The Woodlands Holiday 2012 Newsletter

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Holiday 2012
Volume 5 / Issue 4
www.VisitTheWoodlands.com
A PUBLICATION OF
WHAT’S NEW AND HAPPENING FOR VISITORS IN THE WOODLANDS
Holiday Traditions Made Here!
There is plenty to see and enjoy as the holiday season Live music, sparkling lights,
in The Woodlands kicks off in style with the 30th Annual traditional holiday events and 30TH ANNUAL
Lighting of the Doves, 6th Annual iWOW, and the opening family fun make The Woodlands
of The Ice Rink presented by your Houston Area Chevy shine this holiday season.
Dealers and Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland.
6th Annual International Winter
Immerse yourself in a world of sparkling lights, live holiday
On The Waterway (iWOW)
music and the excitement of a Santa sighting.
Beyond the children’s activites and lights in Town
The November 17 winter holiday season opener,
Green Park there is a world of international food,
scheduled from 3-9 p.m., is a production of The Woodlands www.LightingoftheDoves.com
music, arts and crafts, and performers to explore
Convention & Visitors Bureau designed to entertain and www.iWOWinTheWoodlands.com
along The Woodlands Waterway at iWOW. Discover
amuse the entire family. The evening will be capped off Saturday, November 17, 2012
holiday traditions from around the world as they are 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
with the drama of a dazzling fireworks display. Town Green Park (2099 Lake Robbins Dr.)
presented in displays along The Waterway.
30th Annual Lighting of the Doves and along The Woodlands Waterway
The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Admission: FREE
The combination of Lighting of the Doves and iWOW
Town Center presented by your
make a full evening of family entertainment. The kids will
Houston Area Chevy Dealers
be amused by balloon artists, ice sculptors, face painters,
inflatables, interactive booths and games, and a What would the winter holidays in Texas
chilly visit to the snow play area. Live music and be without ice skating? The Ice Rink at The presented by your
performers will entertain on stages throughout Woodlands Town Center, presented by your
the festival site. Houston Area Chevy Dealers and produced
www.TheWoodlandsIceRink.com
Talisman Energy is proud to present one by The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Sat., Nov. 17, 2012 – Mon., Jan. 21, 2013
of the season’s most popular visitors – Santa! Bureau, will be open daily November 17, Northeast corner of Lake Robbins and Six Pines Dr.
Ice Rink special preview opening
Make sure to have your camera ready to 2012 through January 21, 2013. A skating
Sat. & Sun., November 10 & 11, 2012
capture his unique arrival on The Woodlands session at The Ice Rink is a great way to Admission: Varies
Waterway® at Town Green Park. burn off a little of that holiday pie.
Donoho’s Jewellers
W • E • L • C • O • M • E Winter Wonderland
Another must-see in The Woodlands, Donoho’s www.TheWoodlandsWinterWonderland.com
There’s no better place than The Woodlands Sat., Nov. 17, 2012 – Mon., Jan. 21, 2013
Jewellers Winter Wonderland is a nightly display of
to enjoy the favorite holiday season Northeast corner of Lake Robbins and Six Pines Dr.
fabulous illuminated holiday and storybook scenes Admission: FREE
traditions we have to offer. Events such as
surrounding The Ice Rink. Meander along the path-
the spectacular Lighting of the Doves and
ways of Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland and
the diverse International Winter On The
be dazzled by thousands of colorful lights illustrating
Waterway (iWOW) are sure to create special
a fantasyland of toy soldiers, elves, doves, musical
family memories. And with The Ice Rink Prod
angels and snowmen from dusk until 11 p.m. uced
at The Woodlands Town Center, Donoho’s by
Spend the evening of November 17 in a world of
Jewellers Winter Wonderland, and a calendar full of entertaining
music, entertainment and kid friendly activities. The
things to do, you’ll have plenty of reasons to visit The Woodlands
holiday season in The Woodlands has just begun…
throughout the holiday season. Luxury shopping, scrumptious
dining, warm accommodations, and festive activities beckon
visitors to experience the happiest of holiday getaways, right here in
inside
The Woodlands. So grab your friends and family and join the fun! 2 Run Thru the Woods 3 Continued The Goose’s Acre Grows
Nelda Luce Blair CVB Wins Awards Grimaldi’s Adds On
Chairman of The Woodlands Convention 10th Annual Junior League Holiday Market Hummingbird Tea Room & Bakery
& Visitors Bureau Board of Directors Kayak The Woodlands Chocolate Punch is a knock out
“Best of the South” for The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center 4 Holiday in The Woodlands
Event Sponsorship Opportunities Holiday Event Sponsors Shine
w w w.HolidayInTheWoodlands.com 3 New At Market Street 17th Annual Children’s Festival
The Woodlands Mall Openings Waterway Cruisers for Holiday Fun
The Woodlands CVB Directors and Staff

2. Thanksgiving Charity Event
is a Holiday Tradition
GE Run Thru the Woods, sponsored by GE and directed Awards to the overall top three finishers, male and
by the South Montgomery County YMCA, is a Thanksgiving female, in the 5-mile run include cash prizes, a unique
Day holiday tradition in The Woodlands Town Center. The trophy and a special prize. Awards also will go to the first,
run marks its 23rd year as one of Texas’ premier running second and third place finishers, male and female, in each
and walking family events. This year’s event is expected age group category, including 5-mile, Clydesdale, Athena
to attract more than 5,400 competitive racers, weekend and Masters division, and 3-mile Teen race. In the 1-mile
warriors, recreational runners, kids and walkers. Children’s race, first through fourth place awards will be
GE Run Thru the Woods is on Nov. 22, 2012 at the distributed to the top four finishers in each age group. All
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands Town youth completing the 1-mile race will receive a Finisher
Center. This year a 3-mile run is open to all ages! Categories Medal at the finish line. The Egg and I will provide a
and start times include a competitive 1-mile children’s race, complimentary pancake breakfast for all race participants
a certified 5-mile run, a 3-mile race and a 3-mile family walk. on race day morning.
The 5-mile event also features a Masters, Clydesdale and Proceeds benefit youth charities in Montgomery
Athena division. To ensure fast and accurate finish results, County. For more information, please call 281-367-9622 or
the event will use B-tag timing technology to track runners visit www.RunThruTheWoods.org.
as they cross the finish line.
The Woodlands CVB wins
10th ANNUAL JUNIOR LEAGUE
Pinnacle Awards from
International Festivals & Events
HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT
Association (IFEA) With the holiday gift-giving season approaching, the Junior League
of North Harris and South Montgomery Counties, Inc. is proud to present
its 10th Annual Junior League Holiday Market Nov. 15-18, 2012 at The
Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.
The Market will feature more than 100 unique merchants from across
the country selling specialty holiday items, home accessories, clothing,
gourmet foods, jewelry and much more. Tickets cost $12 per day. Holiday
Market hours are Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For additional information about the Holiday Market or
for special event reservations, call 1-888-746-7455 or visit
www.JLHolidayMarket.org.
Kelly O. Ingram, The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau Business
Development Specialist; Andrew Vandepopulier, Haas & Wilkerson
The International Festivals & Events Association The Woodlands Resort & Conference
(IFEA) paid tribute to the special Center has been named a 2012 “Best of the
events produced by The Woodlands South” meeting facility by readers of Meetings
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Focus South Magazine. The Resort is the only
including the Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Houston property recognized among six Texas
Extravaganza, Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day hotels named on the Best of the South list.
Weekend Events, during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle group Tory Enriquez, The Woodlands
Awards Ceremony held September 21-23, 2012. The IFEA’s
57th Annual Convention & Expo in Denver, Colorado draws outings Resort & Conference Center’s
Director of Sales and
Special packages include use
entries from among the world’s top festivals and events. Marketing, proudly accepts
of the Riva Row Boat House the “Best of the South” award
The Woodlands CVB was presented with three prestigious facility, kayaks and staffing. from Meetings Focus South
IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards: KAYAK PACKAGES Magazine. The Resort earned
GOLD AWARD: BEST EVENT/ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER • Relay races this recognition for providing
• Scavenger hunts quality meeting facilities and
SILVER AWARD: BEST SPONSOR FOLLOW-UP REPORT outstanding guest service.
• Formal kayak training
(Memorial Day and Labor Day Celebrations) • Guided tours
SILVER AWARD: BEST SPONSOR FOLLOW-UP REPORT Packages start at $200.
281-210-3965
(Red, Hot & Blue Festival) www.TheWoodlandsTownship-tx.gov
THE WOODLANDS CVB 2013 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships are now available for The Woodlands “Residents in the area are loyal to those companies also are available for the Trick or Treat Trail, Lighting of the
Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 2013 events, including which make these community events in The Woodlands Doves, International Winter On The Waterway (iWOW),
the popular Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks a reality,” Wolda said. “We’ve had great feedback from Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland, The Ice Rink at The
Extravaganza, Lighting of the Doves, The Ice Rink at The our sponsors over the years and certainly expect strong Woodlands Town Center and Caroling on the Square.
Woodlands Town Center and more. interest in sponsorships for 2013.” For more information about sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorships of these and other events allow In addition to the 16th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival with The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, visit
businesses to promote a brand, provide unique client and Fireworks Extravaganza, sponsorships are available for www.EventsInTheWoodlands.com or contact The
entertainment, on-site activities, and launch new products, several events at Waterway Square: Live at Night (Spring/ Woodlands CVB Business Development Specialist, Kelly
Nick Wolda, president of The Woodlands Convention & Fall Series), Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, Labor Day Ingram, at Kelly.Ingram@thewoodlandscvb.com or 281-
Visitors Bureau said. Weekend Celebration and Waterway Nights. Sponsorships 363-2447.
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3. RU C TION
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Goose’s
Acre Adds
New Patio &
Upper Deck
NORDSTROM TO OPEN FULL-LINE The Goose’s Acre
STORE AT THE WOODLANDS MALL has started construction
Nordstrom will open a full-line store at The
on a new patio and
Woodlands Mall in Fall 2014. The two-level, 138,000
upper deck, which is
square-foot store will be the company’s fourth store
expected to be complete
serving the Greater Houston area.
around late November. The upper deck will allow for
“We’re grateful for the response and support
another 18 tables (72 seats) for guests. In addition, both
we’ve received from our Houston customers since we
floors will be equipped with new ceiling fans, lowered
SHOPPERS SELECT TWO MARKET first opened at the Galleria in 2003,” Erik Nordstrom,
heaters and five large-screen TVs. The Goose’s Acre offers
STREET BOUTIQUES AS BEST president of stores for Nordstrom, Inc. said. “We feel
great views and spectacular food and service along The
SHOPPING SPOTS IN TEXAS very fortunate that this space became available at a
Woodlands Waterway. www.GoosesAcre.com
Market Street – The Woodlands and two of its terrific location like The Woodlands Mall, and our hope
fashion boutiques, Maggies and SOHO, were awarded is that adding a store here will make it easier and more
Grimaldi’s Expansion
“Best Store” status by the readers at ShopAcrossTexas.com, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has expanded
convenient for more customers to shop with us.”
an online resource for the savvy Texas travelers. its Woodlands location. Famously known
ShopAcrossTexas.com’s “Best Store” list was for their award-winning hand-tossed,
determined through a six-week online survey in which coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones,
readers voted for their favorite retail spots across 48 fresh salads and delicious desserts, the
cities in the Lone Star State. More than one million newly expanded Grimaldi’s Pizzeria now
annual visitors log on for the website’s “Best Stores provides seating for an additional 100
in Town” list that features one-of-a-kind shopping guests and a second coal brick oven,
recommendations and great retail finds. serving even more loyal patrons in The
Maggies, the home furnishing, clothing and gift Woodlands area.
Soft Surroundings, True
store, is a destination for shoppers who relish the idea In the world of pizza, Grimaldi’s is an
Religion and Sperry Headed to
of knowing they will find something they love each institution that has garnered more awards
The Woodlands Mall
time they visit. At SOHO, women browse for great finds than any other pizzeria in the country with
Soft Surroundings, one of retailing’s hottest new
in their selection of dresses, tops, shoes and jewelry. more celebrity sightings than most five-star
concepts, is opening its first Houston store at The
restaurants. Using only the freshest ingredients,
Elaine Turner, Flip Flop Shops® Woodlands Mall this fall. The new Soft Surroundings
a “secret recipe” pizza sauce and handmade
To Join Upscale Tenant Mix at will feature collections for women, including clothing,
mozzarella cheese and dough, Grimaldi’s serves traditional
Market Street – The Woodlands sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear, shoes, jewelry and
pizza (as it began in Naples, Italy) in an upscale yet casual,
Elaine Turner and Flip Flop Shops® will open at more. Home Decor collections will include items for
family-oriented pizzeria. www.GrimaldisPizzeria.com
Market Street – The Woodlands this November. bed and bath, plus furniture, rugs, window coverings,
Houston native Elaine Turner’s designer handbags, lighting and accents. The retailer will also offer women’s Tea Anyone?
shoes and accessories for women will be available beauty and fragrance products from a variety of national An English-style tea room
in her newest boutique located across from Michael brands. www.SoftSurroundings.com has opened at 30420 FM 2978
Kors. Known for her use of color and bold prints, her Another fashion favorite True Religion is targeting and Woodlands Parkway.
collections have been featured on The Today Show and early 2013 to open at The Woodlands Mall. An Hummingbird Tea Room &
in InStyle, People, Lucky, Self, and O The Oprah Magazine. international lifestyle brand, the retailer is famous for its Bakery offers superior food
Flip Flop Shops®, located between Touché and American-made denim for men, women and children. using local ingredients. The
Hemline, will open its second Houston-area True Religion collections also feature knit and woven baked foods are produced
location offering flip flops and sandals for the sportswear, accessories and fragrance. fresh by their own staff with care and dedication. Open for
entire family from big names such as REEF, Also, Sperry’s Top-Siders, the leading nautical breakfast and lunch, guests can enjoy Cream Tea and light
Havaianas, O’NEILL, Roxy and Sanuk. performance and lifestyle brand famous for buttery scones served with homemade clotted cream.
www.MarketStreet-TheWoodlands.com inventing the world’s first boat shoe in 1935, has www.HummingbirdTeaRoom.com
opened at The Woodlands Mall. Chocolate Punch Now Open in
www.TheWoodlandsMall.com College Park
Chocolate Punch is a European-style chocolaterie
with everything created from scratch on site from the
best and freshest ingredients. They are the only store in
The Woodlands area to make and sell Fortunato Number 4
chocolate – the rarest chocolate in the world,
made from cocoa beans that were thought
to be extinct but recently rediscovered in
Peru.
They are currently featuring Serendipity
The Woodlands CVB Board of Directors
Frozen Hot Chocolate from Serendipity
restaurant in New York City and “Paris café
style” hot chocolate. The restaurant is located at 3335
877-963-2447 fax 281-210-3499 College Park Drive. www.ChocolatePunch.com
info@thewoodlandscvb.com
www.VisitTheWoodlands.com
The Woodlands CVB Staff www.Twitter.com/TheWoodlandsCVB
Nick Wolda, CFEE, President
Casey Snyder, CFEE, General Manager
www.facebook.com/VisitTheWoodlands
Kelly Ingram, CFEE, Business Development Specialist www.YouTube.com/ TheWoodlandsCVB
Megan Lichenstein, Event Specialist
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Sharon Swaim, Administrative Assistant II
www.Visit The Woodlands.com

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2012-2013 Holiday Sponsors Support Local Food and Toy Drives
and Special Promotions for Holiday Revelers in The Woodlands Presenting
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and Santa Letter Stop Food Drive Love!
At the 17th Annual Children’s Festival children can find fun
around every corner as The Pavilion is transformed into a giant playground
for the young and young at heart, and enjoy award-winning children’s
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public day pass with unlimited rides
on the pass with Cruisers is $5.
A public day Waterway unlimited rides
on the Waterway Cruisers is $5. Friday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information, visit www.HolidayInTheWoodlands.com.
Youth, seniors and the disabled
pay half fare. Tickets can be Saturday:11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Youth, seniors and the disabled
purchased upon boarding. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Waterway Cruiser can be Trolley Route
pay half fare. Tickets and
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
purchased upon boarding.
ROUTE MAP Landry’s Seafood offers private
ROUTE MAP catering, perfect
for holiday office
parties, special
family dinners, holiday parties
& more! View the holiday lights
as you and your guests enjoy a
dinner cruise. Call 281.363.9750
for more details.
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BOARD AT EACH STOP EVERY 45-60 MINUTES.
WATERWAY CRUISERS ARE AVAILABLE TO
Last Round Trip leaves the The Woodlands.com
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BOARD AT EACH STOPmall one hour before closing.
Last Round Trip leaves the mall one hour before closing.
For a complete list of special weekday operations visit