Arts + Culture
THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS IN APRIL TO CELEBRATE ITS 20-YEAR JOURNEY
A beloved springtime event is set to return to Town Green Park and along The Woodlands Waterway® to commemorate its 20-year journey on April 11, 12, and 13, 2025. Organized by the local arts non-profit, The Woodlands Arts Council, the festival's proceeds will directly support local microgrant initiatives and student art scholarship programs.The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is a premier event in Texas's fine arts scene. For over ten years, Art Fair Source Book has ranked the festival among...
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Facts provide Solutions and not Regrets
More and more home buyers are asking questions about environmental risks than ever before. These are fair questions and one we all should be asking and should be getting answers. There is a new site to tackle the many facets of questions and concerns buyers have expressed. Buyers Aware is a partnership of researchers, faculty members at Texas A &M, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and FEMA. The goal is to provide a one stop approach for...
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A Michelin Restaurant Is Not What You Think
Local Winners Blur Culinary Boundaries and Enhance the Definition of a Fine Meal Article by Laura L. Green | Photography by Provided Though other big name culinary awards are impactful, nothing hits quite like seeing a Michelin Star hanging at the door to a restaurant. The vaunted Michelin Guide has been around for well over a century and its recommendations are read by discerning food enthusiasts around the globe. The pressures of maintaining the award (a restaurant can receive one, two or...
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Legendary Supper Club with a Twist
The Woodlands Supper Club Launches with a Unique Spin Article by Dawn Allen | Photography by Provided Supper clubs have a storied and diverse history in the United States, ranging from prohibition-era roadhouses to private, exclusive clubs providing exceptional food and entertainment. Patrons customarily spend an extended evening enjoying cocktails and multi-course meals followed by entertainment. Chef Jorden Dolan began The Woodlands Supper Club as a fresh concept connecting guests with...
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More Than a Pretty Seat
New benches connect community through art, love and legacy. Article by Jean Ciampi | Photography by Joan Tilton Photography With more than 220-miles of pathways to walk, run, and cycle along, The Woodlands Township has now also installed four new unique Art Benches to stop, rest and simply enjoy the beautiful nature that is iconic to our community. The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) unveiled the new, easily accessible benches this past December with two in Northshore Park, one at Town Green...
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What Makes a Writer?
Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell Encourages Aspiring Writers to Take the Plunge at The John Cooper School's Signature Author Series Event Article and Photography by Laura L. Green The John Cooper School held its 20th Annual Signature Author Series event on December 6, 2024, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. The gala attracted a record crowd and featured New York Times bestselling British novelist Lisa Jewell, known for psychological thrillers such as “None of This is...
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Two Talented Trailblazers!
Crafting Warmth and School Spirit, One Piece at a Time Article by Heather Davis | Photography by Provided The Woodlands is full of intriguing people with captivating stories - you simply have to pause and listen. Once you strike up a conversation, hearing their stories turns into a labyrinth of human connection. Luckily, we had the honor of meeting two talented ladies who found an entrepreneurial niche and ran with it. Mika Black, the owner of Evolve Candle Company, and Astrid Haas, the...
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Ryder Grimes
A Little Old-School, a Little Modern Article by Amy Barnett | Photography by Mitch Goudy, Darius Reed, Mitch Wallis, Bailey Lamar Hailing from Poetry, Texas, Ryder Grimes is a multi-award-winning singer whose musical style blends the soul and authenticity of classic country with a modern twist. Raised on a mix of ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s country music, Grimes has honed a sound that reflects both the legends who inspired him and his own unique voice. “I aim to use the talent God gave me to be...
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"A Chain of Miracles"
How Quick Action and Community Saved A Life Article by Dion Bart | Photography by Provided Rick Riney arrived early at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, eager to rehearse with the choir for a special Mass. Outside, a line of worshippers stretched into the parking lot, waiting to venerate the relic of St. Jude the Apostle. Inside, the service began, the air heavy with devotion. As Rick sang with the choir, he suddenly collapsed. A collective gasp swept through the congregation. Breaking...
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Falling in Love
Experiencing Magical Florence and IL Borro, Italy Article and Photography by Denman Moody If you have not visited Florence, it should be an exciting goal for your future. Two full days can be enjoyed just touring Duomo Cathedral, Basilica of Santa Croce and Uffizi Gallery—and, of course, not far away, Michaelangelo’s 17 foot tall “David”, completed in 1504! The works in the Uffizi are spellbinding including original statues and paintings, many half a millennium or more in age, by world renown...
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