Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Apr 28, 2010 | Tagged in: events
It’s a party on The Square in Historic Downtown Conroe every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. through the end of May. Featuring live music, crawfish and ice cold sodas and beer, there’s no better place in Conroe to see-or-be-seen! Bring your friends and grab a seat at Vernon Wayne’s City Café featuring boiled crawfish, catfish bites, chili and other southern comfort food. Plan to stay for live entertainment provided by notable musicians such as Davin James and Mike Stenson.
“This event has the feel of an old fashioned food and music hoe-down on a small downtown square. The City Café provides the heartbeat that the downtown square needed to go along with the wonderful revitalization of all the bricks and mortar,” states Texas Music columnist, Jay Ross Martin. Visit Vernon Wayne’s City Café on Facebook or www.vernonwaynescitycafe.com for the latest news, upcoming performers, menu items and daily specials!
Posted on Apr 21, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
From family friendly to laugh-out-loud funny, Conroe’s theaters are in full bloom! Two of the new shows on the schedule for April include extras such as refreshments and art exhibits. And, with prices ranging from Free to $14, there is something for everyone!
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Presented by Christian Youth Theatre
The Christian Youth Theatre (CYT) group will present the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast,” at Conroe High School on April 23, 24 and 25. CYT is a children’s musical theater group which caters to actors ages 6 to 18 and included in the cast of this family favorites are aspiring local thespians Catherine Breeding as “Babette,” of Conroe; Kyle Bostick as “the Beast,” of Conroe Zach Coleman as “Cogsworth,” of Montgomery; Noah Smith as “Chip,” of Montgomery and Emily Holguin as “Mrs. Potts,” also of Montgomery.
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for children under 17 and senior citizens. Advance Discount tickets may be purchased before the show by calling (832) 338-5869 or online at www.cythouston.org.
Posted on Apr 13, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Come join the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce for its annual Tastefest event to be held on May 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lone Star Convention Center.
Tastefest is a fun, family event, open to the public – all levels of culinary critics are welcome – that will allow guests to sample food and beverages with the goal of promoting local consumerism. The culinary extravaganza features a wide variety of local area restaurants including McKenzie’s BBQ, Ransoms Steak House, Wild Ginger Japanese Steakhouse, and Olive Garden.
For the younger palettes, James Coney Island and Conroe’s Incredible Pizza will be serving up their most popular, and kid friendly, crowd pleasers. There will even be special sections for children at the event with games, arts and crafts, and much more!
Posted on Apr 6, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Triggered by cowboys on horseback riding for two days through the National Forest, the Montgomery County Scholarship ride signifies the beginning of the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo, a tradition in this Southeast Texas community for over half a century. Reminiscent of the early settler’s gatherings, the aroma of pit barbecue and livestock bring visitors from the neighboring communities out to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds from April 9 – 18, 2010.
The fun filled week includes Kids Day, Senior Citizen Day, Homemaking and Livestock Show, Auction, Photography Show, Carnival and Rodeo. And, when the weekend comes, 100 of the area’s best barbecue chefs compete in the Montgomery County Fair Barbecue Cook-Off – a mouth watering event not to be missed.
