Category: Things to See and Do in Kingwood

“These Guys Here” will perform at the Summer Nights at the Harbor

The band “These Guys Here” will perform at the Summer Nights at the Harbor concert sponsored by Keller Williams Realty Northeast and the Kings Harbor restaurants on Thurs., July 1 from 6-9 p.m. at Kings Harbor. “These Guys Here” band plays a combination of classic rock and country songs with folk-inspired vocal harmonies.

Members of the band are Rick Lindholtz, keyboard, acoustic guitar and vocals; Dick Chapman, bass guitar and vocals; Raymond Foster, lead guitar and vocals; and Joe Condoleo, drums. They are all residents of the Kingwood/Atascocita area.

Harper Takes the Stage at the Harbor

Kingwood welcomed home Nashville-based, Christian recording artist Christi Harper in grand style as hundreds of local residents turned out for last Friday night’s Keller Williams concert. It was without a doubt the most elaborate production ever put on at Kings Harbor. Harper and her entire six-piece band Pierced Grip performed on a huge stage erected on the Harbor Plaza. A jumbo video screen projected the entire concert which was being taped live for a promotional video.

Starplex Cinemas Opening in Kingwood

Last night, I attended the VIP grand opening of the Starplex Cinemas Kingwood Movies 14. The stars were in attendance – at least their impersonators – as hundreds of members of the Kingwood Chamber of Commerce got a preview of the much-anticipated movie theater complex at the corner of Northpark Drive and U.S. Highway 59 in Kingwood. Starplex opens to the public on Friday, June 18.

First Summer Nights at the Harbor Concert Features ‘50s Music

The music at the first of four Keller Williams Summer Nights at the Harbor concerts was a flashback to the ‘50s. Wayne King entertained the crowd last Thursday at Kings Harbor with songs by Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra and assorted ’50s “Doo-Wop” artists.

Christi Harper to Perform at Keller Williams Concert at Kings Harbor in June

Nashville-based Christian recording artist Christi Harper will perform at the free Keller Williams concert series at Kings Harbor on Fri., June 18 from 7-10 p.m. She will be accompanied by the Houston area Christian band Pierced Grip.

“It will be a fantastic, family-friendly night of popular favorites, original songs and some fun cover tunes,” says Harper, who grew up in Kingwood and is looking forward to singing for her hometown crowd.

Family Promise of Lake Houston to Hold Chicks & Hogs Cook-Off

One of the newest charities in town is beginning to impact the community in a big way. Family Promise of Lake Houston, which will celebrate its first anniversary in August, utilizes thirteen local churches to assist homeless families in moving towards independent living. The non-profit organization provides shelter, food and counseling for homeless families with children.

“On average, more than 80 percent of our participating families find permanent housing,” says Family Promise Executive Director Carole Marchand. “We have over 2,500 volunteers who work with our families through our local host congregations.”

Keller Williams and Kings Harbor Introduce Summer Nights Concerts

This summer Keller Williams Realty Northeast and Kings Harbor Waterfront Village will extend their successful concert series by adding four additional Thursday night events to the schedule. The Summer Nights at the Harbor will be held June 10, July 1, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2 from 6-9 p.m.

Designed to provide entertainment the whole family can enjoy, the free Summer Nights concerts will include music, the plaza fountain and a clown providing balloon animals and face painting.

“The community has been so supportive of the Friday night concerts that we have been putting on since October 2008,” says Lisa Dempsey, Keller Williams Northeast senior team leader. “We’ve decided to expand on the fun this summer with an event geared toward families with younger children. We hope this will get more people out to the Harbor to enjoy the restaurants and the beautiful waterside location.”

Sundance Head To Perform at Keller Williams Concert on May 21

The free Keller Williams Concert Series at Kings Harbor will welcome a local favorite in May. Sundance Head, a 2007 “American Idol” finalist who hails from Porter, TX, will perform on Friday, May 21 from 7-10 p.m at the waterfront venue on Lake Houston.

A blues artist, Sundance released his first CD self titled “Sundance Head” in February and has performed at the House of Blues in Houston. A versatile musician, he plays a variety of instruments including the guitar, drums and harmonica. Sundance will be accompanied at the concert by Keith Rowe on vocals and guitar.

Kingwood Farmers’ Market Scheduled to Begin May 13

Urban farmers markets are the rage in cities across the country. Kingwood is scheduled to jump in on the trend beginning this Thursday.

Starting May 13, the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee will host the Kingwood Farmers Market on Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. at Town Center Park located near the intersection of Lake Houston Pkwy. and Kingwood Dr. in Kingwood.

Charity Holds Golf Ball Drop

The Village Learning & Achievement Center will mark its tenth anniversary serving people with disabilities in a big way. The non-profit organization based in Kingwood will drop hundreds of golf balls from the air onto a hole at Tour 18 golf course during the its 10th Annual Golf Tournament on May 10.