october calendar
13 contemporary artists that critique concepts of beauty and usefulness in their practice. The show features artists from all over the U.S., including four from Texas. The exhibition runs Oct. 1 through Jan. 8. Information: www.crafthouston.org or 713.529.4848.
On Oct. 20, Rob Greening of NiteLites Lighting Company teaches a class on Landscape Lighting. Learn the secrets to successful landscape lighting, including instruction on layout, wiring and fixtures. Information: 281.351.8851or www.arborgate.com.
ARCHITECTURE
Nestled within Memorial Park, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center serves as both a serene retreat and education center. The Arboretum’s Joe Blanton teaches Tree I.D. for the Novice on two Sundays this month, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9. Choose a Sunday and discover how to use leaves and field guides to identify 30 tree species found in our area. Cost is $30 for members, $45 for non-members. Information: www.houstonarboretum.org or 713.681.8433.
The Architecture Center Houston and Houston Public Library present the next author in their Authors in Architecture series on Oct. 20. Eric M. Wolf discusses his book American Art Museum Architecture: Documents and Design. The book explores the problems and challenges faced by architects and clients in creating buildings that interact with works of art. Reception and book signing will follow the discussion. The free event takes place at Architecture Center Houston in downtown Houston. Information: www.aiahouston.org or 713.520.0155.
CLASSES
Blake Jamison Williams, Nourish. Porcelain, wire, chair. Part of Houston Center for Contemporary Craft’s Beyond Useful & Beautiful: Rethinking Domestic Craft exhibit. Photo by Tim Thayer.
ANTIQUES The Urban Market Houston hosts its third major tent sale of the year in Midtown Oct. 22-23. Shop interesting objects, antiques, artwork, designer & decorators collections, and merchandise from a multitude of quality vendors. Saturday evening from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. is the Early Buying Event, offering first chance at the goods, plus wine/drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and re-entry on Sunday included in the $25 entry fee. Sunday-only tickets are $5. Located at 3101 Smith at Elgin. Info.: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com
ART The Bayou City Art Festival Downtown celebrates its 40th year as it transforms the blocks surrounding City Hall, Oct. 8-9. Explore the vast outdoor art gallery showcasing 300 artists working in 19 media. In addition to perusing the artwork, festival goers can enjoy wine cafés, an interactive creative zone
46
Houston-area gardeners can expect wide variety of gardening classes and unique events at The Arbor Gate in Tomball. Jeremy Kollaus teaches Fall Vegetable Container Gardening Oct. 11. Class participants can learn about vegetable varieties that thrive in Houston’s fall weather and see how these edible container gardens can add a beautiful bounty to your patio or yard.
PLANT MART The Garden Club of Houston presents its 69th Annual Bulb & Plant Mart Oct. 14-15. The large-scale plant sale features top-quality bulbs from domestic and international suppliers and an expanded collection of hard-to-find and unusual plants, perennials, trees, shrubs and vines. Many of the plants and bulbs are unique offerings from the gardens of Club members, grown specifically for the Mart. This year’s event takes place at a new location, the Holly Hall Retirement Community, 2000 Holly Hall Street at Fannin, across from Reliant Stadium. Information: www.gchouston.org
for children, restaurants, and a performing arts stage with on-going multicultural musical and dance entertainment. New this festival, String Theory will transform Downtown Houston’s architecture into a larger-than-life instrument during daily performances. Information: www.bayoucityartfestival.com Houston Center for Contemporary Craft explores the strong connection between craft and the home with Beyond Useful & Beautiful: Rethinking Domestic Craft. The exhibition presents a variety of media—including furniture, wall paper, ceramics, quilts, needlepoint, glass and metal—in a series of domestic vignettes set up throughout the large gallery. One of the founding fathers of the Arts & Crafts Movement, William Morris, famously said, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Taking this quote as a jumping-off point, HCCC Curator, Anna Walker, selected works by
house& home | O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 | h o u s e a n d h o m e o n l i n e . com
ABOVE: Top quality bulb plants available at the Garden Club of Houston’s Bulb & Plant Mart, happening Oct. 14-15. LEFT: A scene from the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, Oct. 8-9.
PAVING DESIGN PLUS 713.850.6375 • Hardscape & Landscape Design • Interlocking Pavers, Flagstone etc. • Driveways • Retaining Walls - Any Type • Patios & Sidewalks • Outdoor Kitchens
• Pool Remodeling • Entry Ways • Water Fountains • Concrete & Designer Concrete • Masonry - Any Type • Landscape Lighting
FREE Estimates • Insured & Bonded • 15 Yr. Warranty • 38 Yrs. Experience References • Residential & Commercial • New Construction or Repairs
Ask about our New Customer Special Scan the QR Code with your smart phone or visit our website at www.PavingDesignPlus.com
47
home tours
GHPA Walking Tour: DOWNTOWN’S EVOLVING SKYLINE O C T. 9 AT 2 P. M .
The Greater Houston Preservation Alliance hosts this guided walk through downtown’s architectural history, www.ghpa.org/tours.
Eastwood Historic Home Tour O C T. 1 5 - 1 6 , N O O N TO 5 P. M .
Tour six beautifully restored homes in this historic neighborhood just east of downtown. www.eastwoodcivicassociation.org
1893 Kiam Building, an early example of a multistory downtown office building.
Houston Solar Tour O C T. 1 5 , 9 A . M . TO 1 P. M .
Experience solar power in action by touring your choice of 17 featured homes and business in the Houston-area. www.houstonsolartour.com
1929 Gulf (now Chase) Building 48
house& home | O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 | h o u s e a n d h o m e o n l i n e . com
TECHNOLOGIES THAT MAKE
Your Life Better
Security Cameras • Home Theatre Audio Video Pre-wiring & Installation • Home Automation
713.691.1641 • mypowertechnologies.com 6210 Airline Dr., Houston, TX 77076 LICENSE # B15731
•Cost effective •Deploys quickly with a screwdriver •Folds up easily and stores neatly •NO MORE plywood or dangerous power tools •Deflects 97% of wind and rain 49
home tours
AIA Houston 2011 Home Tour O C T. 2 2 - 2 3 , N O O N TO 6 P. M .
Explore nine remarkable Architect-designed homes across central Houston. www.aiahouston.org/hometour PHOTOS BY BEN HILL
515 Ridge St.
2409 Avalon St.
527 Columbia St.
1814 Arbor St.
4002 Meadow Lake
5906 Grace St.
50
house& home | O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 | h o u s e a n d h o m e o n l i n e . com
CONCRETE COATINGS Resurface Your Concrete
Bedrooms, Livingrooms, Dinets & more by ASHLEY
# # # # Invitation # # # #
Join us as we invite you into a world of new and impressive techniques as we transform plain concrete into an array of colorful, textured surfaces. By using creative energy we have mastered the art of resurfacing and decorative concrete including overlays and stains. By formulating color, texture, and character, we have come up with an elegant, affordable and durable product with the strength of concrete. HOUSTON DIVISION
# # # # # # # # # # # # #
Spray Texture Stamped Overlay Concrete Stain Epoxy Flooring Mastic Joints Masonry Effects Custom Designs Pool Decks Patios Driveways Walkways Garages Entryways Old & New Concrete
15 Years Experience 832.607.2998 Phone 281.897.8576 Phone 281.955.1971 Fax Accepted
www.istexas.net
FABRICATION & INSTALLATION OF NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS FOR: • Kitchen Countertops • Vanities • Furniture • Fireplaces
200 OFF
$
Any Kitchen Granite
Satisfaction Guaranteed
FREE ESTIMATES
713.937.7220 • 832.741.6181 www.riveroaksgranite.com 51