This week is a big one for the Dr Stephen Klineberg and the staff at Rice University’s Kinder Institute. Along with the release of the 2012 Annual Houston Survey (Report – PDF link) on Wednesday, there will be a public unveiling of a documentary Interesting Times on the history of the study itself, now running steady for 31 years.
Some of the finding of the latest survey are quite telling: an improving local economy while concerns about inequality are simultaneously increasing; a desire for more public transit; and, a continued marvel at the city becoming the most ethnically diverse in the nation. (Video: Rice University)
Friday night (April 27th) Discovery Green will also host a public screening of the new documentary on Dr Klineberg and the history of the Houston Area Survey. (Video: ttweak)
This remarkable new film by ttweak documents the research about the dynamic transformations of our city in the past 30 years. The program is hosted by Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse and includes music, dance and testimonials from Houstonians Mayor Annise Parker, Chloe Dao, Irma Diaz-Gonzalez, Reverend Bill Lawson and the Tcholakian Family. Enjoy enjoy delicious food from Phoenicia World Market and Porch Swing Desserts. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by ExxonMobil. Promotional support is provided by CultureMap, Univision 45 and Houston Public Media.