Pilates in the Park | 6 – 7 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage
Classic flexibility and strength training, only better. Instructor Jennifer Young Malstead also teaches at TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts.

Wednesday, Oct 29th

Inprint Readings on the Green
7 p.m. Free Admission
Saberioon Plaza
Andrea White reads from Window Boy, her latest novel which tells the story of 12-year-old Sam Davis, a boy with cerebral palsy experiencing the joys and pain of the world first-hand with his constant companion, Winston Churchill. White is an author, attorney, community volunteer, education advocate, mother and Houston’s first lady.

Zumba! | 6 – 7 p.m. Free Admission every Tuesday
Grace Event Lawn
Not a workout – it’s a party! Join Zumba nation for Latin dance exercise to cumbia, merengue, salsa, mambo, rumba, flamenco and calypso music. You’ll sweat, you’ll sculpt and tone and feel great. Instructor Oscar Sajche, a certified personal trainer, has studied with Zumba’s creator.

Thursday, Oct 30th

Thursday Concerts on the Green presented by Capital One Bank : SKYROCKET
6:30 PM

Boot Camp | 7 – 8 a.m. Free Admission
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
Meets on the Andrea and Bill White Promenade, in front of the Alkek Building
Start your day right! Instructor Eddie Moreno is an experienced Boot Camp instructor who will use the entire park to give you a workout you won’t forget.

Tai Chi in the Park | 12 – 1 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage
Reduce stress, increase focus and gain strength through Tai Chi, meditation through movement – on your lunch hour! Taught by Frank Murry, a student of Tai Chi master George Ling Hu.

Downtown Green Market: Central City Co-op at Discovery Green
4 – 7:30 p.m. Free Admission – every thursday
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
A year-round co-op and farmer’s market offering the freshest organic produce and products made from local, organic ingredients.

Art in the Park
5 p.m. Free Admission
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
The Community Artists’ Collective gives YOU a chance to be the artist in the park. Each week you have the opportunity to experience the artist’s way. Instructors include Michelle Barnes, Oriana McMillan and Ann Johnson. Supplies provided; bring your creativity. Classes are free; however there is a limit of 20 per class and space is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday, Oct 31st

SCREAM on the Green!
6 p.m., Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
A new citywide outdoor Halloween party and costume contest! KPFT presents Scarey-oke at Scream on the Green plus prizes for best dog costume, best child costume and best adult costume, along with music and Halloween movies. Great prizes; judges provided by Art Colony Association, producers of Bayou City Art Festival.

Saturday, Nov 1st

District I Back to School Family Day
3 p.m. Free Admission
City Councilman James Rodriquez invites families to celebrate the fresh start of a new school year at District I’s new neighborhood park, Discovery Green. The event features cultural performances, games, fun activities, community representatives with resource information for families, special appearances and a free showing of Bee Movie at 7:30 p.m!

Yoga in the Park
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage
Inspired movement, under the trees, in the park. Come on down for free Yoga in the Park! Instructor Jerry Randell also teaches at TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts.

Recycling Saturdays
10 a.m. – 2 p.m Free Admission
Andrea and Bill White Promenade at McKinney Street
Waste Management and the City of Houston partner with Discovery Green to present a recycling drop-off location every Saturday. Bring your paper, glass, plastic and cans. On the first Saturday of each month, enjoy the Fair with environmentally friendly product demonstrations and artist workshops, hands on recycling activities. Fair activities: September 6, a Natural Building Workshop by Nick Moser. Mad Science Hands-on workshops “The Dirt on Garbage” on October 4. November 1, learn all about “Decomposers.”

Young Writers Workshop in the Park
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Free Admission
HPL Express
Houston’s only open, free writing workshop for kids presented by Writers in the Schools in conjunction with HPL Express is back for a second season of creativity and fun.

Sunday, Nov 2nd

Sundays in the Park presented by Four Seasons Hotel Houston
3 – 5 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Saberioon Plaza
Afternoon concerts and park features to entertain children of all ages make for an idyllic Sunday in the Park. Enjoy a variety of music such as Indonesian drums, honky tonk, reggae, acoustic guitar, and jazz.

Ok, only halfway kidding. Yes, a few of us that collided with culture last week at Discovery Green, also collided with some bad culture: some of the food did not sit well with our tummies.  We self-diagnosed as salmonella poisoning due to our simialr symptoms, which can be caused by improperly prepared or served food.

No worries, though. This was an external vendor that was brought in, not food from the Lakehouse or the Grove.  And of course not to take away from the fabulous event put on by Fresh Arts and HYPA. Seriously, it happens people. And we are all still alive.

No hard feelings, DG. And here is your weekly schedule of events to prove that.

14 October (Tuesday)	Pilates in the Park 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Houston Ballet II Lunchtime Concert 12:00 PM noon
15 October (Wednesday)	Dance Days at Discovery Green: Dance Source Showcase 7:00 PM Zumba! 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
16 October (Thursday)	Green Market: Central City Co-op at Discovery Green 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM Thursday Concerts on the Green presented by Capital One Bank: The Suspects 6:30 PM Boot Camp 6:30 AM Tai Chi in the Park 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Art in the Park 5:00 PM
17 October (Friday)	HSPVA at Discovery Green Honoring Nancy G. Kinder Series 6:30 PM
18 October (Saturday)	Young Writers Workshop in the Park 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Yoga in the Park 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Dance Days at Discovery Green: tenerifedanzalab TBA Children’s Discovery Series presented by Wells Fargo 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
19 October (Sunday)	Sundays in the Park , presented by the Four Seasons Hotel Houston 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

image: Ed Schipul

I’ve gotten to know the people behind these organizations, champions for the arts such as Mandy Graessle, Jerome Veilman, David Brown, Heather Pray, Ned Dodington, and Matthew Wettergreen; and I can honestly say that judging from the passion and dedication that these people possess, the love they have for this city, and the lengths they go to to spread it,  the State of the Houston Art Union is strong and thriving.

I’m so incredibly proud, every day,  to call this city HOME.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon, please join many of these organizations, and many more, to celebrate this coming together of community in the arts.

See you there, peeps!

Thursday Concerts on the Green presented by Capital One Bank: Real Guitar Heroes Starring Texas Johnny Brown & I.J. Gosey

Sundays in the Park, presented by the Four Seasons Hotel Houston:
Miss Leslie & her Juke Jointers
Sundays | 3 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage & Fondren Performance Space
Miss Leslie and Her Juke Jointers…Honky Tonk revival!

ART SERIES

Art in the Park
Thursdays | 5-7 pm | Classes are free; however there is a limit of 20 per class | Andrea and Bill White Promenade
The Community Artists’ Collective gives YOU a chance to be the artist. Supplies provided; bring your creativity.

KUHF’s The Front Row Live at Discovery Green
Friday, September 12 | 3-4 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage & Fondren Performance Space
Join The Front Row team for a live broadcast as they take KUHF’s daily arts show out of the studio and onto Discovery Green’s outdoor stage. The program will feature live performances including a preview of KUHF’s silent film concert, Metropolis, with Austin’s Golden Hornet Project.

KUHF Classic Film Concerts: Metropolis
Friday, September 12 | 7:30 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage & Fondren Performance Space
KUHF Houston Public Radio presents a series of silent film screenings accompanied by live music. Metropolis (1927), set in 2026 in a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, tells of the son of the city’s mastermind who falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

HEALTHY LIVING IN THE PARK
Pilates in the Park
Tuesdays | 6 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage
Flexibility and strength training led by this week by Jennifer Young Milstad.

Downtown Green Market: Central City Co-op at Discovery Green
Thursdays | 4 – 7:30 pm | Free Admission | Andrea and Bill White Promenade
A year-round weekly co-op market offering organic produce and locally grown products.

Zumba!
Wednesdays | 6 pm | Free Admission | Grace Event Lawn
It’s not a workout – it’s a party! Taught by certified personal trainer Oscar Sajche. G
REEN
Boot Camp in the Park
Thursdays | 7 am | Free Admission | Meet on Andrea and Bill White Promenade
Instructor Eddie Moreno is an experienced Boot Camp instructor who will use the entire park to give you a workout you won’t forget.

Tai Chi in the Park
Thursdays | 12 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage
Frank Murry helps you reduce stress, increase focus and gain strength through Tai Chi, meditation through movement – on your lunch hour!

Yoga in the Park
Saturdays | 9 am | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage
Inspired movement overlooking Kinder Lake. Instructor Jerry Randell from TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts.

Recycling Saturdays
Saturdays | 10 am – 2 pm | Free Admission | Andrea and Bill White Promenade at McKinney Street
Bring your paper, glass, plastic and cans. Enjoy the Recycling Fair with green product demonstrations and Natural Building workshop.

FAMILIES & CHILDREN SERIES
Young Writers Workshop in the Park
Saturdays | 10:30 am | Free Admission | HPL Express in The Lake House Building
The City’s only open, free writing workshop for kids presented by Writers in the Schools in conjunction with HPL Express.

Gymboree in the Park!
Saturday, September 13 | 10:30 am | Free Admission | HPL Express in The Lake House Building
Early childhood development – and fun!

Check out their new Fall Program here.

And everything is FREE.  Gratis. Yep, FREE.  ’bout damn time.

And this week’s schedule of events below. I’ll try to remember to post this each week.

ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

Thursday Concerts on the Green presented by Capital One Bank: The Iguanas

Thursdays | 6:30 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage & Fondren Performance Space

The Iguana’s rollicking performances showcase a potent blend of blues, Cajun/Zydeco, classic soul and Tex-Mex rock and roll.

Sundays in the Park, presented by the Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Sundays | 3 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage & Fondren Performance Space

Melodic Indonesian drums performed by Space City Gamelon

ART SERIES

Art in the Park

Thursdays | 5-7 pm | Classes are free; however there is a limit of 20 per class | Andrea and Bill White Promenade

The Community Artists’ Collective gives YOU a chance to be the artist. Instructors include Michelle Barnes, Oriana McMillan and Ann Johnson. Supplies provided; bring your creativity.

Screen on the Green – RUSHMORE 10TH CLASS REUNION!

Friday, September 5 | 7:30 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage & Fondren Performance Space

Discovery Green’s free movie series celebrates Houston on film with a 10th anniversary screening of this indie classic by Houstonian Wes Anderson.

Dance Scottish!

Saturday, September 6 | Free Admission | HPL Express in The Lake House Building

Celebrate Dance Scottish Week, a world-wide event with a performance of the Houston & District Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Workshop at 1 pm; performance at 3 pm on the Anheuser-Busch Stage.

HEALTHY LIVING IN THE PARK

Pilates in the Park

Tuesdays | 6 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage

Flexibility and strength training led by this week by Jennifer Young Milstad.

Downtown Green Market: Central City Co-op at Discovery Green

Thursdays | 4 – 7:30 pm | Free Admission | Andrea and Bill White Promenade

A year-round weekly co-op market offering organic produce and locally grown products.

Zumba!

Wednesdays | 6 pm | Free Admission | Grace Event Lawn – It’s not a workout – it’s a party! Taught by certified personal trainer Oscar Sajche. GREEN

Boot Camp in the Park

Thursdays | 7 am | Free Admission | Meet on Andrea and Bill White Promenade

Instructor Eddie Moreno is an experienced Boot Camp instructor who will use the entire park to give you a workout you won’t forget.

Tai Chi in the Park

Thursdays | 12 pm | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage

Frank Murray helps you reduce stress, increase focus and gain strength through Tai Chi, meditation through movement – on your lunch hour!

Yoga in the Park

Saturdays | 9 am | Free Admission | Anheuser-Busch Stage

Inspired movement overlooking Kinder Lake. Instructor Jerry Randell from TUTS Humphreys School for Theatrical Arts.

Recycling Saturdays

Saturdays | 10 am – 2 pm | Free Admission | Andrea and Bill White Promenade at McKinney Street

Bring your paper, glass, plastic and cans. Enjoy the Recycling Fair with green product demonstrations and Natural Building workshop.

FAMILIES & CHILDREN SERIES

Young Writers Workshop in the Park

Saturdays | 10:30 am | Free Admission | HPL Express in The Lake House Building

The City’s only open, free writing workshop for kids presented by Writers in the Schools in conjunction with HPL Express.

Children’s Discovery Series presented by Wells Fargo

Saturdays | 12 pm | Free Admission | HPL Express in The Lake House Building

Citizens for Animal Protection (call HPL Express in Discovery Green @ 832-393-1375 for more info)

Books Alive! Series: The Color Purple

Saturday, September 6 | 2 pm | Free Admission | HPL Express in The Lake House Building

Learn a gospel theater song and dance from the award-winning musical with instructors from TUTS.