Discovery Green invites the public to bring a loved one, family or pet to have their photo taken in front of pop artist Jim Dine’s The House (Heart) sculpture in the first ever LOVE IS @ Discovery Green fundraiser to be held Feb. 12 – 14. For a $15 donation to the park, participants will have a commemorative 4 by 6-inch photo taken in front of the distinctive artwork which features a bronze cast heart.
Reservations can be made beginning Jan.15 at 9 am at www.discoverygreen.com/love. Photos will be taken on Friday, Feb.12 from 5 - 8 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 1 – 4 p.m. The House (Heart) sculpture is located in Maconda’s Grove at the corner of Avenida de las Americas and Lamar Street. Reservations made in advance ensure a spot in line. Walk-up reservations for photos will be accepted as availability exists.
Props and decorations by Houston designer Yahaira Dehill will be on hand to make each person’s image unique and suitable for framing. Kinder HSPVA Creative Writing Department’s XOXO Studio will be onsite crafting original Valentine’s greetings. With proof of donation, participants receive half-off admission to The Grove restaurant’s Valentine’s Dessert Bar.
All participants will be required to wear a mask or proper face-covering, except while posing for their photograph. Social distancing guidelines will be observed during the event. Forever Green Members will be able to skip the line after making their donation.
Since 2008 Discovery Green has been a place for all Houstonians to spend time with a first date or to make a magical memory with family. Memorialize those moments this Valentine’s Day weekend with a very special photo opportunity.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Discovery Green Conservancy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates and maintains the park and offers free programming to highlight the diversity of traditions in Houston. The park is funded 100 percent by charitable donations to the Discovery Green Conservancy. It is listed as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator.
EVENT DETAILS - LOVE IS @ Discovery Green Fundraiser
This Valentine’s Day weekend get an original valentine greeting and commemorative photo in the park with your loved one: people, pet or muse. A $15 donation to Discovery Green reserves your spot in line for LOVE IS @ Discovery Green. Plus, with proof of your donation get half off the admission to The Grove restaurant’s Valentine’s Dessert Bar.
WHEN:
Friday, Feb. 12; 5 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sun, Feb 14; 1 - 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Maconda’s Grove at Discovery Green
1500 McKinney (Corner of Avenida de las Americas and Lamar Street)
Houston, TX 77010
COST: $15
LINK: www.discoverygreen.com/love
Discovery Green is a highly acclaimed 12-acre park created by a public-private partnership between the City of Houston and the nonprofit Discovery Green Conservancy in downtown Houston, Texas. Since opening in April 2008, the park has welcomed more than 13.5 million visitors. Discovery Green features sprawling lawns, a one-acre lake, an interactive fountain, a playground, public art installations, gardens and an allée of century-old live oaks. The Discovery Green Conservancy works with hundreds of programming partners to present more than 700 artistic, musical, educational, family-friendly and health-focused events each year, most of which are presented free to the public. The park also features two on-site restaurants, the award-winning destination restaurant The Grove and the fast-casual The Lake House, providing visitors with an array of dining options. As a nonprofit organization, the Conservancy raises all the funds needed for the programming that Houstonians enjoy through contributions from park users, foundations and sponsors. For more information, please visit www.discoverygreen.com.
