Ramen to Riches: Cabaret Nights and Houston Heritage

Dive into Houston's vibrant history, live performances, and business insights

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Aubrie Smith & Jorge Ortiz
June 20, 2024

Welcome back to the second issue of In the Loop Houston, where we bring the best of the Clutch City straight to your inbox! It's Jorge and Aubrie here, your trusty guides to all things awesome in Houston. Whether you're a business guru or just looking for a good time, we've got the scoop on events, insights, and a dash of fun to keep your week buzzing 💪.

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Let's dive into another week of Houston-sized adventures!

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We have a couple of Houston-sized things this week:

Upcoming Events - for business

Upcoming Events - for pleasure

Looking for something fun to do today? Check these out!

Top Picks of The Week

Tweet of the Week: Shaan Puri, founder of The Milk Road and Co-host of My First Million drops some knowledge on the world with this incredible essay he titled “Someday”. Remember the safe path is not actually safe! Do you remember your Ramen Era?

Product of the Week: Huupe, the world’s first smart basketball hoop! Get ballin!

Image Credit: https://huupe.com/

Foodie Spot of the Week: We recently visited Yummy Seafood & Oyster Bar and 10/10 recommend if you are a seafood lover! We munched on the “Yumminator” seafood boil, which included snow crab, blue crab, crawfish, jumbo shrimp, corn, potatoes, and more!

‘Yumminator’ with Yummy House Delight seasoning!

Interesting Story of the Week

This week, the spotlight in Houston's innovation ecosystem is on the new "Live at the Founders Club" series at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. This intimate cabaret nightclub experience brings together local and national performers in a unique setting. Hosted in the transformed Founders Club above the Diana American Grill, this series offers table service and a full bar, creating a cozy atmosphere for attendees. Performances scheduled for this month include "Sinatra & Beyond" starring Tony DeSare on June 14-15 and "Desde De Alman: Songs from the Heart" starring Camille Zamora on June 21-22. This initiative aims to enhance Houston's performing arts scene by providing diverse and exceptional artistic programming​ (Hot in Houston Now)​.

Additionally, Allen's Landing, the birthplace of Houston, offers a fascinating historical perspective. Founded by Augustus and John Allen in 1836, this site marked the beginning of Houston's journey as a major commercial hub. The Allens' vision and promotional efforts led to rapid population growth and established Houston's importance in the Gulf Coast region​ (East Texas History)​.

These stories reflect the rich cultural and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to drive Houston's dynamic landscape. Whether through innovative arts programming or celebrating historical milestones, Houston remains a vibrant city of growth and creativity.

Allen's Landing circa 1900 A view of Allen's Landing and the Houston Ship Channel around the year 1900. Source: Houston Chronicle http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/100-years-100-photos/article/Born-on-the-bayou-Before-the-Ship-Channel-5877402.php

Hot Reads of the Week

Thank you for joining us! We are pumped to be a part of your Thursdays.

Attack the day with unparalleled enthusiasm!

-Jorge & Aubrie