What we’re about
More and More is the social extension of the Houston Area Trails and More (HATs) group. A way to join with hikers and non-hikers in off the trail activities. We have events featuring popular music, classical music, arts, lectures on civic affairs, game nights & walks. And the list keeps growing.
Membership is open to all. Event leaders must be active hikers in HATs. Contact Tom or Alan if you want to host an event.Â
If you want to hike with HATs. Find us here: https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Rice U Faculty Recital - Jon Kimura Parker & Valentin RadutiuDuncan Recital Hall-Rice Univ, Houston, TX
Rice faculty superstar pianist Jon Kimura Parker joined by noted faculty cellist Valentin Radutiu.
The recital is free to attend.
Rice Event Page HereProgram:
Brahms Sonata in F
YouTubeSchnittke’s Epilogue from Peer Gynt
YouTubeFranck Sonata
YouTubeAbout the artists:
Jon Kimura Parker
Professor of Piano
Jon Kimura Parker | The Shepherd School of Music
Jon Kimura Parker, Pianist - Official Website
FacebookValentin Radutiu
Professor of Cello
Valentin Radutiu | Shepherd School of Music
Valentin RadutiuMain Parking:
West Lot 2 off of Rice Blvd via entrance #18.
Google Maps Link
Probably $12. Credit card required. Some Rice music events charge $6.00.Alternate Parking:
There are un-gated “permit required” parking spaces by the stadium. I have parked there in the past with no consequences.The Greenbriar lot on the other side of the stadium is always $3. Entrance 16 off Rice Blvd.
Google Maps Link to Greenbriar LotGathering Place:
Meet in the lobby of Alice Pratt Brown Hall. The performance is in the Stude Concert Hall inside.
Google Maps Link to Brown HallAs is my custom, the meeting time is one half hour before the performance begins. We will take our seats and leave a comment on our location. We will try to hold a few extra seats so join us at any time.
Text or call if you need help finding us. Tom 832-439-5797. My phone is turned off at the performance time.
After Event:
Valhalla
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Suggestions other places to meet and discuss the concert are welcomed.About Valhalla:
It is the on campus bar where graduate students go after death to defend their dissertations for eternity. We descend for a visit and if we are worthy, rise back into the open air to enjoy our beer and wine.We are always looking for More and More events:
If you know of any low cost arts events please let us know. If you have an event you would like to share with your Meetup friends, contact Tom about hosting an event. - Walk the Downtown Houston Tunnels ~5.0 milesThe Water Works Visitors Center in Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston, TX
For those new to Houston, The downtown are has the longest network of pedestrian tunnels in the country. Probably in the world. They connect office towers, government buildings, shopping centers, parks, hotels, and entertainment venues together. This environment includes everything the urban natives needs to live and thrive allowing the downtown denizens to move about oblivious to the notorious "Houmidity" and occasional torrential rains.
Let's explore them.
The Hike
Following a short walk from the Cistern to downtown, we will enter the tunnel system. The normal hustle of downtown should be muted today because of the Columbus Day holiday. But you will still see many of the denizens of this urban space within their native underground habitat.Highlights:
Wortham Center sculptures by William Paley
Artwork of the Marriott in the Humble Building (if available)
Texas Commerce Bank Lobby (in the art deco Gulf Building)
Julia Ideson Library building (if open)Gathering Point:
Water Works Plaza
105b Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
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Call or text Tom at 832-439-5797 if you need help.Bathrooms:
At the start and various places within the tunnels.The Trail:
Paved and mostly indoors. About a mile or so outside.Weather:
Click HereHike map in the photos.
After Hike Event:
Phoenicia
1001 Austin St, Houston, TX 77010
Google Maps Link
Free parking in the garage. Entrance in the 1400 block of McKinney St.
About The Park:
https://www.downtownhouston.org/district/downtown-tunnels/
