One of America's 10 largest convention centers, the George R. Brown(GRB) features 1.8 million square feet of dedicated meeting space, including seven exhibit halls, a 3,600 tier-seated amphitheater, a level-three exhibit hall featuring arena-style seating for 6,500 with additional floor seating for 1,000,four 2,880 square-foot open-air event balconies, 100 flexible meeting rooms and a 31,590 square-foot ballroom. The GRB sits in the heart of downtown Houston, with connections to the Hilton America's Hotel, and the GRB/Hilton Parking Garage. The building looks out at Discovery Green park, with access to a 12-acre underground parking lot, as well as numerous other parking locations. The George R. Brown resides in-between the Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, as well as concerts and events. To the south is BBVA Compass Stadium, home of the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dart professional soccer teams. Within minutes are numerous hotels, restaurants and activities to experience on foot, on bike, or by car. For even more information, visit: www.houstonconventionctr.com A venue of Houston First Corporation
Every great city has a landmark hotel that speaks volumes about its history and embodies a sense of place. In Houston, that landmark is the Hotel ICON, an exclusive member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, located in the heart of downtown at the confluence of dynamic business, theater, legal and sports districts. Originally built in 1911 as the Union National Bank Building, Hotel ICON thoughtfully balances irreplaceable period detail, grand neoclassical architecture and dynamic, contemporary appointments. Intimacy, sumptuous surroundings and modern efficiency lure the well-heeled traveler as well as the local movers and shakers.
Declared a Houston "Hot Spot," we offer a diverse atmosphere and side spectrum of events to our patrons. Let our Happy Hour ease out your week with a little jazz and R&B while comedy shows, live music, celebrity appearances, and unrivaled DJs round out the weekend.
The Crystal Ballroom is a 1913 historic ballroom located in the heart of downtown Houston’s Rice Hotel. Originally the capitol of the Republic of Texas, this is one of Houston's most unique and historic landmarks. The Crystal Ballroom is resplendent with crystal chandeliers, heroic murals, 35-foot ceilings and a full wraparound terrace. The 5,600 square foot event space and the adjunct 1,400 square foot Parlor provides an ample space for up to 400 guests for a seated meal, with a dance floor. Sambuca, one of Houston’s most exclusive caterers, provides food and beverage service.
Welcome to the House of Dereon! Located in the heart of Houston’s Midtown, the House of Dereon Media Center is crafted as an architectural jewel within walking distance of Houston’s dynamic Downtown District. From its modest beginnings as Destiny’s Child first rehearsal space, the House of Dereon has been recently renovated with lush detailing and luxurious furnishings but still retains that creative energy running through it like no other event venue in Houston. The House of Dereon Event Center is a unique and dynamic venue, with the beauty and character of an old New Orleans Courtyard on the outside and a downtown, chic warehouse space inside over two floors! As the heart of Music World Entertainment Complex, this space was built with music in mind and holds a state of the art media system. House of Dereon Media Center is a 6,000 square foot venue that includes a beautifully landscaped courtyard. Your gorgeous event space includes the entire picturesque and up-lit courtyard, two well-appointed levels inside the House of Dereon and a balcony overlooking the courtyard and a dramatic view of the Downtown Houston skyline. The lower level features a state of the art sound system, staging area, and bar which can be altered per request. The upper level can be customized for your event and includes another bar and stylish furniture overlooking the lower level. The space is perfect for unique and exciting wedding ceremonies and receptions, galas, corporate events, bar and bat-mitvahs, quincenearas and concerts just to name a few of the unique events that have enjoyed the House of Dereon. The House of Dereon is one part of Music World Entertainment Properties- a beautifully designed 62,500 SF gated complex, encompassing an entire city block, in the heart of Houston’s Midtown District consisting of the exquisite Rice Mansion, the unique House of Dereon Media Center, and our world-renowned, state-of-the-art Music World Studios and rehearsal facilities. From concerts and music showcases to festivals, corporate and private parties, weddings, quinceaneras, bar and bat mitzvahs, rehearsals, fundraisers, galas and executive seminars and training, let us help you throw an event you and all your guests will never forget. Our team of professionals will leave no detail uncovered and make sure you look like the star you are. We invite you to come visit us and experience American and Music history together at Music World Properties in person. Please call 713.289.5710 or email us at [email protected] for more information!
The Corinthian is a dramatic full service special event venue located in a magnificent neoclassical building located at 202 Fannin Street at Franklin in the Downtown Historic District of Houston, Texas. Completed in 1905, it is an architectural jewel which is within walking distance of Houston's dynamic Theatre District. The Corinthian is located on the first floor and mezzanine levels of this historic building. The upper six floors are distinctive condominium loft spaces known as the Franklin Lofts. The Corinthian will accommodate grand galas, weddings and other important social events and is perfect for distinguished corporate entertaining. Its central location, historic architecture, grand scale and superb cuisine make it a perfect venue.
The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (commonly known as Jones Hall) is a performance venue in Houston, Texas, and the permanent home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the Houston Society for the Performing Arts. Jones Hall is also frequently rented as a venue for contemporary pop musicians and other performers and is estimated to draw over 400,000 audience members yearly.HistoryOfficially completed on October 2, 1966, at the cost of $7.4 million, it is named after Jesse H. Jones, a former United States Secretary of Commerce and Houstonian. (For the Hall's opening concert a special work was commissioned of the American composer Alan Hovhaness, the appropriately titled 'Ode to the Temple of Sound'). Construction of the hall was underwritten by Houston Endowment, Inc., a foundation endowed by Jones and his wife. Upon completion, the hall was donated to the city, and today is operated by the Houston First Corporation.Designed by the Houston-based architectural firm Caudill Rowlett Scott, the hall, which occupies an entire city block, features a white Italian marble exterior with eight-story tall columns. The interior includes a basement and a sub-basement which houses a rehearsal room. The lobby is dominated by a 60ft high ceiling featuring a massive hanging bronze sculpture by Richard Lippold entitled "Gemini II". The inside of the concert hall itself is unique in that the ceiling is made of 800 hexagonal segments which can be raised or lowered to change the acoustics of the hall. The segments can actually be lowered enough to close the upper balcony, so the seating capacity therefore fluctuates from about 2,300 with the balcony covered to 2,911 with the balcony open. The building won the 1967 American Institute of Architects' Honor Award, which is bestowed on only one building annually.
The Capitol brings a new dimension to live music, special events, entertainment, dining and cocktails to the heart of the city – at the intersection of Main and Capitol. From touring acts, local favorites, talent search, and other unique entertainment programming, The Capitol promises something old and something new in a majestic, turn-of-the-century venue restored to its original grandeur. Weekly Happy Hour Monday to Friday $6 on selected share bites Daily Happy Hour Tueday $2.50 Domestic $4.00 Imports Wednesday $3.00 House wines and wells Thursday $3.00 Martini
11,000 square ft ballroom. All-inclusive. Premium bars. The Crystal Ball is an unparalled choice for your New Year's Eve Party in Houston. Live music by Empire 6 and a DJ in the Empire room. Countdown to 2016 at H-town's Best New Year's Eve Dance Party.
Lawless Spirits & Kitchen is an establishment with flare. A place that gives rise to the iconic vision of a Teddy Roosevelt, Mark Twain, Frank Sinatra or Steve McQueen leaning on the bar with a stiff, well-crafted Rye Manhattan. Lawless is detailed with glitzy style, revolutionary cocktails accompanied by comfortable finger foods and satisfying bites. The Lawless walls are a pictorial history evoking conversations of what is just or to be challenged in the establishment…recognizing those who protect liberty and free thought and remembering those who went too far.
Versatile Venues Events, Overnight Stay, or Event + Overnight Stay #findareasontocelebrate 3 Event Spaces, each with a unique vibe. Birthday party, engagement party, family reunion, company pow wow, workshop, launch party, fashion show, art show, house concert, craft/maker tutorials, bachelor/ette party, girls night sleepover, Coworking, business trip overnight stay + work space... what else can you think of?