Results tagged “thegalleria”

Christmas shopping at The Galleria, incessant caroling and a just a touch of holiday-induced agoraphobia have Houstonist feeling a bit out of sorts today. Our feathers and lackadoogles are more than slightly ruffled. Unfortunately, we can do nothing buscept press on with our holiday chores and hole up inside the HQ once said tasks are complete. That's when we're planning to throw back a cocktail or six like a Ruffled Rooster. more ›

We've been seeing Christmas decorations going up around town earlier and earlier every year. This was the first time we could remember seeing green and red before Halloween. Still, retailers must remind people that it's almost time to go into debt in celebration of the birth of Jesus, so that's their right. The Galleria is celebrating the lighting of their huge Christmas tree (and the attendant shopping rush) with a performance by former Olympic skater... more ›

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor j-a-x. This is an incredible view from downtown of River Oaks, The Galleria area and beyond. It's an amazing image that must be seen large to really appreciate it. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider joining over 230 of Houston's best photographers in the Houstonist Flickr Photo Group. If Houstonist uses your photo for Photo Of The... more ›

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor Paper By Design who gives us this multi-view of 610 and The Galleria area. World class shopping and world class traffic makes this a highly congested area almost any time of the day. Still, it's a favorite spot of Houstonist and we thank Paper By Design for sharing this image with us. more ›

The shot from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor groovehouse. This was too cool not to include, even if we're a day late: On January 25th, 2005 famed architect Philip Johnson passed away, he was 98 years old. Houston is fortunate to be graced with several wonderful buildings designed by Philip Johnson. Two of these are picture above, The University of St. Thomas and The Chapel of St. Thomas. He also designed two amazing... more ›

It’s an annual tradition on Thanksgiving night to drive over to Uptown Park for the holiday lighting ceremonies. It’s a great way to kick-off the Christmas holiday season with all of those Christmas traditions: Santa, lights, large crowds, vendors, funnel cakes, and fireworks (those are all traditions in your family, right?). If you’ve never experienced the Uptown Holiday Lighting celebration, you need to at least once. You’ll see the simultaneous lighting of over half a... more ›

Picture it: you’re a bored, gorgeous Houston girl sitting at home on a Saturday with nothing to do but file your nails and sit by the pool. Tragic scenario, right? We found a solution for you! The CW show America’s Next Top Model is going to be in Houston tomorrow looking for fresh faces (and bodies) to appear on cycle 8 of the hit TV show. more ›