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30. editor’s letter Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director Lance Avery Morgan shares his always optimistically sunny disposition for the warmer weather days upon us.
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A brief look at this exciting issue full of robust spirit and the unbridled abundance ahead.
34. thrive Austin-based Resonance Repatterning expert Mary Schneider shares her views on how to create our own renewable energy...from within.
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The 50th anniversary of the death of Coco Chanel is a momentous occasion for high style followers. Here, our culture avatar, Gordon Kendall, reflects on how she might be reimagined today in the current shopping arena.
40. glow Our beauty insider, Ana Bribiesca Hoff, recommends the best new make-up trends as these warmer, more passionate days unfold.
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42. browse The best books for spring? Bring it on, says our resident bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan, who shares his very favorite recommendations to add to your own stylish tome collection.
44. inspire Eleanora Morrison, of Eleanora.co, recommends some of her favorite finds that are very on-trend with both Pantone Colors of the Year, Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray.
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Our Ms. Social Graces, Sharon Schweitzer, J.D., offers insight into life’s most challenging conundrums, especially when it comes to brushing up on our sociability skills.
48. list Did someone say quick getaway? We’re ready to go, especially with the newest style picks from Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee, who makes it Suit by Erdem easier to pack for a quick jaunt.
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There are ancient ways of healing, like with author Claire Ragozzino’s new book, Living Ayurveda (Roost Books), to help us create a calmer state of being.
52. drive Let’s hit the road again in a shiny new car, shall we? Join us as we adventure with The Gentleman Racer’s Mike Satterfield as he takes out the new Corvette for a spin.
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Join our cool hunter Lance Avery Morgan as he chooses the best things in life to know and experience right now, both near and far.
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56. curate Ah, the open range. See it captured like never before with an inside peek at the San Antonio Witte Museum’s new photography exhibit, Live the West: Photographs by Janell Kleberg.
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Join us as we become a fly on a champagne glass at Keller Henderson’s landmark birthday gathering at The Argyle. Keller Henderson’s event at The Argyle. Photo by Hannah Gibson
102. savor Our editors Lance Avery Morgan (Austin), Cynthia Smoot (Dallas), Jennifer Roosth (Houston), and Eleanora Morrison (San Antonio), are on the scene to recommend their favorite eateries across the state.
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106. exhibit Looking for more culture as spring begins? Who isn’t? Take a look at some offerings from our state’s finest museums and cultural institutions, according to our arts arbiter, Leanne Raesener.
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As a busy working mom of two, Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee developed a strong passion for technologies that simplify consumer experiences, so people have more time for the parts of their lives not behind a screen. She and her team contribute our List column in each issue, and her vision for Rank & Style is to give people back the time they waste digging through endless fashion resources to find the products they like. Chandlee is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and is grateful to be able to help people outside the office through her participation in numerous socially impactful organizations.
Writer and enthusiast of all things beauty, fashion, travel, and healthy livingrelated, our Glow beauty contributor Ana Bribiesca Hoff is currently working in the higher education non-profit sector and has also launched AnaBribs.com. In this new lifestyle blog, she shares her passions, experiences, and special tips along with sneak peeks inside her life while also hoping to share large doses of inspiration. This month she reveals the most alluring spring beauty secrets yet.
GORDON KENDALL
Our very fashionable Texan-turnedNew Yorker-turned-eternal-Southerner contributor Gordon Kendall is always on the go and on the scene. He is a freelance fashion author and educator. In this issue, he offers a retrospective on the 50th anniversary of the passing of the legendary Coco Chanel and her ageless appeal. He is also an executive member of the Fashion Group International/ New York, a member of The Couture Council, and The Museum at F.I.T.
DION “BLEU” DRAKE
Dion “Bleu” Drake is a fashion stylist with almost a decade of experience working in celebrity, editorial, advertising, and personal styling. Over the years, he has honed his skill by working with celebrities, athletes, and publications such as Elle and Italian Vogue. Originally from Detroit, moving to the West Coast afforded him the opportunity to be infused with fashion and culture from a very young age. He proclaims his inspiration for his keen style aesthetic is anything edgy and glam, allowing Drake to create dynamic images that will forever be cemented in editorial history…as in this month’s exciting fashion cover feature.
LORI DURAN
Lori Duran has had a diverse career and currently researches interesting historical stories of social changes. This has been her life-long passion. Duran serves on the board of directors for the Austin History Center Association, where she is involved in coordinating volunteers and helping the Oral History Committee. She also writes articles for Society Texas and other publications and recently authored the book Austin’s Travis Heights Neighborhood. This month she writes on cinema queen Jayne Mansfield and has currently released her second book, The University of Texas at Austin: The First One Hundred Years.
ELEANORA MORRISON
Our Digital Director Eleanora Morrison, who is also our Inspire and Savor columnist, is a content creator, editor, and creative consultant currently based in San Antonio. She has over a decade of print and digital media experience as a writer, editor, content producer, and creative director. Entering the content creation space, initially as a lifestyle blogger, Morrison has since grown to manage an award-winning digital media platform and creative consulting company. Connect with her on social media @eleanoramorrison and explore more of her work at Eleanora.co.
MARK OBERLIN Our feature photographer for this issue’s exotic fashion editorial cover story is Los Angeles-based Mark Oberlin. Oberlin has also photographed the collections of many of the West Coast’s top fashion designers. He is an acclaimed painter, as well, and has exhibited his paintings in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco galleries. More of his work can be found at MarkOberlinPhotography.com.
ROB GIARDINELLI
Certified professional life coach and branding expert by day, social commentator by night, and author of the book Being In The Room (available at Amazon.com), Associate Publisher and Senior Social Editor Rob Giardinelli is a man of many interests. He loves sharing how Texans so generously and passionately give back to the community they love. Giardinelli weaves his interesting social commentary to showcase those who work tirelessly to raise awareness of important issues in the state and beyond. EDY HERNANDEZ Edy Hernandez, Beast Creative Agency’s founder, decided to take the idea of the traditional agency and turn it on its ear... or better said, let the problem speak for itself. The Beast addresses your marketing challenges with creative thinking. Solving such issues is our jam. They have frequently helped their clients with their own nonmarketing related internal processes derived simply through a fresh perspective and ideation.
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LEANNE RAESENER Our Associate Editor Leanne Raesener was formerly the city editor for both Brilliant and The Society Diaries magazines. A fifth-generation Texan raised in Austin, she spent most of her career in Manhattan before we were fortunate to have her back in the Lone Star State. After working at Goldman Sachs in Charitable Giving for many years, it only deepened her interest in philanthropy. She supports many charities but holds most near and dear to her heart, her brother, Jack Frederick Raesener’s Scholarship Fund, Ballet Austin, and NYU FACES. Her love of life, generosity, creative style, and wordsmithing are a winning combination.
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Our talented and terrifically connected Associate Editor Jennifer Roosth is a Houstonbased writer who never ceases to be amazed by the wonderfully generous spirit of the Houston philanthropic community. “It’s nice to live in a city where so many are excited about giving back,” she says. “In the process, they throw some mighty fine parties.”
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Our Drive section contributor is Michael Satterfield, an award-winning journalist, traveler, photographer, and lifelong automotive enthusiast who has been featured in Forbes, Hot Rod Magazine, A-Cars, Easy Riders, and many other publications. He founded popular men’s lifestyle site TheGentlemanRacer.com as a blog in 2002, which has grown to become an online and print magazine reaching hundreds of thousands of readers every month. In this issue, he reports on the newly redesigned Corvette.
MARY SCHNEIDER
Mary Schneider, who contributes in this issue to our Thrive column, has been a student of energetic medicine for 30 years. She has been a Certified Resonance Repatterning Professional in private practice in Austin for the past 20 years (RePatternIt.com). Schneider is also an ordained minister and has studied numerous alternative modalities such as homeopathy, the Chinese 5 Element Acupuncture System, Ayurveda, and the Chakra System, to name a few. She loves regularly speaking in the community about how we heal.
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Propelling a professional leader’s skills to their next promotion on the domestic or global stage is what Sharon Schweitzer does best. She is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book in business etiquette and international business, Access to Asia, which also received a coveted Kirkus Star. A certified cultural consultant, attorney, and international etiquette expert, she shares her message about building trust and creating long-lasting relationships in appearances from Dubai to Prague. She serves on various boards, including the Global Thinkers Forum and the National Czech & Slovak Museum. Connect with her on Instagram @sharonschweitzer and explore her work at Sharon Schweitzer.
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Meet Cynthia Smoot: publicist, freelance lifestyle and travel writer, Dallas influencer, and Southern Belle. Her passion is being a connector, and whether it’s through her role as a Publicist for Gangway Advertising, through social media, or her freelance work, she loves to shine a spotlight on the people, places, events, and services that give Dallas its flavor. Connect with her on all social media platforms @OhSoCynthia.
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Wherever there is a wonderful party, there is usually Associate Editor and social chronicler Rose Betty Williams. She also leads symposia, plans events, serves on boards, and supports organizations from OperaAmerica to the Helping Hand Home for Children. Williams also facilitates networking for project and product development. Williams is a longtime Austin resident, freelance writer, and photographer with a passion for fine art, music, wine, books, tennis, food, and life…as well as a deep love for her family and community.
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more today than yesterday SPRING HAS SPRUNG, AND AROUND HERE, THERE’S ALSO A SPRING IN our step. How could there not be, compared to this time last year when it seemed the whole world shape-shifted in many directions? With all that behind us now, we’re ready, willing, and able to get back on track like never before...and for many of us, to make up for lost time. We’re all a year into living with how the pandemic has re-shaped our world. Many of us have grown, and many have grown weary of it. Who can blame them? Fortunately, there is undoubtedly a revitalized global energy now that tangible progress is being made to stem the virus’s tide, offsetting the deleterious delays over the last year.
What has changed across the state? Plenty. All the markets are different–many enveloped the social distancing mandates, and many didn’t. By now, we all know too many people who have either suffered from COVID-19 or have been exposed to it. So, what has changed here at Society Texas? I’ve always wanted this magazine and its digital platform to be a party that everyone is invited to and where everyone is always welcome. No matter the circumstances, our state’s sociability continues to drive and inspire us like never before.
Even with the pandemic, no matter when it ends in the near future, the show must go on. And onward the shows went, across the state, whether by socially safe distancing or by virtual gatherings. Raising money for much needed non-profit organizations always has been, and always will be, tantamount. We historically have, and continually will be, honored to profile these entities who do so much for so many. Count on us to reflect the best of the best. Hey, it’s what we do. So, happy spring to you and yours as we move forward with life, liberty, and of course, the pursuit of sublime happiness, among other opportunitites. We look forward to reuniting with all of you soon, in the ballroom, and beyond.
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You’ll see in this issue, not only our usual abundance of sunny optimism, but also an exotic look at things. When the going gets tough, the tough get going...to the exotic Canary Islands, which serves as a gorgeous backdrop for our fashion cover feature shot by Mark Oberlin and styled by Dion “Bleu” Drake. We think it’s a chic way to inspire, not only for the new fashions ahead, but also for five-star travel in the near future. Then, a legendary Texan, 1950s movie star Jayne Mansfield, gets the star treatment by Lori Duran, with a look back at her Texas roots and her all-too-brief film career acting with such Tinseltown greats as Cary Grant, Joan Collins, and Maurice Chevalier, to name a few. Plus, we are always on the go, no matter where we may be, so we’ve taken a look at the season’s springiest shoes to keep you in stylish step wherever life takes you. These, along with so many of our writers’ optimistic points of view, curated for today’s topics and happenings, are what we hope you enjoy, too.
Lance Avery Morgan Editor-In-Chief & Creative Director Lance@SocietyTexas.com
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this is the life Yes, you can already feel the warmth of spring on your cheeks. With all of us placing the past challenges behind us...and moving onward toward the fresh prospects of the future, we’re more than prepared for a spring fling, or two, aren’t you? WONDER AS I WANDER Dress by Afffair, $850. Available at Afffair.com. Earrings by Flutter Statement Jewelry, (price upon request). Available at Flutter Statement Jewelry.
We hope you enjoy this festive look at the season rebounding into more opportunities than ever before.
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With spring here, a true sense of renewal has arrived in many forms. Our intuitive self-help expert, Austin-based Resonance Repatterning Practitioner, Mary Schneider, explains the importance of creating the new, while acknowledging the past. THERE, NOW HERE SUDDENLY THE PROMISE OF THIS SPRING BRINGS A FEELING OF renewal. The difficult, dark days of the pandemic break into a shower of bright blooms. With proper governance and administration, the potential vaccine has given us the signature emotion of spring...hope. As we move into these hopeful days, we see through that long tunnel toward the light. Might the light herald a return to some semblance of normalcy? So much today seems to be springing into freshness–so many new beginnings. The younger generation will be returning to school en masse. There is a new government in Washington. Others are returning to their offices, while some never will again, and people are further re-examining their careers. In the wake of this novelty, much of what we have known simply slips away. The pandemic foisted change upon us, and we wisely responded by letting go. In many cases, we let go of much that we would not have otherwise.
more challenging the letting go, the greater the potential for growth. The adage, the harder you work, the greater the return, is very true. Considering the amount of letting go required of us in 2020, we certainly experienced tremendous growth. With growth, often the most fertile soil of the human experience is the family. Our family systems are profound settings of both challenge and resolution. Family members can trigger our emotions, both negative and positive. If we look at these situations as opportunities for growth, then we are using them for our highest good–and also for the benefit of our family members. We all realize that it’s often easier said than done. Don Miguel Ruiz, who authored The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, offers these tips that outline his four agreements: • Be impeccable with your word. • Don’t take anything personally.
In the Ayurvedic chakra system, the throat chakra oversees new beginnings. Interestingly, it also rules letting go. As we are all a part of nature, we are at the same time nature itself. In fact, we are subject to much of that which occurs in it. The trees and plants let go of their bark and leaves so that they will return anew in spring. Humans let go to make way for the new. This throat chakra is also about truth and speaking your truth with courage. Communicating in this way makes people listen so that you can be authentically heard. People are drawn to the truth like moths to a flame. A deep resonance is felt, and no amount of logic or statistic can alter the listener’s belief in that truth. This connection is a profound experience.
• Don’t make assumptions.
VENTURE FORWARD As we venture from learning to let go in service to the pandemic’s demands, then with what are we left? If you’ve ever lost or given something away, you know letting go is a process. Some processes are much easier than others. The
With new beginnings, it is beneficial to look at the newness around us. Perhaps we might commit to finding one thing to let go of...and one new thing to bring into our life. Maybe you have already had enough to let go of and enough of the new. This is also perfect for you to have a safe, healthy, and hopeful spring. s
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• Always do your best. The second agreement, Don’t take anything personally, is one answer to family challenges and communication. It is rich with potential and interpretation. As the basis of that agreement, Ruiz helps us to stay out of anybody else’s business. He also wants us to be supportive and keep positive boundaries and limits. When we do not take anything personally, unkind words do not phase us. We feel no compulsion to respond, and that conflict has nowhere to go. It can just fizzle out. Ruiz’s other agreements are also worthy and thought-provoking.
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From left: Coco Chanel, 1930s, Chanel Cruise Collection 2021, Coco Chanel, Paris, 1960s, Coco Chanel, 1940s
channeling chanel Our very own fashionisto Gordan Kendall, considers Chanel’s influences and what she might think of shopping in Texas… for herself, today, fifty years after her death. Her legend lives on, yet does her style translate? MADEMOISELLE THESE DAYS, THE LISTS GO ON AND ON ABOUT WHAT HAS gone up, down, came, or went. Whether related to the economy, the recent election, the Pandemic, the price of eggs, there’s always some marker. Of course, fashion can’t miss out on any trend. The year 2021 will be no exception as it will mark the milestone of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. What more can be said about this icon and and her lifetime contributions to fashion? Any follower worth her or, now his, gold buttons and “Boy” bags, knows Chanel’s story. Convent raised, where she learned to sew, and through skill and all sorts of talents, plus good timing, and even better luck, she established not only what we know as the Chanel brand, but also brought about new ways of thinking about fashion, based on simplicity, ease, and comfort. Her contemporary, Cristbal Balenciaga, noted Chanel had very little taste. Almost all of it good, he exclaimed.
Then, they staged a fanciful show, a defilee of cows done up in fancy hats to the mirth of the fashionable crowd. Today, however, taking her sunglasses off and tucking them into the flap bag hung over her arm, she was here, not to party, but to peruse what had happened in her absence. “Bon. Bon. Bon.” she exclaimed, seeing the entire wall of fragrances bearing her name. “…and right inside the front door, too. I like that. I’ve always said ‘a women should wear perfume where she wants to be kissed’… because I want to be paid when she wears mine. Oui?” “Good morning,” cooed the approaching sales associate, “I just love that Chanel suit.” “Non, non, Cherie, it is my suit.” “Yes, but it is a Chanel suit, right?” “Don’t be ridiculous. It is the Chanel suit. Whose would I wear? That bit of upholstery Dior calls a suit?”
Extravagant simplicity, priced simply extravagantly, came to be le style Chanel. Of course, it was Karl Lagerfeld, of late as well, who masterfully designed Chanel clothing and accessories that kept it consistently current with times and trends. Even so, much has happened since Chanel wafted into fashion’s hereafter that cold January morning in 1971. Given the opportunity to revive her 137-year-old spirit, what might she think of her fashion legacy now? How it has withstood her absence? In the world of fashion fantasy, it’s not too difficult to imagine what it might be like to go shopping today in Texas with Chanel…for Chanel.
“C’est quoi cette folie. What is this, craziness?” she exclaimed. “They are mostly naked, these young, not so young, people. I said it in 1968, and I must agree with myself, fashion has become nothing but une exhibition de Viande, a show of meat. But still, my sandals do look so well even with these awful blue pants cut so short on the legs with their edges fraying loose.
ETERNALLY CHANEL The lone figure in a beige wool suit stepped tentatively out from the Dallas mall and into The Store, the one that in her day Mr. Stanley had minded and had so fêted her in September of 1957 with its very own fashion award.
There was a flurry of excitement as she entered her namesake boutique on the third floor. Associates and other shoppers crowded around; all were holding some kind of metal plates in their hands. Annoying, as they occassionally emitted blinding blinks of light into her eyes.
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“Then, perhaps, you should visit our boutique upstairs?” “Maintenant ca je dois voir. Oh, I’m in Texas now. I mean, ‘That I gotta see… Pardner.”
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recall “Love the hat,” exclaimed one young man, who then swept it off her head and onto his own. “Post this on Insta, everyone.” “You’ve nailed that retro look,” screamed one young lady. “So very vintage.” “Vintage, you say? Mais, non, this is…was…from my latest collection. No one will buy someone else’s old clothes to wear. Quelle folle. There is no fashion in old clothes, I predict, you’ll see,” she said with a knowing wink of her eye. Then, all of a sudden, she was whisked into the changing room by the crowd, each holding some kind of garment, at once strange, but also somehow familiar, as each bore her famous “double-C, interlocking logo, the one she knew so well. “No, go with the leggings under the shorts,” said one. “But how about this tunic top, instead?” asked another. “We need to fun-it-up,” declared one holding studded wrap band bracelets and a beret to replace her bowler hat. “Here… Post this on Insta.” “Now, I know what it was like in the cabines, my girls being pushed and prodded about,” she sighed. After a bit of a tussle over whether to ‘just go with the high-tops and definitely not the booties,’ with the tweed-covered sneakers winning the most likes from someone or something they seemed all able to communicate with through those strange metal plates, she emerged from the changing room and stood in front of the boutique mirror. “Here,” said the young man, still wearing her hat, “You need this,” and with a flourish, he belted a large, long zippered pouch around her middle, her Chanel name, in all caps, boldly displayed across her very own Chanel derriere. “Quick. Post it on Insta.” “What’s this? A costume pour le sport?” she asked into the mirror. “Ah, but these what you call ‘sneeek-eures,’ they are comfortable. Massaro’s slingbacks can cut so. Even if I did design them for him.” BYE, BEIGE Gone was the beige suit. Instead, she stood in red and black shorts worn over black patterned leggings, surprisingly easy to get used to for someone so used to wearing skirts. So much better able to move about in. A sleek sweater set, one red beneath a red and gold plaid, replaced the blouse and jacket. The enormous black beret sat at a jaunty angle on her head. “Totally love the fanny pack,” said one. “It makes it casual…post it on Insta.” “Un ‘fanny-paque’? And what are these dreadful things you keep holding up into my face?” she asked. “Oh, we’ve so got to get you on Insta, Guurl,” they all said. “This ‘Insta’ what is it?” Chanel was perplexed; she didn’t like to be perplexed. “Look,” said one showing her the device, “You can post your picture on it. Get followers, even buy stuff.” “Indeed” Chanel said, as she turned the metal plate, now alive with images appearing on its surface, in her hand. “You mean it can really be a phone and a camera at the same time? These ‘followers.’ Why would anyone want to follow me? I can buy things, Non? With this ‘Insta’ character?” The crowd gathered around Chanel, each posing with her, moving her this way and that to “get the right look” All around, other shoppers watched the group, taking their own pictures at what must surely be a celerity in the store. The young man handed back her hat and clothes, folded into a glossy black carrier bag for the trip back. “How would you like to pay for these?” asked the associate. “Oh, of course, just how you say ‘post it on my ‘Insta’?” Chanel said. She waved a goodbye and headed over in the time she had left to see what that Christian Dior had once again decreed what everyone, except she, should wear. s
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From top: Chanel 2020 Collection, Coco Chanel and model, 1950s, Coco Chanel and model, 1959, Chanel Resort 2020, Neiman Marcus store, 1960s, Coco Chanel and Stanley Marcus at a Neiman Marcus event, 1957, Coco Chanel and Stanley Marcus, 1957
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shining the light
With the Pantone colors of the year, glamorous Ultimate Gray, and chic Illuminating Yellow, we welcome this marriage of a practical, rock-solid gray with a warm and optimistic yellow. They both speak to the resilience, optimism, and hope that our world needs as we reset and renew with the start of 2021, according to our beauty expert, Ana Bribiesca Hoff. BLOWOUT DRAMA
Developed in partnership with Drybar, the It Cosmetics Lash Blow Out mascara brings the benefits of a top hair salon blowout to your lashes, giving an instant lift for blowout volume that lasts. $25. At Sephora.com. POWDERED WITH SUNSHINE
A unique pale yellow loose powder that is 100% oil-free, oil-absorbing, and infused with vitamin E, sets and protects foundation for a smooth, flawless finish. Bobbi Brown Loose Powder, Sheer Finish in Pale Yellow. $44. At BergdorfGoodman.com.
BURSTS OF LIGHT
Extraordinary yellow light, pure as sunlight, is captured in John Masters roll-on aromatherapy scents. Not only are the fragrances fabulous, but they also help to balance, de-stress and uplift. Choose from Balance and Harmony scents. $34. At JohnMasters.com.
BOTTLED SUNNY DAY
Vitamin C from pure pineapple juice, pure ascorbic acid, and stable 3-O ethyl ascorbic acid combine their powers to create a lightweight, brightening serum that targets problem areas. Glow Recipe Pineapple Vitamin C Serum. $49. At Sephora.com.
RESILIENT SHINE
For luminous locks, try Miriam Quevedo’s Platinum & Diamonds Luxurious Drops, an exquisite finishing spray with platinum and diamond powder. It revitalizes hair for magnificent volume and superb shine while its exotic extracts protect against aging. $60. At NeimanMarcus.com.
BRIGHT & CHEERFUL
This multipurpose color concealer for face, eyes, and lips will illuminate your complexion for a vibrant look. Wrinkles are faded, pores reduced, and lips feel extra smooth! Try Dior Fix It 2-in-1 Prime & Color Correct in Yellow. $36. At NeimanMarcus.com.
ULTIMATE ILLUMINATION
This decadent, rich creme is enriched with the illuminating molecule, Lumidose, which goes beyond nourishing skin with deep moisture to reveal the extraordinary beauty of your eyes. La Prairie White Caviar Eye Extraordinaire. $550. At NeimanMarcus.com.
SILVER LINING
Let 2021’s resilient gray hue serve as a reminder that every situation has a silver lining. Embrace its strength by swapping your classic black eyeliner for an Ultimate Gray for equal drama. Laura Mercier Longwear Crème Eye Pencil in Slate. $25. At NeimanMarcus.com.
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STRONG, MEET SHINY
How about applying a bright and vivid yellow liquid eyeshadow all over your eye lids for a graphic eye look? Huda Beauty Matte & Metal Melted Double Ended Liquid Eyeshadow in Limelight. $25. At Sephora.com.
WINTER’S SHEEN STRONG, MEET SHINY
Drybar’s Sake Bomb, is a luxurious shampoo and conditioner that cleanses and hydrates dry strands, leaving them soft, strong and shiny. Watercress extract strengthens and softens hair while keratin reinforces and prevents damage. Sake Bomb duo. $26 each. At Nordstrom.com.
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OPI’s take on 2021’s gray is the perfect steely gray hue that channels composure, steadiness, and resilience. The yellow shade captures the optimism of a sunshine-filled day. OPI Suzi Talks with Her Hands and Don’t Tell a Sol. $13 each. At OPI.com. s
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Spring is the perfect time to refresh your libre collection. May we suggest these to grace your shelves and tabletops for hours of entertainment, according to our bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan? CHARLOTTE MOSS FLOWERS By Charlotte Moss An inviting cluster of blooms on a guest room’s bedside table is always welcome. Designer Charlotte Moss encourages readers to bring the garden indoors—with ideas for arranging flowers, selecting containers, and placing blossoms around the house. $50. At RizzoliUSA.com.
MASTER OF THE MIDCENTURY: The Architecture of William F. Cody By Catherine Cody, Jo Lauria, and Don Choi Midcentury Palm Springs design? Yes, please. One of the most prolific, diverse, and iconic architects, often recognized as the father of Desert Modern, is profiled along with glorious images. At MonicelliPress.com.
DESIGNING PARADISE By Juan Montoya and Jorge S. Arrango We love a magical blend of both interior design inspiration and armchair travel fantasy. This celebrates the work of one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers today. Luxuriate in open-air pavilions, on sweeping terraces, and savor sumptuous interiors that sparkle with Montoya’s signature style. $65. At RizzoliUSA. com.
ISLAND WHIMSY By Celerie Kembel Entirely dedicated to Playa Grande, the property Kembel designed in the Dominican Republic, this tome reflects a rare opportunity to create a sense of place from the raw jungle and pristine coastline, from design to conception. $55. At RizzoliUSA.com.
THE BEAUTY BRIEF By Katie Service In Katie Service’s Insider’s Guide to Skincare, she shares her informed skincare choices on topics ranging from recyclables and vegan and cruelty-free products to “dupes” and toxic ingredients. A must-have for all beauty enthusiasts looking for safe, effective, and sustainably sourced products. $29.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com. INVITING INTERIORS By Melanie Turner If you like pretty design work with a modern edge, look no further. Inspired by both fashion and nature, this Atlanta designer creates understated yet elegant rooms, perfect for entertaining. $50. At RizzoliUSA.com. REINVENTION AND RESTLESSNESS: FASHION IN THE 90S By Colleen Hill Even though it’s been twenty years since the pivotal fashion decade ended, it remains an essential reference now with its approach to Minimalism, Deconstruction, and the rejuvenation of established couture houses. $50. At RizzoliUSA.com.
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STAMPS & STAMPS By Diane Dorrans With pristine attention to detail, the Stamps & Stamps design firm in Southern California shows how to create a mood with floral patterns, brimming bookshelves, and overstuffed armchairs. By layering your favorite objects and vintage treasures, one can create their own private sanctuary. $50. At RizzoliUSA.com. JOY IN THE LITTLE THINGS By Kerrie Hess This embraces the best and most important joys in life— the little pleasures. Loaded with the author’s signature original watercolor illustrations and photo vignettes, coupled with beautifully evocative text, this is the perfect spring pick-me-up. $35. At RizzoliUSA.com. A CHRONOLOGY OF FILM By Ian Hadyn Smith Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of film from the earliest moving images to present-day blockbusters. This volume features key films, film commentaries, and contextual information about the period in which they were produced. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com. s
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confidence loves color
Spring is finally here...and we have even higher hopes for a brighter tomorrow. Our style chronicler, Eleanora Morrison, of Eleanora.co, gleefully shares a curation of cheerful looks inspired by the Pantone colors of the year, Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray.
GATHER YOUR BELONGINGS
With fewer places to go and fewer people to see, there’s less to carry these days. Convenient and practical, this Balenciaga Neo Classic Mini Bag is the perfect statement satchel for the season. $1850. At BergdorfGoodman.com.
LUXURIOUS LUSTER Ellie Saab, Spring Summer 2021 Collection. Courtesy of Ellie Saab
SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS
When in doubt, accessorize. Add some panache to your Apple Watch with this durable scratch-and sweat-resistant strap by Casetify, available in a range of colors to suit your style or mood. $50. At Nordstrom.com.
Peace and tranquility can be a part of your bedtime routine with Austin Horn’s collection of comforters. These dreamy patterns will soothe you right to sleep and have you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to take on each new morning. $875 (Comforter). At Horchow.com.
HOPE FLOATS
As the days begin to warm up and we begin to dine al fresco and lounge poolside, why not also luxuriate glamorously? This Camilla lace-up dress is for the bold free spirits who want comfort and style at the same time. $699. At NeimanMarcus.com.
PLEATS, MEET PYTHON
Elegant, timeless, and flattering, this Toccin python print bow-neck dress will turn heads from the board room to the ballroom and everywhere in between. $595. At NeimanMarcus.com. BLOOMING SOULS
We all know that shoes can make an outfit. These 60s-inspired Christian Louboutin heeled sandals are sure to add an extra element of character and pizzaz for a mood lift throughout your day. $895. At Net-A-Porter.com
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A quick pick-me-up is something that can bring you enjoyment all day long...and into the night. We suggest these Estate Collection yellow gold Victorian Etruscan Revival urn earrings, chosen from an extensive selection at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. $2250. At LMFJ.com. FLORENTINE FOR THE GENTS
Men’s suit designer Stefano Ricci has created a line of silk masks for men, with sartorial inspiration from Italy. The perfect accessory for a springtime evening look or formal affair. They’ll finish off a suit or a tuxedo, worn along with safe social distancing in place, adding just the right amount of tasteful flare. $110. At NeimanMarcus.com.
RAZZLE DAZZLE ‘EM
We aren’t quite back on the dance floors yet, but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost our sparkle. The good times will roll once again. And when they do, these glamourous gray satin Manolo Blahnik mule pumps will make you the belle of the ball. $1,295. At Net-A-Porter.com.
ADD MORE JOY
For an added pop of joy, why not don a silk scarf to elevate your chic ensemble? This Versace piece will perfectly do the trick. $295. At NeimanMarcus.com.
Giorgio Armani, Spring Summer 2021 collection. Courtesy of Giorgio Armani
PRESIDENTIAL IN PRADA
This double-breasted Prada coat is a beacon of hope that delivers the sunshine when skies are gray. Made famous by Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman, the coat is symbolic of light and unity. $3500. At Farfetch.com.
FINISHING TOUCH
Shiseido’s travel-friendly SPF compact foundation delivers a powdery finish while drying excess glow so that makeup won’t wear off or get sticky. Perfect for those springtime days spent outdoors. $30. At Nordstrom.com.
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social studies
During the pandemic, we’ve all changed. We’ve mostly risen to meet its challenges, yet we remain as human as always, with our past being a beacon for our future. According to our Ms. Social Graces, Sharon Schweitzer, J.D., there are many ways to move forward with our social skills, no matter what the occasion these days. THE NEW MANNERS SINCE THE PANDEMIC, OUR SOCIAL SKILLS CAN SEEM, WELL, a tad off. There are so many conversation openers and icebreakers that can be used in a safe socially distanced setting. During this pandemic of unspecified length, etiquette experts and culture consultants agree with the scientific and medical community that safety comes first, before socializing and manners. This means that we need to continue prioritizing socially distant encounters with others and following safety protocols, such as staying home and mask-wearing. Regrettably, this inhibits our pre-pandemic manners like shaking hands, hugging, and standing within arms-length. We all want to continue practicing our social skills in the midst of the pandemic, don’t we? An important aspect of social skills is confidence, and that is something we can polish in our day-to-day, whether at home or online in a virtual context.
experiences such as: “Tell me about…” “What is the background on…” “How did you resolve your cancelled…?” and my personal favorite with the younger generation is “Will you educate me about your…”
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Conversation Starters: Depending on your social circles, certain topics are often safer than others: arts, books, film, sports, and weather. “Tell us about your virtual book club” “How do you know today’s virtual host/hostess?” “What are you watching on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon?” “Educate us about your online language class” “Who’s considering online lifelong learning?” “Any updates on your (golf, tennis, etc.) game?” A second, different set of topics that can be potentially triggering include politics, religion, and relationships. The third set of private or intimate issue include finance, health, and family, including kiddos. Even after the door is opened, tread cautiously in the second and third categories.
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Formula: The classic ratio for successful conversions is 80/20; this means you’re actively listening eighty percent of the time. That allows fifteen percent of the time to ask open-ended questions and five percent to respond to their questions. Confident introverts and the “best conversationalists” adore this formula because they grasp that the conversation isn’t about them–it’s all about their counterparts.
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Keeping safety in mind, when social-distancing and engaging in conversation, more in-depth dialogues build trust, inspire confidence, and create long-lasting relationships. These relationships can, in turn, weave the fabric of our lives. s
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sunny disposition
When it comes to warmer weather, look no further for inspiration of the best accessories for the season, according to stylish Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee. TIE ONE ON Who wouldn’t be fit to be ‘tide’ to wear these gorgeous, gold-plated, and mother-of-pearl Ischia earrings designed in homage to the namesake Italian island? With beige woven discs and hand-sewn clusters of assorted freshwater pearls, these are the perfect choice from pool to dinner. $275. At LizzieFortunato.com.
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FLORAL, MEET FESTIVE The Riders Buckle Bandeau Bikini in mango floral is from the Zimmermann Resort 2021 Collection. This shiny Italian Lycra bikini set features a bandeau top with a center front buckle and V-cut bottom. Come on, everybody into the pool. $275. At ZimmermannWear.com.
BACK TO YOUR FUTURE The wildly popular shoe of the 80s, the Jellies, have been reincarnated as a fun spring staple. Easy yet elevated, these rose Alexandre Birman sandals are crafted from rubber in a lovely pink hue and feature decorative knots on minimally strappy uppers. $295. At Shopbop.com.
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CHICEST CHAPEAU No matter where you go this spring and summer, you’ll likely want to don a hat for both stylish and practical reasons. Try this Dandy white broad-brimmed, handwoven Panama straw fedora from Paja Toquilla with three contrasting striped grosgrain ribbons. The best part? It offers UPF 50 protection. $220. At FreyaBrand.com.
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HELLO, SUNSHINE This two-in-one, high-potency vitamin C and SPF 40 serum visibly brightens skin and targets the two - primary causes of dark spots: UV and blue light. So, get out there and enjoy nature while avoiding dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and dullness. $46. At Sephora.com.
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DRESS THE PART While on holiday, comfort is key, and so is carefree packing. The solution is this lightweight one piece of non-stretch linen weave that has a cutout waist with inset elastic trim. The ruched ring at the center, crew neck, and short sleeves will keep you feeling cool. $245. At Shopbop.com.
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HOW TO BE MULTI-FACETED This multipurpose color for cheeks, lips, and lids has a creamy texture formulated with soothing ingredients that simply melt into the skin. They work in concert to balance moisture, infusing skin with a naturally effervescent flush of buildable color. $48. At Westman-Atelier.com.
THAT ETERNAL GLOW The Isle of Paradise Hyglo Hyaluronic Self-Tan Face Serum is formulated for daily use to leave skin with a luminous finish. Just apply four to 12 drops directly to the face for a deeper tan. $32. At Sephora.com.
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SPANISH AND SLEEK The new signature bag from Loewe’s Balloon collection, draws on the house’s longstanding expertise in leatherwork. This summery iteration has been handcrafted in its native Spain from woven raffia left unlined for a soft silhouette and completed with a structured calfskin leather base. $2350. At ModaOperandi.com.
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EMBRACE THE CHILL Savoring the outdoors has never been comfier than with the Plage sweater. This oversize v-neck cotton-blend sweater with tonal stripes is the perfect companion for any of your fresh air pursuits. $295. At LaLigneNYC.com. s
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spring into wellness
Author
Claire R
agozzino
Claire Ragozzino, the author of the new health tome, Living Ayurveda (Roost Books), shares her insight on tangible ways to live your best, and healthiest life, as spring heats things up a bit.
WINTER’S SNOW MELTS, APRIL BRINGS COOL SHOWERS. SPRING HAS ARRIVED. It is kapha season: the heavy, slow, cool qualities and wet weather of late winter and early spring welcome a lightness into our food, breath, and movement practices to balance and brighten kapha. As we move through the seasons, we select foods and adopt a lifestyle that will reduce the increased elements of earth and water. To move out of winter’s sleepy hibernation, your spring practice might include more active movement; breathing practices that bring heat and boost circulation; and lighter foods to energize the body and mind. Spring is also one of the two recommended times in the year to do a cleanse, which I cover in my new book. When you’re feeling dull, heavy, or stagnant, look for ways to lighten up and breathe more vibrancy back into your routine.
Ginger Fennel Tea On chilly mornings when I wake up feeling a little sluggish and sleepy, I head to the kitchen and put on a pot of this tea while I start my morning routine. The windows fog up with warm condensation and the whole house smells fragrant. I like to sip a hot cup of this while I write and reflect, sometimes fasting on this until lunch, if my appetite is low. This tea is also great between meals for boosting digestion and reducing uncomfortable bloat. Prep: 2 minutes | cook: 10 minutes | yield: 4 servings 5 cups water, 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, 2 inches fresh ginger, roughly chopped, Optional: 1 teaspoon raw honey In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Add the fennel and ginger. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and steep for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat, strain the liquid, and discard the pulp. For a little sweetness, stir in a spoonful of raw honey at the end, if desired. Sip hot, or store in a thermos to enjoy throughout the day. Dandelion Cappuccino Roasted dandelion root is an herbal ally in your springtime pantry. More than a common weed, this incredible herb has bitter and drying properties that reduce water retention and support your liver. It brews dark and rich, a great alternative to coffee. I like the product Dandy Blend for this recipe, it’s an herbal dandelion-chicory mix that dissolves like instant coffee. Blended with almond milk and topped with cinnamon, this frothy caffeine-free cappuccino makes kicking your coffee habit easy. Prep: 2 minutes | cook: 1 minute | yield: 2 servings 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons Dandy Blend, 1 cup almond milk, 1 teaspoon ghee or coconut oil, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for dusting, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, Optional: 1 teaspoon raw honey Bring water to a boil. Combine the Dandy Blend and piping hot water in blender. Add the remaining ingredients. Blend for 30 seconds on high until frothy. Pour into a mug, dust with cinnamon, and enjoy hot. Cleansing Burdock Tea Spring’s dampness needs warming and drying properties to balance kapha. This tea combines astringent burdock with heating ginger and the sour taste of lemon to cleanse the blood and reduce water retention. Burdock has been used medicinally across cultures as a depurative, or detoxifying herb, to help remove stagnation from the lymph system, flush the kidneys and liver, and improve circulation. Fresh burdock is available at many Asian markets in the produce section. I keep the dried root in bulk in my pantry to add to a tea or savory broth when needed. Prep: 2 minutes | cook: 10 minutes | yield: 4 servings 5 cups water, 2 inches fresh burdock root, roughly chopped; or 2 tablespoons dried burdock root, 2 inches fresh ginger, roughly chopped, 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Add in the burdock and ginger. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and steep for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat, strain the liquid, and discard the pulp. Add lemon juice, to taste. Sip hot, or store in a thermos to enjoy throughout the day. s Excerpted from Living Ayurveda: Nourishing Body and Mind Through Seasonal Recipes, Rituals, and Yoga © 2020 by Claire Ragozzino (Roost Books). Photo Credit: Claire Ragozzino
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reinventing a classic
OLD, MEET VERY NEW I MUST ADMIT I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM the new Corvette C8. The first production mid-engine Corvette has the potential to be a blue-collar exotic, punching well above its weight. It has the look, but only driving it would determine if this new generation of American sportscar was a worthy competitor to the Italian and British supercars that have dominated the category for decades.
Some would say the Chevrolet Corvette, when it was introduced in 1953, was the most revolutionary luxury sports car of the era. Fast forward with our on-thego Mike Satterfield of The Gentleman Racer.com, who unleashes the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette C8, the ultimate weekend warrior. Photography by Catchlight Group
On paper, the C8 has much to offer: outstanding performance, stunning good looks, and a massive trunk (by exotic-car standards) that has the ability to carry a full-size golf bag. My first impression is it looks even better in person. Remove the Corvette badges, and most people would never guess they were looking at a car that costs about the same as a nicely equipped Volkswagen Touareg. Blasting down the back roads of Texas, the C8 is everything you want in a sportscar: open-top, a great soundtrack, razor-sharp handling, and looks that draw attention anywhere you go. Park a C8, and there will be a crowd ranging from high school kids to much older car enthusiasts, all excited to see the new Corvette. While this will fade over time, as more C8s are delivered, this was the first American car I have tested that has ever drawn as much attention and interest as a McLaren or a Lamborghini. The new C8 isn’t just cool to look at; it has the performance and handling to go head-to-head with other mid-engine sports cars on the market today. With a base price of just $58,900, the new Corvette is thousands less than the four-cylinder Alfa Romeo 4C and has a faster 0-60 time than the Audi R8, a car that starts at over $140,000 more. Add on the $5,000 Z51 performance package and the 0-60 time drops to match that of the Ferrari F8 and Ford GT, for hundreds of thousands of dollars less. STEP RIGHT UP Also, it is fair to mention that unlike Ford or Ferrari, Chevrolet will simply sell you a car, without an application process requiring you to tell the manufacturer why you deserve to buy their car or contract to restrict your
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Chevy between the rear quarters, the automotive aftermarket has endless options for Corvette owners seeking more performance.
The C8 I tested did not have the Z51 performance package, yet did have some excellent options, bumping the price to just over $71,000, far less than any comparable exotic, but also within the range of most modern sports sedans and muscle cars. A Shelby GT500 starts at $74,095, a new Porsche 911 at just over $99,000, and the entry-level Aston Martin Vantage will set you back $139,000, making the C8 look like even more of a bargain. The real comparison to the supercars will be the Z06 version of the new Corvette, which is slated to be released in the 2022 model year. With its C8.R derived 600hp V8, active aero, and likely starting price at under $100K, it will be hard to justify buying any supercar for twice the price.
TAKE A FRESH LOOK Before the C8, I never considered myself a Corvette guy. I liked them, mostly the classic models. But modern Corvettes never really appealed to me. I never found myself wanting to buy one, but one weekend in the new C8 made me a believer. In Sport mode, it is lively, loud, and fun, especially with the top off. Swap over to Tour Mode, pop the top on, it settles down and delivers an average of 22 mpg with a quiet cabin, perfect for enjoying the excellent sound system. Chevrolet managed to build a Corvette that can do everything: it’s a real working-class hero on a track day or canyon run, while still comfortable enough for a lazy Sunday drive or down to the local country club.
But it isn’t going to be enough for the new Corvette just to be a good deal. It has to be on par with the competition in performance, technology, and especially build quality. I drove a 2018 C7 Grand Sport last year, which had some quality issues I would not expect on a car with an MSRP of over $85K. The new C8 addressed my concerns from the previous generations. Not only does the Corvette handle, stop, and drive as you would expect from a modern supercar, it has the fit, and finishing details of cars that are far more expensive. Unlike past Corvettes, the C8 doesn’t feel like a parts bin special, made of borrowed parts from other GM pickup trucks and passenger cars. Everything you touch in the car feels high quality and bespoke to the Corvette. The other advantage the new Corvette has over the boutique sportscar manufacturers is it is supported by General Motors’ resources, which gives the Corvette the network and technology of one of the largest carmakers on earth. There is no oddball operating systems for the infotainment and HVAC, no $2,000 oil changes or phantom dealer network, and no wildly overpriced tuning required if you want to modify it. With a small block
With two decent sized trunks, a reliable American V8 in the middle, and a Targa top or full convertible, it is hard not to like the new C8. I drove the Corvette back-to-back against the McLaren 570S, a car that is over $130,000 more than the Corvette. While the McLaren was better, I don’t know if it was $130,000 better. The Corvette is not as raw as the McLaren, which has more of a sense of occasion since even at lower speeds, the 570S feels like a race car. Perhaps a better comparison would be the new McLaren GT, a vehicle designed to offer a better ride, most storage space–or even hold a set of golf clubs. But for the price of a McLaren GT, you could have three new C8s and still have money left over. The Corvette is sporty, and with a few minor tweaks to the suspension, exhaust, and perhaps adding an aftermarket supercharger, it could be a lot more car for a lot less than its British and Italian counterparts. While we have had some American supercars before, like the Ford GT, the Saleen S7, and the SSC Aero, none have ever been so obtainable and realistic, making the C8 the perfect weekend (and weekday) toy. s
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bold new conquests This spring, go ahead...try something new. In fact, try new things often. Here, our cool hunter Lance Avery Morgan, recommends some of his favorite finds for you to enjoy. BEST FOOT FORWARD Celeb entrepreneur Rande Gerber has teamed with Thursday Boots to create and launch the Thursday Casamoto boot, which comes in black and café brown. The zip and lace-up easily goes from business breakfast to a night on the town. $235. At ThursdayBoots.com.
ARTFULLY SPEAKING Looking for a new art experience in Houston, a city already well known for its artful side? Check out the city’s new experiential art museum, Seismique. Its 40-plus unique exhibits overflow with dazzling displays of light generated by 9 million LEDs, color, sound, and natural elements. At Seismique.com.
A HEALTHY DRIVE The most comfortable slip-on for auto or for feet on the street is the men’s driver shoe. It’s from a new grounding footwear that helps health-conscious men and women replenish their bodies with energy from the earth (electrons). $155, as shown. At Harmony783.com.
CUSTOMIZE THOSE CUFFS These custom love letter silvertone brass cufflinks are a unique gift for dad, son, hubby, and beyond. Inside the cufflink envelope sits a note that can be personalized on wood with whatever you’d like to write. Truly, it’s the personalized gift of a lifetime. $105. At UncommonGoods.com.
I’D LIKE TO THANK THE ACADEMY The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is officially open and was built to the tune of almost $500 million. Years in the making, and designed by Renzo Piano, its vast holdings include more than 100,000 titles, including obscure documentaries and early American movies; roughly 10 million photographs; 80,000 screenplays; 50,000 posters; and tens of thousands of production and costume design drawings. At AcademyMuseum.org.
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at home on the range It’s not every day that a fine photographer gets a career retrospective. Janell Kleberg’s most beloved photographs are now on display at the Witte Museum in San Antonio so that the world can enjoy Kleberg’s point of view of the Texas ranch scene. By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by Janell Kleberg
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“THE WINTER FOG CLOAKS THE LAND AND LAYS DOWN A BLANKET of refreshing dew on everything, even during the dry years,” recalled Janell Kleberg about one of her photographs taken on the King Ranch. “A place where laughter and stories are shared at the end of a day with the satisfaction of a job well done. The morning feels fresh, the grass is grazed down around the roundup ground, and the tiny purple phlox is visible in the sandy soil and the bare spots between clumps of bluestem.” That sort of bird’s eye view is what Kleberg offers to the viewer of her photographs from her three-decades-long career. She captures the spirit of the land and those who work it, with the same gusto she approaches life. In the exhibit, Live the West: Photographs by Janell Kleberg, currently on display at San Antonio’s Witte Museum, an audio component with a story about each photograph is prominently featured to capture the fleeting moments of strength, beauty, and grace of the annual roundup on King Ranch from the 1970s to the 2000s. “Helen Kleberg Groves has wanted this exhibit at the Witte Museum for more than a decade,” said Kleberg. “I carried a camera during the years we worked cattle and horses to capture the life and the era she loved. It was a remarkable time and place to remember, and Helenita will be so pleased,” she continued. The Witte Museum is dedicated to telling the stories of Texas from prehistory to the present. The permanent collection features historical artifacts, photographs, art, textiles, dinosaur bones, cave drawings, and wildlife dioramas, all from Texas. With this exhibit, the museum visitor is transported through the lens of photographer and conservation ambassador Janell Kleberg to the dusty coastal savanna in the
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sweltering heat of August during the time when the cattle grazing over thousands of acres are corralled. It’s where horse and rider work together as the calf crop is harvested, the dry cows are culled, and the results of years of selective breeding are judged. “You will see the smile on Buster’s face and the relaxed seat he has in the saddle, despite the impending duel with a seriously wild Santa Gertrudis cow,” shares Kleberg about one shoot on the range. Kleberg revealed further insight into the story behind the excerpts from Janell Kleberg’s letters to her college friend, Julianna Hawn Holt. “Those cattle were straight out of the brush, some who had avoided being gathered for years, and the dry cows would hook a Helen Kleberg Groves Photo by Marie Langmore horse at every pass in the herd. It was simply the best day ever. I am so glad to share it with you, and I think of you each time I find an image such as this. I know that you understand what it means and how this time will never come again. What luck to be there on that day.”
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What luck to have Janell Kleberg’s talents to accompany the largess of generous support by Julianna Hawn Holt, the Caesar Kleberg Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, and the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, in collaboration with the Witte Museum to create this one-of-a-kind exhibit. These powerful partnerships work with the land and the resources that come from it, through science and education with and for future generations. “Janell Kleberg’s photographs illustrate the dignity of work on what we call the wild and vivid land of South Texas, said the Witte’s President and CEO Marise McDermott. “We are so pleased to host this extraordinary exhibition of Janell’s photographic witness to the King Ranch.” Live the West appears at the Witte Museum through June 6 in the Russell Hill Rogers Texas Art Gallery and is included with museum admission. For more information, visit WitteMuseum.org. s MARCH/APRIL 2021
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sparkling soirée A significant birthday is always a time to celebrate. For its success, mix a private club setting, a party-perfect host and design team, guests aplenty, and terrific music to create the magical and memorable evening that ensued. By Lance Avery Morgan | Photography by Hannah Gibson Keller Henderson and Pascal Delisse
RECENTLY, KELLER HENDERSON CELEBRATED A LANDMARK, socially safe birthday gathering. An array of friends and family from throughout Texas and Mexico City gathered at The Argyle in San Antonio to fête the honoree.
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In the works for months, the celebration was planned by Belgium-born Pascal Delisse of Pascal Delisse Events and Entertaining. Delisse worked closely with The Argyle’s Chef Jesse Villanueva to create a nouvelle dining experience. The culmination was a delectable menu that consisted of Mikimoto oysters (served on a bed of coarse salt, seaweed, and dry ice, with Argyle mignonette sauce), Sous Vide Quail (with a King Oyster mushroom and wild mushroom puree), fried quail egg (finished with Natural Quail Jus), Chive Parmesan Gnocchi (tossed with roasted red peppers and pine nuts, finished in a Kiolbassa smoked bacon cream sauce), Sous Vide Wagyu filet mignon (with braised shallots, baby sweet peppers filled with braised oxtailinfused pearl barley, pickled shallots, toasted garlic, finished with red wine au jus and garnished with micro beets). Individual tartes tatin of Mexican vanilla ice cream drizzled with salted caramel, completed the feast.
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The table centerpieces, set upon the venue’s pastoral lawn, were bouquets of pincushions, orange ranunculus, white buds, and seeded eucalyptus, among other greenery delights. For entertainment, the Monica Moore Smooth Jazz Trio provided music for guests through the cocktail hour and into dinner. Afterward, Keller Henderson toasted his friends and family who attended, then DJ Steven Moya took over, and the dancing continued late into the evening. s Ford Durbin and Luke Durbin
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Map out your story of love with family and friends at the Witte Museum. Located in Brackenridge Park, on the banks of the San Antonio River, the Witte is minutes from downtown and offers a unique setting for any special occasion. The campus includes the state of the art Mays Family Center along with spectacular galleries and gardens, beautifully landscaped with majestic oak trees and 300 years old bald cypress trees. The Witte Museum will truly inspire a lifetime of memories. WitteMuseum.org
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Witte Museum Celebrates Game Dinner’s 50th Anniversary By Jake Gaines | Photography by Robin Jerstad
THE SETTING: The 50th Annual Witte Game Dinner raised nearly $1.1 million to support the Museum’s recovery fund, including $100,000 in field trip funding. The iconic event was held outside on the Witte’s eight-acre campus in the Zachry Family Acequia Garden, as well as on porches throughout Texas. A seamless, physically distanced atmosphere was mapped out, going above and beyond the successful safety protocols put in place by the CDC, State Health Department, and the City of San Antonio’s safety guidelines. The annual Witte Game Dinner draws around 1,200 people, but the adaptive approach limited the number to 450 people on campus, with nearly 500 more online. Since re-opening in May, the Witte Museum has been a beacon of safety, putting protection protocols front and center. The Witte Game Dinner celebration was re-imagined to operate with the community’s best interest at heart, with both onsite and online experiences. THE STYLE: With its theme, Back to Our Roots, the night symbolized an authentic South Texas ranch experience under the stars, complete with wild game, campfires, and live music. Rick Cavender emceed the evening, which featured an array of wild game cuisine created by the RK Group, auctions, and a performance by Robert Earl Keen. The 2020 Witte Game Dinner Texas Heritage Award recipient was Rosemary Kowalski and the RK Group for their more than 50-year history with the Witte.
THE PURPOSE: The event chairs, Meredith and Mike Howard, and their committee planned the successful gala. The Game Dinner is the museum’s largest fundraiser that funds educational programs, operations, and exhibitions for 50 years. The effects of COVID-19 made this year’s event crucial to ensure the funding needed for approximately 350,000 school-aged children and families to experience all the Witte has to offer, physically and virtually. The Meredith & Mike Howard Family Foundation, the Kowalski Family, Mary West and Richard Traylor, and Valero co-presented, while XPEL was the Valet & Protection sponsor. s
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Children’s Museum Of Houston Hosts Virtual, Superhero Theme Gala By Rob Giardinelli | Photography by Alexander’s Fine Portrait Design
THE SETTING: Homes around Houston recently hosted small, socially safe gatherings in support of one of the cities’ most beloved cultural institutions. The Children’s Museum of Houston took their annual gala virtual and hosted a superhero-themed event, titled A Marvelous Night. And, in the process, they had over a thousand Houstonians glued to their screens for a night of fun and fundraising.
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THE STYLE: The evening featured a mix of patrons, who donned early evening cocktail attire, and others who got into the spirit of the evening by dressing up as their favorite superheroes, many with their children in tow. Before the virtual gala festivities began, Captain CMH and Lady CMH swooped into the homes of select underwriters to excite the children…and their parents for the fun festivities ahead.
Matt and Lacey Goossen
Families then moved to their screens to watch the evening’s program. Emcees Deborah Duncan and Ernie Manouse effortlessly kept the audiences glued to their devices, large and small, with their banter and humor. Highlights of the evening included top underwriters receiving a catered, three-course meal delivered to their homes, a live auction that included a 60 bottle Instant Wine Cellar collection, and most touchingly, a video medley of children who sang the lyrics to the Pharrell song Happy as a show of support and gratitude to the museum.
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THE PURPOSE: The event raised over $700,000 for the Children’s Museum of Houston. Proceeds from the evening will go towards an array of innovative exhibits and multi-lingual learning programs for children up to the age of 12. The organization’s mission is to empower children to be a part of transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning. s
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Kate and Paul Stouffer
Matt and Molly LaFauci
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Megan and Shaw MacIntyre
Casey and Will Hedges
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the stars must go on 14th Annual Center for Child Protection’s Dancing With The Stars Goes Virtual By Rob Giardinelli | Photography by Jeff Loftin, Haley Plotkin and MJ Routh
THE SETTING: Residences around Austin recently hosted small, socially safe gatherings in support of one of the cities most highly anticipated annual events. The Center for Child Protection took the 14th annual Dancing with the Stars gala online. The virtual event had over a thousand viewers, from Austin and beyond, glued to their screens for a night of dancing and fundraising. It proved that the show must go on, and in this case, the dance must go on, because the needs of our communities remain as urgent and important as ever.
2020 Dancing With The Stars winners Julie Jumonville and Travis Herman
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THE STYLE: The small gatherings featured sup-
porters wearing their favorite cocktail attire, while others opted to stay at home for a date night while dressed in their finest black-tie ensembles. As guests took to their screens for the evening’s program, they enjoyed the proceedings, which flowed with ease, thanks to emcees Glenn Ball and Holly Mills Gardner. Donors also received a welcome kit from the Center that featured ingredients for the event’s signature cocktail, The Tequila Tango, to help folks find their groove. Video instructions on how to mix them were provided by Society Texas’ own Lance Avery Morgan and Rob Giardinelli. Patrons were then treated to eleven spectacular routines where viewers watched each duo Rip it Up on the dance floor, Vogue a pose, have Sweet Dreams of this Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and head out to the Wild Wild West. Each routine featured color commentary from celebrity judges Gary Little, JR Martinez, and Venus Strawn. Between dance takes, there was a live auction item, the highlight of which was Project Graduation, where donors had the opportunity to sponsor an event that allows for teens exiting the foster care system to begin their adult lives. The festivities were capped off by declaring the winners of the 2020 Dancing with the Stars, Julie Jumonville and Travis Herman, followed by an after party featuring the tunes of DJ Hexum.
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Gary McIntyre and Nina Seely
Alexander Romanov and Toni McClelland
Paul Smith and Karla Suarez
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Kirstin and Joe Ross
Kevin and Michelle Hull
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fashion overture Luncheon And Style Show Benefits The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League By Cynthia Smoot | Photography by Jeff Smith
Kate McCoy Claire Catrino and Cile McCormick
THE SETTING: The show must go on. And, it certainly did during the pandemic with social protocol in place as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League celebrated music and fashion at the seventh annual Fashion Notes Designer Award Luncheon and Style Show presented by Veritex Community Bank at the Fairmont Dallas. The runway sizzled as the latest styles strutted down the catwalk.
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THE STYLE: The event consisted of the Fashion Notes Designer Award presentation, a live auction, a performance by DSO Young Strings cellist Rahel Lulseged, and a style show featuring the latest fashions from Tootsies. In recognition of the League’s 75th anniversary, the recipients for the Designer Award were the past presidents. THE PURPOSE: Karen Cox chaired the event, with mother-daughter duo, Cile McCormick and Claire Catrino serving as honorary chairs. Anne Ligon serves as DSOL’s current president. The League is proud to be a part of the success of the Dallas Symphony. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Dallas Symphony Association and its education and community outreach programs for children and adults throughout Dallas and the surrounding areas. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, founded in 1946, has a long tradition of support for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Throughout the last 75 years, the League has donated over $20 million to the Dallas Symphony. s
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Venise Stuart
Claire Catrino and Grace Catrino
Mari Epperson
Beth Nunez
Katherine Catrino and Cile McCormick
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like a walk in the park Buffalo Bayou Partnership Picnic Celebrates Five Years Of Buffalo Bayou Park By Jennifer Roosth | Photography by Jenny Antill
THE SETTING: Over 200 Houstonians (135 in-person and 85 virtually at home) joined together for a magical evening to celebrate Buffalo Bayou Park’s fifth anniversary. The Park, is an essential public space in Houston during good times...and even more so when times are challenging. Guests experienced a socially distanced, intimate, and elegant picnic al fresco with garden lights beaming under the stars. Jazzy sounds by José-Miguel Yamal Phase One filled the air as guests opened their picnic baskets packed with a delicious meal by A Fare Extraordinaire.
Kathy Flanagan Payton, Hon. Sylvester Turner, and Harvey Clemons Carleton and Winifred Riser & Leslie and Shannon Sasser
THE STYLE: Bergner & Johnson provided the magical outdoor setting complete with colorful wildflower centerpieces. Jo’s Mini Mobile Bar was on hand as a whimsical setting for the event’s signature cocktail; a blood orange margarita dubbed Buffalo Rita. Guests were also treated to a performance by ROCO to showcase the orchestra’s musical scavenger hunt currently installed throughout Buffalo Bayou Park through the end of the year. Anthony DiLorenzo’s unique piece, Anthem of Hope: Houston Strong, originally written for the heroes of Hurricane Harvey, was recently re-commissioned to celebrate our frontline COVID workers.
THE PURPOSE: The live event took place at the Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park. Winifred and Carleton Riser, and Leslie and Shannon Sasser chaired the event. Thanks to the picnic co-chairs and generous donors, the evening raised close to $350,000 for Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s (BBP) support and operating expenses, allowing the non-profit organization to continue revitalizing, maintaining, and activating Buffalo Bayou. Nancy and Rich Kinder, not in attendance, were also recognized for their generous contributions towards BBP and the enhancement of Buffalo Bayou. During the opening remarks, Mayor Sylvester Turner praised BBP and awarded Anne Olson a proclamation of Anne Olson Day. The proclamation celebrated Olson’s 25th anniversary as BBP president and recognized her visionary leadership of Buffalo Bayou Partnership and commitment to making Houston a greener and greater city. s
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Lisa and Jeff Taylor
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off to the races Turtle Creek Conservancy Hosts Virtual 12th Annual Day At The Races By Cynthia Smoot | Photography by James Edward Photography
THE SETTING: With the pandemic’s social distancing protocols still in place, the Turtle Creek Conservancy hosted their Twelfth Annual Day at the Races virtually. Streaming from Arlington Hall, guests enjoyed Derby Day’s excitement in the comfort of their own home, with the event raising almost $113,000.
THE STYLE: The sponsors and patrons received a festive hat box filled with Derby-inspired goodies that included all manners of tasty treats, an Angry Orchard straw derby hat, a t-shirt, as well as horse racing wagering tickets. Guests tuned in to watch a live broadcast hosted by the Conservancy’s CEO Gay Donnell Willis and Louis Murad of Murad Auctions.
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THE PURPOSE: The event was led by its chairs, Courtney Edwards and Reanae Seth, with community chairs, Leigh and Brian Danley, while Julie and Frank Reedy served as honorary chairs. The Day at the Races Derby event benefits the Turtle Creek Conservancy, whose mission is the care and preservation of Arlington Hall and Turtle Creek Park. Modeled after the Central Park Conservancy in New York, the nonprofit organization manages two treasured City assets where Dallasites have made cherished memories for generations. s
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the kindness of friends The Kindness Campaign Hosts An Evening Of Giving With Friends By Rob Giardinelli | Photography by Ben Porter
THE SETTING: Recently, The Kindness CamJohn and Jessica Price
paign’s Friends-Giving event provided the opportunity for social VIP’s and philanthropists around Austin the ability to purchase a Gala-In-A-Box in celebration of the holiday season, which allowed many in Texas’ capital city to give in a safe, socially distant way. The festivities were capped off with a five-star spread at a private residence in Austin featuring The Kindness Campaign’s founder, Andra Liemandt.
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THE STYLE: The Austin-chic crowd adorned their favorite ensembles for the al fresco dinner held within the local social distance guidelines. Tables of four were set underneath single open-air tents that created the illusion of an extended family table, allowing families of four the opportunity to celebrate among others safely. To make sure guests were safely able to enjoy the full extent of the evening, each tent featured a customized bar cart featuring whiskey, tequila, wine, and champagne. The intimacy of the evening was perfectly accented by the décor, which featured a soft color palette and warm lighting, which perfectly accompanied the cool yet comfortable Texas air.
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After dinner, guests enjoyed additional socializing at one of the several plush and luxurious outdoor living rooms on the grounds, again for safe socializing. Fireplaces were placed between every other seating area that kept all guests warm and ensured the fun would safely go well into the night, capping off a magical evening guests will not soon forget.
THE PURPOSE: The event raised funds for The Kindness Campaign, which seeks to improve outcomes for young people by improving emotional health through the teaching of a positive self-image, empathy, emotional awareness, and community. This year, The Kindness Campaign donated a meal to a family in need for each Gala-In-A-Box purchased in support of the organization. s
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blazing a trail Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association’s Charitable Foundation Gala By Jennifer Roosth | Photography by Catchlight Group
THE SETTING: The latest Red Hot gala was not only a bright spot in the midst of a tough year, but also was a flaming success. With social distancing and after initial temperature checks by the Houston Firefighter Cadets, over 200 guests donned masks, face shields, and hand sanitizer to attend a seamlessly magical event produced by Lenny Matuszewski and Tamara Bonar. The Houston Fire Fighters Pipes and Drums, along with the Honor Guard, opened the evening and brought the audience to their feet as Houston Firefighter Joe Rice sang the national anthem acapella. Additionally, no firefighter event would be complete without Houston’s own firefighter calendar models walking the runway.
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THE STYLE: The evening was a moment to gather together, celebrate, and comfort one another. Although this year’s event was less than 50% capacity of previous years, the community not only stepped out but also stepped up. “Our goal was to include every possible protective element we could and more,” noted co-chair Elizabeth Stein. Over 200 guests helped raise $410,000 for new equipment and training through the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation.
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THE PURPOSE: The Local 341 President Patrick M. “Marty” Lancton, event chairs Elizabeth and Alan Stein, and the Charitable Foundation’s decision to remain a live event took a great deal of consideration and additional planning. This year’s honorary co-chairs, Kelley and Stephen Lubanko, shared their family’s personal experiences with firefighters in a heartwarming video. The evening also honored community advocate Hallie Vanderhider and corporate advocates Renee and Alan Helfman. Five stellar community supporters were honored on plaques at fire stations across Houston: Janet and Tom Behanick, Benjamin Berg, Troy Blakeney, Joanna and Brad Marks, and Bobbie Nau. s
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EXOTIC ADVENTURE Jacket by Giorgia Maya, $1445. Available at GiorgiaMaya.com. Jumpsuit by Farah Al Mesba, (price upon request). Available at Farah Al Mesba. Earrings by Iris Trends $85. Available at Iris Trends.
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Up, up and away we go in our spring fantasy extravaganza. Dressed deliriously, diaphanous and very dreamy, we’re making plans to be whisked away soon. Here, in this season’s most eclectic choices, join us as we set our sights on the horizon for the brighter future ahead.
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This page: READY, JET SET. OK. Dress by Ala von Auersperg, $975. Available at AlaVonAuersperg. com Earrings by Iris Trends, (price upon request). Available at Iris Trends. Opposite: LET’S GET AWAY FROM IT ALL Dress by Mario Costantino Triolo, $2530. Available at MarioConstantinoTriolo.it. Earrings by Iris Trends, $180. Available at Iris Trends. Rings by Melody Ehsani, $85-$200. Available at MelodyEhsani.com.
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COME FLY WITH ME Dress by Wonà Concept, $2500. Available at WonaConcept.com. Necklace by Flutter Statement Jewelry, $180. Available at Flutter Statement Jewelry.
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This page: TRAVELIN’ LIGHT Gown by Olvi’s, $1750. Available at The Garden Room, Austin. Necklace by Flutter Statement Jewelry, (price upon request). Available at Flutter Statement Jewelry. Opposite: I BELIEVE I CAN FLY Gown by Donatello Fabio, $1200. Available at DonatellaFabio-Shop.com. Earrings by Charles & Ron, $150. Available at CharlesAndRon.com.
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MIGHTY AMBITION When Texas-bred Jayne Mansfield moved to Los Angeles, she knew what she wanted. That giant-sized ambition fueled a career during the waning days of Hollywood’s Golden Age that leaves a timeless legacy. Here, our culture chronicler Lori Duran shares insight on the glamorous life and career of the remarkable mid-century bombshell. MARCH/APRIL 2021
Jayne Mansfield was a movie star in the late 1950s who was determined to become famous at an early age. As a little girl, Mansfield idolized the tiny 20th Century Fox studio star Shirley Temple, an example of a movie star who she dreamed of becoming herself. Once she arrived in Tinseltown, she capitalized on the by-then familiar blonde bombshell routine. Many had come before her to great success, like Marion Davies, Carole Lombard, and Betty Grable, to name a few. Many had also failed. In order to rival her contemporaries, such as Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren, Mansfield used her considerable intelligence to create publicity with an image as a seductively styled celebrity. In fact, she was Mensa smart, a detail that was noteworthy in a world of publicist-invented elements created to make a potential star rise beyond the pack of Hollywood hopefuls who fell off the bus at Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, seeking their own fame and fortune. Along the way, she married and divorced three times and had five children. Yet, Jayne had the grit and determination that took her to the heights of fame, while juggling multiple responsibilities. She was, in a word, unforgettable. PATH TO STARDOM Jayne Mansfield, the woman destined to be a movie star, was born Vera Jayne Palmer in 1933, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to an attorney, Herbert W. Palmer and his wife, Vera. In 1936, her father died. Vera married Harry Peers three years later, and the family moved to the tony Highland Park enclave of Dallas, where Mansfield was known as Vera Jayne Peers. The future ingenue later said she always felt like a Texan and always loved the cinema. She idolized the film stars of her childhood and was determined to perform. By the time she turned five, she was singing for anyone who would listen, including her gigantic collection of stuffed animals. At seven, she would stand in her driveway and play the violin for passersby. Though her idols changed over the years–from Shirley Temple to Gene Tierney, Hedy Lamarr, and Jean Harlow–they were always movie box office stars who served as inspirations. She attended Highland Park High School and graduated in 1950. Her high school yearbook photo shows a brunette Jayne that participated in orchestra, the Hi-Lites girl’s service club, and the riding club. Early in life, she started a family, marrying her high school sweetheart, and having a baby girl, just six months after graduation. In November of 1950, Jayne Marie Mansfield was born to the 17-year-old Vera Jayne and her husband, Paul Mansfield. As a young mother and newlywed, she participated in local theatre, and in 1951, she enrolled at Southern Methodist University to study acting. In 1952, the Mansfield’s moved to study at the University of Texas at Austin, where she belonged to the drama department’s Curtain Club. She would then go on to act and practice her craft in numerous plays at the Austin Civic Theatre, later to be renamed the Zachary Scott Theatre. During the Korean War, Paul left for Army reserve duty, but her husband’s tour of duty and her new baby did not divert the potential star’s aspirations.
Before leaving, Paul relented and promised her that when it was over, the family would move to Hollywood. Two years later, when Paul returned home, the little Mansfield family started out for California. However, Paul stayed only a few months in Tinseltown. With his wife’s hair now dyed peroxide blonde, and her unrelenting career drive, Paul Mansfield grew dissatisfied and returned to Texas. Even after they later divorced and Jayne remarried, she kept the last name Mansfield because she thought it sounded illustrious. And then she began to use her middle name, Jayne. In 1954, when the 21-year-old Jayne arrived in Los Angeles to stay, she glowed bright and burned with ambition. She pushed forward to be in the movies between such odd jobs as a movie theater candy vendor and modeling in men’s magazines. She was signed to Warner Brothers Studio after a talent scout discovered her in a production at the Pasadena Playhouse, a breeding ground for potential talent, then and now. Her persistence paid off, and the studio began awarding her bit parts until she was noticed, and within just a couple more years, she was receiving prominent billing in successful films. Then, Fox studios signed Mansfield as a replacement for their major contract star, an increasingly troubled Marilyn Monroe. Jayne’s acting in The Girl Can’t Help It (1956) would turn out to be one of her best roles–she almost portrayed herself. That was followed up by Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter (1957), which demonstrated her humor-filled personality. For that, she received a Golden Globe Award nomination as New Star of the Year and went on to win a Golden Globe for her performance in The Wayward Bus (1957). Her other mainstream starring role film successes followed in the late 1950s, such as Kiss Them for Me (1957) and The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1958). She promoted her films with robust gusto as few other movie stars did. Most stars disliked the rote promotional appearances that she relished, from supermarket openings to interview shows. In 1957, she went on a whirlwind tour of Europe to entertain the U.S. troops stationed there and support the release of Kiss Them For Me, a military soap opera co-starring Cary Grant. Being the morale builder that she was, hundreds of photographers and waiting fans greeted her at the airport upon her arrival. She was even presented to Queen Elizabeth. LOVE & MARRIAGE In 1958, Jayne Mansfield married Hungarian-born bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, who left Mae West’s act to join Jayne on stage with her cabaret nightclub performances and co-star in the film, The Love Of Hercules (1960). They would have three children, Miklos Jr., Zoltan, and Mariska. Usually, having multiple young children would have slowed down other performers, but it did not derail Jayne. By 1958, Jayne had been asked to appear in nightly performances at the Tropicana in Las Vegas, where she sang, danced, and joked with the audience. She loved being able to interact with her fans personally, and the Tropicana loved the crowds she drew. Her performances brought in a full house every night. It was the beginning of a long-standing, successful nightclub career for the star. Starring in several hit television shows of the era like The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Burke’s Law, and Kraft Mystery Theater, to name a few, also brought fame during this period. Along the way, Mansfield branded herself with the color pink. In November 1957, shortly before her marriage to Hargitay, Jayne used money from an inheritance to buy the Mediterranean-style mansion, once owned by Rudy Vallée, in Beverly Hills. Immediately the house was painted pink, complete cont’d...
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Opposite: Jayne Mansfield, photo by Walter Seawell. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox PR archives. Clockwise from top left: Modern Man magazine, January 1958, Courtesy of archival collection. Jayne Mansfield and Cary Grant publicity photo, 1957. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox publicty archives. Jayne Mansfield arrives at press conference at Schiphol Airport, October, 1957. Photo by Harry Pot, Anefo. Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons. Jayne Mansfield and Tony Randall publicity photo, The Girl Can’t Help It, 1956. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox publicty archives. Jayne Mansfield, 1957. Promotional visit to the Mayan Hotel, Los Angeles. Courtesy of Gretchen Fine. Lady’s Circle magazine, October 1961. Jayne Mansfield, 1957, Amsterdam. Photo by Ben Meerendonk, AHF. Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons. Jayne Mansfield publicity photo, 1955. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox publicty archives.
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Opposite: Jayne Mansflield, Kiss Them For Me, 1957 publicity photo. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox publicity archives Clockwise from top left: Jayne Mansfield, 1957 publicity photo. Courtesy of Stars and Stripes, Jayne Mansfield, 1957. Jayne Mansfield eparts by helicopter near Rotterdam. Photo by J.D. Noske, Anefo. Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons, Jayne Mansfield, The Girl Can’t Help It, 1956. Publicity photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox archive, Jayne Mansfield, Kiss Them For Me, 1957. Photo courtesy of archive publicity photo, 20th Century Fox, Jayne Mansfield and Kee Joon, 1966. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons, Steve Cochran and Jayne Mansfield,1957. Photo courtesy of publicty photo, Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, 1957. Modern Man magazine, March 1961. Photo courtesy of archival publicty collection.
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with cupids surrounded by pink-fluorescent lights. She even had pink fur in the bathroom, a pink heart-shaped bathtub, and a fountain that bubbled with pink champagne. And she dubbed it the Pink Palace. Hargitay built the pink heart-shaped swimming pool, and she began riding in a pink Cadillac, convertible complete with tailfins. She was riding high and at the peak of her film career when in 1960, she received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame for her film contributions. Jayne had become a celebrity, but not because of her best qualities. She fluently spoke five languages and boasted an I.Q. of 163. Even Mansfield admitted her public didn’t care about her brains, yet instead, “they’re more interested in 40-21-35”. To stand apart from her Hollywood competition of the era, she was keen on publicity and invented her own “wardrobe malfunction” to show off her natural assets to their best advantage. “I’ll always remember the time in the late 1950s when Jayne, Mickey and I were in their pink Cadillac going to a radio station for a publicity interview one afternoon,” recalled Gretchen Fine, a long-time Hollywood publicist who represented Mansfield at the time. “It was on the way to a personal appearance I had booked, promoting a new film Jayne had coming out. Mickey was coaching her in the back seat, and Jayne kept quieting him, telling him that she knew exac tly what she was going to say. And she did. Jayne always knew her stuff. She was funny and very sweet. She was also incredibly smart.” She turned heads as a voluptuous, dumb-acting glamorous blonde movie star. However, some of her selfpromotional antics went too far in the minds of media tastemakers of the era. Her on-screen career included only a couple dozen films. Some of those films elevated her career, yet others were beneath her talents. Both on and off-screen, she cultivated her own style to perfection. Her distinctive speech included soft-voiced coos punctuated with squeals. But it was Mansfield’s exhibitionistic ways that would limit her career, especially when she appeared in the overtly sexy movie Promises, Promises, and made appearances in Playboy magazine when that was often considered taboo at the time in Hollywood. Consequently, 20th Century Fox studio dropped her contract, and Hargitay divorced her. In 1964, the newly divorced Mansfield married director Matt Cimber. In 1965, they had a son named Anthony (Tony), her fifth child. She was the ultimate working mother, at a time when that was not admired like it is today. Her time was split between a nightclub tour and the production of her mostly forgotten final film, Single Room Furnished, which was directed by her husband. Reportedly depressed with her career slump, Mansfield was drinking. At the advice of Cimber, she even rejected the role of Ginger in T.V.’s Gilligan’s Island, the part of the Hollywood bombshell went to Tina Louise. Mansfield would go on to work in low-paying B-movies with the occasional appearance in a more respectable film. Her physical attributes were no
longer maintaining her original popularity nor paying off handsomely. In 1966, Matt Cimber divorced Jayne, and she became romantically involved with her attorney, Sam Brody. Now, Mansfield only garnered press recognition for news such as when she was named in a divorce suit by Brody’s ailing wife. Jayne was once one of the most glamorous rising stars of the movie industry, a rival to Marilyn Monroe, but by the mid-sixties, she was no longer headlining mainstream films. Unfortunately, her entertainment career was tragically cut short after just 13 years. However, Jayne Mansfield was one of those people you cannot forget, either by her movies or by how she died. CAREER TWILIGHT In June of 1967, Jayne Mansfield was performing at Gus Stevens Supper Club in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she put on two nightly shows at 9:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. After a June 28th evening engagement, Mansfield left at 2:30 A.M the next morning, June 29, for an early New Orleans TV show interview and promotional appearance. Inside the car with her was the driver, Brody, three of her five children, and her Chihuahua dogs. The new Buick sped down a winding, narrow stretch of U.S. Hwy. 90, just west of the Rigolets bridge. Sadly, visibility was poor that night, and it’s possible the driver didn’t see the tractor-trailer rig before their car plowed into it. The tractor-trailer had halted behind a city vehicle spraying the Louisiana swamps with pesticide. As their car hit the rear of the truck, it under rode the trailer, and the roof was practically sheared off. All the adults and dogs were in the front seat and died on the scene. The three children, in the back seat, suffered some injuries yet lived. Jayne was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. There is also a cenotaph dedicated to her in the Hollywood Forever Memorial Park in Los Angeles. The tragedy of Jayne’s death led to “underride guards,” also known as Mansfield bars or bumpers for semi-trucks that help prevent the under riding that claimed so many lives in that era. In the aftermath, Mansfield’s pink palace was sold, and its subsequent owners have included Ringo Starr and Englebert Humperdink. Humperdink sold the house to developers in 2002, and the house was demolished a few months later, including its famous heart-shaped pool that offered so many publicity opportunities for Mansfield. In 1980, her life and career with Mickey Hargitay was portrayed in a highly rated 1980 movie of the week with Loni Anderson portraying Mansfield and Arnold Schwarzenegger as Hargitay. One of Jayne Mansfield’s offspring reached the sustained acting success that eluded Jayne. Mariska Hargitay, her second youngest child, is a movie and television actress who is beloved by many. Her career includes a co-starring role in the long-running T.V. series Law and Order, Special Victims Unit. The best of Mansfield’s career was her early years in Los Angeles, as she crafted her own outlandish style and, with that, she left her indelible mark on the history of Hollywood that lives on today, thanks to frequent showings of her most memorable films on Turner Classic Movies, as well as being available to stream, and on DVD. s
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Top: Belgian Crystal Embellished Slingback Sandal, by Amina Muaddi, $1030. At Bergdorf Goodman The Line Sandal, by Boettega Veneta, $930. At Bottega Veneta
Top: Rose Amelie Ankle Wrap Sandal, by Christian Louboutin, $995. At Neiman Marcus
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Top: Hangisi Crystal Buckle Satin Flat, by Manolo Blahnik, $995. At Neiman Marcus Patent Leather Buckle Wedge Sandal, Roger Vivier, $875. At Neiman Marcus
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Top: Basette Pearly Stud Napa Flat, by Jimmy Choo, $675. At Jimmy Choo Karma Crystal Ankle Wrap Sanda, by Amina Muaddi, $1345. Bergdorf Goodman
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food for thought Local eateries offer more than just comfort food during challenging times...they offer a true sense of community. Join our editors Lance Avery Morgan in Austin, Cynthia Smoot in Dallas, Jennifer Roosth in Houston, and Eleanora Morrison in San Antonio as they share their statewide selections that are socially safe.
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MILLED & MADE FRESH New Austin, in Dripping Springs, Abby Jane Bakeshop is a locally owned bakery committed to using stone-milled, heritage flours in all their baked goods. The leavened breads, flaky pastries, and seasonal desserts tempt, along with Roman-style pizzas, grain salads, coffee, tea, and local brews. At AbbyJaneBakes.com.
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ITALIAN STALLION The new Tony C’s Pizza & Beer Garden serves up a cheery style as a side dish to its fan-favorite New York-style pizza, salads, and homemade lasagna. Plus, there’s a large selection of beers on draft, as well as plenty of wine to pair with your meal. At TonyCsBeerGarden.com.
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THAT’S SO HOT Texas native and Nashville-bred, Palmer Fortune has tongues wagging with the creation of an authentic Nashville hot chicken concept called Palmer’s Hot Chicken. The entire menu is made from scratch, and their chicken requires a laborious 24-hour process. Enjoy Palmer’s famous frosé on the covered patio, complete with fans, during warmer Texas weather. At PalmersHotChicken.com.
GREEN WITH ENVY The new Teal House Coffee and Bakery on SoCo is already famous for its rolls, croissants, and pies. The family-run shop’s caramel sticky buns, cookies, and cinnamon rolls with Nutella, as well as light lunch options such as soups, salads, and sandwiches on bread made in-house, are all equally tempting. At TealHouse.co.
FLYIN’ HIGH Once a vintage gas station built in 1922, Thunderbird Station is a fullservice bar with bites in Deep Ellum, known for its nostalgic menu and space. With indoor seating and a giant patio, it has a place for everyone. At ThunderbirdStation.com. A WHOLE LADA GOODNESS Located in far North Dallas, LADA is a new fine-casual concept from Chef Michael Ehlert. The former executive chef of Mirador and The French Room has created a menu featuring six different enchilada options, elotes (corn) on a stick, Mexican fried rice, and more. Ehlert’s vision is to create elevated dishes based on traditional favorites. At EatLADA.com.
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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS The pizzeria with pizzazz, inspired by the team behind Nancy’s Hustle, has opened up in a new locale that has something for everyone: vegetables, pasta, pizza, and ice cream, along with natural wines, beers, ciders, cocktails, and root beer. At TinyChampionsHouston.com.
THE FINEST CATCH As San Antonio’s premier contemporary Japanese sushi house, Uniko serves high-quality fresh fish from across the globe. With a selection incomparable to other sushi restaurants in town, locals may enjoy weekly specials of ultrarare varieties. At UnikoJapaneseHouse.com.
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FOR THE RECORD The place to be in Montrose is 93 Til. It has an innovative menu, lots of records paired with innovative cocktails, and laid-back vibes. In fact, a new record playlist is created nightly so that the action never stops. At 93-Til.com.
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HALF-SHELL HAPPINESS Southtown has a new pearl of an eatery: Little Em’s Oyster Bar. Young, local newlyweds Emily and Houston Carpenter left no half-shell unturned with the concept for their hip hot spot that recently opened. Already a hit for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, this menu is a must-try next time you find yourself wandering in King William. At LittleEmsOysterBar.com.
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HIT THE STREETS The best new Thai restaurant in Houston just might be Street to Kitchen. Count on everything here being made from scratch, including the curry pastes andofsauces Courtesy Picos that go into the specialty dishes like Pad Thai. At StreetToKitchen.com.
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SWEETEST TREATS Now open at San Antonio’s Boardwalk center on lower Broadway, the team behind the Chocollazo pastry shop has introduced their new dessert concept, Black + White Modern Creamery, serving fresh, locally made dairy and non-dairy ice cream and cold treats in traditional and modern flavors. At BlackWhiteCreamery.com. s
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The best plays, musical performances, and exhibits in Texas are enjoyed by record number crowds again, in person and virtually, according to our cultural adventurer Leanne Raesener, who shares our favorite recommendations from across the state.
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION The vast Bass Concert Hall stage turns gallery as Texas Performing Arts presents Behind the Scenes: The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop. Visit mid-century Hollywood through the first-ever public viewing of twelve historic Golden Age film backdrops. Through March 21. At TexasPerformingArts.org.
Torbjørn Rødland, Eggs, 2019. Chromogenic print on Kodak Endura paper. Artwork © Torbjørn Rødland. Courtesy the artist and NILS STÆRK, Copenhagen.
LET IT SHINE, LET IT SHINE Torbjørn Rødland: Bible Eye, The Contemporary Austin’s first solo photography exhibition, features the L.A.-based Norwegian artist’s earlier works alongside a few newer pieces. A few have a direct link to Austin, taken with the show in mind when Rødland was in the Capital City last year. Through August 15. At TheContemporaryAustin.org. TEXAS GOLD CHANGED THE WORLD The Bullock Museum’s new Texas Oil and Gas permanent exhibition brings together Texas’s oil industry history and how it changed Texas and the world. Discover early prospectors’ wealth through artifact highlights such as a beaded opera cape, tuxedo, and alligator bag. Ongoing. At TheStoryOfTexas.com.
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YOU SPIN ME ‘ROUND As we’ve seen on the catwalks, the 80s are back and being celebrated. Thanks to Martini Consignment’s Ken Weber, the new exhibit at Galleria Dallas, She’s Got The Look, represents the best of the decade’s fantasy dressing. March 5–April 3. At GalleriaDallas.com.
ETHEREALLY GRACEFUL FLIGHT Birds, presented at the Dallas Contemporary, will be the first North American exhibition of legendary Italian fashion photographer Paolo Roversi. It will focus on his long-standing collaboration with the Comme des Garçons fashion brand and its founder Rei Kawakubo. Through August 22. At DallasContemporary.org. Anna, Paris 2017, Photo: Paolo Roversi/Courtesy of the Dallas Contemporary.
Photography is Art exhibition, Courtesy of Amon Carter Museum; Alfred Stieglitz, A Wet Day on the Boulevard, Paris, Photogravure, 2013.
Elegant, sable trimmed opera cape, ornately embellished with pink, gold, and white sequins in the flowing curves of Art Nouveau design, ca. 1912. Courtesy of The Bullock Museum.
AMERICA, OH SO BEAUTIFUL This year the Amon Carter Museum of American Art celebrates its sixtieth year of scholarship, collecting, special exhibitions, and its preeminent collection of masterworks since first welcoming visitors in 1961. Through January 9, 2022. At CarterMuseum.org.
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David Novros, Detail of right wall from Untitled, 1973–75. The Menil Collection, Houston
THE ROTHKO ROCKS 50 This spring, the Moody Center for the Arts will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rothko Chapel by presenting Artists and the Rothko Chapel: 50 Years of Inspiration, which will highlight the extraordinary impact the Rothko Chapel has had on both artists and the public since opening in 1971. Through May 15. At Moody.Rice.edu
Signature Works, Courtesy of Ars Lyrica Houston.
A SONG IN OUR HEARTS Presented by Houston’s Ars Lyrica, Signature Works exemplifies Polish Baroque music illustrating this culture’s significant and little-known contribution to European musical practice during the “Golden Age” of the 17th and 18th centuries. Virtual performance on March 14. At ArsLyricaHouston.org.
BRIGHT…AND JUST RIGHT The Museum of Fine Art Houston’s Electrifying Design: A Century of Lighting is the first large-scale U.S. exhibition to examine international lighting’s artistic and technological evolution over the past 100 years through pivotal creations within major avant-garde design movements by the world’s leading designers. Through May 16. At MFAH.org.
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Moooi Works, manufactured by Moooi, Mega Chandelier, 2018, mixed media and bulbs. © Moooi, New York
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Brenda Rae, Metropolitan Opera, Courtesy of Opera San Antonio
OPERATIC & DRAMATIC Opera San Antonio will return to live performances at the Tobin Center on May 6 and 8 with Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. The production features Metropolitan Opera star Brenda Rae in the title role, Scott Hendricks as Enrico, and Scott Quinn as Edgardo. The opera contains one of the most famous scenes in opera―Lucia’s descent into madness. At OperaSA.org.
Martine Gutierrez, Still from Clubbing, 2012. HD video. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, © Martine Gutierrez.
NO LIMITATIONS AT ALL The Limitless! Five Women Reshape Contemporary Art exhibition grew out of the McNay’s highly successful 2018 show Immersed: Local to Global Art Sensations. This exhibit features artworks by women artists only. The McNay has a history of supporting women artists because of its founder, Marion Koogler McNay. Through September 19. At McNayArt.org.
Gladys Roldan-De-Moras Memories From My Home, oil on linen.
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THE ARTISTS’ WAY The Brisco Western Art Museum celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Night of Artists exhibition, sale, and Grand Live Auction on March 27. This premier Western Art show consists of nearly 300 new paintings, sculptures, and mixed media by over 80 of today’s leading artists. Public exhibition and sale through May 9. At BriscoeMuseum.org.
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