Frozen has been created for the stage by an award-winning team and features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar^®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. Joining them on a creative team that has won a cumulative 16 Tony Awards are Oscar winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage (director), and Tony winner Rob Ashford (choreographer).

Heralded by The New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” Frozen has joined Disney Theatrical Productions’ megahit The Lion King on tour across North America, and the critics agree, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News).

“Disney’s struck gold! Sumptuous sets, gorgeous costumes, and plenty of special effects to wow the audience!” raves the New York Post. “With the magic, the dancing, and all those iconic tunes, Frozen was born to be a stage musical!” writes the Evening Standard. The Los Angeles Times declares “the North American tour is irresistible in its creativity and verve” and The Hollywood Reporter proclaims that Frozen is “thawing hearts from coast to coast!”

Start at $35 and are available by phone at (800) 982-2787; online at www.TheHobbyCenter.org or www.BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com; the Hobby Center Box Office (800 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002) and all Ticketmaster outlets. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, please call (888) 451-5986 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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AbracaDAD! The Woodlands Children’s Museum is celebrating Father’s Day with a magical twist! On Saturday, June 18, children can create a magical day with dad by enjoying a magic show and other spellbinding activities at the museum.

The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County was an excellent midday stop! My family got a full, docent-led tour that took us through the fascinating details about Montgomery County and the City of Conroe. The kids enjoyed the charming, outdoor setting with wooden train car, courtyard fountain, and porch swing. The indoors was fun to explore with hundreds of artifacts, old-fashioned telephones, and a discovery room with throwback toys, animal skins, and dress-up clothes.  You can breeze throught the museum in a few minutes, or take your time and spend up to an hour there like we did! 

Admission to the museum is free, but you are encouraged to leave a donation of any amount. The museum shares a parking lot with Candy Cane Park, the cherry on top for an afternoon of adventure! 

Starting next Saturday, the museum will host Saturday Pioneer Adventures, a free, family-friendly program designed to be a fun learning experience for families. Reservations are required.

• Saturday, June 11: Texas Snakes – Learn about snakes and their benefits to the ecosystem. This will be an entertaining and educational program.
• Saturday, July 9: Sons of the Republic of Texas Living History – See history come alive as men in period dress discuss flags, weapons, and even toys.
• Saturday, August 13: The Importance of Bees – Learn about the importance of bees in pioneer life and today.

All programs begin at 10:00am. To register, call 936-539-6873. The Heritage Museum is located at 1506 Interstate 45 N in Conroe and is open Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm.

Don’t miss the fun and free Family Movie Nights each month this summer at Creekside Park® Village Green in The Woodlands by The Howard Hughes Corporation.  

The featured movie lineup starts with Space Jam: A New Legacy on Wednesday, June 8, followed by Sing 2 on Wednesday, July 13, and ending with Clifford the Big Red Dog on Wednesday, August 3. Showtimes for each movie night are from 8:30 – 10:00 PM. Come early to enjoy a DJ playing music from 6:30-8:30 PM.

“The popular Creekside Park Movie Night series is a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy music and a family-friendly movie,” said Kim Phillips, Vice President of Marketing for Howard Hughes. “Creekside Park Village Green also features several restaurants if you would like to have a have a meal before the movie begins.”

Creekside Park Village Green is located at 26400 Kuykendahl Road between Creekside Forest Drive and New Harmony Trail. Creekside Park Village Green highlights a scenic tree-lined park with lush perennial landscaping, pergolas and a water splash pad.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, with no glass containers permitted. For additional information and a list of movies, visit www.TheWoodlands.com and click on Things To Do, Events.

The Woodlands Township is the Park Sponsor of Creekside Park Movie Nights.

Get to know Apara Autism Center! The company offers evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, caregiver ABA training, feeding therapy programs, and speech and language therapy programs. Witha a new location opened recently opened at 121 Vision Park Drive, Ste. 250, The Woodlands, TX 77584, Apara Autism Center is now enrolling!

ABA therapy is an evidence-based treatment for individuals diagnosed with Autism or related disorders derived from years of scientific research. Studies show that early intervention, sometimes as young as 18 months, can improve abilities in children diagnosed with Autism.

"The earlier intervention can begin, the better for long-term outcomes." - Center For Disease Control

ABA therapy helps individuals learn new skills, change behaviors and improve their quality of life. ABA therapy can help with various disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and developmental disorders such as Down syndrome.

Through positive reinforcement, kids are taught what a parent expects in certain situations and are rewarded when they follow those expectations. This helps them understand social rules and boundaries while also giving them tools for future success. When implemented at an individualized level, ABA Therapy can decrease challenging behaviors while increasing appropriate and wanted behaviors such as communication and daily living skills.

"I have a strong passion for early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI). I believe ABA is a proven and effective method of teaching children with Autism, and it is a great privilege to collaborate with families and team members to help individuals learn the skills they need to live a more independent life. "Alexa Kramer, Clinical Director at Apara Autism Center The Woodlands

Apara Autism Center in The Woodlands, TX, is a center-based program dedicated to the principles of ABA Therapy. Their BCBA's create individualized ABA treatment plans for each client based on their initial and ongoing assessments and collaborate with the family and community resources to help your child reach their fullest potential.

Apara is dedicated to making meaningful improvements in the lives of those they serve. Their team in The Woodlands provides superior clinical outcomes and life skills training for clients in a highly supportive, compassionate, innovative, and collaborative environment with caregivers, payers, and communities.

“Apara Autism Center genuinely cares about the children served, their families, and the staff who are employed. There is a culture of diverse, educated, and experienced staff. The quality of ABA therapy for the children and family training is superb! Apara is by far the best ABA therapy clinic in Houston.”  - Beth A.

In Addition to ABA Therapy, children with Autism may benefit from these other types of Therapies  offered at Apara Autism Centers 

Feeding Therapy

Apara's feeding therapy program is designed to work with those individuals who engage in problem behaviors around eating new or common foods. Feeding therapy is based on behavioral principles and evidence-based practices to address concerns such as texture sensitivity, general mealtime problem behaviors, and refusal to feed themselves, among others. The Apara Autism Center's feeding program will also be individualized and implemented with additional parent/caregiver consent after all physiological and oral-motor concerns are ruled out by medical professionals.

Speech and Language Therapy

Sticking to their mission and beliefs in the need to combine ABA Therapy with other disciplines, Apara Autism Center offers in-house Speech Therapy. Their Speech Therapy follows evidence-based practices and includes individualized treatment plans for each child receiving Speech services. Their BCBAs and SLPs collaborate with parents to create and maintain a highly effective program for your child.

Caregiver Training

Caregiver training is an integral part of the ABA therapy services program. Apara Autism Services believe that the more training a parent has in ABA and their child's specific programming, the better outcome we will see in the future. In addition, each family will have one-on-one meetings with their BCBA and will be highly involved with their child's programming and goals. 

Apara Autism Center is a leading provider of ABA therapy in Texas. They understand the difficulty of dealing with uncertainty and are prepared to assist you with their collaborative developmental therapy support. If you're looking for ABA therapy near you, they have centers in Houston, Dallas, and surrounding areas. Apara Autism Center employs a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) that can assist you with resources to help comfort your child during stressful times. If you need more information, don't hesitate to call (844) 272-7223 or contact them with your questions and concerns.