March/April Intown

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March/April 2013

Houston’s Lollapalooza Modern Home Design

Astros’ Jim Crane Strait and Gilley

Galleria Chamber Guide

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MARCH 28 7:30 PM

REFLECTIONS 12:00 PM BRAHMS’ REQUIEM 7:30 PM

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6 Our Lollapalooza 8. STRAIT

10 THE GAME 12 THE BUZZ 13 GALLERIA CHAMBER GUIDE 23 Gilley

25 HOUSTON RENOVATOR

28 FINANCIAL FOCUS 5

Other cities have their parties. Milwaukee has the fabulous Summerfest, Miami’s Music Week, Chicago’s Lollapalooza and of course New Orleans has Mardi Gras. I have been to most of these and I can attest that our Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is The lollapalooza.

Our Lollapalooza

Oh yeah this is the world’s largest bar-b-cue, beer, whiskey and country music extravaganza, but the founding fathers of the rodeo had other ideas when they kicked off this event in 1932. They decided that charity and education of our children would be the two main beneficiaries. Since its’ inception the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has donated an astounding 330 million dollars to educate Texas students.

Martina McBride (above) and George Strait will anchor this year’s Rodeo

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This year alone there will be 108 scholarships awarded totaling between $16,000 -$18,000 dollars per scholarship.

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Lunch

Dinner

Weddings

Meetings

Events

Live Music

New charities added this year as beneficiaries of the Rodeo’s success include American Festival for the Arts, Children’s Museum of Houston, Cristo rey Jesuit College Preparatory and The Memorial Park Conservancy due to the massive devastation to the trees in Memorial Park.

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has donated an astounding 330 million dollars to educate Texas students.

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Could anyone in 1932 have envisioned that in this year’s opening parade that a black head football coach named Kevin Sumlin from Texas A&M University would be the Grand Marshall of the trail ride.

Ending in downtown Houston, the parade was welcomed by hundreds of thousands of denizens who helped kick of the 2013 annual rodeo. There were over 3,000 trail riders traveling a combined total of nearly 1,800 miles and from as far away as Reynosa, Mexico.

A relative newcomer to the Rodeo festivities and what would have undoubtedly been a surprise evolution to the event’s forefathers is The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo’s, Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition Roundup and Best Bites Competition. This year featured over 2,800 wines. The Grand Champion Wine prize this year went to the Alexander Valley Vineyard for the Cyrus Alexander Valley 2008. Most of Houston’s top restaurants and caterers now offer their fare for tastings. This year’s winner for Top Food Popular Choice award went to Royer’s Round Top Cafe, who has been to the winner’s circle in this event twice before. Runner-up in the food event was Jonathan’s The Rub. ConocoPhillips Annual Rodeo Run has become a rodeo mainstay and had nearly 15,000 runners this year. Since it’s inception the race has donated all of the proceeds which now totals over four million dollars.

The number of volunteers for this little lollapalooza now totals over 27,000 strong, and shows what most Houstonians know.

Houston is the most underrated city in America and won’t be for long.

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LIFE

King George The iconic Texas singer and songwriter returns to where it all started

by Wiiliam Hanover

If you were to guess who the top three music artists were, it may be a surprise to find this year’s feature music attraction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on the list. The number three music artist with most gold and platinum records behind Elvis Presley (The King) and The Beatles, Texan country legend George Strait rides into to Houston for the last time while on his The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. If you believe that I have some oceanfront property in Arizona.

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As did Jeremy Lin of Houston Rockets and New York Knicks basketball fame, George Strait made the most of his playing opportunity when he was a fill in due to sickness. After the injury that befell the Knicks which forced them to play then little known backcourt player, Jeremy Lin, Lin went on to have one of the most successful seasons in pro basketball last year. Like Lin, Strait’s meteoric rise to stardom can be attributed to the luck of the draw. Houston Rodeo chairman, Leroy Shafer remembers having to “fly in a replacement act only an hour before and debuting to a crowd of over 30,000 people at the Astrodome in 1983,” when Eddie Rabbitt, the scheduled performer, was sick and couldn’t perform. Strait known for barroom ballads, honky tonk and western swing was a huge hit at the rodeo and he finally had arrived.

Strait’s first single, “Unwound” was a hit in 1981 and he never looked back. His seventh album and most famous song “Ocean Front Property” was released by MCA records in 1987. The record has been ranked as a Top 40 Greatest Country Albums of all time by Country Music Television. In 2000, Strait was named artist of the decade and won a Grammy Award for the album Troubadour which helped him surpassing Conway Twitty’s mark of 68.5 million albums sold.

George Harvey Strait was born May 18,1952 in Poteet, Texas just 20 miles outside of San Antonio. He was raised on a cattle farm by his father after his mother divorced and moved away with his sister. His first band was a rock and roll garage band. Strait eloped with his high school sweetheart and in 1971 enlisted in the US Army. Afterwards he attended Southwest Texas State and began playing lead with a group called Ace In The Hole. After a couple of failed attempts to land a recording contract in Nashville, his wife urged him to give it one more try and it was then that his song “Unwound “ went to number four on the charts and MCA Records signed him.

Strait lost his daughter in a tragic car accident when she was just 13.

The boy driving who survived the crash was going to be charged with negligent homicide when Strait intervened and simply said it was an accident. He and his only son George Strait Jr,who goes by Bubba are both members in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and partner in team roping competitions. He and his wife and son live outside San Marcos on a ranch and as per usual declined an interview for this story as he does for most interviews, which has added to this legendary singer songwriter’s mystique.

Strait joins country legends Gene Autry, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Elvis Presley, Charley Pride and Roy Rogers on the Star Trail of Fame at The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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THE GAME

Jim Crane on the 2013

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by John Granato and Sean Pendergast John Granato: What are your observations from Spring Training in Kissimmee on your Houston Astros?

Jim Crane: Bo [Porter] has them fired up and working hard. We’re excited. We hope to play better this year with what Jeff [Luhnow] has put together, and with what Bo has put together. You'll see a lot more intensity, a lot more focus, and hopefully these guys can start playing at a very high major league level. We'll develop a nucleus and get good pretty quick.

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Granato: It's going to take awhile to develop the guys that you have been accumulating with all the trades, but we spoke with Phil Garner, and he loves the Chris Carter trade. It's still early to tell, but it seems that the plan is coming together well.

Crane: We told people what we were going to do last year and I think Jeff has stayed very close to that plan. Anytime you can accumulate more assets for someone that may not be with us long term, or if he thinks he has an advantage, he's going to make a trade. I think he made a good trade acquiring Carter and picking up some other good pieces. When you can trade 3 [players] for one, you do that all day long. When you look

up, you are going to have assembled some depth on the team.

Once the guys have proven that they can play, then it gives you some pieces to trade for things you don't have. Jeff is doing a great job at that.

Granato: I know Drayton [McClane, previous Astros owner] was very involved when a trade was on the table.

He had to be sold on the trade before he approved it. Are you that involved or do you trust Jeff?

Crane: Jeff 's team makes the trades. He has a budget and he stays within the budget. We are certainly aware of the trades but it's his decision and he will be held accountable for those decisions. I did tell him when he was trading with Oakland, this was his chance to beat the Moneyball guy, Billy Bean.

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Granato: Isn’t the Oakland A’s model a pretty good one?

Crane: Yeah, they’ve done fantastic. In this situation, they were needing a shortstop, so they were willing to give up some of the player they did. They want to win this year because they have a very good team so that piece was important to them at that price. Even at a relatively lower payroll of $60-70 million dollars, they are going to be very competitive. The payroll isn't always the leading indicator on how a team will turn out. What Bo’s trying to do with the “chemistry” is very important to the team, as well.

Sean Pendergast: Obviously, you guys have scaled back on the payroll, but the day will come when investing in the payroll is the prudent thing to do. When will that time come for the Astros? Are we two or three years away? What will trigger that?

Jim Crane: I think it will become obvious once the team gets competitive, in contention, or close to contention. [In that scenario] we might need a certain position player to round out the team, and when the time comes, we're certainly ready to react to that. We hope it cones sooner than later.This year, signing a bunch of free agents with the nucleus we had wouldn’t have made much financial sense. Every dollar we spend, we want to make sure that we get value for it. It could be the middle of the season or it could be next year, but we hope it's quicker than later. Jeff has stockpiled talent at our minor league system, which was ranked nearly at the bottom last year of the league; now it ranks fourth. Every time you see a team in that position, they usually make a run for the playoffs.

John Granato: Jeff also picked up some veteran players like Carlos Peña, Rick Ankiel, Erik Bedard. So you are getting some stop-gap guys. It will be interesting to see how they respond. What area gives you the most hope?

Jim Crane: When you look at our pitching depth, I think our starting pitching will be much better this year. Roger Clemens has given a commitment to work with our young guys. If one of these guys pick up a split-finger fastball or another pitch, it could be the difference in their career. They are all hardthrowers and any of them could turn into 20-game winners before you blink.

Listen to John Granato & Sean Pendergast weekdays 7-11am on 1560-AM, Houston’s flagship home for Yahoo! Sports Radio.

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The

BUZZ

By Roseann Rogers

Tootsies hosted Love’s In Fashion benefiting Dec My Room where more than 200 Houstonians came to support the charity. Playing off the Valentine’s Day theme, the fashion show featured philanthropic couples donning the latest and hottest Tootsies fashions. Proceeds from the event along with a percentage of the evening’s sales and a live auction benefited the nonprofit, raising more than $75,000.

Photo credit: Fulton Davenport, PWL Studios.

The third annual Trafigura Home Run took place at Buffalo Bayou Linear Park to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. The fun-filled family day included both at 10k and 5k run which raised $117,000.

Photo credit: The PR Boutique

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5K runners of all ages, off to a good start!

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Holly Waltrip and Mike Long Mogie, resident dog at Ronald McDonald House Houston, and Leslie Bourne, executive director, get ready to lead the pack of 5K runners.

Edward Sancheza and Leisa Holland-Nelson Julie, a Ronald McDonald House resident helps Natalie Bomkie of Fox 26 News emcee the event.

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Letter from the President The Galleria Chamber of Commerce strives for the avocation of business policies that grow the economy, create jobs and policies in a complex environment. Our board is made up of a variety of businesses from mom and pop companies, industry associations and large corporations.

The Galleria Chamber has been a trusted business organization for over 20 years working as a voice and for the development of business success. We provide opportunities for large and small businesses and individuals to invest in a thriving and responsible community. Our organization provides news, policy leaders , events, and networking opportunities that facilitates growth and economic activity in the region. As a group we have the means to impact business and strategies to influence the legislative process.

2013 is an exciting time for The Galleria Chamber of Commerce! We have a new and improved website withJai Daggett all the information you need to attend our events even if you are not a member. Engage us through LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. We have lots of exciting events coming up and we look forward to seeing you.

Please join us and help continue to build a strong and solid foundation for the heart and soul of our community.

Jai Daggett President and CEO Galleria Chamber of Commerce

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Burnett Staffing 9800 Richmond Ave., Suite 800 (713) 977-4777 http://www.burnettstaffing.com Workforce Solutions 3355 West Alabama, Suite 350 (713) 590-2653 http://www.wrksolutions.com

Energy

Art Institute of Houston; The 4140 Southwest Freeway (713) 353-4146

Reliant, an NRG Company 1201 Fannin Street, Suite 5504 (713) 537-2328 http://www.reliant.com

DeVry University 2000 West Loop South, Suite 150 (713) 850-0888 http://www.devry.edu/locations/campuses/loc_houston.jsp

Cirro Energy 5909 West Loop South, Ste. 650 Bellaire, TX 77401 713-263-8100 x109 http://www.ciroenergy.com

Houston Community College 5407 Culfton, (713) 718-7870 http://www.hccs.edu

Centerpoint Energy

Education

Houston ISD 4400 W. 18th Street (713) 556-7200 http://www.houstonisd.org Paul Mitchell The School 10516 Katy Freeway, Suite A (713) 465-6300 http://www.paulmitchelltheschool. com University of Phoenix - Central 4888 Loop Central Drive, Suite 100 (713) 465-9966 http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/tx/houston-campus/westloop-learning-center.html University of Phoenix - Houston Campus 11451 Katy Frwy., Ste. 100 (713) 465-9966 http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/tx/houston-campus/houston-campus.html Electronics Manufacturing AMS Automation, Inc. 10015 Chickasaw Lane (713) 460-8881 http://www.amsautomation.net Automatic Power 213 Hutcheson

Legacy Asset Management 1800 West Loop South, Suite 1790 (713) 355-7171 Robertson Wealth Management 5120 Woodway, #9029 (713) 622-4077 http://www.robertsonwealth.com

Fitness

S Factor 2901 West Loop South (713) 621-9111 http://www.sfactor.com/

4300 Bissonnet Bellaire, TX 77401 (713) 945-4152 http://www.centerpointenergy.com

Cannon CrossFit 5907 Star Ln. 713.783.2146 Fitness facility that specializes in functional fitness and weight loss assistance. We are conveniently located for the Galleria business district.

Engineer Consultants

Food Manufacturing

Binkley & Barfield, Inc. 1710 Seamist Dr. (713) 869-3433 http://www.binkleybarfield.com

Entertainment

Dave & Busters - Richmond 6010 Richmond Ave. (713) 346-0706 http://www.daveandbusters.com Dave & Buster’s is a 53,000 square foot restaurant, bar and entertainment Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant 7620 Katy Freeway, Suite 455 (713) 333-8800 http://venues.standup-media.com/ Private, full venue buy-outs, State of the art audio visual capabilities, Full Bar/Kitchen, Entertain clients.

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark http://www.schlitterbahn.com 2109 Lockheed Street (409) 770-9283

Financial Services

Edward Jones - Washington Ave 3939 Washington Avenue, Suite 205

Andalucia Nuts3505 Bering Drive (713) 977-9090 http://andalucianuts.com/

Freight Forwarding

Alemel General Trading 6201 Beverly Hill St., #5 (281) 451-4578 AOG International 4801 WoodwaySuite 300 (281) 214-0459http://www.aoginternational.com/ Freight Forwarder specializing in time critical freight service. It is our goal to provide a level of customer service beyond expectations and to become an extension of the business’s we work with.

Galaxy Freight Services 2700 Greens Road K-300281-442-7447 x22 www.galaxyfreightservices.com Air Freight, Ocean Freight and Trucking. Crating, and Customs Broker Services. Licensed/Bonded/ Insured. BBB Members. Family Owned and Operated for over 45 Years.

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Furniture Sales

(713) 728-7218 http://www.thebenefitconceptsteam.com

(713) 972-0911 http://www.emerus.com

Gallery Furniture - Post Oak 2411 Post Oak Blvd.

(713) 694-5570 http://www.galleryfurniture.com

Home Health Care Healthcare Consulting

Foundation Surgical Hospital 5410 West Loop South Bellaire, TX 77401 (713) 314-4455 http://surgicalhospital.com/default_noflash. shtml

Ashley Furniture4500 San Felipe(713) 221-4450

The Frog At Home 2427 Westheimer Road (713) 840-0844 http://www.frogathome.com/ We feature fine furnishings, unique accessories, draperies, blinds, rugs, art and more. We are a Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer in our Houston & Galveston showrooms.

Ambassadors Caregivers 2118 Oakdale St (713) 521-2221 http://www.ambassadorscare.com Provides private-duty caregivers, nursing and staffing. We serve clients at home or in the hospital, providing well-deserved 1:1 care and attention.

Hospitals & Clinics

EMERUS 24 Hour Emergency Room 1635 Voss Rd

Legacy Community Health Services 1415 California St. 832-548-5000

Wholesale Grocery Stores Costco Wholesale 3836 Richmond Avenue (832) 325-5850 http://www.costco.com

Randall’s Food Market 5161 San Felipe (713) 964-3150 http://www.randalls.com

Hair Salon

Della Ricca Hair Color 1415 G. Bonnie Brae (713) 398-0474 Josephine’s Day Spa & Salon 1127 Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1008 (281) 870-0083 http://www.josephinesdayspa.com Beauty Salons Hair Salon Fringe Salon 2400 West Alabama, #100 (713) 668-1052 http://www.fringesalonandcolorbar.com Lumina Dental Spa 3800 Southwest Freeway, Suite 118 (713) 523-2328 http://www.luminadentalspa.com Red Circle Personalized Weight Management 1415 S. Voss, Suite 200 (713) 781-7332 http://www.myredcircle.com Serente Spa 1180 Uptown Park Blvd. #4 (713) 621-7722 http://www.serentespa.com The Houston Sleep Center 7500 San Felipe, Suite 550 (713) 827-8896 http://www.houstonsleepcenter.com

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that provides quality, compassionate healthcare in a culturally sensitive and judgment free environment.

Memorial Hermann Wellness Institute 7731 Southwest Freeway, Suite 201 (713) 338-4823 http://www.memorialhermann.org Midtown Physchiatry and TMS Center 5225 Katy Freeway, Ste 650 (713) 426-3100 Park Plaza Hospital 1313 Hermann Drive (713) 527-5215 http://www.parkplazahealthcare.com Located in the Museum District, we offer inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency care and imaging services. Our specialized programs are senior care, orthopedics and weight loss surgery.

St. Luke’s Community Emergency Centers 6720 Bertner Avenue (4-217) (832) 355-7510 http://www.stlukesemergency.com/ Locations/cec-holcombe.cfm University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 229 (713) 792-2121 http://www.mdanderson.org

Hotels

Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area 7611 Katy Freeway (713) 680-2222 http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/ crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/houston/ houtg/hoteldetail Courtyard by Marriott - Galleria 2900 Sage Road (713) 622-3611 DoubleTree Guest Suites 5353 Westheimer (713) 961-9000 Hilton Houston Post Oak 2001 Post Oak Blvd.

(713) 961-9300 Upscale hotel with 448 elegant guestrooms & suites, with balconies and magnificent views, plus 30,000 sq. ft. of space, ideal for corporate or social events.

Hotel Derek 2525 West Loop South (713) 961-3000 http://www.hotelderek.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites - Galleria 1625 West Loop South (713) 355-3440 http://www.lq.com/lq/index.jsp Omni Houston Hotel tberg@destinationhotels.com (713) 871-8181 http://www.omnihotels.com Omni Houston Hotel features 378 exquisitely appointed guestrooms, Mokara Spa, Noe Grill and 32,000 sq. ft. of event space.

Hotel Granduca 1080 Uptown Park Blvd.

(713) 418-1000 Prepare for your expectations to be exceeded, as you enjoy a modern legacy of old world sophistication in our 122 luxurious suites and the ultimate experience reminiscent of a private Tuscan villa.

Hotel Indigo 5160 Hidalgo Street (713) 621-8988 http://www.uptownhoustonhotel.com Houston Embassy Suites 2911 Sage Rd. (713) 626-5444 Residence Inn by Marriott - Galleria 2500 McCue Rd (713) 840-9757 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/houglresidence-inn-houston-by-the-galleria/ St. Regis Houston Hotel, The 1919 Briar Oaks Lane (713) 840-7600 An award winning AAA Five Diamond luxury hotel in Southeast Texas recognized for its bespoke service and refined accommodations.

The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa 111 North Post Oak Lane (713) 685-6822 http://www.houstonian.com Enjoy the Houstonian Club, and Trellis, The Spa at The Houstonian all at the same place! Located on 18 acres of beautiful wooded landscape in the heart of Houston.

Information Technology

Techcess Group 3100 Timmons Lane, Suite 350 (832) 533-9670 http://techcessgroup.com/ IT consulting, technology services and outsourcing firm in Houston, Texas, serving customers across four continents.

Insurance

Brock Insurance Group, LLC 820 S. Friendswood Drive, Suite 103 Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 482-6400 Ross Enterprise Insurance Agency, LLC 350 North Sam Houston Pkwy. East, Suite (281) 847-5500 http://www.rossinsuranceplans.com IMG Financial Group 4550 Post Oak Place Drive, Suite 125 (713) 622-1150

Banks Insurance Investment Services

M.J. Murray, R.H.U. & Associates 2600 South Gessner, Suite 406 (713) 622-4867

Jewelry

Tous USA Inc. 5015 Westheimer Rd., Ste. K102A (713) 840-0286 Tous is a unique Jewelry and handbag store that brings a little bit of Spain to Houston

Lofts

Broadstone Uptown Lofts 3363 McCue Rd. (713) 622-3363

Marketing

Cesar Rincon International 710 N Post Oak Rd, Suite 202 (832) 202-6085 Lorelle Media, LLC 2800 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 4100 (713) 481-6502 Produces original, multimedia content for any entity that wants its story told in a compelling way.

We are expert strategic connectors with a vast network to help you achieve your goals.

Massage Therapy Avalon Massage & Bodyworks 5000 Westheimer Suite 602 (713) 936-1610

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Medical Care

Angela Sturm-O’Brien, MD 6655 Travis, Ste. 950 713-526-5665 Provide surgical and nonsurgical options to help you look and feel your best!

Apria Healthcare 9400 Kirby Dr. 713-805-3223 Nation’s largest provider in home oxygen therapy and related services.

Apria’s respiratory therapists currently provide services for multiple cities in all 50 states.

Cameo Caregivers 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 305 (713) 682-7272 Houston Eye Associates - Chimney Rock 590 Chimney Rock (713) 782-4406 http://www.houstoneye.com Largest ophthalmology clinic in the nation, has 50 board certified ophthalmologists seeing patients for all of their eye care needs.

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic 2727 West Holcombe, 4th Floor (713) 442-0768 http://www.kelsey-seybold.com Summit Health Management Organization 14770 Memorial Drive (281) 496-2526 http://www.doctorscli9nichouston. com

Mortgage Banking

Patriot Bank Mortgage 7500 San Felipe Suite 100 (713) 337-8400 Jennifer Hernandez has been originating residential mortgages since 1995. With a team of 11, Jennifer originated 263 loans in 2012 for $75 million.

5387 Westheimer (713) 627-3689

Multi-Family Apartments

Massage Heights 2055 Westheimer Rd., Ste 175 713-526-7529 www.massageheights.com Massage Heights offers professional, affordable and convenient therapeu-

Non-Profit

Memorial Hills 4200 Scotland Street (713) 861-6222

American Diabetes Association 2400 Augusta, Suite 175

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(713) 977-7706 The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities.

ESCAPE Family Resource Center 3210 Eastside (713) 942-9500 Better Business Bureau 1333 W. Loop South, Ste. 1200 (713) 341-6127 A private, non-profit member organization that promotes and fosters the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public.

Community Health Charities 2425 West Loop South, Suite 200 (713) 297-8891 For more than 50 years, Community Health Charities has united caring donors in the workplace with the nation’s most trusted health charities to improve the lives of those affected by a chronic disease or disability.

Houston Habitat for Humanity 3750 N. McCarty Dr. (713) 671-9993 http://www.houstonhabitat.org/ Houston Housing Resource 2640 Fountainview Drive, Ste 235 (713) 260-0755 Memorial Park Conservancy 6501 Memorial Drive (713) 863-8403 Spaulding for Children 8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 100 (713) 681-6991 http://spauldingforchildren.org/ The Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 2100 (713) 547-2065 http://www.fffhouston.com/ The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 5005 Mitchelldale, Suite 115 (713) 680-8088ttp://www.lls.org/ The Rose Galleria 5420 West Loop South, Suite 3300 Bellaire, TX 77401 (713) 668-2996 The Vosswood Nursing Center 815 S. Voss Rd (713) 827-0883 http://lcca.com/118/ Galleria Membership Guide

Canon Business Solutions 1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 975 (713) 300-5468 http://www.solutions.canon.com Dahill 3050 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1350 (713) 329-9909 Provider of innovative office technology and Professional IT Services.

We offer the national resources of Xerox and the agility and leadership of a locally managed company.

Office Furniture & Supplies

Herman Miller 1800 Post Oak Blvd Building 6, Suite 300 (713) 530-7927 Tejas Office Products, Inc. 1225 W 20th St. (713) 864-6004 http://www.tejasoffice.com

Oil & Gas

Air Liquide 2700 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1800 (713) 624-8272 Apache Corporation 2000 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 100 (713) 296-6151 Marathon Oil Company 5555 San Felipe (713) 296-4149 http://www.marathon.com Oceanflow International, LLC 2100 W. Loop South Suite 500 (713) 328-6700 http://www.ocean-flow.com World’s best technical, engineering, commercial and project management expertise to develop subsea oil and gas fields in deep or shallow water around the world Schlumberger 5599 San Felipe, Suite 1700 (713) 513-2000 http://www.schlumberger.com Leading oilfield services provider, trusted to deliver superior results and improved E&P performance for oil and gas companies around the world.

Texas Steel Conversion, Inc. 3101 Holmes Rd , (713) 733-6013 Tradewinds PetroTrade, LLC. 8955 Katy Freeway, Suite 220 (713) 465-7590 http://www.tradewindspetrotrade. com VMonitor

4321 W. Sam Parkway N., Suite 110 (713) 467-3900 http://www.vmonitor.com Online Marketing eComLeads 6101 Southwest Freeway, Suite 217 Houston, TX 77057 (713) 349-8282

Optical Services

Houston Eye Associates - Gramercy 2855 Gramercy (713) 558-8747 http://www.houstoneye.com/ The largest ophthalmology clinic in the nation, has 50 board certified ophthalmologists seeing patients for all of their eye care needs.

Photographers/Photo Finishing/ Framing

Photos by Rovo 2636 Yorktown, #324 (832) 356-6768 http://www.photosbyrovo.com/ Specialized in covering social events, corporate & non-profit events, galas, fundraisers, ribbon cuttings, awards presentations, luncheons and many more.

Silverlight Photography by Noah Van. 4322 Scotland St. 713-426-2827 Serving Houston for over 25 years providing excellent couple or family portraits with a unique and timeless style.

Press/Publications/Radio

Examiner Newspaper Group Inc. 4635 Southwest Freeway, Suite 320 (281) 674-1356 Morris Visitor Publications 2620 Fountianview, Suite 330 (713) 953-7141 http://www.morrisvisitorpublications.com/ Houston Business Journal 1233 West Loop South, Suite 1300 (713) 688-8811

Printing & Typesetting Services ALLPRO Sign & Digital Solutions 13147 Northwest Freeway 713-895-SIGN

Swailes & Company, Inc 1800 St James Place Suite 625 713-977-7600 Private Investigation Company for corporations, law firms & other businesses, including computer forensics services & pre-employment background investigations

Printing & Typesetting Services ALLPRO Sign & Digital Solutions 13147 Northwest Freeway 713-895-SIGN

Private Investigation

Swailes & Company, Inc 1800 St James Place Suite 625 713-977-7600 Private Investigation Company for corporations, law firms & other businesses, including computer forensics services & pre-employment background investigations.

Texas Investigative Network, Inc. 5555 W. Loop S Suite 510 (713) 807-8811

Property Leasing & Management

Broadstone Piney Point - Alliance Communities 8787 Woodway (713) 917-1700

Public Relations

The Padgett Group P. O. Box 20473 (713) 590-3770 Strategic public relations and marketing consulting firm specializing in helping companies maximize their visibility and strategically communicate to, and develop successful relationships with, the public.

Publishers

Daily Court Review 6807 Wynnwood Lane (713) 869-5434 Litewill Holdings LLC 1901 Pease Street

Real Estate

All is Well 12019 Briar Forest Drive (832) 422-2344 Arturo’s Italiano 1180 Uptown Park Blvd., #1 (713) 621-1180 http://www.arturosuptown.com/ All is Well 12019 Briar Forest Drive (832) 422-2344 Avenue R 5455 Richmond Avenue (713) 572-4300

John Daugherty, Realtors 520 Post Oak Blvd., 6th FL (713) 561-7500 http://www.johndaugherty.com Regus

1980 South Post Oak Blvd. Suite 1500 (713) 231-3031 The world’s largest provider of flexible, fully equipped offices, professional meeting rooms, business lounges and VC studios.

Trace Bannerman Realtor 5773 Woodway Drive, Suite 206 (832) 338-0965 PrimeLending 5220 Weslayan, Suite 108 (713) 384-6582 Residential Real Estate Uptown Real Estate Group, Inc. 5065 Westheimer, Suite 640 (713) 629-7771 Mariana Saldana, has been in the real estate business for 30 years, 75% of the buyers coming from Mexico, selling high rises and enclosed communities.

Restaurants

Arturo’s Italiano 1180 Uptown Park Blvd., #1 (713) 621-1180 Brenner’s on the Bayou 1 Birdsall Street (713) 868-4444 Introducing Houston to the $5 Mimosa Brunch with Live Music at scenic Blue Bar, Sundays beginning at 11.00am Brio Tuscan Grille 3029 Kirby Drive (713) 528-8200 We will develop loyal, lifelong Guests by delivering the highest quality food and service, to each guest…at each meal…each and every day.

http://www.chuys.com Ciao Bello 5161 San Felipe, #100 (713) 960-0333 Father-Son duo Tony & Jeff Vallone bring you the finest ingredients and atmosphere in their ‘’casually elegant’’ neighborhood Italian eatery!

Crapitto’s Cucina Italiana 2400 Mid Lane (713) 961-1161 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 5061 Westheimer Road, Suite 8060 (713) 355-2600 An American culinary institution serving flawless cuisine thats bold &delicious.Extensive award-winning wine list and a level of service that reminds guests that they’re the boss Five Guys Burgers & Fries 1715 C Post Oak Blvd (713) 960-1525 http://www.fiveguys.com/ Frank’s Chop House 3736 Westheimer (713) 572-8600 http://www.frankshouston.com/ Haven, A Seasonal Kitchen 2502 Algerion Way (713) 581-6101 Certified Green restaurant that connects diners to real food, meticulously sourced from Texas farmers, boatmen, ranchers and artisans & its organic on-site garden and beehives.

La Griglia 2002 West Gray (713) 526-4700 http://www.lagrigliarestaurant.com/

Cafe Adobe 2111 Westheimer Rd (713) 528-1468 http://www.cafeadobe.com/

Landry’s 1510 West Loop South (713) 386-7280 http://www.landrysrestaurants.com/

Cantina Laredo 11129 Westheimer (713) 952-3287

Luby’s 1743 Post Oak Blvd.

(713) 329-6850 http://www.lubys.com/

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 11339 Katy Freeway (713) 464-6595 http://www.carrabbas.com Chick-Fil-A at I-10 and Silber 7660 Katy Freeway (713) 859-1184 Chuy’s 2706 Westheimer (713) 524-1700

Masraff’s 1753 Post Oak Boulevard (713) 355-1975 http://masraffs.com/ MAX’s Wine Dive 4720 Washington Avenue 713-880-8737 Combination of gourmet comfort food paired with the highest quality of wines from around the world, we

have created a rockin’ atmosphere to match the thrill of such culinary blend.

Ouisie’s Table 3939 San Felipe (713) 528-2264 P.F. Changs Highland Village 4094 Westheimer Rd. (281) 513-3741 http://www.pfchangs.com Piatto Ristorante 4925 W. Alabama (713) 871-9722 Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 5015 Westheimer Galleria Mall Suite 1470 (713) 993-0811 Simple and unique… we only have ONE LOVE – quality chicken finger meals!. Exceptionally high quality product served quickly and conveniently. 10 locations.

Post Oak Grill 1415 South Post Oak Lane (713) 993-9966 http://www.postoakgrill.com/ Smashburger 5381 Westheimer (713) 997-8357 http://smashburger.com/ Smith & Wollensky 4007 Westheimer (713) 621-7555 http://www.smithandwollensky.com/ sw-houston Smashburger 5381 Westheimer (713) 997-8357 Smith & Wollensky 4007 Westheimer (713) 621-7555 Situated in affluent Houston’s highland Village. Prime dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood & homemade desserts.

5 private rooms accommodating 10 to 300 outdoor.

The Burger Palace 2800 Sage Road, Suite A-1100 (832) 748-1868 The Oceanaire 5061 Westheimer Rd (832) 487-8862 http://www.theoceanaire.com/ Tony’s 11 Greenway Plaza Suite 515 (713) 622-6778 Our passion for great dining is matched only by our dedication

to offering our guests unrivaled performance in the kitchen, unique and original selections from the wine cellar, and peerless tableside service.

Triniti Restaurant 2815 South Shepherd (713) 527-9090 Valentino Vin Bar 2525A West Loop South (713) 850-9200

Security Services

Star Protection Agency LLC 701 North Post Oak Road, Ste. 210 (281) 822-0722

Shipping & Exports

Sahara Cargo LLC 332 S. Wayside Drive (713) 419-9350 http://www.saharacargollc.com

Shopping Centers

Highland Village Holding, Inc. 4055 Westheimer (713) 850-3100

Skin & Body Rejuvenations & Treatments

Dr. TATTOFF - Laser Tattoo Removal and Laser Hair Removal 5385 Westheimer (832) 571-2300 http://www.drtattoff.com Leading provider of tattoo removal and laser hair removal. Our licensed medical professionals have performed hundreds of thousands of procedures since 2004.

Small & Medium-Sized Business

Services Galleria BNI 281-816-6400x122 http://www.bnihouston.com/tx-houston-west-bni-galleria/

Software Consulting

CAP5 Technology Solutions, LLC 4200 Westheimer Suite #205 (713) 979-5280 Managed IT Services, Systems Integration, Project Consulting and Implementation, Cloud Application Services, Data Center, Colcation, Web Hosting.

Spas

Roula’s Nail Spa3017 Kirby Drive (713) 444-9041

Telecommunications

Alpheus Communications 1301 Fannin 20th Floor (713) 336-6300 Provides fiber and networking services to businesses. Alpheus’ Galleria Membership Guide

expansive Texas network delivers reliable connectivity from DS-1 to OC-192, Ethernet, Internet & managed wavelength solutions.

CBeyond Communications 1 Riverway, Suite 200 (713) 979-4000 A cloud and communications services provider is the technology ally for small and mid-sized businesses Comcast Business Services 8590 W Tidwell Road (281) 770-4672 Enovox Technical Group, LLC 1775 St. James Place Ste. 120 (832) 736-5869 Houston based technology firm that provides consulting and technology services to small and mid-size businesses.

J and J Telecomunications, Inc. 7909 Harborside Drive (409) 744-5868 Products designed to give you what you need to supercharge your business: Hosted Voice Services, Structured Cabling, Network Engineering, PC Maintenance & Hosted Private Cloud Services.

On Hold Marketing Works 9135 Katy Freeway, Suite 217

(713) 594-9135 Sprint Store 6809 A Southwest Freeway (832) 368-7546 Xpresstel, Inc. Telecom & I.T. Solutions 8524 Highway 6 N., #123 (281) 856-8335

Transportation

Inchcape Shipping Services 2180 North Loop West Suite 215 (713) 684-1717 Metropolitan Transit Authority 1900 Main Street (713) 739-4000 http://www.ridemetro.org The region’s transit provider, offering local and Park & Ride bus service and a light-rail line through key employment centers.

Millennium Town Car Service 17424 W. Grand Parkway S., Suite 201, Sugar Land, TX 77479 (832) 434-8312 http://www.millenniumtowncarservice.com Yellow Cab 1406 Hays Street (713) 236-1111 http://www.yellowcabhouston.com

Join the 25,000 Houstonians who have already downloaded our free HAIL A CAB app- the fastest way to catch a cab! Available on iTunes and Google Play.

Travel Services

Woodlake Travel Services 1800 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 6130, (713) 499-7108 http://www.woodlaketravel.com E3 Electric 4545 South Pinemont (713) 622-1222 We’re a full-service, electrical contractor, specializing in commercial &industrial electrical-system design, installation, expansion, testing, repair, maintenance and 24x7 emergency help

Wealth Management

U.S. Trust 700 Louisiana, 6th Floor (713) 247-6988, /www.ustrust.com/ ZT Wealth Sapphire Group 1535 West Loop South Suite 450 (713) 627-2000 A full-service wealth management company with elite offering for highnet worth individuals. Sapphire provides money management services, tax, business & full suite of srvs

Wholesale

National Tree and Shrub 8147 Katy Freeway (713) 812-8733 A full service Wholesale and Retail Plant Nursery offering Landscape Design and Installation through our Landscape Partners, only the highest quality trees and shrubs The Tasting Room, LLC 1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd.

(713) 993-9800 http://www.tastingroomwines.com/ index.php Consistently providing Houstonians the highest quality wines, foods and events in a comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere.

TW Telecom Ddelivers next generation, scalable solutions to meet the changing needs of your business. We make it possible for enterprises to dream bigger and move their business forward.

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The Urban Cowboy

Growing up with Jimmy Swaggart and Jerry Lee Lewis as cousins, music was bound to rub off on you. Even though Mickey Gilley’s career started in the shadows of his famous cousins, Gilley’s own legend grew with the opening of the club billed as the “world’s largest honky tonk.” The club and the music inspired the movie Urban Cowboy and today the legend lives on in his new home in Branson, Missouri.

Born in 1936 , Mickey Gilley was born in Natchez, Mississippi and later moved to New Orleans , where he and his cousins played boogie and gospel music. His cousin, the infamous Jerry Lee Lewis, had hit the top of the charts in the early fifties and in 1958 Gilley recorded “Call Me Shorty” which sold well. In the sixties, he began playing bars and clubs and in 1967 recorded Down The Line, his first album.

by William Ha Gilley had managed to garner a large following in Pasadena, Texas, where he would later open his famous club, Gilley’s.

Other Gilley hits to follow included “City Lights”, “Bring it on Home to Me” and “She’s Pulling Me Back Again.”

Gilley to be honored at Texas Legends Gala

Gilley’s honky tonk was opened in 1970 and little did he know what was in store for him. By 1974 Mickey Gilley was creeping out from his cousins shadows and recorded “Room Full Of Roses” that went to the top of the country charts and made the top 50 on the pop charts. The club and Gilley’s music career took off after an article in Esquire magazine entitled “The Ballad of the Urban Cowboy and America’s Search for True Grit.”

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George Strait, Randy Travis and the Judds all performed at Gilley’s. It was a very good ride and in 1990 the mechanical bull, El Toro stopped bucking and the party ended when Gilley’s honky tonk burned to the ground.

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In 1980, the movie Urban Cowboy was released by Paramount Pictures, starring John Travolta and Debra Winger. His remake of the song “Stand By Me” rocketed to the top of the country charts and pop charts as well. In 1983 Gilley had three number one country hits including “Fool For your Love,” “Paradise Tonight” and “Talk To Me.” The club became a launching pad for country music’s biggest stars.

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Gilley’s last Top 40 hit was “She Reminded Me of You” and it went all the way to 27th on the charts.

Gilley has recorded 17 number one country 23

Some of the artists I enjoy are Alan Jackson, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, The Judds, and Shania Twain to name a few.

hits and today can be found in his new home in Branson, Missouri, where he still performs today despite a terrible accident a few years ago that made him unable to play the piano.

In 2002, along with Swaggart and Lewis, Gilley was inducted into the Delta Music Hall of Fame. He also has his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.

No longer under the shadows of his famous cousins.

Jerry Lee Lewis was a huge influence because I saw what he was doing and knew that I can do it too, so I threw my hat in the ring. People started accusing me of copying him but it didn’t matter to me because I enjoyed what I was doing.

The tipping points in my career which

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fueled my success was opening Gilley’s and starting a television show and later the film the Urban Cowboy with John Travolta, because after the film it became an infomercial for Gilley’s.

I opened the Mickey Gilley Theatre in Branson because it was becoming a country music mecca and I got to the point in my career where I could stay in one place instead of taking the music to the people. When I built my Theatre it allowed people to come to Branson to hear the music.

I didn’t write any of my music, all of it was written by other writers.

The most interesting or little known part of your life was being the host of the television show, revising the old Gilley’s place with a new look and doing it out of Branson at Gilley’s Texas Cafe with my co host Delena Ditto. Also we are still continuing our brand across the county in Durant Oklahoma, Dallas Texas, Las Vegas Nevada, and Hollywood Florida.

I was paralyzed from the neck down in 2009, but made a miraculous recovery in less than a year’s time. I wanted to do the two things I love in life and that is playing music and playing golf and I’m trying to get my health back so I can do both.

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Saima Perwaiz Seyar holds a degree in Interior Design, with a minor in Architecture, and is the President and Principal Designer of Elima Designs, Inc. Seyar utilizes her multi-cultural knowledge of historical authenticity for her design.

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Allen Bianchi Architects have built some of Houston’s most famous modern designs including the Virginia Street House, Essex Lang and the Valerie House.

Bo Concept is a Paris based modern furniture retailer offering customized furnishings from their Galleria area based store.

Cabinets and Designs is a family run WoodMode dealer with a beautiful showroom now offering new modern designs as well as traditional for kitchens, baths, offices and closets.

Madeval is based in Ecuador and has offices in Houston and Peru. They offer modern kitchen and bath design from their Southwest freeway location.

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Poggenpohl is located directly across from the Galleria. Manager and designer, Cheryl Carpenter has lived in a dozen cities including Okinawa, Japan and draws on her worldly experience and “incurable case of wanderlust “ to facilitate the designs of this German manufacturer.

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“What is the first step in a modern or any makeover?”

Gather photos of what you like. Decide on a budget. Inventory what you already have to see what might fit. If remodeling or building is part of the process, definitely obtain plans/blueprints. Research registered designers preferably through ASID that have worked with the style you are wanting.

Elima Designs What do you see as the biggest mistakes made by amateur designers like myself?

Overkill, not knowing a space and many times the layout is incorrect. Understanding how to effectively use a budget, whether it be spending more on a specific item that would make a space or limiting the need of certain items.

Kitchens are generally the most often remodeled areas in the house. What trends do you see with modern kitchen design?

Glass mosaics for backslashes-especially geometric patterns,Stainless steel and quartz countertops- especially those that mimic onyx. Both have their efficiencies. Metal has the feel of a chef’s kitchen and both materials have the ease of cleaning.

Cabinets have clean simple lines with a lot of detail inside. So much is put into how the space and storage is used.

Appliances are also multi- functional and integrated with the cabinets. Stainless is still strong but black or white glass fronts are popular.

What techniques or ideas do you have for someone on a limited budget?

Modern design calls for very clean, unencumbered choices and placement. The old saying of “Less is more,” rings true in creating a modern aesthetic . Try not to finish everything all at once, it is better to map out what you need and spread out additions over a period of time.

What are your favorite wall and floor coverings?

Porcelain tile, preferably European. Textures, sizes, colors and patterns, that are very unique, yet very easy to maintain.

Maya Romanoff Wall finishes are superb. Tile is also an excellent long term solution for wall finishes, specifically collections available through La Nova and the Porcelanosa Brand.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

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Retirement planning gets a boost in 2013

So far this year, the fiscal cliff has been Take a look at the numbers: a real headline grabber, almost eclipsing what is surely welcome news for 2012 Maximum Contriinvestors planning for retirement. That bution news—a 2013 increase in contribution limits for most types of retirement Traditional IRA $5,000 plans—enables millions of investors to $6,000 (if you are save more for retirement and minimize age 50 or older) their taxes at the same time.

It’s been a few years—2008, to be exact—since contribution limits for individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) were last increased by the IRS. That’s why the bump up in contribution limits, effective on January 1, 2013, is especially good news for anyone who has an IRA and wants to make the most of this tax-advantaged way to save for retirement.

Nor have the millions of Americans with defined contribution plans been left out.

As it did with IRAs, the IRS also increased maximum contribution amounts for 401(k)s, 403(b)s and other plans, effective January 1, 2013.

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2013 Maximum Contribution

$5,500 $6,500 (if you are age 50 or older)

Roth IRA

$5,000 $6,000 (if you are age 50 or older)

$5,500 $6,500 (if you are age 50 or older)

401(k) plans

$17,000 $22,500 (if you are age 50 and older)

$17,500 $23,000 (if you are age 50 and older)

403 (b) plans, most 457 plans, Thrift Savings Plan (federal government)

$17,000 $22,500 (if you are age 50 and older)

$17,500 $23,000 (if you are age 50 and older)

SIMPLE plans

$11,500 $14,000 (if you are age 50 and older)

$12,000 $14,500 (if you are age 50 and older)

SEP-IRA

25% of gross income, capped at $50,000

25% of gross income, capped at $51,000

When it increased contribution limits, the IRS also tweaked other retirement plan details, such as eligibility, compensation limits and deductibility, for 2013. Best advice: check in with your wealth advisor, CPA and perhaps your tax attorney to determine how these changes might affect you.

Are you saving enough?

Although a $500 annual increase in the contribution limit this year might seem modest, those additional dollars may significantly add to your retirement assets over time.

That is especially critical these days because a longer life expectancy, vanishing company pensions and sobering questions about Social Security put the responsibility of retirement planning squarely on each individual. We all have a duty to take care of ourselves down the road, because we can’t absolutely count on traditional sources such as Social Security.

So, of every dollar that you make, you really need to put at least 12 cents of it into your retirement savings each year—no ifs, ands or buts. Given that benchmark, though, many people are falling short.

Save it and keep it There is really no special secret to saving for retirement. It’s just what you have to do. You have homeowners insurance on your home to protect that asset. Paying into a retirement plan is what you have to do to protect your retirement. If you can automate those retirement savings, that’s even better. Pay yourself first; it can’t get much easier than that.

But being diligent about preserving those funds for retirement is equally important. It’s very tempting to borrow money from or take money out of your retirement fund for other things; after all, it’s right there. People always say, “I have plenty of time to make that up later.” Not only is that difficult or impossible to do, but in many cases, early withdrawals can trigger penalties and taxes—putting you further behind financially.

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How do you get started?

For people still sitting on the sidelines or fretting about whether or not they are doing enough for retirement, the advice is: Get going now rather than later. Take the first step by talking to a knowledgeable wealth advisor who can help you work through your own worries, needs, circumstances and goals to find a retirement saving solution right for you.

Conditioning yourself to contribute adequately to your retirement account and preserving those funds just for retirement relieves a lot of stress you may be feeling these days about retirement.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography Ongoing - 6/2

Museums

A View of Work by Cesar Wallace Chavez High School, 2012; Inkjet Print

Museum Of Fine Arts

Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces From The Prado Ongoing through 3/31 Lost Treasures of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice Ongoing - 4/28 Princes and Pauper: The Art of Jacques Callot Ongoing - 5/5 The Abstract Impulse: Selections from the Modern and Contemporary Collections Ongoing - 5/5 1956 -1986; Three Decades of West Coast Ceramics Ongoing - 6/30 Picasso: Black and White Ongoing - 5/27 Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography Ongoing - 6/2 Three Decades of West Coast Ceramics, 1956-1986 Ongoing - 6/30 The Artist’s Palette:Primary Colors on Paper March 5 - 6/9

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Rob Pruitt: The Andy Monument Ongoing- 4/30 Parallel Practices: Joan Jonas & Gina Pane March 23-6/30 Perspectives 181: Human Nature March 1-6/9

Holocaust Museum Houston

“Inheritance: Stories of Memory and Discovery” Ongoing - March 3, 2013 “Blood Memory: A View from the Second Generation” Ongoing - March 24, 2013 “Fragments: Architecture of the Holocaust, An Artist’s Journey through the Camps” Ongoing through 3/29 “Uprooted” April 12-September 29

The Menil Collection

Friends by Victoria Harris Yates High School, 2012; Gelatin Silver Print.

Sports Asia Society Texas Exhibitions

Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter Ongoing through 4/14 kip fulbeck: part asian 100% hapa Ongoing through - 4/14 100% hapa; the digital exhibition Ongoing through 4/14

Theater A. D. Players Theater The First Church of Texaco Ongoing - 3/17 The Jungle Book April 16 - May 4

Untitled (Structures) Leslie Hewitt in Collaboration with Bradford Young Ongoing - 5/5 The Progress of Love Ongoing through 3/17 Forrest Bess; Seeing Things Invisible April 19- 8/18

Houston Grand Opera

Houston Museum Of Natural Science

Main Street Theater

Morian Hall of Paleontology- New football size hall Gemstone Carvings: The Masterworks Of Harold Van Pelt. Ongoing - March 31, 2013 Maya 2012: Prophecy Becomes History Ongoing - March 31, 2013 Gems of the Medici Ongoing - March 31, 2013 Faberge: A Brilliant Vision opens 2/1 Late 19th and early 20th Century Imperial Russian Collection

Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique 3/ 7-10 Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast 3/15-17 West Side Story 3/22-3/24 Disney in Concert 3/30 Spanish Masters 4/5-7 Debussy’s La Mer 3/11, 313-14 Cavanaugh Sings Elton John 4/19-4/21 Dinosaurs 4/20 two shows

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna March 21 - 3/24 Tristan and Isolde April 18 - 5/5 ll trovator April 26 - 5/11

Miss Nelson Is Missing Ongoing - 4/6 Henry V March 21-4/21

Music Da Camera of Houston

Chamber Music and Jazz All events held at Cullen Theater, Wortham Center unless noted Le Poeme March 9 Don Byron New Gospel Quintet March 22 Diotima Quartet Paris- Houston April 9 Eric Harland Voyager April 19

George R. Brown Convention Center

Texas Yoga Conference 3/1- 3/3 38th Annual Houston Fishing Show 3/6-3/10 Corvette Expo 3/7-3/10 HADA Spring Antique Show 3/20-25 35th Annual Bargain Book Sale 3/2-24 32nd Annual Houston Home Show 3/22-24 NRA Convention 4/29- 5/7

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Reliant Park/Reliant Stadium World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by CGG Veritas 2/21-23 Rodeo Houston 2/25-3/17

Green Day’s American Idiot March 21-23 Jersey Boys March 19 - 31

Toyota Center 3/6-10 Cirque du Soleil 3/16 Eric Clapton 3/19 Maroon 5 4/6 Romeo Santos 4/23 Carrie Underwood

Theatre Under The Stars

Houston Symphony

Broadway Across America

Man of La Mancha 2/26-3/10

Wozzeck in Concert 3/1-2

3/12 Muse 3/18 Alicia keys 3/28 Elton John 4/15 Rihanna

Houston Aeros Toyota Center 3/14 Abbotsford 3/23 Rochester 3/29 Grand Rapids 4/4 San Antonio Hamilton San Antonio

3/21 Charlotte 3/26 Texas 4/2 Grand Rapids 4/5 Chicago 4/7 4/10 OK City 4/11 4/13 San Antonio

Houston Astros Baseball

Home Dates at Minute Maid Park 3/31 Opening Day 4/2-3 Texas 4 /5-7 Oakland 4/19-21 Cleveland

Houston Rockets Toyota Center 3/3 Dallas 3/15 Minnesota 3/20 Utah 3/24 San Antonio 3/30 LA Clippers 4/9 Phoenix

3/13 phoenix 3/17 Golden State 3/22 Cleveland 3/27 Indiana 4/1 Orlando 4/12 Memphis

Shell Houston Open Golf Tournament Redstone Golf Club March 25-31

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