Coming Events

Now through July 30-Japhet Creek Dis(solve)Green Finger Project is on display at Greater East End District offices, 3211 Harrisburg, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday through June 18. Scale models created & installed by U of H Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and the Graphic Communicatons Program School of Art students.

July 28-Solar Panels in Houston-Support green building efforts in Houston. Visit the Green Building Resource Center on Wednesday, July 29 at 3300 Main,6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. RSVP 713-535-7508

July 29-Art Work by East End artist Catarina Williams: Opening reception at Ripley House, 4410 Navigation 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

August 7-Eco Bash on the Bayou! 9 a.m. to noon at Sabine Promenade along Buffalo Bayou. Join First Lady Kathy Hubbard and Former First Lady and Port Commissioner Elyse Lanier for a celebration of Houston's famous waterway. Bayou Clean Up 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (gloves and trash bags provided) and Flash and Trash Fashion Show 11 a.m. to noon,featuring recycled garments by HCC design students and produced by Neal Hamil models. Sample locally grown bites from Houston restaurants and participate in eco-fun activities for the whole family! Volunteer at www.houstonservice.org

Your Community Art Space-The Houston Institute for Culture East End Studio Gallery is a community based non-profit organization that provides a platform for artistic expression and exhibition of community works in all media. They also offer art services including after school programs, creative design services, digital artwork, event decor, photography, and urban art projects. Do you have an idea for the Studio Gallery? Submit your proposal at www.eestudiogallery.com

September 17-SER Jobs For Progress Gala, celebrates 45 years of workforce training. Keynote speaker is Mayor Annise Parker. More information: www.serhouston.org