Baaaaby!! Lama Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant at 1644 Research Forest Dr is a whole vibe! Have you eaten here in the past couple of years? (New owners, totally new restaurant). I can’t believe this gem is right here in The Woodlands!! The food is AH-MAZING yes, but the ambience was thebomb dotcom, with upscale decor, gorgeous greenery everywhere, vibrant colors, and modern lighting. The heated outdoor patio garden nestled amongst plants and pretty lights is charming and cozy! 

We almost turned down the complimentary hot tea. I’m so glad we didn’t. Having this lovely tea arrangement delivered to our table was my favorite thing ever! (I’m a sucker for the small details, and this restaurant is full of extravagant surprises.)

Service last night was second to none. The owner, Ali, is charismatic and welcoming and he came over to our table to chat before we left, and he treated my teens and I like family! He even packed us some complimentary samples of some of the foods from their Persian menu (yes, they have Persian food too), which my husband promptly devoured as soon as we got home. 

Speaking of family, Lama is family friendly with a small area with books and a couple of toys to keep little ones content, plus kids eat free on Wednesdays (ages 10 and under, with adult purchase.). We ordered gyros, chicken & beef shawarma, and the most delicious baklava ever! No exaggeration. Baklava has never been on my top 10 list of enjoyable desserts. I wanted my girls to taste it, but I warned them ahead of time they wouldn’t be super impressed. Goodness, I have never been so wrong! (First time for everything). I would go for Lama’s baklava over my tried and true dessert favorites ANY day of the week. It was so decadent! We tried all 3 offerings, and my fave was the one with pistachios.

I can’t decide if next time I’ll come on Thursday (BOGO half off entrees) or Friday (belly dancing). I’ll likely need reservations to come on the weekends, because apparently this place is really popular after the workweek has come to an end. 

These photos don’t do the place Justice, as I wasn't coming in to do a review (and I ended up having to use my teen's phone to take photos), but I had to share something. Check out more on the Lama Facebook or Instagram pages.  And go ahead and drop in this week and see what all my excitement is about. You won't be disappointed! 

Staying in town for Spring Break? Enjoy live music performances, a kids’ party in the park, and much more at Market Street’s Spring Break Celebration March 14 – 18.  The whole family is welcome to enjoy the following free activities:  

Monday, March 14 – Bubbles in the Park at 12:00 pm

Bubbles and fun for little ones will be featured in Central Park, courtesy of the Texas Bubblers.    

Tuesday, March 15 – Monarch Chamber Players Kids concert from 2:30 - 3:30 pm      

Introduce your children to a classical music performance along with storytelling.  Children’s activities will mirror the music.  Guests can enjoy instrument demonstrations and ask questions following the performance. 

Wednesday, March 16 – Kids party in the park with DJ – London from 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Game on! The fun will include hula hoop competitions, a dance off, freeze frame and fun family lawn games in Central Park. 

Thursday, March 17 – Spring Concert series/St Patrick’s Day concert in the park from 6:00 – 8:30 pm

The FAB 5 will play British Invasion and Beatles cover songs as part of the concert series in Central Park. Be sure to wear green! 

Friday, March 18 – Acoustic on the Lawn Concert at 6:30 pm

The Sarah Kelly Music School will present acoustic tunes on the lawn at Central Park from a variety of local musicians.

Mark your calendars! National Youth Theater (NYT) has announced their upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical Peter Pan, and it's sure to delight audiences of all ages!

This high-flying musical follows Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, as they visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.

Let faith, trust, and a little pixie dust sweep you off to Neverland!

Peter Pan Performances:

• Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. 

Lynn Lucas Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1304 N. Campbell Street, Willis

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nationalyouththeater.org. 

Meet Texas' favorite summer camp at a one-day Open House Carnival! Meet staff, learn more about Camp Olympia’s 45+ activities, and tour the beautiful, lakeside facility in Trinity, Texas. From boat rides, to fun on inflatables, a GIANT SWING, and games, the day is going to be packed with fun for the whole family. 

Date: Saturday March 26, 2022

Time: 10am - 4pm

Address: 723 Olympia Drive
Trinity, Texas 75862

RSVP here to receive a prize at check-in.

With one, two, and three week sessions and 45+ activity choices, Camp Olympia is the ultimate overnight camp experience for boys and girls ages 6-16! Don't miss the Carnival!

Known for their countless chart-topping hits spanning nearly three decades, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning band TRAIN has announced their highly anticipated 11th studio album, AM Gold, is set for release on May 20, 2022 via Columbia Records. AM Gold marks the group’s first release of all-new original music in five years. Giving fans the first taste of what they can expect from the forthcoming studio album, Train today debuted the title track “AM Gold” – available everywhere now – and its accompanying lyric video – watch here.

“Writing songs is hard. Not compared to so many things I suppose, but it’s difficult to create something that you love and then other people love as well. Writing songs for two and a half years in front of video screens instead of being in the presence of other humans has been a long, strange trip. And now here we are,” frontman Pat Monahan shares. “It has to start with love. Love that goes into work comes out of work. We love this song, this album, and our fans. Thank you for waiting so long for us. I think it was worth it. AM Gold! Here we go!“

The diamond-selling band has additionally announced today that they will be hitting the road this summer on their upcoming Save Me San Francisco Wine Co Presents: Train – AM Gold Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the North American Summer 2022 tour will kick off June 8th in Mansfield, MA, making 35+ stops in New York, Nashville, Dallas, San Diego, and more before concluding on August 6th at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Joining Train on the road is Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel as direct support on all dates and multi-platinum rock band Blues Traveler as direct support on all dates except Red Rocks. Thunderstorm Artis and Will Anderson will also join as opening acts on select dates. Full tour routing can be found below. To celebrate the touring announcement, comedian, actor, and producer Ken Jeong recorded a special video message – watch here.

Of the upcoming tour, Monahan says, “2022 is the year of the Tiger. It has begun in a strong, beautiful, and encouraging way and it’s only the beginning. The 2022 Summer AM Gold tour will be all those things and more, as we are joined by our dear friends Jewel and Blues Traveler! What a ride! We can’t wait to see you all out there, dancing and singing along to their amazing music as well as our new album AM Gold. Is it June yet? See you then! Love and miss you all!”

Citi is the official card of Train – AM Gold Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 22nd at 10AM local time until Thursday, February 24th at 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Fans can gain first access to the artist presale beginning Wednesday, February 23rd at 10AM local through Thursday, February 24th at 10PM local. To sign up and for more information, visit savemesanfrancisco.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, February 25th at 10AM local time on ticketmaster.com.

Since their formation in 1994, Train has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100, 12 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide. In March 2021, the band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic, career-defining album Drops of Jupiter, and the following month, their global hit “Hey, Soul Sister” was certified Diamond by the RIAA, one of just 58 songs in history to reach Diamond status. The band is comprised of frontman Pat Monahan (lead vocals), Hector Maldonado (bass, vocals), Jerry Becker (keyboards, vocals), Taylor Locke (guitar, vocals), Matt Musty (drums), Sakai Smith (backup vocals), and Nikita Houston (backup vocals).

Train with Jewel, Blues Traveler and Thunderstorm Artis will perform at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 25, 2022, at 10 a.m.

Guests are encouraged to register to receive important show updates by texting Train22 to (877) 350-1693.

More information including ticket pricing, bag restrictions and important venue policies can be found on The Pavilion website at www.woodlandscenter.org.