From honoring Juneteenth with a fish fry and historic photo exhibit to engaging art experiences and a theatrical comedy, Conroe offers a variety of enriching celebrations this week.
It is not just a holiday on Juneteenth. People in Conroe and the surrounding Montgomery County places can celebrate this important day in history with a variety of fun and important events.
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Texas were finally set free when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay. This is what Juneteenth is all about. The holiday honoring the end of slavery in the United States is the oldest one held across the whole country.
The Children's Books on Wheels Fish Fry Fundraiser will take place in the historic Tamina Community on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are no extra costs for the $25 plates. With the money raised, mobile reading programs for kids all over the county can continue. People who visit can also view the Tamina Historic Freedman's Town Photo Collage, titled "The Ground On Which I Stand," which honors the Black past in the area.
The Conroe Art League will hold a nature-themed mixed media class, "Creative Canopy: Where Ideas Bloom Beneath the Trees," from 10 a.m. to noon at 55 Lake Forest Circle, for individuals who want to be creative. Through Jennifer Claussen's guidance, this class provides individuals of all skill levels with an opportunity to reignite their creativity in a calm and stimulating environment. Call 713-412-7686 or email jlclaussen@gmail.com to sign up.
In the following week, The Players Theatre Company will present “Private Lives,” a Noël Coward comedy packed with sharp wit and sudden chaos, at The Owen Theatre starting on Friday, June 20. You can get tickets at www.playerstheatrecompany.com for performances that run through July 6.
Finally, end any night with live music in downtown places like The Table at Madeley, The Corner Pub, Red Brick Tavern, or Pacific Yard House. Ask a local—the heart of Conroe businesses are always happy to help you find out who is playing.
