June 14 Final_002houston 5/22/14 12:16 PM Page 9
Copyright and Photo Credit: David James. Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
Just when you thought Texas pride couldn’t get any bigger, Masik Collegiate Fragrances launches TEXAS FOR HIM and TEXAS FOR HER – signature scents created for The University of Texas at Austin. Both are inspired by the schools burnt orange color, campus style, flowers, trees, traditions and location. Alright, alright, alright, you can get it at www.universitycoop.com.
Photo by Richard Carson
HOUSTON’S SIGNATURE ANNUAL PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FREEDOM OVER TEXAS IS SET TO IGNITE THE SKIES WITH FIREWORKS AND FILL THE AIR WITH PATRIOTIC TUNES ON FRIDAY, JULY 4, 4–10PM. THE NEWLY RENOVATED ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK ON BUFFALO BAYOU (ALONG ALLEN PARKWAY) WILL HOST NATIONAL COUNTRY RECORDING ARTIST JENNIFER NETTLES WHO IS HEADLINING AT ONE OF HER FIRST SOLO PERFORMANCES. $5 PER PERSON BEFORE JUNE 1, AVAILABLE ONLINE | $8 PER PERSON JUNE 1–JULY 3 | $10 PER PERSON DAY OF SHOW, ONLINE AND AT EVENT | FREE CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER | WWW.FREEDOMOVERTEXAS.ORG
THE STAR WARS TEAM RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE CAST OF STAR WARS: EPISODE VII. ACTORS JOHN BOYEGA, DAISY RIDLEY, ADAM DRIVER, OSCAR ISAAC, ANDY SERKIS, DOMHNALL GLEESON AND MAX VON SYDOW WILL JOIN THE ORIGINAL STARS OF THE SAGA, HARRISON FORD, CARRIE FISHER, MARK HAMILL, ANTHONY DANIELS, PETER MAYHEW AND KENNY BAKER, IN THE NEW FILM. DIRECTOR J.J. ABRAMS SAYS, “WE ARE SO EXCITED TO FINALLY SHARE THE CAST OF STAR WARS: EPISODE VII. IT IS BOTH THRILLING AND SURREAL TO WATCH THE BELOVED ORIGINAL CAST AND THESE BRILLIANT NEW PERFORMERS COME TOGETHER TO BRING THIS WORLD TO LIFE, ONCE AGAIN. WE START SHOOTING IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, AND EVERYONE IS DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE THE FANS PROUD.” THE MOVIE OPENS WORLDWIDE ON DECEMBER 18, 2015.
EVER NOTICE THOSE WHITE BIKES WITH A PLAQUE, LOCKED TO A STREET SIGN NEAR AN INTERSECTION? GHOST BIKES ARE BICYCLES PAINTED ALL WHITE SERVING AS MEMORIALS FOR BICYCLISTS WHO’VE LOST THEIR LIVES WHILE RIDING ON THE STREET. ACCORDING TO GHOSTBIKES.ORG, THE FIRST OF THESE MEMORIALS WAS CREATED IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, IN 2003 AND SINCE THEN GHOST BIKES HAVE APPEARED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD INCLUDING HOUSTON. THE GHOST BIKE MEMORIAL PICTURED ABOVE IS LOCATED ON THE INTERSECTION OF SAWYER AND CROCKETT STREET.
THE VINTAGE CONTESSA & PRINCESSA is a book written by local gal about the town Donae Cangelosi and her daughter Bella with illustrations by Marina Saba. Set against a fashionable and luxurious backdrop, the story of a mother and daughter seeks to celebrate beauty growing from within yourself while sharing special moments with friends and family. “We have been touched by the sadness of cancer as we watched my 7-year-old goddaughter fight her battle with the disease,” shared Cangelosi. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go to cancer charities around the world.
Susan G. Komen Houston hosts its annual Impact Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, June 17, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, from 11am–1:30pm. Joan Rivers will be in attendance to speak about overcoming adversity and offer a healthy serving of comedic relief. the luncheon will also include a fashionable element. www.komenhouston.org
Congratulations to DR. BOB BASU who is one of a hundred doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 100 Award, out of more than 6,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf – the leading online community helping people make confident choices in elective cosmetic procedures. The award is granted to doctors who demonstrate outstanding commitment to patient education and helping millions of consumers get access to reliable, expert information about cosmetic procedures, treatments and aesthetic concerns. www.basuplasticsurgery.com
june 14 | www.002mag.com .9