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.
If you want to hike with HATs. Find us here: https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- An Evening of Passionate Romantic Music at Miller TheaterMiller Outdoor Theater, Houston, TX
About The Performance:
The Texas Medical Center Orchestra combines the musical talents of the professionals at one of the best medical centers in the world.This years' performance presents two romantic favorites, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, performed by Mann-Wen Lo, followed by Rimsky-Korsakov’s enchanting Scheherazade.
Scheherazade is a musical retelling of the medieval Arabic stories as they came to be known in the "1001 Nights" frame story as told by the namesake character. Everyone will find the music familiar as it is among the most beautiful of Romantic era compositions.
The Music:
Mendelssohn
YouTubeRimsky-Korsakov
YouTubeThe Artist:
Mann-Wen LoGathering Place:
We will meet near the picnic tables by the concession stand, on the side closer to the stage door. At 7:30pm we’ll go to the hill and set up. If you can't make it at 7:30, we'll hold some space. Look for our location in the comments. The concert starts at 8:30.Seating for the Show:
The hill is divided with the left side for chairs and the right reserved for blankets. We sit on the chair side. Blankets may have an obstructed view. We try to get space close to the center and front.Drinks and snacks:
Adult beverages are allowed. The city prohibits glass containers in the park. (We don't check and the city never has objected to discreet wine bottles.) It's always more fun when people bring something to share.Parking:
There are two main parking areas for Miller.The Zoo lot has more spaces
Parking Lot F
Google Maps LinkThe Centennial Gardens Lot has easier exits after the show
Parking Lot C
Google Maps LinkWeather Forecast:
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In the event of rain, we will get seats under the cover. They are usually available, so don't be deterred.More about the performance:
Miller Theatre WebsiteAbout More and More:
We are a group of friends that gather for low-cost arts performances and other special events. All are welcome to join.If you know of any arts events please let us know. If you have something you would like to share with your Meetup friends, contact Tom about hosting an event.
- Blueberry Picking Event19531 Moorhead Rd, Conroe, TX
You-pick Blueberries, one hour from downtown. This is now an event.
This Event may reschedule depending on the rain, weather etc.... Check here for the condition of the Blueberry crop.
Because a number of people have shown interest in picking blueberries this summer I am setting something up. We will gather by the entrance of the berry patch at 9:00 and then disperse into the fields to pick. I will get in line to pay at around 10:45 and must leave by 11:00 but you are encouraged to stay as long as you like.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: HATS and More site
A word about the Texas Blueberry: While those of you from the North have your superlatives of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, you will have to stand in awe of the great Texas Blueberry: developed in the 1970s at Texas A&M to withstand the heat down here, the Texas Blueberry stands 12 feet high with fruit sweeter than can be measured. The best way to pick them is to find a good bush and go inside although the management asks that you not climb higher than you are willing to fall. You can't believe everything you hear, but my cousin's friend said that he heard about blueberries the size of tennis balls. Plausible? Maybe, but I don't believe the stories about watermelon sized fruit used to feed NASA-astronaut Bears on a secret mission to terraform Mars. You just have to exercise a bit of careful skepticism or people will just roll their eyes.
Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if going alone, including the fitness needed to be in the sun for a while. Then enjoy the morning among friends.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID.Gathering Place:
In front of the entrance to the Berry patch.Parking: Lots of parking options along the sandy roads leading up to the berry patch.
Weather Forecast:
Forecast at Berry PatchOptional After Hike:
This is now an event. I recommend it to anyone but there are a lot of unpredictable things that make berry picking hard to schedule as a normal group outing. Everyone spreads out across the 20 acre area and have their fill of picking in the heat at different times so this is necessarily an open ended event. That said, I will be leaving at 11:00 for another event and I hope you all have a great time. Alan
19531 Moorhead Rd, Conroe, TX 77302
Moorhead Facebook page - Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours'Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston, TX
About the performance: "Classic Albums Live returns to the Miller stage to recreate one of the best-selling albums of all time, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, note for note, cut for cut!
"A Miller favorite, Classic Albums Live lives up to its stellar reputation of performing hit albums exactly as you remember. Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, released in 1977, is one of the best-selling albums of all time and won the 1977 Grammy for Album of the Year.
"With rich and complicated vocals, nuance and layering, and orchestral guitars, this is one incredible album for CAL to recreate—but they do it perfectly.
"Each CAL show offers two distinct experiences: a faithful rendition of the chosen record in the first half, followed by a dynamic set featuring the artist’s greatest hits."
Here is a video of CAL performing "Dreams" from Rumours: https://vimeo.com/1068958786
Learn more here: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/classic-albums-live-performs-fleetwood-mac/?wcs_timestamp=1751142600
WHERE TO MEET: We will meet at 7:30 p.m. by the picnic tables near the concession stand. Then go to the hill and set up. If you can't make it at 7:30, we'll hold some space. Look for our location in the comments. The concert starts at 8:30. p.m.
The hill is divided with the left side allowing chairs and the right reserved for blankets. We sit on the chair side, but close enough to the middle to accommodate blankets.
WHAT TO BRING:
Chair or blanket, drinks and snacks. Blankets may have the view obstructed by chairs. Adult beverages are allowed but the city prohibits glass containers in the park. (We don't check.) It's always more fun when people bring snacks to share.Parking:
There are two main parking areas for Miller.
The Zoo lot has more spaces
Parking Lot F
Google Maps Link
The Centennial Gardens Lot has easier exits after the show
Parking Lot C
Google Maps LinkWeather Forecast:
Click HereMore about the Miller Season:
Miller Theatre Website
