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.
An architectural gem on the city's bayfront, The Art Center of Corpus Christi is home to 11 arts organizations, and showcases works from local and area artists in rotating exhibitions. The 14,400-square-foot building houses a main gallery and four studios, including a clay studio that encourages artists to complete works-in-progress in front of visitors. The Art Center also offers art classes, to express your own creativity in photos, watercolors, oils, sculpture or other media. Workshops, outreach projects and other events to promote the arts to the public are an integral part of the Art Center of Corpus Christi as well.
Blue Shore Pedal Lounge is a pedal-powered, eco-friendly pedal lounge crawling bar bike for up to 16 people at a time. The bicycle pub is powered by you and your fellow pedalers, with an electric assist motor to keep things easy to explore the beautiful Sparkling City by the Sea while creating new and fun experiences with unforgettable memories. Grab your friends and family and take on the Public or Private Tour, where you can enjoy the adventure of the downtown area while enjoying some of your favorite beverages as the knowledgeable captains guide you down various points of interest while pointing out beautiful history along the way.