T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Art Park Players Update • 3 4 Police Department Update • 2 Library Update • 5 9 San Jacinto Monument Update • 10 11 U P C O M I N G C I T Y C O U N C I L M E E T I N G S S E P T E M B E R 6 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 UPCOMING CLOSURES MON, SEP 5 LABOR DAY THURS, NOV 24 FRIDAY, NOV 25 P A R K S C O M M I S S I O N L I B R A R Y B O A R D D P C D C ( T Y P E B ) C C P D F C P E M S D M E E T I N G A G E N D A S L E A R N M O R E A B O U T O U R P A R T N E R S W W W D E E R P A R K T X G O V D P I S D I N F O R M A T I O N C L I C K H E R E DEER IN THE SPOTLIGHT A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FROM THE CITY OF DEER PARK SEPTEMBER 2022 EDITION ew Orleans Seafood Kitchen restaurant is coming soon to 3709 Center St (former location of Vega’s restaurant) The New Orleans’ inspired menu focuses on Cajun and Creole style dishes, including fried and grilled seafood, po’boys, burgers, gumbo, crawfish bisque, etoufee, fried alligator, Cajun tacos, salads and so much more. The owner is local resident Juan Jacinto, who also owns the original location on W. Main Street in La Porte. This location has been highly rated on delivery platforms and social media He plans to open the Deer Park location in September In the meantime, you can see their menu on the Facebook page at @NewOrleansSeafoodLP. N
Starbucks 9.16.2022 9:30AM - 11AM FRIDAY 8075 Spencer Hwy.
SWEENEY TODD Stephen Sondheim’s award winning, heart pounding, musical thriller, tells the story of masterful barber Sweeney Todd as he returns to London to take his revenge against the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. In his vigilante quest, he meets the cheerfully unhinged pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett, who soon becomes an accomplice in his deadly schemes. Together, they sing their way through murder and mischief to the top of the food chain and will have you laughing hysterically one moment and gasping in surprise the next.
Back by overwhelming popular request, ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE is a moving and tuneful tribute lovingly told through the eyes of Patsy’s best friend and biggest fan, Louise. This crowd pleaser is the touching musical that follows the girl with the big voice and even bigger heart from live radio through her fame at the Grand Ole Opry, to her early tragic death.
The price of Show Only Tickets has increased from $18 to $20. Dinner and Show remains $40.
October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2022 ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE
Patsy’s vocal stylings are reborn in heart-felt renditions of “I Fall To Pieces,” “Crazy” and over 20 more of her fabulous hits. Always, in our memories! Always, a star!
A R TPARK PLAYERS
February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 2023
July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2023
The price of Show Only Tickets has increased from $18 to $20. Dinner and Show remains $40.
A R TPARK PLAYERS I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! is the witty musical revue that pays tribute to all of us who have ever failed at love, and to those who refuse to fail. From dating and waiting, to love and marriage, through in laws and infants, to pick-up tips for seniors, the mating game is celebrated in all its glorious pain and joy. An insightful and hilarious musical, this celebrated comedy is the second-longest running OffBroadway musical of all time and will have audiences shouting, "This is my life!” April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, May 5, 6, 2023 I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
THE MUSIC MAN follows fast talking salesman Harold Hill who spells out “trouble” in his best sales pitch as he cons the people of River City into organizing a boys’ band, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. Harold doesn’t count on falling in love with the town librarian however, and what ensues is a fast paced romantic comedy the whole family will love!
THE MUSIC MAN
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Deer Park Publ with disabilities who are interested in attending the library s programs. If you or someone you know will require an accommodation to participate, please notify the library 2 working days in advance to the program.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 Battleground Van Tour; tours are one hour and start at 11:45am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm & 2:45pm; FREE Discover the San Jacinto Battleground like you ' ve never seen it before on a staff led van tour of the battlefield. Tours start shortly after the showing of Texas Forever!!
Location: Gather in the main lobby of the San Jacinto Monument Ask at the ticket kiosk to sign up
UPCOMING EVENTS
Location: Meet in front of the San Jacinto Monument by the flag poles
Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Battleground Bike Tour; 1:30pm 3:30pm; FREE Stretch your legs and honor the memory of the Texas Revolution with a guided bike tour of the battleground.
Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Texas Revolution Touch Table; drop in between 12:00pm 3:00pm; Included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Stop by the San Jacinto Museum for a chance to play with replicas of 19th century toys, weapons, tools, food, clothing, and much more.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 Bird Watching at the Battlefield; 7:00am 9:00am; FREE Every first Saturday of the month, we open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site.
Location: San Jacinto Museum
Location: San Jacinto Museum SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 Cycling Saturday; 7:00am 9:00am; FREE Every second Saturday of the month, we open the site two hours early just for cyclists Come and bike the Birthplace of Texas without worrying about cars
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 Texas Revolution Touch Table; drop in between 12:00pm 3:00pm; Included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum. Stop by the San Jacinto Museum for a chance to play with replicas of 19th century toys, weapons, tools, food, clothing, and much more.
San Jacinto Monument
Location: San Jacinto Battleground
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Location: San Jacinto Battleground
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 Battleground Van Tour; tours are one hour and start at 11:45am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm & 2:45pm; FREE Discover the San Jacinto Battleground like you ' ve never seen it before on a staff led van tour of the battlefield. Tours start shortly after the showing of Texas Forever!!
Location: San Jacinto Battleground
History Under the Star
The First Texas Revolution: Tejanos and the Mexican War of Independence; 5:00pm 7:00pm; $5 per person/$3 per museum member; students are FREE. Lecture with renown historian Dr Jesús "Frank" de la Teja on the role the Battle of Medina played on Tejano identity during the Mexican period and on their behavior when Revolution broke out again in October of 1835
Foraging expert Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen of Foraging Texas will lead a guided walk at the Battleground and teach participants how to find and identify wild edible plants.
Location: San Jacinto Museum
Foraging San Jacinto; 9:00am 12:00pm; $75 per person
To Scour the Gulf: The Story of the First Texas Navy; drop in between 11:00am 2:00pm; Included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum. Learn about the first Texas Navy and the role it played in winning the Texas Revolution. There will be a fun, hands on activity for kids as well.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
Location: Gather in the main lobby of the San Jacinto Monument. Ask at the ticket kiosk to sign up.
To Scour the Gulf: The Story of the First Texas Navy; drop in between 1:00pm 4:00pm; Included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum. Learn about the first Texas Navy and the role it played in winning the Texas Revolution. There will be a fun, hands on activity for kids as well.
