forced relocation and internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII., George Takei’s (“Star Trek,” “Heroes”) Broadway musical Allegiance returns to the big screen at the Queensbury Theatre!!!
Inspired by true events, Allegiance is the story of the Kimura family, whose lives are upended when they and 120,000 other Japanese-Americans are forced to leave their homes following the events of Pearl Harbor. Sam Kimura seeks to prove his patriotism by fighting for his country in the war, but his sister, Kei, fiercely protests the government’s treatment of her people. An uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit, Allegiance follows the Kimuras as they fight between duty and defiance, custom and change, family bonds and forbidden loves.
This is your chance to see the original Broadway Cast in the movie version of Allegiance. Legendary performer George Takei — (Star Trek, “Heroes”), who was himself an internee as a child, stars alongside Tony® winner Lea Salonga – (Miss Saigon, Mulan) in this enthralling and epic new musical.
Four Performances Only!!!
• Thursday, July 13, 2017 – 7pm – VIP Screening – includes refreshments and a talk back with Lorenzo Thione, lead producer and writer of Allegiance. Price $62 + $3 box office processing fee
• Friday, July 14th – 7:30pm – Price $32 + $3 box office processing fee
• Saturday, July 15th – 7:30pm – Price $32 + $3 box office processing fee
• Sunday, July 16th – 2pm – Price $32 + $3 box office processing fee
Stay cool this Independence Day at Memorial City's Fourth of July, Snow & Ice Celebration!
Memorial CIty Mall is taking Indepenence Day to another level. From 5pm to 8pm on July 4, escape the heat at the Square at Memorial City...with 20,000 LBS of SNOW, perfect for making for snowmen & snow angels in July. And if that wasn't enough, there will be an ice sculpting preformance, live band, face painting, balloon art and more! Enjoy frozen treats, patriotic eats and endless fun for everyone!
The July 4 weekend welcomes four nights of concerts to CITYCENTRE, and a 15 minute Independence Day fireworks spectacular you don’t want to miss*!
Saturday, July 1 from 7 - 10 PM: Pete Simple Band (Pop & Rock)
Sunday, July 2 from 7 - 10 PM: Janell McDonald & Grace Point (Inspirational)
Monday, July 3 from 7 - 10 PM: Max Flinn Band (Country)
Tuesday, July 4 from 7 - 11 PM: People’s Choice Band (Country & Rock) & 15 minute fireworks spectacular at 9:30 PM
As a courtesy, no outside food or beverages are allowed. Our restaurants offer delicious menu items that can also conveniently be taken to-go.
Parking will be $10 in all CITYCENTRE garages beginning at 4 PM. Please allow extra time for parking before and after the event due to large attendance; carpooling and ride sharing such as Uber are highly encouraged, new Uber riders can use the code CCJuly417 to receive their first ride free up to $20.
*Weather permitting
If you’re planning a special birthday or looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, The Pinkies Up Spot offers themed parties, unique boutique offerings and a fun at every level.
Owner and creator, Janet Thuot, formerly a kindergarten teacher at River Oaks Baptist, knows a thing or two about engaging kids. She started The Pinkie’s Up Spot in 1995 with a trailer, a love for working with children and a mission to create special party experiences for kids age 3-10. She traveled all around the Houston area hosting parties at homes from Clear Lake to Sugar Land to Spring.
Five years ago, she decided to set up shop at a permanent location and found space that suited her needs in the shopping center at the corner of Kingsride and Frostwood in the Memorial District. The shop allows for a boutique in the front and a beautiful, multi-faceted party space in the rear.
The boutique offer rompers and smocked outfits, gowns and footwear ranging from newborn up to tween featuring designers like from Runaway Pony, Le Za Me, and Giggle Moon. In addition, Thuot sells a range of age-appropriate toys and gifts and seasonal items like DIY gifts for Father’s Day.
The party space is awash in color and design with a stage, tables ready for tea, and plenty space for adventures. For girls, the Pinkies Up Spot offers 18 uniquely themed and thoughtfully planned party ideas from a “Fairy Tea Party” to “‘Pop Star’ Idol”. Boys can celebrate with themes like a “Knight to Remember” or “Operation Commando”.
Thuot plans and orchestrates each party with the assistance of high school helpers who connect with the kids and enrich the party experience with their enthusiasm and energy. Every detail from snacks to decorations is covered, and with a goal of keeping “your birthday child and all their friends entertained and engaged from start to finish,” The Pinkies Up Spot truly offers a one-of-a-kind party experience.
For more information or to check out the boutique online visit thepinkiesupspot.com. Thuot recommends booking parties 6-8 weeks in advance.
If you’re looking for a cool break from the summer heat, don’t miss a chance to visit Bowl & Barrel, CityCentre’s upscale bowling venue that brings more than entertainment to the Memorial District. Partnered with sister restaurant, The General Public, Bowl & Barrel offers up thoughtful hospitality, great ambiance, high-end fun, and flavorful food and cocktails.
Both venues were developed by parent company FreeRange Concepts founded by Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz out of Dallas where the original Bowl & Barrel was conceived. When CityCentre was hoping to add a restaurant with an entertainment component, they reached out to FreeRange and Bowl & Barrel CityCentre was created.
Bowl & Barrel’s 14-lane bowling alley has a rustic Brooklyn warehouse vibe with rich woodwork and brick accents. Each guest checks in with the host, who takes note of the bowler’s shoe size and bumper preference. Bowlers settle in on the leather benches and bowl on AMF-grade lanes. Shoes are delivered to the lane by a host as are food and drink from the full menu and well-stocked bar.
The building is infused with the warm smells of soft pretzels and hand-tossed pizza. Also not to be missed are the hot dogs, blue cheese-stuffed dates, hand pies and buffalo chicken meatballs. With a selection of draft beers and custom cocktails like the Southside-gin, fresh-squeeze lemon juice and mint- there is something for everybody. All ingredients are locally sourced when possible with an eye kept on quality.
Bowling is available by the half hour, and reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Bowl & Barrel is also great location to host a unique party or event.
Next door, The General Public, which opened in August 2016, is serving up fresh, innovative flavors in a clean, vibrant setting. Bench and table seating surround a central bar, and the enclosed patio annex at the front of the restaurant provides additional dining space.
Don’t pass up an opportunity to indulge in the pistachio toast served with burrata, the best-selling crab hush puppies, a broad selection of whiskeys or brunch on Saturday and Sunday with $1 mimosas.
Susan Wu, General Manager of both The General Public and Bowl & Barrel, says that beyond the food, both venues place a priority on total customer service, “We are focused on hospitality, the whole hospitality experience: service, food, drinks, atmosphere, fun.”
This focus on hospitality is one reason Peter White from FreeRange Concepts notes, “We offer complimentary valet every night starting at 5pm.” Hospitality also helps the company reach its stated goal of “creating remarkable memories”; memories like the three proposals that happened at The General Public in its first year. And it's why a customer recently lamented, “I’m just disappointed we didn’t find this place sooner!”
For more information visit: Bowl & Barrel and The General Public .
Snooze’s passion for community and focus on sustainability are outdone only by the creative flavors and incredible service offered to every customer. For those who have visited Snooze’s Montrose location, the opening of Snooze Town & Country this June is a much-anticipated event. Those who have yet to dine at a Snooze are in for quite a treat!
The Memorial District location, 600 West Sam Houston Pkwy N. Suite 500 in Town & Country Village, is the second Houston location opened by brothers Jon and Adam Schlegel who started in 2006 with the original Snooze in Denver.
First-time diners should know that the Town & Country Snooze is “their Snooze.” Houston regional manager Jason Sexton adds, “We offer such a customizable experience from [coffee and drink orders] and then you get into the menu and you’re talking sweet and savory, benedicts and a pancake. You can take any of our items and make it yours.”
Snooze’s mantra is “It only takes a moment to make a difference.” Jason says, “It’s something we talk about on the first day of training for everybody… It’s how we conduct ourselves. We want to make sure every guest leaves here better than when they came. They have a great breakfast, a great ambience; you can brighten someone’s day, change somebody’s trajectory and their outlook with just a few words.”
Snooze aims to make an impact beyond the restaurant as well. During Snooze’s VIP pre-opening June 17-19 they partnered with three local organization-Books Between Kids, Project Cure and Plant It Forward- inviting them and their friends and family to dine at Snooze. All of the day’s tips and monies went back to that organization. Sexton says, “On our side, we get to play restaurant and it gives us a chance to hone some skills while we give back to our partners.”
Snooze picked Town & Country Village Sexton notes because, “the Memorial area has always been one of these target rich areas where you can go and connect with true Houstonians. It’s a very influential part of town, and gives us such great visibility in the community…And we think being here allows us to connect with in a very personal way with those residents.”
When designing new locations, Snooze aims for sustainability whenever possible- from recycled materials for seats and cushions to timers for the lights and air conditioners. Sexton says, “All of our programs we have here at Snooze allow us to divert 90% of our waste from landfills by composting and recycling. We very rarely have to take out our landfill waste. All our team is trained on what goes to the recycling bin, what goes to the compost bin, and if it doesn’t then it goes in the trash.”
What are some of Jason’s favorite menu items? “The Cinnful Pancakes. It’s not on the menu; it’s our cinnamon roll pancake with bacon on top. You can’t go wrong with the Pineapple Upside-down Pancake, and on the savory side I’m a huge fan of our bennys-it's a lot of food- good comfort food that stick to your bones.”
Snooze Town & Country opened on June 21. With operating hours from 6:30am to 2:30pm, it’s a prime location in the Memorial District for a sit-down breakfast or a decadent lunch. For more information visit the Snooze website.
Photo credit Kevin Wolf
Looking to workout and give back this weekend? This Saturday, June 17, join CycleBar and the American Heart Association for the Ride Your Heart Out event at Memorial City Mall. It’s $25 to ride and all donations go directly back to the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. A $25 donation to the AHA will secure your seat at the ride.for a 50-min, high-energy indoor cycling ride at Memorial City Mall in front of Macy’s. To sign-up or for more information visit here.
Grab bags from Macy’s will be provided for all participants.