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Live music, residential voting: 6 things to do in The Woodlands this weekend, Feb. 20-22

There are several events happening in The Woodlands Feb. 20-22, including several concerts, an author book signing at The Woodlands Children's Museum and more. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Dosey Doe-The Big Barn
Live music is planned at Dosey Doe-The Big Barn this weekend with performances from The Music of Abba: Arrival from Sweden, Anthony Gomes, Jason Cassidy and Keiko Matsui.

  • Feb. 20-22, 6:30 p.m.
  • Ticket prices vary
  • Dosey Doe-The Big Barn, 25911 I-45, Spring

The Woodlands Farmers Market

The Woodlands Farmers Market will be open at the Grogan’s Mill Village Center, where vendors will sell fresh produce, farm-fresh meat, artisan goods and more.
  • Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Grogran’s Mill Shopping Center, 7 Switchbud Place, The Woodlands

Concert in the Park
The Woodlands Township is hosting its free Concert in the Park spring series on Feb. 22, featuring musician Gary Michael Dahl.
  • Feb. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Free
  • Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands

 
CI Business
Apricot Lane Boutique to open in The Woodlands Crossing

Apricot Lane Boutique will open its second location in The Woodlands area at The Woodlands Crossing shopping center this spring, owner Lisa Crawford said. Crawford also has a location in Conroe.

What you need to know: The boutique will offer trendy clothing and accessories in-store and online..

  • Opening this spring
  • 10720 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C1, The Woodlands

 
Latest Education News
Conroe ISD approves formation of Special Education Parent Advisory Council

The Conroe ISD board of trustees has approved the creation of the Conroe ISD Special Education Parent Advisory Council, or SEPAC, at the Feb. 17 board meeting.

It was established in a 6-1 vote, with trustee Aggie Gambino abstaining.

What to know: Kendra Wiggins, CISD’s executive director of special education, said SEPAC would serve as a collaborative forum between the district and parents or guardians of students receiving special education services and 504 services, which serve students with disabilities who attend schools receiving federal financial assistance, per the Texas Education Agency.

Notable quote: “We want to unite together to make sure that we are providing the best services for our students and that overall we are looking at partnership over complaints and working together on what’s best for our students,” Wiggins said.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Bistro Mistral opens second location in Bellaire

Bistro Mistral opened in Bellaire on Feb. 4 and offers a French dining experience led by chef David Denis, serving authentic cuisines with subtle modern interpretation, according to the restaurant’s website.

Located at 5313 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. A, Bellaire, the restaurant's featured dishes include escargots bathed in herbed butter and beef bourguignon, a French stew featuring beef and vegetables cooked in red wine, according to its website.

See more details.

 

🍗 Seoulside Wings now serving Korean wings in Jersey Village
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🍕 Villa Neri Pizzeria now offering house made pizza in Cypress
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🥘 Popular Indian, Pakistani restaurant to open new location in Katy
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🥪 Houston pop-up sandwich shop finds permanent home on Washington Avenue
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Petite Suzette serves French cuisine in Montgomery

Located in a navy blue building at the Waterpoint Shopping Center, Petite Suzette opened to fill the community’s need for a French bistro, manager Mike Gardne said. Offering lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends, the bistro has become the new local charming eatery offering a variety of French cuisine staples.

With crepes as its bread and butter, Petite Suzette offers a variety of signature French dishes, starting with the shareable escargot bourguignon made with garlic and butter toast.

Read the full story.

News Near You
Sam Houston State University celebrates opening of new health professions building

After nearly four years of development, Sam Houston State University officially cut the ribbon to open its new Health Professions Building on Feb. 17.

Two-minute impact: The $65 million, 81,000-square-foot facility has been in early development since 2023, according to prior reporting from Community Impact. Built to operate alongside the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the new facility's strategic location offers students a “regional home to several major health care systems,” according to a Feb. 18 news release. This allows students in SHSU's health programs to learn and work alongside health care professionals in real-world settings.

More details: SHSU will host four programs in the new facility:

  • Master of Science in Athletic Training
  • Master of Science in Dietetics
  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

 

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