Texas Trotter

Selena fans all around the Houston area UNITE! On August 28th starting at 8:30pm, Miller Outdoor Theatre will be presenting an absolutely amazing Selena tribute for all her dearest fans and admirers, giving audiences the opportunity to sing, dance, and celebrate the magic that Selena brought to the world with her unforgettable music.  Decades later, Selena’s music is still touching generations of people, giving way for so many fans to show up to voice their support, admiration, and love for this outstanding icon of music and popular culture. For this incredible tribute concert, Los Chicos del 512 will be performing all of Selena’s most iconic songs for guests to enjoy. This show is the absolute closest that a person can get to experience a live Selena concert in person. Basically, you will never find a better place or venue to celebrate Selena’s legacy with family and friends!  Miller Outdoor Theatre benefits both from its quick access to the Museum District as well as its excellent se

Yee Haw! For those of you living near Denton or Dallas, it’s time to celebrate your Texas roots because the North Texas Fair and Rodeo is about to begin! This coming August, running from the 20th to the 28th, the nearby city of Denton will be hosting The North Texas State Fair and Rodeo for everyone to enjoy.  This nine-day event will feature a wide range of exciting and entertaining activities for people of all ages. You can take your pick of some truly festive engagements including live concerts, horse and livestock shows, contests, cook-offs, food, fun, games, and plenty more! There will also be a wide selection of various music performers including Aaron Watson, Terri Clark, Michael Salgado, Jake Hooker & the Outsiders, Giovannie & the Hired Guns, Randall King, Sawyer Brown, and more.  For those of you who have never been to a rodeo, I say that you simply aren’t a real Texan until you go. That’s an undisputed fact! A rodeo is more than cowboys and ranching--it’s simply the

This one came as a big, but definitely welcome, surprise to me because I was not even aware that Austin had a Museum of Ice Cream! The more you know, the better. Especially when ice cream is involved! Running from August to October, Austin’s Museum of Ice Cream will be featuring 12 reimagined and never-before-seen installations dedicated to the celebration and experience of enjoying ice cream. When guests drop by for a visit, they can enjoy a Shirley Temple soft serve in the 1960’s retro diner or ride on a life-size animal cookie in the Carnival Room.  Does that sound a bit out there? Well it is and it’s worth every moment. You can even enjoy a dip and slide in the world-famous sprinkle pool. Now this, I’ve GOT to see! Guests are invited to exclusively reserve one of the pool-side cabanas for their private events, giving them the full opportunity to sip and enjoy the sweet space all day long. The Museum will also additionally be debuting the launch of the Museum of Modern Ice Cream ins

Looking to get away for some beach-fueled fun?  Hope you have your towels and sunscreen ready because AIA Houston will be presenting its 34th Annual Sandcastle competition over in the nearby beach city of Galveston! Nearly 50 different teams will be competing for the amazing Gold Bucket Award, carefully sculpting the finest of sandcastles for the chance to make it big on an artistic and imaginative level.  Firms begin months in advance of the event to generate ideas, develop designs, and assign duties to different teammates. When the day of the event finally rolls around, visitors have the chance to see for themselves the level of detail and precision that each sandcastle showcases, making for an unbelievable experience for everyone. For those of you looking to see something truly extraordinary, this is definitely an event you won’t want to miss. And the best part? It’s 100% FREE.  Galveston is about an hour or so away from the Houston area but most Houstonians are familiar with its cl

You really can’t put a price on a lazy summer evening, especially when it’s outside in one of the finest areas in Downtown Houston!  I’ve extolled the amazing virtues of Houston’s Discovery Green in the past but it goes without saying that this park really is a spectacle to behold. From its amazing scenic downtown location to its beautiful playgrounds, art, and fountains, Discovery Green is the pride and joy of the area, a perfect place for children and families.  Running throughout the summer, Discovery Green will be featuring its summertime Screen on the Green events. These screenings will include some of your favorite family films including Mulan, Onward, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Abominable to name a few. Families can experience the magic at the movies under the warm glow of the summer evening with the beautiful lights of Downtown Houston all around. And the best part? The movies are FREE, and guests are even invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets! You can even bring snacks

Looking for something SUPER SWEET to do in Houston?  Look no further! Starting from July 14th running all the way to August 30th, the city of Houston is hosting the sensationally sticky and spectacular Candytopia! This candy-coated adventure features more than one dozen rooms filled to the brim with larger-than-life candy-themed interactive art.  These amazing art installations will feature full-fledged sensory experiences including the most popular attractions from the event’s past locations along with new elements inspired by local culture and landmarks unique to the city. So if you’re a proud Houstonian looking to capture a sense of warm-hearted recognition for Houston’s best displays, this is definitely the place to experience the magic! Really, it’s all one big Willy Wonka-esque wonderland full of tantalizingly captivating candy-themed imagery that is certain to capture the awe and imagination of Houstonians everywhere, especially for families with kids that can’t get enough of ta

The Covid pandemic put a LOT of things on hold, definitely not something that any of us could have ever foreseen. But hey, there’s plenty of good news for Houstonians who are looking to finally tie the knot! That’s right, now you can easily plan for your big day while looking just as classy and stylish as you could ever want to be. Running from July 31st to August 1st at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, the city is hosting its big Bridal Extravaganza!  Guests can gather together to visit the finest local wedding vendors, participate in cake tastings, view photography and video styles, participate in bridal fashion shows, learn more about the latest in bridal designs and entertainment, and even get a chance to meet the wedding professionals behind the vendors.  And the icing on the cake, no pun intended, is that all guests have the chance to win special honeymoon and wedding shopping sprees! There’s even the chance to appear on the special bridal billboard, as well as win ai