The Russian Cultural Center in Texas was set up to promote the Russian culture among Americans and also to give talented Russians a chance to display their performing skills on the big stages. The centre offers numerous cultural and artistic activities and performances all through the year. The centre also conducts screenings of film documentaries, musical performances and even teaches languages. They often tie up with various other cultural centers and theaters to conduct workshops and host events. Call for more information.
Market Square Park is a brimming center located at Downtown Houston's Historic District. A prominent landmark, the park served as an open air local market. The park comprises a bow-shaped dog run, a brightly lit walkway path and plenty of open space to relax. Visit the Houston's Niko Niko's to delight yourself with the outdoor seating, a performance plaza, and a Greek and American favorites. Do visit the Lauren's Garden, a memorial built to commemorate Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas - a passenger on United Flight 93. Occasional live entertainment, events and community activities makes this place a vibrant gathering spot for locals.
Smither Park is unique and nothing like your average stereotypical park. It more than makes up for its lack of recreational features with some solid and exquisite artwork and paintings, life-sized mosaics, and beautiful sculptures. This park is one big work of art that is the fruit of the dedicated efforts of numerous local artists. The park has a few benches, some swings, and plenty of space to run around. Smither Park is an excellent example of public art and definitely should not be missed.
Named after Dominque de Menil, one of the greatest art collectors of the 20th Century, the Menil Collection is impressive. It houses an enormous private collection where the artwork is shown on a rotating basis because it is too numerous to show at once. Most of the collection is of modern works with an emphasis on surrealism, but African art and works from the Byzantine period are also displayed. Some of the artists whose works are featured here include Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Jackson Pollock.
Sit under the trees for shelter while admiring the spring migrants, such as singing hummingbirds and colorful warblers, and listening for the faint whisper of the rolling creek. Edith Moore herself lived on this land for 43 years. In 1978 she donated a small section to the Houston Audubon Society for use as a nature preserve for birds. Her husband even built the little log cabin that was renovated to house the headquarters, bookstore, and gift shop of the Audubon Society. Donations are appreciated.
Situated in the beautiful, wooded Humble-Spring area, this wondrous park and nature center awaits your visit. Walking trails, small lakes and trickling creeks will satisfy your craving for nature. The center features educational exhibits and plant and game preservation programs. Of special interest to all are the replicas of pioneer and Native American homesteads of the 1800s, the owl prowl events and bird feeding and banding.