Home of the Rice Owls football team, Rice Stadium was built in 1950, and is the site of Rice…read moreUniversity's Spring graduation ceremony. My family had the privilege coming down to Texas to attend my nephew's graduation in May as the Class of 2026. It gets hot in Houston in Spring, with rains and thunderstorms being common. Thus our families were prepared, as we took the walk from the Hanszen dining hall (where a celebratory reception was held for Hanszen college graduates and their families) to the stadium. Security was the typical expected, including only clear backpacks and sealed water being allowed in. We were let in by 5 pm, and we got front row seats in Section 111, right in front of where we believed Hanszen would sit. The sun was out, but we prepared with sunscreen, hats, and umbrellas...most important to get the best view. Others found seating much further back, under the large canopies that provided shade. Unfortunately, as lightning was reported close by, we were to take shelter much above. As expected it was crowded inside, but my brother provided everyone with ice cream at the nearby stand. As is normal for unplanned events, communication from the organizers during the wait was poor, and provided much fodder for discussion amongst the crowd. After the 1+ hour delay, the ceremony began with the students taking the long walk to the stadium, passing through the Sallyport Arch, symbolizing their departure. Our seating was very close to the graduates passing close by. Unfortunately, Hanszen graduates walked by the other side of the stadium so missed that opportunity...there was really no way to know beforehand. A decision was made to greatly shorten the program by only keeping two things: the commencement speech by the noted author, John Green and the announcing of each graduate's name individually, per tradition. This took us past 11 pm. Folks were allowed to congregate in the field for pictures, which we took part. It was a memory maker for sure, and made me think a lot of family that couldn't make it. Some history of the stadium: Rice was a charter member of the Southwest Conference when it was formed in 1912, along with other Texas schools like UT-Austin, Baylor, and Texas A&M. The conference dissolved in 1996, with Rice joining the WAC. They are currently in the AAC. Perhaps the stadium is most famous for being the site of JFK's famous Moon speech in 1962, using the Rice football team playing its much bigger rival UT-Austin, as a symbol of facing challenges even though it may be very difficult. It also hosted Super Bowl VIII, when the Dolphins defeated the Vikings 24-7 in 1974. It was one of the few times when a Super Bowl was played in a non-NFL stadium. It currently seats 47,000 spectators. "Gateway Project" is a 120 million effort to upgrade campus facilities, including renovations of the historic stadium. It is scheduled to start after the 2026 football season, completing by 2028. The project will include the creation of a new modern practice facility. It is expected that the stadium will still be usable during its renovation. Would be interested in how different (and the same) the Spring 2027 graduation ceremonies will be.

Commencement Ceremony on 5.10.25…read more.. CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2025! We attended the graduation of the 112th class of Rice University at Rice Stadium... the place where President John F. Kennedy gave his famous "We choose to go to the Moon" speech in 1962. Also, in 1974, Super Bowl VIII was here! Gates opened at 5pm for the 7pm open-air ceremony. We had parked early - around 1pm at Lot 4. We walked around the campus, then returned to the stadium in time to secure the best seats, at the back of Section 111... closest to the Hanszen College students, seated below. The process flowed smoothly. Our QR codes were scanned at the entrance - our tickets had been sent via email by the graduates. We were handed programs with maps by helpful students who answered our questions. The concession stands were open from 5pm to 9pm. Much appreciated gigantic water dispensers (and paper cone-shaped cups) were situated near the clean restrooms. Seating for wheelchairs and their companions were convenient. The only disadvantage of Section 111 was facing the sun (and no handrails for the stairs). We used our programs as sunshades until sunset around 8pm. The advantage was - we could see a beautiful sunset! My sister brought stadium cushions since we sat for more than 5 hours in the bleachers. The audio and video from the Jumbotron was satisfactory. Thanks to the staff for the secure, clean environment! Thank you to the faculty for inspiring the future leaders of our world!

This gallery is a bit off from the other Kirby galleries but totally worth the trip. From the…read moreoutside you can't really tell it's a gallery since it's surrounded by other beatiful homes. Once inside it feels like a very modern house. The floors are nicely finished wood panels. It's very clean and spread out with plenty of spacing. There are 2 rooms the main front room and a secondary back room. There is also a garden area but this day it was locked. The curator was awesome, she even made us copies of the price sheets to take home. The best part about this gallery is it allowed me to explore the homes in the area and they are the real pieces of art.

This gallery, nestled in the Upper Kirby district - along Gallery Row, is always welcoming. Owners…read moreand Management are outstanding! A quiet respite, in the big city, to see some outstanding pieces of art!

Went to see a star wars movie! Ambiance was great loads of people who loved the theater and the…read moreshowings. They have some of THE BEST SODA I've ever had I swear it's different from anywhere I've been to. Popcorn was great too free refills!! Parking isn't terrible there's plenty of places all over

Sit in a seat that's on the very far left end of a row if you are tall and/or wide. The seats…read morerequire you to rise up and squeeze in between the trays attached to each seat, which makes the space you have to get up and sit down very narrow. Seats on the very left end of a row only have your own tray! Food is pricey but you will feel less remorse if you get something normal like a cheeseburger or chips+queso. I don't come here much because the seats just really are a pain but it's worth it in the end to support this local gem.

Yesterday was my first time here, came to see the Molly Block exhibit, Roadside Relics…read more The gallery was very nice and professional. Everything was perfectly framed and spaced. There were no high pressure sales. They have a large library of art and photography books for sale. Overall I was very impressed.

I enjoyed this gallery due to the way the photos were framed. It was very intriguing to see these…read moresmall photographs placed into bigger frames, the contrast was cool. As we were entering they were actually framing something in the back. It was neat watching him work on his craft.

What a sweet Houston gem! A great spot for live music, dinner, and drinks. We stopped by on a…read moreweeknight for acoustic music + drinks and loved the atmosphere. I especially appreciated that there are no TVs, which makes it feel more intimate, and the place was incredibly clean for a bar. Some nights have a cover depending on the performer, but many do not. The staff was also very kind and welcoming. Can't wait to come back for more great music!

October 4, 2025 Came…read morein from Galveston. I haven't been here in decades. I lived in Houston from 1986-2013 Saw Goldpine and JD Graham Nice venue with a great selection of food and drink

A very nice gallery with knowledgeable, especially Cat. The owner Heidi is very professional with…read moregood eyes for artists to show case at the gallery. The gallery space is nice and cozy the same building have other artist here too.

Heidi Vaughan Fine Art…read more An Intimate gallery; a jewel, nestled inside Houston's inner city. Inviting the art world in to display their most unique expressions. Heidi is a true expert with knowledge and experience in knowing how to bring forth the gift of every artist. I recently bought a chandelier from the collection of Mary Margaret Hanson. For us it represented the creatively and soul of a great artist. The staff is knowledgeable and true professionals. Take a trip to the best art has to offer. Visit the best the art world can give. You won't be disappointed.

Loved this gallery. It's both very high-end (just to give an idea, they have a few Botero pieces)…read moreand very friendly and inviting. These two ideas are usually mutually exclusive (or at least you'd think they'd be). I doubt we gave off a "serious collector willing to drop a few thousand on a piece of art" vibe however we received a very warm welcome and lots of information on the gallery and the featured artists. I don't recall the name of the gentleman we spoke with but he was very friendly and engaging. I really enjoyed the art and felt it was really well-curated. A lot of different pieces in various styles. There are no prices listed so I think you'd have to inquire. I believe we were told that they start at a few thousand. Parking available outside. No photography allowed.

I left inspired! The amount of art work they had in this small yet spacious building kept you…read moreoccupied for at least an hour. I decided to come here not only for the art but to kill time while waiting on a friend to meet me for lunch. A few of my favorite artist from their selection was Chun Kwang Young, Sophia Vari, Bahk Seon Ghi, and Javier Marin. I will be back for a cute date :)

This is another one of the upper kirby galleries. They had 2 exhibits for FotoFest. One was a…read morecollage of landscapes and the other was portraits of villagers. The contrast was very interesting. The curator was quiet but at least she acknowledged us.