Copper Grove March 2018

Houston Area
Events
Through March 18 th - The Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo is the world’s largest
livestock Show and rodeo. With more than
33,000 volunteers, the organization is a Section
501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports
education and facilitates better agricultural
practices through exhibitions and presentations.
Since its beginning in 1932, the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed
nearly $450 million to scholarships, research,
endowments, calf scramble participants,
junior show exhibitors, School Art participants
and other educational programs. The 2018
RODEOHOUSTON entertainment lineup features
a mix of country, rock, R&B and Spanish pop
artists. Several RODEOHOUSTON favorites, plus
six entertainers new to RODEOHOUSTON, will
be the first to perform on the new state-of-theart
RODEOHOUSTON stage in 2018. For more
information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
March 2 nd -March 4 th - The 83 rd Azalea Trail
heralds the beginning of Spring! The Trail kicks
off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Lazy
Lane entrance of Bayou Bend on Friday, March
2 nd at 10:30 AM. This year, a ticket to the Trail
gives admission to 6 locations within the River
Oaks neighborhood, including 4 private homes
and gardens, Bayou Bend and Rienzi. A 7 th free
location, also in River Oaks, is the River Oaks
Garden Club Forum of Civics where free advice
from “Ask the Experts” can be enjoyed each
day. On Saturday at 2 PM, there will be a floral
demonstration with easy to repeat floral tips from
one of our talented Garden Club members! A free
trolley will provide easy access to all 6 locations
of homes, gardens and house museums. For more
information, visit www.riveroaksgc.org.
March 3 rd - The Houston Area Women’s Center
(HAWC) is proud to kick off our 30 th Annual Race
Against Violence presented by Verizon! This
milestone race and family festival will be held on
Saturday, March 3, 2018, and starts at 8 AM at the
AIG Campus at Whole Foods Market-Montrose.
The Race Against Violence is open to timed and
untimed runners and includes a kids’ fun run
and family festival after the race! Register solo or
rally your friends together to start a team to help
fundraise to support survivors of domestic and
sexual violence throughout Houston. Together,
we can race towards a future without violence!
For more information, visit www.houstonrav.org.
March 4 th - AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc.(AFH)
hosts the 29 th Annual AIDS Walk Houston on
Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sam Houston Park in
26
Downtown Houston. This signature event is the
city’s single greatest response in the fight against
HIV/AIDS. Funds raised help local HIV/AIDS service
organizations provide programs and services to
almost 30,000 Houstonians impacted by the virus.
This year, the annual fundraiser will culminate in a
free outdoor concert featuring live performances
from Houston-based artists. VIP wristbands for the
concert will be available to 1,500 Houstonians who
take a free HIV test before the walk. Please visit
www.AIDSWalkHouston.org for more information.
March 10 th - Join us for Texas’ largest canoe
and kayak race - the 46 th Annual Buffalo Bayou
Partnership Regatta. Paddlers (ages 12 and
up) are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile
American Canoe Association sanctioned race
along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are
entering competitively or paddling for pleasure,
you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding
Houston tradition! Those not wanting to paddle
can cheer on racers along the race route or catch
the outdoor fun at the finish line festivities
at Sesquicentennial Park. The Buffalo Bayou
Partnership Regatta is rain or shine. If cancellation
does take place due to severe water or weather
conditions, all entry fees will be considered a taxdeductible
donation to Buffalo Bayou Partnership
and used in our efforts to continue revitalizing
the bayou. For more information, visit www.
buffalobayou.org.
March 10 th - The NOLA Boil Crawfish Festival.
Welcome to a good ol’ Lousiana crawfish boil a
popular seafood dish that is enjoyed throughout
the southern regions. We are bringing together
crawfish enthusiast from all over the world
to come celebrate the “Mud Bug”. “Crawfish
season” is what they call it and is a time of year
loved and shared by many breaking the tails and
sucking the heads. We love it! Come hungry and
enjoy a variety of live entertainment, dj sets,
vendors and OF COURSE CRAWFISH. For more
information, visit www.thenolaboil.com.
March 17 th - 59 th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s
Parade. Rain or Shine! Parade starts at the
Clock Tower at MinuteMaid Park on Texas and
goes west-bound. This year’s theme is Houston
Strong, Irish Proud. Join us at Lucky’s Pub for the
Awards Ceremony and After-Party! The Houston
St. Patrick’s Parade has always been a FREE event.
The two-hour parade has historically been one of
the largest in the U.S. and each year includes over
100 entries to delight the Irish and Irish-at-heart.
Our history is a grand one and if you would like to
personally support the parade and be a part of the
year-round socials and meetings, please become
a member of our Irish 100 Club. The Houston St.
Patrick’s Parade is presented by the Houston St.
Patrick’s Parade Commission. For more the parade
route or more information, visit www.hsppc.org.
March 18 th - Tour de Houston Presented by
Apache Corporation is a fundraising bike ride
that benefits Houston’s Reforestation Program.
The ride will take place Sunday, March 18,
2018. This annual event offers Houstonians
and visitors a unique way to view the city with
bike routes winding through Houston’s historic
neighborhoods, scenic districts and parks. With
three ride length options, the Tour de Houston
is the perfect event for leisure riders or cycling
enthusiasts. In addition, it is a BP MS 150
recommended training ride. This event begins
and ends in Hermann Square at City Hall located
at 901 Bagby. Riders and volunteers will enjoy a
post-ride party that includes live music, free food
and beverages. For more information, visit www.
houstontx.gov.
March 23 rd -March 25 th - It doesn’t matter what
your art style is, you are sure to find something
you like at The Annual Bayou City Art Festival
Memorial Park. This fine, juried art festival
transforms the 1.1 - mile trail of the park into
a one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery. In addition to
the extensive selection of art, representing 18
different forms of artistic media, festival goers can
also enjoy international food and wine, the Green
Mountain Energy Creative Zone offering interactive
art activities, daily outdoor performances and
more. The Festival celebrates the vitality and
diversity of Houston and enriches the city’s
arts environment and reputation. Over the past
40+ years, the Bayou City Art Festivals have
raised more than $2.6 million for local nonprofit
organizations. For more information, please visit
www.bayoucityartfestival.com.
March 24 th -25 th - In Bloom Music Festival.
Previously Free Press Summer Fest, In Bloom
Music Festival will take over Eleanor Tinsley Park
for two days. For lineup by day and tickets, go to
www.inbloomfestival.com.
March 26 th -April 1 st - Houston Open. This
PGA TOUR event, the 10 th oldest tour event, is
Houston’s largest and most prestigious golf event
hosting 144 of the world’s best golfers competing
for $6M in prize money. Since 1974, Houston
Golf Association’s volunteers have generated
more than $55.2 million for local worthy causes
March 2018 | Copper Grove