For the first time in six years, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be screaming and thundering and barrel-rolling over Fort Lauderdale beach at this weekend’s Fort Lauderdale Air Show. But this time, the Thunderbirds are packing new – and possibly sneaky – maneuvers in the sky.
Attention adrenaline junkies, thrill seekers, and adventurous Houstonians: a local charity is offering the chance to scale a 26-story building, all for a ben
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Photo courtesy of Over the Edge USA The Women’s Home, in partnership with Over The Edge, is offering Houstonians the opportunity of a lifetime, going over the edge of The DoubleTree Galleria, a 26-story building. Houstonians can check off a bucket list item without leaving the city, gaining an unforgettable perspective on Space City. This COVID-safe fundraising opportunity naturally follows social distancing protocols as rappelers will scale the popular Galleria-area hotel one at a time. While rappelers get their adrenaline pumping, The Women’s Home will get the funds flowing to support the organization’s mission to build communities that strengthen women and support families as they reclaim their stability.
‘Ritas, fajitas, and more!
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France in the first Battle of Puebla during the Franco-American War. It’s a pretty low-key date in Mexico, but here in the U.S., it’s a day to celebrate Mexican culture with drinks, food, and parties. Here are five places in which you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Houston.
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Make it a night at
The Original Ninfa’s Uptown. On Cinco de Mayo, chef Alex Padilla will be roasting whole pigs to make tasty pork tacos for the occasion. Wash them down with $10 specialty margaritas in your flavor of choice: cucumber mint, spicy jalapeño, or watermelon. To make your night more fun, book a room at the nearby
Houstonians can rappel down a Post Oak hotel for a worthy local cause
Houstonians can rappel down a Post Oak hotel for a worthy local cause Get Over the Edge and scale a building this Saturday for a worthy cause.
Photo courtesy of Over the Edge Calling all civic-minded, philanthropic, and thrill-seeking Houstonians: a local charity needs the adventurous and charitable to scale a building for a good cause, of course. Turning the typical fundraising luncheon, gala, or virtual event on its ear, The Women’s Home is opting to send locals “
Over the Edge” to raise funds for its mission to help area women in pivotal life assistance.