Barrett Pools

Did you know that The Ritz Theatre is one of the last historic buildings remaining in Corpus Christi? It was built in 1929 and was the first talking movie theater in the area. The Ritz was one of the finest theaters in Texas and is now best known as The Ritz Music Hall, which housed a great range of artists from Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Ray Vaughn to Metallica and Def Leppard in the 70s. Recently, PATCH, the non-profit organization behind the restoration of The Ritz, has launched a dynamic new action plan. They have published a manifesto about Corpus Christi, a "State of The Ritz" document, and a call to the community for help.

Immerse yourself and those closest to you in a new live-action adventure game at the 11th Hour Escape, where you and your crew are locked in a themed room and have to solve clues, puzzles, and riddles within an hour to escape. You must be observant, explore the room, and use critical thinking to succeed. For a more immersive experience, 11th Hour encourages all guests to cosplay, where you dress up in costumes representing and inhabiting a character of the themed room of your choice.

Be a part of a Corpus Christi tradition by running in the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, the largest and most beloved long-distance race, celebrated by many runners, reuniting them with friends they’ve made from marathons past. Test your endurance and sign up for the six-leg running event that honors the men and women serving in the United States Military with sincere pride, and all it takes is a little sweat, an occasional tear, and a bunch of smiles.