Friday, May 13 from 6 PM until 10 PM
A Salute to Jimmie Menutis' Houston--Movies, Music & More!
Before the space program, the arrival of major league professional sports, and the oil industry's roller coaster ride that established Houston as the energy capitol of the world, its post-war sizzle was ignited by those whose creativity, imagination, and drive knew no boundaries. High on that list of adventurous entrepreneurs was Jimmie Menutis, the son of Greek immigrants, who converted a movie theatre on Telephone Road into the hottest, nightclub in the South. This showcase spotlights Houston life in the 1950's-1980's, along with the man who left his indelible mark on that era.Read more