Your guide to going ‘green’ in Bellaire and West U Focusing on the environment isn’t hard to do in Bellaire and West University this time of year. The temperatures are mild, trees are budding, azaleas and wildflowers are blooming (OK, yes — and the pollen is wafting). Earth Day on April 22 and the weeks leading up to it are full of outdoor events and special programs … [Read more...] about Where being ‘down to earth’ is a matter of civic pride
Evelyn’s Park
Evelyn’s Park director stepping down as parking lot controversy continues
Patricia King-Ritter — who’s found herself embroiled in a controversy about the illegal construction of a Bellaire parking lot in a deal between Evelyn’s Park and a Southside Place commercial interest — is stepping down as staff director of the park. The conservancy which operates Evelyn’s announced Monday (June 1) that King-Ritter, the staff director for two years after … [Read more...] about Evelyn’s Park director stepping down as parking lot controversy continues
NO! says Bellaire. Dogs cannot roam Evelyn’s Park or chow down at its restaurant
By Charlotte Aguilar In what appears to be a case of wishful thinking exacerbated by false social media accounts, dog owners are having to be reminded once again that their four-legged companions are not allowed in Bellaire’s Evelyn’s Park or its patio-centric casual eatery, Betsy’s. Patricia King-Ritter, park director, says the conservancy which operates the park will be … [Read more...] about NO! says Bellaire. Dogs cannot roam Evelyn’s Park or chow down at its restaurant
Bellaire update: Activities dwindle as Rec Center is closing, Evelyn’s Park shutting down events
Two of Bellaire’s recreation sources are closing because of the coronavirus threat — with announcements from the city Monday that it is shutting down the Bellaire Recreation Center and its activities and programming until further notice, and the Evelyn’s Park Conservancy canceling all events and programming through April 1. The city will be keeping the pools, parks, tennis … [Read more...] about Bellaire update: Activities dwindle as Rec Center is closing, Evelyn’s Park shutting down events
Strike up the bands: Local Music Festival kicks off tonight in Bellaire
More than 100 local musicians will take to the stage at Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd., for two days starting today (Oct. 11) for the second Local Music Festival. The first evening will take place from 5:30-10 p.m. under the giant oak tree in front of Betsy’s Café on the corner of Bellaire and Newcastle, with the daylong event Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on the Great … [Read more...] about Strike up the bands: Local Music Festival kicks off tonight in Bellaire