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Experience the art of Chinese calligraphy during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Read full article: Experience the art of Chinese calligraphy during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthThe hosts are getting a lesson in Chinese calligraphy. Find out how you can learn this skillful art for free at this weekend's family-friendly event.
A closer look at fashion brand, Frances Valentine
Read full article: A closer look at fashion brand, Frances ValentineHouston Life’s Courtney Zavala recently sat down with fashion powerhouse, Elyce Arons. From design to store, she shares the story behind the brand and showcases their Fall collection.
Task force going after robbers targeting Galleria area shoppers, diners
Read full article: Task force going after robbers targeting Galleria area shoppers, dinersIt is a frightening crime trend of diners and shoppers followed and robbed and KPRC 2 has learned law enforcement has formed a task force and is going undercover to catch the criminals.
Man ambushed, robbed in River Oaks District parking garage
Read full article: Man ambushed, robbed in River Oaks District parking garageA Houston man says he was followed and robbed in an area where many Houstonians shop and dine and the Houston Police Dept. is releasing the surveillance video to try and catch the suspects.
Local artist creates ‘Holidaze’ exhbit for an immersive holiday experience
Read full article: Local artist creates ‘Holidaze’ exhbit for an immersive holiday experienceHOUSTON – Beginning on November 20 through January 3, Holidaze will transport guests from their everyday routine into four unique holiday environments. This marks a special addition to the variety of River Oaks District’s offerings and will bolster their reputation as a festive shopping, lifestyle and dining destination through the holiday season. Holidaze marks the fourth project between River Oaks District and MATTER CREATIVE, a collaboration that most recently designed the wildly popular HUESTONE Gallery. Holidaze Gallery is located in the District’s central courtyard across from Toulouse Cafe & Bar, neighboring the recently-opened Laura Rathe Fine Art. The gallery is free of charge and will be open Mon-Sat:12PM-8PM and Sun:12PM-6PM and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Man robbed, shot in River Oaks parking garage
Read full article: Man robbed, shot in River Oaks parking garageHOUSTON – A man was robbed and shot Monday in a parking garage in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood. The shooting was reported about 4:30 p.m. at the River Oaks District shopping center. Lt. Larry Crowson, of the Houston Police Department, said it appears the man was robbed of jewelry and then shot at least once in the lower extremities. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment. His condition was not released.
Celebration of the dead continues in Houston
Read full article: Celebration of the dead continues in HoustonHOUSTON – The River Oaks District is all about community and understood the importance of Dia De Los Muertos which is why they are helping people learn more about the Mexican Holiday by hosting a week long list of activities. There’s a beautiful altar in their gallery with important information about how to make your very own altar at home to celebrate your departed loved ones.
Shun Japanese Kitchen makes popular fluffy souffle pancakes
Read full article: Shun Japanese Kitchen makes popular fluffy souffle pancakesHOUSTON – Shun Japanese Kitchen in the River Oaks District has one dessert dish that sets them apart from other sushi restaurants: JIGGLY JAPANESE PANCAKES! You may have seen these pancakes on social media, (as they are super Insta-worthy) but believe it or not...Owner/Chef Renee Yoshida didn’t even know how to make them a few months ago. Fluffy, jiggly, souffle pancakes. We stopped into Shun Japanese Kitchen in the River Oaks District, where chef Renee (who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Naoki Yoshida) gave us a lesson on how these fluffy and savory souffle pancakes are made. Keep in mind, these pancakes are only made on Sunday...so plan a stop in for the perfect way to kick those Sunday scaries!