tw2ntyse7en Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I'm new to Houston, so you veterans are going to have to let me know what there is to do on New Year's Eve. I've been invited to this Forbidden Cities Party: FBC NYE Party downtown in Sam Houston Park. Anyone know if I'll be able to see any fireworks from there? What are the standard big parties thrown here? Is there any street action like NO, NYC or LV? Let me know where to go, when to be there and what to expect. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 nothing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I'll be stopping by Walgreens on the way home to pick up a fresh pair of earplugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ssullivan Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I don't know anything about any big public fireworks displays in Houston for New Year's. Traditionally I don't think we've really had any, although I might be wrong. I do know there are big parties at several places downtown, including the one you mentioned in the park, as well as at the Hyatt and Hilton Hotels. The Hyatt party used to be the really big one but I'm sure the Hilton will be trying to out-do them this year.As for me, I think I'll be staying home alone, watching movies, eating pizza. Sadly that's all the budget allows this year. Either that or going with my best friend to his sister's house but it's all the way up in Atascocita and I'm just not sure I want to deal with driving up there. Oh well. New Year's Eve has not been a big party holiday for me since I graduated high school anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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editor Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I'll be working -- filling in for someone who was visiting her husband in Indonesia and now can't get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 Man...You people are bumming me out Glen Sorry about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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goodness Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi evertyone I have no idea what houston people in thisnight.so I got no plan. any suggestion?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Downtown + $50 bucks cover = Access to most parties. Have Fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 i'm thinking about going to numbers ($10). i haven't been in years and if the old school crowd goes it might be fun. i think wes wallace is spinning and there is a cash balloon drop at midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77017 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Ima be dumpin my nickle plated .50 cal. Desert eagle off da roof of a bar wit about 10 other semi an fully auto carryin carnales while I'm lit up like da christmas tree I still haven't taken down. . .Jus kiddin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 starting early are we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 what is it about this star in downtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 what star? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Just found out five minutes ago that I have to work. So I guess I'll be muttering under my breath for New Year's Eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 what star? Funny you should mention that! This morning, good ol' Channel 2 news reported on their 6am newscast that the only public celebration in Houston would be the lowering of a star at the Binz Building "Located at Main Street and Prescott (sic), downtown." So I called Channel 2, and let them know that the street's name is actually Preston. Not Prescott. They thanked me. At eleven, the story was repeated, but this time with a different anchor (Linda Lorelle). Again, "Main and Prescott, downtown." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Funny you should mention that!This morning, good ol' Channel 2 news reported on their 6am newscast that the only public celebration in Houston would be the lowering of a star at the Binz Building "Located at Main Street and Prescott (sic), downtown." So I called Channel 2, and let them know that the street's name is actually Preston. Not Prescott. They thanked me. At eleven, the story was repeated, but this time with a different anchor (Linda Lorelle). Again, "Main and Prescott, downtown." To make matters worse, the Binz Building is at the corner of Main and TEXAS! Oh well, Prescott (sic) is only a block away. BTW, why would they lower a star from THAT ugly-assed building....Shamrock wasn't available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian in Iraq Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Funny you should mention that!This morning, good ol' Channel 2 news reported on their 6am newscast that the only public celebration in Houston would be the lowering of a star at the Binz Building "Located at Main Street and Prescott (sic), downtown." So I called Channel 2, and let them know that the street's name is actually Preston. Not Prescott. They thanked me. At eleven, the story was repeated, but this time with a different anchor (Linda Lorelle). Again, "Main and Prescott, downtown." Here's the Chronicle story on the Rising Star It seems pretty low key with plenty of potential. It's better than nothing. In downtown Houston tonight, a 9-foot star will be hoisted atop a building at the stroke of midnight, an event that ambitious organizers hope will become the city's annual, signature celebration on New Year's Eve. Nice to see that there are people out there that are trying to hype up Houston for New Years I remember about four years ago New Years eve was foggy and bit rainy. A friend from out of town and I drove around Downtown looking for a place to hang out maybe catch a fire works display. There was nothing, don't know if it was the rain or fog that affected the crowd or fireworks show but the city was dead. It was a bit embarrassing. I told her it wasn't always like that....it must of been the weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 To make matters worse, the Binz Building is at the corner of Main and TEXAS! BTW, why would they lower a star from THAT ugly-assed building....? It kind of makes sense when you see it. There is a gigantic blank wall facing north over the bar area that they they can use as a screen and a backdrop for the star. When I was there earlier they were rigging up the hoist. I'm wondering how well the rising star idea will catch on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 You're right, Dude. I realized they were talking about the back side of the building when I read the Chron story, but I was too lazy to correct my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I'll be on the cross-walk over Memorial from Jackson Hill. I'll have my camera, and knife (since my neighbors were shot as I found out just for the few dollers they had on them.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 You know, I can appreciate that those guys are hoping that the Rising Star idea will evolve into a tradition and the Central Time Zone bellwether for New Years, and I wish them luck, but I can't help thinking that the star is a little....trite. So here's my idea: Resurrect Bubba the Neon Roach from storage, and raise him up the side of the building instead. It would look like he was scaling the wall, kind of like the neon cockroach version of King Kong. Now I can almost guarantee that using Bubba instead of a star would get us that nationwide media coverage! Happy New Year everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Just walked up Main Street about half an hour ago. They've got the strobe lights going and they were setting up one of the gigantic spotlights so they're at least putting on their game face. Naturally, the crowd will be huge regardless by about 11:00 due to the clubs and the fact that they had the Houston Bowl earlier but at least it looks like they're setting up for something a little "extra" tonight.I plan to be rarin' to go by about 9:30 myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian in Iraq Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 If anyone goes to this thing Take Pictures Well it's 1am here......Happy New Year!!! I sure enjoyed this one much better than last year in Kuwait awaiting to enter Iraq.......Everyone be safe and have loads of fun.......chat to y'all next year Good night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 So how was the star? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodness Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Sorry about the late eply jeebus I went with your suggestion, but most of club have a dress code bachanon I hope you had fun 70771 wish you had a good time westerngulf I havn't seen any star. have you? Editor hard luck, make it up next Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodness Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 dbigtex56 have you seen the star? i havn't. Thanks for your reply redscare don't be lazy to correct post next time have a nice new year montrose I hope that you didn't need your knife Subbdue i liked your idea happy new year to you too The great hizzy when I read your reply first time, I thought 9:30 was too early. Later, I think that I should have gone early . Houstonian in Iraq I hope you could spend next Eve in your home say Hi to all iraqis. westerngulf welcome again. I didn't see any star. I was the star maube I was at wrong place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 goodness, I think you just about covered everyone. And, yes, I resolve not to be so lazy next time. Infact, it is my New Year's resolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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