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002houston | may 2012 | volume 14 | issue 161

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letter from the editor

volume 14 | issue 161 PUBLISHER alejandro martinéz ext 2 a.martinez@002mag.com

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | CREATIVE DIRECTOR carla valencia de martinéz ext 3 c.valencia@002mag.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR victoria bartlett ART DIRECTOR alex rosa ext 4 arosa@002mag.com LIFESTYLE EDITOR beatrice allen ext 5 bvalencia@002mag.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR pixie ibañez ext 6 pixie@002mag.com

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ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER william king ext 7 w.king@002mag.com | mobile 832.788.3738

magine the arts + entertainment options for a city with a population of 6 million have to satisfy many interests. CARLA VALENCIA DE MARTINEZ Now you can see the dilemma we were faced with trying to sum it all up in a mere 80+ pages. So forced with picking and choosing – we present what made the cut. For those that love choices, just go the calendar that should keep you busy and your social calendar filled for a while. On my book: Florence and the Machine, the 25th anniversary of the Art Car Parade, regular visits to the Menil and The Asia Society, Chan Lu’s jewelry trunk show cocktail party at J. Silver May 10th and Free Press Summer Fest. No doubt the cover caught your eye, this is just one of the characters privy to the most inner workings of the Art Car Parade. Check out the full story on page 18. Ever wonder what the docents, volunteers, security guards and groundskeepers are thinking about while the millions of guests come in and out of the award-winning museums and entertainment venues throughout town? We did, so we asked a bunch of them just that. Turn to page 34. Oh, but there’s more – see what I mean about all the choices? Sarah Gish and Lance Scott Walker round up an assortment of films made or being made right in town. Houston is going Hollywood, which we think is perfect for this issue!

ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE carlos valencia ext 8 cevalencia@002mag.com | mobile 713.855.1584 jason brown ext 7 jbrown@002mag.com | mobile 832.537.8904 alex perez ext 7 perez@002mag.com ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ext 9 accounting@002mag.com WEB DEVELOPMENT mario hernandez jr. PHOTOGRAPHERS cody bess, kim coffman, kennon evett, jill hunter, jaime lagdameo, gabriella nissen, daniel ortiz, jack potts, anthony rathbun, sofia van der dys CONTRIBUTING WRITERS susan bynam, michael cook, michael garfield, sarah gish, tracy karp, nadia michel, sandra ramani, greg scheinman, lance scott walker, scott ward CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS jenny antill, phyllis hand, eric hester, jeremy kaes, fulton davenport, michael o’bryon, roberto hinojos, a. gra quagliata, robert reck, mucho bueno | for lastnightpics.com: claire learned, elizabeth miranda INTERN sajanee chopra INSIDE THE ART CAR PARADE

Mark “Scrapdaddy” Bradford Photographed by Sofia van der Dys

Carla Valencia de Martinéz Editor-in-Chief| Creative Director

002houston Magazine is published monthly by NODO Magazine, L.L.C., 1824 Spring Street, Studio 002, Houston, TX 77007. Copyright © 2012 by NODO Magazine L.L.C. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. 002houston Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertising or editorial, nor do the publishers assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear.

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table of contents

COMING IN JUNE 2012

summer in the city issue

MAY 2012

4 letter from the editor 6 table of contents 8 on our radar 11 party pics

46 it’s cool to know how to boil crawfish 48 002 business profile: travis rodgers 49 party pics 50 MENtertainment

52 destination: mexico – two coasts

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fresh arts scene party pics calendar museum district

27 18 for art’s sake: inside the art car parade 22 24 25 26

55 tools + toys + gadgets

56 chef’s special: chef aquiles chavez 58 60 61 62 66 67 68 69 70 71 74

dine write: chama gaúcha open tracy’s tasty tidbits the scene houston map party pics downtown map uptown + galleria map restaurant listings bea hear now washington+heights way

art houses + museums + exhibits phone shot gish @ the movies born cool, grow hip

27 nonprofit: the asia society houston

77 club + lounge review: the hay merchant 78 002 nightlife 79 recording: barry coffing

28 people of houston 29 costume for cocktails

30 retail wrap: blue tree yoga 32 things I ♥

34 the watchkeepers 42 architecture + design: the optical chapel

44 local flicks

52 81 party pics 82 party pics + crossword puzzle

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ON OUR

RADAR

ISABEL BROWN WILSON, LIFE TRUSTEE AND FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS IN HOUSTON, PASSED AWAY. SHE HAD AN EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT ON MFAH AS WELL AS THE CULTURAL AND CIVIC LIFE IN HOUSTON. AS CHAIRMAN, SHE HELPED MFAH’S COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMS GROW CONSIDERABLY, WITH 16,000 NEW PIECES AND 200 NEW EXHIBITIONS.

By Sajanee Chopra

COMMUNITY

Japhet Creek Ginger Finger Park and Dawson-Lunnon Cemetery received makeovers with the helping hand of the Greater East End Management District (GEEMD), Keeping Houston Beautiful and over 275 volunteers. As a Houston landmark back in the day, Japhet Creek was refurbished with shrubs, grass and trees to help create a healthier environment for the animal life there. Dawson-Lunnon Cemetery had trash replaced with plants and shrubs surrounding the walkways throughout the cemetery. www.greatereastend.com

RECORDING DAUGHTER-IN-LAW DIARIES is a website created to help develop and support mother and daughter-in-law relationships. Get advice, share stories, vent and learn more ways to help nurture a healthy relationship with mother-in-laws. www.daughterinlawdiaries.com

ANDREA BOCELLI returns to the stage on November 28 for a one-night-only performance with the Houston Symphony and the Houston Symphony Chorus at the Toyota Center. This special performance will include a new program with Bocelli’s love songs. www.toyotacentertix.com

BUSINESS

MCCHEER’S ACADEMY PRESENTS CLASSES THROUGH JUNE AND JULY FOR CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CLAY. CAROLE SMITH, THE OWNER, TEACHES DIFFERENT CERAMIC TECHNIQUES, SCULPTURE MAKING AND MORE. MCCHEEK’S ACADEMY ALSO OFFERS ADULT CLASSES ON THURSDAYS TO RELAX AND CREATE WITH CLAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MCCHEEKSACADEMY.COM.

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WULFE & CO. ANNOUNCED THAT THE NEW 2.2 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE TO BE BUILT AND OPENED THIS YEAR HAS DOUBLED FROM THE 1.1 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF SPACE BUILT IN 2011. THIS IS A RESULT FROM MOST OF HOUSTON’S SHOPPING CENTERS REACHING 90% OCCUPANCY, AND RENTAL RATES ARE PROJECTED TO INCREASE. NEW RETAIL ENTERING THE HOUSTON AREA ARE HEB, JOE V’S SMARTSHOP, KROGER, TRADER JOE’S, ALDI, WALMART, ACADEMY, KOHL’S MARSHALL’S AND TWO NEW THEATRES.

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ON OUR RADAR

RETAIL WRAP The Urban Market Houston Antique Show comes to town on May 19 and 20 at the Bayou City Event Center. Merchants from all over the country show their merchandise. www.theurbanmarkethouston.com · Everything But Water opened in the Galleria last month. The specialty retailer offers luxurious swimwear and resort wear, from swimsuits and cover-ups to accessories necessary for the water. www.everythingbutwater.com IF YOU'RE A CHAN LUU FAN, THE JEWELRY DESIGNER WILL BE IN TOWN FOR A TRUNK SHOW FEATURING HER AMAZING BAUBLES AT T J. SILVER MAY 11–13. 2412 RICE BLVD, WWW.JSILVERDESIGNS.COM

FRESH ARTS COALITION AND SPACETAKER MERGED CREATING A NEW ORGANIZATION CALLED FRESH ARTS. THE MERGER WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY BOTH BOARDS TO BETTER SUPPORT AND INSPIRE ARTISTS, STRENGTHEN THE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN HOUSTON, AND DEEPEN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS. FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS THE ASSOCIATIONS WILL BE CARRYING OUT THE MERGER PROCESS. The Board of Trustees of THE MENIL COLLECTION has narrowed down the search of the architect to design the Menil Drawing Institute. The firms competing to design the MDI building are David Chipperfield Architects (London), Johnston Marklee (Los Angeles), SANNA (Tokyo) and Tatiana Bilboa (Mexico City). The selection is to be announced in June 2012. This is the first building to be created in the museum’s longstanding expansion plans. www.menil.org

DINEWRITE FOR ART’S SAKE JENNIFER GARDNER JOINS DIVERSEWORKS AS THE DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS. SHE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPANY’S MARKETING, PUBLICITY EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS IN ADDITION TO THEIR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. WWW.DIVERSEWORKS.ORG

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STRAITS ASIAN BISTRO & LOUNGE, located in CityCentre recently updated their lunch, dinner and drink menus. The culinary trends and ingredients inspired the revisions to Straits’ menus. With these changes came the announcement of a new name and renovations for the restaurant. www.straitsrestaurants.com

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EVENT 16TH ANNUAL SAN LUIS SALUTE WHY TO BENEFIT JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL WHERE THE SAN LUIS RESORT WHEN FEBRUARY 17 More than 1,200 guests danced and dined at the South Beach-themed ball. When the fuchsia curtain was raised, the gala guests were wowed at the transformation of the ballroom, which featured spectacle and pageantry, music, burlesque, surprise acts, a swimsuit fashion show, lights and plenty of glamorous action. The night was packed with all-star entertainment from performances by Jessie’s Girls and the Philadelphia Mummers to Las Vegas showgirls. A special performance by former lead singer of the Go-Go’s, Belinda Carlisle, surprised guests and kept them dancing all night long.

Amiko Kauderer, Scott Kelly

Charlotte and Bryan Beresik

Rachel Gottschalk

Tilman and Paige Fertitta

Tim Connolly, Jan Carson

Jocelyn Sullivan, Cara Koza

Sarah Gibson, Heather Moore

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fresh arts scene By Jenni Rebecca Stephenson

IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE OVERWHELMED WITH TOO MANY GOOD CHOICES AT ONCE – SORT OF LIKE HEADING TO THE CHOCOLATE BAR AFTER A TWO-WEEK FAST? OR A WEEKLONG TROPICAL VACATION WITH THE HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT AFTER A NUNNERY STAY? AN ABUNDANCE OF CHOICE CAN ONLY BE A GOOD THING… SO CHOOSE YOUR SPRING ART EVENTS WISELY!

Frame Dance Productions: CONTEXT May 11 @ 8pm | May 12 @ 2pm/8pm | May 13 @ 2pm This fresh dance company presents a multi-sensory gallery of music, photography, choreography and film in CONTEXT. The cyclical experience begins with a facilitated discussion through the photography and film exhibitions, leading to live dance performance and flowing back into the gallery. The interactive format engages audiences and offers fresh ways of looking at the human body in movement, through work by Sil Azevedo, Lorie Garcia, Lydia Hance, Charles Halka and Frame Dance Productions. Winter Street Studios, Upstairs Gallery (2101 Winter Street)– $15. www.framedance.org photo by Sil Azevedo

Homegrown Houston – 3G: Three Generations of Houston’s Best Jazz Artists May 11 @ 8pm Houston jazz artists Joe Sample, Hubert Laws and Jewel Brown come together for Homegrown Houston – 3G, benefiting Music Doing Good in Schools’ outreach program, an innovative, interdisciplinary, musical-arts enrichment program for students who want to take their skills to a higher level. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, performances honor those Houston teachers who are “growing” the next generation of musicians. The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Zilkha Hall– $25. www.musicdoinggood.org INSIGHT|OUT Festival May 19-20 (various times) Experience a free weekend of music, movies and motion via performances and events in off-the-beaten-path spots

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around the city. The event casts top experimental artists against Houston’s unique landscapes for brand new works through the collaboration of three Houston arts groups – the University of Houston’s Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, Aurora Picture Show and DiverseWorks. Locations include Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Project Row Houses and Uptown Houston. FREE! For times/locations: www.mitchellcenterforarts.org

ARC Exhibition: Stephen Kwok | Walled Garden May 19 – June 22 Free public opening reception: May 19, 7 – 10pm Creating work straddling the boundary between the digital and physical worlds, Stephen Kwok’s installation-based, multimedia exhibition is an exploration of technology, spirituality and our connection to physical goods and the environment. Fresh Arts/Spacetaker

DiverseWorks ArtSpace presents Luck of the Draw May 18 @ 6:30pm DiverseWorks’ celebrated annual fundraising event is back! Luck of the Draw features artists from DiverseWorks’ past, present and future who have created artwork especially for the event. Bid on a variety of priceless art experiences such as trips, private tours and studio visits or buy an Art Chance Ticket and select the perfect work for your art collection. For the first time, pieces will remain on view as an exhibition through June 9. DiverseWorks (1117 E. Freeway). For tickets, visit www.diverseworks.org.

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EVENT A SPORTING CLAYS INVITATIONAL WHY TO BENEFIT MFAH WHERE GREATER HOUSTON GUN CLUB WHEN MARCH 3 Some 150 shooters and 200 guests attended the 2012 Fine Art of Shooting event. For the first time ever, guests were encouraged to bring along their family dogs. The lucky pooches also participated in an award ceremony and enjoyed their own gourmet doggy buffet. Guests came ready to shoot and after a healthy breakfast, they bee-lined for the shooting stations to begin the fun. The event raised a substantial amount for the MFAH and was themed after Mr. Meredith Long’s 16-gauge Purdey Gun, which features a yellow rose. This year’s champions were Chris Elliot and Willy Coffey.

Brenda Love, Ed Jones, Lindsey Love

Jana and Scott Arnoldy

Photography by Jenny Antill

Steve Raben, Tim McGinty, Nigel Beaumont, Jeffery Stone

Rebecca Parsons, Diane Ofner, Kim Tutcher

Dan Tutcher, John Kotts

Susan Hansen

Vanessa Hue, Joe Davis

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calendar may

SUNDAY

PERFORMING ARTS + CONCERTS + SPORTS + FESTIVALS + GENERAL INTEREST MONDAY

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT ALLEY THEATRE: alleytheatre.org CWMP: woodlandscenter.org HOBBY CENTER: 713.315.2525 thehobbycenter.org HOUSE OF BLUES: hob.com JONES HALL: 713.227.3974 joneshall.org MAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706 mainstreettheatre.com MERIDIAN: meridianhouston.com MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE (MOT): milleroutdoortheatre.com

Bayou Music Center Creed performing Human Clay 8pm Hobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 7:30pm HOB Rusted Root 8pm MOT HGO: The Clever Wife- A Chinese Folklore 11am Minute Maid Astros vs. New York Mets 7:05pm | Toyota Roger Waters 8pm

MINUTE MAID PARK: astros.mlb.com RELIANT PARK: reliantpark.com STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE: 713.527.0123 stagestheatre.com TOYOTA CENTER: 1.866.4HOU.TIX toyotacentertix.com VERIZON THEATRE: verizonwirelesstheatre.com WAREHOUSE LIVE: warehouselive.com WORTHAM CENTER: 713.237.1439 worthamcenter.org

Hobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 2 & 7:30pm HOB Hoodie Allen 7pm Jones Texas Medical Center Orchestra: Brahm’s Requiem 5pm Main Street Richard III 3pm Minute Maid Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals 1:05pm Stages The Unexpected Man 3pm May 5 & 6, Houston’s Annual Pond Tour, 10am5pm. For tickets, nelsonwatergardens.com/. Go to www.houstonpondsociety.org or www.lonestarkoi.com to find the home nearest you and plan your route.

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm Bayou Music Center DC 7UP presents Isley Brother Celebration Tour 8:30pm Hobby Houston Symphonic Band: Music from Stage and Screen 4pm | HOB Marilyn Manson w/ The Pretty Reckless 7pm Jones HS: Totally Mozart 2:30pm Main Street Richard III 3pm | MOT HB: Giselle 8pm Reliant Arena Royal Comedy Tour 7pm Stages The Unexpected Man 3pm

May 12-13, Haute Wheels at the HCC Southwest West Loop Campus. www.hautewheelshouston.com

Alley What We’re Up Against 2:30 & 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Wishful Drinking 2 & 7:30pm Jones HS: Carmina Burana 2:30pm Main Street My Wonderful Day 3pm | The Witches 3:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Texas Rangers 1:05pm Stages Next to Normal 3pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 2:30 & 7:30pm | Noises Off 7:30pm Hobby Masquerade: The Civil War 2pm Jones HS: Tiempo Libre! 7:30pm Main Street My Wonderful Day 3pm MOT Dancin’ in the Street: Motown & More Revue 8:15pm Stages Next to Normal 3pm Wortham HB: Made in America 2pm | Houston Young Artists’ Concert: 25th Anniversary Reunion 2:30pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Miami Marlins 7:05pm Warehouse Enter Shikari 7pm

May 4-6, 12-13 & 19-20, Houston’s First Southern Living Showcase at 5307 Aspen in Bellaire. info@stoneacorn.com or 713.838.8808. www.stoneacorn.com, www.facebook.com/stoneacorn

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Wishful Drinking 7:30pm

Minute Maid Astros vs. Chicago Cubs 7:05pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm | Noises Off 7:30pm Bayou Music Center Chickenfoot 7:30pm

Bayou Music Center MSN presents Florence + The Machine 8pm Hobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 7:30pm HOB Esperanza Spalding Radio Music Society 7pm MOT HGO: The Clever Wife- A Chinese Folklore 11am Minute Maid Astros vs. New York Mets 1:05pm Stages The Unexpected Man 7:30pm Wortham Da Camera: A Little Day Music 12pm | HGO: Donizetti- Mary Stuart 7:30pm

Bayou Music Center Jane’s Addiction 8:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Miami Marlins 7:05pm Stages The Unexpected Man 7:30pm

May 9-22 PASSPORT May 4 - August 5, FRANCE at Central Travelsty at The Music Box Market. www.cenTheater. themusicboxtheater.com tralmarket.com or 713.522.7722. Performances are at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Miami Marlins 7:05pm Sundays.

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Wishful Drinking 7:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers 7:05pm Stages Next to Normal 7:30pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Chicago Cubs 7:05pm

For more information about the 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade and the Orange Show, visit www.orangeshow.org. May 10, The Legendary Art Car Ball 2012! 6-11pm at The Orange Show Monument May 11, Main Street Drag 2012, 10-3pm. All around town. May 11, 2012 Sneak Peak at Discovery Green, 7-10pm. May 12, VIPit Party @ The 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade, 11-3pm at Heritage Society. May 12, 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade,1-3pm at Allen Parkway b/t Waugh and Bagby.

WEDNESDAY

May 2012, GREENLINK Buses Launch. Free transportation returning to Downtown will provide community with quick and easy travel. Seven buses will operate Monday through Friday, 6:30am-6:30pm, approximately 710 minutes apart during peak hours. The route spans 2.5 miles with approximately 20 stops and will connect major office buildings along Smith and Louisiana streets to METRO transit, the convention corridor, hotels, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Popular downtown destinations along the route include the George R. Brown Convention Center, Main Street Square, Discovery Green, Macy’s, Houston Pavilions, City Hall and the Central Library. www.downtowndistrict.org or www.downtownhouston.org

Dancing with the Houston Stars, 5pm at The Drake. Presented by Urban Souls Dance Company.

TUESDAY

29 05/04 Warehouse Paul Wall 8pm

Bayou Music Center Gipsy Kings Hobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 7:30pm | DWDT: Spring Mixed Rep 7:30pm HOB Ingrid Michaelson 7pm Jones HS: Two Faces of Shostakovich 8pm Main Street Richard III 7:30pm MOT HGO: The Clever Wife- A Chinese Folklore 11am Stages The Unexpected Man 7:30pm Warehouse Todd Snider 8pm Wortham Brilliant Lecture Series: A Conversation w/ George Clooney 7pm

Hobby Music Doing Good: Now You Has Jazz 7:30pm HOB Calle 13, 7pm Main Street Richard III 7:30pm Stages The Unexpected Man 7:30pm Warehouse Sarah Fuselier 7pm

May 26, 8th Annual Empty Bowls Houston, 11am-3pm at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Soup served from 11am until it runs out. Presented by Whole Foods Market to benefit the Houston Food Bank. www.EmptyBowlsHouston.org www.emptybowlshouston.org

May 19, The 15th Annual HRC Houston Gala, 6pm at Hilton Americas. Benefiting The Human Rights Campaign. ww.hrc.org/events/entry/hrchouston-gala-dinner May 19, Music in the Key of Joy – The Music of Leonard Bernstein w/ special guest Jamie Bernstein in conjunction with Houston Chamber Choir, 7:30pm at The Church of St. John the Divine. www.houstonchamberchoir.org or 713.224.5566

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm HOB Theory of a Deadman w/ Pop Evil 6:30pm Jones Kristin Chenoweth 7:30pm Main Street My Wonderful Day 7:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Chicago Cubs 7:05pm Stages Next to Normal 7:30pm

THURSDAY

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm | Noises Off 7:30pm Stages Next to Normal 7:30pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm Hobby GEB: Wishful Drinking 7:30pm HOB M83, 7pm Jones HS: Carmina Burana 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers 7:05pm Reliant Arena Avicii 7:30pm Stages Next to Normal 7:30pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm Bayou Music Center K.D. Lang 8pm CWMP HS & Tiempo Libre: Hot Night in Havana 8pm Main Street My Wonderful Day 7:30pm MOT Dancin’ in the Street: Motown & More Revue 8:15pm Stages Next to Normal 7:30pm Wortham HB: Made in America 7:30pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 7:30pm | Noises Off 7:30pm Main Street My Wonderful Day 7:30pm MOT Swing, Jive & Pop into Dance 11am Stages Next to Normal 7:30pm

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SATURDAY

National Public Gardens Day 2012. The nationwide network of 500+ public gardens. Visit www.nationalpublicgardensday.org more information.

Bob Schneider, Advanced Ticket Prices starting at $15 plus applicable fees. at SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK www.shrp.com Making Strides against Breast Cancer 5K at Discovery Green www.cancer.org

CWMP HB: Giselle 7:30pm Hobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 8pm | DWDT: Spring Mixed Rep 7:30pm | HOB Social Distortion 7pm | The Knux 10pm | Jones HS: Two Faces of Shostakovich 8pm Main Street Richard III 8pm | MOT HGO: The Clever Wife- A Chinese Folklore 11am | Ritmo Latino w/ Quetzal 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals 7:05pm | Stages The Unexpected Man 8pm | Warehouse The Fight to Unite Tour w/ Blood on the Dance Floor & Brokencyde 4:30pm | Chamillionaire & Paul Wall 8pm | Wortham HGO: DonizettiMary Stuart 7:30pm Randy Houser with Rosehill at SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK www.shrp.com Advanced Ticket Prices starting at $10 plus applicable fees. Alley What We’re Up Against 8pm Bayou Music Center IIDA Product Runway 2012 Traveling Trends 8pm | Hobby Music Doing Good: Homegrown Houston 8pm | HOB Back in Black- The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute 8pm | Jones HS: Totally Mozart 8pm Main Street Richard III 8pm | MOT HB: Giselle 8pm | Stages The Unexpected Man 8pm Warehouse Thrice 7pm | Wortham Mercury-The Orchestra Redefined: Heroic Beethoven 8pm

Bayou Music Center The Fresh Beat Band 2 & 6:30pm CWMP KSBJ presents Casting Crowns and more 7pm Hobby TUTS: La Cage Aux Folles 2 & 8pm | DWDT: Spring Mixed Rep 7:30pm Jones SPA: Corella Ballet 8pm Main Street Superfudge 1 & 4pm | Richard III 8pm MOT Cinco de Mayo w/ Eugenia Leon in Concert 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals 6:05pm Stages The Unexpected Man 8pm Warehouse Hayes Carll 8pm | Oh No Oh My 7pm Wortham Da Camera: Rites of Spring 8pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 2:30 & 8pm Bayou Music Center Wanda Sykes 8pm CWMP STYX & REO Speedwagon 6:40pm HOB Devin the Dude 8pm | Jones HS: Totally Mozart 8pm Main Street Superfudge 1 & 4pm | Richard III 8pm MOT HB: Giselle 8pm | Stages The Unexpected Man 8pm Wortham Houston Public Radio: From the Top 7:30pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 8pm Bayou Music Center Snow Patrol 8pm CWMP Dave Matthews Band 7pm Hobby Masquerade: The Civil War 7:30pm | GEB: Wishful Drinking 8pm HOB Stryper 7pm Jones HS: Carmina Burana 7pm Main Street The Witches 7:30pm MOT HGO: The Barber of Seville 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Texas Rangers 7:05pm Warehouse Phonte & 9th Wonder 8pm Roger Creager with Jeff Boortz at SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK www.shrp.com. Advanced Ticket Prices starting at $10 plus applicable fees

38 Special with Blackberry Smoke & Folk Family at SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK www.shrp.com. Advanced Ticket Prices starting at $15 plus applicable fees.

Alley What We’re Up Against 8pm | Noises Off 8pm Hobby Masquerade: The Civil War 7:30pm Jones HS: Tiempo Libre! 8pm Main Street My Wonderful Day 8pm MOT Dancin’ in the Street: Motown & More Revue 8:15pm Stages Next to Normal 8pm Toyota Rammstein 8pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 2:30 & 8pm Hobby Masquerade: The Civil War 7:30pm | GEB: Wishful Drinking 2 & 8pm HOB Allen Stone 7pm Jones HS: Carmina Burana 8pm Main Street Superfudge 1 & 4pm | The Witches 7:30pm | My Wonderful Day 8pm MOT HGO: The Barber of Seville 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Texas Rangers 6:05pm Stages Next to Normal 8pm

Alley What We’re Up Against 2:30 & 8pm | Noises Off 2:30 & 8pm CWMP Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts: Boni’s Jukebox Café 6pm | Hobby Masquerade: The Civil War 7:30pm HOB Robert Cray Band 8pm Jones HS: Tiempo Libre! 8pm Main Street My Wonderful Day 8pm MOT Dancin’ in the Street: Motown & More Revue 8:15pm Reliant Arena Fresh Music Festival 8pm Stages Next to Normal 8pm Warehouse Down 8pm Wortham HB: Made in America 7:30pm

MORE EVENTS May 2, Houston Go Red For Women Expo & Luncheon, 10am-2pm at Hilton Americas downtown. www.heart.org/houstongoredluncheon or 713.610.5000 May 3, Friends of DePelchin “Cinco de Mayo” Fundraiser, 6:30-9:30pm at Brixx bar on Washington. Complimentary beer & fajitas with ticket purchase. www.depelchin.org/Give-toDePelchin/Friends-of-DePelchin/Friends-ofDePelchin-Upcoming-Events-562.html

May 3, Spirit of Charity Gala to honor Raye G. White, 6pm at the InterContinental Houston. Presented by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities. 713.874.6624 or www.catholiccharities.org May 4-6, Pink Ribbon House 2012 at 10619 Fairlane in Hunter’s Creek Village. www.bcm.edu/advancement/pinkribbonhouse

May 5, Kid’s Play: an opera in one act, 7pm at Stages Repertory Theatre. Presented by Hope Stone, Inc.’s Kid’s Play and YouthSound Ensemble. 713.526.1907 or visit www.hopestoneinc.org May 5, The Armand Bayou Nature Center Gala: Back to the Bayou, 6:30pm at The Armand Bayou Nature Center. 832.265.0110; t.diraddo@yahoo.com may 12 | www.002mag.com .15

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museum district By Pixie Ibañez

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1. THE MENIL COLLECTION www.menil.org

Richard Serra Drawing: A Retrospective, on view thru June 10, is the first retrospective of the artist’s drawings, as well as the first major one-person exhibition organized under the umbrella of the Menil Drawing Institute and Study Center. This exhibition, with work from major European and American public and private collections, traces Serra’s investigation of drawing as an activity both independent from and linked to his sculptural practice. Organized chronologically, it addresses significant shifts in concept, materials and scale and culminates with new large-scale works completed for this presentation. 2. HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY www.hcponline.org

Senior Dogs Across America, on view May 4. Nancy Levine began traveling the US to photograph senior dogs eight years ago. Reflecting Robert Frank’s The Americans, she found dogs inhabiting all manners of American life – and with many years inscribed in their beings. Her interest in the subject began when her own dogs began to approach the end of their days. It was then she started to imagine her own mortality. She saw how the dog does it; how, without the human’s painful ability to project ahead and fear the inevitable, the dog simply wakes to each day as a new step in the journey. 3. THE ROTHKO CHAPEL www.rothkochapel.org

The Rothko Chapel, founded by John and Dominique de Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary available to people of every belief. A modern meditative environment inspired by the mural canvases of Russian-born, American painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970). 4. HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT www.crafthouston.org

Implied Utility, on view thru June 10. Looking at the work in his show, Implied Utility, it’s hard to believe Chris Hedrick hasn’t been carving wood his whole life – the illusion of his pieces is just so good. Using primarily hand tools in the converted garage of his historic Houston Heights home, Hedrick digs into exotic woods to extract amazingly accurate reproductions of everyday objects. This exhibition focuses on his charismatic portrayals of woodworking tools themselves. 5. LAWNDALE ARTCENTER www.lawndaleartcenter.org

Prospectors, on view May 11, is a part of Lawndale’s ongoing commitment to support the creation of contemporary art by Gulf Coast area artists. With an emphasis on emerging practices, the Lawndale Artist Studio Program provides three artists with studio space on the

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third floor of Lawndale Art Center at 4912 Main Street. This exhibition features residents for the sixth year of the Program, Seth Mittag, David Politzer and Anne J. Regan. 6. BUFFALO SOLDIERS NATIONAL MUSEUM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com

This Museum pays tribute to African-American military history from the Revolutionary War to modern times. During the 1860s, soldiers of the 10th U.S. Calvary were nicknamed “Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fighting ability and bravery. 7. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON www.hmh.org

In Returning: The Art of Samuel Bak, on view thru August 12, viewers encounter familiar imagery used in unusual, somewhat surrealistic ways as they are led on an astoundingly complex, beautiful and richly colorful journey to, through and from the Holocaust. Born on Aug. 12, 1933, in Vilna, which is now Vilnius, Lithuania, Bak was recognized from an early age as possessing extraordinary artistic talent. The artist continues to deal with the artistic expression of the destruction and dehumanization, which make up his childhood memories. 8. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON www.cmhouston.org

Instructables: Made in Your Mind, on view May 26 is based on the concepts of Instructables and similar websites. The exhibit explores the quintessential question – “What can this be?” – and encourages you to build objects out of easily accessible or found materials. Gain understanding between invention and innovation and apply the creative process to devices, procedures, games and other pursuits.

3, showcases more than 300 artifacts retrieved from Titanic’s debris field. The Titanic’s compelling human stories are told through authentic artifacts and exacting re-creations of the ship’s interior. Delicate bottles of perfume, china bearing the logo of the White Star Line and many other objects collected from the wreck site offer poignant connections to lives abruptly ended or forever changed by one of the world’s greatest maritime tragedies. 11. HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org

They’re baaaacck! Orkin presents DINOSAURS! beginning May 4. Animatronic dinosaurs, move, roar and even spit water. This year the exhibit features twice the fun with twice the dinosaurs, including species that were once found in Texas, with all but two found in our region. 12. RICE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY www.ricegallery.org

Yasuaki Onishi: New Installation, on view thru June 24, features commissioned Japanese artist Yasuaki Onishi work. The site-specific installation coincides with the Grand Opening of the Asia Society Texas Center’s new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi. In his “reverse of volume” installations, Onishi uses the simplest materials – translucent plastic sheeting, strings of black glue and fishing line – to create monumental forms that resemble mountains or clouds floating in space. His process of “casting the invisible” involves draping the sheeting over objects, which are removed to leave only their impressions. 13. THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON www.mfah.org

9. THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org

Cells: The Universe Inside Us, on view thru August 26, gives visitors a chance to see what happens inside their bodies every day. Walk through a giant cell, perform virtual experiments, make protein shapes with your shadow and more! 10. HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE www.hmns.org

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, on view thru September Egyptomania, on view thru July 29, explores the Egyptian Revivals of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries through objects from across the MFAH collections, including Georgian garden sphinxes, 19th-century “Aegyptian” furniture and Art Deco perfume bottles with pharaoh-head stoppers. Egyptomania opens during the run of Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs and also marks the 90th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter, which began the revival of the 1920s.

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14. CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON www.camh.org 

It Is What It Is. Or Is It? on view May 12. Marcel Duchamp’s readymades are an unmistakably radical gesture in the history of modern art. It Is What It Is. Or Is It? attempts to recapture a sense of the radicality of Duchamp’s gesture and to update dialogues around the notion of the readymade, thinking of them less as static objects than as active processes of articulating thought. Artists today use the simple materiality and economy of means conveyed by the form to address a diversity of social, political, aesthetic and temporal issues.  Founded in 1958, The Jung Center is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to the continuing education of the human spirit through psychology, the arts and the humanities. 16. CZECH CENTER MUSEUM www.czechcenter.org 

The Czech Center Museum Houston works to preserve, record and celebrate the language, scholarship and arts of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia.

17. JOHN C. FREEMAN WEATHER MUSEUM www.weathermuseum.org 

Explore animal habitats in the Interactive Climate Zone, touch a tornado, learn how to make your own hurricane preparedness kit and be a weather reporter for WRC-TV. The museum houses nine permanent exhibits and offers many exciting programs including weather camps, Boy/Girl Scout badge classes, teacher workshops, birthday parties and weather labs. 19. (NEW) ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER www.asiasociety.org Treasures of Asian Art: A Rockefeller Legacy, on view thru September 16, is an exhibition of 60 works from one of the finest collections of Asian art in the United States. Selected from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III Collection of traditional Asian art of the Asia Society Museum in New York, the exhibition includes outstanding examples of bronze and stone sculpture and exquisite ceramics. Treasures of Asian Art explores these stunning works by placing them in the context of American collecting of Asian art in the post-World War II period, specifically the collecting practice of Asia Society’s founder, John D. Rockefeller III, and his wife, Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller.

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for art’s sake

INSIDE

the ART CAR

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

PARADE MARK “SCRAPDADDY” BRADFORD Years involved in Art Car Parade: 24 years. How did you get into this? My great-grandfather was an inventor, and I have always wanted to invent cool contraptions…the parade has always provided the forum for me to do this. I love to perform with my latest creations each year in the parade. Hours on average spent on car? Minimally 1000 hours on most every car I’ve built…I have several. Car model and year? 1988 Honda Helix 250cc motorcycle, 1987 Honda Elite 80cc, combined to power the three-wheel car. Do you dress to match your car? My wife Nicole has a spot on each of my cars, and I normally build a costume for her to wear and perform with the car, while I drive it. What’s the strangest question you’ve ever been asked about your car? Regarding Mr. Green, “Is that the Grinch?” What will your next car be decorated

with/as? My next car will more than likely be decorated with stainless steel scales, a trademark of mine. How much is your car worth? Priceless…I love it too much! Does your car have a nickname? Mr. Green pretty much covers it…no need for a nickname! I guess I’ve heard children call it “Monster Man.” What movie could your car have had a role in? Probably The Grinch. Mr. Green does look kind of like him. Many of my other cars could be in Jurassic Park, as they look like some form of mutant dinosaur. If your car could talk, who would it sound like? He does talk…he sounds like Tarzan. He has 50 Tarzan car alarms that make the “Tarzan yell” because he’s king of the concrete jungle. Which car, other than your own, do you admire most? Faith by David Best. David has always been a mentor to me. I also have to really admire Iron Maiden by Kenny Browning. If 002 had a car, what should it look like? One that I built…take your pick!

MAY ALWAYS BRING MY TWO FAVORITE THINGS: MOTHER’S DAY AND THE HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE! THIS YEAR IS THE TWENTY-FREAKING-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THAT WONDER ON WHEELS AND THE ORANGE SHOW CENTER FOR VISIONARY ART (WWW.ORANGESHOW.ORG) IS CELEBRATING WITH, OF COURSE, THE PARADE ON MAY 12. –Sarah Gish

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ROBYNN SANDERS Years involved in Art Car Parade: 21 dog years. How did you get into this? I was hatched into it from a 20-foot tall metal chicken. Hours on average spent on car? 200 hrs. Car model and year? 1963 Porsche 365B. Do you dress to match your car? Hippies don’t wear clothes… What’s the strangest question you’ve ever been asked about your car? Why the hell did I copy Janis Joplin’s Karmann Ghia.

What will your next car be decorated with/as? It will be my boyfriend’s 250Z or David’s Bugatti… both are top secret, think unicorns and feathers… How much is your car worth? 60 cents. Does your car have a nickname? Does your mom? What movie could your car have had a role in? Pulp Fiction – DICK DALE!!! If your car could talk, who would it sound like? Cheech Marin or Bobcat Goldthwait. Which car, other than your own, do you admire most? Stupid Deloreans and the ’87 Chevrolet Celebrity that parks at the end of my block. If 002 had a car, what should it look like? A 1982 AMC Gremlin.

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JAKE GOLDSTEIN Car Von Tiki. Years involved in Art Car Parade Car was first in Houston’s Art Car parade in 2007. How did you get into this? I saw ArtCarFest at the San Jose Museum of Art in 2003 and thought it was the greatest thing I’d ever seen. I brought the Von Tiki to the same show in 2005. Hours on average spent on car? I don’t spend any time on it. I bought it like this one year from a Saks catalog with a really big tax refund check. Car model and year? 1987 Toyota Van (before there was a Previa, they just called it “Van”). Do you dress to match your car? Not when I’m going to work or the store. What will your next car be decorated with/as? My newest car is decorated with Texas-themed stained glass, and is a race car. How much is your car worth? $20K; for $25K I’ll put a new engine in it for you, though the current one runs pretty well. Does your car have a nickname? Children, who aren’t familiar with tiki bars, usually call it the “Pineapple Truck.” Children that aren’t familiar with

the idea of trucks call it the “Pineapple Car.” What movie could your car have had a role in? The Von Tiki was in Paul Wall’s and Baby Bash’s “Lemon Drop” video: DJ in the back, turntables on the bar, and so many dancing girls around it that you couldn’t see the van that well. It was also offered a role in Un Chien Andalou, but we turned it down, which was probably a mistake. If your car could talk, who would it sound like?

Probably me. We spend a lot of time together. Which car, other than your own, do you admire most? I love a lot of the cars. But I find something new on Kirk Suddreath’s Jesus Monkey Car every time I look at it, plus it’s a daily driver. If 002 had a car, what should it look like? A tribute to Houston fountains: the Williams Waterwall on the sides, Wortham Fountain in the front and Mecom Fountain on the trunk. With real running water.

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SMITTY REGULA Car Hen-a-tron II. Years involved in Art Car Parade 10 years. How did you get into this? Mom took me to my first parade in 1986 or 1987. Hours on average spent on car? Hen-a-tron took about 6 months 336 hours. Car model and year? Originally a 1989 Mazda B2000 truck. Do you dress to match your car? Previous car “Laundry car,” yes, this one no. What’s the strangest question you’ve ever been asked about your car? I have had a person ask me if they could sign it. (They had a Sharpie® in hand at a gas station and were ready to write on the car; I let them for I thought it was a strange request. Then I asked if I could sign their car and they wouldn’t let me – I told them that it wasn’t fair!)

What will your next car be decorated with/as? It will be a giant Christmas tree that drives around. How much is your car worth? I would sell it for $10,000. (The real worth? I have no idea. It hits trees and wires so probably $500.) Does your car have a nickname? No, not really, Chicken car. What movie could your car have had a role in? I t’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World. If your car could talk, who would it sound like? It talks; it is usually a smart ass, very quick to insult. Which car, other than your own, do you admire most? Swamp Mutha.

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art houses+museums+exhibits

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MUSEUMS 1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM www.1940airterminal.org 8325 Travelair Rd. 713.454.1940

ART CAR MUSEUM www.artcarmuseum.com 140 Heights Blvd. 713.861.5526 BLAFFER ART MUSEUM www.blaffer.org 4800 Calhoun Rd. 713.743.9521

ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com 2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Thru May 31, Pretense by Trudy Askew

ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org 1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530

HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org 1100 Bagby 713.655.1912

BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com 1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954

HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM www.houstonfiremuseum.org 2403 Milam 713.524.2526

BOOKER-LOWE GALLERY www.bookerlowegallery.com 4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541

ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org 2401 Munger 713.926.6368

PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org 2521 Holman 713.526.7662 Thru June 24, Round 36 STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART www.stationmuseum.com 1502 Alabama. 713.529.6900 Thru May 13, FotoFest- Artifactual Realities UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.tsu.edu/museum 3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145

ART HOUSES 18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com 249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099 Opens May 19, Deb Schwartzkopf AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY + BOUTIQUE www.aerosolwarfare.com 2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369

ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 Opens May 12, Rhythm & Rhetoric by HJ Boot

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BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com 4411 Montrose 713.520.9200 BERING & JAMES GALLERY www.beringandjames.com 805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101

MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu 7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997

1. anya tish gallery | 2.meek studio & gallery 3. moody gallery | 4. darke gallery

GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.galveston.com 2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403

MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORY www.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652

CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com 2219 Canal St. 713.228.3848 CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc 4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613 COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE www.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616

DAKOTA GALLERY www.dakotaframing.com 2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440

DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com 5321 Feagan 713.542.3802 Opens May 11, New Paintings by Texas artist Matthew Bourbon and Steven Miller DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com 2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151

DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com 1724 Richmond 713.520.1200 DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org 1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346 Thru May 14, University of Houston School of Arts Master’s Thesis Show DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com 1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669

ELDER STREET GALLERY www.elderstreetartist.com 1101 Elder St. 281.250.4889 FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org 1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522

G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com 301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842

GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com 1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547 Thru May 31, How Will I Die by Kristy Peet GALLERY SONJA ROESCH www.gallerysonjaroesch.com 2309 Caroline 713.659.5424 Thru June 28, Dirk Rathke

GITE GALLERY www.thegitegallery.com 2024 East Alabama St. 713.523.3311

HOOKS-EPSTEIN GALLERIES www.hooksepsteingalleries.com 2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718 HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERY www.houstonlandmarkgallery.com 1200 McKinney 713.927.8800 HOUSTON STUDIOS 707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951

IMAGO DEI www.imagodeigallery.com 2525 Robinson St., #100, 713.713.520.5557

GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com 2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405

INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com 3901 Main St. 713.526.7800 Thru May 19, Recent Work by Brad Tucker

GREEN HOUSE GALLERY www.greenhouseartgallery.com 716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462

KINZELMAN ART CONSULTING www.kinzelmanart.com 3909 Main St. 713.533.9923

GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com 2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701 Thru May 19, Eric Peters H GALLERY www.hgallery.org 617 W. 19th 713.417.4888

HANNAH BACOL BUSCH GALLERY www.hannahbacolbuschgallery.com 2501 S. Shepherd Dr. 713.527.0523 Thru June 30, Stillness

HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info 3517 Austin 713.718.6600 HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERY www.hollywoodframegallery.com 2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885

KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com 703 Yale 713.626.0175

LAURA RATHE FINE ART www.laurarathe.com 2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700 LAURA U COLLECTION www.laurau.com 1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855

LAZZARA ART GALLERY www.gallerialazzara.com 5400 Mitchelldale St. 713.681.0681

M2 GALLERY www.gallerymsquared.com 339 W. 19th St. 713.861.6070

McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988 Opens May 12, Bo Joseph

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McMURTREY GALLERYwww.mcmurtreygallery.com 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238

MEEK STUDIO & GALLERY www.meekgallery.com 1824 Spring St. #109. 713.259.9226 Thru May 31, Bill and Valerie Meek celebrate their grand opening MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com 2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671 MIDTOWN ART CENTER www.midtownartcenter.com 3414 La Branch 713.521.8803 MONTROSE ART SOCIETY www.montroseartsociety.com 4715 Main St. 713.316.0402

MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 Thru May 26, Fundamentals MOTHER DOG STUDIOS www.motherdogstudios.com 720 Walnut 713.229.9760

NAU-HAUS GALLERY www.texascollaborative.com 223 E. 11th St. 713.261.1409 NEW GALLERY www.newgalleryhouston.com 3225 Milam St. 713.520.7053 Opens May 12, Ibsen Epsada NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com 6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664

O’KANE GALLERY www.uhd.edu One Main St. @ UHD 713.221.8042

PARKERSON GALLERY www.parkersongallery.com 3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945 PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122

POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com 5102 Center St. 713.868.9337 POST GALLERY www.postgallery.com By appointment only. 713.622.4241

www.rudolphprojects.com 1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836

SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com 2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313

SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com 3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330 SPRING ST. STUDIOS www.springstreetstudios.info 1824 Spring Street 713.862.0082 April 28, SOS – See what over 100 artists do behind close doors. STUDIO SEVEN 1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555

TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.org 333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213 On May 4, Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser

THE ARTFUL CORNER www.theartfulcorner.com 3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278 THORNWOOD GALLERY www.thornwoodgallery.com 2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278 VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY www.vaughanchristopher.com 1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816

WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com 4411 Montrose #200. 713.521.2977 Thru May 9, Paradoxe Poétique WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966 WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net 2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082

XNIHILO GALLERY www.xnil.org 2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846 ZARPOSH INDIA GALLERY www.zarposhindia.com 5910 Southwest Fwy. 713.668.2948

RECORD RANCH GALLERY www.cactusmusictx.com 2110 Portsmouth 713.526.9272

REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com 303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532 Thru April 28, Barry Brukoff RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com 1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074

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gish at the movies

ART FILMS ARE GOOD FOR THE SOUL…TAKE A FRIEND TO ONE.

NEW HOMES FOR MOVIES The Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.org) is moving By Sarah Gish to their very own, very cool space at 2442 Bartlett on June 1. It’s the former home of artist Molly Gochman (who is hosting her final event there on 5/11) and is the site where they’ve screened their “Extremely Shorts” festivals the last few years. Their plan is to continue their fine, on-the-road programming but on a smaller scale while increasing in-house screenings and expanding the base of offerings like their summer camps and artist workshops. Film curator Marian Luntz will make an appearance with APS to talk about Robert Frank (5/2), and former APS directress Andrea Grover will paddle over from Long Island for “The Boat Show” (5/12). They round out the month with a “Scoot-In” show (5/19) featuring films by and about bikers and scooterists at Sesquicentennial Park. · The Contemporary Arts Museum (www.camh.org) has transformed their lower gallery into a movie theater during the run of CINEPLEX (on view through 7/8); free screenings will take place every Thursday at 7:30pm. · The film “The Tree of Life” is the focus of “Eternal Paradox,” a class (5/5) and screening (5/4) at the Jung Center (www.cgjunghouston.org). Jungian analyst Diana Heritage leads the class.

JACK BLACK AND OPERA I adore Jack Black so can’t wait to see his turn as a small town Texas boy-turned-murder suspect in the comedy (based on a true tale!) “Bernie,” a collaboration with Texans Richard Linklater, Skip Hollandsworth and Matthew McConaughey, opening 5/4 at Landmark River Oaks Theatre (www.landmarktheatres.com). RO is also screening “Darling Companion” (5/4) with Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline and “First Position” and “Sound of My Voice” (5/18). · The College of the Mainland (http://www.com.edu/ arts-culture/film-series.php) has an ongoing “Great Film Series” and this month they’re showing “Metropolis” (5/4). Fathom Events (www.fathomevents.com) continues their very cool one-night shows of special films with the MET’s “La Traviata” (5/2); “Mayweather Cotto” (5/5); Wagner’s “Dream” (5/7); “Das Rheingold”/Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” (5/9); “The American Life LIVE!” (5/10); and “Die Walküre”/Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” (5/14). · Check the Rice Cinema schedule (http://www.ricecinema.rice.edu/Events.aspx) for the monthly Houston Green Film Series’ (www.houstongreenfilms.org) screening of films about the environment and green living shown on the second Tuesday of every month at the Rice Media Center. Speaking of Rice Cinema, I’m happy to report that the Mountainfilm on Tour in Houston inaugural presentation of (www.mountainfilm.org/houston) made a big splash and filled the house at the Media Center at the end of March. Founders Jack and Shushana Castle say, yep, it’ll be back bigger and stronger next year. The festival is a selection of films presented in past years by Mountainfilm in Telluride (www.mountainfilm.org). CARS AND KIDS May brings the Houston Art Car Parade (5/12) and a screening of the fab doc “Art Car: The Movie” (www.artcarthemovie.com) at Discovery Green (5/11). · The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) celebrates Mother’s Day with a screening of the classic adult romp “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice” (5/11) proving that mamas still want to have fun! They’re also host to the annual Houston Palestine Film Festival (www.hpff.org) which has films from 5/12 - 5/19; check online for the specific screenings. And it’s an exciting time for Alex Luster: His film “Stick ‘Em Up” screens at the MFAH 5/4 – 5/6 with a special youth screening on 5/5. · Speaking of youth screenings, the Houston Public Library is hosting their annual “Reel Teen Film Festival” (http://mfah.org/ films/houston-public-library-reel-teen-film-festival-201/) on 5/31. This month’s “Community Cinema” (www.houstonpbs.org/events/community-cinema.html) entry is an inspiring film about the determination of a 300-pound wrestling woman, Strong (5/16).

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icasso famously said, “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Kids are buzzing with creativity, filled with wonder, curiosity and fresh new ideas. Sadly, for the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. What went wrong and how can we fix it? Simple, limit the exposure to gadgets, TV aand hand them a paintbrush and easel instead.

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Little one’s art easel, finger paints, travel art set. www.pkolino.com

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nonprofit By Nadia Michel Photo courtesy of Asia Society Texas Center

THE ASIA SOCIETY HOUSTON

HE ASIA SOCIETY’S NEW $48.4 MILLION CENTER OPENED TO GREAT FANFARE LAST MONTH, WITH FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH AND FORMER FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH CHAIRING THE GRAND OPENING EVENT. “THE SOCIETY HAS EVOLVED INTO A VERY LARGE AND IMPORTANT ORGANIZATION IN HOUSTON AND IT’S VERY EXCITING TO BE A PART OF THAT,” SAID FRITZ LANHAM, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING.

THE BIG MOVE The nonprofit organization has been in Texas since 1979 but the new Museum District building is a major move for the Asia Center. Designed by awardwinning Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, the new Asia Society Center building greatly expands its capabilities. “We’ve done musical and dance performances at various venues around town but we never had our own theatre. Now we do. This gives us the opportunity to really showcase elements of Asian achievement,” says Lanham of the 273-seat Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater. The space also Australian Aboriginal includes the 4,000sf Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery. “The performer and storyteller building is kind of a work of art in itself. Mr. Taniguchi is known for his very elegant designs and his high standards for materials and workmanship. The limestone that makes up most of the exterior is from Bavaria and dates back to the Jurassic era, so it’s full of fossils,” he reveals. “There’s no other building that’s like this in Houston.” A RICH HISTORY John D. Rockefeller III founded the Asia Society in New York City in 1956. Rockefeller grew up surrounded by his parents’ collection of Chinese and Japanese ceramics, Japanese prints and Buddhist sculpture. His experience serving on the post-World War II peace mission to Japan led by John Foster Dulles increased his interest in U.S.-Asian relations. He created the Asia Society in 1956 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational organization aimed at increasing Americans’ understanding of Asian history, politics and culture. In 1979, a group headed by former First Lady Barbara Bush and former Ambassador Roy M. Huffington formed the Texas branch. Asia Society now comprises 11 centers around the world – New York, Houston, Washington, D.C., Southern California, Northern California, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Manila, Melbourne and Mumbai.

POLICY AND BUSINESS “Our definition of Asia extends from Japan in the East all the way to include Iran in the West. It includes Australia and New Zealand,” says Lanham. In an effort to increase understanding of Asian policy, the Center hosts regular evening lectures by renowned scholars and authors. ARTS AND CULTURE “People can come here and see a concert of Iranian music or an exhibition of Chinese ceramics,” says Lanham. This month’s events include Coleman Barks and Friends Bring to Life Mystical Power of Rumi’s Poetry. “Barks is the leading English-language translator of the Persian poet Rumi. He brings with him a percussionist, a cellist and a dancer. It’s kind of a multimedia performance celebrating the work of Rumi,” he explains. EDUCATION In addition to hosting public programs and lectures, the 3,000sf Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center is dedicated to education and learning. Family days include crafts, dance and presentations. Adult classes will include Persian calligraphy and Tai Chi. The Asia Center is also organizing school tours. “Our mission,” explains Lanham, “is to bring Asians and Americans together to confront shared problems and challenges, to share with Americans the richness of Asian culture and to prepare them for a shared future.” Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd. Houston, TX 77004 713.496.9901 www.asiasociety.org/texas

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SARAH STEWART age

ROBERT HESS age

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Virgo

occupation

origin

Designer of hand printed scarves and wraps. www.shopsarahstewart.com

people of houston

German/Dutch

occupation Regional Executive for South Texas / Managing Director, U.S. Trust

Photography by Anthony Rathbun

1. SARAH STEWART

ISRAEL A. OREGON origin Mexico City, Mexico

• What do you do in your spare time? Lots of things – yoga, tennis, run, draw, read – hang out with my kids, friends and family. • What was the best concert you ever attended? Rolling Stones when I was in high school. • What is your favorite place to hang out? Home or on my yoga mat. • If you could only wear one cosmetic product, what would it be? Toenail polish. • Where would you like a vacation home? Bali, Indonesia. We lived in Indonesia when my kids were babies. I love that part of the world. It is so peaceful. • What’s in your closet that you just can’t let go of? I have an amazing sequined cocktail dress that was my mom’s. It’s still beautiful.

2. ROBERT HESS • • • •

If you could meet a celebrity, who would it be? General George S. Patton. What is one thing you can’t live without? Flip-flops because I love the beach. If you never had to work, what would you do? Exactly what I’m doing right now. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would add a little more grey in my life; I wouldn’t be so black and white. • What is your favorite movie? Lonesome Dove. • What’s your favorite room in your house? Kitchen – I like to cook and it’s a family gathering place.

3. ISRAEL A. OREGON • If you never had to work, what would you do? I would volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club. • Where are you going on your next vacation? Puerto Rico (again). Love that little island. • Would you rather cook, dine out or take out? If it’s a weekend dine out, cook if I have company over and take out after a long day at work. 28. may 12 | www.002mag.com

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Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green and the girls are pretty… Guns N’ Roses

Pastel and peacock combine to make this soft take on the vibrant show bird. The ultralight fabric is ideal in these warm temps. Light peacock Sammy Short Short @ www.showmeyourmumu.com Convertible bralettes are nice enough for those times when a sports bra just isn’t appropriate. Teal striped bralette (part of a twopack) @ Target

We love the material of this denim shirt. It’s more silk drape than stiff denim. Split back provides extra ventilation. Denim split back top @ Anthropologie

For those rare days when the heat factor isn’t 100% suffocating yet, hippie-chic ankle booties are a sweet balance to shorts. Low Minnetonka bootie @ Nordstrom

Top off your boho look with round sunglasses, this year’s twist to the classic aviator. This oversized version with arrows at the temples scream roadtrip/festival/summer! Kelley Walker round, oversize sunglasses @ www.gilt.com

That messy curl, texture thing is easy to create. Follow these easy steps. Air or blow dry first. Take sections (large for loose look/smaller for tighter look) and wrap around the barrel, away from you. Don’t hold down too tight or you will get a crimp from the clamp or better yet, invest in these new clipless wands. The gals at 002 are particularly fond of Cloud Nine’s Wand. It creates luscious, shiny locks with no damage. (If you don’t have a clampless iron, take the clamp off with a screwdriver or leave it closed while you wrap.) Do your whole head. Spray and then rake your fingers through to break up curls. Practice makes perfect! This creates texture so your kinks just add to the nonchalant look of it. This is my go-to look year round. C9 Wand @ www.cloudninehairusa.com may 12 | www.002mag.com .29

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FAVORITES

5 TIPS FOR ACHIEVING YOUR PERFECT PRACTICE

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

blue tree yoga

EDUARDO KRUMHOLZ+JENNIFER BUERGERMEISTER

1824 SPRING ST. HOUSTON, TX 77007 | 713.839.9642 | WWW.BLUETREEYOGA.COM

EDUARDO: The most important tip is to know yourself, understand your intention and be kind to your body. Thoughts are the most powerful tool we have. Our body will yoke with our mind only if we leave it open enough to accept what we are and what we can become.

JENNY: 1. Learn about your dosha (body constitution and strengths and weaknesses). Enjoy the journey; take it slow. 2. Listen to your body’s intuition and let your practice bring you into natural alignment with directed energy flow. 3. Follow your breath. Yoga is 100% about the quality (not quantity) of the breaths you take. 4. Take more time for yourself, read more books and relax more than ever. 5. Meditation is an important component of balancing the mindbody. Great benefits come from stillness with focus on quality breathing into the area of the heart at least once a day for 5 minutes.

EDUARDO Place for coffee: Red Rock, San Jose California City to shop: Mexico City Travel destination: Paris Wine: Whatever Jenny is serving. JENNY Place for coffee: Catalina’s City to shop: NYC Travel destination: South India Wine: Simi Cabernet, Grand Cru St. Emilion, Chateau Neuf du Pape, Chateau Beaucastel Cote du Rhone and Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon

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HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS BUSINESS? Eduardo: My dad was a physician and a philanthropist; I am a trained engineer and scientist and have practiced Yoga for many years. After my dad passed away I wanted to create a mechanism to give back to the community as he did and decided to go back to school and study Ayurvedic Science. At the same time I had the blessing of meeting Jenny and our hopes, ideas and vision were the same: to provide the best quality yoga practices to anyone in a holistic manner incorporating ayurvedic principles; to provide an eco-conscious space in which to practice Yoga; to increase heart consciousness where the virtues of gratitude and generosity flow in abundance; to change the community one heart at a time. Jenny: Many years of yoga practice (11 years in various locations all over Houston) and SEVA (Community Service) led me to the “business of yoga.” My student Bruce Cameron was the greatest inspiration in 2007 to open the first studio Jennyoga. Blue Tree Yoga was inspired after practicing at Bryan Kest Studios in Santa Monica and Yoga to the People in NYC. To offer donation yoga in Houston quickly became my latest inspiration as a “spiritual business” model where no one is left behind, and yoga is available to all if they want it. WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU? Eduardo: My father. Jenny: Knowledge and innovation. The inspiration to practice yoga and study spiritual psychology came in college from the teachings of three scholars at the University of Houston (1994-1999) – Dr. Roger Maley, Dr. Michael Doran and Dr. Lloyd Swenson – and the great yoga teachers who inspired me in the early/mid 2000s including Robert Boustany, Shiva Rea, Jonny Kest, Ana Forrest, David Williams and Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri. I always give reverence to my loved ones and teachers, especially those who have since transitioned. I consider them my collective guru. I am also a big fan of Scott Blossom from Berkeley, CA, with whom I recently studied at Kripalu. WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER STUDIOS? Eduardo: Care for community and the individuality of the student through ayurvedic principles. Jenny: We use infrared heat technology which is a very quiet and unobtrusive way to warm a studio, detox and safely practice yoga. We offer Houston’s first alldonation yoga program at Blue Tree Yoga Studios. We collaborated with New Living and The Green Painter and have an annex donation program in Rice Village on Kirby. We only use non-toxic paint and American Clay from New Living which releases uplifting negative ions. We also serve free purified water with elevated ph levels, offer massage, Ayurveda (the medicine of India) and Vedic Counseling. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITES THINGS YOGA RELATED RIGHT NOW? Eduardo: I enjoy the peace and overall well-being that yoga brings to my life. Pose? They change with the season, lately I enjoy dragon pose. Playlist? Any Desert Dwellers playlist. Jenny: Pose? Shadow Warrior and Uddiyana Bandha. Bringing great attention to the bones, internal organs and energetic flow. Playlist? I recently mixed Shakti Power Vinyasa with Yogi Tunes founder Rara Avis from the Desert Dwellers: www.yogitunes.com/content/jennifer-buergermeister. WHAT DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN? Eduardo: Kriya, Ashtanga, Yoga Warriors and Ayurvedic Counseling. Jenny: Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Spirituality and Yogic Philosophy. I also have a masters in psychology.

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things i like

LOVE

Need I say more? Available at DeVille Fine Jewelry, starts at $870.

Photography by Sofia van der Dys

By Carla Valencia de Martinez

OMG, HOW CUTE IS THIS GUMMY BEAR NIGHTLIGHT? IF THIS DOESN’T INSTANTLY MAKE YOU SMILE, YOU NEED TO LIGHTEN UP. AVAILABLE AT KUHLLINSCOMB.

I don’t know about you, but I love perks. And I love the perks of my Platinum Card. Granted, I used to love the Continental perks affiliated with the card which sadly are no more thanks to the United merger (ugh). And rather than explaining how the point system works, I’ll tell you how I’ve most recently used the perks. In October we went to California and were able to book our entire stay at the Bacara Resort & Spa with our points, as well as secure upgrades in our room, $100 towards a spa visit and late checkout at Carmel Valley Ranch. Most recently, an AmEx concierge helped me locate two tickets to the Florence and The Machine show coming this month in a particular section, and I haven’t bought one plane ticket for the last four trips I’ve taken. Well, except for the 10% price of the ticket that United makes me pay for my infant who sits on my lap. For the actual details on the perks of an American Express Platinum card, visit www.americanexpress.com. Oh, by the way, they aren’t an advertiser, although I wish they were… 32. may 12 | www.002mag.com

Two things I love! HoustonTidbits.com + Chanel. HoustonTidbits.com is giving away a vintage black classic quilted Chanel bag worth over $2,500. Just sign up for their hip emails, or share it with your friends, and you are entered for this vintage statement piece.

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Sofia van der Dy

It’s a complete coincidence that this page is so colorful! I love Elaine Turner’s take on the flipflop. Foam and rubber merge to create a chic sandal appropriate for more than a pool day.

Camilla Frank’s designs are perfect for the summer. Either poolside or beachside, the designs are fabulous! Available at Neiman Marcus + Tootsies.

THINK OF THESE AS LEGOS® FOR ADULTS! I LOVE THAT THEY STACK AND STORE. PRICES START AT $19.99 AT THE CONTAINER STORE. INSIDE: SUPER-HYDRATING VITA COCO WATERS. WWW.VITACOCO.COM

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chris akin THE MENIL COLLECTION

Volunteer or employed? Employed. How long have you been doing this? For almost 16 years. I first visited the Menil in 1992 to see the Magritte show. I was still in college at the time, and I kept coming back to see every show I could. I started working at the museum when the Cy Twombly Gallery opened in 1995. And this year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Menil. Funny story to share? During the landmark exhibition, Kazimir Malevich: Suprematism, in 2003, a young couple paused in front of me in the gallery and said they wanted me to see something. Her boyfriend said, “Look at this.” On her hip was a tattoo reproducing the great Russian abstract painter’s Black Square and Red Square of 1915. Favorite exhibit? Richard Serra Drawing: A Retrospective organized by the Menil Drawing Institute and Study Center. This Menil show made its debut at the Metropolitan Museum in New York then traveled to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. It’s now come home for its ultimate presentation. The artist has even created two massive wall-size drawings exclusively for the Menil.

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Who is your favorite artist? Pablo Picasso. What do you consider the hidden treasure here? Max Neuhaus’ Sound Figure, 2007. It’s one of the artist’s rare – and invisible – ‘sound sculptures,’ which you experience as you approach the front doors of the museum. To some it sounds like a haunting echo or a faraway train. Do you paint/sculpt/craft? I make photographs and drawings. I recently showed new photographs to the reviewers at The Meeting Place, a biennial FotoFest event held at the Doubletree, and my drawings will be on view until May 15, 2012, at the Pacific Northwest College of Art as part of the Day Job exhibition curated by Nina Katchadourian. What do you think would occur if your museum came alive at night? An alarm would go off! If you could take a piece home with you, what would it be? I wouldn’t even think of it! I’m a security guard!

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the Watch keepers

Our city is a mecca Of art and entertainment With a bevy Of places tO visit. We WOndered What the dOcents, security guards, gallery Watchers, etc., thOught frOm behind the scenes as they Oversee the hundreds Of guests that visit frOm near and far. Photography by Cody Bess shot on location at The Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater at the Asia Society Texas Center | Compiled by Carla Valencia de Martinez may 12 | www.002mag.com .35

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Volunteer or employed? Both How long have you been doing this? I have been a docent at the MFAH for 14 years and started to work as a gallery guide for Family Programs about 18 months ago. Oddest thing you've seen? At the MFAH, actually two things. 1) A Planisphere, the 18th-century â&#x20AC;&#x153;GPS and Computer,â&#x20AC;? in the Life and Luxury: The Art of Living in Eighteen Century Paris exhibition. 2) The Porcelain Carpet by Marek Cecula in the Shifting Paradigms exhibition. Odd, but both are also beautiful and captivating. Favorite exhibit? MOMA at the MFAH. Who is your favorite artist? Franz Marc, German Expressionism. What do you consider the hidden treasure here? The Pre-Columbian Gold collection.

What other museums do you always take your visitors to? The Museum of Natural History and the Rothko Chapel. What do you think would occur if your museum came alive at night? That everything comes alive, with lots of energy, color and light. The people in portraits and in sculptures, the animals and plants in still life paintings, and all the things in landscape paintings would start talking about what they saw happening during the day, about the visitors, the children, the staff, the docents, all speaking different languages but understanding each other perfectly. Everybody and everything would stay in their allocated spaces though. If you could take a piece home with you, what would it be? Seated Woman by Picasso

Zully WisnieWski MFAH

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Volunteer or employed? Employed. How long have you been doing this? Working for the Houston Zoo for over 6 years now. I have been in the guest relations field for over 15 years overall. I came here from Walt Disney World. Funny story to share? When our animatronic dinosaur exhibit was here two years ago (it’s coming back this summer) people would actually ask us if the exhibit, and the dinosaurs, are real, like “Jurassic Park.” Some were quite disappointed when we told them no. Favorite exhibit? The new elephant expansion that opened in October 2011 is really exciting. It’s fascinating to see our baby Asian elephants, Baylor and Tupelo, playing together in the new pool. What did you last daydream about on a slow day? Believe it or not, being busy again. Who is your favorite artist? Edgar Degas. Do you paint/sculpt/craft? No, I’m a very bad artist actually. Some of our animals are much more talented than me; they can actually paint some wonderful pieces. We do art shows every couple of years to raise funds for orangutan and elephant conservation. The last one on March 10 at the G Gallery raised more than $23,000. What other museums do you always take your visitors to? Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. What do you think would occur if your museum came a live at night? Actually, this is one “museum” that is very alive at night. If you could take an animal home with you, what would it be? I really love our giraffes, but I’m not too sure my one-bedroom apartment could handle one.

napoleon rossi HOUSTON ZOO

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timothy gonzalez

THE STATION MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

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Volunteer or employed? Employed (Curator at Station Museum). How long have you been doing this? 4 years. Funny story to share? We get all sorts of characters in our area hitting us up for all kinds of things especially money and cigarettes. There was one instance when in broad daylight a naked woman, obviously high on something, frantically asked for a cigarette and proceeded to walk away without flinching as both curators and director stood in awe as she walked away. Favorite exhibit? The Station Museum’s 2007 group exhibition Apertura Colombia, mostly for Andrés Sierra’s series Karma Sutra. Who is your favorite artist? Michael St. John, Andrés Sierra, Stephan Doitschinoff, Ryan McGinley, Cherif Benhelima, Slava Mogutin, Date Farmers, Leigh Bowery… the list is too long for this article. Do you paint/sculpt/craft? In addition to curating I’m also a photographer and help with catalog design for the museum. What other museums do you always take your visitors to? The Menil, CAMH and Project Row Houses are usually the first stops. It’s a great start in showcasing Houston’s diverse art scene. What do you think would occur if your museum came alive at night? If I had to go by our current exhibition, there would probably be a violent protest followed by a sleep-in.

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emily griffith CAMH

Volunteer or employed? I am employed as a member of CAMH’s FAQteam (Frequently Asked Questions team). We’re available Thursdays – Sundays to help answer questions about the exhibitions, about contemporary art in general, or give quick on-the-spot and/or scheduled tours. How long have you been doing this? Almost one year. Oddest thing you’ve seen? Middle school kids spending more at the gift shop than I ever have! Favorite exhibit? Donald Moffett: The Extravagant Vein, which was on view earlier this year. What did you last daydream about on a slow day? Summer travel plans with my husband – somewhere cool to escape the Houston heat! Who is your favorite artist? There are too many to list, but I have to include Gerhard Richter, William Kentridge, Francesca Woodman and Rineke Dijkstra.

What do you consider the hidden treasure here? The Zilkha Gallery on the lower level – an intimate space, sometimes overlooked by visitors. What do you think would occur if your museum came alive at night? Since we are a noncollecting institution, the art on view is always different. I think the walls would have some great stories to tell about all of the thought-provoking and ground-breaking shows we’ve had. If you could take a piece home with you, what would it be? One of Cindy Sherman’s Untitled Film Stills from our current exhibition, The Deconstructive Impulse: Women Artists Reconfigure the Signs of Power, 1973-1991. What other museums do you always take your visitors to? The Menil Collection.

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Adrien WAng

THE HEALTH MUSEUM

Volunteer or employed? Volunteer. How long have you been doing this? 10 months. Funny story to share? It always makes me smile to see children with the Type A personality in my dissection class – I see future surgeons in the making. Oddest thing you’ve seen? People complain about 4 dollar-a-gallon gasoline but not 4 dollar-a-cup coffee. How the human mind works always perplexes me. Favorite exhibit? Cells, the Universe Inside Us and Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. What did you last daydream about on a slow day? Horseback riding at the base at the Tian Shan mountains; also practicing medicine in the villages of the Himalayas. What do you consider the hidden treasure here? I think the museum itself is a hidden treasure in the grand scheme of things. Many Houstonians do not know much about it yet. I especially enjoy the special exhibits about biological sciences and human physiology we put on regularly. Do you paint/sculpt/craft? I don’t paint, sculpt or craft, but I suture well and take pride in it. After all, it is some sort of needlecraft, right?

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What do you think would occur if your museum came alive at night? It would be quite scary if the exhibits in the Health Museum really came alive at night. I think I’ll call the transplant doctors at St. Luke’s hospital for an organ harvest party if it indeed happened. I am sure they will enjoy the plethora of live organs. If you could take a piece home with you, what would it be? I like the bicycle-riding skeleton in the museum. It’s beautiful to see how the mechanics of human body work in synchrony.

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Volunteer or employed? Children’s Museum of Houston Jhin Family 2012 Volunteer of the Year awardee. How long have you been doing this? 3 years. Funny story to share? I volunteer for the Children’s Museum of Houston Science Workshop outreach program held at Edison Middle School. One day, a little mouse ran across the room and everyone freaked and screamed. Let’s say those who remained calm were mainly the girls. Oddest thing you’ve seen? How easily everybody gets along. Everyone is different outside of Science Workshop. Inside, they act as if they’ve known each other forever. Favorite exhibit? The Museum’s EcoStation exhibit because I love being outside and helping the environment. What did you last daydream about on a slow day? Me playing with a puppy, a Husky with one blue eye and one brown eye. Who is your favorite artist? Van Gogh. What do you consider the hidden treasure here? The garden/atrium at Edison Middle School. No one ever paid attention to it until Science Workshop came to fix it up. At the Museum, it’s the Museum itself. Have you seen what’s inside? What do you think would occur if your museum came alive at night? I would invite all the little kids I know and let them have some crazy fun. But I wouldn’t let them go too crazy.

laura garcia CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON

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architecture + design Photography by paulrdavisphoto.com

11,000 4 X 6 PHOTOGRAPHS + 135 HOURS TO INSTALL= THE OPTICAL CHAPEL

OU’LL JUST HAVE TO TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT THAT THIS WAS AN AMAZING INSTALLATION.LAST MONTH, PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID A. BROWN CREATED THE OPTICAL CHAPEL FOR THE F STOPS HERE, A GROUP EXHIBITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOTOFEST 2012. PAUL DAVIS, LOKEY PHOTO, GEORGE HIXSON, EZEKIEL SOLIS WERE ALL PART OF THE GROUP SHOW. “THE OPTICAL CHAPEL INSTALLATION IS AN EXPLORATION INTO TOO MUCH INFORMATION. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, MY PRACTICE HAS FOCUSED ON PERCEPTION, EXPLORING THE BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL FACTORS THAT HELP US INDIVIDUALLY CONSTRUCT A SHARED REALITY. MY INTENT WITH THE OPTICAL CHAPEL WAS TO MAKE A CONTEMPLATIVE SPACE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCT OF TOO MUCH INFORMATION.” – DAVID A. BROWN

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David A. Brown (DABFOTO) 713.416.2633 mail@dabfoto.com www.dabfoto.com

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L ocal FLICKS

By Sarah Gish

THERE SEEMS TO BE A TREND THAT WE HOPE REMAINS PERMANENT IN HOUSTON – A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF FILMS ARE BEING MADE HERE. SARAH GISH AND LANCE SCOTT WALKER BREAK IT DOWN.

H-TOWN=MOVIE TOWN “SO MANY MORE HOME-GROWN FILMS ARE BEING MADE FROM THE GROUND UP HERE,” HOUSTON FILM COMMISSIONER RICK FERGUSON RECENTLY TOLD ME. THIS IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT THERE WAS A SUBSTANTIAL CUT IN THE STATE DOLLARS THAT FLOW TO FILMMAKERS. I DECIDED TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME NEW PRODUCTIONS THAT WERE MADE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD AND FOUND THAT BEYOND RECENT BIG HOUSTON-MADE HITS LIKE TRANSFORMERS, TREE OF LIFE, PUNCTURE AND THUNDER SOUL, THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER FILMS WORTH WRITING HOME ABOUT.

“The inspiration for my documentary came from my own personal tragedy when my wife and I lost a baby in the eighth month of pregnancy,” King West Pictures producer/writer/director/Katy resident Kevin Douglas West told me about his selffunded documentary, DONOR MILK (www.kingwestpictures.com/donormilk), a touching film about grieving mothers as they accept their loss and honor their child’s memory by donating to Human Milk Banking Association donor centers. Also inspired by her personal experiences, filmmaker Michelle Mower, a lifelong PK (Preachers Kid), watched an episode of “Seventh Heaven,” the TV series about a preacher and his family, and thought to herself, “Man, this is cheesy. Someone should make a movie or TV show about what it’s really like being a PK.” So the former Southwest Alternate Media Project Program Coordinator did – THE PREACHER’S DAUGHTER (www.thepreachersdaughter.com) is her directorial debut that was shot entirely in and around Houston and stars many of Houston’s most talented thespians. Funded partially out of her own pocket and partially by investors, the film screened last month at the River Oaks Theatre at a benefit for her former employer.

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Richmond native Josh Danziger as Noah, who shares a disease called folie à deux (aka ICD-10, F.24) with his childhood playmate, Emily (Olesya Rulin) – a strange but actual psychological disorder brought about by a shared traumatic experience, in this case a horrific school bus accident the two experienced as children. The plan was to shoot the film entirely in Michigan, but Josh convinced director Aaron Rottinghaus to shoot here, they saved gobs of money, and the rest is history. Other homegrown films include GLOW: THE STORY OF THE GORGEOUS LADIES OF WRESTLING (www.glowthemovie.com), a new release by Houston-based filmmakers Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb, which chronicles the rise and fall of the first ever all-female wrestling show (how can you not be drawn to a film with that premise?!). And Jersey Village native Robbie Pickering’s film, NATURAL SELECTION, is now on the arthouse circuit and recently received several awards at Austin’s SXSW Festival, including jury and audience awards for Best Narrative.

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To wrap this all up, I must pay homage to those who focused their lenses on Houston itself, perhaps inspired by the Bayou City’s 175th anniversary last year. Houston Arts and Media’s Mike Vance took his recent doc, HOUSTON: A NATION’S CAPITAL (www.houstonartsandmedia.org/nations%20capitol.html), to WorldFest last year where it won the Platinum Documentary Award. And the guys behind the beloved HOUSTON: It’s Worth It campaign, Houston-based ttweak, just released INTERESTING TIMES: TRACKING HOUSTON’S TRANSFORMATIONS THROUGH 30 YEARS OF SURVEYS (www.kinder.rice.edu) about rock star sociolo-

(www.madnessoftwo.com) is a fascinating film starring

gist Stephen Klineberg and his annual Houston surveys of our community. And in the works is LONE STAR MOD: MIDCENTURY HOUSTON ARCHITECTURE by filmmaker Sam Wainwright Douglas who hails from Houston and credits the many films he saw at the River Oaks Theatre for inspiring him to make movies.

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DAN JACKSON

FLICKS

DAN JACKSON DIRECTED A MOVIE CALLED OPEN GATE, A TEXAS CRIME DRAMA FILMED IN ATLANTA, TEXAS, AND TOLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A RODEO CLOWN – WELL, A BULLFIGHTER. Interview by Lance Scott Walker Photography by A Certain Film Productions, LLC

It was the Cass County Rodeo in the film, is that right? We really just used their facility. We kind of created our own rodeo, but it was different, for sure. You know, typical thing where it started raining on us and everything else that could go wrong does… Well, Houstonians can’t even comprehend a rodeo that takes place in the rain… No, for sure, because they’re used to the big arena rodeos. I grew up in Lufkin, so I have a very different take on rodeo. You guys have a pretty big rodeo out there, right? Yeah, Lufkin’s got a decent-sized – it’s not bad, it’s a PRCA event. It’s an actual professional event, but it’s still fairly small by attendance standards. There’s no – there’s no actual entertainment involved. It’s great, man. I grew up going to it as a little kid, going to that rodeo. You know, every year that was the big event in town. I grew up idolizing Quail Dobbs and Leon Coffee. The bullfighters were the guys who I liked best. Those guys that, you know, went in and went after the bull. So that’s what inspired you to do OPEN GATE from that perspective? Yeah, absolutely. I knew I wanted to do a film about a guy who was – it’s funny, I was calling them “rodeo clown” for the longest time, but when you’re around the guys who do it, you wanna call them “bullfighters.” I knew I wanted to do a film about a bullfighter from early on, just because I always thought that was such a different profession. You know, they get paid less money, they’re not in the competition, yet they’re put on the line more than actual riders. They’re such characters. Yeah, they are. They’re fearless guys. They’re pretty amazing, and when you’re around them and you’re down close to them and you can really see the detail of how they work, it’s amazing, man. They really understand the timing of the bulls and they go in there, you know, they slap them at just the right time … it’s almost like a matador. They’re not necessarily fast, but they’re quick. They know how to

move their bodies and kind of slink around and just barely miss the horns and move on, man. It’s crazy. So what was the biggest challenge getting down there? Your camera is right down there on the floor with the bulls. The biggest challenge was time. When you shoot a micro-budget film – and we shot the whole film in 18 days – we were just runnin’ and gunnin’. And you know, we had two days to shoot every rodeo scene, and so we’re really just trying to have enough time to even get enough rides in to cover all the angles that you want to cover. But second behind that is definitely dealing with the animals. We actually had a bull get loose on set one night, and I was there – we were watching it. It was the scene where he goes and checks the corral, and the bull was running around looking at the fence, and I knew something was off. And this is like a six-foot fence. And out of nowhere, he took off and just completely cleared it. I’m 6’2”, so I’m standing – the fence was as tall as me, almost. And then he went into the darkness, so we didn’t know where he went. And I looked over to the guy who owned the bull and he goes, “I ain’t never seen him do that.” That’s not good, m an! And then a guy comes running out of the darkness and he says, “No, guys, you don’t understand – he’s loose out in the open by your camera equipment, where your crew is. Your vans and stuff.” And so the AD got on the horn and told everybody – as calm as he could – said, “Be advised, there’s a bull on the loose. Please get to your cars.” And everybody thought it was a joke because he was so calm! Something like that’s gotta happen.

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Know how to boil crawfish IT’s COOl TO _____________________.

Photography by Jill Hunter

ouch!

EVERYONE’S DOING IT. IT’S CRAWFISH SEASON AND YOU MIGHT AS WELL LEARN HOW IT’S DONE. ROLANDO SOZA BRINGS MORE THAN A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE IN CONTEMPORARY FINE DINING TO HIS ROLE AS EXECUTIVE CHEF AT BISTRO ALEX WHICH FEATURES HIS SPIN ON TEXAS CREOLE FARE. WE FIGURED HE’D BE THE PERFECT PRO TO SHOW US THE ROPES. PRIOR TO JOINING THE BISTRO ALEX OPENING TEAM, HE SERVED AS A SOUS CHEF FOR BRENNAN’S OF HOUSTON, A BRENNAN’S FAMILY OF RESTAURANTS FLAGSHIP IN MIDTOWN. SOZA FIRST WORKED AT BRENNAN’S OF HOUSTON IN 1999 AS A LINE COOK AFTER EARNING A DEGREE IN CULINARY ARTS FROM HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WHERE HE GRADUATED WITH HONORS. Ingredients (for approximately 40 pounds of crawfish, 2 to 3 pounds of crawfish per person) • 2½ boxes or bags of crab boil (approximately one pound each) • 1 cup of Crystal hot sauce • 1½ cups of white vinegar • 4 bay leaves • 3 tablespoons of cayenne pepper • 1½ cups of salt for seasoning; 1 pound for purging • 10 lemons, sliced in half • 4 oranges, sliced in half • 4 onions, peeled • ¼ cup of garlic In a tub or sink filled with water, purge the crawfish by soaking them in a salt bath for about an hour. The crawfish should be completely submerged. Transfer to a fresh tub or clean sink and repeat the process until you can see through the water.

UNTIL YOU’RE READY TO BOIL, KEEP THE LIVE CRAWFISH FRESH AND HEALTHY – IDEALLY IN A COOL PLACE.

Fill your pot with water, add all the ingredients (minus crawfish) and bring the mixture to the boil. Once the water has been boiling for a couple of minutes, add a few test crawfish and cook for five minutes.

CHECK THE SEASONING AND ADJUST AS NECESSARY.

DON’T use crawfish that are dead – a process that can be accelerated by storage in ice or very cold water. Be careful of the sharp pinchers of live crawfish. And DON’T eat them until they’re cooked!

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Add the remainder of the crawfish you would like to cook. Once the water has come back to the boil, cook for about five minutes per batch.

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FOR SERVING, TRANSFER CRAWFISH TO A DISH AND POUR OVER SOME OF THE LIQUID FROM THE POT. ADJUST SEASON/SPICES TO TASTE.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO SUCK THE JUICE FROM THE HEAD. IT RETAINS ALL THE SPICES!

Pinch the body, then twist and pull the tail to remove meat from the shell.

Chef Rolando Soza

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002 business profile

Photography by Yahoo Sports Radio Greg Scheinman is creator of the PBS show, PROFILE with Greg Scheinman, and an associate at Insgroup Inc., Houston’s fourth largest independent insurance agency.

TRAVIS RODGERS ENJOYS TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE. NOT JUST ANY PEOPLE, TRAVIS TALKS ABOUT ATHLETES. HEADLINE GRABBING, POOR DECISION-MAKING, MORALLY MISDIRECTED, GROSSLY OVERPAID, ABSURDLY BEHAVING PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES – AND, HE’S REALLY, REALLY GOOD AT 1560 THE GAME & YAHOO! SPORTS RADIO IT. AS THE HOST OF TRAVIS RODGERS NOW! HE’S ON THE AIR AT LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED 1560AM THE GAME AND YAHOO! SPORTS RADIO. THAT’S A LOT OF TALK. PRIOR TO JOINING 1560 THE GAME AND YSR TRAVIS SPENT 15 YEARS PRODUCING THE JIM ROME SHOW, ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPORTS RADIO SHOWS OF ALL TIME. PROFILE WITH GREG SCHEINMAN CAUGHT UP WITH TRAVIS RIGHT AFTER HE GOT OFF THE AIR AND SURPRISINGLY ENOUGH, HE STILL HAD MORE TO SAY.

travis rodgers

HOST OF TRAVIS RODGERS NOW!

AFTER 15 YEARS OF PRODUCING, AT WHAT POINT DID YOU SAY, “HEY, TIME FOR MY OWN SHOW.”? My initial goal was not to be a producer. I actually wanted to do play-by-play. But I got my first paying job working with Jim Rome on his show and ended up on a trip with him where the opportunity to become a producer presented itself. 15 years later I was still there. The decision to go out on my own though coincided with my being fired from the show. Things had gotten contentious and it was time for me to leave. If they’d stayed great, who knows, I may never have left. I had been writing, producing and giving away my intellectual property for a long time. I knew I was a good producer. I’m a year into this hosting thing and I don’t have the same level of comfort yet, but I had to give it a go. WHAT’S THE BIGGEST RISK YOU’VE TAKEN? Moving to Houston by far, and not knowing a soul. I’d never been on the air before and a lot of people were expecting me to fail. My entire family is in California, so I didn’t know anyone except maybe Sean Pendergast a little bit. It was scary coming here but David Gow took a chance on me. WHEN YOU SET OUT TO DEVELOP TRN, WHAT TYPE OF SHOW DID YOU WANT TO CREATE? I had to be who I am and create the kind of show that I would want to listen to. I don’t do a super “sportsy” show. I don’t do scores, plays, mock drafts, that’s not what I want to hear. I’m not an NFL GM; I’m not going to make those decisions. I talk about situations, opinions, things that makes sense or don’t make sense to me. WHY RADIO? I wanted to do TV at first. I’m a little vain, and wanting to see yourself on TV is the first thought. Radio though was the way I found out that I could really be myself – do commentary, tease, give people a hard time, and give myself a hard time. YOU’RE ESSENTIALLY TALKING TO YOURSELF FOR FOUR PLUS HOURS A DAY… HOW DO YOU DO THAT? Adrenaline, fear, coffee…Really though, I’m absolutely terrified of having an open microphone and ten minutes of nothing to say. HOW MUCH RESEARCH DO YOU DO FOR EACH SHOW? HOW “SCRIPTED” IS IT? The biggest thing I took away from Jim was how much work was done ahead of time. It’s not scripted but I have a definite plan of what I want to say for every show. I have a very detailed outline; not typical sentences but I know where I want it to go. There are a lot of things that come to me and I jump on them at the moment and I’m naturally opinionated so I go with that but it’s 80/20 and eighty percent of the show I have laid out ahead of time. DO YOU TALK AT ALL AT HOME? I’m usually pretty quiet when I get home. I need about an hour and a half after I get off the air. I get all my talking genes out during the day. WHAT DO YOU NEVER GET ASKED THAT YOU ALWAYS WISH SOMEONE WOULD ASK YOU? That’s a good one…I don’t know. People always want to know about my time with Jim and those are the questions I like the least. Maybe about how awesome I was at baseball in college? (Travis admits wholeheartedly that he in fact was not awesome at baseball in college.) BIGGEST PET PEEVE? People who want to talk sports minutia. Don’t ask me that. If you listen to my show and you haven’t figured that out about me already then I can’t help you.

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EVENT TEXAS CHILDREN’S PAVILION FOR WOMEN SOIREE WHY PAVILION GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION WHERE TOOTSIES WHEN FEBRUARY 22

Stephanie Hertzog, Carolyn Dorros

Neekie Kashani, Katherine Whaley, Jenna Beth Whaley

Photography by Kim Coffman

A crowd of Houston’s fashionistas and supporters of Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women were welcomed to a gathering at Tootsies to celebrate the new Pavilion which provides labor and delivery services. Now complete, the Pavilion is among the nation’s premier maternal and newborn centers. This celebration was all about girl power – real women including glowing moms-to-be strutted down the runway in spring’s latest fashions. Reality star and Pavilion’s new resident, Dr. Jen Arnold (from TLC’s “The Little Couple”). filmed throughout the night for an upcoming episode. Guests enjoyed light bites by Tony’s catering and takeaway boxes of delightful sweets from Picnic.

Holly Dinsmore, Ashley Wetzel

Laura Robertson, Catherine Giuffre

Katherine Houston, Michele Luke, Ashley Landers

Belinda Harris, Shelly Kidney

Mickey Rosmarin, Jen Arnold

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WIDE-EYED Darcel’s whimsical one-eyed egg illustrations are just hilarious. Whether portraying a famous personality or in these humorous coffee mugs – they never fail to put a smile on your face. “Being Alone Sucks” Ceramic Coffee Cup, www.darceldisappoints.bigcartel.com

MENtertainment By Alex Rosa

FASHION BRO-MANCE Houston-finest menswear company, Hamilton Shirts, is collaborating with style tastemaker Nick Wooster in a 26-shirt collection available this fall. The collection unites classic shirting with state-of-the-art edginess. We can’t wait! Available at MORTAR and online at www.hamilton1883.com.

FESTI-WOW Houston’s largest outdoor music festival is back. Needless to say, the fourth edition of Free Press Summerfest is full of awesomeness. Acts like Big Freedia, Best Coast, Diplo and Young the Giant are among 160 national and local artists to perform at Allen Parkway. The 2-day festival takes place at Buffalo Bayou’s Eleanor Tinsley Park, June 2 and 3. The festival also promotes visual arts, displaying installations and artwork of the city’s most prominent artists. For the multi-sensorial experience, ask about the “Fancy Pants” tent special. www.fpsf.com

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HOLY MOL=Y WATER We all know how hot it gets in Houston in the summer and sometimes we just want a plain and simple way to hydrate ourselves other than water. Metromint puts a spin on ordinary water, infusing it with a hint of real mint taste. No sugar, preservatives, sweeteners or calories added. Available now at your favorite market. www.metromint.com

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Mayakoba Aerial

destination

By Sandra Ramani + Carla Valencia de Martinez Mayakoba Photography by Michael O'Bryon, Roberto Hinojos Maroma Photography by A. Gra Quagliata Capella Pedregal Photography by Robert Reck

MEXICO: TWO COASTS riviera maya + los cabos

MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA Or Mayakobahhhh…. Located in the Riviera Maya 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen, the resort is home to three properties with two more in the works. Before ground was ever broken, a team of biologists set work to preserve as much of the local flora and fauna as possible. Six miles of freshwater lagoons connect all the properties through a series of canals some of which were carved from existing cenotes. What sets Mayakoba apart is the care dedicated to the ecosystem. From day one, dunes, mangroves, freshwater lagoons, all of which are home to a bevy of indigenous fish, birds and mammals, were given the utmost respect and care. Mayakoba truly epitomizes luxury for guests and the environment. Choose from The Fairmont, Rosewood or Banyan Tree, all three are exquisite and different. The Fairmont is a wonderful family friendly option. The main pool is a warmer temperature with crosswalks, smaller coves and tons of nooks and crannies to perch for the day – perfect for kiddos. There’s also a pair of super shallow pools (think 1ft depth) for infants and toddlers. The beach pool overlooking the turquoise water is smaller and quieter. Not to be missed is breakfast at La Laguna. Seriously, one of the best buffets I’ve seen anywhere. Fresh baked mini pastries are to die for, the option of juices and smoothies are enough to make any raw foodie swoon, and a station of sopes, quesadillas and eggs are worthy of a second trip. Rosewood is the perfect romantic getaway or book one of the larger casitas for a bachelorette or family getaway. Modern warm design abounds throughout the suites with private plunge pools, rooftop sundecks, garden showers and individual docks. You’ll find yourself wishing your home looked like this. Not to be missed, and reason alone to book here, is the beach pool. An infinity pool overlooks the Caribbean with poolside cabanas surrounding the highly coveted chaises around the pool. The service is sublime with the friendliest staff with permanent smiles. The beach menu is perfection with a variety of ceviches and figure-friendly options. I loved the complimentary sunglass cleaning service. The Banyan Tree balances 4 ecosystems perfectly: the mangroves, dunes, low forests and coral reefs. It is the epitome of tranquility and stillness. For authentic Thai and Asian flavors do not miss the intimacy of dinner at Saffron. A few things to note, golf carts are used to get around at all three properties. They also have bicycles, perfect to really get to know the surroundings. Property designated SUVs are used to get to the other properties. Mayakoba is also home to El Camaleón Golf Club, a Greg Norman designed golf course, which is also host to the only PGA Tour event in Mexico. On-site babysitting is available for an added cost and is excellent. Not to be missed: boat tour of Mayakoba. It offers excellent bird watching, a better understanding of the environment, and you just might get lucky and see one of the crocs. www.mayakoba.com –Carla Valencia de Martinez

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MAROMA RESORT & SPA, RIVIERA MAYA Though it’s just 20 minutes from Cancun airport, this dreamy resort feels worlds apart from the tourist fray, thanks to its setting on about 25 jungle acres of a former coconut plantation. Lush foliage, vibrant gardens and plenty of parrots and butterflies fill the property, which sits on what’s arguably one of the best beaches in the area (think wide, white and powder-soft, topped with a fine layer of cooling pink coral dust). With stark white buildings that offer a dramatic contrast to the Caribbean’s blues and greens, this getaway lives up to that term by transporting guests from the minute they pass through the gates. Maroma is part of the Orient-Express brand, which prides itself on running places that feel true to their location, so it’s no surprise that, as with the setting, the rest of the hotel is unmistakably authentic, too. The simple-yet-elegant rooms and public spaces feature local materials like thatch, ironwood and shell fossils, plus antique accents (like doors from an 18-century hacienda) and the handiwork of local artisans. At night, the entire place is lit with thousands of candles, adding to the magical vibe. Local influences are also evident in the open-air, Mayan-inspired spa, where treatments use products custom-made with natural ingredients like avocado, papaya seeds and muscovado sugar. (The Kinan Ritual, in which two therapists cocoon you in herbinfused cotton sheets, scrub you with a mix of honey and sea salt, then perform a choreographed four-hand massage, is worth the splurge.) In the kitchen, Chef Jose Pablo Loza – a veteran of Mexico City’s top eateries and winner of a Best Mexican Young Chef award – draws upon Yucatan and Mediterranean influences to create dishes like salmon pizetta with guacamole and soft-shell crab with achiote and habanero. The beachside Freddy’s Bar stocks over 100 kinds of tequila and serves fresh ceviche prepared tableside. For guests who want to explore, Maroma is 45 minutes from Cancun and an easy drive to eco-activities and archeological sites like Tulum. But we say save the tours for another trip: There is so much to do at this haven – from cooking, tequila and Spanish classes to just lazing on your private terrace or in your hot tub – that it would be a shame to leave. This may be a five-star spot (a distinction definitely reflected in the prices), but the warm service and thoughtful amenities are definitely homegrown. www.maromahotel.com

Fairmont

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Mayakoba Crocodiles

CHOOSE FROM THE FAIRMONT, ROSEWOOD OR BANYAN TREE. ALL THREE ARE EXQUISITE AND DIFFERENT. Maroma Resort

Maroma Resort

STARK WHITE BUILDINGS THAT OFFER A DRAMATIC CONTRAST TO THE CARIBBEAN’S BLUES AND GREENS

Banyan Tree Lobby Exterior

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Beach Bonfire

Capella Pedregal

Spa Sauna

CAPELLA PEDREGAL, LOS CABOS El Farralon Seaside

IT TURNS OUT THIS 984-FOOT TUNNEL – THE ONLY PRIVATELY OWNED ONE IN MEXICO – WAS CARVED THROUGH THE HEART OF A MOUNTAIN THAT SEPARATES THE CITY FROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN, JUST SO THE HOTEL COULD BE BUILT ON 24 SECLUDED, BEACHFRONT ACRES ON THE OTHER SIDE.

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Most of the upscale resorts (and celebrity homes) in Los Cabos sit on a stretch of road between quaint San Jose del Cabo and touristy Cabo San Lucas, backed by the ocean on one side and mountains on the other. So it was a little surprising as our taxi to Capella Pedregal, one of the most recent five-star openings in the area, sped past these other hideaways and headed straight for the fray of Cabo San Lucas – then kept driving through town and out to a tunnel on the other side. It turns out this 984-foot tunnel – the only privately owned one in Mexico – was carved through the heart of a mountain that separates the city from the Pacific Ocean, just so the hotel could be built on 24 secluded, beachfront acres on the other side. Perched on the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the ocean meets the Sea of Cortez and next to the Land’s End rock formations, Capella Pedregal may be the new kid in town, but it certainly arrived with a bang. Beginning with your welcome at the open-air, ocean-view reception pavilion, where each guest is met by a Personal Assistant, it’s clear the hotel has a flair for making an impression. Rooms and beach casitas are chic and cheery, with custom furnishings accented with splashes of colorful fabric and artisanal handicrafts; even better, all rooms have an outdoor area with a fireplace and plunge pool. The water and soft drinks in the mini-bar, as well as a welcome carafe of tequila, are complimentary, and every afternoon, guests are treated to a pre-dinner amenity like freshly made chips, guacamole and two ice-cold beers. Though Cabo is a pleasant walk away (making this one of the only resorts where you don’t need a car or taxi), there’s plenty to occupy guests on property. Contact your PA to set up a cooking class with one of the chefs, who will guide you through creating gourmet versions of Mexican favorites in the gorgeous show kitchen, then work it off with a private training session in the fitness center, which is overseen by one of LA’s top celebrity trainers. A whole day (or two) can be spent in the massive Auriga Spa, which houses 10 pod-shaped treatment suites, an indoor-outdoor pool, hot and cold wet areas, and numerous cozy relaxation lounges; services use both Organic Pharmacy products and natural local ingredients, many hand-picked by the on-staff traditional healer. Most importantly, be sure to check in with someone special: From the mood lighting of the outdoor fire pits to the dramatic beauty of the cliffside El Farallon restaurant, the mood here is ripe for romance. www.capellahotels.com/cabosanlucas

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tools+toys+ gadgets

DROPCAM HD

nternet cameras aren’t really new but nearly all streaming cameras require some tech savvy to get them up and running. Dropcam changes that with its wireless Internet-connected camera that streams live video to the web and your smartphone.

HP BEATS EDITION PAVILION LAPTOP

The Dropcam HD is a no-setup-required camera that plugs into a power outlet and connects automatically to your WiFi network. From there, Dropcam provides live streaming, video recording (DVR) and motion/audio alerts. The alerts are triggered when there is a significant change in the scene.

or many people, a laptop is a laptop. But when it comes branded with Beats™ and Beats Audio, this HP® machine stands out for many reasons. The Pavilion dm4 laptop packs everything you need to surf, compute and listen to music as the artists wanted you to hear it. The specs are impressive: a speedy 2nd-generation Intel® core i5 processor, 6GB DDR3 SDRAM memory, Intel® HD Graphics 3000 card and Beats Audio with 2 speakers and sub-woofer. The Beats Audio may sound familiar as it is from the same family of the popular Beats by Dre headphones. And, yes, the sound is incredible. Its brushed aluminum design in black and the soft-touch finish on the palm rest make the laptop look cool. It boasts HP CoolSense to keep the unit cool (temperature-wise), and the backlit keyboard is a nice touch. The battery life lasts for quite a while – up to 7.5 hours according to the specs. That equals a lot of songs. HP.com | $899 – $1,365 depending on configuration

SOL REPUBLIC HEADPHONES

You can view the stream online via the Dropcam website, view DVR recordings and even share your stream with others. I particularly like the two-audio feature and the ability to digitally pan and zoom. Make sure to download the free app on iTunes® or Google Play. Dropcam.com | $149

any celebrities now boast their own line of headphones and the good ones tend to set you back more than $100. SOL Republic is changing that with a line of headphones that deliver very good sound and durability for a more affordable price. SOL stands for “soundtrack of life” and its line consists of two styles of Amps in-ear headphones and two styles of Tracks on-ear headphones. The Tracks’ headband has a proprietary new polymer called FlexTech, which the company says makes the headphones virtually indestructible. You will hear deep bass and aggressive sound through these devices and use your cell phone with the built-in microphone. Now I just need to get them to create a High-Tech Texan® version. SOLRepublic.com | $59 Amps in-ear $129 Track HD on-ear

MICHAEL GARFIELD is known as “The High-Tech Texan®.” His radio program airs on The 9-5-0 weekdays from 12pm-2pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm. Visit his website at www.hightechtexan.com. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @hightechtexan. may 12 | www.002mag.com .55

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the chef’s special Photography by Jaime Lagdameo

chef aquiles chavez

FAVORITE SANDWICH Queso de puerco FAVORITE ICE CREAM MIX-IN/TOPPING I like it plain. FAVORITE TRUCK FOOD Tostadas de mariscos de La Guerrense by Sabina Bandera in Ensenada Baja, California, Mexico FAVORITE PICNIC SPOT Hermann Park FAVORITE SPOT TO EXERCISE/RUN Memorial Park

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Favorite late night spot for a bite? The backyard of the restaurant (where I drink beers with my cooks after a hard, busy day). Best breakfast? Laredo Taqueria (in The Heights). Best brunch? Hugo’s. What ingredient can you not live without in the kitchen and why? Salt from San Felipe in Baja, Mexico. Because it gives sustenance to everything – even life itself. What utensil can you not live without? My colorful Birkenstock shoes! What’s your pet peeve? Reggaeton music. Favorite affordable wine? Mariatinto Mexican wine (from Baja). Favorite place for dessert? Churros with homemade chocolate sauce from La Fisheria. Who are your favorite chef, restaurant and dish? Chef Arturo Fernandez from Raiz in Mexico City. La Otra Cochinita Pibil (sous vide suckling pig with recado rojo marinated in a plantain puree). Is there a food you won’t eat? I saw a documentary in Africa with Swahilis eating a gelatinous milk with blood shaken into it. I decided that was something I would not eat. Otherwise I eat everything else in the world. Do you have a cookbook published? YES: La Cocina y Las Locuras de Aquiles (The Kitchen & Crazy Thoughts of Aquiles Chavez). What is your comfort food? Italian food…especially when you need a hug. Patrenella’s is favorite in Houston.

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Do you use a recipe or wing it? I don’t use recipes because I believe you can forget the recipes but you can never forget the technique. And I follow the technique passionately. What do you see as the next food trend? Fancy authentic Mexican food from a food truck. It’s going to be very bizarre! At home, what do you keep on hand to serve drop-in guests? Mexican wine, mezcal, chocolate and coffee. What would people be surprised to find in your home refrigerator? Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (yes, in my refrigerator).

What magazine cover, other than 002’s, would you like to be featured on? Rolling Stone. Last but not least, tell us your worst client experience? Trying to cook a banquet-style dinner in a private home and the gas in their stove just went out. We asked the neighbors to use their kitchen and cooked the entire meal from the kitchen next door.

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL COWBOY 1. outside | 2. ribeye | 3. salad bar | 4.interior | 5. picanha

By Beatrice Allen Photography by Fulton Davenport

CHAMA GAÚCHA 5865 WESTHEIMER RD. HOUSTON, TX 77057 713.224.9500 | www.chamagaucha.com

MENU SELECTIONS the meats

• CORDEIRO- Flavorful leg of lamb or rack of lamb seasoned to perfection. • RIBEYE- A favorite among many, simply served with a light dusting of sea salt. • COSTELA E LOMBO DE PORCO- Succulent rack of pork ribs, or from the pork loin, sizzling with flavor. Also served dusted with parmesan. • FRANGO- Choose from marinated chicken legs or bacon-wrapped chicken breast • COSTELA- The beef rib. The rich marbling provides both the flavor and texture. • PICANHA- The house’s specialty. The prime cut of the sirloin. • FILET MIGNON- The most popular cut, served wrapped in bacon or choose bacon-wrapped chicken breast. • ALCATRA- Cut from the top sirloin, this piece of meat is tender and full of flavor. • FRALDINHA- The bottom sirloin. One of the most flavorful cuts.

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OCATED OFF WESTHEIMER, BEHIND AN IRON VEIL, LIES A PLACE THAT THRIVES ON TRADITION. CHAMA GAÚCHA WILL NOT ONLY TEACH YOU A THING OR TWO ABOUT BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSES BUT THEY WILL ALSO SHOW JUST WHAT EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE SHOULD BE.

First we need to discuss the meaning behind the name. Chama, meaning flame in Portuguese, is the main element at a Brazilian Steakhouse. Everything is kissed by flame. This fire is also indicative of the passion for the culture and tradition the gauchos (Brazilian cowboys) intend to preserve. Seated in their expansive dining room with murals of these gauchos on the wall with phrases in Portuguese plus the most put together salad bar, your experience is just beginning. The moment you are seated, your server greets you, asks you what type of water and beverage you’d like. He then explains to you the manner of dining. You have a card, the size of a coaster with their logo on both sides; one side is red, the other green. When your card sits face up on the red, it means stop or pause; the green means go. This is for their gauchos who will be parading around the various cuts of meat, to know if you would like more or need a break. If you like lemonade, I highly recommend it. It’s frothy and made on site. It’s the best lemonade I’ve had that wasn’t pre-

pared at home. Plus, they give you refills throughout the meal. But before you even get into the meat parade, as I like to call it, you begin with the salad bar. There is everything from prepared salad dressings and all to build your own salad. Cured meats, cheeses, vegetables (ranging from broccoli, asparagus, green beans, beets plus tabouleh, chicken salad and a pasta salad to a station with black beans and rice) round out your choices to start. On this visit I had to try the rice and black beans plus some of their buffalo cheese balls and sundried tomatoes. (The rice has meat in it so beware, as do the black beans.) It’s a warm and hearty way to start your meal. The quality of produce is impeccable, with servers switching out bowls and platters to make sure everything looks full and beautiful to eat. From there it was time to start our parade. With the flip of my card, I was presented with sirloins of all sorts, rib eye, filet, beef ribs, chicken, sausage and more. Once you start

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with the meats you also will get a serving of mashed potatoes, bananas, fried yucca and a little bread basket with the softest bread. The food doesn’t stop coming until you flip that little card over to red. Neither does their service. My glass was never empty, my empty plate never lingered on the table too long, anything I needed came at once. There are eyes constantly on your table. From their meat spread my most notables were their house specialty Picanha, the prime cut of the sirloin; the filet mignon is perfection as well, with you still being able to choose the temperature of your choice with each cut. If they don’t have it, they will prepare one for you. Other sirloin cuts, the Alcatra and Fraldinha, are both full of flavor and lean. The Alcatra cut from the top sirloin is more tender while the Fraldinha cut from the bottom is one of their most flavorful while having this crispy sear. Finding your favorite will be no easy task. Repeat tasting is encouraged to do so.

THE FOOD DOESN’T STOP COMING UNTIL YOU FLIP THAT LITTLE CARD OVER TO RED. NEITHER DOES THEIR SERVICE.

Sufficiently full with our entrée part of the meal, we couldn’t pass up coffee and dessert. After being told a litany of desserts, we went with the traditional route, the papaya cream. Papaya is blended with ice cream to form this smooth, but not milkshake, consistency. You then add crème de cassis berry liqueur on top, mix it in and prepare to be amazed. Not fully sold on this decision in the beginning, I was 100% delighted after the first spoonful.

All the succulent, juicy meat you can imagine, plus dessert, and including service that should be the standard everywhere – for around $30 at lunch. That’s what they’re serving at Chama Gaúcha. It’s your money’s worth plus more.

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Monday - Thursday, 11:30am–2:30pm, 5–10pm Friday, 11:30am–2:30pm, 5–10:30pm Saturday, 4:30–10:30pm Sunday 12–2:30pm, 4–9pm

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NO BORDERS TRUCK www.sylviasenchiladakitchen.com CUISINE A TASTE OF RIO GRANDE VALLEY ALTHOUGH THIS TRUCK NO LONGER PROWLS THE STREET AND IS STRICTLY FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, IT WAS AT SUCH AN EVENT THAT WE GOT TO TASTE THEIR FARE. One taste and we decided we had to let you know about it. And even if you miss the spinach enchiladas truck, there’s a surprise in store. This Tex-Mex haven on wheels was offering a taco plate that came with two tacos, rice and beans (options were chicken fajita, beef fajita and pork tenderloin); an enchilada plate served with rice and beans with enchiladas of cheese, chicken or spinach; and finally a Texas torta with smoked turkey breast on jalapeno sourdough bread with guacamole on the side. For a side or starters, they had chili con queso or guacamole with chips. I went with the spinach enchiladas: Two fresh sautéed spinach enchiladas come smothered in tomatillo sauce with a whopping serving of rice and beans. It’s light but incredibly flavorful even without the cheese factor. It’s an amazingly healthy serving size. That rings up for $8. It’s the most bang for my buck I’ve seen from a truck yet. Now for the surprise part: If you don’t have a reason or need for the rental of this food truck, their delicious fare and truck is the brainchild of Sylvia’s Enchiladas! Head over to either of her locations to taste her famous enchiladas or tacos.

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Photography by Ryan Forbes

By Beatrice Allen

Photography by Plum Tree Studios

B.VALENCIA@002MAG.COM

CONVIVIO- 700 SOUTH DURHAM DR. www.conviviohouston.com | 832.360.1750

KATSUYA BY STARCK- 2800 KIRBY DR

CUISINE SPANISH

CUISINE JAPANESE

CHEF EMILIO CHAVEZ

CHEF KATSUYA UECHI

After housing a number of various businesses, it looks like this spot has finally nailed down a keeper. Convivio serves Spanish tapas plus entrées for the hungry. The light airy space serves up authentic fare. NOW SERVING LUNCH FROM 11:30AM-2:30PM, it’s the ideal time along with their happy hour (5-7pm) to taste what their menu has to offer. On our stop for their lunch debut we indulged on their albondigas Convivio, hamburguesitas and the tortilla de patatas. All our dishes were served at the same time at our request. The albondigas (meatballs) made of beef and pork come in a spicy tomato concasse. It resembles more of a smooth sauce (rather than a diced salsa) that was perfect for dipping everything from our fries to the tortilla in. The spice is mild as well, so fear not. The paella mixta hamburguesitas (sliders, two) are made from Kobe beef in a beer sauce served with caramelized onions and confit. They are a great size to split and with its buttery richness,

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED IMPORT FROM CALIFORNIA HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED ITS DOORS IN SUPER HOT WEST AVENUE. The modern, quirky, sexy space is true to Starck fashion. Oversized images of lips and eyes adorn the walls in the main dining room while at first step into the space the bar area is separated with those quirky yet cute good luck kitties (several of them) in lit cube, waist-high pedestals. To the right of the bar is their lounge area with plush rugs and seating. Once seated in the main dining room, music mixes with the clientele banter making this an ideal spot to start your evening. This infectious vibe rings true even on a Tuesday. We ordered several plates to share and they come out when ready in no order. For starters we had their popular, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno. Fresh yellowtail, ponzu and jalapeno prove to be light and refreshing. We couldn’t resist the creamy rock shrimp. Crispy bite size rock shrimp are tossed in chef’s spicy creamy sauce. It’s addicting. Followed with the Katsuya ceviche. A light and refreshing blend of sashimi and citrus ponzu that is more creamy than the yellowtail ponzu. We couldn’t leave without ordering their signature dish, the miso marinated black cod. I wouldn’t normally jump for cod but this is truly prepared wonderfully. They use a sweet miso and bake the cod to “deliver unparalleled flavor.” I couldn’t say it private room better myself. Other notables we tried are their Robata yellowtail collar and their robata avocado. Both prepared simply but deliciously. Be aware sushi isn’t cheap. It rarely is and this is no exception but entirely worth the experience, the quality and the atmosphere.

croquetas de chorizo

it might not be a bad idea if you’re heading back to work afterward. THEIR TORTILLA DE PATATAS IS THE BEST I’VE EVER HAD. New potatoes, Vidalia onions and olive oil make up this simple classic. And although simple, perfecting the right balance of these ingredients makes all the difference in the world. The potato and onion are subtle; they blend together and you’re never overpowered by either ingredient in each bite. Make Convivio a stop for lunch and/or happy hour and you won’t be disappointed.

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TastyTidbits By Tracy Karp Tracy Karp photography by Sofia van der Dys

IN A CITY WHERE THE WEATHER VARIES BETWEEN HOT AND HOTTER, SUMMERS IN HOUSTON CAN MAKE FOR A HUGE CHALLENGE TO KEEP ON TRACK WITH FITNESS AND HEALTH. AFTER A SHORT-LIVED ATTEMPT TO RUN MEMORIAL PARK IN RECORD-HIGH HEAT (NOT MY BRIGHTEST MOMENT!), I SOON REALIZED THAT WHEN THE SEASONS CHANGED, SO WOULD MY WORKOUTS. Whether you have a pool in your backyard or are a member of a health facility with a pool, swimming is an effective activity for anyone at any age that can be done with or without a partner. Swimming is a full body workout that increases your lung capacity while adding no strain to the joints. You can kickboard, tread water, swim laps or do water aerobics to name a few. Swimming not only gives you a full body workout, but keeps you cool too. Long days in the sun not only work up my appetite, but also leave me craving a cold refreshing beverage. However, sweet teas, lemonades and frappuccinos pack in hundreds of calories – and that does not include the meal! Instead of a sweet tea, try a flavored hot tea over ice. I love chamomile over ice with a lemon and a Truvia®. When I need my lemonade fix, I squeeze fresh lemon in water with a sweetener of choice. For that frappuccino fix, my go-to is coffee over crushed ice with a little bit of half and half and 2 Truvias. When it comes to food, sandwiches seem to be a common summer favorite. By converting your favorite sandwich into a tasty lettuce wrap, you get a light and refreshing lunch without sacrificing that summer body you have worked so hard to achieve. One favorite innovation is my quinoa tuna salad lettuce wraps. (Recipe below.) Another great recipe, optimal as a dinner side or entrée with an added protein, is my summer strawberry salad. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser that looks as

good as it tastes. (See recipe below.) Yes, the heat can set up obstacles for staying fit, but with a few adjustments, the best results are still very obtainable. QUINOA TUNA SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS Cook 1/8 cup quinoa in 1/8 cup vegetable stock and 1/8 cup water plus a pinch of salt. TUNA SALAD 1 can chunk light tuna (drained) 1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise 1 teaspoon mustard 2 tablespoons finely chopped apple 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion ½ stalk celery sliced very thin Mix tuna salad and quinoa. Fill 5 lettuce leaves (from fresh head of lettuce) with mixture. Add half a slice of fat-free Swiss cheese to each wrap. Roll and use a toothpick to hold together. The entire recipe is under 400 calories, at about 80 calories per wrap. SUMMER STRAWBERRY SALAD Toast ½ cup pecan pieces at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. 1 bag of ½ spring mix and ½ spinach leaves 6 halved grape tomatoes Thinly sliced red onion ¼ cup feta cheese 3 strawberries sliced thin ¼ cup dried cranberries DRESSING 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon ground mustard Juice from 1 fresh squeezed lemon

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Compiled by Pixie Ibañez

OMAR’S BIRTHDAY BASH Photography by Claire Learned for lastnightpics.com

BLU Photography by Elizabeth Miranda for lastnightpics.com

LEWIS AND MAESE ANTIQUES & AUCTION

KATSUYA BY STARK

2ND ANNUAL MARDI GRAS PARTY

Photography by Phyllis Hand + Eric Hester

Photography by Elizabeth Miranda for lastnightpics.com

Photography by Jeremy Kaes

EVENT BLU WHY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION WHERE SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE WHEN MARCH 29 Not even the rain could dampen the mood at the cocktail gathering to celebrate the opening of BLU in Town Square. Although open for a few months, the internationally inspired restaurant has been hosting a bevy of small gatherings to familiarize Sugar Land-ites as well as inner-loopers to the fabulous “street fare” style cuisine. The beautiful restaurant boasts huge glass doors leading to the front patio, opening up the space to the outdoors. Thursday-Saturday, the restaurant turns into the perfect place to dance post-dinner when they clear out tables. Porsche West was on hand with their new 911 for guests to gawk at from the perfect patio view.

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EVENT KATSUYA BY STARK WHY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION WHERE WEST AVE WHEN MARCH 22

More than 700 of Houston’s tastemakers, influencers, pro athletes and society mavens gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Katsuya by S+ARCK. The grand affair included a special performance by Japanese Taiko Drummers leading into a traditional Japanese sake cask ritual. Guests sipped on free-flowing Katsuya signature cocktails and enjoyed taste sensations by world-renowned master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi. Celebrity DJ Connor Cruise (son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman) set the tone for the night spinning from the DJ booth in the ultra-glam Dragon Room.

CHECK OUT ALL THE PARTIES IN HOUSTON @ 002MAG.COM EVENT OMAR’S BIRTHDAY BASH WHY TO BENEFIT HOUSTON SPCA AND STARLIGHT OF AMERICA CANCER SOCIETY WHERE DEBORAH COLTON GALLERY WHEN MARCH 15

Fashionistas and philanthropists descended upon the chic art gallery not only to celebrate Houston photographer Omar Mejia’s birthday but to also spread a little love to two amazing organizations. The illustrious Deborah Colton Gallery opened its doors for this fantastic event in tandem with displaying some of the top picks from FotoFest. Models strutted down the runway wearing fab finds from 5 Stack Vintage. Guests munched on light bites by Bombay Brasserie and Mi Luna, along with cocktails by Red Bull and Stoli Vodka. For those with a sweet tooth, Icing Cupcakes was on hand to ease the cravings.

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EVENT 2ND ANNUAL MARDI GRAS PARTY WHY JUST FOR FUN WHERE HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE WHEN FEBRUARY 18

Hearsay guests partied into the night celebrating their 2nd annual Mardi Gras party. Colorful masks and beads were worn as guests enjoyed Louisiana inspired mouthwatering dishes including Shrimp, Sausage and Chicken Gumbo, Boudin Stuffed Chicken with Dirty Rice and Seasonal Vegetables, Mardi Gras Etouffee and Boudin on a stick. Specialty cocktails were served all night by mixologist Hal Brock including The Vixen, La Rue and The Balcony. Hearsay’s live entertainment was a sight to see. Stilt dancers dressed in sexy Mardi Gras costumes danced into the night to hot music spun by DJ Ernel Miranda. Hearsay’s Mardi Gras Party was a fun and exciting night!

CHECK OUT ALL THE PARTIES IN HOUSTON @ 002MAG.COM EVENT LEWIS AND MAESE ANTIQUES & AUCTION WHY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION WHERE 1505 SAWYER STREET WHEN FEBRUARY 21 Celebrating the grand opening of their new location in the First Ward Arts District, Lewis and Maese Antiques & Auction held a Fat Tuesday bash & miniauction. The soiree’s proceeds benefited the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, producers of the 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade. Among the fabulous pieces up for auction were two large-scale metal sculptures by Houston-based artist and art car aficionado Mark “Scrapdaddy” Bradford. Guests dressed for the occasion with beads and masks, while the booze flowed and they noshed on King Cakes courtesy of Whole Foods.

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Downtown............................................1 Holocaust Museum..............................2 Galleria...............................................3 Uptown Park.......................................4 River Oaks Park..................................5 Rice Village.........................................6 Highland Village.................................7 Memorial City......................................8 Town & Country Village.......................9 CityCentre..........................................10 Sam Houston Race Park.....................11 Katy Mills..........................................12 Sugar Land........................................13 Zoo ..................................................14 Museum District.................................15 George Bush Intl. Airport...................16 Hobby Airport....................................17 Space Center Houston........................18 Kemah...............................................19 Miller Outdoor Theatre......................20 Contemporary Arts Museum...............21 Houston Museum of Fine Arts............22 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum............................23 Houston Museum of Natural Science........24 Houston Arboretum...........................25 Houston Theater District....................26 The Woodlands..................................27

EVENT Roots AnniveRsARy PARty WHY one yeAR celebRAtion WHERE 1407 Richmond Ave. | www.RootsthesAlon.net WHEN mARch 31 tons of supporters including loyal clients, family and friends descended upon Roots for a grand evening of celebration. with food by Uchi, drinks by double trouble and music by dayta, the fun crowd, clients and Roots crew celebrated its first year. the crowd was stylish, diverse and never without a smile. throughout the night, items such as shirts printed by black swan screen Printing, Kevin murphy and bumble bumble gift boxes as well as hair services were raffled. the entire evening was a success and Roots looks forward to celebrating anniversary number two with houston.

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NEW LIVING IS A HEALTHY, GREEN BUILDING AND HOME STORE LOCATED IN RICE VILLAGE. IT’S A NEW KIND OF BUSINESS CALLED A B-CORPORATION, LEGALLY CHARTERED TO HELP SOLVE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. TOGETHER WITH THEIR SISTER STORE, THE GREEN PAINTER, THEY OFFER AN EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF RECYCLED, RECLAIMED, ORGANIC AND NON-TOXIC PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME, AS WELL AS GREEN DESIGN AND INSTALLATIONS. WITH THIS COLUMN, 002HOUSTON + NEW LIVING WILL BRING YOU THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN ALL THINGS GREEN.

While many of you are familiar with New Living itself, you may not know that New Living is also a hub for other entrepreneurs and service providers focused on green building, design and the green movement. Many local businesses choose to house their offices upstairs in NEW LIVING’S GREEN COWORKING SPACE, where these local startups can share resources and ideas, and grow their businesses together. Their expertise also enhances New Living’s ability to serve their customers and community.

GREEN LIVING BY NEW LIVING

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Over the years, Coworkers have given talks, interactive demonstrations and training sessions downstairs at New Living, and there have been many times when, like what happened recently with the design and development of OXHEART, New Living and its community of designers, builders, artists and painters have collaborated to create something very special.

Currently, this unique working community includes solar installers, green designers, green builders, a green grant writer, a film production team, an architectural photographer, an artisan furniture maker and a biodegradable food packaging company. One of the newest co-workers, NICHOLAS POLASKI of Adaptive Solar, had this to say about the Green Coworking experience: “Every day you see bright minds working on positive, healthy and sustainable endeavors. Even when the work is hard and the going is tough, you can’t help but feel good.” may 12 | www.002mag.com .69

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houston | sugar land | the woodlands

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*17 | inside Hotel Alden 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.aldenhotels.com

51fifteen 51FIFTEEN | inside Saks Fifth Avenue 5115 Westheimer. 713.963.8067 www.51fifteen.com AMERICAS •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492 •2040 West Gray. 832.200.4782 www.cordua.com

ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center 800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com AVA KITCHEN+WHISKEY BAR 2800 Kirby. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com BARNABY’S 5 Houston locations www.barnabyscafe.com BISTRO ALEX 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.827.3545 www.bistroalex.com BLACK FINN AMERICAN GRILL 1910 Bagby, #100. 713.651.9550 www.blackfinnamericangrille.com BOWL 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218 www.eatatbowl.com CAFE EXPRESS 12 convenient locations in Houston www.cafe-express.com CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848 www.canopyhouston.com

CINQ | at La Colombe d’Or 3410 Montrose Blvd. 713.469.4750 www.lacolombedor.com

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COURSES | At the Art Institute of Houston 1900 Yorktown. 713.353.3644 www.artinstitutes.edu

RDG | Bar Annie 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111 www.rdgbarannie.com

CROSSROADS | HOB 1204 Caroline. 888.402.5837 www.houseofblues.com

RELISH 3915 San Felipe. 713.599.1960 www.relishhouston.com

DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ 3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com

RUGGLES GREEN •2311 West Alabama. 713.533.0777 •CityCentre 713.464.5557 www.rugglesgreen.com

DANTON’S GULF COAST SEAFOOD 4611 Montrose. 713.807.8889 www.dantonsseafood.com EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD •12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 • 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.874.1800 www.eddiev.com

THE CHELSEA GRILL 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857 www.chelseagrill.com THE GROVE 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321 www.thegrovehouston.com

FELIX 55 5510 Morningside. 713.590.0610 www.felix55.com

THE LAKE HOUSE 1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320 www.thelakehousehouston.com

FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB 1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com

TRINITI 2815 South Shepherd. 713.527.9090 www.trinitirestaurants.com

HAVEN 2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101 www.havenhouston.com

VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470 www.hotelicon.com

WHICH WICH 711 Louisiana St. 713.222.2999 www.whichwich.com hearsay

HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE 218 Travis St. 713.225.8079 www.hearsayhouston.com

MARIPOSA inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext.2166 www.neimanmarcus.com MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S •1151 Uptown Park. 713.840.7900 •1201 Fannin St. 713.658.8100 • 791 Town & Country Blvd. 713.465.3685 www.mccormickandschmicks.com NOE 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 www.noerestaurant.com OXHEART 1310 Nance St. 832.830.8592 www.oxhearthouston.com QUATTRO 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700 www.fourseasons.com

YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com

asian AUNTIE CHANG’S DUMPLING HOUSE 2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 www.auntiechangs.com BLUE FISH SUSHI 550 Texas. 713.225.3474 www.thebluefishsushi.com CONVEY SUSHI 803 Congress. 713.518.7219 www.conveysushi.com FISH [sushi] 309 Gray St. 713.526.5294 www.fishhouston.com

HONG KONG DINER "Now Dim Sum" 909 Franklin St. 713.236.1688 www.hongkongdinerhouston.com KAM’S [chinese] 4500 Montrose Blvd. #C. 713.529.5057 www.kamscuisine.com

KONA GRILL [japanese+american] •501 Westheimer. 713.877.9191 •16535 Southwest Freeway. 281.242.7000 www.konagrill.com

ZUSHI 5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588 www.zushihouston.com

KUBO’S 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 www.kubos-sushi.com

BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600 www.brookstreetbbq.com

les givral’s kahve LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444 www.lesgivrals.com MAI’S [vietnamese] 3403 Milam. 713.520.5300 www.maishouston.com NIT NOI [thai] 8 Houston locations www.nitnoithai.com

NORI SUSHI BISTRO 700 Town and Country Blvd. 713.467.0400 www.norisushibistro.com

bar-b-que

GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE 5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com

breakfast+coffee+ diners+juice bars ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 www.antidotecoffee.com

ARAYA artisan chocolate 2013 W. Gray St. 832.967.7960 www.arayachocolate.com AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER •2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900 •12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213 www.avalondiner.com CAFÉ BRASIL 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993 www.brasilcafe.net COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com

ra sushi

RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 •12860 Queensbury Ln. #234, CityCentre 713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com RED PIER [asian fusion] 2701 Milam St. 713.807.7726 www.theredpier.com

STRAITS [singaporean] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. 713.365.9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com SUSHI RAKU 3201 Louisiana. 713.526.8885 www.sushi-raku.com UCHI 904 Westheimer. 713.522.4808 www.uchirestaurants.com UPTOWN SUSHI Uptown Park. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888 www.zakehouston.com

CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283 www.cravecupcake.com DIRK’S COFFEE 4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319 www.diedrich.com EMPIRE CAFÉ 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ 1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060 FUEL KITCHEN+HEALTH BAR 1005 Waugh Dr., #C. 713.528.5282 www.fuelhealthbar.com HARRY'S RESTAURANT The Globe on Your Fork! American, Greek & Latin Cuisine 318 Tuam @ Bagby 713.528.0198 www.harrysrestaurantcafe.com This Houston institution serves breakfast and lunch daily. Open 7 Days A Week. INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE 1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com

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Bea Here Now ♥ By Beatrice Allen

Holy Heat!

HOW DID IT BECOME SO HOT SO FAST? WE SKIPPED OVER SPRING AND DOVE HEAD FIRST INTO SUMMER. BUT I’M NOT COMPLAINING. I WILL TAKE SUNSHINE OVER CLOUDS ANY DAY! PLUS THE SUNSHINE BRINGS EVERYONE OUT TO DINE ON PATIOS, TO THE BIKING/WALKING TRAILS, HAVING PICNICS, SITTING BY POOLS – YOU NAME IT AND SOMEONE IS OUT ENJOYING THE DAY. ALL THE MOVEMENT MAKES THE CITY SEEM ALIVE AND VIBRANT. AND IT WAKES UP A DESIRE TO GET OUT THERE AND DO SOMETHING MYSELF AS WELL. THIS MONTH I INDULGED IN ITALIAN NOT ONCE BUT TWICE, FINALLY FULFILLED A CRAVING AND HAVE BEEN SPOILED WEEKLY BY THE PRESENCE OF A FOOD TRUCK.

PASTA EVERY DAY EQUALS ONE HAPPY GIRL. COPPA RISTORANTE ITALIANO 5555 Washington 713.426.4260 www,copparistorante.com

A SALAD DREAMS ARE MADE OF! RUGGLES GREEN 2311 West Alabama 713.533.0777 www.rugglesgreen.com I dream of this grilled Atlantic salmon salad. Mixed field greens, romaine, shredded carrots, farmers market boiled eggs, sourdough parmesan croutons and queso fresco are tossed in mango ranch dressing and topped with chipotle honey-seared salmon fillet. It’s a wonderful balance of sweet, savory and mild spice. It’s no surprise they are always so busy! A BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE OF CHEESE AND CAKE. DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA 500 Westheimer Rd. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com Their rendition of strawberry cheesecake is delicious. Literally cake and cheese are layered with strawberry preserves and covered with caramel sauce. I felt like I got surprised with this. I not only got cake but also cheese! It’s genius!

There is nothing like their spaghetti carbonara. Forget calories and your waistline; you will not regret the decision. If you need to feel better about this, order one to share or as an appetizer so everyone gets a few bites. Salami bits, egg yolk and parmesan are mixed into the spaghetti, and they finish it off with parmesan cream poured atop the pasta tableside. Another must try – their crispy prosciutto pizza. Whipped mortadella, parmesan,

black olives and arugula are spread atop a thin crust and crisped to perfection. We skipped the black olives on our version. The thin strips of crispy prosciutto with the arugula make it out of this world! LIFE CHANGING SANDWICH/BREAD. BANHMIERIA @BanhMieria on Twitter www.banhmieria.com We’ve had the luxury of having this food truck park outside our offices every Tuesday for a couple months now. I say luxury because the moment you taste their bread you will never be able to eat regular bread again. Their baguette roll is homemade and you can taste it! It’s soft, fresh, warm deliciousness in every bite. And we aren’t even on to the actual sandwich! My preference from BBQ pork, beef, tofu or shredded chicken is the chicken. It’s finely shredded and stuffed into said bread with a veggie mix of carrot, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno – and their homemade garlic mayo plus the veggies has this vinegar sweetness that I can’t get enough of. That’s why I order mine with extra veggies.

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restaurant listings ISLAND GRILL + JUICE BAR •5709 Woodway. 713.334.4036 •4024 Bellaire Blvd. 713.665.5388 www.islandgrillhouston.com KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.3737 www.kraftsmenbaking.com MORE THAN CAKES 325 Heights. 713.652.5135 www.morethancakes.com RUSTIKA CAFÉ 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226 www.rustikacafe.com SALENTO WINE CAFE 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com SPRINKLES CUPCAKES 4014 Westheimer. 713.871.9929 www.sprinkles.com SUGAR BABY’S CUPCAKES 3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427 www.ilovesugarbabys.com

SWEET CityCentre. 713.647.9338 www.sweethouston.com TAFT STREET COFFEE 2115 Taft. 713.522.3533 www.taftstreetcoffee.org THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com THE BUFFALO GRILLE •3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663 •1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663 www.thebuffalogrille.com THE COFFEE GROUNDZ 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 www.coffeegroundz.net TINY BOXWOOD’S •3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224 •3636 Rice Blvd. 713.667.3402 www.tinyboxwoods.com

cajun+creole +southern THIS IS IT SOULFOOD 2712 Blodgett St. 713.521.2920 www.thisisithouston.com

ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER 1119 Pease. 713.759.2001 www.zydecolouisianadiner.com

european

BISTRO LE CEP [french] 11112 Westheimer. 713.783.3985 www.bistro-lecep.com BRASSERIE 19 [french] 1962 W. Gray. 713.524.1919 www.brasserie19.net

BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french] 4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net CHARIVARI [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 www.charivarirest.com

FEAST [european] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788 www.feasthouston.com

LE MISTRAL [french] 1400 Eldridge Parkway. 832.379.8322 www.lemistralhouston.com OPORTO [european] 3833 Richmond. 713.621.1114 www.oporto.us

PHILIPPE REST+LOUNGE [french] BLVD. Place. 713.439.1000 www.philippehouston.com THE QUEEN VIC PUB [european] 2712 Richmond. 713.533.0022 www.thequeenvicpub.com

indian ASHIANA 12610 Briar Forest Dr. 281.679.5555 www.ashiana.cc KIRAN’S 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 www.kiranshouston.com NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE 3005 West Loop South. 713.622.2005 www.narinsbombaybrasserie.com

PONDICHERI www.pondichericafe.com 2800 Kirby@West Ave. 713.522.2022 SHIVA 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com

TREEBEARDS 5 Houston locations www.treebeards.com

italian

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK 601 Richmond Ave. 713.527.8328 www.zimmslittledeck.com

ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888 www.arcodoro.com

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ARTURO BOADA CUISINE 6510 Del Monte. 713.782.3011 www.boadacuisine.com BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE CityCentre. 713.973.9610 www.brioitalian.com

CANDELARI’S www.candelaris.com 14545 Memorial Dr. 281.497.0612

PIATTO RISTORANTE 2 houston locations www.piattoristorante.com RISTORANTE CAVOUR 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1004 www.granducahouston.com SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715 www.meatballs.com A Warehouse Full of Food, Friends, Families and Fun! Great Kids Menu! Large and Small Groups Welcomed. Open 7 Days A Week. Deliveries and Catering Available. TONY MANDOLA’S 1212 Waugh. 713.528.3473 www.tonymandolas.com TRATTORIA IL MULINO 945 Gessner Road. 832.358.0600 www.ilmulino.com

VALENTINO Hotel Derek 2525 West Loop South. 713.850.9200 www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com

CHAMA GAÚCHA [brazilian] 5865 Westheimer. 713.244.9500 www.chamagaucha.com

CYCLONE ANAYA’S [mex] 4 Houston locations www.cycloneanaya.com

EL GRAN MALO [mex] 2307 Ella Blvd. 832.767.3405 www.elgranmalo.com

EL MESON [cuban] 2425 University. 713.522.9306 www.elmeson.com

EL PATIO [mex] 6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410 www.elpatio.com EL REY [cuban-mex] 3 Houston locations www.elreytaqueria.com

EL TACO TOTE 6154 Westheimer. 713.706.3233 www.tacotote.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex] •3130 Richmond. 713.807.1600 •1308 Montrose. 713.807.8996 www.eltiempocantina.com

BISTRO BAR [puerto rican] 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre 713.973.1601 www.houstonsorella-citycentre.com BULLRITOS 5 Houston locations www.bullritos.com CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban] 5757 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031 Dine-In/Catering www.cafepiquet.net

cafe piquet

maria selma NINFA’S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175 www.ninfas.com OCEAN’S [cevicheria] 819 W. Alabama. 713.520.7744 www.oceansceviche.com

RADICAL EATS [vegetarian mexican] 3903 Fulton St. 281.222.7647 www.radicaleats.com RIOJA [spanish] 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 www.riojarestaurant.com

SAMBA GRILLE (south american) 530 Texas. 713.343.1180 www.sambagrillehouston.com TACOS A GO-GO 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 www.tacosagogo.com

THE LEMON TREE [peru] 12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690 www.thelemontreeonline.com

AMAZON GRILL 5114 Kirby Dr. 713.522.5888 www.cordua.com

BERRYHILL [texmex] 10 Houston locations www.berryhillbajagrill.com

MARIA SELMA [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 www.mariaselma.com

DECCO CAFE 5120 Woodway Dr. 713.963.8273 www.deccocafe.com

latin

ARGENTINA CAFE 3055 Sage Rd. 713.622.8877

LUCIO’S [new american latin] 905 Taft. 713.523.9958 www.luciosbyob.com

FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 17 Houston locations Catering 888.392.2287 www.freebirds.com

GUADALAJARA HACIENDA [mex] 4 Houston locations www.guadalajarahacienda.com IRMA’S [mex] •22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767 •1314 Texas. 713.247.9651 www.irmassouthwest.com LAS VENTANAS [mex] 14555 Grisby Rd. 281.752.6990 www.lasventanas.net

LATIN BITES CAFE [peru] 5709 Woodway Dr. 713.229.8369 www.latinbitescafe.com

TILA’S [mex] 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654 www.tilas.com TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com

TORCHY’S TACOS 2411 S. Sheperd. 713.595.8226 www.torchystacos.com XUCO XICANA [mex] 2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181 www.elxucoxicana.com

mediterranean +greek CAFE LILI [lebanese] 5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969 www.cafelili.com MEDITERRANEAN TREATS mediterranieantreats@gmail.com www.etsy.com/shop/mediterraneantreats

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MO’S 1801 Post Oak Blvd. 713.877.0720 www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com niko niko’s NIKO NIKO’S www.nikonikos.com •2520 Montrose. 713.528.4976 •301 Milam @ Market Square. 713.224.4976 PHOENICIA DELI [lebanese] •12151 Westheimer. 281.558.0416 •1001 Austin St. 832.360.2222 www.phoeniciafoods.com

pizza ALTO PIZZERIA 2800 Kirby Dr. 713.386.6460 www.avaalto.com BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 914 Main St. 713.654.4444 www.bombaypizzaco.com DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA 500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com

FRANK’S PIZZA 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 www.frankspizza.com

PINK’S PIZZA 4 houston locations www.pinkspizza.com PIOLA 3201 Louisiana St. 713.524.8222 www.piola.it STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241 •2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800 www.starpizza.net

steak+chops FLEMING’S •788 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. 713.827.1120 •2405 W. Alabama. 713.520.5959 •1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.362.0103 www.flemingssteakhouse.com MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 •1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 5839 Westheimer Rd. 713.780.7352 www.pappasbros.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 6213 Richmond Ave. 713.789.2333 www.ruthschris.com

SHULA’S STEAKHOUSE Hyatt Hotel 1200 Louisiana St. 713.375.4777 www.donshulas.com SPENCER’S STEAKS + CHOPS 1600 Lamar. 713.577.8325 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com STRIP HOUSE 1200 McKinney. 713.659.6000 www.theglaziergroup.com

SUGAR LAND BENIHANA 2579 N. Town Center Blvd. 281.565.8888 www.benihana.com BLACK WALNUT CAFE 16535 Southwest Fwy. 281.565.7800 www.blackwalnutcafe.com

blu

PERRY’S GRILL 2115 Town Square. 281.565.2727 www.perryssteakhouse.com PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE 16200 Kensington Dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com RAGIN CAJUN 16100 Kensington Dr. 281.277.0704 www.ragin-cajun.com RED OAK GRILL 203 Century Square Blvd. 281.491.2890 www.redoak-grill.com THE BURNING PEAR 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com WASABI [sushi] 14019 Southwest Freeway. 281.242.3899

WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE 945 Highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com

THE WOODLANDS AMERICAS 21 Waterway Avenue. 281.367.1492. www.cordua.com

BENIHANA [asian] 1720 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.292.0061 www.benihana.com

BLU [euro-asian] 2248 Texas Dr. 281.903.7324 www.blusugarland.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.465.8993. www.brioitalian.com

BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 636 Hwy. 6, #100. 281.242.1131 www.bombaypizzaco.com

CAFÉ EXPRESS 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.298.2556. www.cafe-express.com

BROOKSTREET BBQ 1418 Highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams Trace Blvd. 281.565.5881 GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA 16535 Southwest Frwy. 281.265.2280 www.patsygrimaldis.com

JAPANEIRO’S [sushi+latin] 2168 Texas Dr. 281.242.1121 www.japaneiro.com

CAFFE DI FIORE [italian] 10110 Woodlands Pkwy. 281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com

COAL BURGER 20 Waterway Ave. 281.292.6385. www.coalburger.com CRU - A WINE BAR 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.465.9463 www.cruawinebar.com DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT 10700 Kuykendahl Road. 281.298.8422

DIMASSI’S [ethnic] 1640 Lake Woodlands Dr. 281.363.0200 www.dimassisbuffet.com

GENGHIS GRILL [asian] 9300 6 Pines Drive. 281.363.4745 www.genghisgrill.com GROTTO 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.419.4252. www.grottohouston.com GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE 1400 Research Forest Dr. 281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com HUBBELL & HUDSON KITCHEN 4526 Research Forest Dr. 281.203.5650 www.hubbellandhudson.com KITA [japanese] 24 Waterway Ave. 281.298.1888 www.kitawoodlands.com LA TRATTORIA TUSCANO 4233 Research Forest Dr. 281.419.2252 www.latrattoriatuscano.com

LUCA & LEONARDO [italian] 20 Waterway Ave. 832.510.2110 www.lucaleonardo.com MASA’S SUSHI 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. 281.298.5688 www.sushimasahouston.com SAKEKAWA [japanese] 6777 Woodlands Parkway. 281.419.5988 www.sakekawa.com

SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA 25701 Interstate 45. 281.364.0200 www.sitarcuisineofindia.net SWEET BELLA ITALIAN KITCHEN 202 Sawdust Road. 832.585.0066 www.sweetbellaitalian.com

www.urbanspoon.com WHEN SPRING ROLLS AROUND, THERE’S ONE AMERICAN PASTIME THAT MOST OF US EAGERLY ANTICIPATE – BASEBALL SEASON! The 2012 Astros season is officially underway with fans flocking to Minute Maid Park to cheer on their favorite team. Do you prefer to watch the action with friends and family at a bar or restaurant where a hot dog and beer don’t set you back as much as your mortgage payment? As that’s the case for many of us, URBANSPOON HAS SCOUTED THE AREA TO COME UP WITH A LIST OF OUR TOP TEN SPORTS BARS AND CASUAL DINING RESTAURANTS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. Looking for a wide selection of craft beers to choose from? Taking in the games with friends interested in a variety of menu options, from vegetarian to gluten-free choices? Or maybe you’ll be bringing the whole family and need a kidfriendly menu?

HERE ARE OUR TOP TEN SPORTS BARS AND HOT SPOTS TO CATCH ALL ASTROS

ACTION THIS BASEBALL SEASON

•CENTER COURT PIZZA & BREW •BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWERY •THE SPOT •TWIN PEAKS •CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE BAR & GRILL •PETROL STATION •STEEL CITY PIZZERIA •WINGS ’N MORE - WOODLANDS •HEFLEY’S •COACHES SPORTS BAR & GRILL

THE MELTING POT 19075 Interstate 45. 936.271.7416 www.themeltingpot.com TOMMY BAHAMA 9595 Six Pines Dr. 281.292.6878 www.tommybahama.com

www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com

NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR 14019 Southwest Freeway. 281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net

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CONGRATULATIONS! THE AURORA PICTURE SHOW WILL HAVE A NEW

washington heights

WAY

2500SQ FT HOME IN THE KIRBY-RICE UNIVERSITY AREA. THIS EXPANSION IS DUE TO ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS FOR BOTH YOUTHS AND ADULTS AND WILL HOUSE THEIR OFFICES PLUS A SMALL CINEMA EVENTS CENTER. ONWARD AND UPWARD! EXPECT THE MOVE JUNE 1. • HEIGHTS ASHBURY IS NOW THE NEW BOOMTOWN COFFEE, 242 WEST 19TH STREET, WITH COMPLETELY NEW OWNERSHIP. STOP IN FOR TREATS FROM PURE CATERING (THEIR FIRST STOREFRONT COLLABORATION) AND KILLER COFFEE. FOLLOW THEM BOTH ON TWITTER FOR UPDATES. • BRC GASTROPUB HAS GONE TO THE DOGS! LITERALLY. STOP IN AND ENJOY THEIR AMAZING BURGER

ALVAGRAPHICS 1102 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.1211 www.alvagraphics.com AMERICAN TITLE-HEIGHTS 5225 Katy Frwy. 713.864.5335 www.americantitleheights.com BEDROCK CITY 4602 Washington. 713.862.0100 www.bedrockcity.com C&D HARDWARE 314 E. 11 St. 713.861.3551 www.canddhardware.com CAMERA CO-OP 801 Durham Dr. 713.522.7837 www.cameracoophouston.com CENTRAL BANK 1550 W. 18th St. 832.485.2354 COASTAL FUMIGATORS 1119 W. 34th St. 713.863.7378 www.coastalfumigators.com DAVID, ETC. A SALON 706 E. 11th St. 713.62.9480 www.davidetc.com DAVIS HARDWARE 1028 Studewood. 713.864.4574 www.davishardware.com

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RJ’S BOOT COMPANY 3321 Ella Blvd. 713.682.1650

HOUSTON PIANO 1600 W. 13th St. 281.727.0395

ROCKEFELLER HALL 3620 Washington. 713.869.3344 www.RockefellerHall.com

HYDROSHACK 1138 W. 20th St. 713.292.1921 www.hydroshack.com INEX 742 E. 20th St. 713.862.1707 INTEGRITY BANK 4040 Washington. 713.335.8700 www.ibanktx.com I SOLD IT HOUSTON 4720 Washington. 713.426.4266 www.isoldithouston.com IVISION 920 Studemont. 713.862.0500 www.ivisionhouston.com JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS 4500 Washington. 713.741.2266 www.jamescraigfurnishings.com JOSHUA’S NATIVE PLANTS 502 W. 18th St. 713.862.7444 KATIE & CO. 4500 Washington. 713.802.1345 www.katie-co.com KEEP IT CLEAN CARWASH 3700 Washington. 713.426.3877 www.keepitcleancarwash.com KITCHEN & BATH WIZARD 2102 W. 34th St. 713.956.9595 LA CAMELLA BOUTIQUE 3122 White Oak Dr. Suite C. 713.808.9377

ROCKEFELLER HALL

AEON THEATRIX

AEON THEATRIX 1824 Spring. #222. 1.888.669.2366 www.aeontheatrix.com

GEN’S ANTIQUES 540 W. 19th St. 713.868.2368

SIGN A RAMA HOUSTON 519 Durham Dr. 713.864.9211 www.sarhouston.com SSQQ DANCE STUDIO 1431 W. 20th. 713.869.0777 www.ssqqdance.com SSQQ DANCE STUDIO

business

THE AMISH CRAFTSMAN 5555 Washington. 713.862.3444 www.amishcraftsmanfurniture.com THE RESERVE SUPPLY CO. 2205 Washington. 713.750.9582 www.reservesupplycompany.com

WEST END CLEANERS 4918 Washington. 713.864.2365 www.westendcleaners.com

food+drink 360 SPORTS LOUNGE 4601 Washington. 713.677.0398 www.360sportslounge.com ABSOLVE WINE LOUNGE 920 Studemont St. 281.501.1788 www.absolvewinelounge.com ANDY’S 1115 E. 11th St. 713.861.9423 ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 BB’S CAFÉ 2701 White Oak Dr. 713.868.800 www.bbscafe.com BEAVER’S 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 www.beavershouston.com BEER ISLAND 2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670 BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT 3939 Washington. 713.861.7171 www.berripop.com BERRYHILL BAJA GRILL 702 E. 11th St. 713.225.2252 www.berryhillbajagrill.com

URBAN CLEANERS 9200 Studemont. 713.880.9910

BIG STAR 1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560 www.bigstarbar.com

WABASH ANTIQUE 5701 Washington. 713.863.8322 www.wabashfeed.com

BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY 720 Shepherd Dr. 713.572.2565 www.block7wineco.com

WEST END BICYCLES 5427 Blossom St. 713.861.2271

BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740

www.theboomboomroomhouston.com

COLLINA’S ITALIAN CAFÉ 502 W. 19th St. 713.869.0492 www.collinas.com

BRANCH WATER TAVERN 510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777 www.branchwatertavern.com

CONVIVIO [spanish] 700 S. Durham. 832.360.1750 www.conviviohouston.com

BRC 519 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.2233 www.brcgastropub.com

COPPA 5555 Washington. 713.426.4260 www.copparistorante.com

BRIXX BAR 5110 Washington. 713.864.8811 www.brixxhouston.com

CYCLONE ANAYA’S 1710 Durham Dr. 713.862.3209 www.cycloneanaya.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS 3939 Washington. 832.356.2980 www.buffalowildwings.com

DACAPO’S PASTRY CAFÉ 1141 E. 11th St. 713.869.9141 www.dacapospastrycafe.com

CANDELARI’S 6002 Washington. 832.200.1474 www.candelaris.com

D’AMICO’S 2802 White Oak. 713.868.3400 www.damico-café.com

CANYON CREEK CAFÉ 6603 Westcott St. 713.864.5885 www.onioncreekcafe.com

DAN ELECTRO’S 1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707 www.danelectrosguitarbar.com

CATALINA COFFEE 2201 Washington. 713.861.8448 www.catalinacoffeeshop.com

DARKHORSE TAVERN 2207 Washington. 713.426.2442 www.dhtavern.com

CEDAR CREEK CAFE 1034 W. 20th St. 713.808.9623

DOWN HOUSE 1801 Yale St. 713.864.3696 www.downhousehouston.com

CHATTER’S CAFÉ & BISTRO 140 S. Heights Blvd. 713.581.8486 www.chatterscafe.com CHICAGO’S PIZZA 1777 Airline Dr. 713.862.2828 www.chicagospizzaheights.com CHILOSO’S TACO HOUSE 701 E. 20th St. 713.868.2273

DRAGON BOWL ASIAN BISTRO 1221 W. 11th St. 713.426.2750 www.dragonbowlbistro.com DRY CREEK CAFÉ 544 Yale St. 713.426.2313 www.drycreekcafe.com EI8TH 5102 Washington. 281.989.3467

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ALONG WITH YOUR FAITHFUL COMPANION, NOW WELCOME ON THEIR UPDATED DOGFRIENDLY PATIO. DISPOSABLE WATER BOWLS AND DOGGY TREATS FOR YOUR FOURLEGGED FRIEND WILL BE AVAILABLE. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THEIR PUPPY MENU IN THE WORKS. • THE TALENTED CHEF ADAM DORRIS WILL BE DEPARTING (AMICABLY) STELLA SOLA BUT NOT BEFORE OFFERING SPECIAL DINNERS OF SOME OF HIS MOST NOTABLE DISHES TO FANS. EL REY TAQUERIA 910 Shepherd Dr. 713.802.9145 www.elreytaqueria.com

KUNG FU SALOON 5317 Washington. 713.864.0642 www.kungfusaloon.com

ONION CREEK COFFEE HOUSE 3106 White Oak Dr. 713.880.0706 www.onioncreekcafe.com

EL TIEMPO CANTINA 5602 Washington. 713.681.3645 www.eltiempocantina.com

KRAFTSMEN CAFE 611 W. 22nd St. 713.426.1300 www.kraftsmencafe.com

PANDORA 1815 Washington. 832.296.6220

FITZGERALD’S 2706 White Oak. 713.862.3838 www.fitzlivemusic.com

KRIS BISTRO & LOUNGE 7070 Allensby. 713.358.5079 www.krisbistro.com

FIVE GUYS 3939 Washington. 713.426.5558 www.fiveguys.com

LAURENZO’S 4412 Washington. 713.880.5111 www.laurenzos.net

FOX HOLLOW 4617 Nett St. 713.869.2117 www.foxhollowhouston.com

LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE 4601 Washington. 832.582.7671 www.lesgivrals.com

GABBY’S 3101 N. Shepherd. 713.864.5049

LIBERTY STATION 2101 Washington. 713.640.5220 www.libertystationbar.com

GLASS WALL 933 Studewood. 713.868.7930 www.glasswalltherestaurant.com HICKORY HOLLOW 101 Heights Blvd. 713.869.6300 www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com HUGHES HANGAR 2811 Washington. 281.501.2028 www.hugheshangar.com JAVA JAVA CAFÉ 911 W. 11th St. 713.880.5282 JAX GRILL 1613 Shepherd Dr. 713.861.5529 www.jaxgrillhouston.com JENNI’S NOODLE HOUSE 602 E. 20th St. 713.862.3344 www.noodlesrule.com

LUPE TORTILLA 1511 Shepherd. 713.231.9040 www.lupetortilla.com MANOR ON WASHINGTON 4819 Washington. 713.426.0123 www.manoronwashington.com MARDI GRAS GRILL 1200 Durham. 713.864.5600 www.mardigrasgrill.net MAX’S WINE DIVE 4720 Washington. 713.880.8737 www.maxwinedive.com MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT 512 W. 19th St. 713.861.9600 www.menchies.com NOX 4701 Nett. 281.701.4248 www.noxhouston.com

PATRENELLA’S 813 Jackson Hill St. 713.863.8223 www.patrenellas.net PIE IN THE SKY 632 W. 19th St. 936.760.3301 www.pieintheskypieco.com PIZZITOLA’S BAR B CUE 1703 Shepherd Dr. 713.227.2283 www.pizzitolasbbq.com PORCH SWING PUB 69 Heights. 713.880.8700 www.porchswingpub.com RAIA’S 4500 Washington. 713.861.1042 www.raiasItalian.com REBEL’S HONKY TONK 5002 Washington. 281.851.5224 www.rebelshonkytonkhouston.com REVIVAL MARKET 550 Heights Blvd. 713.880.8463 www.revivalmarket.com REIGN LOUNGE 4105 Washington. 713.869.0404 ROOSEVELT 5219 Washington. 713.869.8779 www.rooseveltbar.com SALT BAR 4218 Washington. 713.868.1109 www.saltbarhouston.com

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WASHINGTON DRINKERY 4115 Washington. 713.426.3617 www.washavedrinkery.com

DESSANGE PARIS SALON 5535 Memorial Dr. 713.457.8800 www.dessangetexas.com

SANCTUARY LOUNGE 2420 Washington. 713.861.7300 www.sanctuaryhouston.com

ZELKO BISTRO 705 E. 11th St. 713.880.8691 www.zelkobistro.com

DJ’S BETTER BODY Personal Fitness 2500 E. TC Jester. 713.409.6254

SOMA 4820 Washington. 713.861.2726 www.somasushi.com SOMEBURGER HAMBURGER 745 E. 11th St. 713.862.0019 STAR PIZZA II 77 Harvard St. 713.869.1241 www.starpizza.net TACOS A GO GO 2912 White Oak. 713.864.8226 www.tacosagogo.com TAMPICO 2115 Airline Dr. 713.862.8425 TAPS HOUSE OF BEER 5120 Washington. 713.864.0650 www.tapshouseofbeer.com TEOTIHUACAN MEXICAN CAFÉ 1511 Airline Dr. 713.426.4420 www.teothihuacanmexicancafe.com THE COUNTER 4601 Washington. 713.966.6123 www.thecounterburger.com THE DUBLINER 4219 Washington. 713.861.2300 THE LOT 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 www.thelothouston.net TIPPY’S SOUL FOOD 4400 Yale St. 713.694.2500 TQLA 4601 Washington. 281.501.3237 www.tqlahouston.com VIETNAM 605 W. 19th St. 832.618.1668 www.thevietnamrestaurant.com W GRILL 4825 Washington. 713.861.9933 www.wgrilltogo.com

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GREENWOOD KING 1801 Heights Blvd. 713.864.0888 www.greenwoodking.com

IMPERIUM CROSSFIT 1608 22nd St. 713.591.6966

BAYOU CITY CROSSFIT 3622 Golf Dr. 713.230.8299 BAYOU CITY SMILES 4000 Washington. #201. 713.518.1411 www.BayouCitySmiles.com

INNOVATIVE DENTIST OF HOUSTON 427 W. 20th. Suite 400. 713.864.1315

BLISS DAY SPA 701 Shepherd Dr. #100. 713.864.8787 www.blissdayspa.biz

JOY YOGA CENTER 4500 Washington. #900. 713.868.9642 www.joyyogacenter.com LA PAZ SPA & SALON 101 W. 14th St. 713.864.2244 MEMORIAL HEIGHTS DENTAL 920 Studemont. #500. 713.869.0600 www.ddsforyou.com MEMORIAL PARK VISION 5535 Memorial Dr. #1. 281.888.9256 www.memorialparkvision.com

BLUE TREE YOGA “Infrared Heated Studio” 1824 Spring St. 713.839.9642 www.bluetreeyoga.com COSA BELLA SALON & DAY SPA 1543 Yale. 713.869.1441

CROSSFIT H-TOWN 1919 Silver. 281.989.8740 www.crossfithtown.com CURVES COMPLETE 625 W. 19th St. 713.861.9602 www.curvesinformation.com DESIGN DENTAL GROUP 4500 Washington. 713.869.0334 www.Design-DentalGroup.com

MERCER SALON 5555 Washington. 281.888.9810 www.mercersalon.com SATORI SALON 3616 Washington. 713.869.2444 www.satorisalons.com SAWYER DENTAL 1919 Taylor St. Suite 3A. 713.864.4414

MEMORIAL BY WINDSOR 3131 Memorial Ct. 713.864.7602 www.windsorcommunities.com ROSE TEAM REALTY

EGMA’S SALON 4620 A Washington. 713.880.8319

ANYTIME FITNESS 1102 Yale St. 713.869.3222

BLUE TREE YOGA

SHADE 250 W. 19th St. 713.863.7500 www.shadeheights.com

health+beauty

CROSSFIT H-TOWN

SAWYER PARK SPORTS BAR 2412 Washington. 713.398.8442 www.SawyerParkHouston.com

home

ROSE TEAM REALTY 4720 Washington. #B-1. 713.880.8444 www.intownhouston.com SABINE STREET LOFTS 150 Sabine Street. 713.221.3400 www.SabineStreetLofts.com SAWYER HEIGHTS LOFTS

SAM’S CAFÉ 920 Studemont. 713.861.1109 www.samscafehouston.com

SAWYER HEIGHTS LOFTS 2424 Sawyer Heights St. 713.861.3737 www.sawyerheightslofts.com TEXAS REAL ESTATE & CO. 2420 Washington. 713.337.1410 www.txreco.com URBAN LIVING 5023 Washington. 713.868.7226 www.urbanliving.com

THE DENTIST 650 Heights. 281.974.4086 www.650heights.com WASHINGTON AVE PILATES 2203 Washington. 281.352.5791 www.wapilates.com ZUMBA FITNESS 502 E. 20th St. 832.667.8003

FOR ADVERTISING: 713.223.5333 ext 7 JASON BROWN jbrown@002mag.com ALEX PEREZ perez@002mag.com washington + heights way

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club+lounge review By Michael Cook Photography by Daniel Ortiz

THIS PLACE IS AN HONEST-TO-GOODNESS JOURNEY THROUGH CRAFT BEER THAT HAPPILY WANTS TO HELP YOU STEP OUTSIDE THE COMMERCIAL BEER BOX.

THE HAY MERCHANT the wait is over...

1100 westheimer rd. | houston, tx 77006 713.528.9805 | www.haymerchant.com

NLESS YOU LIVE OUT IN AMBER FIELDS OF GRAIN, IT’S VERY LIKELY YOU KNOW WHO COCKTAIL GENIUSES BOBBY HEUGEL AND KEVIN FLOYD ARE. DON’T RING A BELL? HOW ABOUT A LITTLE PLACE CALLED ANVIL BAR AND REFUGE? YES, THAT ANVIL. NOW, TAKE THE DETAIL, UNDERSTANDING AND UTTER CRAFT OF ANVIL BUT REPLACE THOSE SHELVES OF BOTTLES WITH A WALL OF TAPS AND WHAT DO WE HAVE…THE! HAY! MERCHANT!

Wanting to add more roots in one of the most historic areas of Houston, our resident mixologists took a gamble on the shuttered Chances bar and embarked on a meticulous renovation. Located on the bend down in Montrose (1100 Westheimer Road) we now have Underbelly on one side, The Hay Merchant on the other, a perfect synthesis in the redone space. You probably already knew this though because everyone in town was writing about it. Houston foodies were collectively salivating for the day that the creative team of Floyd and Chef Antoine Ware (of Catalan and Brasserie 19 fame) opened their doors to let you inside their sudsy homage to Houston past. Salvation finally came and as the Field of Dreams taught us … if you build it, he will come. Get the reference and get here early because this place is hoppin’…yes, I did.

The Hay Merchant just wants to fit in. So much so, they secured two generous parking lots in an area of town that has sparse excess parking. Bike racks? Right out front and well used! Should you not care for either of these options, they have valet ready to whisk away the Benz to a safe and happy lot just around the corner. All this is in an effort to coexist with the surrounding borough and keep everyone happy, no doubt an admirable cause, and one that took a lot of effort. So here you are, and you are ready to drink! But first, the building. Visually striking, the interior is a tasteful use of wood and metal, raw masonry, and check out those doors; this place just gives off that “like a boss” vibe. Tributes to the city are tossed all around the bar. A manhole cover and actual paver bricks from Houston streets of yore? Check. Handmade taps? Check. Lots of tables inside, but this place is already foaming over. Ha. The patio tables are probably full too, but plenty of standing room for

enjoying views of the downtown skyline. Beer?! Okay, okay. Beer enthusiasts unite! 80-yes-80 carefully selected beers are on tap! 8-0! Served in the appropriate glassware and kegs meticulously stored at the correct temperature…The Hay Merchant is ready to serve you, impeccably so, some of the best craft beers available. Follow the organized and detail rich menu or just ask if you need some guidance. This place is an honest-to-goodness journey through craft beer that happily wants to help you step outside the commercial beer box. There is no going bock now. Be adventurous, and keep that sense of humor – much needed water is served in repurposed King Cobra malt liquor 40oz bottles. Well, you finally got a table so don’t wait any lager! Flip over that beer menu. “Just Try It”, “Snacky Things” and “You Know You Want It” divvy up the food offerings so settle in and enjoy some of the delights Chef Ware’s kitchen has to offer! Good luck ordering just one. Great food pairs well with beer, you know?! This menu provides comfort favorites and some interesting outliers – it might just be some of the best food in a bar (read not bar food) the city has to offer. Maybe you don’t like crowds? Noise hurts your ears? You can always take beer home in your own growler or house branded ones available for purchase. Kegs to go? Yes! Read it and wheat! Hop in soon my friends. Yeah, I couldn’t help it.

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BARS + CLUBS + LOUNGES + WINE BARS

C&F DRIVE INN B 6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704 CHAPEL SPIRITS B 534 Texas St. 713.836.2278 www.chapelspirits.com CHAR BAR B F 305 Travis. 713.222.8177

DIVE LOUNGE @ Aquarium L 410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474 EIGHTEEN TWENTY B 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 www.myspace.com/1820bar ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611 FLYING SAUCER B 705 Main St. 713.228.9472 www.beerknurd.com HOUSE OF BLUES B LM 1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.blues www.hob.com/houston

LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F 1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com MAINSTAGE B LM 2016 Main St. 713.751.3101 MOLLY’S PUB B 509 Main. 713.222.1033 www.mollyspubs.com

VENUE C+L 719 Main. 713.236.8150 www.venuehouston.com

PBR HOUSTON A COWBOY BAR B 500 Texas St. 713.836.2277 www.pbrhouston.com

galleria+uptown

PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR B 1201 Fannin. 713.337.7383 www.petesduelingpianobar.com RESERVE 101 B 1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101 www.reserve101.com

SAM BAR | inside Alden Hotel C 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 www.aldenhotels.com SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ B LM 909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299 www.sambucarestaurant.com

JAZZ @ THE MAGNOLIA B LM 1100 Texas St. 713.221.0011 JET LOUNGE L LM 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 www.thejetloungehouston.com

SHAY MCELROY’S B 909 Texas Suite A. 713.223.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com

LA CARAFE W 813 Congress. 713.229.9399

STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L 909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888 www.thestatebar.com

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THE DIRT B 1209 Caroline. 713.658.3988 www.dirtbar.com TOC BAR C 711 Franklin. 713.224.4862 www.tocbar.net

SHARK BAR B 534 Texas. 281.300.1568 www.sharkbartx.com

LONE STAR SALOON B 1900 Travis. 713.757.1616

THE B.U.S. BAR SB 1800 Texas. 713.222.2287

THE BREWERY TAP B 717 Franklin. 713.237.1537

BAR

WINE BAR

LOUNGE

SPORTS BAR

LIVE MUSIC

FOOD

WILD WEST C 6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455 www.wildwesthouston.com WINETOPIA W 6363 San Felipe St. 832.858.1149 www.winetopiatx.com

midtown

114 Gray. 713.526.3423 www.doublecrosshouston.com DOUBLE TROUBLE B L 3622 Main St. 713.874.0096 EPIC LOUNGE L C 3030 Travis. 713.522.2531 ESCOBAR L C 2905 Travis. 832.443.5781 www.escobarhouston.com

13 CELSIUS W 3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466 www.13celsius.com 3RD BAR B F 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282

FRONT PORCH PUB B 217 Gray. 713.571.9571 www.frontporchpub.com

BAR MUNICH B sb f 2616 Louisiana. 713.523.1008 www.barmunich.com

GLITTER KARAOKE B 2621 Milam. 713.526.4900 www.glitterkaraoke.com

BELVEDERE L 1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271 www.belvedereinfo.com

BRAZOS RIVER BOTTOM B F 2400 Brazos. 713.528.9192 www.brbtx.com

GROVE PARK LOUNGE L 33 Waugh. 832.582.0611 www.groveparklounge.com

PAPARRUCHOS B F 3055 Sage. 713.212.3178 www.paparruchos.com

CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE B F 2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com

HOWL AT THE MOON L 612 Hadley. 713.658.9700 www.howlatthemoon.com

REMINGTON BAR B F St. Regis Hotel 1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631 www.stregis.com/houston

COACHES SB 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 www.coachespubmidtown.com

BAR 12•21 @ MORTON’S L F 5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 www.mortons.com

RICHMOND ARMS B 5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722 www.richmondarmsonline.com ROXY C 5351 W. Alabama. 713.850.0703 www.clubroxy.com

THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181 THE TASTING ROOM W •1101-18 Uptown Park. 713.993.9800 •2409 W. Alabama. 713.526.2242 www.tastingroomwines.com

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE

downtown

LUCIE’S FABULOUS LIQUORS Bl 500 Texas St. 713.836.2276 www.luciesliquors.com

COMMUNITY BAR B 2703 Smith St. 713.526.1576 CONTINENTAL CLUB B 3700 Main. 713.529.9899 www.continentalclub.com

HOUSTON TEXANS GRILLE SB 12848 Queensbury Ln. #208 713.461.2002 www.houstontexansgrille.com

DOGHOUSE TAVERN B 2517 Bagby. 713.520.1118 DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE L DOUBLE CROSS LOUNGE

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JUNCTION SB 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768 KHON’S WINE W 2808 Milam St. 713.523.7775 www.khonsbar.com KOMODO’S B 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501

LITTLE WOODROW’S SB F 2306 Brazos. 713.522.1041 www.littlewoodrows.com NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B 2913 Main St. 713.526.2220 www.art-bar.net PUB FICTION SB F 2303 Smith. 713.400.8400 www.pubfiction.com RED DOOR C L 2416 Brazos. 713.256.9383 www.reddoormidtown.com REPUBLIKA L 2905 Travis. 713.498.9662 RICH’S C 2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606 www.richsnightlife.com SAINT DANE’S BAR + GRILL B F 502 Elgin. 713.807.7040 www.saintdanes.com SHOT BAR B 2315 Bagby. 713.526.3000 www.shotbarhouston.com STATUS C 2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400 www.statushouston.com THE MAPLE LEAF B 514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 www.themapleleafpub.com THE MINK/THE BACKROOM B 3718 Main. 713.522.9985 www.minkonmain.com UNION BAR B+L 2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916 www.myspace.com/unionlounge WONDER BAR B L 2416 Brazos. 281.974.5083 www.wonderbarhouston.com

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Interview by Lance Scott Walker Photography by Anthony Rathbun

BARRY COFFING of SpringBoardSouth

PRINGBOARDSOUTH IS A THREE-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT WILL BE HELD MAY 4–6 AT CITYCENTRE HOUSTON, OFF BELTWAY 8 WEST AND I-10 NEAR THE OLD TOWN AND COUNTRY MALL. THERE WILL BE 45 BANDS SHOWCASED ON TWO STAGES. BARRY COFFING, FOUNDER AND OWNER OF UPRISING ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSICSUPERVISOR.COM, IS THE BRAINCHILD.

Where did you get the idea for SpringBoardSouth? You know, I grew up here, went to the High School for the Performing Arts and had bands and I sang stupid Astroworld jingles… I did pretty much everything you could do in Houston and then I traipsed off to L.A. for the last 20 years. And when I came back, I saw that not much had changed. I went out to L.A. reading all the books, and nothing worked like they tell you in the books. So I brought an organization out here called NARIP, which is the National Association of Recording Industry Professionals. About two and a half years ago, I opened up a Houston chapter and what we did was networking events every other month, and on the off-months, I would do a big panel, and I’d bring in social media, radio promoters, managers or professionals in the music industry. Their main focus is educating the pros. And there’re some great people in town, but most of them – you don’t know they’re here! We have some really great people here, but they’re few and far between and they’re spread out.

Don’t you think that’s changing everywhere, though, in recent years? Well, I’ve been connecting them like a mother. Every time I balance my panels, I would see that there are guys for everybody there. But I got disillusioned with the panels a little bit, because I’d put together these amazing panels and it wasn’t having the effect that I was looking for. Even if you put together a good panel, somebody walks away with three great ideas, you’ve put together a great panel. But it just wasn’t interacting. So why CityCentre? With CityCentre I got the opportunity to do a festival on training wheels, because you’ve got a really upscale great place, they’re willing to not sell tickets – it’s a completely free festival. Now you’ve taken out half of the hassle, promoting it and getting tickets, getting buy-ins and all this – and it’s Cinco de Mayo. They’ve got an art festival on the Sunday. Before we even really start marketing, we’re going to have 50,000 people there over the three days. So – voila!

I’ve already solved half the problem. I couldn’t pass on that. And my real vision – what you’ll see this year will be maybe 40 percent of what I have planned. You can only pull off so much in short order. But the idea of SpringBoard was to take artists that are at a certain level, and bounce them to the next level. “Hey man, these guys just need a little push, so let’s see if we can give it to them,” as a community and as a festival and everything. How is the stage setup there? Well, they’ve got an outdoor stage that’s beautiful… it’s like a grownup Disneyland. They’ve got these giant fire pits – it just looks incredible. It can hold a few thousand people real easily and comfortably, and then, ringing the stage, almost like a horseshoe, are all these restaurants and bars that have patios with umbrellas and things like that to keep them out of the sun, and you can sit and have a drink and watch the band.

www.springboardsouth.com

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montrose + shepherd

LOLA’S DEPOT B 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342

611 B 611 Hyde Park. 713.526.7070

MCELROY’S PUB B 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com

ABSINTHE L F 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575 www.absinthelounge.com AGORA B F 1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 www.agorahouston.com

METEOR B 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 www.meteorhouston.com

VINTAGE L 2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200 www.vintageloungehouston.com

HUDSON LOUNGE L 2506 Robinhood. 713.523.0020 www.hudsonlounge.com

MONTROSE MINING CO. B 805 Pacific. 713.529.7488

ZIMM’S B L 4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002 www.zimmsbar.com

KAY’S LOUNGE L 2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858

ETRO LOUNGE B 1424-A Westheimer. 713.521.3876 www.etrolounge.com GRAPPINO DI NINO M 2817 W. Dallas. 713.528.7002 GRIFF’S SB 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 www.griffshouston.net GUAVA LAMP L 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 www.guavalamphouston.com J.R.’s B 808 Pacific. 713.521.2519

POISON GIRL L 1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929 www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar RED LION PUB B 2316 S. Shepherd. 713.782.3030 www.redlionhouston.com

RUDYARD’S B F 2010 Waugh. 713.521.0521 SHERLOCK’S B F 1952 W. Gray. 713.521.1881 SIDEBAR @ GRAVITAS B 807 Taft. 713.522.0995

CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM 4100 Montrose. 832.592.7464 www.cezannejazz.com

F FOOD

KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB B 2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486 www.irishpubkenneallys.com

ROEDER’S PUB B 3116 S. Shepherd. 713.524.4994 www.roederspub.com

CECIL’S B 600 W. Gray. 713.524.3691

LM LIVE MUSIC

BRONX BAR B 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9691

PJ’S SPORTS BAR B 614 W. Gray. 713.520.1748 www.pjssportsbar.com

CATBIRDS B 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 www.catbirds.com

SB SPORTS BAR

VELVET MELVIN PUB B 3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798

ORANGE SPORTS BAR SB 1613 Richmond Ave. 713.528.4920

BYZANTIO B F 403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896 www.byzantiohouston.com

L LOUNGE

DOWNING STREET B L 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 www.downingstreetpub.com

AVANT GARDEN B+L LM 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 www.avantgardenhouston.com

BOONDOCKS B C LM 1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500 www.myspace.com/boondocksbar

W WINE BAR

BRIAN O’NEILL’S B 5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603 www.brianoneills.com

NUMBERS C 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.numbersnightclub.com

BOHEME WINE & CAFÉ BAR W F 307 Fairview. 713.269.0859 www.barboheme.com

B BAR

THE STAG’S HEAD B 2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199 www.stagsheadpub.com

ANVIL+REFUGE B F 1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622 www.anvilhouston.com

BLUR BAR B 710 Pacific St. 713.529.3447 www.blurbar.com

C CLUB

ZIMM’S LITTLE DECK B L 601 Richmond. 713.527.8328

museum district

MONARCH LOUNGE Hotel ZaZa L 5701 Main. 713.526.1991 www.monarchrestauranthouston.com

outer loop 300 HOUSTON BOWLING B 925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207 www.300houston.com DENIM BAR B F 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com FIREHOUSE SALOON C LM 5930 Southwest Frwy. 713.977.1962 www.firehousesaloon.com THE DERRICK TAVERN B LM 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 www.thederricktavern.com THE TASTING ROOM W CityCentre. 281.822.1500 www.tastingroomwines.com

SONOMA WINE BAR W 2720 Richmond. 713.526.9463 www.sonomahouston.com

VINE WINE ROOM W 12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463 www.vinewineroom.com

SOUTH BEACH C 810 Pacific. 713.529.7623 www.southbeachthenightclub.com

YARD HOUSE B F 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. CityCentre. 713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com

THE FLAT B 1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528 www.barflathouston.com THE HARP B 1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827 www.theharphouston.com THE NEXT DOOR B L 2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712

rice village ARMADILLO PALACE B F 5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700 www.thearmadillopalace.com BAKER STREET PUB B LM 5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900 www.bakerstreetpub.com

LIZZARD’S PUB B C 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610

STEREO LIVE 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 www.stereolivehouston.com THE BAR B InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.7200 THE BIG EASY B LM 5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999 www.thebigeasyblues.com

LUMEN LOUNGE L 5000 Kirby. 281.807.7567

THE RAILYARD B 4200 San Felipe. 713.621.4000 www.railyardhouston.com

SALENTO WINE CAFE W F 2407 Rice Blvd. 713.528.7478 www.salentowinecafe.com

MERCER LOUNGE C 3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132 www.mercerhouston.com

THE RED ROOM L 2736 Virginia St. 713.520.5666 www.redroomhouston.com

SIMONE ON SUNSET W 2418 Sunset. 713.636.3033 www.simoneonsunset.com

MEZZANINE LOUNGE SB F 2200 Southwest Frwy. 713.528.6399 www.mezzaninelounge.com

UNDER THE VOLCANO C 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282

LITTLE WOODROW’S B 5611 Morningside. 713.521.2337 www.littlewoodrows.com

THE GINGER MAN B 5607 Morningside. 713.526.2770 www.gingermanpub.com THE LOUNGE AT BENJY’S B F 2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602 www.benjys.com criver

oaks + kirby BAR MALATESTA B 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000 BIG WOODROW’S B F 3111 Chimney Rock. 713.784.2653 www.bigwoodrows.com BLANCO’S B 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072 BLVD LOUNGE B F 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111 CAPONE’S B LM 4304 Westheimer. 713.840.0010 www.caponeshouston.com CHAMMP’S SB F 1121 Uptown Park. 713.627.2333 www.champps.com COVA W •5600 Kirby. 713.838.0700 •5555 Washington. 713.868.3366 www.covawines.com CRU W 2800 Kirby. 713.528.9463 www.cruawinebar.com

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LOBBY LOUNGE B L InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South. 713.627.1132

www.spotlightkaraoke.com

MUGSY’S B 2239 Richmond Ave. 713.522.7118 www.mugsyshouston.com RON’S PUB B 1826 Fountainview. 713.977.4820 www.ronspub.com SAM’S BOAT B 5720 Richmond. 713.781.2628 SIGNATURE LOUNGE L 5959 Richmond. 713.636.2087 www.signatureloungehouston.com SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE B 5901 Westheimer. 713.266.7768

W XYZ BAR B 5415 Westheimer. 713.622.7010

warehouse district EIGHTEEN TWENTY L 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 LUCKY’S PUB SB F 801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010 www.luckyspub.com THE GREEN ROOM C LM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 WAREHOUSE LIVE LM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 www.warehouselive.com

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EVENT PEARL BALL LITE WHY TO BENEFIT THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION WHERE RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB WHEN FEBRUARY 23 Houstonians rounded up at the River Oaks Country Club for a phenomenal evening of Texas fun. Supporters of the Good Samaritan Foundation, attired in Texas chic, dined and danced for an amazing cause. The décor created an elegant, Hill Country ambiance in the ballroom. From the burlap tablecloths, draped in antique lace with mixed colorful arrangements of Texas native wildflowers, roses and hydrangea to the more rustic arrangements of blooming branches, the Texas warmth was present. Guests dined on ROCC’s famous braised short ribs with Texas cheese grits. The Spiffingtons took the stage and the swinging continued until all said, “Goodnight.”

Bobby Ware, Natalie Castillo

Bobby and Franny Jones

Photography by Kim Coffman

Jason and Courtney Fertitta, Randa and Charlie Williams

Kyla Kennedy, Jonathan Garrett

Mark Hurley, Heather Powers

Ray Ward, Ronda Ross

Vanessa Sanchez, Marita and JB Fairbanks

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EVENT GALA ON THE GREEN WHY TO BENEFIT DISCOVERY GREEN CONSERVANCY WHERE ON THE GROUNDS WHEN FEBRUARY 25 Downtown’s Discovery Green rolled out the red carpet for more than 500 guests for its biennial fundraising event, Gala on the Green. LA’s Jennifer Lynn and DJ Shee entertained cocktail hour guests under the brilliant chandeliers lighting the 100-year-old live oaks along the Brown Foundation Promenade. The evening’s program was masterfully orchestrated by Houston’s premiere special events company Ward & Ames. The famed Jackson and Company served a French-inspired menu of five-onion soup and roasted duck. Then it was dancing by Atlanta’s Party on the Moon into the wee hours. Wicked drinks and sinful sweets were served by cigarette girls in the Absinthe Lounge.

Bobbie and John Nau

OO2CROSSWORD ACROSS

Drew and Julie Sudduth

Phoebe and Bobby Tudor

Melissa and Michael Mithoff

Photography by Jenny Antill

Andrea and Mayor Bill White

Soraya and Scott McClelland

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1. "___ Set" (1957 Tracy/Hepburn film) 5. Like most ads on PBS 9. Cable TV channel with shows like “Curb Appeal" and "If Walls Could Talk" 13. Neural transmitter 14. Outer part of a pie 15. Irish singer who won a Grammy for “A Day Without Rain” 16. Clear the windshield 17. Washer cycle 18. Comic Sahl 1 9. The movie version of this young adult novel recently had the largest opening weekend sales of any film that was not a sequel 22. Ancient Mexican people 23. Some govt. investment options 24. Fabergé egg adornment 26. Dance move 28. Prefix for verse or corn 29. Flying saucer, perhaps 30. Relative who was often wicked in fairy tales 35. Spanish poet Frederico Garcia ___ 38. Rowboat blade 39. Exhausted 40. One who writes on spec 43. It might be split or have a black eye 44. Pen point 45. Earth Day subj. 47. ATM entry 48. Ancient Mexican people

51. Type of complexion 53. Author of 19 across 56. Part of Julius Caesar's dying words 57. Country rocker Steve 58. Actors Torn and Taylor 60. The second largest diamond in the world, the Kohi-___ 61. Gentleman caller, e.g. 62. Pound, foot or footpound 63. Recipe abbr. 64. Callahan's employer in the “Dirty Harry” films (abbr.) 65. TV’s Bilko and Friday

DOWN 1. Publisher of sci-fi books, e.g., by Marion Zimmer Bradley 2. Depart the scene 3. Second year college student 4. Prepare to propose, perhaps 5. New Jersey college town that was once home to Albert Einstein 6. “Nothing you can sing that can’t be ___...” 7. Good thing on the balance sheet 8. Proper name of the breastbone 9. Source of iron ore, that may be magnetic 10. Guardian in the garden

11. They roll on a Rolls Royce 12. Vessels in a brewery 14. Vessel for vinegar 20. Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera “___ Pinafore” 21. Leave immediately! 24. Oil company that became Chevron 25. Give someone an ___ effort 27. Partner of quiet or war 31. Put on ice ahead of time 32. Occurring as we speak 33. Able was I ___ saw Elba 34. Former Astros pitcher who now pitches his own brand of beef 36. Symbols of the sign Sagittarius 37. Extra in “Star Wars”

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41. Regular feature on Houston's Channel 13 42. You might use one to paint walls 46. Al Capp’'s “___ Abner” 48. Mercury and Saturn, for two 49. Their “Tres Hombres” album cover features a photo of a Mexican feast 50. “ ___ Tranquility” location of the – first moon landing 52. Miniscule organism 53. Transmitted 54. Farmer’s yield 55. Skewer 59. They cross aves.

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