Visited the Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston, Texas; the only one of its kind in the Western…read moreHemisphere to explore Gandhi's legacy and Indian heritage. Curious to connect it to my roots from Guyana (formerly known as British Guiana) in South America, where my ancestors were brought by the British from India . Felt rich in history. Left inspired by his message of peace, resilience, gentleness, and leadership. Definitely worth a visit.

A small but mighty museum, full of inspiration and history of social injustice. The founders of…read morethe museum visited five Gandhi museums in India and shaped this one to promote nonviolent conflict resolution. The museum walks through Gandhi's life and shows how his views were shaped by his experiences. There are examples of how to use logic and quiet resistance, which can still be used in today's time. The museum also highlights the visions of Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. The last room has some nice interactive computer stations that teach kids how to inspire change in their own lives. The museum store is well curated with a nice selection. There is an auditorium and a library also located inside of the museum. The location is a bit outside of the museum district, but definitely worth the short drive.

I've tried to reach out to this film festival with a submission question, but they don't respond. I…read moresent two emails, left a phone message, and tried contacting them through their contact form and no response. After trying to reach them over the period of a month and not being able to reach them, I decided to google the festival and boy am I glad I didn't submit. They have bad reviews all over the internet. Some filmmakers have reported negative experiences, including festival cancellations without refunds, and concerns about this festival being an "award mill," saying that this film festival event primarily exists to sell trophies to filmmakers, rather than providing a credible screening platform, industry exposure, or genuine critical assessment. Here's what others said, "This festival was almost a complete waste of time and certainly not a professionally run operation." "One would think of fun outdoors entertainment and big time celebrities- none were present. It was a complete waste of our corporate dollars."

Worldfest is a 9 day international independent film festival held at AMC Studio 30 Dunvale Theaters…read morein Houston every April (oldest in the world; founded in August 1961), usually on beautiful days where people go do things outdoors instead. _OO_ |___ K /\ / \ Dolores Fuller: "You people are insane! You're wasting your lives making sh*t! Nobody cares! These movies are terrible!" ----Festival is back in 2014 with most movies you've never heard of. It is the kind of festival a movie by Ed Wood would have played. Hence, quotes from the "Ed Wood" movie set up each point of my review of last year's event. Although the crowds in 2013 were not packing the theatres, I hope they keep WFF going. I did not have the time like the true movie aficionados to see a lot of these movies. I only saw 3 (one short, two full length).---- Edward D. Wood, Jr.: "I met Bela Lugosi." Dolores Fuller: "Why, I thought he was dead." Edward D. Wood, Jr.: "No, he's very much alive. Well, sort of." ---- Chairman and Founding Director Hunter Todd was accused of Muslim profiling in 2013 (see http://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/04-23-13-worldfest-head-accused-of-racial-profiling-a-muslim-dismisses-it-as-a-pc-tempest-claims-fbi-agent-backs-him/ ), but apparently all is well again.---- Criswell: "Eddie, we're in show biz. It's all about razzle-dazzle. Appearances. If you look good, and you talk well, people will swallow anything." ----Houston is not Hollywood, of course. But, we have film aficionados, some filmmakers, and critics. And money. So, combine them and we can have our own film festival, complete with awards. Plus, if you make a movie, you can enter it.---- [Bela Lugosi casts a love spell on Vampira who is on TV while moving his fingers like Dracula] Edward D. Wood, Jr.: "My Gosh, Bela, how do you do that?" Bela Lugosi: "You must be double-jointed. And you must be Hungarian." ----No film festival is worth anything without European films, and this festival offered a few.--- Edward D. Wood, Jr.: "Is there a script?" Georgie Weiss: "No. But, there's a poster." ----Some of the short films are clearly low-budget by struggling filmmakers. Yet, the ones I saw have some merit.---- Edward D. Wood, Jr.: [on phone with Mr. Feldman] "Really? Worst film you ever saw? Well, my next one will be better. ... Hello? ... Hello?" ----The full length movies did not make big box office. Of course, who pays to see short films, except at film festivals? Nevertheless, the event managers picked a variety of good, not necessarily great, films, IMO. Many of the Directors of the short and full-length movies were present to answer some questions.---- Dolores Fuller: [arriving for her scenes in "Bride of the Monster"] "Well, I see the usual cast of misfits and dope addicts are here." ----Judging by their attire, the crowd in the theatre is full of obsessive film fans. But there are the retired folks as well (who else has the time and money to attend during the weekday hours?). The crowd looked like a mix of Westheimer Arts Festival and Luby's.---- Edward D. Wood, Jr.: "We don't have a permit. Run!" ----Once you get past the main entry, your ticket is good for any of the four theatres no matter what is playing. So, if you get bored, you can switch.---- Vampira: "You're watching our Halloween movie, "White Zombie", starring Bela Lugosi, John Harron, Madge Bellamy, and a bunch of other people I've never heard of." ----This is not where you see popular movies or movie stars. The only one that I recall is Eric Roberts. Well, I did get to see "First Dog" live in the theatre (the dog starred in a PG movie that was predictable, but sufficiently enjoyable).---- Old Man McCoy: "So, uh, you made the movie, and now you wanna make it again?" Edward D. Wood, Jr.: "No. We shot ten minutes of the movie, and now we're looking for completion funds." ----Sorry, but I don't have the budget to finish my review. So, instead of full-length one, this will be a short flim.----

We had requested a lion dance routine with Soaring Phoenix for our wedding and it was spectacular!…read moreThe energy they brought lit up the party and the traditions they displayed impressed every one of our guests. We had watched every lion dance group in Houston through Chinese NYE events, openings, etc., all of which were amazing but the skill, the synchronization, the energy, the routines of Soaring Phoenix was the best we've ever seen. Some of my family from California are in lion dancing associations and they too were amazed with their level of performance. Proceeds go towards their philanthropic mission trips that you can see on their webpage - a huge blessing to contribute to. Professional in their service, reliable, fun and high quality. Seriously, they put on a show that our guests can't stop talking about.

We booked the Soaring Phoenix team for our wedding on 11/02/2024. Alex and his team has been very…read morecommunicative and very flexible. Most of our guests are non-Asians so it was nice for them to be a part of the Vietnamese culture. Everyone was raving about the performance and they love interacting with the lion dancers. The white lions were spectacular and shows up very well in the pictures! We were expecting some rain during our outdoor ceremony. But luckily it was still dry enough to get a beautiful group picture of all our guests. We will forever cherish these memories! Thank you so much for giving our guests a wonderful time!

Mr. Daine (JP) played background music during a 50th birthday party celebration in The Woodlands…read more He made every moment incredibly special. Our guests continued to comment on how his playing made an already memorable evening, "Exceptional". The music sounded absolutely gorgeous and took our breath away, to say the least. There wasn't a moment that was not bolstered by a perfectly executed song. To qualify this statement, we never discussed any type of song list. I had heard enough about his talent to know he would do a wonderful job. When JP arrived, (mind you, he just finished playing at a wedding all afternoon), true talent, professionalism and care could be felt as he wasted no time starting. My guests were thrilled! JP went above and beyond what I had expected or anyone expected. My friends and I will be hiring him again!

A decent sized centre with a lot of cultural and personal special events taking place here…read more The hall itself is an open space with no fixed furniture so it can be used for a variety of events that can range from simple community events to grand weddings etc. Tables, chairs, booths, food , entertainment, etc etc ., you arrange for everything. They could give you suggestions if you ask. The huge hallway gives further opportunities to lay down tables to meet your requirements, like the event I attended, while there were plenty selling booths inside the main hall, the hallway was lined with tables promoting their respective businesses too. The parking is huge so that's a big advantage.

Nice place for theatrical productions. For hosting events a bit pricey though. Capacity is pretty…read moregood.

Let me start by saying that I love museums. This one was especially odd because it bled into two…read moreother museums. The "Southern" displayed confederate soldier gear and weaponry along with maps pre-Lousinana Purchase and plantation tools. The second museum was of Victorian architecture and featured some fancy teapots, clothing and instruments. The best feature was the doll room where the creepiest of dolls lined a mirrored and glass wall. There were also some doll homes for view. Lastly was the Bible museum which activate the "voice of God" when you entered. Bibles of all sizes and scripts were featured. A historical trail of written scribe to photo copies defined the times and pricing. It was a $5 fee for non-student visitors but was worth it. (Not like $5 is a lot of money, ijs )

Pretty cute spot of three museums inside the Baptist university campus…read more I love Gone with the Wind, and plantations. So I was fairly interested in the exhibits. While there was a lot to look at, I felt that the exhibit could've been better presented (music anyone?). A changing theme that's relevant to current society would've also been fun. Also, everyone loves interactive exhibits ( how about a hands on section? Or maybe a fun quiz section - doll trivia anyone?). I'm also pretty sure a history student would love to dress up and be a fun docent that can provide some exciting ghost stories about the haunted past. I would almost recommend having this museum at the heritage society downtown instead, to enrich that attraction and get more tourist traffic downtown.

I started taking classes in 2011, and this is by far the best Bollywood dance company in Houston!…read moreThey have classes for all skill and age levels, the song selections and routines are always fun and high calibre. Whether you want to join a class just for fitness purposes or to improve your skill level or to even join the troupe to perform, there's something for everyone.

From the owner: Rhythm India is Houston, Sugar Land, Pearland, and Katy's premier Bollywood and Indo-Fusion Dance…read moreSchool. We provide the very best in Bollywood dance training & performances in the greater Houston Area. We cater to all ethnic backgrounds & age groups...Age Is No Limit!! We perform year-round at concerts, wedding receptions, private parties, fund-raisers, corporate events, social / public events and festivals. We also provide private lessons and training for special events. Rhythm India was the opening act for the AR Rahman "Jai Ho" Concert in Houston in 2010 & the first ever Bollywood Dance Company to perform at the NBA Rockets game at the Toyota Center. "You do not have to be a professional dancer or have any prior dance training to enjoy dancing. With the right guidance and a positive attitude, we believe that anyone can dance!!"

Absolutely recommend this place if you are interested in learning about The Holy Bible journey…read more Amazing! We recently went with our Sunday school class and it was the most magnificent experience. We had an amazing tour guide Rebeca Heredia. She is fluent in English and Spanish and gives tours in either language or both. Highly recommend requesting her for your visit. The museum is free of cost and I recommend, if you can, to give an love offering to your guide and or museum as well. I learned so much and I felt that I need to go again to soak up more and more of the details. Will be back!

Great experience, very fun and informative. A must visit for anyone claiming affiliation to the…read moreChristian faith.