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The Woodlands Township to host Memorial Day event, fireworks display

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The Woodlands Township invites residents and visitors to the Memorial Day in The Woodlands event on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., from 5 to 9 p.m.   

Memorial Day in The Woodlands pays tribute to all military service men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. A care package drop-off booth will be available onsite to accept donations of recommended items for current troops. The complete list of suggested items is available at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/memorialday.   

Lt. Col. Dean A. Smith, Commander U.S. Air Force 341st Recruiting Squadron, will serve as keynote speaker, along with the Our Community Salutes swearing-in ceremony. Our Community Salutes recognizes, honors and supports local high school seniors who plan to enlist into the U.S. Armed Services after graduation. The event will feature live music by Level One Band.

The evening will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display, presented by Woodforest National Bank, choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack, weather permitting.   

Concessions will be available for purchase at the event and strolling entertainment will on hand. Please note, the beverage booth will be cashless. Guests may pay with cash but will need to have exact change. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited. 

Free parking, generously donated by Timberloch, Inc., will be available at the orange, yellow, blue and white lots at 2002 Timberloch Place. Other designated parking areas include

The Town Center Parking Garage and Gold Lot, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, and the parking lot located at 9669 Grogan's Mill Road.

Memorial Day in The Woodlands is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Woodforest National Bank, Waste Management and The Howard Hughes Corporation®. For the most up-to-date information on the day of the event, including weather updates or postponement of any kind, please follow The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Facebook page at www.facebook.com/townshipparksandrec

"Rock the Row" Free Outdoor Concert Series

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The popular, free outdoor “Rock the Row” concert series returns this spring to Hughes Landing® in The Woodlands on Thursday evenings from May 19 through August 11 from 7 to 9 PM. 

Hosted by The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC), “Rock the Row” features live music at the Hughes Landing Band Shell along with happy hours and specials offered along Restaurant Row in Hughes Landing, the 79-acre award-winning lifestyle destination.

Summer Movie Clubhouse runs June 15 – August 3

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, one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theatre companies, is bringing back its fan-favorite Summer Movie Clubhouse program this year, giving families some summer fun out of the sun. In collaboration with Universal Pictures, the program runs from June 15 through Aug. 3 and brings exciting family classics back to the big screen. There is no better way to beat the heat than enjoying the immersive, cinematic experience in a cool, darkened auditorium while snacking on delicious moviegoing treats. Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets go on sale Monday, May 16, at Cinemark.com or on the Cinemark app.

Movie lovers can join in the summer fun each Wednesday at more than 180 Cinemark theatres nationwide, with showtimes starting at 10 a.m. Fans of all ages will jump for joy to see Angry Birds, DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby: Family Business, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Paw Patrol: The Movie, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Scoob!, Illumination’s Sing 2 and Tom & Jerry on the big screen once again just for this special program. At only $1.50 per ticket, plus taxes and fees where applicable, families of all sizes and ages will delight in this affordable and easy way to make cherished memories over the summer break. To complete the big screen experience, ticket holders will enjoy exclusive dollar-off Summer Movie Clubhouse pricing on all kids’ snack packs, and small drink and small popcorn combos.

Separate from Summer Movie Clubhouse, fans can also look forward to seeing Illumination’s new action-comedy, Minions: The Rise of Gru, officially in theatres July 1.

For more information on Summer Movie Clubhouse, and to purchase tickets starting Monday, May 16, visit Cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse or the Cinemark app. Those looking to book a field trip or group outing can find more information at Cinemark.com/field-trips.

Sunset Cinema movie nights at Northshore Park

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The Woodlands Township invites the community to Sunset Cinema, a new series of free movie nights in Northshore Park, located at 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive.

Hosted by Township Environmental Services, Sunset Cinema is a family-friendly event featuring animated movie classics with earth-friendly themes. Movies begin at 8 p.m. and include popcorn, trivia and opportunities to win prizes.

Movie Showings

  • Friday, May 27, 2022: WALL-E is a Pixar film featuring a small waste-collecting robot who spends his days tidying the planet. This film is rated G.
  • Friday, June 24, 2022: The Lorax is based upon the classic children’s tale by Dr. Seuss which features the search for real trees in a world made of substitutes. This film is rated PG.
  • Friday, July 29, 2022: Clifford the Big Red Dog is based on the children’s book series by Norman Bridwell and features the tale of Clifford and his owner, Emily Elizabeth. This film is rated PG.

Please note, blankets, chairs and coolers are welcome at Northshore Park. Glass is prohibited.

For more information about Sunset Cinema, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 281-210-3800.

For more information about The Woodlands Township, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800.

PHOTO: The Woodlands Township invites the community to Sunset Cinema, a new series of free, family-friendly movie nights in Northshore Park, located at 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive.

Rosati’s Pizza Opens in The Woodlands / Conroe area

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Rosati’s Pizza
opened its newest location on Monday, May 9, in The Woodlands / Conroe area of Montgomery County at 4150 FM 1488, approximately five miles west of I-45.

The new restaurant is home to the country’s first Rosati’s drive-thru, featuring a limited menu of fan favorites and pizza by the slice. The full Rosati’s menu is available via carryout. Catering is available now and delivery service will start soon.

With its rich history of Italian flavor spanning five generations, Rosati’s Pizza is nationally acclaimed for its four delicious styles of pizza: Traditional Thin Crust, Unique Double Dough, World Famous Chicago Deep Dish, and Authentic Stuffed. The restaurant follows original Rosati family recipes, serving up the satisfying pizza and pasta you crave made from scratch daily using only the freshest ingredients.

In addition to scrumptious, customizable pizzas, Rosati’s full menu also features a selection of hearty pasta plates; bone-in and boneless wings; delicious sandwiches; specialty salads; appetizers such as Rosati’s fried ravioli, jalapeño poppers, and buttery breadsticks; and sweet desserts.

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“We understand our customers’ habits have changed in the past two years,” says Daniel Perillo, president of Rosati’s Pizza. “The drive-thru will provide customers with the convenience of ordering our great sandwiches, salads, wings, and pizza by the slice from the comfort of their cars. Customers can also call ahead to pick up pizzas and other menu orders at the drive-thru window. We are thrilled to offer our loyal customers this opportunity and look forward to opening more drive-thru locations around the country.”

Rosati's Pizza in Montgomery County is owned by Michael Grosiak who grew up on the South Side of Chicago and moved to Texas in 2007 to work in the oil industry. After he lost part of his left arm in an accident on an off-shore oil rig, Grosiak needed to change career paths. Owning and operating his own Rosati’s restaurant was a dream vocation.

“I grew up eating Rosati’s with my family, and I love Chicago food,” says Grosiak, who runs the restaurant with his sister. “When I first moved to Texas, I used to bring a trailer back to Chicago whenever I visited my family to load up on Rosati’s classics — from the deep-dish pizza and delicious pasta to the buttery breadsticks. This is an amazing opportunity to share classic Rosati family recipes with the local community here.”

Established in Chicago by the Rosati brothers in 1964, Rosati’s Pizza is a family pizzeria rooted in tradition and authentic Italian flavor. For five generations, Rosati’s has served up real Chicago pizza and Italian classics made from the freshest local ingredients, following original family recipes. Cheese is aged to perfection; bold sauce uses vine-ripened tomatoes; Italian sausage is prepared with just the right mix of fennel, pepper, and herbs.

The new location in The Woodlands / Conroe area marks its fourth location in Texas and complements Rosati’s Pizza locations in 14 other states including Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

A grand opening is being planned for the near future.

Rosati’s Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Stop by anytime for Rosati’s “Jumbo Slice and a Soda” $6 special. For more information, visit https://www.rosatispizza.com/location/conroe-tx/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RosatisPizzaConroe, or call 936-266-0278.

The Little Mermaid – Live in Concert @ The Pavilion, June 16

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Take a dive “Under the Sea” this summer at The Pavilion for Disney’s Little Mermaid – Live in Concert sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands!

On Thursday, June 16, Disney’s animated classic will play on the large LED screens as the Houston Symphony performs the film’s Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score live on the stage. One of the most beloved films and soundtracks, “The Little Mermaid” features songs and score by Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman. Gates open at 6 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Mezzanine and lawn seating are FREE. Tickets are $25 for reserved orchestra seating.

To make the evening even sweeter, guests can enjoy free ice cream courtesy of Aramark (while supplies last) starting at 6 p.m. in the North Plaza.  With its delightful cast of characters, beloved songs and award nominated musical score, Little Mermaid – Live in Concert is the perfect way to introduce kids to the arts while having a splashin’ good time!

CLICK HERE for more details.