Buffalo Bayou Partnership

BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
2022-10-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-16 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | FullSizeRender-2
By Henry G. Sanchez, 2022 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Artist-in-Residence
The BioArt Bayou-torium is a mobile, interactive installation housed in a modified shipping container. Created by East End artist, Henry G. Sanchez, and inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou, the Bayou-torium cultivates stewardship of the natural environment through art and life science activities for all ages.
Generous support for Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Fall/Winter 2022 Programs provided by The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation and Vivian L. Smith Foundation. BBP is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
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El BioArt Bayou-torium es una instalación móvil e interactiva alojada en un contenedor de envío modificado para una exposición de arte. Creado por el artista del East End, Henry G. Sanchez, e inspirado en el ecosistema de Buffalo Bayou, el Bayou-torium cultiva la administración del medio ambiente natural a través del arte y las actividades de ciencias de la vida para todas las edades.
El apoyo de los programas de otoño/invierno 2022 de Buffalo Bayou Partnership es generosamente proporcionado por la Fundación Cynthia y George Mitchell y la Fundación Vivian L. Smith. BBP es financiado en parte por la Ciudad de Houston a través de Houston Arts Alliance.
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Indigenous People’s Day (Calmecac Indigenous Organization)
2022-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | turkey bend breezeway 2
BBP is proud to host the Calmecac Indigenous Organization’s observance of the 9th annual Indigenous People’s Day at Tony Marron Park in the East End. Elders, traditional dancers, community members, and the public are invited to participate in Azteca/Mexica dance led by Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl, as well as a water blessing along Buffalo Bayou, a pipe ceremony, and traditional songs that has been home to indigenous communities for thousands of years. The ceremonies will include special guest speaker Elder Lucille Contreras, Founder and CEO of the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project. This event is free and open to the public. Visit the Houston Aztec Dance website for more information.

Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
2022-11-05 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-11-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-03 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-04 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-04-01 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-09-02 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | bird-grasshopper
Join us for a fun, free story time event for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (best for 6 months – 4 years) and their parents/caregivers! There will be silly stories, rhymes, and songs, along with fun for the whole family!
Books on the Bayou will be held on the first Saturday of each month at the Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area in Buffalo Bayou Park.
Cost: Free
Time:
· 9am – Story time in English and Spanish
Meeting location: Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area (next to The Water Works at 105 Sabine St.)
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¡Únase a nosotros para un evento divertido y gratuito a la hora del cuento para bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares (mejor para 6 meses a 4 años) y sus padres / cuidadores! Habrá historias, rimas y canciones.
Books on the Bayou se llevará a cabo el primer sábado de cada mes en el Área de Juegos Naturales Barbara Fish Daniel en Buffalo Bayou Park.
Costo: Gratis
Horario:
• 9am – Hora del cuento en inglés y español
Lugar de reunión: Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area (junto a The Water Works en 105 Sabine St.)
Free Registration / Registro Gratuito

Ripple Effect: A Collective Exhibition
2023-04-14 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
You are invited to Ripple Effect, a collective exhibition organized by local artist Anna Hazel and benefiting Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Works inspired by Buffalo Bayou from over 25 artists will be on display for one night only, and a percentage of sales from every piece sold will support BBP and our mission to create and steward welcoming parks, trails, and unique spaces along our city’s most significant natural waterway.
BBP Members will receive 10% off food and beverage, and a special block print by Anna Hazel created specifically for Ripple Effect.
Not a BBP Member yet? On-site registration will be available for $10 off all levels of membership. Learn more here.
Free Registration

Reimagining Urban Spaces: Graffiti at Turkey Bend
2023-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Get a sneak peek of BBP’s dramatic East End destination, Turkey Bend! The tour will be followed by a panel discussion of the role graffiti plays in helping us understand the past and envision the future of urban spaces. Turkey Bend is a former industrial site that will become a cultural and recreational hub within Buffalo Bayou East. Complete with a warehouse, tunnel, and waterfront wharf, this site has accumulated layers of graffiti over the years. Panelists will discuss the creation, curation, and preservation of graffiti as well as share initial plans for this unique destination.
Generous support provided by The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. Buffalo Bayou Partnership is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
Free Registration

Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
2023-05-06 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Film Series: The Big Year
2023-06-17 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding. Selected films inspire and entertain birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages. All attendees are entered to win a pair of binoculars.
7:30-8:30pm: DJ Felix will play your favorite tunes with an avian twist
8:30pm: Raffle drawing to win a pair of Bushnell binoculars!
8:35: Film begins
All films will be in English with Spanish subtitles. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Today’s Film: The Big Year – Laugh out loud with Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson who cross paths on their quest to spot as many birds as they can in one year.
Cost: Free
Free Registration

Piano in the Park
2023-07-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a melodious evening! Multitalented pianist, Ben Chavez, brings his musical gifts to Buffalo Bayou with Piano in the Park, special “piano bar” performances at The Water Works.
Bring a picnic and let Ben serenade you with your favorite songs – he will be taking requests! This event is free, but we’d love to know you’re coming.
Ben Chavez is an accomplished piano/vocal entertainer and Broadway actor who returned to Houston this past year. Ben has recently performed with the Radio City Rockettes and in several national tours of Broadway productions.
Free Registration

Film Series: Birders: The Central Park Effect
2023-07-15 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding. Selected films inspire and entertain birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages. Film begins at 8:15pm
All films will be in English with Spanish subtitles. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Today’s Films:
The Birders: This short documentary follows bird watchers on both sides of the U.S.- Mexico border who share their enthusiasm for protecting and preserving some of the world’s most beautiful bird species.
Birders: The Central Park Effect: This documentary chronicles the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Central Park and the equally colorful New Yorkers whose schedules conform to the rhythms of migration.

Cost: Free
Free Registration

Film Series: The Birds
2023-08-10 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding. Selected films inspire and entertain birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages. All films will be in English with Spanish subtitles. This film is presented in partnership with Friends of River Oaks Theatre.
7:30-8:30: Enjoy a cinematic chamber music performance by Christoph Wagner and Ben Sieben, W7 Duo, and stop by the photo booth with FotoPop/Houston Photo Co.
8:30: Film begins
Today’s Film: The Birds – An Alfred Hitchcock classic that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when ferocious fowl suddenly begin to attack people!
BBP Members receive popcorn, a drink, and a BBP koozie! Click here to become a Member and take flight with us today!
Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. Parking information can be found here.
Free Registration

Film Series: Rio
2023-08-19 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding. Selected films inspire and entertain birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages.
7-8:30pm – Houston Museum of Natural Science Docents to Go will highlight fascinating bird facts!
8:30pm – film screening of Rio
All films will be in English with Spanish subtitles. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Today’s Film: Rio – Family-friendly animated film about a rare macaw named Blu who leaves his home in small-town Minnesota and heads to Rio to help save his species.
Cost: Free
Parking information can be found here.
BBP Members receive popcorn, a drink, and BBP koozies for two! Click here to become a Member and take flight with us today!
Free Registration

Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
2023-10-07 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | BARBARA FISH DANIEL NATURE PLAY AREA, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
2024-04-06 09:00 - 09:45, 2024-05-04 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Join us for a fun, free story time event for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (best for 6 months – 4 years) and their parents/caregivers! There will be silly stories, rhymes, and songs, along with fun for the whole family!
Books on the Bayou will be held on the first Saturday of each month at the Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area in Buffalo Bayou Park.
Cost: Free
Time:
9am – Story time in English and Spanish
Meeting location: Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area (next to The Water Works at 105 Sabine St.)
Registration not required.
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¡Únase a nosotros para un evento divertido y gratuito a la hora del cuento para bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares (mejor para 6 meses a 4 años) y sus padres / cuidadores! Habrá historias, rimas y canciones.
Books on the Bayou se llevará a cabo el primer sábado de cada mes en el Área de Juegos Naturales Barbara Fish Daniel en Buffalo Bayou Park.
Costo: Gratis
Horario:
9am – Hora del cuento en inglés y español
Lugar de reunión: Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area (junto a The Water Works en 105 Sabine St.)

Buffalo Bayou East: A Progress Report to the Community
2024-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | BakerRipley, 4450 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: BakerRipley Ripley House (4414 Navigation Blvd)
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is Branching Out along Buffalo Bayou East!
We’re looking forward to this presentation which will provide more information about the exciting new developments along the banks of Buffalo Bayou east of downtown as we realize the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan. Join us on August 28 for a presentation from the BBP team followed by a reception for questions and discussion.
Registration is recommended but not required.
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Or call us at 713-752-0314 ext. 101
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Fecha: Miercoles, 28 de Agosto, 2024
Hora: 6:00-8:00 pm
Ubicación: BakerRipley Ripley House (4414 Navigation Blvd)
¡Buffalo Bayou Partnership se Expande a lo largo de Buffalo Bayou East!
Esperamos con entusiasmo esta presentación que proporcionará más información sobre los nuevos y emocionantes desarrollos a lo largo de las orillas de Buffalo Bayou al este del downtown a medida que realizamos el Plan a 10 años de Buffalo Bayou East. Únase a nosotros el 28 de agosto para una presentación del equipo BBP seguido de una recepción para preguntas y discusión.
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O llámenos al 713-752-0314 ext. 101

Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou Ribbon-Cutting & Neighborhood Party
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou, 733 N Drennan St, Houston, 77003, United States
Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou (733 N Drennan St)
Join us to celebrate the completion of Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou, a new affordable housing development nestled within green space in the vibrant East End community.
This community celebration will feature a ribbon cutting and remarks from:

Gaynell Floyd Drexler, Buffalo Bayou Partnership Board Chair
Sylvia Garcia, U.S. Congresswoman
Mario Castillo, Houston City Council Member
Mike Nichols, City of Houston Director of Housing and Community Development
Rich Sciortino, Co-Founder of Brinshore, national affordable housing developer and partner in the Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou project

Friends and neighbors will gather for a day of music, food, lawn games, giveaways, and plenty of fun! Don’t miss out on tours of the Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou building, art tours by the talented artist Gerardo Rosales, and the vibrant beats of DJ Gracie Chavez. Plus, the Milby High School Marching Band and Cheer Squad will deliver a special performance. Enjoy activities for all ages from lawn games to face painting. Be sure to grab free tacos and paletas from Boombox Tacos and El Pibe, while supplies last.
Registration is recommended but not required.
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership recently completed construction on the first phase of Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou in partnership with Brinshore, a national affordable housing developer. This phase includes 80 multi-family income-inclusive units that began leasing earlier this summer.
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What to Know
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou is located at 733 N. Drennan St.
To access this location, please go to Navigation Blvd. and N. Drennan St. (one block east of Milby). Head north (toward the bayou) on N. Drennan past where the road curves to the right. Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou is at the end of the road and parking is available on site as well as on nearby streets. See map below for recommended route.

Corte de Cinta y Fiesta en el Vecindario de Lockwood en Buffalo Bayou

Date: Sábado, 5 de Octubre
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: Lockwood en Buffalo Bayou (733 N Drennan St)
Unase a nosotros para celebrar la finalización de Lockwood en Buffalo Bayou, un nuevo desarrollo de viviendas asequibles ubicado dentro de espacios verdes en la vibrante comunidad del East End.
Esta celebración comunitaria contará con un corte de cinta y comentarios de:
• Gaynell Floyd Drexler, Presidente de la Junta Directiva de Buffalo Bayou Partnership
• Mario Castillo, Concejal de la Ciudad de Houston
• Mike Nichols, Director de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Houston
• Rich Sciortino, Brinshore, promotor nacional de viviendas asequibles y socio en el proyecto Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou

¡Amigos y vecinos se reunirán para un día de música, comida, juegos, obsequios y mucha diversión! No te pierdas los recorridos artísticos del talentoso artista Gerardo Rosales y los vibrantes ritmos de DJ Gracie Chávez. Además, la Banda de Marcha de la Escuela Secundaria Milby ofrecerá un rendimiento especial. Disfrute de actividades para todas las edades, desde juegos de césped hasta pintura facial. Asegúrese de tomar un bocado de los camiones de comida, Boom Box Tacos y El Pibe, que brindan almuerzos gratuitos hasta agotar existencias.
Se recomienda registrarse, pero no es obligatorio.
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership ha finalizado recientemente la construcción de la primera fase de Lockwood en Buffalo Bayou en asociación con Brinshore, un desarrollador nacional de viviendas asequibles. La primera fase incluye 80 unidades multifamiliares de ingresos inclusivos que comenzaron a alquilarse a principios de este verano.
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