LOCAL Houston | The City Guide November 2016 | Page 12

ON OUR RADAR

Houston’s “Front Door” Is Open
The Greater Houston Partnership has unveiled Partnership Tower, the Houston
region’s new “front door.” The Partnership’s new space in Partnership
Tower includes approximately 13,000sf of receiving and convening
space, a 2,000sf terrace overlooking Discovery Green and a private VIP
suite. Through exceptional design, including a 19-panel video/interactive
display and Houston’s first “Instagram wall,” the new space embodies
Houston’s greatest attributes, creating a memorable experience for all visitors.
Located at 701 Avenida de las Americas, Partnership Tower is connected
by a sky bridge to the George R. Brown Convention Center, sits across
the street from the new Marriott Marquis Hotel and is steps away from
Discovery Green, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium.
www.houston.org/partnershiptower/

Tejas Treffen Roars into Town
Porsche collectors and enthusiasts Antonio Kawage, Michael
Meldrum, Rudy Mancinas and Neil Meissiner have partnered to
curate Tejas Treffen, a unique and meaningful fun event for classic
and current Porsche enthusiasts, planned as an annual event for
the city. The inaugural laid-back experience will be held at Spring
Street Studios November 19 – combining art and automotive
with food and drink showcasing the Porsche lineup from the 356
and 911 to the Transaxle and current modern water-cooled cars.
Outside, up to 80 cars from concours to outlaws will be displayed,
giving the event a unique feel.
Organizer and partner Antonio Kawage said, “Tejas Treffen is
the marriage of two words that encompass a region, Texas, and
a meeting. Tejas was the Native American spelling and phonetic
pronunciation for Texas in Spanish.