Events

Want to know how to get the most out of a visit to Fondren? Here are eight ways to plan your experience from food to the arts to music and more!

The communitywide scavenger hunt for hand-crafted eggs is partnering with local businesses to “spark a little adventure.”

Ceramic birds, creatures and nativity sets are all hand-painted, each figure unique, and the studio is now supplying the third generation of collectors.

For 2019, the first Thursday evening event will run April 4, May 2 and June 6. The series takes a break in July and picks back up Aug. 1, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3.

“When it was originally constructed about 50 years ago, our current ER Department was not designed to handle anywhere near the amount of volume we see today.”

The musical – written by Rupert Holmes with music by Melissa Manchester and lyrics by Sharon Vaughn – opens at New Stage Theatre on March 13.

“We thought the beauty, spaciousness and lovely green space of The Cedars (was a perfect location),” Good Sam executive director Kathy Clem said.

The 36th annual Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade will see the return of the Sweet Potato Queens and a Beatles’ themed, Robert St. John lead parade.

“Our aim is to connect makers directly to the community and shine a light on local artists, small businesses and anyone who makes anything by hand.”

Founded to promote and emphasize Fondren’s eclectic and award-winning culinary community, events will reach beyond the neighborhood.