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A PUBLICATION OF MIDTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT • houstonmidtown.com
2nd qtr 2013
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mark your calendar midtown meetings and events
massage heights
houston acupuncture & wellness
iBuy realty
total nutrition
By Cynthia Alvarado, Managing Director MMD and Elizabeth Powell, District Coordinator
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holiday happenings holiday celebrations in midtown... summing up safety helping hands in midtown
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Perla Krauze: Suspended Blues.
arts calendar a list of midtown art events
art venues #10 and counting
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Definitions with midtown meanings...
bike
a vehicle consisting of a tubular metal frame, two wire-spoked wheels, handlebars, a saddlelike seat and foot pedals. Thank you, B-Cycle, for bringing your shiny red bikes to Midtown!
bike rack a rack for parking bikes. Midtown totally redefines where your bike can take a rest.
bike route
a path, lane or route set aside for bicycle riders. A new bike route along Caroline Street is planned, scheduled to start construction first quarter 2014.
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idtown has come a long way since 2000. If you asked of two park spaces and construction of one park in the community in someone about the area 13 years ago what was his take 2013. Midtown Park, owned by the community of Midtown, includes fun on Midtown, you would, no doubt, get the question, staples like a stage, a food kiosk, a dog run, seating area, water feature “Where is it?” If you asked someone today how he and our personal fav, an LED Midtown sign. would describe Midtown, you would hear words such City of Houston-owned Baldwin Park includes upgrades to walking as urban living, artful, fresh, mixed-use, developing, safe and kept. “What paths, much needed additional lighting, an exercise area for adults and changed?” you ask. toddler play equipPeople changed ment has been placed. Midtown. A volunteer The new urban-look Board of Directors and playground equipthe urban pioneers, ment for older kids who staked a claim to in Midtown logo col9,100 (+93%)** $1,244,931,678 (+196%)* a once blighted comors (courtesy of the 4,700 1,192 (+166%)* munity, saw a vision of Midtown Management 3,336 (+35%) $420,319,760 a neighborhood where District) has been Population 477 2,475 Assessed none existed. installed and rug rats Homesteads Value If you observe are already all over it. Apartment Units *By Equi-Tax, Inc., Midtown assessment collector. ** Research U.S. Census – approximate Midtown today, you We love that! will see new paved City of Houston streets, the first Glover Park includes GreenRoads™ in the a great dog run and state, freshly-painted play area, a stage for intersections, beautiactivities, a Bocce ful functional parks Court, seating and an being built, urban-style “Old Midtown” hisplayground equipment, tory feature. newly-planted trees, What’s Next? vibrant landscaping, Midtown anticipates mixed-use architec$143 million of new ture and murals popbuilding projects either ping up on every corcurrently being built ner. The combination or on the way to the of people and projcommunity between ects have enhanced now and the end of the value of the sur2014. Population is rounding property and estimated to increase will continue to grow by 3%. As you read as Midtown continues this, approximately 74 to develop, with pubnew townhomes are lic input, projects and being built and 453 new apartment units will be ready for lease by the programs that benefit the greater good of the community. end of 2014. That is a tremendous amount of investment in your comSo you’re a Midtown resident, business or property owner and munity — somebody believes in YOU and your community. wondering what this means for you. It means options because, you’ve The Midtown Management District will be spending the next 10 invested in a community that continues to thrive and provide new months or so working on plans for the next Service and Improvement projects that will assist in maintaining or increasing your value. It and Assessment Plan. This is the published plan by which the commumeans economic development and attracting new businesses and nity maps out its future. Stakeholders should plan on attending one of developments. It means renovations of existing park spaces to provide the many workshops, meetings and planning sessions that will be held enhanced programing for a growing population. The Midtown Redevelopment Authority spearheaded the renovation continued on page 8
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he launch of Art Square Studios at Fannin (4108 Fannin) and DiverseWorks relocation just up the street (4102 Fannin), spurred a new awareness of art on Midtown’s south side. Building owner Marc Littell felt the vibe, and hired artist Daniel Anguiliu for his historic San Jacinto Apartments building, 3821 Fannin, to do what artists do best. “I noticed all the art popping up in Midtown and wanted to be a part of the movement,” says Littell. “I’ll soon be renovating the 36 units and I’m hoping to incorporate even more art, even draw
San Jacinto Apartments at 3821 Fannin.
more artists into the community.” The San Jacinto Apartments building dates back to 1940.
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heck out Bodyrock Fitness Thursdays at Red Door Midtown (aka “Midtown’s Hottest Dance Club!”) on Tuesday and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Classes are free for first timers.
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elebrate Brat-Toberfest at Mongoose versus Cobra with a 20 oz. imperial pint of Oktoberfest beer (currently Real Ale) and their popular locallysourced bratwurst together for $13. And don’t forget halfpriced Texas draughts on Monday, Imperial Andy's historical cocktail list on Tuesday and the Mongoose Versus Cobra Reading Series each second Monday of the month.
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n a world flooded with insta-fun, insta-wrong and lighting speed access, author C. S. Harrison’s book My Child has taken an unbiased approach to sort through practical methods for parents and educators, providing tools leading to successful child development. The focus is not to be the “perfect” parent or educator, but to create awareness, of how to become a better example — one day at a time. Harrison and his sister Erinn established Erinn’s Heart Early Learning Academy at 4002 Caroline in 2004.
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he award winning team at Studio RED Architects creatively converted a third floor of an existing office building into another trendy additon to Midtown. 3rd Floor incorporates a central bar that pumps draft beer from a 2nd floor storage facility. The new bar (with an awesome view!) is located at 2303 Smith (high atop Pub Fiction). Check out their beer and wine list at 3rdfloorhouston.com.
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idtown TSO's Dr. Angela Marcaccio was featured on Channel 13 and on Channel 2 talking about Chromagen Lens, a new technology for the treatment of visual disorders associated with Dyslexia. Schedule your appointment online (www.tsomuseum.com) or call 713-523-5109 to see how Dr. Marcaccio can help.
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ranite counters, hardwood floors, 9' ceilings, stainless appliances and accent wall color in every unit. Sound good? Call Stacy at Midtown Grove and let her show you why 3603 Chenevert is right for you. Mention the midtown paper for savings! Call 713-590-0615, Mon-Fri 8:30 - 5:30 p.m.
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lasses at Houston MET Dance are ongoing, allowing adults to begin any time during the year. To start, select your class, come in 10 minutes early, pay for either a single class or monthly card and dive in! Download the Fall 2013 Schedule at www.houstonmetdance.org. To register for an INTRO Class, please call 713-522-6375 Mon-Thu 4-8 p.m., Fri 5-8 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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nother B-station for Midtown! (That makes four!) Check it out (literally!) on Milam, between Webster and Hadley, by Randalls. Midtown B-stations are marked on the Midtown Map. Download a map (PDF) at houston.bcycle. com to find other H-town locations.
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idtown’s Tiff’s Treats sold 1075 dozen cookies at their grand opening earlier this year AND donated all the sales to Candlelighters Childhood Family Cancer Alliance to help families of children with cancer. Warm cookies, made from scratch, baked to order; ready to be delivered right to your door! Call 713-343-1400.
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an José Clinic, the original safety-net clinic in Houston located on Fannin in Midtown, has hired Maureen Sanders as the new development officer to lead the clinic’s fund development in the coming years. San José Clinic offers healthcare to underserved members of the community, taking patients from Houston and surrounding areas.
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f you’ve been wondering exactly where the famed 32 Midtown art venues are located, get your hands on a 2013 Houston Press Arts Guide, where you can check out the art venue map on lucky page 13 or go to the Midtown website at http://www. houstonmidtown.com/art-venues.
ust four 75-minute classes. That’s all it takes to be introduced to the basics of Argentine Tango. Perfect for those who are complete beginners, (Yes, complete beginners!) those polishing their tango basics or those wanting to be challenged as a dancer. A single class is only $20; a block of four for $70. Let Tango Cielo, 3710 Main at Alabama, take you to a new level of selfexpression and enjoyment. Call 713-319-4330.
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on’t worry if you missed MidMain’s First Thursday in October. There’s one planned next month and the month after and... on the first Thursday of each month. The free event blends great retail, crafts, food and live music – all for you, just doors apart along the 3400 – 3700 blocks of Main Street. Names you know like The Continental Club, Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top, Tacos A Go-Go, Sig’s Lagoon, My Flaming Heart, The Tinderbox, Double Trouble, Big Kats, Kat’s Meow, Old Crow Parlor, the Alley Kat, The Place Upstairs and Natachee’s. www.mid-main.com and www.facebook.com/midmainhuston.
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ary Tinterow, director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, was the guest speaker at a September 12 luncheon hosted by the Community Artists' Collective at the Junior League of Houston. Geri Hooks, owner/ director of Hooks Epstein Galleries, Inc. served as luncheon chair. The luncheon benefited the community outreach programs of The Collective, themed "Threads of Creativity, Patterns of Success."
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a Maison in Midtown, an urban bed and breakfast is your Fall and Holiday "escape in the city." Need a place for family and friends to stay close by? Consider La Maison in Midtown, located at 2800 Brazos. Plan ahead and reserve a room now at lamaisonmidtown.com or call 713-529-3600. "Escape to the city!"
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hare your inspiration with others on the "Houston Is Inspired" website (www.houstonisinspired.com) created to inform the world of what's happening with artists and cultural organizations. The "Houston Is Inspired" theme originated from the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau's (GHCVB) national advertising campaign, Houston Is. which positions Houston as a culinary and cultural capital.
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ook a party for 20 people of more at BlackFinn and receive a $50 Gift Card. Nice! Private space is available for large groups. Contact party@BlackFinnHouston.com or 713-651-9500 to book your event.
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hat do Renaldo Domino, Andre Williams, Haywood, The Reivers, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Discoween!!, Roxy Roca and Lee Fields have in common? They’re coming to the Continental Club! Visit online at continentalclub.com or Facebook Continental Club Houston.
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his past summer, volunteers at South Main Baptist Church collected, sorted and boxed 10,000 shoes for Buckner International's "Shoes for Orphan Souls" program; an outreach distributed to children in the U.S. and 70 other countries. South Main has participated in the program for the past 13 years, collecting more than 100,000 shoes for children.
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rime Stoppers of Houston is proud to announce its Take a Bite out of Crime campaign to fight animal cruelty in the Houston Metropolitan Area. For more information visit http://crime-stoppers.org/donations.html.
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he new Jasuby’s Beauty Salon is open 7 days a week, with no appointments necessary. Stop by Mon-Sat, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. or Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular Haircuts $5, a Bald Fade or Mohawk for $6, Flat Tops for $7. Jasuby’s is located next door to Susan’s Secret Resale Shop, 4003 San Jacinto at Isabella.
idtown resident Sebastien "Mr D" Boileau Artist/CEO of Eyeful Art Murals and Designs, recently took part in Street Art International’s Meeting of Styles at 10902 Kingspoint Road, just 15 minutes from Midtown. Sebastien’s memorial piece, peindre et prier, pays homage to fellow graffiti and street artists who passed away, their names soon to be added to the spray can depicted on the mural. A mural during the Art Basel Miami event, December 5–8, is also on his “to do” list.
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ith a matching grant and capital campaign in progress, The Lazarus House will be able to expand to include a stateof-the-art, barrier free addition of over 1,000 s.f., allowing easier access for physically challenged clients. The Lazarus House provides a low or no cost exercise opportunity in a comfortable setting for adolescents and adults faced with chronic illness like cancer, HIV, MS and stroke.
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e heard you singing with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis! So do what they do... check out the local thrift shops. Mustard Seed Resale & Consignment has two buildings, located at 1410 Elgin, Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Susan’s Secret Resale Shop (great furniture, lamps, desks, art pieces!) at 4001 San Jacinto with store hours Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Proceeds from both shops support their local ministry or charity.
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orrection, please. Midtown Mural, the cover story for the Second Quarter 2013 issue of the Midtown Paper, incorrectly stated the Midtown Mural’s size. The massive art piece created by the Eyeful Art Murals and Designs’ team is actually 5,000 sq. ft.
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he First Annual feedONE Houston Fundraiser will take place October 10 at Midtown’s Mr. Peeples, 1911 Bagby, beginning at 6 p.m. Rod Ryan (94.5 The Buzz) will be hosting the event with The Spazmatics by his side. Enjoy live and silent auctions, complimentary wine, beer and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Put on your stylish Chic attire and come do your part to help fight childhood hunger. Learn more about the organization at feedonehouston.org.
Midtown meetings are held,
unless noted, at Midtown Management District Offices, 410 Pierce @ Bagby , 3rd floor Conference Room. Metered street parking is available as well as the BlackFinn parking garage. Please call ahead (713-526-7577) to confirm time and dates or visit: houstonmidtown.com
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exas Contemporary Art Fair, October 10-13, will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown. M i d t o w n ’s Inman Gallery will also be participating. Go to ACCESS C o n t e m p o r a r y ’s Facebook page and “like” the page for a chance to RSVP for several events, including a private home tour and a behind-the-scenes gallery tour.
Midtown Management District Board Meeting First Wednesday of the month. October 2, November 6, December 4 Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting Last Thursday of the month. October 31, November 21*, December 19* @ 12:30 p.m. *Meeting dates adjusted to accommodate holidays. Public Safety Committee Third Tuesday of the month. October 15, November 19, December 17 @ 11:30 a.m. Marketing Committee Third Tuesday of the month @ 4 p.m. October 15 (Asia Society Texas Center @ 1370 Southmore), November 19 (Harambee Art Gallery @ 3903 Almeda), December 17 Urban Planning Committee Third Thursday of each month @ 4 p.m. October 17, November 21, December 19 Services and Maintenance Committee As needed. Please check online.
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t. Joseph House is a psycho-social rehabilitation center, open five days a week, Mon–Fri, 8 a.m - 4 p.m, The center helps people with serious, persistent mental illness to restore their self–esteem and confidence, to re-enter the job market and to live independently. St. Joseph House has built relationships with many employers in the city, and with the help of staff and their Transitional Employment program, members can secure placement with these cooperating employers. Learn more at their Celebration of Success, October 10, 5-7 p.m., which will honor their Transitional Employment partners. Please RSVP 713-523-5958.
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ove art? Like kids? Or vice versa? Consider volunteering at Lawndale’s Creative Zone at the upcoming Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, October 12-13. Questions? Email elink@lawndaleartcenter.org.
Baldwin Square Homeowners Association (HOA) Second Wednesday of each month @ 4 p.m. October 1, November 5, December 11
meetings offsite
HPD – Positive Interaction Program (PIP) East side of Louisiana October 15, November 19, December 17 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. Held @ HPD South Central Division, 2202 St. Emanuel @ Hwy 288 Officer J. Sanchez. 713-238-2282 West side of Louisiana October 1, November 5, December 3 1st Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. Held @ HPD Central Division, 1602 State St. Officer Wayne Pate. 713-284-8604
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rinity Episcopal Church Midtown is hosting their annual Blessing of the Animals, October 5 from 4-6 p.m. at 1015 Holman, rain or shine. Complimentary hot dogs, drinks, kids treats, and music. Area pet businesses and rescue groups will also be on hand. Please bring all pets on a leash or in a carrier. Trinity’s Blessing of the Animals is held every year in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi — patron saint of animals.
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Urban Izzy’s Sara Platt (left) and Jessica Dolan (right)
f it’s the second Thursday of the month, you know where you should be... on the Midtown SuperBlock (2800 Main) — home to the future Midtown Park. Kick back in the shade — complete with tents, tables and chairs — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with some of Houston's best food truck offerings. Pho-jita Fraiche Mobile Kitchen and MuSuBi will drive over for October’s Truckin’ Thursday (October 10) as well as Saint Arnold Brewing Company with free tastings. Shoe Bar Houston and Urban Izzy will be on hand for those who need a mini-shopping spree while Massage Heights Midtown Houston will give a little tension relief. Mark your calendar – Truckin’ Thursday October 10 and November 14 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. For details check out https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMidtown/events.
ou’ve heard of lunchand-learns, try a dinner-and-learn! Join one of several planned Food-as-Medicine Dinner Series with Monica Pope and Ali Miller, RD. The first dinner will focus on Being a Locavore where you’ll learn about the anatomy of the garden, the role of toxins/additives in our food system, the role of food as medicine and much, much more. Chef Pope will prepare a three-course menu featuring local producers and heirloom unique varietals of fruits, vegetables, herbs and proteins. Go to www.sparrowhoustonticketleap.com to register. And while you’re at the site, add on your tickets for the October 17 Messina Hof — Monica Pope Wine Dinner — four delectable courses paired with Texas own Messina Hof wines.
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njoy cocktails and creations from six famed Houston restaurants, including Midtown’s own Sparrow Bar + Cooktop, as they face off with signature dishes comprised of cancer-fighting ingredients. Dripping Springs Vodka has signed on as a sponsor and Captain Foxheart Badnews Bar will be on hand to create a signature drink. The Food Fight Against Cancer will be held November 3, 7 – 10 p.m., and will benefit The Halo House Foundation. Please go to www.thefoodfightagainstcancer. com for more information.
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sia Society Texas Center will host a special night market on November 7, inspired by the vibrant energy of a typical Asian street market. The event will mark the opening of two exhibitions. (See Page 7) At press time, participating food vendors include Best of Filipiniana, Goro & Gun, Greenway Coffee, and Melange Creperie. In addition to fair-trade items from Community Cloth, She Has Hope and Ten Thousand Villages, Asia Society Night Market will sell hand-crafted goods by girls and women recovering from lives of forced prostitution and human trafficking. 6 - 9 p.m. Asia Society Texas Center is located at 1370 Southmore.
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irst Evangelical Lutheran Church in Midtown, 1311 Holman, will host a debate on the existence of God, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. The first of the What Do You Believe? series sponsored by the Houston Debate Coalition, will feature nationally known atheist and activist Dan Barker of the Freedom from Religion Foundation and the provost of Houston Baptist University, John Mark Reynolds. The debate will be academic in nature, allowing both sides equal time and questions from the audience. Mary Jo Sharp will serve as moderator. Admission is free and open to the public. Those who desire to attend, please register at www.reasonablefaithhouston.com/register for an accurate headcount as the venue may change. Learn more at http://www. felchouston.org/html/debateseries.html.
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hus Martinez, Chief Curator, El Museo de Barrio, New York City, will speak on November 13, part of DiverseWorks Diverse Discourse Lecture and Studio Visit Series. Admission is free. DiverseWorks’ entrance is on Cleburne between Fannin and Main.
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niversity of Houston Small Business Development Center (UHSBDC) offers affordable workshops and seminars on a variety of business topics. For example, LinkedIn: Best Practices and Profile Editing Clinic is offered October 30, 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., for only $39 when you pay online prior to the seminar. Take Google Ad Words on November 13, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and learn tips for choosing quality keywords. UHSBDC’s training center is state-ofthe-art, spacious and comfortable. Visit www.sbdc.uh.edu.
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oat and tie — definitely not required at the Midtown Business Mixer, October 23, from 5-7 p.m. A great time to network and, literally, enjoy The Good Life, 510 Gray Street.
anuary 2014 brings a new tenant to the corner of Louisiana and Elgin. Prepare your palate for Chef Mark Holley (formerly Pesce, fried chicken pop-up dinners, etc.) and his dream come true, rightfully called Holley’s. Yes, Sushi Raku has departed with Holley’s stepping into its redesigned space bringing seafood to the dining table and oysters to the bar.
performative event unlike any other in Houston! Men’s and women’s fashions by national and international designers from five of Houston’s most fashion-forward boutiques paired with original wearable accessories created by ten of Houston’s most collectible artists. The gala event — Fashion Fete: Art of the Runway — will benefit DiverseWorks. Tickets for the October 23 event start at $100; Sponsorships start at $150. Go to www. DiverseWorks.org for more info.
ow in its fifth year, The Texas Yoga Conference (TYC) brings some of the best yoga teachers and motivational speakers to Houston, offering a city retreat full of presentations, yoga classes for all levels, lectures and fun music concerts during three complete days in Houston. The January 31 — February 2, 2014 event will be held at Winter and Spring Street Studios close to Washington Avenue and Downtown Houston. Midtown’s YogaOne Studios (3030 Travis) will be participating.
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he bi-annual Open Studios for Art Square Studios on Fannin (4118 Fannin) and Art Square Studios on Main (2711 Main) will be held Saturday, November 2, from 12 – 5 p.m. Come view original works of art, meet the artists and purchase directly from the artists while you are there. The popular event is free and open to the public.
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here’s no script at Total Nutrition. No fast reeling sales pitch. No push to buy giant plastic containers of powder. Total Nutrition will become your #1 sports nutrition, fitness and vitamin supplement store because the people that welcome you at the door are the owners of the Midtown location – three licensed partners that believe quality of service comes first. “Each of our business cards has our cell number.We want you to call us if you have a question.We want to help you choose healthier alternatives to the food you’ve been eating,” explains co-owner Brody Beach.
hy wait for a special occasion when you can make yourself a priority today? Massage Heights Midtown Houston owner Theresa Castro knows first hand the benefits of incorporating massage into your daily lifestyle. Castro has created a pure luxury spa atmosphere to keep you guiltlessly returning again and again. Slip between warm 1000 thread count linens and embrace the tranquil surroundings. One of several experienced massage therapists, hand chosen by Castro for the Midtown location, will relax and reenergize you. Become a Massage Heights Member
For newbie’s, a walk into a nutrition store can be overwhelming. Amanda Murdock, Drew West and Beach take away the mystique and help you focus on what you want to accomplish; ultimately, a plan that will work for you, not for the hulky guy who walks in behind you. The savings are substantial. They even offer free take home samples for skeptics that doubt nutrition supplements can be easy and satisfying. And while you’re there, ask them about their personal weekly workouts. That alone will inspire you! Total Nutrition is located at 2625 Louisiana, between Potbelly’s and Massage Heights (Spend $50 and get a free shaker bottle, spend $100 and get a free t-shirt!) .
and enjoy a customized massage or facial — complete with all natural dermalogica® skin care products, month after month. Massage Heights believes in taking care of their employees as well as their customers. Massage and skin therapists reap the advantage of specially tailored flooring and hydraulic tables to eliminate their strain as they alleviate yours. Still feeling a little self-indulgent? Castro invites you to take a first time tour and discover how a routine, professional massage and facial can improve your health, your mood and your life. Massage Heights Midtown Houston is located at 2625 Louisiana. Call today and take a well-deserved break from daily stress. Walk-ins are welcome.
Total Nutrition Houston Midtown 2625 Louisiana, Suite D, 77006 • 713-942-9779 www.totalnutritionhouston.com • Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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f you’re hesitant about trying acupuncture for your pain, talk with Kevin Leonard, owner of Midtown’s new Houston Acupuncture & Wellness. His knowledge, calm demeanor and simplistic approach will convince you, as Leonard jokingly says, “that a billion Chinese can’t be wrong!” Leonard explains that acupuncture, a widely accepted form of Oriental Medicine, can be used to address more than musculoskeletal conditions. Neurological, respiratory and gastrointestinal imbalances could also possibly benefit from the practice. To offer a less costly alternative to “boutique acupuncture”, Leonard offers what is known as “community acupuncture” which enables patients to share a tranquil treatment room, each with their own reclining chair. Pay is on a sliding scale, allowing treatments to be an affordable option to surgery or Western Medicines. During the process, pre-sterilized, single use, disposal needles are used — needles so thin they are often compared to that of a cat’s whiskers. Newcomers are pleasantly surprised, finding no comparison to painful injections. The “L.Ac.” behind Leonard’s name confirms the four-year program he undertook to be Board Certified, an important element he explains, when choosing which acupuncturist is fully trained with both the medical and communicative skills needed to assist patients. The Licensed Acupuncturist found what he believes is the “perfect space” in Midtown’s St. Joseph Medical Plaza, the same building utilized by Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates and a host of other medical professionals. Houston Acupuncture & Wellness is located in St. Joseph Medical Plaza, 2101 Crawford, Suite 320. Houston Acupuncture & Wellness 2101 Crawford, Suite 320, 77002 • 832-477-7887 www.houacu.com
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inally, a real estate company that gets it! Located in Midtown, iBuy Realty is designed to give buyers and sellers more control, options and savings. Unlike the past, buyers would have to hire a realtor to seek, find and contract houses in their desired areas. Today, buyers have access to excess information via the internet on a plethora of real estate search engines. In other words, buyers are spending countless hours electronically searching for their own house. iBuy Realty is willing to compensate homebuyers for their efforts.They actually give buyers up to 75% of their commission to lower their closing cost.
Sellers, don’t worry. Leveraging technology, iBuy Realty will sell your house for free. If you’re a seller that’s in the market to sell your current house and then buy another home, iBuy Realty will zero out the commissions paid to them and save you thousands of dollars. In the end, the only fee you pay is the 3% to the Brokerage that brings the buyer to purchase your house. iBuy Realty has a mission to revitalize homeownership in America by making the purchase of a home more rewarding and the selling of a house more economical. Leveraging technology, they are well on their way. iBuy Realty is located at 3303 Louisiana Street, Suite 150. To learn more, call Bobby Bryant. iBuy Realty 23303 Louisiana Street, Suite 150, 77006 • 1-888-870-iBuy(4289) www.ibuyrealty.com
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RESTAURANTS / BARS A1. 13 celsius 713-529-VINO (8466) A2. Bar Münich 713-523-1008 A3. Brennan’s 713-522-9711 A4. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 713-650-0002 A5. Crave Sushi 713-527-8744 A7. Gloria’s Restaurants 832-360-1710 A8. Luigi’s Pizzeria 281-793-3333 A9. Mongoose Versus Cobra 713-650-6872 A11. Potbelly Sandwich Shop 281-660-2864 A12. Pub Fiction 713-400-8400
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holiday happenings holiday celebrations in midtown... Plan to do a little holiday shopping at Proof Bar + Patio on October 13. The popular Midtown bar will be rolling out their asphalt for local business owners to peddle products and crafts from 12 – 6 p.m. Book your holiday party by November 30 and Santa will stop by to greet and take pictures with your guests ($200 value, certain restrictions apply). Imagine homemade bratwurst with German potatoes and homemade Bratwurst bread! AND it’s free! Gather the kids and make your way to First Evangelical Lutheran’s October Kid Fest, Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.There will be hot dogs, drinks, games, face painting, a chance to go fishing and entertainment, plus tours of the newly restored church. Convenient parking on the church grounds or behind the church, courtesy of their Midtown neighbor, Houston Community College Central. A make-and-take you’re sure to enjoy at Lawndale Art Center’s annual Sugar Skull Workshop on October 30, in conjunction with the 26th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration. (See more events,Art Calendar P. 7) Registration is requested as space is limited. To register, email dnance@ lawndaleartcenter.org. The event is free and open to the public. Please bring a bag of sugar and add it to the mix or just drop in for a quick demo at 6 and 6:30 p.m. All participants may take home one sugar skull and a printed recipe. Afterwards, decorate your skull and bring it to the Family Day Fiesta, Saturday, November 2, 12 – 4 p.m.
Time to get your costumes ready for 13 celsius’ seventh annual 13|31 Halloween celebration. The bar and patio will be transformed into their version of the neighborhood Halloween experience you enjoyed as a kid but with an adult spin. Go from one “house” to the next, “trick-or-treating” for wine and edible treats from Texas Pizza Wagon. Keep checking www.13celsius.com for more details. The Ensemble Theatre’s 2013-2014 season has something for the entire family — comedy, drama, musicals and always something exciting for the holidays. Djembe and the Forest of Christmas Forgotten makes its world premier November 9 with multiple runs through December 22. For tickets, www.ensemblehouston.com. South Main Baptist’s annual Fall Festival will be held Sunday, November 10 on the church grounds at 4100 Main. The family friendly event includes face painting, a petting zoo, inflatable bouncers, cakewalk, food, beverages and games. The fun starts at noon, admission is free. Celebrate the joy of Christmas with the 70+ members of South Main Baptist Church’s adult choir on Sunday, December 15 at 11 a.m. Brass and orchestra will play as well. The celebration will be held in place of the traditional Sunday worship service, held at 4100 Main, just a short walk from the Ensemble/HCC METRORail station.
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o you take enough precautions to keep yourself safe? How about your elementary school children, high school teens or young adults? Advancements in technology have proven beneficial in many ways, however, that surge has also created an unprecedented number of accidents and injuries per year. Distracted driving through texting and cell phone usage, and the lack of proper safety gear are some of the causes. According to The Center for Disease Control, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Due to the enormity of the problem, the partners of a Midtown law firm have taken a giant leap forward in a trinity of initiatives in order to eradicate the problem. The Sloan, Bagley, Hatcher & Perry Law Firm, in conjunction with Justice 4 Children and other strategic partnerships, have produced a safety, accident and injury mobile application for iOS and Android smartphone and tablet platforms. The application is free and is available in English and Spanish (see websites below). Now, drivers in Texas who own these mobile devices can download the app and have state-of-the-art technology work for them in an unexpected crisis. “In the nature of law that we practice, we see so many motorcycle and automobile wrecks,” explains Kevin Fullen, the firm’s administrator. “Witnessing the traumatic brain injury that results from these accidents and what a person’s life is like afterwards, has led us to commit to educating the public at a young age. Many brain injuries are preventable.” The Texas Injury Application (App) is equipped with critical features such as tow truck access, educational videos for teens, an emergency crash camcorder, and recording software that can be used to record witnesses live at the
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accident scene, so that observations are preserved immediately. Medical information for first responders can be input under the icon, ‘My ICE’, an acronym known to the medical community for ‘In Case of Emergency.’ In addition, a Global Positioning Satellite-enabled locator pinpoints locations. To further stem the tide of these devastating injuries, the firm’s second aspect of their safety initiative is education and public speaking. The attorneys speak to student assemblies and to children and parents on topics such the importance of bike helmets, preventing spinal cord injuries and proper use of child safety seats. The Heads in Helmets program is equally popular. At a recent collaboration with a local nonprofit organization, 525 children and young teens were correctly fitted with bike helmets at a family health expo. All helmets were distributed at no charge. “The reaction we get from the public is phenomenal,” says Fullen. “They ask, what’s the catch?” There’s no catch — this local law firm is lending their expertise to the community and doing their part to prevent brain injury one child and adult at a time. To sum up safety — don’t let technology and unsafe practices devastate your existence. Begin today by allowing safety technology and wise practices preserve and defend your life. Sloan, Bagley, Hatcher & Perry Law Firm 3000 Smith Street, #4, 77006 Contact: Kevin Fullen, Administrator www.sloanfirm.com • www.sloanfirmhouston.com www.headsinhelmets.com • www.texasinjuryapp.com www.Texaslesionesapp.com 713-520-8833 (O) • 903-757-7000 (O)
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Emergency calls: 9-1-1 Non-Emergency Houston Service Help Line: (Traffic signals & signs, potholes, broken curbs, water leaks, etc.) Be sure to request a reference number. 3-1-1 or 713-837-0311 Midtown Management District 713-526-7577 City of Houston – Animal Control 713-229-7300 City of Houston – Public Works City of Houston – Public Utilities City of Houston – Solid Waste City of Houston – Curbs & Ditch City of Houston – Code Violations/ Neighborhood Protection City of Houston – Fire Marshall Enforcement 3-1-1 or 713-837-0311 www.houstontx.gov City of Houston Environmental Investigations 713-525-2728 CenterPoint (gas) 713-659-2111 Reliant Energy (electric) 713-207-7777 Non-working street light. Provide the 6-digit pole number (6-7 ft high on the pole)
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Seafood + Steaks + Style By Mary Chavoustie
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ow! That sums up the first impression for just about everyone that walks into Mr. Peeples, proof that only international designer Carlos Castroparades could make elegant and funky work under one roof. A threestory roof, at that. No doubt Atul “Lucky” Chopra had faith early on with both the interior design concept as well as the property’s potential. Chopra purchased the former Boy Scouts of
Worhals Midtown
Restaurant Week. In fact, Mr. Peeples hosted the kickoff party for the widely attended event. The three dining rooms handled the capacity crowd, as did the swank outdoor patio. Today, guests enjoy a less hectic atmosphere and a more extensive menu from Chef Pedro Silva that includes the signature campechana ceviche as well as Chilean sea bass, prime New York strip, Ahi tuna steak and the popular pretzel bread. Private parties and reception seekers will find the second floor ballrooms to their liking. With a full private bar and patio (and art-clad restrooms!) guests can be pampered with privacy and daz-
America building in 1975 before Midtown was “the” place to be. Rather than tear down a historic building, he chose to repurpose the prime location, retaining the rock wall that for passersby, was a mainstay to their daily commute. For some, the elements of design may be considered “over the top”, your right brain or left brain determining if it’s to your liking. The enormous Swarovski crystal chandelier, soft lit with a purple light. The preponderance of glitz and red and iridescent gold. The furniture reminiscent of a posh Landmark hotel while the gold and black reservation chairs resemble giant Venetian masks. And if you appreciate the artistic contribution of street art, you’ll be captivated by the work of Houston artist James Perez who bombards your senses (in a good way!) with colors shot from a spray can, completed with superimposed images of iconic celebrities –Jagger, Winehouse, Hepburn, Twiggy and Herman (as in PeeWee), to name a few. Contracted by Castroparades (W Hotels fame), Perez’s mark is strikingly evident throughout the restaurant, even reaching into the stairwells. General Manager Bronwyn Noyes (formerly Vic and Anthony’s, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse) chose to bravely debut the new restaurant during Houston
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ebster defines “well-founded” as based on “facts, good evidence or sound judgment.” Margaret Weymer (one of Worhals three partners) could attest Midtown’s newest nightlife addition would more than qualify for the compliment. How many times, explains Weymer, have you gone to a bar only to find the beer varieties are plentiful with little alternatives. The same for a wine bar, only to discover your date can’t stand the taste of wine. Enter Worhals Midtown. For beer drinkers, there’s beer – 103 beers on tap … one of which is St Arnold Root Beer. Add to that 73 bottled and canned beers. For wine drinkers, there’s wine – a bountiful selection that loyally includes bottles from Texas grapes, a love Weymer
How about sports? Six satellite receivers partner with Comcast, DIRECTV® and the NFL package to make it happen. You want variety? How about live jazz from 8 – 11 p.m. on Tuesdays, including the legendary octogenarian Harry Sheppard. (Imagine being able to add, “backed Billie Holiday and Benny Goodman” to YOUR resume!) Joining him on a variety of flutes, the multi talented Bob Chadwick. You want parking? There’s plenty for Worhals’ patrons at the corner of Main and Gray at the 2016 Main parking lot. (Security personnel and security cams are guaranteed to keep watch so don’t decide to park and hop a trolley!) Worhals will have 100% use of the lot starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights while the rest of the time the parking lot is shared with guests of the 2016 Main residents and guests of Worhals. You want art? Worhals is proof it
zling interior and exterior views. Much like a work of art, Mr. Peeples is still evolving. The wine selection, though already extensive, is being reconfigured, as is the lounge area with its graffitiembellished pool table. A 10,000 sq. ft. basement will become a new addition to the Midtown club scene as will a second bar on the rooftop of the nearby parking garage. An open invitation to return is extended for those who enjoy the extraordinary.
Mr. Peeples Seafood + Steaks + Style 1911 Bagby, Houston, 77002 Reservations suggested. 713-652-0711 Dinner Hours (at time of print): Mon-Wed 5 – 10 p.m. Thu-Sat 5 – 11 p.m. Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4 – 7 p.m., Sat 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
fostered during her years in Fredericksburg. Of course, there’s liquor with a growing selection of Texas liquors. For nibblers, there’s finger food, and something a little more stick-toyour-ribs for lunch goers starting at 11 a.m. There’s a full kitchen sending out appetizers, salads, wings, burgers, steaks, chicken, lite and healthy, vegan and vegetarian choices. The kitchen’s open till midnight with an after hour selection of snack bites (i.e. fries, corndog, chips). For music lovers, there’s music — a choice from over 20,000 HD music videos, everything from U2 to Hank Williams — courtesy of Worhals’ link to Orange Door Entertainment, all wired for the 16 HD screens that hover above the bar. Each Thursday, Texas musicians will take the stage.
can happen. Every third Tuesday, works from an area artist will be hung on the expanse of picture framing wire that lines the art wall, all part of the industrial modern space that’s now part of the transformation. Bob Tatum, Ryan DeGennaro and Margaret Weymer believe Worhals has something for everyone. Stop by... prove ‘em right.
Worhals Midtown 2016 Main, Ste. 101, 77002 832-804-6110 Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. 7 days a week
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Paul Sacaridiz, “An Incomplete Articulation” Sprawl. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Photo courtesy of the Denver Art Museum.
Barry Stone Look Near Into the Distance, “Wishing Well”, Art Palace.
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hru October 20. Immediate Family. In the first of The Ensemble Theatre’s 2013-2014 season, the oldest son Jesse is a closeted gay man on the verge of coming out to his family. Soon everyone discovers Jesse isn’t the only one with secrets. Audiences will see from a comical perspective a family learning to mend fractured relationships and adapting to their rapidly changing family dynamics. The Ensemble Theatre.
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hru October 26. The bird that never landscape. A solo exhibition of new work by Houston-based artist Katrina Moorhead. Characteristic of Moorhead’s practice, the works reconfigure distinct materials into intimate, empathetic experiences of natural and political phenomena. Each work shares a sensibility with the “bird” of Moorhead’s title, the Arctic Tern. The Tern suggests a metaphor for actively existing between places and states. Inman Gallery.
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hru October 26. Perla Krauze: Suspended Blues. Through her work, Krauze attempts to make visible the marks, traces, or fissures of sidewalks and landscapes that she collects as she wanders through everyday surroundings. Suspended Blues presents a central feature of suspended blue cast resin stones creating an atmospheric intervention in the space. Gallery Sonja Roesch.
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hru October 26. Look Near Into the Distance BARRY STONE. Austin-based artist Barry Stone’s work bridges the
intersection between truth and fiction, reality and fantasy, and the natural and artificial. The landscapes and objects depicted in Stone’s works form perceptual mirages made possible through manipulations of scale, color, code and paint. Art Palace.
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hru October 29. Todd Hebert Ebb and Flow. Todd Hebert presents paintings and works on paper that exemplify the optical play that has become a consistent feature of his pictures. The relationship between movement and stasis, in both the visual and conceptual make-up of the work, has been a persistent theme for Hebert and it looms large in the milieu of Ebb and Flow. Devin Borden Gallery.
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hru November 9. TX«13. An independent survey of Contemporary Art in Texas. For the first time in the project’s history, the 2013 curated group survey is installed in a single venue — Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum in San Antonio. Performance works are also presented at CentralTrak-The Artist Residency of the University of Texas at Dallas and Ballroom Marfa. Celebrating the fifth anniversary of the project, the Texas Biennial held a special exhibition of current work by selected past Biennial artists. This exhibition was presented simultaneously at Midtown’s Lawndale Art Center. Inman Gallery, DiverseWorks and Houston Community College Central Art Gallery where three of 80 participating organizations.
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hru January 19, 2014. The Maker’s Archive: Works by Tybre Newcomer. Featuring large sculptural work and intimate wall pieces, Newcomer’s ceramic installation captures the transcendental relationship between craftsmen and their tools, transforming Houston Center for Contemporary Craft’s front gallery into both archive and pilgrimages.
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-12, 17-19. A Raisin in the Sun. HCC drama students perform Lorraine Hansberry’s enduring and award-winning stage play. HCC-Central’s Theatre One. $7 for students and seniors, $10 for general admission. Cash and checks only, please. HCC Central’s Theatre One is located at 3517 Austin Street next to the Heinen Theatre. For reservations, call 713718-6570.
hru January 6, 2014. From Sketch to Stone. Insight into a selection of buildings designed by the firm JohnsonBurgee. Bank of America Center Lobby, 700 Louisiana. Daily viewing M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibition organized by Kinzelman Art Consulting. Works loaned courtesy of Sydness Architects and the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, University of Houston. www. kinzelmanart.com.
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hru January 19, 2014. SPRAWL. Co-curated by former HCCC Curatorial Fellow, Susie J. Silbert and former HCCC Curator, Anna Walker, SPRAWL features 16 emerging and mid-career artists whose works deal with the urban landscape. In addition to the works on site, SPRAWL will incorporate two additional types of programming. The first is a series of walking tours, featuring craft in the suburbs of Houston, by artist Carrie Schneider as part of her project, Hear Our Houston. The second is HCCC’s inaugural speaker series, designed to provide a forum for Houston’s rich dialogue on urban development. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
Perla Krauze: Suspended Blues.Gallery Sonja Roesch.
-November 9. 26th Annual Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead. A celebration of the art, music and folk life of Mexico. For over twenty years Lawndale Art Center has presented an annual open call, non-juried exhibition that celebrates the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos in a contemporary context. Retablo and Student Exhibitions may be viewed during this time. Lawndale Art Center. Central Jazz Ensemble. What’s better than a free jazz concert? HCC Central’s Heinen Theatre.
Gala / Silent Auction of retablos created and donated by nearly 250 Texas artists. Tickets available at the door or in advance via PayPal or by calling 713-528-5858. Lawndale Art Center.
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Musical and Literary Ofrenda in celebration of Día de Los Muertos. River Oaks Chamber Orchestra chamber group and Musiqa composers will present short original contemporary classic compositions as musical ofren-
das. Inprint will also present original readings in the tradition of making an offering during the celebrations. Performance begins at 6:15 p.m. Lawndale Art Center.
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, 8. 2|2.Houston Met Dance Company performs 2|2 for two nights at the Wortham Center — Cullen Theater. Enjoy the new works of 2 Emerging and 2 Established Choreographers. Houston MET will present these works alongside Peter Chu’s Hidden in Plain Sight that premiered April 2013. Performances at 8 p.m. For ticket information, go to www.houstonmetdance.org.
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-February 9, 2014. Weavers’ Stories from Island Southeast Asia, organized by the Fowler Museum at UCLA and Between History and New Horizons: Photographs of Women, Work and Community in Laos, co-organized by the Texas Center and the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, Luang Prabang, provide a look at the evolution of making textiles with words and photos capturing women’s daily struggles and achievements. The exhibitions run concurrently. Asia Society Texas Center.
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-11. 13. Avenue Q. Puppets but not suitable for children. Presented by Central Drama, tickets $7 students and seniors, $10 general admission. Cash and checks only, please. For varying times and reservations, 713-718-6570.
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-December 3. Fall 2013 Juried Art Exhibit. Check out the work of talented, artistic students at HCC Central. Hours: Mon – Thu 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri – Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Houston Community College-Central, The Gallery. 3517 Austin. 713-718-6570.
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-23. The African Dance and Drum Ensemble in Concert. 7:30 p.m. Presented by Central Dance, tickets are $7 for students and seniors, $10 for general admission. Cash and checks only, please. For reservations, 713-718-6570.
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Music Student Honors Recital. The best musicians at HCC Central perform. Admission is free. Houston Community College-Central, Heinen Theatre.
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Art Palace
3913 Main
artpalacegallery.com
The Art Project @ Bread of Life
1703 Gray
theartprojecthouston.org
Art Square Studios (26 Studios)
2711 Main
theartprojecthouston.org
Art Square Studios on Fannin (15 Studios)
4118 Fannin
artsquarestudios.com
Art Supply on Main
2711 Main
artsupplyonmain.com
Asia Society Texas Center
1370 Southmore
asiasociety.org/texas
Barbara King Dance Company
2202 Crawford
barbarakingdance.com
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
3816 Caroline
buffalosoldiersmuseum.com
Community Artists' Collective
3414 LaBranch
thecollective.org
David Shelton Gallery
3909 Main
davidsheltongallery.com
DiverseWorks
4102 Fannin
diverseworks.org
Devin Borden Gallery
3917 Main
devinborden.com
The Ensemble Theatre
3535 Main
ensemblehouston.com
Eyeful Art Designs and Murals
502 Anita
eyefulart.com
Gallery Sonja Roesch
2309 Caroline
gallerysonjaroesch.com
Harambee Art Gallery
3903 Almeda
charleswashingtonartist.com
Heinen Theatre, Theatre One
3517 Austin
centralfinearts.info
House of Deréon & Music World Ent.
2202 Crawford
houseofdereonmediacenter.com
Houston Community College Art Gallery
3517 Austin
centralfinearts.info
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main
crafthouston.org
Houston Fire Museum
2403 Milam
houstonfiremuseum.org
Houston MET Dance
2808 Caroline
houstonmetdance.org
Houston Museum of African American Culture
4307 Caroline
hmaac.org
Inman Gallery
3901 Main
inmangallery.com
The Julian Collection
2620 Chenevert
julianartcollection.com
3400 Main
matchouston.org
3909 Main
kinzelmanart.com
4912 Main
lawndaleartcenter.org
Midtown Art Center
3414 LaBranch
midtownartcenter.com
Mixed Emotions Fine Art and Framing
95 Tuam
mixedemotions.com
New Gallery
3225 Milam
newgalleryhouston.com
Peck & Company
98 Dennis
peckandcompany.com
Station Museum of Contemporary Art
1502 Alabama
stationmuseum.com
Tango Cielo Dance Studio
3710 Main
bailandotango.org/tango_cielo.html
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Advantage BMW Midtown
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’ve been here when it wasn’t sexy to be here,” jokes Mike Powell, Sales Manager for Advantage BMW Midtown. With over 20 years at the Gray Street location, Powell can testify to Midtown’s tremendous growth. He’s seen a community that has weathered economic storms through hard work and perseverance, the same virtues that attribute to Advantage’s growth and need for more space as the demand for BMW’s Legend tells us, in the ‘40s, a tiny Ficus luxury performance vehicles continLyrata (a.k.a. Fiddle Leaf Fig) was delivered to ues. the desk of one of the original owners of the dealership. The potted plant was a welcome Advantage BMW’s commitment to gift from a friendly competitor. Over time, the the area is evident with the new plant grew into a tree and was replanted by build out of what will be their 10th the owner’s wife to grace the outdoor parking property in Midtown. Located at 2102 lot. Years later, the tree become a centerpiece Austin, the recently acquired space will for what evolved to be an indoor showroom. showcase 150 certified pre-owned When activity was shifted to another location, the plant was left behind, yet attended to, for BMWs.The dealership’s record-breakalmost three years. Today, the Fiddle Leaf Fig ing sales fuel employment, as well, with tree towers over 10 feet and is the center of a large percentage of employees being the Parts Department boutique at 2101 San Midtown residents. Jacinto at Gray. Their primary showroom at 1305 Reaching for new heights never stops Gray Street was expanded three years in Midtown! ago, adding a sleek 2nd floor, all-glass showroom visible to drivers on the Pierce Elevated. As a way of giving back, the dealership frequently loans the unique space to charitable events, most recently Bayou City Arts Festival Downtown for their Kickoff and Poster Preview Party. Build out at 2102 Austin is expected to be completed spring 2014.
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over the next several months. The Board needs your ideas and input for projects and programs that you would like to have in your community. All meetings will be posted on our website calendar and in the quarterly midtown paper. Look for meeting announcements on our extensive social media, Facebook,Twitter, Midtown Rocks Blog and other media outlets. You don’t have to be on the Board to participate — the best ideas have always come from the community committees. This story is just a snippet of Midtown’s past. The future remains to be seen but it looks pretty darn bright. The ball is in your court; we need to see you at the planning sessions and meetings that will steer the future of your investment in Midtown.
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William R. Franks Chairman of the Board
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