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Posts From: February 2024

VISIT HOUSTON CONVERSATION WITH ASTRONAUTS GLOVER & HOPKINS

By Carolyn Campbell on Feb. 26, 2024

As Black History Month comes to a close, this is probably a pretty good moment to revisit an interview done in 2019 with Astronauts Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover about their friendship, careers and their impending ride aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. The mission was successful for both Hopkins and Glover, who participated together in multiple spacewalks. Glover was the first African American to spend an extended stay in space as a flight engineer and pilot…

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Celebrating Extraordinary Houston Women

By VisitHouston on Feb. 22, 2024

From ingenious dreamers to creative problem solvers, some of Houston’s best and brightest are women who have helped not only give birth to this city but also have been essential in making Houston and the world better. Discover the contributions of some of the city's extraordinary women -past and present- who are pioneers, community leaders, and culinary and cultural moguls. Irma Galvan Irma Gonzalez Galvan was born in Brownsville, TX, and moved to Houston in 1946 with her mother and siblings…

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Iconic Live Music Venues in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Feb. 22, 2024

Houston has a rich and diverse music history that has significantly contributed to the city's cultural tapestry. The music scene in Houston has been influenced by various genres, iconic musicians, and legendary venues. Let's delve into fascinating facts about some iconic live music venues in Houston that are still alive today for all music lovers to enjoy. Numbers Nightclub Since 1978, Numbers Nightclub, a counterculture landmark in H-Town (photo above), has been a home to Houston’s alternative…

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Houston Signature Experiences for the Soul

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Feb. 05, 2024

HEAR. TASTE. LEARN. Houston is proud of being a tapestry of cultures due to its rich diversity and community contributions. This diversity is celebrated and recognized as a vital aspect of the city's identity, reflecting a vibrant and culturally rich environment. But how do we show visitors and locals the city's pride in its unique culture through truly immersive experiences? Houston Signatures Experiences, launched in February 2024, is the answer. This collection of five immersive experiences…

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