We've said it before and we'll say it again: El Roy is a cool place to hang out! It's a short drive from Huntsville, so if you want to get away for a while, check it out!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ron Paul "Grillin & Chillin" BBQ Cook-Off (Sat., March 3)
El Roy Icehouse is hosting a BBQ cook-off on Sat., March 3. You can get all the info you need by clicking on the flier below (which will enlarge it).
We've said it before and we'll say it again: El Roy is a cool place to hang out! It's a short drive from Huntsville, so if you want to get away for a while, check it out!
We've said it before and we'll say it again: El Roy is a cool place to hang out! It's a short drive from Huntsville, so if you want to get away for a while, check it out!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Midway Volunteer Fire Dept.'s 6th Annual BBQ Cook-Off & Fall Fest (Oct. 28-29)
The Midway Volunteer Fire Department will host its 6th annual IBCA championship BBQ Cook-Off and Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, on the grounds of the Midway Community Center. The cook-off will feature cooks from the Walker County region and around the state. We did some digging around on the IBCA website and found out that this event is the Texas state championship, and there is $5,000 in guaranteed prize money. If there are 50 teams, that amount jumps up to $10,000. We aren't sure how many teams there are, but you can contact Sherry or Linda at the numbers at the end of this article for more information.
The event starts at 7 pm Friday and resumes early Saturday morning with the gates opening at 9am. There will be vendors selling jewelry, arts and crafts, purses, koozies, woodwork, etc.
Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and under. Admission includes a bbq plate lunch with brisket and all the trimmings, entrance to the cook-off and vendors' booths, costume contest, live and silent auctions, and awards presentation.
For more information on this event, you can call Sherry at (936)348-7378 or Linda at (936) 349-1991.
Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and under. Admission includes a bbq plate lunch with brisket and all the trimmings, entrance to the cook-off and vendors' booths, costume contest, live and silent auctions, and awards presentation.
For more information on this event, you can call Sherry at (936)348-7378 or Linda at (936) 349-1991.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival (Oct. 14-16)
This weekend is the annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, which benefits the non-profit group The Friends of Conroe, Inc. The festival is held in downtown Conroe. If you can't find anywhere to park, or if you don't feel like trying, you can catch a shuttle in the parking lot of Target. Click here to view a map.
There is plenty to do at the festival: eat, shop, listen to live music, eat some more, browse the various arts and crafts booths, etc. There is also a kids' area with rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, a "monster mural," and a stage for local dance teams to perform.
There are a lot of food vendors at this festival. You will see the typical festival items like corn dogs, lemonade, turkey legs, kettle corn, etc., but there will also be Cajun items like pistolettes, crawfish etoufee, gumbo, red beans and rice, cajun catfish, and even alligator on a stick. To see a complete list of this year's vendors, click here.
The live music at the festival includes country, zydeco, blues, and more. To view a complete list of this year's musical guests, click here.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online. If you purchase a one-day pass at the gate, it will cost $12. If you purchase online, it is $9, but there is a $1.49 fee. You can also purchase a 3-day pass online for $18 (plus 1.98 fee), which is a good deal if you plan on attending all three days. To buy tickets online, click here.
Festival hours:
Friday 14th: 6pm- midnight
Saturday 15th: 11am-midnight
Sunday 16th: 12 noon- 6pm
There are a lot of food vendors at this festival. You will see the typical festival items like corn dogs, lemonade, turkey legs, kettle corn, etc., but there will also be Cajun items like pistolettes, crawfish etoufee, gumbo, red beans and rice, cajun catfish, and even alligator on a stick. To see a complete list of this year's vendors, click here.
The live music at the festival includes country, zydeco, blues, and more. To view a complete list of this year's musical guests, click here.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online. If you purchase a one-day pass at the gate, it will cost $12. If you purchase online, it is $9, but there is a $1.49 fee. You can also purchase a 3-day pass online for $18 (plus 1.98 fee), which is a good deal if you plan on attending all three days. To buy tickets online, click here.
Festival hours:
Friday 14th: 6pm- midnight
Saturday 15th: 11am-midnight
Sunday 16th: 12 noon- 6pm
Monday, October 10, 2011
"Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" Exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts
"Tutankhamun: The Golden
King and the Great Pharaohs" Exhibit
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
King and the Great Pharaohs" Exhibit
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
November 4th, 2011 at 8:30am
1001 Bissonnet at Main,
Houston, TX, 77005
From October 15, 2011 until April 15, 2012, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts will feature the exhibit, "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs."
This exhibit features "more than 100 artworks, most of which had never been shown in the United States prior to this tour. These spectacular treasures—more than half of which come from the tomb of King Tutankhamun—include the golden sandals found on the boy king´s mummy; a gold coffinette that held his stomach; golden statues of the gods; and King Tut's rings, ear ornaments, and gold collar. Also showcased are objects associated with the most important rulers of the 30 dynasties that reigned in Egypt over a 2,000-year span....Among the highlights is the largest likeness of King Tut ever discovered: a 10-foot statue of the pharaoh found at the remains of a funerary temple." -(Visit the Museum of Fine Arts Website for more information)
On November 4th, the SHSU Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to Houston to view the exhibit. A charter bus will be provided and will depart from SHSU's Bowers Stadium parking lot at 8:30am and will return to Huntsville starting at 3:00pm. The tour begins at 10:30am. The cost of this event is $50.00 per person. This cost includes museum admission, an audio tour headset, and a bus ticket. Lunch will be at Cafe Express. If you are interested in this trip, please make your reservations by October 15, 2011. Space is limited to the first 100 people.
For more information, call (936) 294-1841 or click HERE.
If you are unable to attend the trip sponsored by SHSU, there are plenty of other weekends that you can visit this exhibit. Click HERE for ticket information.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
El Roy Icehouse: Upcoming Events
We know we already mentioned how cool El Roy Icehouse is, but the proprietor is always adding events and specials and such, so here you go:
Tuesdays are now "Girls' Night Out." That means happy hour prices all day/night for the ladies. If you are a male that wants happy hour prices, you may cross-dress, but you must be very convincing.
Starting Friday, Sept. 30, there will be karaoke at 9pm on Fridays.
Upcoming super awesome special events:
Saturday, Oct. 15: Cook-Off! There will be several categories, and there will also be live music at 5pm. See the flier below for more info:
Saturday, Oct. 29: Halloween party! The theme is Rocky Horror Picture Show. Matt promises it will be "a Rocky Horror Redneck hell of a good time." Dress up as your favorite character - or as whichever character you most closely resemble. I hope to see a lot of Riff Raffs out there! This party is also a benefit for Shaman Ranch. Charity, Halloween, and RHPS? At a bar? Yes, plz.
If you'd like more info on any of these events, just contact the nice people of El Roy Icehouse. For their Facebook page, click here. Contact info is on the flier above.
Tuesdays are now "Girls' Night Out." That means happy hour prices all day/night for the ladies. If you are a male that wants happy hour prices, you may cross-dress, but you must be very convincing.
Starting Friday, Sept. 30, there will be karaoke at 9pm on Fridays.
Upcoming super awesome special events:
Saturday, Oct. 15: Cook-Off! There will be several categories, and there will also be live music at 5pm. See the flier below for more info:
Saturday, Oct. 29: Halloween party! The theme is Rocky Horror Picture Show. Matt promises it will be "a Rocky Horror Redneck hell of a good time." Dress up as your favorite character - or as whichever character you most closely resemble. I hope to see a lot of Riff Raffs out there! This party is also a benefit for Shaman Ranch. Charity, Halloween, and RHPS? At a bar? Yes, plz.
If you'd like more info on any of these events, just contact the nice people of El Roy Icehouse. For their Facebook page, click here. Contact info is on the flier above.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Splatterfest: September 27th -October 1st
Splatterfest 2011
September 27th -October 1st
Get into the Halloween spirit early with Splatterfest! Splatterfest is a five day film festival that begins on Tuesday, September 27th and lasts throughout Saturday, October 1st. It is held at the West Oaks Alamo Draft House.
Tuesday and Wednesday are the nights of short films. Splatterfest held its 2nd annual short film competition a couple of weekends ago. Filmmakers were given 54 hours to write, film, edit, and turn in a short film. We are very excited about THIS part of Splatterfest... because we entered the competition! Hopefully, we will make Huntsville proud with our movie. That, or horrified. We will be happy with any sort of reaction besides bored. =)
On Thursday night, they will be showing the world premier of Cherry Bomb as well as the world premier of Humans vs. Zombies. Expect some of the filmakers/actors to be there.
Friday is Michael Beihn Night! Remember Kyle Reese? The man who was sent back in time by his own son to protect Sarah Connor and also get her pregnant--with the son who sent him back in time at the beginning of the film--before dying a very sad death? Michael Beihn, most recognized for his roles in Terminator, The Abyss, and Aliens (and obviously a James Cameron favorite), will be there that Friday to promote his two latest movies. The first film is The Victim, which is Michael Beihn's directoral debut. He also wrote and stars in the film. The second film is the world premier of Jacob, which also stars Michael Beihn.
Saturday, is probably the night that most horror fans are looking forward to attending. Bruce Campbell, most famous for his role as Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams from the Evil Dead movies, will be there signing autographs (for a price of course)! They will also be showing all three Evil Dead movies!
If you are interested in any or all of these nights, then get your tickets pronto! VIP and individual night tickets are still available, but they are also selling out fast. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Conroe Hastings In-Store Book Signing with Ozzy Osbourne in October!
Hastings In-Store Book
Signing with Ozzy Osbourne!
Book: Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy
Conroe Hastings
Tuesday, October 18th at 7pm
The "Other Half" of Hey, Huntsville, was once convinced for a good FIVE minutes that Stephen King was having a book signing at the Huntsville Hastings (Sucker). However, THIS celebrity book signing is no joke! It’s Facebook Official HERE.
According to the description of the new book, Trust Me, I’m Dr. Ozzy, is “part humor, part memoir, and part bad advice” and “will include some of the best material from his published columns, answers to celebrities' medical questions, charts, sidebars, and more.”
Buy a copy after it comes out on October 11th, and get Dr. Osbourne to sign it at the Hastings Conroe a week later. Please leave your bats and doves at home.
Buy a copy after it comes out on October 11th, and get Dr. Osbourne to sign it at the Hastings Conroe a week later. Please leave your bats and doves at home.
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