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    labor day weekend 2020

    Here are the 10 best ways to celebrate Labor Day weekend in Houston

    Craig Lindsey
    Sep 3, 2020 | 4:15 pm
    Montrose Morning Market
    Enjoy mimosas, music, and more at the Montrose Morning Market.
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    Labor Day weekend 2020 may be a little more subdued than many would've originally planned, but the good news is, folks are getting out.

    This long weekend offers up plenty of art, music, shopping, and more — and social distancing is encouraged. Look for breezy outdoor markets, Victory Gardens, beloved art installations, live music, and more. Here are your picks for a fun — and safe — Labor Day weekend.

    Friday, September 4

    Feliz 15 Frida! 15th Annual Group Show at the Hardy & Nance Studios
    The East End Studio Gallery and the Hardy and Nance Studios are ready for the annual Frida Kahlo salute, complete with a pop-up show in the gallery and a curated exhibit inspired by Frida's legacy, running through Saturday, September 12. There will be a limit of 15 guests every 30 minutes in the gallery. Sign up for your visiting time here. 3-9 pm.

    Montrose Morning Market
    You can never go wrong with a trip to this beloved market, located on 501 Lovett Blvd., where you can shop local vendors, enjoy live music and get tipsy off of complimentary mimosas. You can find local talented artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs in an indoor and outdoor space. 11 am-3 pm.

    Saturday, September 5

    First Saturday Arts Market
    The longest-running, outdoor, monthly market will be back this weekend, located in the Historic Houston Heights at 530 W. 19th St. and Lawrence Street. Booths will be spaced 10 feet apart, showcasing paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and handcrafted items. Food trucks will be around, too. 11 am-6 pm.

    The Orange Show and the Beer Can House
    These two artistic environments/folk-art sites will open its doors this weekend. Tickets for both tours are $5 per person, children 12 and under free. They must also be purchased in advance through the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art's website or through the direct Eventbrite link. 10 am.

    Sunday, September 6

    HTX Swap Meet at Team Romel Studio
    Come out to this event, where local artists and collectors will be buying, selling, and trading. We're talking books, art, records, T-shirts, other clothing, etc. If you are interested in selling your wares, $10 vendor spots are still available. 3 pm.

    Labor Day Celebration and Fireworks Show at Kings Harbor
    Kingwood's exciting, mixed-use destination will host this socially-distanced shindig, where the Harbor will implement social distancing "squares" to allow guests to relax and enjoy the evening six feet apart. TC and the Cannonballs will take the stage at 7 pm, and fireworks will begin promptly at 9:30 pm. 7-10 pm.

    Monday, September 7

    3 Degrees Runway Pop-up at Vino Lounge
    The folks at niche boutique 3 Degrees Runway will be showing off the leather clutches and fannypacks that it usually highlights on its Instagram page at this pop-up. You can also customize a certain item, all while getting your sip on and sampling some various fine wines. 6-10 pm.

    Harmony Creek at the Garage Bar
    The Texas trio that focuses on classic, country music will be performing in Alvin. There will also be The Garage Bar Car Show, complete with all types of vintage and tricked-out cars and trucks. This certainly seems like a nice day out for all the gearheads in and around Houston. 1-5 pm.

    Labor Day Market at Karbach Brewing Co.
    Shop Local Market will host a “mini’ market over at the brewing company's beer garden. Artists and makers will be setting up shop in a nice, airy and spacious setting, where people can also get themselves a delicious, refreshing, Karbach beer. (Rodeo Clown Double IPA is our favorite from them.) Noon-5 pm.

    Victory Garden Make & Take at Lone Star Flight Museum
    The Lone Star Flight Museum will be open throughout this weekend. However, on Labor Day, you can explore the museum's garden and start your own to bring home. A vital part of the WWII home front efforts, these gardens provided a private supply of fruit and vegetables for nearly 20 millions Americans during the war. 10 am-5 pm.

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    In Memoriam

    Legendary Texas singer-songwriter Joe Ely dies at 78

    KVUE Staff
    Dec 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm
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    Joe Ely was a major figure in Texas' progressive country scene.

    Joe Ely, the legendary songwriter, singer and storyteller whose career spanned more than five decades, has died from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and pneumonia. He was 78.

    In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Ely died at his home in Taos, New Mexico, with his wife, Sharon, and daughter, Marie, at his side.

    Born February 9, 1947, in Amarillo, Texas, Ely was raised in Lubbock and became a central figure among a generation of influential West Texas musicians. He later settled in Austin, helping shape the city’s reputation as a hub for live music.

    As with many local legends, it's hard to tease out what specifically made Ely's time in Austin so great; Austin treasures its live music staples, so being around and staying authentic from the early days is often the most important thing an artist can do.

    Ely got his local start at One Knight Tavern, which later became Stubb's BBQ — the artist and the famous venue share a hometown of Lubbock. He alternated nights with emerging guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughn. He built his own recording studio in Dripping Springs, and kept close relationships with other Texas musicians. Later in his career, Ely brought fans into the live music experience, publishing excerpts from his journal and musings on the road in Bonfire of Roadmaps (2010), and was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in 2022. Austin blues icon Marcia Ball was among Ely's friends who played the induction show.

    "Joe Ely performed American roots music with the fervor of a true believer who knew music could transport souls," said Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

    In the 1970s, Ely signed with MCA Records, launching a career that included decades of recording and touring around the world. His work and performances left a lasting impact on the music scene and influenced a wide range of artists, including the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, according to Rolling Stone.

    "His distinctive musical style could only have emerged from Texas, with its southwestern blend of honky-tonk, rock & roll, roadhouse blues, western swing, and conjunto. He began his career in the Flatlanders, with fellow Lubbock natives Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock, and he would mix their songs with his through 50 years of critically acclaimed recordings. [...]"

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    Read the full story at KVUE.com. CultureMap has added two paragraphs of context about the Austin portion of Ely's career.

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