Star Trek Shuttle

Restored Star Trek shuttle getting closer to Houston

 restored Star Trek prop is one step closer to coming to Space Center Houston after being brought back to life in New Jersey by some Trekkies and master craftsmen.

The Galileo shuttle, fully restored to its original luster when it was featured in the 1967 Trek episode "The Galileo Seven," is now finished and being crated for shipment to Clear Lake where it will be on display. It should arrive in Houston next week.

It will be shipped in three pieces and reassembled for a July 31st grand opening, says Jack Moore with Space Center Houston. Organizers for Space City Con, which will be held Aug. 2-4, will be throwing a bash for the spacecraft on that day.

Project manager and memorabilia collector Adam Schneider bought the Galileo last year at an auction for $61,000. The prop's condition was less than stellar, and the vehicle was covered in rust. 

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Beyonce and Mumford & Sons

Beyoncé fans, fear not. The grown woman has added a second Houston date to her tour.

The Houston superstar will perform Dec. 10 at Toyota Center. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. July 1 via livenation.com, houstontoyotacenter.com, at 866-446-8849 or at most Randall’s stores. Tickets are $45-$250.

A July 15 show sold out in roughly three minutes.

More concert news: Mumford & Sons have rescheduled a local date. The new show is Sept. 17 at the Woodlands Pavilion. original tickets will be honored.


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Paula Deen

Paula Deen will continue to headline Houston food show

Paula Deen will continue to participate in Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Shows, including the show slated for Sept. 14-15 in Houston at Reliant Center, a spokesperson for the food show announced Monday.
Deen, who has been in the midst of a firestorm since she admitted to using racial slurs, also will continue to headline MetroCooking shows in Dallas and Washington, DC, this year.
In a statement from MetroCooking:

“Paula Deen has been a friend of The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show for many years. She has apologized and we are taking her apology at her word and moving forward accordingly. The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show does not condone or believe in the use of derogatory slurs by anyone. We abhor the words of hostility and hatred. This is a nation of forgiveness and second chances. In that spirit we intend to go forward with the MetroCooking Shows in Houston, Dallas and Washington, DC as planned with Paula as a presenter. At this time we have no plans to do otherwise.”

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Pride Houston 2013

The Houston LGBT Pride Festival and Parade aren’t the only citywide celebrations. There are 10 days of official Pride events kicking off Thursday:

Pride Superstar Semifinals featuring Alyssa Edwards: Six local singers vie for a slot in the finale of this seventh annual singing competition. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Edwards guest judges and performs. Blake Hayes from Mix 96.5 FM hosts. 9:30 p.m. Thursday at South Beach, 810 Pacific. Free; 18 and older.

Eden — A Pride Girl Party: The first event for the women of the LGBT community, featuring Deejay Kittie. (Guys are welcome, too.) 8 p.m. Friday at the Usual, 5519 Allen. Free; 21 and older.

Pride in the Park: The Houston Dynamo take on Toronto FC during a game dedicated to the local gay community. 8 p.m. Saturday at BBVA Compass Stadium, 2200 Texas. $22 for 200 level seating.

Salvation — A Pride Pool Party: Open bar, light bites and lots of flashy swimsuits. Featuring Special K from KRBE (104.1 FM). 1 p.m. Sunday at the Morty Rich Hostel, 501 Lovett. Donations taken at the door.

Dine With Pride: Enjoy a meal at Gratifi Kitchen and Bar in Montrose, and a portion of your bill goes to Pride Houston. Monday at 302 Fairview.

Rock the Runway: A swimwear/underwear fashion show featuring male and female models. Hosted by Special K. 8 p.m. Tuesday at South Beach. Free; 18 and older.

REEL Pride: Screening of the documentary “Breaking Through,” which features openly LGBT political leaders discussing professional triumphs and personal challenges. Houston Mayor Annise Parker is featured in the film. 7 p.m. Wednesday at River Oaks Theatre, 2009 W. Gray. $10.

Pride Superstar Finale: The final four singers compete for the title and prizes, including time at Urbana Recording Studio (home of La Mafia), a cruise and an entry in the Pride Parade. 9:30 p.m. June 27 at South Beach. Free; 18 and older.

Wonderland Houston: Second annual circuit dance party featuring DJ Brett Henrichsen and cirque aerialists. Winter Wonderland is this year’s theme. 9 p.m. June 28 at Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas. $30-$75; 18 and older.

Houston LGBT Pride Celebration: The festival runs 1-7 p.m. June 29 south of Westheimer along Commonwealth and Yoakum streets. It features performances by celebrity grand marshals Jaymes Vaughan and James Davis (Team Chippendales from “The Amazing Race”), Alexis Jordan, Chanel Dror, Lauren Miller, Jess Walker, Christian Andreason, Kitten Kay Sera, Courtney Locke and more. The parade starts at 8 p.m. June 29 and runs down Westheimer between Dunlavy and Montrose.

Pride Houston After Party: DJ Drew G. plays his signature dance-pop mashups. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Jessica Wild performs and meets fans. 10 p.m. June 29 at South Beach. $15 advance, $20 at the door; 18 and older.

Rapture — A Pride Foam Party: Party in 10,000 cubic square feet of cubic foam on the dance floor. Don’t wear anything you really like. 9 p.m. June 30 at South Beach. Free before 10 p.m. by texting SOBE to 46786, $8 after 10 p.m.; 18 and older.


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Houston Food Park

The Bayou City is finally getting a food truck park.


Houston Food Park, 1504 St. Emmanuel, will mark its grand opening on June 22. Festival hours will be 3 p.m.-8 p.m. and approximately nine food trucks are expected to participate. Among them Yummyz Kitchen, Coreanos, POCKet to Me and Betton’s Comfort Food.

The park will be open for lunch daily beginning June 24.

HFP partners Jack Gillett, Ponce Tirzo and Miguel Villegas were spreading their message and reaching out to Houston’s food truck community this week via Facebook and Twitter. The trio are passionate about Houston and its vibrant food scene.

“Why does Houston have to play catch up to smaller cities like Austin?” Tirzo asked, referencing Austin’s long established food truck parks. “We want to change that.”

The Houston Food Park will be on the site of the former Meridian Club in EaDo. Tirzo says the space, as is, can handle eight to nine food trucks at any one time.

The HFP team are hoping to utilize a nearby parking lot once a month to accommodate as many as 20 food trucks. The expanded space will be a part of plans to make the Houston Food Park a venue for special events.

“We want to bring an urban festival scene to the city,” Tirzo said. “We want to celebrate arts, food and music in a setting that reflects Houston as the melting pot it is.”

To that end, the several events are already in the works, including a Retro Festival and a Beyond the Blacktop event. The HFP team wants to promote non-profit events that give back to the city.

Also in the works, a lounge and concert venue that will complement the food trucks.

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Kenny & Ziggy’s to be featured on History Channel

Look for Kenny & Ziggy’s Delicatessen to be featured on the series debut of “John Pinette, All You Can Eat” on the History Channel 2 on June 23.

Chef/owner Ziggy Gruber was taped talking about the Zellagebetsky, an eight-decker sandwich made with six different meats, Swiss cheese, cole slaw, Russian dressing and sweet red pepper on rye. Kenny & Ziggy’s gives a free slice of cheesecake to any customer who can eat the sandwich without any help. The Zellagabetsky, $48, is actually meant to be shared.

Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant is located at 2327 Post Oak Blvd. in the heart of the Galleria area. The restaurant is open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.

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