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Humble Bundle: Connecting Gamers and Charities
Video games aren’t typically associated with charitable giving by any means, but Humble Bundle is changing that scenario. Working mostly through word of mouth (I heard about it from a clerk at a video game store who suggested I check it out if for the cheap games), Humble Bundle sells packages of mostly indie games and films from small developers […]
Turkish Lessons at the Raindrop Foundation
If you’re interested in learning about new culture or cooking style, you can now take Turkish cooking classes at the Raindrop Foundation in Houston. Located on the southwest side of town, the Raindrop Foundation focuses on educating Houstonians on Turkish culture, as well as providing a place for the Turkish community to celebrate their heritage […]
IEACF’s 34th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show
Supporting education in Houston is a major key to helping this city experience growth and wealth. The generation graduating high school in the next few years are our future leaders, business owners, and workers. Since 1981, the Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston has been providing funds to deserving high school graduating seniors and college students […]
‘Martini Madness! Bossa Nova Bash’ for Our Local Art
Join the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Friday, January 22, 2015 from 7 pm- 10 pm for their chic cocktail fundraiser featuring bottomless martinis and festivities. The center is hosting Martini Madness! Bossa Nova Bash, so prepare yourself for a tropical twist of fun. They’ll have live jazz Latin jazz bands on hand to provide the dance music […]
Enjoy a Holiday Lights Tour with The Houston Wave!
If you’ve never taken Houston’s Jitney Shuttle Service, now is a great time to do it as you check out all of the awesome holiday lights around town! The Wave is a jitney service, which is a shuttle that carries 9-15 people and runs a fixed route throughout our city for a fixed rate. A […]
MIX 96.5 Brings ‘Claus for a Cause’ to Gallery Furniture
Houston Zombie Walk: Spooky Fun All Year Around!
Halloween season is upon us, which is hands down my favorite time of the year! Spooky costumes and decorations abound, the weather finally begins to cool down here in Houston, and massive displays of candy are put up in stores. Unfortunately, it never lasts as long as I would like, but I recently found out […]
Spread Random Acts of Kindness with Promise Monsters
Promise Monsters begin with just a simple monster drawing by one of Michael and Erin’s children that hung in their office in 2010. The Indiana-native couple from realized after months that this monster was just too awesome to hide from the world and decided to share him! They grabbed up all the monsters their kids […]
Fight Breast Cancer at the Pink Out Party This Month!
If you haven’t already noticed the many pink ribbons around town, or the bright pink accessories NFL players are sporting, it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Many different organizations around the nation will be hosting special events supporting a variety of breast cancer research centers. And, we found a great party in our very own […]