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One-of-a-kind finds at the Houston Modern Market, Feb. 24-28.
HOME SHOWS Discover hundreds of experts, products and services all under one roof at the Texas Home & Garden Show at Reliant Center, happening Feb. 10-12. This marks the 26th year for the annual event. Peruse the thousands of project ideas for home decor, remodeling and new construction, gardening and landscaping, outdoor living, pools and spas. Information: www.texashomeandgarden.com. The 5th Annual Cy-Fair Home & Garden Show takes place Feb. 2526 at the Berry Center. The show features an exciting lineup of industry-expert speakers and more than 200 vendors, all showcasing new products and the latest ideas to spruce up your home’s indoor and outdoor spaces. The event also includes a farmers market and recycling station, offering electronics recycling and paper shredding. Information: www.cyfairhomeandgarden.com.
ART & ANTIQUES EVENTS The Urban Market Houston Antique Show returns Feb. 11-12, but has re- located to the Bayou City Event Center. Saturday features a special preview event that includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets for the allday Sunday sale are just $5 (free for kids) with vendors open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market takes place at 9401 Knight Road, just south of Loop 610 near Almeda. Be sure to bring cash and measurements from home. Food and drink are available all day Sunday. Information: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com. 14
Houston Antiques Dealers Association hosts its spring show March 2-4 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. America’s oldest association of antiques dealers (established in 1964), HADA continues its tradition that gives back to the Houston community, with a portion of the proceeds donated to area charities. Shop the approximately 150 national and international exhibitor booths with merchandise from around the world. Discover extraordinary treasures from museum-worthy furniture to objects of arts. Information: www.hadaantiques.com
ARCHITECTURE EVENTS Innovative and earth-minded builder Dan Phillips of The Phoenix Commotion gives the talk, "Beyond the Box" on Feb. 21 at Rico’s Grill in The Woodlands. The Phoenix Commotion is a building initiative created to prove that constructing homes with recycled and salvaged materials has a viable place in the building industry. The group’s projects in Huntsville are often wildly creative, unconventional houses for single parents, artists, and low-income families who otherwise wouldn’t be able to own a home.
The free event includes a networking session at 6 p.m., followed by the speaker at 7 p.m. Sponsors include The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N, USGBC Piney Woods, Northwoods Green, and the Houston Advanced Research Center. Rico’s Grill is located at 314 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands. Information: 281.681.8166, donnamosher@me.com. Downtown’s Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) features Houston 20/20 Visions: Ten Years to Clarity through Feb. 24. The exhibit depicts what Houstonians consider the most critical issues challenging our city today and their ideas to solve them. This exhibition coincides with the ongoing blog tenyearstoclarity.org, that presents these visions from Houston citizens. ArCH is located at 315 Capitol, Suite 120 on the corner of Bagby and Capitol. Parking is available in the Hobby Center parking garage located across the street. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday 9 to 5 and Friday 9 to 3. ArCH exhibitions are free and open to the public. Information: www.aiahouston.org
CLASSES The Houston Modern Market happens Feb. 24-26 at Winter Street Studios. This dynamic market event features vintage and contemporary modern fine art, furniture, jewelry, objects, design, and architecture. Expect top quality and variety from the more than 80 vendors and artists. A portion of Proceeds to benefit Houston Mod, Preserving our Modern Legacy. Winter Street Studios is located at 2101 Winter Street, off Sawyer Street and Washington Avenue. Information: www.houstonmodernmarket.com, 281.463.8300.
Gardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impressive variety of classes at The Arbor Gate. Gaye Hammond leads a class on Rose Pruning Feb. 18, offering expert advice on the how, when and where to prune. On Feb. 25, experts Tom LeRoy and Bill Adams teach a fun and informative class on Vegetable Gardening. Information: 281.351.8851 or www.arborgate.com. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, features a workshop on Planting a Hummingbird Feeder Hanging Basket on Feb 26. Our recent cycles of freezes and droughts have reduced natural nectar sources. Learn how to grow a dozen different native plants whose flowers provide nectar for the thirsty Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Plants profiled by the instructor will include several species appropriate for a hanging basket. Participants get to prepare and take home a hummingbird feeder hanging basket. Cost is $45 for members; $55 for non-members. Information: 713.681.8433, www.HoustonArboretum.org.
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