November 18th, 2009
Westheimer Block Party: For the Love of Music
In 6 Words: Finality, Jedi's, Westheimer, Festival, Ginormous, Hugs
All good things must come to an end. More times than not the end marks a new beginning. Omar Afra, managing editor of Free Press Houston, has said that “this will be the last Westheimer Block Party.” As FPH is the sole proprietor of the Block Party we have no choice but to believe him. However, with this news of finality there is a spark of hope: The rebirth of the Westheimer Street Festival.
In Houston we love our causes. This one is a lofty challenge. Afra and Free Press Houston are asking for the city’s support so the festival can live again. They will be “forming a non-profit to meet this challenge which will be made up of only Jedi’s who have an unyielding love for arts and music.” If you’ve brushed up on your use of the force we suggest you join them in their fight against the powers of the Dark Side.
For now, all we can do is offer our homage to the final Westheimer Block Party in photo essay form. Good bye, good friend… for now:
