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volume 12 | issue 137 letter from the editor Photography by Sofia van der Dys Hair by Elia Graves at Ceron Salon Tunic shirt by Rebecca & Drew
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ouston’s wildly talented, which doesn’t make putting together the arts+entertainment issue too difficult. The only guitarist to be personally mentored by the Originator Bo Diddley graces our cover. Hamilton Loomis wrote, recorded and toured with the legend, and has so much more in store for his fans. Check his show out this month at Last Concert Café. Turn to page 36 for Lance Scott Walker’s interview. We’ve also got a roundup of four vastly different institutions that nonetheless are all CARLA VALENCIA de MARTINÉZ are entrenched in the business of advancing the local arts. Read all about it in Artistic Endeavors on page 44. This month debuts a new column called Mini Me. We’ll bring you local kids already chasing their dreams and pair them with a mentor who’s already made it. Stay tuned! We’re super excited to see Chef Donald Chang back on site at Uptown Sushi. This local institution has remained at the top of its game since they opened years ago. We catch up with Chef Chang who launches a new menu this month, on page 68. Before I go, save the dates! June 3, 6–9pm, 002houston magazine is co-hosting ARTernative Happy Hour, a celebration of emerging and unique local performing and visual arts in the CITY CENTRE district, through the support of the Fresh Arts Coalition and Spacetaker. Mix and mingle in the central plaza, which becomes a pop-up gallery with exhibits throughout the district, while immersing yourself in the city’s diverse art scene. Enjoy complimentary samplings of food from the district’s acclaimed dining venues. Check CITYCENTRE’s event calendar at www.citycentrehouston.com.
PUBLISHER alejandro martinéz ext 16 a.martinez@002mag.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | CREATIVE DIRECTOR carla valencia de martinéz ext 13 c.valencia@002mag.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR victoria bartlett ART DIRECTOR alex rosa ext 17 arosa@002mag.com LIFESTYLE EDITOR beatrice valencia ext 11 bvalencia@002mag.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR pixie ibañez ext 10 pixie@002mag.com be hip.current.cool ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER @ 002mag.com william king ext 18 w.king@002mag.com ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES carlos valencia ext 12 cevalencia@002mag.com jarrod klawinsky ext 15 jklawinsky@002mag.com ACCOUNTS PAYABLES isabel terraso ext 14 isabel@002mag.com PHOTOGRAPHERS cody bess, kim coffman, kennon evett, jill hunter, jaime lagdameo, gabriella nissen, daniel ortiz, jackson potts, anthony rathbun, sofia van der dys CONTRIBUTING WRITERS sarah gish, david micheal garcia, ryne haines, sarah gajkowski-hill,travis jones, jarrod Klawinsky, nadia michel, tim moloney, jenni rebecca Stephenson, greg scheinman, phoebe tudor, lance scott walker CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS peter beste, fulton davenport, julie landreth, miguel ottaviano, jackson potts
COVER A&E HAMILTON LOOMIS SHOT BY ANTHONY RATHBUN ON LOCATION AT ISABELLA COURT
June 5, join 002houston for Tails on the Trails, a fun-filled day for you and your four-legged friend at the Houston Arboretum! See more details in Things I Love on page 50. 002houston Magazine is published monthly by NODO Magazine, L.L.C., 1310 NANCE ST. STUDIO C, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002. Copyright © 2010 by NODO Magazine L.L.C. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. 002houston Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertising or editorial, nor do the publishers assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear. For subscription information, call 713.223.5333x14 or send a check or money order for $35.00 to 002houston Magazine, 1310 NANCE ST. STUDIO C, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002.
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table of contents may 2010
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4 letter from the editor 6 table of contents 8 contributors | scene 10 houston map 12 downtown map 14 uptown map + party pics 16 on our radar 18 calendar 20 museum district 22 art houses + museums + exhibits
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things I love 002 profile: phoebe tudor fashion week diary where to live architecture + design: ovopur tools + toys + gadgets wise guy
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24 FOR ART’S SAKE 26 27 28 29 30
nonprofit: charity chicks gish at the movies phone shot spacetaker born cool
cieaura it’s cool to paint like picasso restaurant listings party pics
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68 CHEF’S SPECIAL: UPTOWN SUSHI’S DON CHANG 69 70 72 76 77 78 80 81 82
32 MINI ME NEW 34 people of houston
36 HAMILTON LOOMIS 38 urban market 39 destination: i love beirut
party pics new restaurants the scene recording: willie d. club + lounge review: vintners own 002 night life bea here now cd review crossword puzzle + before we go
36 40 costumes for cocktails 42 crack one open
44 ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS
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4 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 CONTRIBUTORS | SCENE 10 HOUSTON MAP 12 DOWNTOWN MAP 14 UPTOWN MAP + PARTY PICS 16 ON OUR RADAR 18 CALENDAR 20 MUSEUM DISTRICT 22 ART HOUSES + MUSEUMS + EXHIBITS 24 FOR ART’S SAKE 26 NONPROFIT: CHARITY CHICKS 27 GISH AT THE MOVIES 28 PHONE SHOT 29 SPACETAKER 30 BORN COOL 32 MINI ME NEW 34 PEOPLE OF HOUSTON36 HAMILTON LOOMIS 38 URBAN MARKET 39 DESTINATION: I LOVE BEIRUT 40 COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS 42 CRACK ONE OPEN 44 ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS 50 THINGS I LOVE 52 002 PROFILE: PHOEBE TUDOR 54 WHERE TO LIVE 55 ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN: OVOPUR 56 TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS 57 WISE GUY 58 MENTERTAINMENT NEW 59 CIEAURA 60 IT’S COOL TO PAINT LIKE PICASSO 62 RESTAURANT LISTINGS 64 PARTY PICS 66 DINE WRITE: TINTOS 68 CHEF’S SPECIAL: UPTOWN SUSHI’S DON CHANG 69 PARTY PICS 70 NEW RESTAURANTS 72 THE SCENE 76 RECORDING: WILLIE D. 77 CLUB + LOUNGE REVIEW: VINTNERS OWN 78 002 NIGHT LIFE 80 SIP CODES 81 CD REVIEW 82 CROSSWORD PUZZLE + BEFORE WE GO 4 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 CONTRIBUTORS | SCENE 10 HOUSTON MAP 12 DOWNTOWN MAP 14 UPTOWN MAP + PARTY PICS 16 ON OUR RADAR 18 CALENDAR 20 MUSEUM DISTRICT 22 ART HOUSES + MUSEUMS + EXHIBITS 24 FOR ART’S SAKE 26 NONPROFIT: CHARITY CHICKS 27 GISH AT THE MOVIES 28 PHONE SHOT 29 SPACETAKER 30 BORN COOL 32 MINI ME NEW 34 PEOPLE OF HOUSTON 36 HAMILTON LOOMIS 38 URBAN MARKET 39 DESTINATION: I LOVE BEIRUT 40 COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS 42 CRACK ONE OPEN 44 ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS 50 THINGS
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contributors
SOFIA VAN DER DYS FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER, shot Dancing with the Stars®
Photography by Anne Marie D’Arcy
My favorite form of art is photography. I love the way you can express yourself and be clear and to the point or be completely abstract. For fun I play with my kids, hula hoop at the park, go for a bike ride, etc.
LANCE SCOTT WALKER FREELANCE WRITER, interviewed cover subject Hamilton Loomis as well as Dan Workman of Sugarhill Studios. What is your favorite form of art? Jennifer Charles. And what do you do for fun? Bull Thieves.
JADE EMANNUEL 2010 SPRING INTERN, wrote nonprofit’s Charity Chicks. Jade’s always used creative outlets to express herself and has dabbled in about every art form possible. From photography, to writing, to charcoals, her innate need to challenge herself and learn something new is clear. Her real passion, however, is graphic design. While attending the University of Houston-Clear Lake she learned there’s so much more to communication. (Congratulations Jade! She graduates this month with a degree in Communication.) Check out her webpage at www.wix.com/emanuelj4917/portfolio.
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Downtown......................................1 Holocaust Museum.........................2 Galleria..........................................3 Uptown Park..................................4 River Oaks Park.............................5 Rice Village....................................6 Highland Village............................7 Memorial City................................8 Town & Country Village..................9 CityCentre...................................10 Sam Houston Race Park..............11 Katy Mills...................................12 Sugar Land.................................13 Zoo ............................................14 Museum District..........................15 George Bush Intl. Airport............16 Hobby Airport.............................17 Space Center Houston.................18 Kemah........................................19 Miller Outdoor Theatre................20 Contemporary Arts Museum........21 Houston Museum of Fine Arts......22 Children’s Museum......................23 Houston Museum of Natural Science..24 Houston Arboretum.....................25 Houston Theater District..............26 The Woodlands............................27
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EVENT GALA ON THE GREEN WHY TO BENEFIT DISCOVERY GREEN CONSERVANCY WHERE DISCOVERY GREEN PARK WHEN FEBRUARY 27 Downtown’s Discovery Green concluded its second year with a fantastic fundraising event, Gala on the Green. More than 750 Houstonians came together for this wonderful celebration. Strolling violinists serenaded guests underneath romantic chandelier lights illuminating the live oaks while the soft glow from The Grove and blue Mango Sawyer artwork delighted guests. A pair of stunning Clydesdales marked the entrance of the grand gala tent, which was transformed with softly draped waves of fabric adorning the ceiling and larger-than-life painted images of the park’s landscape adorning the walls. Simply wonderful!
Bobbie Nau, Liz Stephanian, Victoria Johnson
Guy Hagestette, Sussane Theis
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radar gastronomy CHEZ ROUX AT LA TORRETTA LAKE RESORT & SPA debuts two small cooking classes to be led by Matthew Gray, the Michelin-rated executive chef. Each Wednesday starting May 12, Gray, formerly of the famed Inverlochy Castle in Scotland, and his international culinary team will lead two classes of only eight students through the preparation of an exquisite four-course meal in a modern French style, incorporating local Texas ingredients and using energy efficient induction cooking methods. To reserve a space in a cooking class, please call 936.448.4400. www.latorrettalakeresort.com
Shorty’s Lounge on Shepherd near Washington Avenue is the latest bar to be reborn. BRC, an American gastropub, will serve American contemporary bistro cuisine, artisanal American craft beer and craft wines. Lee Ellis and Carl Eaves (The Social, Belvedere and 310 Rosemont), along with Will Davis (310 Rosemont), have partnered with chef Lance Fegen and sommelier Shepard Ross. Jeff Axline will serve as the BRC executive chef. Look forward to house-made Honey Brined & Baked Ham with parker House rolls, plus all of the fixings for a create-your-own sandwich experience.
NIKO NIKO’S WILL OPEN A SECOND SPOT IN ITS OVER 30 YEARS OF REIGNING SUPREME IN THE MONTROSE AREA, IN THE SOON-TO-BE-COMPLETED MARKET SQUARE PARK REDEVELOPMENT IN THE HEART OF HOUSTON’S HISTORIC DISTRICT.
community Last month area kids had the chance to meet Astros legend Jeff Bagwell at Minute Maid Park while registering for Lemonade Day, coming up on May 2. LEMONADE DAY is a FREE, community-wide, educational initiative designed to teach children how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. www.LemonadeDay.org.
A FEW GIRLS FROM DUCHESNE’S 3RD AND 4TH GRADE CLASSES ATTENDED A WIGS FOR KIDS SEMINAR WITH TOM MAGLIARO’S HAIR ADDITIONS HELD ON CAMPUS LAST MONTH. MAGLIARO, AN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WIGS FOR KIDS, ENCOURAGED THE GIRLS TO GROW THEIR HAIR OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS IN ORDER TO DONATE THEIR HAIR IN THE FALL TO CHILDREN WHO LOSE THEIR HAIR AS A RESULT OF MEDICAL TREATMENT, HEALTH CONDITIONS OR BURN ACCIDENTS.
KELSEY-SEYBOLD CLINIC will be moving to the Shops at Houston Center, one of downtown’s most popular dining destinations with more than 30 restaurants and home to more than 35 specialty retailers. The clinic will occupy 23,000 square feet at the new location – one of the largest medical leases in downtown. The space is expected to open December 2010.
ON HOUSTON’S ANNUAL POND TOUR, JUNE 5 & 6, TWENTY+ PRIVATE WATER GARDENS AND KOI PONDS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FEATURING SERENE BACKYARD GARDEN PONDS, TO PATIO-SIZED “DISAPPEARING” FOUNTAINS, TO HUGE MULTI-POND LANDSCAPES, COMPLETE WITH TUMBLING WATERFALLS, LUSH LANDSCAPING, DANCING DRAGONFLIES, BLOOMING WATER LILIES, GRACEFUL FANTAIL GOLDFISH, SHOW QUALITY KOI AND MORE. SPONSORED BY THE HOUSTON POND SOCIETY AND THE LONE STAR KOI CLUB, THIS SELF-GUIDED TOUR IS SPREAD OVER THE HOUSTON AREA AND SPANS TWO DAYS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.HOUSTONPONDSOCIETY.ORG CONTINUED ON PAGE 82
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calendar MAY
PERFORMING ARTS + CONCERTS + SPORTS + FESTIVALS + GENERAL INTEREST
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THURSDAY May 8, MOTHER’S DAY STYLE on the Plaza at 1pm at CITYCENTRE. Free fashion show
TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT
ALLEY THEATRE: alleytheatre.org CWMP: woodlandscenter.org HOBBY CENTER: 713.315.2525 thehobbycenter.org HOUSE OF BLUES: hob.com JONES HALL: 713.227.3974 joneshall.org MAIN STREET THEATRE: 713.524.6706 mainstreettheatre.com MERIDIAN: meridian.com MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE (MOT): milleroutdoortheatre.com
MINUTE MAID PARK: astros.mlb.com RELIANT PARK: reliantpark.com STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE: 713.527.0123 stagestheatre.com TOYOTA CENTER: 1.866.4HOU toyotacentertix.com VERIZON THEATRE: verizonwirelesstheatre.com WAREHOUSE LIVE: warehouselive.com WORTHAM CENTER: 713.237.1439 worthamcenter.org
Alley Harvey 2:30 & 7:30pm CWMP Buzzfest XXIV 12pm HOB Toots & The Maytals w/ Johnny King & the Solrockers 7pm Hobby SBS: Meet Me…2:30pm |TUTS: Little House…2 & 7:30pm Jones HS: Pink Martini 8pm MOT Cinco de Mayo Festival 6pm Stages Late Nite Catechism 3 3pm | Man From Nebraska 3pm Verizon Keith Emerson and Greg Lake 8pm Wortham HGO: Xerxes 2pm
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May 2, LEMONADE DAY! Visit www.lemonadeday.org for full details!
Alley Harvey 2:30 & 7:30pm Hobby Ars Lyrica: Roman Holiday 5:30pm | TUTS: Little House…2 & 7:30pm HOB Gilberto Santa Rosa and Oscar D’Leon 7pm Jones HS: Handel’s Water Music 2:30pm Main Street Arcadia 3pm | R & P Sherlock Holmes…3:30pm MOT Mixed Repertory Program 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. San Diego Padres 1:05pm Stages Late Nite Catechism 3 3pm | Man From Nebraska 3pm
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Alley Harvey 7:30pm Hobby TUTS: Little House…8pm MOT A Way Home: Opera To Go! 11am Minute Maid Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 7:05pm | Stages Man From Nebraska 7:30pm | Verizon Norah Jones 8pm Wortham Da Camera: A Little Day Music 12pm
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2010 Men of Distinction Annual Awards Luncheon, 11:45am at River Oaks Country Club. www.menofdistinction.org.
HOB 90.1 KPFT: Troubadour Tuesdays 5pm Verizon Angela Barrow: Dunlap’s Church Girl 8pm
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Jones HS: Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony 8pm Main Street Arcadia 7:30pm Reliant Mexico vs. Angola 8pm Stages Late Nite Catechism 3 7:30pm | Man From Nebraska 7:30pm Verizon Angela Barrow: Dunlap’s Church Girl 8pm Warehouse A Day To Remember 6pm
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HOB Angels and Airwaves & Say Anything 7pm Warehouse Shelby Lynne 8pm
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CWMP Jimmy Buffett 8pm Main Street Arcadia 7:30pm Minute Maid Astros vs. Colorado Rockies 7:05pm Stages Late Nite Catechism 3 7:30pm
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May 20, One Wild Night, 6-9pm at the Houston Zoo at the NEW jaguar exhibit. Flock, Houston Zoo’s young supporters group, spring event. For more info, visit www.houstonzoo.org/flock.
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Alley Harvey 7:30pm Hobby TUTS: Little House…8pm MOT A Way Home: Opera To Go! 11am Minute Maid Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 7:05pm
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May 8, 23RD ANNUAL HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE, 1pm along Allen Parkway between Taft and Bagby St. Route, 11am. www.orangeshow.org
May 12-25, Passpor t to Argentina at select Central Market stores celebrating Argentina’s food, wine and culture. www.centralmarket.com
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Alley Intelligence-Slave 7:30pm Hobby MT: Jane Eyre 2pm Jones HS: Rite of Spring and Rach 3, 2:30pm | Main Street Arcadia 3pm | Minute Maid Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays 1:05pm | Stages Late Nite Catechism 3 3pm
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Minute Maid Astros vs. Washington Nationals 1:05pm
May 30-June 5, Sixth Annual Nicky’s Week at RA Sushi. All proceeds from select food and beverage items to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Alley Intelligence-Slave 7:30pm CWMP HS: Cirque de la Symphonie 8pm | Hobby BIH: Young Frankenstein 8pm | Main Street Arcadia 7:30pm | MOT Dancin’ in the Street…Motown and More Revue 8:15pm Wortham HB: Pecos 7:30pm
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Alley Intelligence-Slave 7:30pm Hobby BIH: Young Frankenstein 8pm Toyota Taylor Swift 7pm Warehouse The Classic Crime w/ Madina Lake 7pm
CanCare’s 16th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon, 11:30am-1:15pm at the Westin Galleria Hotel. www.cancare.org
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SATURDAY Alley Harvey 2:30 & 8pm CWMP Van Morrison 8pm Hobby Second Baptist School: Meet Me in St. Louis 7:30pm | TUTS: Little House on the Prairie 2 & 8pm HOB The Dead Weather w/ The Ettes 8pm | Smile Smile 8:30pm | Jones HS: Carnival of Animals 10 & 11:30am HS: Pink Martini 8pm Main Street Charlie & the Chocolate Factory 1 & 4pm Stages Late Nite Catechism 3 8pm | Man From Nebraska 8pm Verizon Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Beethoven’s Last Night 2010 8pm | Wortham HGO: The Queen of Spades 7:30pm | Da Camera: The Twilight of Romanticism 8pm
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Alley Harvey 2:30 & 8pm Hobby DWDT: Mixed Rep 7:30pm | TUTS: Little House… 2 & 8pm HOB Ben Folds w/ Kate Miller-Heidke 8pm Jones HS: Handel’s Water Music 8pm Main Street R & P- Sherlock Holmes…7:30pm Arcadia 8pm | MOT Mixed Repertory Program 8pm Minute Maid Astros vs. San Diego Padres 6:05pm Stages Late Nite Catechism 3 8pm Man From Nebraska 8pm Warehouse Stiletto Jam 9pm Wortham HGO: Xerxes 7:30pm
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CWMP HS: Forces of Nature 8pm Hobby Masquerade Theatre: Jane Eyre 8pm HOB Minus the Bear 7pm | Paul Thorne 8pm Jones HS: Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony 8pm MOT Ritmo Latino 8pm Stages Late Nite Catechism 3 8pm | Man From Nebraska 8pm Verizon Angela Barrow: Dunlap’s Church Girl 8pm
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May 22, Doggy Party on the Plaza, 12-5pm at CITYCENTRE. 20+ pet vendor booths, trick & costume contest, raffles & contests. Visit www.citycentrehouston.com for more information.
Alley Intelligence-Slave 8pm Hobby The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show 7:30pm | BIH: Young Frankenstein 8pm | Jones HS: Cirque de la Symphonie 8pm Main Street Arcadia 8pm MOT Dancin’ in the Street… 8:15pm Toyota LOS TR3S TOUR TBA Verizon The Bamboozle Roadshow 3:30pm
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May 29 –September 6, Animation Featuring Cartoon Network exhibit at The Health Museum. For info, call 713.521.1515 or visit www.thehealthmuseum.org may 10 | www.002mag.com .19
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The exhibition features beautiful pieces by 24 artists and showcases a range of ceramic processes. Although some of the works on view are traditional in appearance, many of them utilize complex glazing techniques, highlight new approaches to mark-making and experiment with the endless possibilities of clay.
1. The Menil ColleCTion www.menil.org
Steve Wolfe on Paper, on view thru July 25, 2010, is the fourth exhibition in The Menil Collection’s series “Contemporary Conversations” which highlights work by living artists in the collection. The series aims to work with the artist to focus on a specific aspect or time period of their production. This exhibition will focus on the artist’s works on paper, some of which are purely drawn, but most of which combine aspects of drawing, collage and printmaking. 2. housTon CenTer for PhoTograPhy www.hcponline.org
6. lawndale arT CenTer www.lawndaleartcenter.org
Round 4: Dawn Black, Nick Meriwether and David Waddell, opening May 7, is an exhibit that showcases the work of residents for the fourth year of the Lawndale Artist Studio Program. 7. Buffalo soldiers naTional MuseuM www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum pays tribute to African-American military history from the Revolutionary War to modern times. During the 1860s, soldiers of the 10th U.S. Calvary were nicknamed “Buffalo Soldiers” for their fierce fighting ability and bravery. 8. holoCausT MuseuM housTon www.hmh.org
Comprised of self-portraits, studies, environmental portraits and busts, Made by Will, opening May 7, contains seminal works made by the photographer Will Michels in the last 15 years. Antecedents are also included, along with supporting documents such as the photographer’s journals and sketches.
Never Let It Rest! on view thru October 3, 2010 is a documentary art project by contemporary German artist Hans Molzberger relating to the small town of Salzwedel in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany during the time of Nazi control. This exhibition is based on an exhibit that was shown at the Jenny Marx Museum in Salzwedel from 1998 to 2001.
3. The roThko ChaPel www.rothkochapel.org
9. Children’s MuseuM of housTon www.cmhouston.org
An intimate sanctuary available to people of every belief, this modern meditative environment was inspired by the paintings of American abstract expressionist Mark Rothko. The Chapel serves as both art museum and public forum and hosts a range of educational programs, inter-religious dialogues and symposia on critical issues.
5. housTon CenTer for ConTeMPorary CrafT www.crafthouston.org
Stretch, on view thru May 23, 2010, is a juried exhibition of work by the local artist group, ClayHouston.
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11. housTon MuseuM of naTural sCienCe www.hmns.org
Archaeopteryx: Icon of Evolution, on view thru September 6, 2010. This premier exhibition will present some of the finest known fossils from the late Jurassic period showing life at the time of these first birds. Fossils from the world-renowned quarries of Solenhofen, Germany, will be featured. 12. housTon zoo www.houstonzoo.org
Dinosaurs! Journey back in time to the days when giant, fearsome dinosaurs ruled the earth and mighty T-Rex was king of the land. Opening May 29, the Zoo’s animatronic Land of Dinosaurs will feature 10 primeval lost creatures including the fish-eating Baryonyx, the fast-moving Dilophosaurus and the swamp lizard Dimetrodon. 13. riCe universiTy arT gallery www.ricegallery.org
4. ByzanTine fresCo ChaPel MuseuM www.menil.org/visit/byzantine.php
Intimate in scale, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum is the repository of the only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size and importance in the Western Hemisphere. It’s also a manifestation of the redemptive power of art: the chapel was expressly built to house 13-century Byzantine frescoes that had been looted from their original home in a small chapel in Lysi, Cyprus.
boarding, character design and drawing techniques to movement, timing, filming and sound.
22nd Annual Young Inventors Showcase, a thrilling competition of mixed creativity and engineering that gives children a chance to patent an idea for free, is back! On May 22 children will compete to show off their creativity to judges from the fields of engineering and inventing. Come see who gets the Grand Prize of a full-paid patent application, meet the finalists and hear words of encouragement for all future inventors! 10. The healTh MuseuM www.thehealthmuseum.org
Animation featuring Cartoon Network, opening May 29, is an exhibit that explores how art, math, science and technology come together in the exciting world of animation. In Animation’s stimulating and fun environment, visitors will explore the process of animation from concept to finished product – from story-
Andrea Dezasö: Sometimes in My Dreams I Fly, on view thru August 8, 2010, showcases Andrea’s obsession with space travel. As a child growing up in Communist Romania, travel was only possible in one’s mind and what captured her imagination was not being able to go somewhere physically, opening the possibility of epic mental odysseys. 14. The MuseuM of fine arTs, housTon www.mfah.org
Sargent and the Sea, on view thru May 23, 2010,
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is an exhibit that features the work of American expatriate artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925). He is best known for his glamorous society portraits, and much of his art has been well documented in exhibitions and publications. Sargent and the Sea is the first to examine the little-explored maritime paintings and drawings that Sargent produced in various locales during the first five years of his career. 15. conteMPorary arts MuseuM houston www.camh.org
Perspectives 170, opening May 7, an exhibit by San Antonio-based artist Cruz Ortiz employs a broad range of media – prints, paintings, sculptures, video, installation and performance – to talk about life, love and the struggle for equality. For his first in-depth museum exhibition, Ortiz will present a
selection of the Spaztek’s work, including a hybrid siege tower and performance platform on the CAMH front lawn, a tent city in the gallery, and launch a guerilla art campaign in Houston’s neighborhoods. 16. the Jung center oF houston www.junghouston.org
Bert Long’s RED Book: New Paintings Inspired by C.G. Jung, thru May 28, showcases works reacting to the recently published book by Houston legend Bert Long. His work is based on Jung’s personal journal. 17. czech center MuseuM www.czechcenter.org
The Czech Center Museum Houston works to preserve, record and celebrate the language, scholarship and arts of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia.
18. John c. FreeMan Weather MuseuM www.wxresearch.org
The John C. Freeman Weather Museum is helping keep the community in the know in regards to the different aspects of weather, as well as science, history and safety. Visitors can make their own weather forecast at the WRC Weather Studio, view satellite and radar images of hurricanes, and learn how tornadoes form in the Tornado Chamber and much more!
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MUSEUMS 1940 AIR TERMINAL MUSEUM www.1940airterminal.org 8325 Travelair Rd. 713.454.1940 ART CAR MUSEUM www.artcarmuseum.com 140 Heights Blvd. 713.861.5526 BLAFFER GALLERY www.class.uh.edu/blaffer UH Main Campus, Ent. 16, 713.743.9530 Opening May 14, Tomás Saraceno, Lighter than Air GALVESTON ARTS CENTER www.galveston.com 2127 Strand St. 409.763.2403 HERITAGE SOCIETY www.heritagesociety.org 1100 Bagby 713.655.1912 HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM www.houstonfiremuseum.org 2403 Milam 713.524.2526 MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORY www.printingmuseum.org 1324 W. Clay St. 713.522.4652 MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN HISTORY www.hbu.edu 7502 Fondren Rd. 281.649.3997 ORANGE SHOW www.orangeshow.org 2401 Munger 713.926.6368 PROJECT ROW HOUSES www.projectrowhouses.org 2521 Holman 713.526.7662 Thru June 20, Round 32 UNIVERSITY MUSEUM www.tsu.edu/museum 3100 Cleburne Ave. 713.313.7145
ART HOUSES 18 HANDS GALLERY www.18handsgallery.com 249 West 19th St. 713.869.3099 AEROSOL WARFARE GALLERY & BOUTIQUE www.aerosolwarfare.com 2110 Jefferson St. #113, 832.748.8369 ANYA TISH GALLERY www.anyatishgallery.com 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.524.2299 ARCHWAY GALLERY www.archwaygallery.com 2305 Dunlavy 713.522.2409 Opening May 1, Catherine Winkler ART LEAGUE HOUSTON www.artleaguehouston.org 1953 Montrose Blvd. 713.523.9530
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BERING & JAMES GALLERY www.beringandjames.com 805 Rhode Place #500, 713.524.0101 Opening May 8, Andrew Scott Dejesse
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BETZ GALLERY www.betzgallery.com 1208 W. Gray 713.576.6954 BOOKER-LOWE GALLERYwww.bookerlowegallery.com 4623 Feagan St. 713.880.1541 CANAL ST. GALLERY www.canalstreetgallery.com 2219 Canal St. 713.223.2219
BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY www.barbaradavisgallery.com 4411 Montrose 713.520.9200 CAROLINE COLLECTIVE www.carolinecollective.cc 4820 Caroline St. 713.825.4613 COLTON & FARB GALLERY www.deborahcoltongallery.com 2445 North Blvd. 713.869.5151 COMMUNITY ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE www.thecollective.org 1413 Holman 713.523.1616 COMMUNE ON NORTH www.communeonnorth.com 2437 North Blvd. 713.526.3875 CTRL GALLERY www.ctrlgallery.com 3907 Main St. 713.523.2875 Opening May 7, Precarity and the Butter Tower DAKOTA GALLERY www.dakotaframing.com/dfp/dakotagallery.asp 2324 Shearn St. 713.523.7440 DARKE GALLERY www.darkegallery.com 5321 Feagan 713.542.3802 Opening May 8, Chad Erpelding DESANTOS GALLERY www.desantosgallery.com 1724 Richmond 713.520.1200 DIVERSEWORKS www.diverseworks.org 1117 East Freeway 713.223.8346
FOTOFEST www.fotofest.org 1113 Vine St. 713.223.5522 G GALLERY www.ggalleryhouston.com 301 East 11th St. 713.822.4842 Thru May 31, Kelly Alison GALLERY 1724 www.gallery1724.blogspot.com 1724 Bissonnet St. 713.523.2547 GALLERY SONJA ROESCH www.gallerysonjaroesch.com 2309 Caroline 713.659.5424 Opening May 15, Daniel Levine GITE GALLERY www.thegitegallery.com 2024 East Alabama St. 713.523.3311 GOLDESBERRY GALLERY www.goldesberrygallery.com 2625 Colquitt 713.528.0405 GREEN HOUSE GALLERY www.greenhouseartgallery.com 716 W. Alabama St. 713.535.6462 GREMILLION & CO. FINE ART www.gremillion.com 2501 Sunset Blvd. 713.522.2701 HCC-CENTRAL GALLERY www.centralfinearts.info 3517 Austin 713.718.6600
DOMY BOOKS www.domystore.com 1709 Westheimer 713.523.3669
HOUSTON LANDMARK GALLERY www.houstonlandmarkgallery.com 1200 McKinney 713.927.8800
ELDER STREET GALLERY www.elderstreetartist.com 1101 Elder St. 281.250.4889
HOUSTON STUDIOS 707 Walnut St. 713.223.0951
HOLLYWOOD FRAME GALLERY www.hollywoodframegallery.com 2427 Bissonnet 713.942.8885 HOOKS-EPSTEIN www.hooksepsteingalleries.com 2631 Colquitt St. 713.522.0718 Thru May 29, Pang-Chieh Hsu INMAN GALLERY www.inmangallery.com 3901 Main St. 713.526.7800 Opening May 8, Darren Waterston, Wunder Kammer KINZELMAN ART CONSULTING www.kinzelmanart.com 3909 Main St. 713.533.9923 KOELSCH GALLERY www.koelschgallery.com 703 Yale 713.626.0175 LAURA RATHE FINE ART www.laurarathe.com 2707 Colquitt 713.527.7700 LAURA U COLLECTION www.lauraucollection.com 1840 Westheimer 713.522.0855 LAZZARA ART GALLERY www.gallerialazzara.com 5400 Mitchelldale St. 713.681.0681 M2 GALLERY www.gallerymsquared.com 339 W. 19th St. 713.861.6070 McCLAIN GALLERY www.mcclaingallery.com 2242 Richmond Ave. 713.520.9988 Opening May 6, Karin Broker McMURTREY GALLERY www.mcmurtreygallery.com 3508 Lake St. 713.523.8238 Thru May 29, David Halliday
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MEREDITH LONG GALLERY www.meredithlonggallery.com 2323 San Felipe 713.523.6671 Opening May 20, William Anzalone MIDTOWN ART CENTER www.midtownartcenter.com 3414 La Branch 713.521.8803 MOODY GALLERY www.moodygallery.com 2815 Colquitt 713.526.9911 Thru May 30, Dan Sutherland MOTHER DOG STUDIOS motherdogstudios.com 720 Walnut 713.229.9760 NAUHAUS GALLERY www.texascollaborative.com 223 E. 11th St. 713.261.1409 Thru May 25, Marci Crawford Harden, Inner Journey NOLAN-RANKIN GALLERIES www.nolan-rankingalleries.com 6 Chelsea Blvd. 713.528.0664
TALENTO BILINGUE www.tbhcenter.com 333 S. Jensen Dr. 713.222.1213 Thru June 4, OPUS Autonomiá THE ARTFUL CORNER www.theartfulcorner.com 3423 White Oak Dr. 713.426.4278 THOM ANDRIOLA www.newgallery.net 2627 Colquitt 713.520.7053 THORNWOOD GALLERY www.thornwoodgallery.com 2643 Colquitt St. 713.528.4278 Thru June 1, Bob Chrzanowski, Diverse VAUGHAN CHRISTOPHER GALLERY www.vaughanchristopher.com 1217 S. Shepherd 713.533.0816
O’KANE GALLERY www.uhd.edu One Main St.@UHD 713.221.8042 PARKERSON GALLERY www.artnet.com/gallery/837/parkerson-gallery.html 3510 Lake St. 713.524.4945 PEEL GALLERY www.peelgallery.org 4411 Montrose Blvd. 713.520.8122 POST GALLERY www.postgallery.com 2121 Sage, Ste. 390, 713.622.4241
WADE WILSON ART www.wadewilsonart.com 4411 Montrose #200, 713.521.2977 Thru May 29, Dick Wray WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY www.watercolorhouston.org 1601 West Alabama 713.942.9966
POISSANT GALLERY www.poissantgallery.com 5102 Center St. 713.868.9337
WINTER STREET STUDIOS www.winterstreetstudios.net 2101 Winter St. 713.862.0082
REDBUD GALLERY www.redbudgallery.com 303 E. 11th St. 713.862.2532
XNIHILO GALLERY www.xnil.org 2115 Taft St. 713.622.1846
RETRO GALLERY www.retrogallery.com 1839 W. Alabama 713.522.7074
ZARPOSH INDIA GALLERY www.zarposhindia.com 5910 Southwest Fwy. (inside rug gallery) 713.668.2948
RUDOLPH PROJECTS I ARTSCAN GALLERY www.rudolphprojects.com 1836 Richmond Ave. 713.807.1836
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SICARDI GALLERY www.sicardi.com 2246 Richmond Ave. 713.529.1313 SPACE125 GALLERY www.haatx.com 3201 Allen Parkway 713.527.9330 STUDIO SEVEN 1107 East Freeway 713.224.5555
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for art’s sake Interview by Tim Moloney Photography by Cody Bess
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OR ALL OF HIS OUTSTANDING QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTEMPORARY ART WORLD, NEW CAMH DIRECTOR BILL ARNING WAS STILL MISSING ONE IMPORTANT THING WHEN HE ARRIVED IN HOUSTON FROM MIT’S LIST VISUAL ART CENTER: A DRIVER’S LICENSE. “Hey, I grew up in New York and then moved to Boston; both cities have excellent public transportation, so it was like a point of pride to never have a license,” explains the former punk rocker. But seeing how Houston is Car Town USA, he had to swallow his pride and get one. “Luckily, there’s a woman in town who works with us transplants and gets us comfortable with freeway driving,” he laughs. Today, he’s comfortable zipping around the city in his Scion, but Arning remains an urbanite at heart. He lives in a high-rise just a few short blocks from the museum, and is an avid fan of MetroRAIL, which he regularly takes to the Angelika Theater downtown, and, more recently, to the rodeo at Reliant Park. “Oh man, I had never seen anything like that before,” he says of Houston’s biggest event. “I had chicken fried bacon and it was the best thing of my life. I was totally amazed by the sheer size of the rodeo proper – it’s massive. My favorite part was the birthing room at the Fat Stock Show. I’m going back every year because it’s so much fun.” That’s the kind of unusual admission you’d expect from someone who’s spent his whole professional life exploring works and themes that are off the beaten path. In addition to his nine years at MIT, Arning was director and chief curator of White Columns Alternative Art Space in New York from 1985-1996. And before that, he was one of the proud members of The Student Teachers, a New York punk band. “You really won’t find anyone in the contemporary art area who knows Bill who has anything other than very, very nice things to say about him,” says Reggie Smith, chairman of CAMH’s board of trustees and the search committee. “He’s built quite a reputation as a curator, but also as a very good person who’s deeply inquisitive and creative. Given the nature of the mission of the CAMH, we couldn’t ask for a more qualified candidate in that sense.”
Arning’s appointment to the directorship of the CAMH is the fulfillment of a professional dream and logical career trajectory. “I’d been a curator for nine years, working directly with artists, so I understand that everything we do at the museum has to start with an artist-centered practice,” he explains.
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“It all begins with what’s happening in artist studios, and that’s what makes us relevant to the greater art community.” So then, will the CAMH ever become a collecting institution? Not on Arning’s watch. “There are already two great collecting museums in Houston, the MFAH and the Menil, so it doesn’t make sense for us to start now,” he says. “Collecting would pay off in 80-100 years…it’s a slow process, and we’ve got too many other priorities.” The top priority right now is expanding the museum’s audience. “Most people in town are familiar with what we do, but haven’t been here in a while,” says Arning. “We need to make people feel invited and engaged. I think the CAMH already does a great job filling a role in the arts ecology of the city, and we can always do more. I’d like to see us place a greater emphasis on live arts and time-based arts, but we don’t really have an appropriate facility for that now.” Somehow, I think Arning will find a way to figure it out. After all, he’s learned to master our freeway system in less than a year. And that’s a true work of art.
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nonprofit By Jade Emmanuel Photography by Sofia van der Dys
CHARITY CHICKS HOUSTON WHEN IT COMES TO CHARITIES WE ALL HAVE THE BEST OF INTENTIONS, BUT THEN LIFE HAPPENS AND WITH ALL OF OUR OTHER COMMITMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, VOLUNTEERING CAN GET PUSHED ASIDE TO OUR WISH LIST OF ACTIVITIES TO SQUEEZE INTO OUR SCHEDULES. LUCKILY, CHARITY CHICKS HOUSTON HAS DEVISED A PROGRAM THAT WILL ALLOW EVEN THE BUSIEST OF GUYS AND GALS TO GET INVOLVED WITH LOCAL CHARITIES TO SOME DEGREE. Tam’ra Powell and Jayme Lamm met through their careers in medical marketing. The duo became fast friends and soon discovered their mutual interests in charity work and agreed on the simple fact that volunteering and fundraising can and should be fun. Tam’ra’s positive experience with Charity Chicks Orlando combined with Jayme’s desire to organize events on her own terms and reach broader audiences, inspired the girls to bring the concept to Houston. They founded Charity Chicks Houston in December 2008. “We’ve definitely put our own spin on things for our group here in Houston and becoming a ‘member’ doesn’t mean that you have to make any time…or financial commitments. Charity Chicks Houston is a fun, stress-free way to get involved in the community,” Tam’ra said. “You can show up one Saturday a year and drink margaritas with us or volunteer every single month,” Jayme adds. Joining the group gives you the ability to choose the level at which you want to be involved. Participation can vary from helping with email blasts, attending events for support, or organizing and finding donations for the charities. Becoming a member is also a great way to network and meet new people that share a passion for helping the community. Each event is unique, attracting different members from around the Houston area. Although Charity Chicks mainly consists of female members, they openly welcome the fellows (also known as their “Peeps”) to get involved as well. And, guys, with a female to male ratio of 60 to 40, it’s a great way to meet ladies with heart!
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When it comes to choosing charities to support, the Charity Chicks try to find organizations that their members are passionate about. They’ve helped the homeless, domestic violence victims, injured soldiers, cancer patients and animals – there’s something for everyone to get excited about. “The thought process is that if we have members that have a strong interest in one charity, then they will jump on board and promote it from the rooftops,” shares Tam’ra. Charity Chicks Houston has been involved with tons of different charities. One of their most impactful events was October’s BRAtober where they raised over $11,000 for the Save The Ta-ta’s foundation by hosting a “BRA ART” themed cocktail party. The event was such a success that the Charity Chicks decided to make it an annual event. “Our goal is to help charities get exposure to open-hearted individuals in the Houston area. We have raised over $20,000 for various local and national charities so far! We’re also proud that we’ve brought awareness to lots of smaller charities that people may not have been familiar with before,” said Tam’ra. Both Tam’ra and Jayme are currently working with www.loveisrespect.org, an organization that deals with teen dating violence, by organizing a Footloose ’80s roller skating party benefit that will be held on June 12. Get out there and spread the word: Volunteering has never been more accessible, rewarding or fun. For more information, check out Charity Chicks Houston online at www.charitychickshouston.com to find out how you can get involved.
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gish at the movies By Sarah Gish
ART FILMS ARE GOOD FOR THE SOUL… TAKE A FRIEND TO ONE!
MFAH ♥ JEFF BRIDGES & RIVER OAKS THEATRE ♥ YOU! OK, maybe I am the last to know, but I didn’t realize Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges was in so many films! The folks at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (www.mfah.org) are celebrating that fact this month with special screenings of some of his 75 films this month, chosen with the Houston Film Critics Society; see their website for the full schedule. “Latin Wave: New Films from Latin America” wraps up on Sunday, May 2, at the MFAH with Viajo porque preciso, volto porque te amo (I Travel Because I Have To, I Come Back Because I Love You) at 1pm; Historias Extraordinarias (Extraordinary Stories) at 3pm; Contracorriente (Undertow) at 7:30pm and Jean Charles at 9:30pm, and on Sunday, May 2, they are screening Jean Charles at 1pm; Turistas at 3pm; Contracorriente at 5pm; Gigante at 7pm and Viajo porque preciso, volto porque te amo again at 8:30pm. Rob Arcos is leaving Landmark Theatres to concentrate on his dvd mecca, MOVIES! The Store (www.moviesthestore.com), but the beat still goes on at the River Oaks Theatre (www.landmarktheatres.com), which is opening Academy Award® winner The Secret in their Eyes (5/14) and hosting midnight screenings of The Human Centipede (5/7); Rocky Horror Picture Show (5/15) and A Clockwork Orange (5/28). DIVERSEWORKS and MUCH MORE The economy sucks and tensions are high: these current problems are addressed head on in The Fire Next Time (5/8, 7pm) presented by Real Films (www.realfilms.org); filmmaker Patrice O’Neill will be in attendance. Filmmaker and researcher Dara Greenwald has short films this month in the DiverseWorks (www.diverseworks.org) Flickerlounge. Dara captures her collaborations over the years with groups
like the Pink Bloque and Ladyfest Midwest Chicago. Frenetic Theatre (www.freneticore.net) screens the results of the “48 Hour Film Project Houston” on 5/9, 7pm – you’ll get to see short films written, shot and edited in a single weekend – guerilla filmmaking at its finest! A Village Called Versailles (5/18, 7pm) is this month’s “Community Cinema” selection for the series hosted by HoustonPBS (www.houstonpbs.org) at Rice Cinema (www.ricecinema.rice.edu/). The film takes place in Versailles, New Orleans – home to the densest ethnic Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam and victims of the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. RicOrnel Productions (www.RicOrnelProductions.com) is screening a film by high school students tentatively titled Backstage (5/9, 5pm at Main Street Theater/Chelsea Market). OTHER SCREENINGS & PRESERVATION MONTH
Babies (www.babiesthemovie.com) is coming to town this month (most likely to the Angelika) – it simultaneously follows four babies around the world (Namibia, Mongolia, Japan and the United States) – from birth to first steps. The Aurora Picture Show (www.aurorapictureshow.org) has kid-friendly programs this month (the hilarious and funny “Striking Viking Story Pirates” (5/1, 4pm) at Talento Bilingüe and Supers (5/15, 8pm) at Discovery Green) as well as “Slant 10: Bold Asian American Images Festival” (5/21 and 5/22, 7pm). Angelika Houston (www.angelikafilmcenter.com) is opening Sweetgrass and Iron Man 2 (dates tbd); Robin Hood (5/14); Mid August Lunch (5/21); Sex and the City 2 (5/21) and Looking for Eric (5/28). Last month there was a big furor over potential plans by property owner Weingarten Realty Investors (www.weingarten.com) to demolish the interior of the historic, city-designated landmark Alabama Theatre. At press time, the fate of the theatre’s belly was not known, so I want to let you know about a great way to get involved in proactive preservation: check out a new website developed by the education sub-committee of the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission, www.houstonpreservation.org; you can sign up for their email list online. May is “National Preservation Month” as declared by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, so it’s a great time to get involved and save our landmarks!
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THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON IS STARTING TO WRAP UP FOR A BIT OF A BREATHER BY THE MONTH OF MAY. AND WHILE THE ARTS CALENDAR BY NO MEANS DRIES UP DURING THE SUMMER, IT DOES TEND TO SLOW DOWN. BEFORE FORSAKING THE THEATRE FOR THE BEACH, MAKE MAY A MONTH OF CELEBRATING YOUR FAVORITE PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS AND ENJOY THE DESSERTS FROM THE 2009-2010 SEASON. IT’S QUITE LIKELY THEY’VE SAVED SOME OF THE BEST FOR LAST!
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Dominic Walsh Dance Theater presents Mixed Rep May 6-8 @ 7:30pm This spring mixed repertoire program offers an escape to Europe without leaving the city limits. DWDT brings the choreography of Czech artist Vaclav Kunes to Houston for the first time with the U.S. premiere of his Small Hour, along with revivals of Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti’s provocative Pression, Matthew Bourne’s White Swan duet from Swan Lake and Walsh’s mysterious, yet whimsical I Napoletani which will leave you smiling and craving pizza! Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center (800 Bagby Street) – Tickets starting at $24. To purchase tickets, call 713.315.2525 or visit www.dwdt.org. Unhinged Productions’ Original Piece: Uncivil Unions May 8-30 (Fri-Sat @ 8pm / Sun-Mon @ 7:30pm) Uncivil Unions is a community-based theatre project in response to the national debate on same-sex marriage. The project will involve a team of Unhinged artists exploring our community’s feelings, attitudes and hopes about status, relationships and civil rights. Frenetic Theater (5102 Navigation Blvd.) – $20. For more info, call 832.250.7786 or visit www.comeunhinged.com. Ars Lyrica Houston presents Roman Holiday Sunday, May 9 @ 5pm Clori, Tirsi e Fileno is Handel’s joyous romp through the most thoroughly Roman of Baroque musical genres, the dramatic cantata. Yet, this drama is all comedy as it follows a pretty, but fickle shepherdess through her romantic foibles. The piece features mezzo-soprano Sonja Bruzauskas, soprano Melissa
Givens and countertenor Gerrod Pagenkopf in the title roles. Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center – Tickets $31.25$41.25. Visit www.arslyricahouston.org for tickets and details. Squeeze A Little Harder with Psophonia Dance Company May 14-15, 8pm & 10pm It is everybody’s story rolled into a saucy little burlesque where the art of seduction entices the consumer to buy whatever he/she desires – no matter the cost. If it feels good, do it; get it; buy it. Don’t just look, touch, take – get that house, buy that car, fill your life with stuff. Let Psophonia take you away with a little music, song and dancing showgirls! For in the world of credit, you can buy now and pay later and later and later. Sink into your seat and enjoy the slightly disturbing, but highly alluring world of money, spending and filling the void. Barnevelder Theater (2201 Preston) – Tickets $14 in advance and $16 at the door. Call 713.802.1181 or visit www.psophonia.com for tickets. BooTown’s Houston Fringe Festival May 19-23 BooTown proudly presents the Houston Fringe Festival, an amazing week of brand-spankin’-new theatre, film, performance art, music, dance and whatever else the BooTown crew can get their hands on. Produced and performed by individual artists and some of the wildest groups in the Houston arts scene, The Houston Fringe Festival gives back to the community each year by donating a percentage of the Festival’s profits to a local charitable organization. This year’s beneficiary is the Museum of Cultural Arts, Houston (MOCAH). Check out www.houstonfringefestival.org for tickets and more info.
Houston Grand Opera’s Tosca at Miller May 21 & 22 @ 8pm Houston Grand Opera brings Puccini’s timeless drama about cheating and doubt to the Greater Houston community under the stars. Eric Melear conducts the production, which features Cynthia Clayton, Hector Vasquez, Alexey Dolgov, the HGO Orchestra, Chorus, and Children’s Chorus, as well as members of the Studio. Miller Outdoor Theatre – Free. www.milleroutdoortheatre.org
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BYE-BYE BOOKS, HOMEWORK AND EXAMS – HELLO SUMMER VACATION! OH, YES, SUMMERTIME… IT’S DEFINITELY GLEE-TIME FOR KIDS, AND AT TIMES, GLOOM TIME FOR WORKING PARENTS, ESPECIALLY IF FAMILY VACATION TIME IS LIMITED TO ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS. WHAT TO DO WITH THE REMAINING 67 DAYS? DON’T PANIC! THERE ARE ANY NUMBER OF SUMMER CAMPS IN TOWN THAT CAN PROVIDE YOUR HIGH-SPIRITED, ENERGETIC AND CURIOUS CHILD WITH PLENTY OF FUN ENTERTAINMENT, AND GIVE YOU A LITTLE PEACE OF MIND.
By Pixie Ibañez
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS STEVE IRWIN HOUSTON ZOO Camp Zoofari is an actionpacked, hands-on, weeklong day camp for kids ages 4-12. Kids learn about the natural world, wildlife conservation and the animals that call the Houston Zoo home. These educational, funfilled camps fill quickly, so be sure to register soon! www.houstonzoo.org
FOR THE INTELLECTUAL ALBERT EINSTEIN HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SIENCE Super Hero Science Camp, from Spider-Man (venomous arachnids) to Batman (vampire bats), you’ll experience some of the exciting science that super heroes use daily. Discover the science of cold as you explore Mr. Freeze and the science behind his amazing powers. How does Aquaman breathe underwater? Don’t be a Joker and miss out on this one! www.hmns.org
FOR THE BUDDING JULIA ROBERTS TUTS This summer, try something new with performing arts camp at Theatre Under The Stars’ (TUTS) Humphreys School of Musical Theatre, a curriculum for all ages! TUTS will offer a variety of musical theatre classes including Musical Theatre Camp, Camp Broadway and Summer Stock! Participants will develop confidence, foster language arts, increase physical coordination, promote cooperative ensemble attitudes and expand social skills during the rehearsal and performance process. www.TUTS.com
FOR THE PAINTERLY PICASSO ARTMIX Art Mix will feature their 4th Annual “Art Journey Around the World!” Art lovers ages 3-12 will learn about a new destination each week and make awesome art projects inspired by artists from across the globe! Students will build their fine and gross motor skills as well as expand their imaginations. www.artmixlearning.com
SUMMERDAZE FOR THE YOUNG ROLLING STONE DAY JAMS The original rock music day camp brings an outstanding music program to younger musicians in their own communities, teaching any level of music student, beginner to advanced, in electric guitar, bass, keyboard, drums & percussion, horns and vocals. In addition, a new program is beginning for intermediate to advanced guitarists, ages 14-17, called the Ultimate Rock Guitar Seminar, which will include more technical and historical-based instruction during the week. www.dayjams.com
NEED MORE? I suggest this handy dandy little book created by Houstonian Sarah Gish. It has every summer camp in town! www.thesummerbook.com
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FOR THE YOUNG MICHAEL JACKSON PLANET FUNK Planet Funk Academy stays committed to discovering new ways to teach and entertain in the field of urban dance. The Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance Camp will be offered for Int./Adv. dancers, ages 13-18. Planet Funk will also be conducting a Kid’s Hip Hop Dance Camp for ages 8-12. Each camp will have a Dance Showcase at the end of the week to demonstrate what they have learned in class. www.planetfunkacademy.com
FOR THE ASPIRING BOBBY FLAY YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY Young Chefs Academy is a cooking school for kids teaching the joy and value of cooking in a fun, safe environment. This summer they bring you Camp-I-Can-Cook Summer Mini Camp program, ages 7 and up, featuring different themes each week, including Cool Treats, Experience Italy, Chocolate Adventure, Celebrity Chefs and more! Cook up some fun this summer at Young Chefs Academy. www.youngchefsacademy.com/ westchasetx
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mini me By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Jackson Potts
This month we are introducing a new column you’ll see pop into an issue here and there. The premise is to feature kids to tweens who are passionate about something. It can be cooking, dancing, swimming, something that they are actively bettering themselves at and pairing them with a mentor in that field. The twist is that our first victim, whose passion is naturally photography, will shoot each subject and mentor.
SUBJECT: JACKSON POTTS MENTOR: JACK POTTS
This father and son share a deeper bond than the obvious. They both love shooting people, and especially a planned set with a purpose. Jackson has been observing his father for years and about 2 years ago, when his interest became apparent to Jack, he took him under his wing and has been giving him assignments on a weekly basis so long as Jackson (who is home-schooled) keeps up with his schoolwork. Jackson’s still working on mastering the difference between ambient and strobe or studio lights, but rather than explaining it, he understands it and executes naturally. Jackson’s already secured a few jobs including a culinary competition and a coffee book on Africa. At the end of August, Jackson along with his father and brother in tow will be off to Africa with an organization called Thrive Africa, which aids education and relief in South Africa. They will be visiting their retreat for a little over a month documenting Jackson’s perspective of the whole experience. When Jackson’s not shooting, he likes to ride his bike and can cook a pretty impressive omelets.
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SHUNTE JONES
age 44 sign Virgo origin Cartagena, Colombia occupation Financial Advisor
age 26 origin Marshall, Texas Home of “The Great Debaters” and Wiley College occupation Sports Financial Advisor
people of houston Photography by Anthony Rathbun
3 BILL SCHNEIDAU age 47 sign Leo origin Native Houstonian occupation Commercial Real Estate
1. PEDRO C. IBAÑEZ •WHAT ATTRACTS YOU TO A PERSON? I know everyone says “sense of humor”…so I’ll say “sense of humor.” •WHAT IS ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT? My Gibson SG Standard electric guitar. •WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? High school talent show, playing my big guitar solo, after the song was over, I found out that my amplifier had gotten unplugged. •WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT? Next to my wedding…returning home after spending two years in Afghanistan. •WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG OUT? Lately, the House of Blues! •HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Subdued chic.
2. SHUNTE JONES •WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TREND? Cowboy boots with tights. •IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WOULD BUY? Suzuki Hayabusa – world’s fastest motorcycle. •WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSICIAN? Billie Holiday. •WHAT WAS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? Got in a fight at the mall with the Easter Bunny. •HOW DO YOU STAY IN SHAPE? Amateur boxing and cardio. •HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Crisp and classic.
3. BILL SCHNEIDAU •WHERE IS YOU FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP? Luke’s Locker. •WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TREND? Casual is always in in Houston. •WHAT WAS THE BEST CONCERT YOU EVER ATTENDED? U2 at Reliant. •WHERE DO YOU PLAN TO GO ON YOUR NEXT VACATION? Colorado.
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kay, so full disclosure comes first here because you and I knew each other growing up and you were friends with my younger brother... but that’s part of it: Do you think that growing up in Galveston with that sort of island isolation we all felt, do you think that’s what fueled you to work so hard when you were so young? Galveston was a great place to grow up… it’s a nice little community where everyone knows each other and helps each other out. But being an island, by nature it separates you from other communities. When I was a teenager and began playing in clubs in Houston also, I was exposed to so much more great music and so many great artists like Joe Hughes, Johnny Copeland, Albert Collins, that it did fuel me to work and practice hard so I could integrate myself into that much bigger market. I know you played all of the instruments on those first records you made – why did you move away from that? Was it something you had to get out of your system, so to speak? At first it was sort of a natural move for me. I did my very first CD was when I was 17, and I had been practicing multi-tracking (overdubbing) for a few years. So when the opportunity arose to do a CD, I just did what was familiar. Also, since I was such a hermit at that age, locking myself in my room to practice all the time, I didn’t really know many musicians to record with either. Years later, I realized that there are so many talented musicians who can record the parts better than I can, and also bring a different flavor to a song. I did go back to that formula – playing most of the instruments – on Ain’t Just Temporary, and I think it was mostly out of convenience. I had years to learn and improve my writing, arranging and instrumental skills. Not only that, but I had to record AJT very quickly, as I was against a deadline. So it was quick and easy for me to do the parts, since I did most of it at home on my laptop. I guess things go in circles… history repeats itself. I know that your dad was taking you to some of the blues clubs in Houston when you were really young, and you ended up playing in some of those – do you make a habit of going back to some of the ones that are still open today? Unfortunately most have closed or changed now. I have fond memories of Club Matinee, where I could jam with Joe Hughes and Johnny Copeland. Also, Rockefeller’s is where I met Bo Diddley, and got to play with him there a handful of times. I met Albert Collins and Bobby Bland there too. We spoke about Galveston earlier… I miss the Balinese Room so much. What a great piece of history! Touring in the U.S., it seems like you spend a lot more time out west than out east – why is that? Have those states just nurtured your music more than the eastern U.S.? It has nothing to do with the people or the venues we play. It just happened that my first national booking agent was in Santa Cruz, so she was naturally connected with the music scene in California. So my first tours were mostly playing festivals and clubs in California. My next agent was in Colorado, so there was emphasis on western dates there as well. Because of those western festivals early in my touring career, it’s just been a little easier to tour there. We do tour out east; it’s just been a little slower to build up momentum. Ironically, the most concentrated and convenient area for U.S. touring is the Midwest, so we spend a lot of time in the middle states.
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LOOMIS Interview by Lance Scott Walker | Photography by Anthony Rathbun | Shot on location at Isabella Court
And then you go out and play in England and Australia – how did you develop those fan bases? We did our overseas tours grass roots. I work with great booking agents who have the same no-nonsense approach as I do. Book the tour dates, advertise, promote and then play every gig like it’s your last on Earth. After the first time in a new place, it gets easier because word spreads quickly in every community. We’ve been really lucky and met so many supportive people. But how does the music translate across the pond? I mean your music is admittedly a hybrid, but Houston blues has always been its own thing that’s always been so Houston-centric for decades. My stuff is definitely a hybrid. My roots are blues, but I also inject some soul, funk and rock into my music. I was nervous the first time I went to the UK because the British and Europeans are very academic about American blues and roots music. They tend to like their blues more on the traditional side, so I didn’t know what to expect. Fortunately, they loved it, and it further proved my theory that if you are confident, you love what you do, and you do it 110%, you’ll be much more successful than trying to tailor what you do to fit a certain group of people, or to fit in with what’s “hot” at the moment. Now we’re playing bigger venues and festivals overseas, and it’s getting better every time. www.hamiltonloomis.com
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The Urban MarkeT O by Reyne Haines | Photography by Julie Landreth of Julie Landreth
NE OF THE FINEST ANTIQUE SHOWS IN HOUSTON OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE BUYING PUBLIC MAY 15 AND 16. THIS IS NOT JUST ANY ANTIQUES SHOW, BUT ONE FILLED WITH HIGH PROFILE ANTIQUES DEALERS. MOST ARE FROM TEXAS, BUT YOU WILL ALSO FIND DEALERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. THEY ARE BRINGING SOME OF THEIR BEST INVENTORY TO HOUSTON FOR ONE DAY, WELL…AND ONE EVENING.
This year marks the first time this show has been open more than a day. For a fee ($25), early buyers can bring their pocketbooks and shop for 2 hours from 4-6pm on May 15. It gives shoppers an exclusive opportunity over the Sunday crowd. There will also be hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beverages for the early-bird shoppers. The show is held outdoors, under tents, north of the Heights in the Knights of Columbus Field. What can you expect to find at the show? First of all, great deals! These dealers have essentially one day to unload a ton of merchandise. That means lots of great things to acquire, and dealers should be willing to negotiate. I spoke with the show promoter, Jackie Sharbrough, and she told me, “Many in this crowd are on a quest. They are regulars to the show and they know the deals you can find at this antique market.” That’s great
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news for buyers in this topsy-turvy economy. Everyone is looking for a bargain and apparently, this is the place to find it. Second, a vast array of merchandise such as fine art, antiques and decorative objects, along with furniture, are a fit for most any style home. Much of the merchandise brought to The Urban Market is fresh from Europe. Several dealers travel abroad a few times a year to hand pick furniture, sculpture, porcelains and fabrics to bring back to the states to sell. Another thing to consider, if contemplating buying antiques for your home, is they’re environmentally friendly. Antiques are one of the oldest forms of “green.” Beyond being “recycled products” they also represent a piece of history. There is a story behind each and every piece! Be it the history behind the artist that created it or the family that owned it before you. Finally, unlike a new piece of furniture or porcelain, when you acquire antiques you know that they retain their value as you drive away from the show. And three months from now, chances are they will still have the same value. Three years from now not only should they still be worth what you paid, but most often they have appreciated in value as well.
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GET SHOPPING! The Urban Market 607 E. Whitney, Houston, TX 77022 For directions, or a list of dealers, please visit their website at www.theurbanmarkethouston.com. Show hours: May 15, 4-6pm - May 16, 9am-4pm Rain or shine - Sunday admission $5. Children are free. Reyne Haines is an appraiser, published author and television personality. Please contact her with any questions at reyne@reyne.com.
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destination By Nadia Michel
I ♥ BEIRUT HOT SUMMER NIGHTS AND DAYS ARE EASY TO COME BY IN LEBANON’S GLAMOROUS CAPITAL
IN 2009, THE NEW YORK TIMES RANKED BEIRUT AS NUMBER ONE ON ITS "44 PLACES TO GO" LIST. A FEW MONTHS LATER, A VISITING CNN REPORTER CALLED BEIRUT THE "BEST PARTY CITY" WHEN HE STUMBLED UPON THE DAILY BEACH PARTIES ANIMATING THE INFAMOUS MEDITERRANEAN COASTLINE – REPLETE WITH TINY BIKINIS, DJS AND FREELY FLOWING COCKTAILS. INDEED, DESPITE YEARS OF POLITICAL UNREST, INSTABILITY AND WARS, BEIRUT REMAINS A RED HOT DESTINATION. And it’s not just the parties. Lebanon is abounding in culture and history. On the pop culture stage, the Lebanese are always on the forefront. Lebanese jeweler Mouawad is famous for creating Victoria’s Secret $10 million Millennium bra in 2000. Heidi Klum has since collaborated with the company on several jewelry collections. Designer Elie Saab made international headlines in ’02 when Halle Berry sported a much-talked-about sheer-bodice gown. Saab has since designed gowns for everyone from Angelina Jolie to Beyoncé. Carrie Underwood made the “Best Dressed” list at this year’s Grammy awards wearing a Zuhair Murad gown – another Beirut-based fashion designer who is a favorite of Hollywood A-listers. Over the last 5000 years, Lebanon has been home to Phoenicians perfecting the alphabet. It has been conquered by Greeks, Romans, Arabs and the Ottomans. Today, tourists are rediscovering Lebanon’s archeological sites, enjoying its gracious population and indulging in an unsurpassed variety and quality of life’s pleasures. WHERE TO STAY The Four Seasons (1418 Professor Wafic Sinno Avenue, tel. 961 1 761000) has a brand-new seafront property offering classic luxury and ultra-modern amenities. The Movenpik (General de Gaulle Avenue, tel. 961 1 869 666) is a Swiss-owned resort style property which has become a Beirut institution. The hotel provides access to water sports and has a summer camp for the kiddos. For a boutique experience, Le Gray (Marty’s Square, tel. 961 1 971 111) is a gorgeous, newly opened, centrally located, Campbell Gray property. It offers a rooftop pool, panoramic views and everything from a cigar lounge to Bar 360, a circular glass-enclosed party space featuring a blue-lacquered grand piano and color-lit tables. To escape the hustle and bustle, head for the hills. In this tiny country, everything is just a short drive away. Nestled in Lebanon’s luscious green mountains is the Intercontinental Hotel at Mzaar (tel. 961 9 340 100). A ski resort by winter and a mountain playground by summer, temperatures here are a few degrees cooler than in the city. Locals and expats in Rovers and Cayennes gather here to enjoy art fests and hiking. We rented ATVs and hired a guide who took us on
a magnificent ride to the top of the mountain. Fresh air and a fabulous breakfast buffet make this place a worthwhile trek. For anything that might ail you, don’t miss the locallyproduced herbal tea. NIGHTLIFE In Beirut, there is a parallel world which exists only at night. On one evening at Centrale Restaurant and Bar (Rue Mar Maroun, tel. 961 3 915 925), the outdoor dining area was still being set up when we arrived at 9pm, and it was only
after speaking to the manager that we got the bartender to whip us up a batch of mojitos. A lounge-like elevator took us up to the freestanding capsule-like bar. Feeling as if we were in some kind of dramatic movie, we munched on carrots and sipped on potent cocktails to the sound of some American blues. By 11pm, the whole place was brimming with dancing diners. Music Hall (Starco Ctr., tel. 961 3 807555) is a cabaret-style music theatre and one of Beirut’s trendiest spots. Up to twelve acts perform each night, keeping revelers highly entertained until the wee hours. The aptly
named Sky Bar (Biel Ctr., tel. 961 3 939191), described as one of the best bars in the world by World’s Luxury Guide, is set on the roof of a downtown high rise and offers panoramic views of Beirut. Local celebs, TV stars and Western tourists head to Sky Bar to indulge in champagne, sushi and non-stop electro beats. WHERE TO PLAY The center of Beirut, known as Solidaire, is a hot spot for locals and tourists alike. Historic architecture was restored in 2000, with careful attention to maintaining both the original facades and a few war markings. Cobblestone streets are lined with cafes and shops. Veiled Saudi tourists puff on sheeshas (middle eastern water pipes) while girls in platform sandals and awesome blowouts pop into Aishti, a local luxury department store, looking for the latest Chloe handbag. For a perfect day of sea and sand, Lebanon has numerous beach clubs. Our new favorite is the recently opened Lazy B (Jiyeh, tel. 961 70 950 010), just south of Beirut. An oasis of natural calm, the property has outdoor showers equipped with olive oil soap and strewn with pink flower petals. A collection of antique dressers set outside make for the most pleasant grooming ever. There are hammocks and sling chairs shaded by palm leaves. Natural pools filled with tiny fish are a unique swimming experience. A saltwater infinity pool is also available, in case you grow weary of fish nibbling at your toes. Try a glass of local wine producers Ksara’s Sunset rose while lounging on the poolside daybeds. (Notice the real glass drink ware! “Danger” has a whole other meaning in a country that has been plagued by wars!) Riviera (Paris Avenue, tel. 961 1 373 210) is a downtown fixture where girls with enormous cleavage and suspiciously perfect noses allegedly change bikinis and heels several times during the day. This hotel pool is classic Beirut, a remnant of the “Paris of the Middle East” period. For a more local experience, a stop at Tyre’s public beach is an interesting choice. The vast, white sand beach is about one hour south of Beirut. Fully veiled women mesh with young tanned, fit joggers and jet setters alike. Just watch your step during July’s jellyfish invasion. FOR MORE INFO, go to www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb.
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ABEJAS BOUTIQUE - 5600 Kirby Drive 713.522.3025 ANTHROPOLOGIE - 10-127 City Centre 713.973.0561 LOEHMANN’S - 9347 Katy Freeway 713.932.8016 NORDSTROM - 5192 Hidalgo St. 832.201.2700 DSW - 9419 Katy Freeway 713.465.8923
Styling by Beatrice Valencia Photography by Gabriella Nissen Illustration by Cynthia Bogart
THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO HOST A SPRINGTIME GET-TOGETHER. SPRING IN TEXAS IS AMAZING. ENJOY THE WILDFLOWERS BLOOMING, THE SUN BEAMING AND TAKE YOUR FÊTE OUTSIDE!
This linen top is anything but the norm with cute details along the sleeves and hemline. Magnolia Pearl linen top @ Abejas Boutique
“BE LIKE A FLOWER AND TURN YOUR FACE TO THE SUN.” – Kahlil Gibran
Switch out your baby blues for some crisp, clean white jeans. A Flare style is universally flattering and awakens a boho spirit for the summer. Seven “Dojo” Jean @ Loehmann’s My favorite part of summer – WEDGES. There’s something about a little wedge that makes you look and feel more put together than a flat sandal. Plus they’re comfortable and easy to walk in. Mia wedge @ DSW The organic nature of the bottle was what first attracted me to it but the refreshing scent is what makes it a keeper. L’ Eau d’Issey- Fleur de Bois perfume @ Nordstrom These flower posts are statement earrings and the only accessory you need to complete the outfit. Daisy flower posts @ Anthropologie I love how hip their designs are. It’s a new take on classic invitations. Your guests won’t forget to mark their calendars for this fête. Iomoi invitations @ www.iomoi.com
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CRACK Art Direction By Alex Rosa Photography by Sofia van der Dys
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There’s noThing like a perfecTly bound brand new book To inspire The senses. from The smell of The paper, To The feel of The slick pages To The crunch of The bind breaking in….we can’T geT enough. here are a few of our sTaffers’ faves, coffee Table or bedside Table worThy.
Pancha Tantra, Walton Ford @ Sloan Hall; Stencil 101 Décor, Ed Roth @Kuhl-Linscomb; Living In Bahia, Monica Lima @ Kuhl-Linscomb; Pictorial Webster’s, John M. Carrera @ Kuhl-Linscomb; More Things Like This, Editors of McSweeneys @ Kuhl-Linscomb; Bird, Andrew Zuckerman @Sloan Hall.
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A rt i st i c endeavors a mere sampling of creativity at work and play ensues in the following pages. Join us as we follow students dancing towards their dreams; award-winning music churned out in the Houston area for over 69 years; local women making strides in the film industry and the promotion of the arts making art accessible to everyone.
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Dancing with the StarS By Sarah Gajkowski-Hill Photography by Sofia van der Dys A GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL DANCERS ENTERTAINING AT VIP EVENTS (TIMELESS AFRICA, ZOO BOO AND ZOOBILEE AT THE HOUSTON ZOO, THE MAYOR’S GALA CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND THE GRAND OPENING OF HERMANN PARK PLAZA) MIGHT ACTUALLY BE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ALDINE ISD. THEY HAVE WRITTEN THEIR OWN PIECES, CHOREOGRAPHED WITH THEIR FELLOW STUDENTS AND PERFORMED FOR CONVOCATIONS, RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONIES, VIP PARTIES FOR THE MAYOR’S OFFICE AND THE LIGHTING OF THE HOTEL ZAZA MECOM FOUNTAINS. INSTEAD OF A HOMECOMING GAME EACH FALL, CARVER MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, A MAGNET SCHOOL FOR TECHNOLOGY AND THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS THAT DOESN’T HAVE A FOOTBALL TEAM, INSTEAD TREATS THEIR HOMECOMING ROYALTY TO AN HOUR AND A HALF OF CLASSIC AND MODERN DANCE.
Megan Marcano, a twelfth grader at Carver Magnet High School, has just been accepted to the dance program at Southern Methodist University – which is a nearly impossible feat for a female because of the fierce competition for available spaces. She will be well-prepared for the college curriculum as the Carver dance program enforces a strict “no pass/no play” policy and emphasizes education first and foremost. The discipline of dance, the artistic director reasons, will help these students become the best and brightest in whatever their chosen career path. However, after watching a performance, it’s hard to imagine these young people as anything but professional dancers. Some started as young as fourth grade in the after-school and summer classes that train and prepare the dancers for the high school program’s atmosphere of a professional company. Others have only been with the program for a few years of high school. “We believe in fostering a child’s inner creativity, providing an opportunity to develop strong dance technique and combining that with the child’s unique characteristics,” says the director, Sarita Salinas. The Carver Dance Company is about “leadership, individual responsibility, improving how students relate to others and, most importantly, to have fun with something they are passionate about,” she explains. Indeed the atmosphere of the studio in the Acres Homes area of Aldine is more like that of a preparatory academy than an urban school. Perfectly postured students in black leotards stretch and arabesque as per the directions of a fellow student leader. Salinas, who won dancing awards during her educational career, taught a young dancer named Crystal Reyna-Reyes at Carver. Years after Salinas won the prestigious Leman Award at Texas Woman’s University, Reyna-Reyes went on to win it as well. Instead of pursuing a career with a professional troupe, Reyna-Reyes returned to create the program at Carver with her former mentor. The girls are fearless and their unbounded curiosity leads them to experiment with new and exciting techniques, undeterred. It’s this kind of creativity that led several of them to incorporate stiltwalking, a difficult feat requiring the balance and gracefulness of a professional dancer, and German Wheels into their performances. On the day I was fortunate enough to visit, one of the young ladies, Brooke Bass, was especially poised despite the fact she was outfitted in an ornate giraffe costume created especially for one of the school’s homecoming productions entitled Who’s Zoo, choreographed by Cristobal Marquez, a guest choreographer and director from the Salt Lake City Ballet. The girls and a handful of incredible male dance students alternate days of ballet, modern dance, African dance and flamenco practice. Diversity is the key to adult life reasons the program, and the more one can excel at – in the broadest sense of the word – will benefit them both in their personal lives and their careers. You may have already caught them in their opulent costumes mimicking the gracefulness of rainforest animals, teaching children to dance to Thriller at the Houston Zoo, or towering above the crowd in performer’s stilts. You can experience their performances throughout the summer. Look for them at the Houston Public Library in May and at the Mayor’s 4th of July Celebration Chevy Freedom Over Texas Kids Stage. For an unforgettable experience, you can also attend one of their original performances next fall. They have developed their own show entitled Wendy. Basically a gendermodified Peter Pan, it features female roles for all the traditional young boy parts in the story and Wendy is the incorrigible child who never wants to grow up. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A DONATION, PLEASE VISIT: http://schools.aldine.k12.tx.us/webs/002/dance.htm may 10 | www.002mag.com .45
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HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE:
Putting Houston on tHe (art) maP By Nadia Michel | Photography by Beryl Striewski
THE HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE (HAA), NOW IN ITS FOURTH YEAR, DISTRIBUTES $10 MILLION IN GRANTS TO OVER 250 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ARTISTIC LIFE IN THE HOUSTON REGION THROUGH PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES AND ALLIANCES. “IT IS SO GRATIFYING TO SEE ALL OUR PARTNERSHIPS COMING TO FRUITION,” SAYS JONATHAN GLUS, CEO OF HAA. HAA collaborates with organizations like Downtown Houston Partnership and Buffalo Bayou Partnership for its Civic Art + Design Program, helping to manage the City of Houston’s Civic Art Ordinance. 1.75 percent of all qualified capital improvement projects funding is reserved for art acquisition, professional restoration and treatment. “We bring art to the public eye and assist in building infrastructure designed by artist teams,” says Glus. MUST-SEES A recent collaboration with the Houston Airport System has transformed Hobby Airport into a destination itself. Local artists, Carter Ernst and Paul Kittleson, were commissioned to create Take-off, an enormous steel nest at the airport’s Broadway entrance. “I’m sure this will become an iconic image of the airport,” says Glus. Napa Valley’s Gordon Huether’s Over Houston is a selection of abstract aerial photographs of Houston transcribed into alternating, vividly colored, hand-blown glass panels from Europe, lining the connector bridge walkway. And Roman artist Luca Buvoli is poised to complete his large installation – Vector HH – this summer. A visually dynamic structure of a human figure, flying with open arms, is to be suspended over the new escalator leading to the baggage claim area. “I am really proud of the quality of the artwork,” says Glus. HAA’s creative maneuvering has also landed Rice University a collaboration with acclaimed Texas artist James Surls. The outdoor public art exhibit, entitled Magnificent Seven: Houston Celebrates Surls (on view through August 31), includes seven large-scale sculptures previously on display along New York’s lofty Park Avenue. “This is an important exhibit because many Houston residents and artists have been directly impacted by Surls and his work.”
MIXING BUSINESS WITH ART Business Volunteers for the Arts (BVA) is a national program in which HAA takes part. “We provide a matching service for business professionals who are interested in volunteering for the arts,” says Glus. Typical projects can include business and marketing plans, PR/communications, strategic plans or analysis of financial system, for example. “People come from all over the world to work in Houston’s oil and gas industry and this is a great way to get plugged in to your city,” according to Glus. HAA also accepts donations and private funding. TRAINING GROUND In addition to facilitating collaborations that enhance the city’s art scene, HAA offers programs to assist in the logistical growth of nonprofit arts organizations. “The Management Assistance and Organizational Development Enterprise (MODE) is designed for mature, working 501(c)3s who are poised to move into the second generation of the organization’s life,” explains Glus. “Usually, they have maybe one person on full-time staff and need to expand organizationally.” Past participants include DiverseWorks and Musiqa, which is about is about to graduate from the program. GETTING A GRANT HAA is currently accepting applications from artists looking for individual grants. Glus suggests getting in contact with the civic arts staff to learn about the process in advance. “There are plenty of artists we would like to support in our gallery whose work would not necessarily translate into civic design,” adds Glus. “We are committed to having a strong presence of Houston artists, but also international artists, because that is also Houston.” Nonprofit organizations are also encouraged to apply for the MODE program. HAA will be conducting summer interviews for the next classes.
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oming up in Houston in the early ’90s, I think a lot of smaller bands were always wary of SugarHill because it seemed like such a professional place to go when so many bands had limited resources, but it seems like in recent years that illusion is gone and that a lot of younger bands are recording there. Did you make a conscious effort to get those bands in the studio? Well, that was an illusion, because we always have kind of done people at the top of their game, but all through the history of the business, there’s been a huge tie to the community in doing local acts. I think that’s becoming a heck of a lot better known now due to some really conscious decisions we made in the business when we saw that a lot of the recording was going to be shifting away from major, big box recording studios to peoples’ homes because the software and hardware was getting so inexpensive. We decided to become the clearinghouse for information as to how to do that. Get behind it, knowing that more people that were recording either because they couldn’t afford it at the studio or because it was just sort of a hobby… there were going to be parts of things that they still wanted to do at big facilities, so we just started to publish a lot of information as to how to work back and forth, and we answered a lot of questions for people and so we got a kind of a reputation as friendly to people that were trying to do it themselves. And that put us a thousand miles ahead of the pack because at that time our competitors were eagerly trying to keep their business and pooh pooh recording at home. They still wanted to be the high priest in the temple of sound, and that paradigm is long gone.
DAN WORKMAN of
SugarHill StudioS Photography by Kennon Evett | Interview by Lance Scott Walker
“Live From SugarHill” would seem to have been a huge player – bands come in and play, they get familiar with the studio, not to mention the promo from the show itself… Right, we’ve made some conscious decisions to feature some of the more up and coming indie bands in town alongside of some national acts so… it does, it puts them in that context and more importantly, it puts other people in the position of seeing that can happen and that it’s not inconsistent with who we are to really work with people at the very beginning of their career. In talking about that, and educating people about music in general, Andy [Bradley] and Roger [Wood] have their book coming out [“House of Hits”], and that’s obviously going to reach those who have been around and have embraced Houston’s deep music history, but do you think they’ll find an audience in the younger bands you’re working with now? That’s an interesting point – I hadn’t really thought of the book as a vector towards younger people, but you know, in music there’s always this real, conscious desire to link yourself to the history of… sort of like your branch of the musical family tree. When I was a kid, all the psychedelic rock and hard rock – we could link it back to stuff we were listening to in the ’50s, and where that came from in the ’40s… it’s always been a way to sort of legitimize who you are and it’s to recognize the foundations on which your particular style was founded. The book really works on a lot of different levels; it works as an academic piece because it’s an exhaustive discography of hit records that were done [at SugarHill], an exhaustive search of all the people who’ve ever worked there as engineers, previous owners… so there’s an awful lot of information in it.
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On top of that, using that information, are just wonderful, wonderful stories that are really accessible to anybody. I think that one of the people that’ll be really interested in it is people who may have a long history of music in Houston but don’t know where they fit in. I think that if the younger acts do read it, the one thing it shows them is ‘look, this is the history, and you are making the current history – so make it count…’ As in, the buildings get demolished, but the music will stay. The art that comes out of Houston is one of the things that’s pervasive, and won’t be made into a parking lot next month (laughs). It’s funny, that’s also our thinking behind the show, “Live From SugarHill,” because secretly, the star of the show is actually Studio A. It is the context in which so many hit records have been cut, and you sort of look through the lens and peer at these new acts, or people that are coming to Houston to do the show. It’s unlike any other show – we don’t clean the place up; it looks exactly like after we finished the last session and started the next show. There’s not a lot of pretense behind it, it’s like our music scene in Houston. Just keeps churning away. Right, we just sort of keep churning away and every once in a while we’ll spin off a new planet into this greater solar system of the music world. The idea that there’s not much going on in Houston is not fair even to the beginnings of some sort of inquiry. I mean there’re so many different types of music in Houston. I mean we’re one of the epicenters of the noise bands and experimental music world. Nobody even knows that, you know? One would hope that the more and more that stuff gets recorded, the more people know that locally. I would hope so. It would mean something in my world. Because we are an abundant city, a lot of us are preoccupied, and that even means musicians. There’s some successful people here in certain genres that are totally unaware of what’s happening just one tiny molecular movement to the left… there’s this whole new thing that’s going on that they may not be aware of. That’s another thing that the studio kind of allows us to do, is to profile a lot of the different, diverse things that are going on. And I guess that diversity, ultimately, is going to keep us very, very healthy.
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WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION HOUSTON:
Keeping it “reel” By Nadia Michel
BORN OUT OF NECESSITY IN 1973 IN LOS ANGELES, WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION INCLUDES 10,000 MEMBERS INTERNATIONALLY. “WHEN IT WAS FIRST FOUNDED IN L.A., WOMEN HAD NO OTHER JOBS IN THE BUSINESS OTHER THAN ACTING,” SAYS JOLENE MCMASTER, PRESIDENT OF WIFT HOUSTON. HOUSTON FINALLY GOT ITS OWN CHAPTER IN 1995, WHEN THE 501(C)(3) WAS CHARTERED IN AN EFFORT TO BRING TOGETHER LOCAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES EVERYONE FROM PROFESSIONAL WRITERS TO SPECIAL-EFFECTS EDITORS TO MAKE-UP ARTISTS, WHO LOOK TO WIFT FOR JOB POSTINGS AND INDUSTRY NEWS. Contrary to what the name might insinuate, WIFT is not just for women. “About 20% of our members are men,” says McMaster. The inclusion of men initially came about as members sought mentorship. “Since so many in the business were men, we needed to learn from those who were already working,” explains McMaster. WIFT strongly encourages networking among members.
College) trains the crew base and Houston Art Institute is graduating its first Digital Filmmaking class. If we can keep them here we can grow the industry.” WIFT also maintains the Deborah Duncan Scholarship Fund, offering a scholarship for a qualifying student currently enrolled in related programs. “It’s a great thing to add on their résumé,” says McMaster.
SHOWCASING HOUSTON’S FINEST As part of its mission, WIFT aims to recognize and encourage the contributions of women in the field, especially Houston residents and natives. To promote the work, the organization often hosts film preview screenings, usually with the filmmaker, writer or producer present. The Reel Stars of Texas Awards is another way WIFT highlights local talent who’ve made it in the industry. A porcelain statuette designed by Houston sculptor Edward L. Hankey was awarded to Shelley Duvall in 2002 and to two Houstonians – Grey’s Anatomy’s Chandra Wilson and Isaiah Washington – in 2006. “Next time, we would like to honor Dennis Quaid or the Quaid Brothers, Phylicia Rashad and Deborah Allen, or maybe Beyoncé,” ponders McMaster.
PROPPING UP TALENT The WIFT Houston 100-Mile Short Script Competition is an exciting opportunity for aspiring script writers. The winning short script will be produced by WIFT Houston and Irony Coast Productions, with local professional cast and crew, and be shot digitally with a budget of $10,000. The writer will also win $500 in cash. Writers who submit a script must be members of WIFT and live within a 100-mile radius of Houston. For details and submission forms, email wifth@yahoo.com. Deadline is May 15, 2010.
EDUCATION: THE ABC’s OF FILM AND TELEVISION WIFT’s current focus is on a new educational program. Slated as the Art, Business and Craft of Television, the series will include ten yearly events, each focusing on a different aspect of the business. With reasonable registration fees, the classes and seminars will include guest speakers and will be open to the public. To encourage further development, WIFT works closely with local schools. “HCC (Houston Community
COMING UP NEXT… With newly jacked-up incentives for production in Texas, Women in Film and Television Houston may be in for quite a ride. With 175 members and counting, WIFT is laying the groundwork for a possible growth spurt. “Reimbursement for film and television production in Texas was increased last year to 15.5%,” says the president of WIFT. That is a huge increase over the previous 6.5%. “We have indications that some of the studios may be looking here for upcoming productions.” And why not? “Houston is rich in stories and we should be producing right here,” she adds.
For more information on WIFT Houston programs, log onto www.wift-houston.org.
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things i like love By Carla Valencia de Martinez Photography by Gabriella Nissen
I will never stop preaching to you about how fabulous it is to live in a city that is so GREEN. And, no, I don’t mean green as in the “save the world” green. Houston is so lush, and in the heart of the city! We are blessed to have such amazing facilities as Memorial Park and the Houston Arboretum. Thank you for supporting the 4 the Park Fun Run last month. You helped us double last year’s numbers! NOW, 002houston magazine is proud to sponsor Tails on the Trails! Join us on Saturday, June 5, bring your furry tailed friend to the Houston Arboretum on National Trail Day, and enjoy a pooch-friendly fashion show, bites, drinks and some fur-iendly conversation! Check out the website for cost (yes, that’s how the Arboretum is able to function; unfortunately money doesn’t grow on all those trees!) www.houstonarboretum.com. And for the record, that is my sweet little Murci in the picture! Keratin is popping up everywhere. If it’s managed to help my hair, why not my nails? Barielle’s Protect Plus color nail strengthener helps nails become stronger and more break-resistant. The formula is thick and smooth and the three colors are perfect for everyday. Beige is photographed. Available at www.barielle.com.
It doesn’t get more chic (or less painful) than signing your life away with a beautiful pen. Jonathan Adler has just added these babies to his repertoire. Available at Bering’s. 1800 Tequila’s artist collaborations are bar-worthy containers. The limited edition of 11 artists’ works, chosen from over 15,000 submissions, grace the bottles from 1800’s premium Silver Tequila. Added value – the stopper doubles as the perfect pour.
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Hail Merry’s raw and organic treats hail from Dallas, created by raw chef Susan O’Brien. Her wholesome snacks taste anything but good for you, but in fact, in their essence they are. I am obsessed with the Blonde Macaroons and Grawnola 369 Orange Cranberry. All the products are raw or dehydrated at very low temperatures to protect the integrity of all the yummy healthy goodness in them. Available in the refrigerated section at Whole Foods, by the yogurts, or www.hailmerry.com.
I love natural scents. Dirt, water, mulch, fresh grass, anything botanical and I'm a sniffing fool! Liz Earle's Botanical Essence Eau de Parfu. No. 1 is, well pure. Over 98% derived of lavender from France, Turkish damask rose, Italian bergamot and spicy Indonesian Patchouli to name a few. It's great alone or layered under another favorite. www.us.lizearle.com
THE PINK CAN IS SO RETRO! I CAN SEE MY MOTHER SPRAYING HER PERFECTLY COIFFED HELMET IN A FOG OF SUPER HOLD. THIS STUFF KEEPS ALL MY BABY HAIRS IN CONTROL. AVAILABLE AT ULTA 3. When this Vanishing Creature showed up at our office, I had to keep it under lock and key to ensure it wouldn’t vanish! We are all loving these coca-molded animal heads mounted like a trophy which actually serve as a reminder of the fragility of the ecosystem. 10% of proceeds are donated to Wildlife Trust in aid of all the animals featured. Once it’s gone, flip the lid, add water and drop in the included floating candle. I am seriously considering adding a hook to my fridge wall to mount the rhino, never to be eaten – it’s that beautiful. Available at Blue Leaf. www.blueleafhouston.com
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002 profile By Greg Scheinman Phoebe Tudor photo by Jaime Lagdameo Greg Scheinman is an insurance broker at Insgroup and the host of PROFILE with Greg Scheinman on Houston PBS which airs every Thursday at 10:30pm and Fridays at 11:00pm. He can be reached at gscheinman@insgroup.net www.insgroup.net
PHOEBE TUDOR is on a mission. As the Founding Chairperson of The Julia Ideson Library Preservation Partners project she has taken on the challenge of raising $32 million to renovate Downtown Houston’s historic library. Phoebe is not one to simply attend the ball, she runs it. With heart, dedication and commitment she brings the substance as well as the style. Phoebe was recognized as a Presidential Scholar in high school; she was an Echols Scholar and earned a B.A.with distinction in art history from the University of Virginia, then an M.S. in historic preservation from Columbia University. Prior to moving to Houston she was the Architectural Historian for the New Orleans Historic Districts Landmarks Commission and worked as a private consultant in historic preservation. Born in Alexandria, Louisiana, and married to her high school sweetheart, Bobby, they have three children. In keeping with her passion for historical
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preservation they reside in a beautiful historical home filled with stunning art and black and white photographs. PROFILE spent the day with Phoebe and got a unique opportunity to tour the Julia Ideson Library with her. Here’s a moment from the show. To see the entire episode and other Profiles tune in to Houston PBS Channel 8 every Thursday at 10:30pm and again on Fridays at 11pm. GREG: Why was the Julia Ideson Library project so important to you? PHOEBE: Well, I was asked by the Mayor, which is a big honor and I have always held a deep interest in historical preservation. The library is a landmark for our community and I felt this was a unique opportunity and challenge to work with the City of Houston and the Public Library department. This is something spe-
cial where we can expand and restore the library and make it a place that so many can enjoy in new and exciting ways. It’s also our history, and the books and documents contained here should have a wonderful home. GREG: It’s a big risk to put yourself out there like this and chair such a big project. How do you decide what risks to take? PHOEBE: We’ve always taken different types of risks. Some of the biggest risks we’ve taken is having lived in so many different places. London, New York and Houston. Those types of risks where you go someplace new, don’t really know people and have to reinvent yourself, make new friends are some of the biggest we’ve taken. So, this type of risk is different and obviously it’s important to be involved. It’s a challenge to raise funds and balance it all but like with most, the reward is great and it’s something we believe in.
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David Michael’s FASHION WEEK
Diary
By David Michael Garcia, owner of David Michael Salon
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S A SALON OWNER, I’M VERY FORTUNATE TO BE INVITED TO ALL SORTS OF INTERESTING EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS I CARRY IN THE SALON, BUT A FEW WEEKS AGO I GOT AN OPPORTUNITY THAT TRUMPED MOST OTHERS: LOS ANGELES-BASED JUAN CARLOS OBANDO WAS SHOWING AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK AND, HIS NUMBER 4 HAIR PRODUCTS (WHICH WE CARRY IN MY SALON) WERE SPONSORING THE SHOW. I was invited to attend and also given the opportunity to go backstage and watch as top NYC stylists and makeup artists created the exciting looks. I arrived in the city on Friday, February 12, and after settling in, took off for Milk Studios in the Meatpacking District for the show. Milk Studios had teamed up with MAC and has become an alternative to Bryant Park, becoming a place where edgier and younger designers show. Being backstage – watching and learning – was amazing. To see trends in progress is really inspirational. It was exciting to watch the techniques they were using and I couldn’t wait to get home and use them on my clients. I’ve always loved taking runway looks and translating them to daily wear. I was able to talk with David Von Cannon, a lead hairstylist, and asked him what the inspiration for the show was. “Sexy, strong and off the face.” I watched as they slicked back the hair, pinned it and started to create pincurls in the back with a really cool double pronged curling iron. (Which I picked up at my favorite beauty supply, Ricky’s, while I was there.) MAC was responsible for the makeup, and Fulvia Farolfi was the key artist. When asked about her inspiration, “It’s the modern woman, very now and sophisticated without looking old.” She also stressed flawless skin with minimal foundation. Jewel tone eyeshadows were the rage and she used no mascara on the models. It was a beautiful smudged green gold on the eyes, and Fulvia used MAC’s new Blackline Pearl Glide Intense Liner – the must-have for the fall.
My experience ended with a front row seat on the runway (not far away from Vogue’s Hamish Bowles, a recent Houston visitor). Obando named the collection “La Poderosa Redux” (translation: the potent one), because the clothes were both tailored and form-fitting. The cuts were perfect. All around me people were oohing and aahing not only about the masterful construction, but also in reaction to the leg braces or “boot extensions” by George Esquivel, paired with Manolo Blahnik’s matching lace-up booties. All in all, an amazing once-in-a-lifetime (well, let’s hope not) experience. I can’t wait to go back. And in the meantime, I can’t wait to bring some part of that magical day back to Houston and to my clients.
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where to live LAKELAND HEIGHTS IN BRIDGELAND
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New coastal style gated community. Each home is custom designed.
Pure relaxation, warm coastal breezes, endless ocean views, a prestigious West Beach address. A five-star resort – for living. A home away from home.
AMENITIES
Most homes will be a five-minute walk from shopping and dining at the Lakeland Village Center. Abundant parks and green space enhance the landscape, as does a meandering waterway trail. The Festival Park pavilion will stage concerts and plays, while the Great Lawn has a formal garden and room to play. Rabbit Run also provides plentiful open space. Minutes away is Lakeland Activity Center, with a resort-style pool, tennis, paddleboats, fitness center and more.
Two lakes, party pavilion, jogging trail, palm trees, tropical landscaping, controlled access gates, wood floors, granite, stainless steel, natural stone, custom tile designs, backyards, garages, jetted tubs, huge closets, 10- to 18-foot ceilings, expansive windows, wired as smart houses.
Diamond Beach is a destination for everyone. Featuring the only indoor pool of its kind, year-round water enjoyment takes on a grand aesthetic, with a 300-foot outdoor pool and 750-foot lazy river. Let the little ones play in the Kids Klub, the older ones hang in the game room, while you unwind in the fitness center. There is also a cinema, a wine room, The Chocolate Spa and Bar None – Galveston’s only beach bar.
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Homes priced from the $160,000s by David Weekley Homes. Brick, wood or stone exterior cladding, private rear lanes.
One-, two- and three-bedroom town homes
Diamond Beach is the first of its kind in Galveston. There are 117 units, all of which have majestic ocean views.
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Near U.S. 290 on Fry Road, Bridgeland is convenient to dining, retail, medical facilities, worship centers and much more.
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45 miles south of Houston at the west end of Galveston, on the Seawall, direct access to the beach, close to Moody Gardens, Mosquito Café and The Strand.
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From the $160,000s to $300,000s.
Jim Besecker David Weekley Homes Sales Consultant 18203 Long Key Dr., Cypress, TX 77433 281.380.3559
$159,000 to $204,00
Angie Jeter 713.835.2921 | angie@miradorbuilders.com Penelope Brown 713.520.0932 | www.miradorbuilders.com
$400,000 with 90% financing available Martie Terry 10327 FM 3005 Galveston, TX 77554 409.744.3020 | mjtdiamond@randalldavis.com www.diamondbeachgalveston.com
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architecture + design By Beatrice Valencia Photography by Kennon Evett
AquAOVO’s OVOPUR Looking for a water cooler that resembles art more so than that eyesore gallon jug in the corner of your kitchen? Thank us later. Canadian Aquaovo’s Ovopur water filtration system has reinvented the “wheel.” The aesthetically pleasing, nature inspired Ovopur unit crafted from porcelain, glass and metal in a unique egg shape preserves and revitalizes water. The sleek curves prevent stagnation by allowing temperature difference and the normal flow of water to induce a biotic movement. Translating to a reduced risk of bacteria buildup. It’s the natural way to filter your drinking water.
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The filtration process is possible with Ovopur’s one-of-akind AQUACRISTAL. This multilayered filter cartridge is designed to reproduce the basic filtration process of the natural water cycle. The reusable cartridge contains KDF 55, activated carbon, microporous bioceramics and quartz crystal that are tried, tested, first-class filtering materials, proven to remove chemicals and organic pollutants from drinking water.
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REDEYE IPHONE REMOTE CONTROL Why is it that we can never find the remote control but we always seem to have our smartphone glued to our side? Wouldn’t it be great if we could control our appliances with our phone? Now we can, with the RedEye system. Use your iPhone or iPod touch to control your TV, stereo, cable box, DVD player and other devices around your home. Two things are needed: a hardware device and a free iPhone app. After you install the RedEye app you can communicate with the RedEye device over WiFi. The RedEye device then sends out infrared signals to control your equipment. Because the RedEye is in the same room as your equipment, you don’t have to be. Instead, you can control your living room stereo from the kitchen, or turn off the TV upstairs. Each person in your house can use her own iPhone or iPod touch as a controller and more than one controller can interact with your gear simultaneously. $188 | www.thinkflood.com
SPRINT OVERDRIVE 3G/4G MOBILE HOTSPOT Houston, we have a high-speed wireless network – finally! What the city couldn’t deliver a few years ago is now here thanks to offerings from several wireless companies. 4G – the 4th generation of cell signals – promises to deliver superspeedy downloads if you have new gear to receive it. Sprint offers 4G service locally and in 28 markets across the U.S. Coinciding with its service rollout is the Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot launch. The device fits in the palm of your hand and receives both current 3G and new 4G service before sending out a WiFi signal. Up to five WiFi-enabled gadgets can then use the service including laptops, smartphones and cameras. Sprint claims its 4G service is up to 10 times faster than today’s 3G speeds. It may be time to get rid of your DSL. Overdrive Mobile Hotspot $99.99 (with two-year contract) | Sprint 4G data plan starting at $59.99 | www.sprint.com
Sony 3D Bravia TV
tools+toys+ gadgets By Michael Garfield
3D is the hot term now. Why settle for standard 2D when a pair of funky glasses can make things seem to pop out of your TV screen? Sony now offers several 3D TV models that not only display gorgeous video but also look great when turned off thanks to great design. The LX900 offers integrated 3D functionality with Sony’s 3D active shutter glasses and built-in 3D transmitter. Several networks such as ESPN and Discovery Channel will offer 3D programming later this year and “Avatar” kicked off a new genre of 3D movies which will one day be the standard way of filming. The only way to take advantage of 3D, however, is to upgrade your set. Go for at least a 52-inch screen. And stand back. $3,000+ | www.sony.com
T-MOBILE HD2 SMARTPHONE I'll try to write this smartphone review without using the word iPhone. Oops! But for once I finally found a phone that is worth that comparison. T-Mobile recently launched the HTC HD2 and it is indeed smart and sexy. It boasts a gorgeous 4.3-inch touch screen and comes preloaded with a ton of entertainment extras to take advantage of the display and 1GHz processor. That includes two Transformers movies in 800 x 480 resolution with high-quality stereo audio. The HD2 is the first phone to come with Blockbuster’s mobile application for buying and renting movies. The 5-megapixel (yes!) camera with flash takes great pictures, and data transfer is speedy on T-Mobile’s 3G HSDPA network. Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS add to the connectivity options. It runs on Windows Mobile 6.5 and has MS Office Mobile suite that can read, write and edit Office files and MS Exchange support for corporate use. Oh, and the phone works quite well, too. $199.99 w/2 year contract | www.t-mobile.com
MICHAEL GARFIELD is known as "The High-Tech Texan®." His radio program airs on The 9-5-0 weekdays from 9am-11am and Saturdays 11am-2pm. Visit his website at www.hightechtexan.com. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @hightechtexan. 56. may 10 | www.002mag.com
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wise guy
HERE’S TO THE LADIES WHO LUNCH
By Tim Moloney
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ELLO, WISE GUYS AND GALS! YOU’D HAVE TO HAVE BEEN SLEEPING THROUGH MARCH TO NOT SEE ALL THE COVERAGE SURROUNDING THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE/MARCH OF DIMES BEST DRESSED LUNCHEON. EVERY YEAR A SECRET COMMITTEE HONORS OUR TOWN’S SARTORIAL SUPERSTARINAS, AND THIS TIME, FOUR GREAT FRIENDS OF THIS COLUMN MADE THE SHORT LIST: GREGGORY BURK, COURTNEY FERTITTA, COURTNEY HOPSON AND MERELE YARBOROUGH (THEY ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER TO AVOID COUTURE CATFIGHTS). SOME SEE THIS EVENT AS SORT OF AN OUTDATED, ICONOCLASTIC SALUTE TO SHOPPING, BUT IT’S REALLY A TIME WHEN WE HONOR THOSE WHO RAISE MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR THE CHARITIES THAT KEEP HOUSTON GOING…AND ALL THE WHILE, LOOKING GREAT IN THE PROCESS. THESE LEADING LADIES (AND THE REST OF THE LIST) DESERVE OUR PRAISE AND OUR THANKS. MUSEUMS, CULTURAL, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS DON’T JUST FUND THEMSELVES, YOU KNOW.
Oh Man! Speaking of best dressed, have you been to Mortar yet? I’m sure you’ve heard about this Montrose/River Oaks emporium for men that is so tightly edited, so well chosen, that even the displays are enough to make you say, “Damn, I wish I had thought of that!” (They’re from Installations in the Heights.) Forget that Ed Hardy and Affliction crap, Mortar owners, Iris Siff and Sacha Nelson, focus on “relativity, utility and expertise” in their casualwear offerings. You’ll find such critical-and-stylist-darling designers as Kicking Mule (awesome denim), Jutta Neumann (hand-made sandals), Oak, Nice Collective, Property of…(outstanding bags)…and it goes on and on. New merch arrives every day, so plan to check back often. And there’s nothing over $500. I hate when people say “oh, it’s such a New York-like boutique,” because, seriously, folks, there’s a JC Penney in Herald Square now and an Olive Garden in Chelsea. Let’s not overstate the Big Apple. However, this is a friendly, smart sophisticated store for guys right in the heart of Houston – with zero attitude. And most of the labels are exclusives. Run, don’t walk, to Mortar. And while you’re there, check out the Fixed Gear bike shop next door. Mortar, 1844 Westheimer, 713.529.0009 or www.shopmortar.com.
Baked Goods I hate doughnuts. Or donuts. Or even the quaint do-nuts. Talk about heartburn! But I gotta tell you, folks, I am obsessed with Robert Del Grande’s donut offerings at the new RDG + Bar Annie Sunday Brunch. Holy mackerel! You can keep your spicy tinned oysters (which are also a crowd-pleaser) and order me another bowl of these fried, sugar-coated love machines anytime. For about 10 bucks, you get six of the densest, sweetest, most delicious delicacies to ever grace a plate at see-and-beseen central. I saw normal (yet beautiful) girls fall into raptures over these masterpieces. You’d do well to take your girl (or guy) there. Guaranteed play. The Bloody Marys aren’t bad either. Toques off to Robert for creating a really interesting brunch menu that makes Sunday dining oh so sweet. Insider tip: Ask to sit in Adrian’s station. He’s the best of the best. RDG + Bar Annie, 1800 Post Oak Boulevard, 713.840.1111 or www.rdgbarannie.com (fantastic new website coming very soon)
Lean Out With Layn Hey, everybody, personal trainer Layn Bowers here. Looks like our Wise Guy has been going to too many lady luncheons and downing quite a few donuts. Now, resistance training is fine to build muscle, but Tim really needs to amp up the cardio to get cut. That’s why I’ve challenged him to lose 20 pounds of fat in the next three months by coming in early to Houston Gym and sweating off the sweets and booze before we get started. I’ll let you know how he’s doing this time next month. If you’d like to set up a training and nutrition program of your own, just email me at layn.getlean@gmail.com.
And Before We Go I can’t believe he called me out like that! In any case, I’m going to win the bet. I like a good competition. That’s why next year, I just might make it to Best Dressed myself. Have a great month, everyone. Stay wise, well-dressed and well-donuted. SEE YOU IN JUNE
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Straw fedora and Tom Ford sunglasses, Saks Fifth Avenue, saks.com Vespa, Vespa Houston, vespausa.com Tom’s shoes at MORTAR By Jarrod Klawinsky
MENtertainment DAN AYKROYD HOSTS THIS YEAR’S ART CAR PARADE WHICH ROLLS INTO TOWN ON MAY 8 AT 3PM ON ALLEN PARKWAY. AND WHILE IT MAY BE HARD TO TOP THE ORIGINAL BLUES BROTHER HIMSELF, THERE IS NO REASON WHY HE HAS TO BE THE ONLY COOL THING ON WHEELS. VESPA HAS LONG BEEN THE PURVEYOR OF THE STYLISH WAY TO ZIP AROUND TOWN SO WHEN YOU PULL UP TO WATCH THE PARADE YOU CAN WORK YOUR WAY THROUGH THE CROWDS WITH EASE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORANGE SHOW AND THE PARADE, GO TO ORANGESHOW.ORG.
Join the rest of the artists at a special sneak peek at what’s in store for the parade May 7, 7pm, at Discovery Green.
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CIEAURA IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD ABOUT THE LATEST BUZZ IN THE WELLNESS INDUSTRY THEN YOU WILL. HOUSTON WAS THE LAUNCH CITY A FEW MONTHS AGO FOR WHAT THE WELLNESS INDUSTRY PREDICTS TO BE THE NEXT FASTEST GROWING INTERNATIONAL DIRECT SALES COMPANY TO REACH ONE BILLION DOLLARS.
So, what is the name of this company and the technology behind the potential growth? CieAura, which basically means restoring body balance. Who is using these technologies? The NBA, NFL and many other pro athletes are just a few. In fact, four Houston names that use the product in a life-changing way are Rudy Tomjanovich and Elvin Hayes of the Houston Rockets, along with Mike Barber of the Houston Oilers and Enos Cabell of the Houston Astros. The good news is that the CieAura Holographic Chips are for everyone. No matter what age or health condition that someone is in, the chips are safe to use. They have the simple look of decals on the body or clothing and are totally non-invasive and without any chemical component. The Chips do not diagnose, prevent, cure or heal anything, they simply help the body find balance using computer programmed holograms. When applied to a person or animal, the chip reacts with the natural bio-magnetic field surrounding the body causing minute, positive disruptions of the bio-field resulting in the body balancing its own energies. When the CieAura Chip is applied to specific acupuncture areas, specific results like the increase in energy, increase in stamina, deeper, more restful sleep and other assorted reactions occur, depending on the program formula of the Holographic Chip and the related placement. CieAura’s Holographic Chips use a combination of tones, colors, vibrations and frequencies that, when placed along sensitive acupuncture meridian points, affect positive health responses. The Holographic Chips are processed programs based on combinations of homeopathy processes used in achieving harmony and balance for the life form. SO, HOW DO THESE CHIPS WORK? They work very well. The critical requirement for the transparent Holographic Chip to be effective is proper hydration. Drinking specifically structured water with a higher alkaline ph will make the chips even more effective. The only limit to cellular communication is hydration; consequently, by increasing cellular communication in the body this will increase the effect of the holographic chips. We also begin to achieve an electro-chemical balance in our body, required for wholesome cell production. These invaders of the human body are believed to be the cause of many illnesses and afflictions. When the body is disrupted with the everyday intake of beverages, food and bombarded with micro-waves, both human created and those from the cosmos, our Human Life Functions and Immune Functions go out of “balance.” CieAura Transparent Holographic Chip™ products restore the balance thus allowing our body’s defenses to perform at their peak abilities thus giving the body renewed energy and stamina. LEARN MORE AT www.abetteru.cieaura.com. Email getwell4u@aol.com or call 713.539.3110 for any additional questions. Call or email for free samples for a better night’s rest, fewer discomforts and increased energy and focus.
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find your inner Picasso as told to 002houston’s budding artist. How many of you have thought at one point or another in your life that you’d like to learn to paint? Well, we’re teaching you how…OK, artist Amy Elizabeth Wright is. She’ll explain how they do it at Pinot & Picasso. Bring your own wine (or whatever you want to drink and eat). Have fun painting along with your friends and a local artist who leads you step-bystep. Make it your own and leave with your masterpiece. Check out her portrait of 002's Picasso in the finished result. For more information on Pinot & Picasso, visit www.pinotandpicasso.com. Photography by Jaime Lagdameo
Materials: • Acrylic paints – red, blue and yellow are primaries and can’t be mixed, so are good colors to get if you’re only getting a few. Purple, orange and green can be mixed from these. Also good to get white and black paints. • Water in a plastic cup. • Variety of brushes. [Small (0-4), medium (6-16) and large (18-24).] Rounds and filberts are good for portraits; flats work better for geometric or getting straight lines.-Canvas already primed with white gesso. 16x20 inches is a basic size.
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GET YOUR PAINTING STARTED: Lay out composition with quick painted sketch. Use a lot of water to thin paint and achieve a lighter value, thus it won’t show up through the painting. (Pencil marks are harder to cover than paint.)
A wine to try…
DON’T You’re supposed to drink that! Don’t confuse your wine with water. DON’T Don’t clean your brush in the wine.
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A chance meeting of two Houstonians in another country turned into the poetry of a lifetime. Sandra and Jerry happened to be vacationing at Ikal del Mar Hotel (now the Tides) in the Riviera Maya in 2001 and hit it off quickly. The two had much in common, including travel, and on a trip to Argentina with a group of friends, while on a hiking trip they were inspired by the region to start their own vineyard. And so, Ikal 1150 was born. The name, inspired by their meeting, and the Mayan word poetry also describes the signature body and distinct flavor described by many as poetry in a bottle. About 1000 cases are produced for the US yearly. www.1150wine.com
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COLOR MIXING: • With acrylics, mix your colors as you’re painting instead of beforehand because acrylic paint dries so quickly. It’s easier to make colors darker than lighten them up so add small amounts. • Complimentary colors like orange and blue, purple and yellow, and green and red make a greyish brown when mixed together, so you can dull any color with its complimentary color. Yellow usually brightens any color.
SAVE THE DETAILS FOR LAST AND USE A SMALL BRUSH.
Tips: • Keep your brushes clean when switching from color to color (unless the color is a similar shade) so your color isn’t muddy. • You can erase mistakes with water if the paint underneath is wet. Otherwise, just wipe wet paint off, rather than trying to fix on top of wet paint. • Don’t wear fancy or new clothes. • Don’t hold back. Use your imagination, creativity and let it loose!
masterpiece!
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restaurant listings
american *17 | inside Hotel Alden 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8888 www.aldenhotels.com
CANOPY 3939 Montrose Blvd. 713.528.6848 www.canopyhouston.com
NOE Four Riverway. 713.871.8177 www.noerestaurant.com
VOICE | Hotel Icon 220 Main. 832.667.4470 www.hotelicon.com
ZAKE 2946 S. Shepherd. 713.526.6888 www.zakesushilounge.com
CAVA BISTRO 300 Main St. 713.229.9504 www.cavabistrohouston.com
OPEN CITY 2416 Brazos. 713.522.0118 www.ochouston.com
YARD HOUSE 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com
ZUSHI 5900 Memorial Dr., #102. 713.861.5588 www.zushihouston.com
COURSES | inside the Art Institute of Houston 1900 Yorktown. 713.353.3644 www.artinstitutes.edu
POLO’S SIGNATURE 3800 Southwest Frwy. 713.626.8100 www.polosignature.com
DANTON'S GULF COAST SEAFOOD 4611 Montrose. 713.807.8883 www.dantonsseafood.com
POST OAK GRILL 1415 S. Post Oak. 713.993.9966 www.postoakgrill.com
5115 | inside Saks Fifth Avenue 5115 Westheimer. 713.396.8067 ARTISTA | inside the Hobby Center 800 Bagby. 713.278.4782 www.cordua.com AMERICAS •1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.961.1492 •21 Waterway Ave. 281.367.1492 www.cordua.com BARNABY’S •5750 Woodway. 713.266.0046 •1701 S. Shepherd. 713.520.5131 •414 West Gray. 713.522.8898 •604 Fairview. 713.522.0106 •602 Fairview. 713.522.4229 www.barnabyscafe.com BEAVER’S 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 www.beavershouston.com BENJY’S •2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602 •5922 Washington Ave. 713.868.1131 www.benjys.com BISTRO ALEX 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre 713.827.3545 www.bistroalex.com
QUATTRO 1300 Lamar. 713.276.4700 www.fourseasons.com danton’s EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD 12848 Queensbury Ln. 832.200.2380 www.eddiev.com FOUNDATION ROOM | HOB 1204 Caroline. 832.667.7800 www.houseofblues.com
foundation room
DAILY REVIEW CAFÉ 3412 West Lamar. 713.520.9217 www.dailyreviewcafe.com GLASSWALL 933 Studemont. 713.868.7930 www.glasswalltherestaurant.com HAVEN 2502 Algerian Way. 713.581.6101 www.havenhouston.com
BLOCK 7 WINE COMPANY 720 Shepherd Dr. 713.572.2565 www.block7wineco.com BOOM BOOM ROOM 2518 Yale St. 713.868.3740 www.theboomboomroomhouston.com
RDG | BAR ANNIE 1800 Post Oak Blvd. 713.840.1111 www.rdgbarannie.com
TART CAFÉ 4411 Montrose. 713.526.8278 www.tartcafe.com TEXTILE 611 W. 22nd Street. 832.209.7177 www.textilerestaurant.com SHADE 250 W. 19th St. 713.863.7500 www.shadeheights.com
BRANCH WATER TAVERN 510 Shepherd Dr. 713.863.7777 www.branchwatertavern.com
MARIPOSA | inside Neiman Marcus 2600 Post Oak Blvd. 713.621.7100 ext. 2166 www.neimanmarcus.com
BYRD’S MARKET + CAFE 420 Main St. 713.225.0100 www.byrdsmarket.com
MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S •1151 Uptown Park. 713.840.7900 •1201 Fannin St. 713.658.8100 www.mccormickandschmicks.com
AUNTIE CHANG’S DUMPLING HOUSE 2621 S. Shepherd. 713.524.8410 www.auntiechangs.com
ANTIDOTE COFFEE 729 Studewood. 713.861.7400 www.antidotecoffee.com
KAM’S [chinese] 4500 Montrose Blvd. #C. 713.529.5057
CAFÉ BRASIL 2604 Dunlavy. 713.528.1993
KUBO’S 2414 University Blvd. #200. 713.528.7878 www.kubos-sushi.com
COCO’S CREPES 218 Gray St. 713.521.0700 www.cocoscrepes.com
LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE [vietnamese] 801 Congress St. 713.547.0444 www.lesgivrals.com
DON DIEGO COFFEE 208 Travis. 713.228.3560 www.dondiegocoffee.com
les givral’s kahve
PAGODA [vietnamese] 4705 Inker St. 832.673.0400 www.pagodabistro.com RA SUSHI •3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 •12860 Queensbury Ln. #234 713.331.2792 www.rasushi.com
THE GROVE 1611 Lamar. 713.337.7321 www.thegrovehouston.com THE LAKE HOUSE 1600 McKinney. 713.337.7320 www.thelakehousehouston.com
THE COFFEE GROUNDZ 2503 Bagby. 713.874.0082 www.coffeegroundz.net TINY BOXWOOD’S 3614 W. Alabama St. 713.622.4224 www.tinyboxwoods.com DIEDRICH COFFEE 4005 Montrose. 713.526.1319 www.diedrich.com INVERSION COFFEE HOUSE 1953 Montrose, #A. 713.523.4866 www.inversioncoffee.com KRAFTSMEN BAKING 4100 Montrose, #C. 713.524.7272 www.kraftsmenbaking.com
THE CHELSEA GRILL 4621 Montrose Blvd. 713.942.9857 www.chelseagrill.com
hearsay
BOWL 607 Richmond. 832.582.7218 www.eatatbowl.com
bakery+ coffee+others
RUGGLES GREEN 2311 West Alabama. 713.533.0777 www.rugglesgreen.com
the chelsea grill
HEARSAY GASTRO LOUNGE 218 Travis St. 713.225.8079 www.hearsayhouston.com
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RAY’S FRANKS + MORE 1302 Nance St. 713.224.6441 www.raysfranks.com
asian
ra sushi
STRAITS [singaporean] 800 West Sam Houston Parkway N. 713.365.9922 www.straitsrestaurants.com SUSHI RAKU 3201 Louisiana. 713.526.8885 www.sushi-raku.com UPTOWN SUSHI Uptown Park. 713.871.1200 www.uptown-sushi.com
THE ROCKWOOD ROOM 5709 Woodway Dr. 832.251.3663 www.therockwoodroom.com
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TAFT STREET COFFEE 2115 Taft. 713.522.3533 www.taftstreetcoffee.org
bar-b-que BEAVER’S 2310 Decatur St. 713.864.2328 www.beavershouston.com BROOKSTREET BBQ 10705 Westheimer. 713.783.3600 www.brookstreetbbq.com GOODE COMPANY TX BARBECUE 5109 Kirby. 713.522.2530 www.goodecompany.com PIZZITOLA’S BAR-B-CUE 1703 Shepherd. 713.227.2283 www.pizzitolas.com
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OCEAN’S 819 W. Alabama | www.oceansceviche.com Dynamic and dashing brothers, Jorge and Isaac Alvarez, have breathed new life into the former Bistro Vino on West Alabama just east of Montrose, saving a neighborhood landmark from the wrecking ball in the process. With their backgrounds in development and hospitality, the duo have made quick work of refreshing the 1930s era home and lush, tree-shaded gardens – one of the city’s most unexpected urban retreats – and in doing so, created a casually sophisticated oasis for killer cocktails and a price-friendly menu of modern Mexican cuisine, inspired by their upbringing in Mexico City. You’ll never want to leave…and you won’t have to. Snack on decadently fresh ceviches on the patio for lunch or happy hour, move into the chic and intimate dining room for la cena and then sneak up to the second story lounge for a nightcap. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Lounge open from Thursday through Saturday.
YELAPA PLAYA MEXICAN 2303 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77098 | 281.501.0391 | www.yelapatime.com PREMIUM TEQUILAS, signature cocktails, great wine list, amazing ceviches, $9.95 lunch specials Monday through Saturday, happy hour Monday through Saturday 12 – 7 and reverse happy hour 9:30 till close; $2 beer, $4 margaritas/sangrias, $5 house wine, $4 shots of Patron. Come and enjoy seafood with a tropical twist; OUTSIDE PATIO seating and private dining room available. owners | chuck bulnes and rob lippincott
LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE 801 Congress St. #101, Houston, TX 77002 | 713.547.0444 | www.lesgivrals.com Coming Soon... 4601 Washington Ave. | Houston, TX 77007 Best “Lunch Spot” 2006 Best “Vietnamese” 2005, 2006, Best “Sandwich” 2004, 2005 - AOL City Guide, City Search, Houston Press. Best “Cheap Eats” 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, Best “Take Out” 2008, Best “Downtown Restaurant” 2007 A favorite among 002houston staffers, LES GIVRAL’S KAHVE is set to open at 4601 Washington Avenue. The yummy French Vietnamese restaurant known for its sandwiches, noodle dishes and pho is opening up a new beautiful space. Expect a full bar, large patio and new additional items fusing current items with monthly changing options. Plus they’ll be open late!
breakfast 11TH ST. CAFÉ 748 E. 11th St. 713.862.0089 AVALON DRUG CO. & DINER •2417 Westheimer. 713.527.8900 •12810 Southwest Frwy. 281.240.0213 www.avalondiner.com CAFÉ ROSÉ CityCentre 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. 713.827.3545 www.bistroalex.com/cafe-rose CRAVE CUPCAKES 1151 Uptown Park Blvd. 713.622.7283 www.cravecupcake.com EMPIRE CAFÉ 1732 Westheimer. 713.528.5282 www.empirecafe.net FOUNTAIN VIEW CAFÉ 1842 Fountain View. 713.785.9060 MORE THAN CAKES 1100 West Dallas. 713.652.5132 www.morethancakes.com
RUSTIKA CAFÉ 3237 Southwest Frwy. 713.665.6226 www.rustikacafe.com
MARDI GRAS GRILL 1200 Durham. 713.864.5600 www.mardigrasgrill.net
SUGAR BABY'S CUPCAKES 3310 S. Shepherd. 713.527.8427 www.ilovesugarbabys.com
TREEBEARDS •315 Travis. 713.228.2622 •1117 Texas. 713.229.8248 •1100 Louisiana. 713.752.2601 •700 Rusk. 713.224.6677 www.treebeards.com
THE BREAKFAST KLUB 3711 Travis. 713.528.8561 www.thebreakfastklub.com THE BUFFALO GRILLE •3116 Bissonnet. 713.661.3663 •1301 S. Voss. 713.784.3663 www.thebuffalogrille.com
ZYDECO LOUISIANA DINER 1119 Pease. 713.759.2001 www.zydecolouisianadiner.com
european+french
THE FRUIT PALETTE 2413 Rice Blvd. 713.523.7848 www.thefruitpalette.com
BRASSERIE MAX + JULIE [french] 4315 Montrose. 713.524.0070 www.maxandjulie.net
cajun+creole+ southern
CHARIVARI SPECIALTY [european] 2521 Bagby. 713.271.7231 www.charivarirest.com
HOUSTON’S THIS IS IT SOULFOOD 207 W. Gray. 713.659.1608 www.thisisithouston.com
FEAST [european] 219 Westheimer. 713.529.7788 www.feasthouston.com
indian KIRAN’S 4100 Westheimer. 713.960.8472 www.kiranshouston.com NARIN’S BOMBAY BRASSERIE 3005 W. Loop South. 713.622.2005 www.narinsbombaybrasserie.com SHIVA 2415 Times Blvd. 713.523.4753 www.shivarestaurant.com
italian ARCODORO 5000 Westheimer. 713.621.6888 www.arcodoro.com ARTURO’S Uptown Park. 713.621.1180 www.arturosuptown.com MIA BELLA •2006 Lexington St. 713.237.0505 •320 Main. 713.237.0505 •110 Vintage Park. 281.251.8930 •1201 San Jacinto. 832.319.6673 www.miabellatrattoria.com
MINGALONE 540 Texas. 713.223.0088 www.mingalone.com RISTORANTE CAVOUR | Hotel Granduca 1080 Uptown Park. 713.418.1000 www.granducahouston.com SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE 901 Commerce @ Travis. 713.229.9715 A Warehouse Full of Food, Friends, Families and Fun! Great Kids Menu! Large and Small Groups Welcomed. Open 7 Days A Week. Deliveries and Catering Available. www.meatballs.com VALENTINO + VIN BAR | Hotel Derek 2525 West Loop South. 713.850.9200 www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com
latin ANDALUCIA | Houston Pavilions [spanish} 1201 San Jacinto St. 713.651.1081 www.bellarestaurants.com CAFÉ PIQUET [cuban] 6053 Bissonnet. 713.664.1031 www.cafepiquet.net
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IRMA’S [mex] •22 N. Chenevert. 713.222.0767 •1314 Texas. 713.247.9651 www.irmasouthwest.com andalucia
THE LEMON TREE [peru] 12591 Whittington. 281.556.0690 www.thelemontreeonline.com
CIELO MEXICAN BISTRO 300 Main St. 713.229.9500 www.cielomexicanbistro.com CYCLONE ANAYA’S [mex] 309 Gray St. 713.520.6969 www.cycloneanaya.com EL MESON [cuban] 2425 University. 713.522.9306 EL PATIO [mex] •6444 Westheimer. 713.780.0410 •2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181 www.elpatio.com
TILA’S [mex] 1111 S. Shepherd. 713.522.7654 www.tilas.com TINTOS [spanish] 2015 West Gray. 713.522.1330 www.tintosrestaurant.com
tinto’s
LUCIO’S [new american latin] 905 Taft. 713.523.9958 www.luciosbyob.com
EL TORO [mex] 11920 Westheimer. 281.920.4840 www.eltorotexmex.com
MARIA SELMA [mex] 1617 Richmond. 713.528.4920 www.mariaselma.com NINFA'S THE ORIGINAL 2704 Navigation Blvd. 713.228.1175 www.ninfas.com
GUADALAJARA DEL CENTRO 1201 San Jacinto. 713.650.0101 www.guadalajarahacienda.com HABANEROS MEX-GRILL 3017 Milam. 713.523.1010 www.habanerosmexgrill.com
NIKO NIKO’S 2520 Montrose. 713.528.1308 www.nikonikos.com
EVENT WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD & A STARRY, STARRY NIGHT AFTER PARTY WHY TO BENEFIT MUSIC MATTERS WHERE HILTON AMERICAS GRAND BALLROOM WHEN MARCH 27 Another wonderful night for the Houston Symphony! Houstonians flocked to the Hilton Americas for a night of exquisite music and superb entertainment. The ballroom was magically transformed into a New Orleans-inspired garden…it was stunning! One of the “wow” moments of the night was when The Richard Brown Orchestra and special guest Troy “Satchmo” Anderson belted out an incredible rendition of What a Wonderful World! A super-chic after party kept guests dancing the night away.
niko niko’s SAFFRON [moroccan] 2006 Lexington. 713.522.3562 www.saffronhouston.com
pizza CANDELARI’S 6002 Washington. 832.200.1474 www.candelaris.com
EL TIEMPO CANTINA [mex] •3130 Richmond. 713.807.1600 •5602 Washington. 713.681.3645 •1308 Montrose. 713.807.8996 www.eltiempocantina.com
FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO •3745 Greenbriar. 713.524.0621 •528 W. Bay Area Blvd. 281.557.2300 •6940 FM 1960 West. 281.444.3336 •9774 Katy Fwy. #700. 832.358.0300 •1923 Taylor, # F. 713.862.0080 •1640 Lake Woodlands. 281.419.8011 •11302 Broadway. 281.741.3337 CATERiNG 888.392.2287 www.freebirds.com
CAFE LILI [lebanese] 5757 Westheimer. 713.952.6969 www.cafelili.com
tila’s
EL REY [cuban-mex] •233 Main. 713.225.1895 •910 Shepherd. 713.802.9145 www.elreytaqueria.com
freebirds
mediterranean + greek
OCEAN’S [mex] NEW 819 W. Alabama. www.oceansceviche.com PICAZO 1421 Preston. 713.236.1300 www.picazodowntown.com RIOJA [spanish] 11920 Westheimer. 281.531.5569 www.riojarestaurant.com TACOS A GO-GO 3704 Main. 713.807.8226 www.tacosagogo.com YELAPA PLAYA MEXICANA 2303 Richmond Ave. 281.501.0391 www.yelapatime.com
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BOMBAY PIZZA CO. 914 Main St. 713.654.4444 www.bombaypizzaco.com
Erin Finger & Ben Harwood Rose
Paula & Magnus Fyrh
Liz Granville
Ryan Moore, Angie Guiberteau
DOLCE VITA PIZZERIA ENOTECA 500 Westheimer. 713.520.8222 www.dolcevitahouston.com FRANK’S PIZZA 417 Travis. 713.225.5656 www.frankspizza.com PINK’S PIZZA www.pinkspizza.com •710 West Gray. 713.521.7465 •1403 Heights. 713.864.7465 STAR PIZZA •77 Harvard. 713.869.1241 •2111 Norfolk. 713.523.0800 www.starpizza.net
steak+chops FLEMING’S •2405 W. Alabama. 713.520.5999 •788 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. 713.827.1120 www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Sharon Gaille, Nancy Littlejohn
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LAURENZO’S GRILLE 4412 Washington. 713.880.5111 www.laurenzosgrille.com MORTON’S •5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 •1001 McKinney. 713.659.3700 www.mortons.com Joanne King Herring
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MO’S 1801 post oak blvd. 713.877.0720 www.mosrestaurants.com
KONA GRILL 16535 southwest freeway. 281.208.3333 www.tix.com
mo’s
LA MADELEINE FRENCH BAKERY & CAFE 2675 town center blvd. n. 281.494.4400 www.lamadeleine.com
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT 10700 kuykendahl road. 281.298.8422 www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com
PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 5839 Westheimer rd. 713.780.7352 www.pappasbros.com SPENCER’S STEAKS + CHOPS 1600 lamar. 713.577.8325
NAPA GRILLE URBAN WINE BAR 14019 southwest freeway. 281.277.2599 www.napagrille.net PERRY'S GRILL 2115 town square. 281.565.2727 www.perryssteakhouse.com
www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com
STRIP HOUSE 1200 mckinney. 713.659.6000 www.theglaziergroup.com SHULA'S STEAKHOUSE hyatt hotel 1200 louisiana st. 713.375.4777 www.donshulas.com
PHO MAI NOODLE HOUSE 16200 kensington dr. 281.491.1528 www.phomainoodlehouse.com RAJIN CAJUN 16100 kensington dr. 281.277.0704 www.ragin-cajun.com
SUGAR LAND AMICI RISTORANTE [italian] 16089 city Walk drive. 281.242.2800 www.amicitownsquare.com BROOKSTREET BBQ 1418 highway 6. 281.313.4000 www.brookstreetbbq.com
THAI COTTAGE II 4723 sweetwater blvd. 281.313.0707 www.thai-cottage.com THE BURNING PEAR 16090 city Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com
CAFE INDIA 2319 Williams trace blvd. 281.565.5881
WASABI JAPANESE GRILL + SUSHI BAR 14019 southwest freeway. 281.242.3899
CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL 2335 highway 6. 281.980.4433 www.carrabbas.com
WILLIE’S GRILL + ICE HOUSE 945 highway 6. 281.242.2252 www.williesrestaurants.com
CHANDNI RESTAURANT [steak] 11102 s highway 6. 281.530.9200 www.gochandni.com CUPCAKE CAFE 16525 lexington blvd. 281.242.2744 www.cupcakecafeofsugarland.com
THE WOODLANDS BENIHANA [asian] 1720 lake Woodlands dr. 281.292.0061 www.benihana.com
GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA 16535 southwest freeway. 281.265.2280 www.grimaldispizzeria.com
BROOKLYN CAFÉ [american] •panther creek 4775 W. panther creek dr. 281.298.7488 •college park plaza 3091 college park dr. 936.273.8880 www.thebrooklyncafe.com
JAPANEIRO'S SUSHI BISTRO & LATIN GRILL 2168 texas dr. 281.201.5294 www.japaneiros.com
CAFE DI FIORE [italian] 10110 Woodlands pkwy., ste. 900. 281.298.1228 www.caffe-di-fiore.com
DIMASSI'S [ethnic] 1640 lake Woodlands dr. 281.363.0200 www.dimassisbuffet.com GENGHIS GRILL [asian] 9300 6 pines drive 281.363.4745 www.genghisgrill.com GURI DO SUL STEAKHOUSE 1400 research forest dr. 281.907.4146 www.guridosul.com
TO GO
We’ve been counting the days for LES GIVRALS on Washingto n to open, and fingers crossed it Will be open by the time you read this. nothing beats their vietnamese sandWiches on fresh in-house baked french baguette! alex snider of the las alamedas family is finally opening LAS VENTANAS in the katy area. We’ve missed those margaritas and real mexican food!
HONEY BEE HAM + DELI 4747 research forest dr. 281.364.9200 MASSA'S SUSHI 4775 W. panther creek dr. 281.298.5688 www.massassushiandrobatabar.com
P F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO 1201 lake Woodlands dr. 281.203.6350 www.pfchangs.com SITAR CUISINE OF INDIA 25701 interstate 45. 281.364.0200 www.sitarcuisineofindia.net SWEET BELLA ITALIAN KITCHEN 202 sawdust road. 832.585.0066 www.sweetbellasatllc.com THE MELTING POT 19075 interstate 45. 936.271.7416 www.themeltingpot.com TIN STAR [american] 300 six pines drive. 281.465.9800
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A STUDY "ABROAD" 1. Interior 2. Rollitos de Berenjena 3. Paella Tintos Valenciana 4. Chef Alberto Alfonzo Photography by Michelle Watson
dine write By Beatrice Valencia
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Tintos Spanish Restaurant + Wine Bar 2015 W. Gray | Houston, TX 77019 713.522.1330 | www.tintosrestaurant.com
HOURS: Monday-Wednesday: 11am-10pm Thursday-Saturday: 11am-12am Sunday: 11am-9pm Brunch: 11am-3pm
sample menu selections
tapas frias + calientes • Tortilla con Serrano: Spanish potato and onions omelet topped with Serrano chips and romesco • Gambas al Ajillo: Shrimp sautéed in white wine garlic sauce with grilled bread for dipping
de la tierra • Caracoles Andaluces: French snails with roasted artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, lemon butter and herbed goat cheese • Chuletillas de Cordero: Petite lamb chops with Rioja demi glace
sopas + ensaladas + arroces • Tres Gazpachos: Traditional tomato gazpacho, ajo blanco and cucumber melon • Ensalada de Casa: Organic grown arugula salad with figs, roasted almonds, cabrales bleu cheese and honey balsamic vinaigrette • Paellas: (for 1 or 2)
para el diente dulce • Teresa’s Quesillo: Custard cake with home-made rum caramel • Crèma Catalana: Creamy Spanish crème brulée
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ELISHING AN AUTHENTIC SPANISH CUISINE HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER THAN DROPPING INTO THIS LITTLE GEM, TUCKED AWAY BEHIND WEST GRAY.
Your choice of two dining rooms, a formal and less formal bar adjacent option, dictate your dining mood. On my particular evening, the weather was impeccable, and the moment I walked up their covered, tropically landscaped patio piqued my interest. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one looking to “escape” the concrete state of mind – all their various patios were bustling with diners consumed in lively conversation. While perusing the menu, Tapas seems to be the theme both in portions and dining style. Served cold or hot, from the sea or from the earth, this serving style promotes the sharing and sampling of many items rather than one entrée. Tapas originate from Spain. What started out as a “snack” between proper meals has now evolved into the meal. Tapa itself means “cover” in Spanish, with many explanations as to how it became a type of food: from “covering” the taste of cheap wine by serving it with cheese, to while standing, placing one’s plate on top of your glass in order to be able to eat from the plate, one thing is for sure, this style of eating has arrived as a new genre of food. After reading raving reviews about their White Sangria, how was I not to order it to start!
The refreshing White Sangria is lighter than the original, with a slight mojito twist incorporating mint into the flavor. I became an instant fan, and its popularity is no surprise. Should you choose to order from their exceptionally priced wine menu, the servers are particularly knowledgeable of their stock. A wise suggestion by our waiter was to order a bit first so we could get a feel for the serving size rather than having a free for all and ordering all at once. We started with their Patatas Bravas and Garbanzos y Vegetales. Both were pretty small, one could serve as a side dish but together worked nicely as starters for two. The Garbanzos are served room temperature with roasted tomatoes, zucchini and squash all marinating in a subtle saffron curry broth. The Patatas are nicely browned served with a spicy tomato and piquillo sauce with a dollop of goat cheese brulée. When you stir it, the goat cheese mixes with the sauce, coating each potato in yummy goodness. Both dishes explore different flavors but are equally appetizing. I couldn’t resist ordering the Almendras y Aceitunas. A classic in my mind when snacking is concerned.
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The assortment of marinated olives (especially the bright green olive) and roasted almonds is a favorite of mine (aside from the typical breadbasket). A girlfriend who joined me on my dining experience has a vegetarian and dairyfree diet and suggested I try something new and different. (What she said was, “If I could eat anything on the menu, I would try something different.”) I decided why not! My “out of the box” dish was their Boquerones Fritos. About eight lightly fried smelts are served with lemon aioli and sea salt. Smelts resemble salmon in appearance but are much smaller. So small you are supposed to eat the fish whole. Bones and all. It’s actually tender enough to do so but my adventure streak didn’t reach that far. After easily retracting its spine, I squeezed some lemon and slathered some of the lemon aioli on each piece. It’s delightfully light and very meaty for a small fish. I was starting to feel full from eating just three. Chef Alfonzo must have got wind about this adventurous ordering idea because after eating the smelts he appeared at the table. (He’s the one who informed me that I was supposed to eat it whole. I’ll have to keep it in mind on my next visit.) His suggestions for my next course: either the Vieiras al Albariño or the Caracoles Andaluces. Caracole translates to snail and vieiras to scallops. Having tried my “out of the box” dish I opted for the scallops. While I became a fan of snails in Paris last summer, I was ready for something traditional. Three sea scallops are served atop a creamy white wine and romesco sauce. If you are feeling extra hungry, this plate comes in a dinner-size portion served with saffron rice and vegetables of the day. The scallops were tender, falling apart with little effort, and the sauce was anything but normal. The combination of the creamy sauce with the romesco, the “marriage” of these two complex but varied flavors, works harmoniously. Every few bites you get a pop of sea salt and it just heightens the whole experience. Dessert, an area most restaurants lack in, Tintos, keeps its stride. Having been practically raised on Churros (a very common Mexican sweet), dessert was a nobrainer. The Churros con Chocolate come stacked Lincoln Log™ style, drizzled with caramel and served beside a chocolate shooter. I skipped shooting the dark cacao chocolate and used it for dipping instead. Crunchy and not overly sweet, this plate was clean before we even knew it! Escaping the norm is something I could get used to with this welcomed Spanish delight.
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CHEF DonalD cHang the chef’s special
restaurant uptown sushi | cuisine traditional and contemporary japanese fusion 1131-14 uptown park blvd. | 713.871.1200 | www.uptown-sushi.com
Photography by Jill Hunter
FAVORITES MUFFIN BlueBerry SONG DePenDs. WHen I’m HaPPy, I lIke to lIsten to “tHe ansWer” By sHane & sHane. WHen I am not In sucH a great mooD, I lIsten to “Black” By Pearl Jam. WRITING UTENSIL reD sHarPIe DESTINATION Bora Bora, tHe only Place I’ve ever vIsIteD WHere tHe DestInatIon looks as gooD as tHe PIctures Do. SHOE a PaIr of Dark BroWn Boots my BrotHer gave me as a BIrtHDay
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• Yuzy Red Snapper thin slices of red snapper served with jicama, peach, grated bellpepper and topped with chef's yuzu sauce.
FAVORITE LATE NIGHT SPOT FOR A BITE? Ruchi’s Taqueria.
WHAT’S YOUR PET PEEVE? The sound of ANYTHING breaking at my restaurant.
BEST BREAKFAST? The Breakfast Klub.
FAVORITE AFFORDABLE WINE? Duckhorn Paraduxx Meritage.
BEST BRUNCH? Benjy’s.
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE CHEF, RESTAURANT AND DISH? Michael Cordua (he’s not only an impressive and accomplished chef and restauranteur, but he also graciously supported me when I was a fledgling chef and restauranteur), Café Annie, fried chicken (I can’t ever seem to get too far away from Southern roots).
WHAT INGREDIENT CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT IN THE KITCHEN AND WHY? My mother’s spicy Korean pepper sauce – it’s a versatile sauce that can be used with a variety of seafood, meats and vegetables (i.e., dipping sauce, marinade, glazing, etc.) WHAT UTENSIL CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT? My sushi knife.
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• Kobe Beef Furger in house ground akaushi brisket, mixed with herbs and bellpepper, grilled and served with melted cheese, enoki mushroom, avocado and marie-rose sauce.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, TELL US YOUR WORST CLIENT EXPERIENCE? On an extremely busy evening during the first few months following the opening of Uptown Sushi, we ran out of yellowfin tuna. A customer was so upset about this that he demanded that his entire bill, which was mainly comprised of beverages and menu items that did not include yellowfin tuna, be fully comped.
Photography by Kim Cofman
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EVENT A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – OSCAR NIGHT AMERICA WHY TO BENEFIT THE YOUNG FRIENDS OF HOUSTON’S RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WHERE JW MARRIOTT HOTEL WHEN MARCH 7 More than 300 movie aficionados strutted down the red carpet for the 14th Annual Young Friends of Houston’s Ronald McDonald House Oscar Night America fête. Guests enjoyed Hollywood-style party elements, especially the blinding lights of the paparazzi! Throughout the glamorous evening, guests viewed a live simulcast of the awards ceremony, enjoyed a celebrity-style dinner, a live and silent auction, casino games and a predict-the-winner contest.
Darrin and Emily Warr
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Ernie and Marray Spillard
Ashley Womack, Wells McGee, Jamie Respondeck
Pamela Floyd, Sean Perkins
Thomas Gulliot, Katherine Avery
Tom Marrow, Debbie Adams
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new restaurants By Jarrod Klawinsky
NEW RESTAURANT?
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ARAYA
BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE
CORK WINE BAR
2013 WEST GRAY | 832.967.7960 www.arayachocolate.com
12808 QUEENSBURY LN. | 713.973.9610 www.brioitalian.com
1201 SAN JACINTO @ HOUSTON PAVILIONS | 713.936.1000 www.corkpavilions.com
CUISINE ARTISAN CHOCOLATE
CUISINE ITALIAN
CUISINE WINE BAR
CHEF STEFANO ZULLIAN
CHEF MIKE PALOWSKI
CHEF N/A
I can’t stay away from the River Oaks Shopping Centre; for one, there is La Griglia and the theatre, and now for my chocolate cravings there’s Araya. WALKING INTO ARAYA IS LIKE STEPPING INTO A MODERN DAY, MINIMALISTIC WILLY WONKA’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY. They have an array of Venezuelan chocolates, which come from the most flavorful and aromatic cacao in the world. Available in a variety of sizes, my chosen box of nine contained the Vodka Citron that has dark chocolate and ganache, the decadent Venezuelan 70%, and the Amaretto truffle with Italian Amaretto liqueur. Araya focuses on artisan chocolates that are only made from the freshest ingredients, and organic when available. If you aren’t personally a chocolate fan, they make great gifts for dinner parties or birthdays. Next time around, I am going to indulge in the Margarita with Jose Cuervo Tequila with lime zest and a pinch of salt.
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There are few things that will take me outside the loop, a great restaurant being one of them. City Centre’s newest addition is the second location in Houston for Brio Tuscan Grille. Chef Palowski said their goal is to bring a little piece of Tuscany to Houston. Unlike the group’s other restaurants, Brio isn’t your conventional Italian restaurant, with braised short ribs, flatbreads and steak salads. Dining outside on the terrace on one of the recent beautiful days made the experience even better. The menu changes twice a year and for this season’s selection the salad and flatbread is the direction I took for my lunch. THE SALAD ALONE COULD HAVE FED TWO PEOPLE, AND THE BBQ CHICKEN FLATBREAD SERVED AS MY LUNCH THE NEXT DAY. The Tuscan Taster bar menu serves as their happy hour from 3-6pm and a reverse happy hour from 9pm-close. For less than $3 it’s a steal and perfectly accommodates the many businesses in and around the Beltway.
They say that when one wine bar closes, another opens – and this wine bar opened at the Houston Pavilions last month after almost a year of postponing. The bar is surprisingly large and quiet which is at odds with its environment and neighbor – the House of Blues. WITH A WALL FLUSH WITH WINES FROM FRANCE, ITALY AND CALIFORNIA, CORK IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO WAIT OUT RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. Monday through Friday, the happy hour menu runs until 7pm and features an unbelievably low $5 sangria that will come in handy on those impending humid summer days. I tried the margherita pizza and it’s something that will have me coming back. Be sure to get on their mailing list for updates of specials and their free occasional wine tastings during the week.
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Compiled by Pixie Ibañez
Events / Photo Credit Live Consortium – Federico Villamayor for www.lastnightpics.com Carolyn Farb Fabulous Birthday – Jeremy Keas 2nd Annual 4 the Park Run – Michelle Watson + Carolina Quesquen for www.lastnightpics.com Apocalypto – Michelle Watson + John Boni for www.lastnightpics.com St. Patrick’s Day – Roswitha Vogler + Patrick Peñas for www.lastnightpics.com
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EvEnt: LIvE ConsortIum 1st AnnIvErsAry & 2010 mEn’s FAshIon PrEsEntAtIon Why: BEnEFItIng “ LIvE BEttEr – BE thE CurE” WhErE: sAks FIFth AvEnuE WhEn: mArCh 4 this event was a fashionable success! more than 100 supporters and fashion lovers flocked to the men’s salon at saks Fifth Avenue to get a glimpse of spring’s latest trends. the presentation emcee was none other than saks nyC front man Eric Jennings. guests sipped on grey goose concoctions while sampling light French-inspired bites from Alden’s own 17. Fabulous!
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EVENT: CAroLYN FArb FAbuLous birTHDAY CELEbrATioN WHY: bECAusE sHE’s WorTH iT! WHErE: CoLToN & FArb GALLErY WHEN: MArCH 6 Carolyn Farb, also known as “The First Lady of Philanthropy in Texas,” celebrated her birthday the only way she knows how…surrounded by good friends, of course! You see, this wonderful lady might be all business when it comes to fundraising, but when it comes to her personal life, it’s all about family and friends – and she has plenty. As guests arrived for the delightful soiree they were greeted by music from Evelyn Fasnacht’s Cabernet Art Car stationed in front of the gallery. DJ Derek Jones played a vivacious mix of music spanning from the ’70s to present, and guests nibbled on scrumptious bites from Abuso Catering. Happy birthday!
CHECK OUT ALL THE PARTIES IN HOUSTON @ 002MAG.COM EVENT: 2ND ANNuAL Four THE PArk ruN WHAT: To bENEFiT THE MEMoriAL PArk CoNsErVANCY WHErE: MEMoriAL PArk WHEN: APriL 3 on your mark, get set, go! Park supporters of all ages laced up their running shoes for the 2nd Annual “Four the Park” run. This run is no ordinary run: it’s a walk, run, stroller run, chat run, kids run and serious-runners run. Technique doesn’t really matter here; it’s all about participating and having fun. After all, the race is known for having one of the best post-race parties. There was live music, Margaritas, bloody Marys, ice cold beer, family activities and plenty of great food. see you next year!
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EvEnt: aPocalyPto Why: SPacEtakEr’S 6th annual Gala WhErE: WintEr StrEEt StuDioS WhEn: March 20 Spacetaker’s 6th annual gala featured an evening of Mad Maxinspired revelry honoring founder David a. Brown and his eight years of service. over 800 guests joined the festivities at Winter Studio’s own thunderdome, where they enjoyed a decadent display of food, drinks, music, dance, theater and art. DJ Drew kept it cool, Psohonia Dance company provided the groove, and live ice sculpting by reverend Butter provided the “wow” factor with his carving skills.
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EvEnt: St. Patrick’S Day Party Why: ’cauSE it’S fun WhErE: houSton PavilionS’ cEntEr courtyarD WhEn: March 17 leprechauns were unleashed at the houston Pavilions and Mccormick & Schmick’s Seafood restaurant during the St. Patrick’s Day Party. it all turned green, literally! DJ Dayta set the mood with some cool tunes as partygoers sampled some tasty irish bites, drank plenty of green beer, green apple martinis and extra green margaritas. the irish spirit took over: some guests even decorated their bodies with temporary four leaf clover tattoos and the gals decorated their hair with green extensions. What a lucky night!
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recording By Lance Scott Walker Photography by Peter Beste
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I called my favorIte G eto Bo y, WIllIe d, o n easter sund ay to see ho W he celeBrates the resurrectIo n. WorkInG, of cou rse… YOU’RE WORKING ON EASTER? Easter Sunday falls in the year, right? Falls inside of this 365, don’t it? SO WHAT’S THE PROJECT? Well, I’m working on this book deal, talking to one of the major publishers. Right now I’m in the early stages of planning, outlining the manuscript. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT WOULD BE DIFFERENT THAN WRITING LYRICS. DO YOU KIND OF PLAN THE WHOLE THING OUT AND THEN GO BACK AND PLUG IN STUFF OR DO YOU KIND OF JUST WRITE? The kind of book that I’m writing, I’m not writing a regular music industry book or a tell-all type book. I’m not writing one of those books. The kind of book that I’m writing is kind of a reflection of the kind of music that I write when I’m talking about… trying to reach out and give people hope. Doing that music that has more of an inspirational feel to it. There’s a lot of people hopeless right now, especially in this country. And there’s a lot of uncertainty out there. People don’t know what their future’s gonna hold financially, or socially… so there’s a lot of fear out there. There’s a lot of fear being generated out there. So I’m touching on a lot of that kind of stuff, just talking about getting up, getting on your grind, doing the best you can and letting all your troubles go so you can get yourself a good night’s sleep and get back up and get at it again. No matter what it is you’re doing, whether you’re dealing with illness, you’re dealing with losing your job, a family member, a boss man that’s a little too bossy, or some prison somewhere and you’re fightin’ the case. It’s facing all of that stuff, too, because you can’t just say ‘oh, everything gonna be alright.’ You have to make some type of effort. YOU KNOW, THERE IS A LOT OF FEAR OUT THERE RIGHT NOW, AND A LOT OF NEEDLESS FEAR BEING STOKED, A LOT OF THINGS BEING SAID OUT THERE THAT ARE SCARING PEOPLE. DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR BOOK WILL BE A WAY TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST THAT? Well, what it’s not going to be is some sort of political-type book. It’s not that. It’s just pretty much a book about how I see the world. How I see life. I just don’t view life like the typical person would, especially a person from my background, a person that come from where I came from. An impoverished community–one of the most impoverished communities in the 4th largest city in the United States is Fifth Ward. And violent. So I just don’t see the world like
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that. And I’m pretty much a hopeless optimist. I really look at things… not as they are, but what they can be – as I believe the great John F. Kennedy said once… WAS THERE ONE THING THAT YOU READ THAT TURNED IT AROUND FOR YOU, WHERE YOU SAID ‘I REALLY GOTTA WRITE THIS ALL DOWN NOW?’ There was no one thing that I read; it was a combination of things that I experienced. Just looking at… because people have been trying to get me to write a book for like the last ten years, and for the last maybe year and a half it’s really been something that I’ve just been getting different people who don’t even know each other just asking me over and over again to write a book. From family members, to friends, to strangers – complete strangers – to fans, people that’s in the industry. WERE YOU COLD TO THE IDEA? No, I wasn’t, I just… at the time I wasn’t ready because to write a good book, it takes time. It takes even more time than doing a record does. Doing a CD. Because I can write a whole album in a week. That’s just second nature to me. And writing a book, I just know from even the best people that write books, I mean the absolute best, take a minimum a month or two to write a good book. And so, it was that and also the right situation, being in the right situation… I never wanted to write a book that was not gonna be read. I wanted to make sure that I was doing this that the situation was right, just like when you put a record out, that it gets the full attention it deserves. SAVE IT OTHERWISE. Exactly. I don’t wanna put a book out that’s gonna sell a million units over 35 years. I wanna put a book that’s gonna make an impact out the gate.
AND STILL BE RELEVANT IN 35 YEARS. And still be relevant in 35 years. DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE LAYING THINGS OUT A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY THAN YOU DO IN YOUR LYRICS? IS IT A DIFFERENT VOICE FOR YOU? You know what? Interesting enough, when I very first started writing music, I used to write my ideas all the way out before I would write a song. The format was get a concept or things that can be talked about, then write them down. Then I would formulate the rhyme from there. Later, by the time I got on my second or third album, I had started just going off the top and started freestylin’, freestylin’ the writing and then… so that’s kind of like where I am mostly. But with the book, it’s more like I’m freestyling some of it and a lot of it is writing down different concepts and different ideas. And it’s not really concepts, because the book itself is the concept, but the chapters, the layers – that’s the meat of it – the layers. SO YOU’RE WRITING FROM A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. It does have a lot of similarities to making an album, though. When I make an album, it’s kind of like a roller coaster ride. It’s kind of like – if you watch a movie, whether it’s a drama or comedy, all movies have a common theme of love, good versus evil… STRUGGLE. You got struggle, you got heartache, you got the pain. Even in comedy movies sometimes you’ll have death. The only thing that really separates the genres is a heavy dose of one thing.
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club+lounge review By Travis Jones
VINTNERS OWN | WELCOME TO HOUSTON, WINE COUNTRY! 3482 w. 12th st. #a, houston, tx 77008 | 713.880.3794 | mywine@vintnersown.com | www.vintnersown.com
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’ve been making wine since I was seven. Early attempts included stomping grapes in a Ziploc® baggie by foot, mixing with Coke®, and letting it sit in a windowsill until my mom interrupted my creative genius. I was subsequently grounded, my original vintage flushed down the toilet. Later in life, when parental prohibition was repealed, I dabbled in the trashcan punch varietals and quickly developed a reputation as a pioneer. Now, I’m more a drinker of wines, but I still recognize true craftsmanship, like the type you’ll be immersed with when visiting Vintners Own.
No, you won’t find a bass-pounding, seizure inducing, Jersey Shore audition in this neighborhood, but something special is a-brewin’ (or a-fermentin’, if you will) at 3482 W. 12th St. in the Heights of H-Town. Only recently established, and with only three or four similar enterprises across the nation, Vintners Own is a custom wine making organization that takes patrons on an adventure of all five senses. There may not be a scantily clad army of vixens at the Vintners Own door clamoring to get on a list, but make no mistake about the elite, specialized nature of what these guys are up to. To participate, an appointment is required. To take that first step, patrons are asked to call 713.880.3794 or email mywine@vintnersown.com with inquiries. Once those wheels are set in motion, individuals and large groups of family members and business associates alike are taken through 10 steps: PLANNING, in which visitors meet with the expert Vintners Own staff to create a unique “Wine Profile” based on what you enjoy in your vino. Over a glass of cab, there’s not a better way to spend an afternoon. FRUIT, in which visitors get to select choice varietals grown in Sonoma or Napa’s best, sun-soaked vineyards.
HARVEST, in which patrons are notified that those selected grapes are being plucked from the vine and expediently coldtransported to the Vintners Own facility. CRUSHING, FERMENTATION & PRESSING, in which clients are taken on a hands-on journey through the brass tacks of wine making. Running fingertips over the plump, ripened fruit to pluck out the stems, and viewing the grapes as they are pulverized by state-of-the-art presses, gives wine-loving Houstonians something they’ve never before experienced – a palpable sense of the vintner’s craft. BARRELING, in which clients get to make the final say in how their wine is barreled; a decision that will influence the subtle nuances of the liquid and add the magic that will make the wine a visitor’s “own.”
BOTTLING, in which….well, you can probably guess at this point. Ever thought your company logo would look good on a bottle of cabernet? Maybe your family crest would look classy on a completely unique bottle of Syrah? This final step is the perfect way to personalize your product, whether clients are seeking that perfect gift, a family is looking for a unique way to commemorate a wedding, anniversary or graduation, or a restaurant is looking for a unique flair to add to its table. Each step in the voyage and fork in the wine production road are celebrated with custom, private parties for clients. Enjoying a superb, candlelit meal in the barrel room is a perfect way to cap off the feeling of total control over a vintage, decadent product. Lined with barrels and classily adorned with ornamental lighting and an exquisite table setting, patrons can dine in the presence of their wine and the products of some of Houston’s elite who have already begun their expedition. Currently, Vintners Own only offers red, but a few select white wine varietals are on deck for production in 2011. While similar establishments in New York and California are attached to restaurants or lounges, Vintners Own is currently doing what it does best by focusing entirely on the wine, thus allowing their clients total control and incredible service. Pricing is based on varietal and barrel versus half-barrel amounts, with half-barrels producing 24 cases of wine. (FREE WINE FACT: Texas is one of the top three wine drinking states per capita. So the market is prime for the Vintners Own service. You’re welcome.) I’m proud to relinquish my crown of master vintner to the Vintners Own operation. I will unabashedly say that their product is tastier, and certainly more complex, than anything I ever concocted in an Igloo® cooler. The adventure that Vintners Own is taking Houston on is quickly turning our city into wine country. I’ll drink to that!
TESTING & TASTING, in which clients get to monitor pH levels, taste the influence of tannins and be further guided and educated by the Vintners Own staff in influencing the wine in these final stages.
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BARS + CLUBS + LOUNGES + WINE BARS 002 night life
LUCKY STRIKE LANES L F 1201 San Jacinto. 713.343.3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com MINT C 511 Main. 713.221.8855
downtown A+ BAR | inside Alden Hotel C 1117 Prairie. 832.200.8800 www.aldenhotels.com C&F DRIVE INN B 6714 N. Main. 713.861.0704
MOLLY’S PUB B 509 Main. 713.222.1033 www.mollyspubs.com POLK STREET PUB B F NEW 140 Polk St. 832.413.3334 www.polkstreetpubhouston.com
CHAR BAR B F 305 Travis. 713.222.8177 www.charbarhouston.com CORK WINE BAR W 1201 San Jacinto. 713.936.1000 www.corkpavilions.com THE COTTON EXCHANGE B+L 202 Travis. 832.507.5906 www.cottonexchangelounge.com
PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR b 1201 Fannin. | Houston Pavilions 713.337.7383 www.petesduelingpianobar.com RED CAT JAZZ CAFÉ B+L LM 924 Congress. 713.226.7870 www.redcatjazzcafe.com RESERVE 101 V B 1201 Caroline. 713.655.7101 www.reserve101.com
DIVE LOUNGE |inside the Aquarium L 410 Bagby St. 713.223.3474
SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFÉ B LM 909 Texas Ave. 713.224.5299 www.sambucarestaurant.com
ETTA’S LOUNGE L LM 5120 Scott. 713.528.2611 FLYING SAUCER B 705 Main St. 713.228.7468 www.beerknurd.com HOUSE OF BLUES B LM 1204 Caroline. 1.888.40.BLUES www.hob.com/houston
BAR 12•21 MORTON’S L F 5000 Westheimer. 713.629.1946 www.mortons.com BLANCO’S B F 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072 www.houstonredneck.com BELVEDERE L 1131 Uptown Park. 713.552.9271 www.belvedereinfo.com BLVD 610 LOUNGE B+L 3005 West Loop. 832.875.3997 www.blvd610.com THE BLACK SWAN |Omni Hotel C 4 Riverway. 713.871.8181
DEAN’S CREDIT CLOTHING B 316 Main. 713.227.3326 www.myspace.com/ deanscreditclothing
EIGHTEEN TWENTY B 1820 Franklin. 713.224.5535 www.myspace.com/1820bar
galleria+uptown
SHADOW BAR C 213 Milam. 713.221.5483 www.theshadowbar.com SHAY MCELROY’S B 909 Texas Suite A. 713.223.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com STATE BAR & LOUNGE B+L 909 #2-A Texas. 713.229.8888 www.thestatebar.com THE BREWERY TAP B 717 Franklin. 713.237.1537
CLUB 26 TEN C F 2610 Sage. 713.974.4000 www.myspace.com/club26ten PLANETA BAR-RIO C 6400 Richmond. 832.251.9600 PAPARRUCHOS B F 3055 Sage. 713.212.3178 www.paparruchos.com
RA SUSHI b f 3908 Westheimer. 713.621.5800 12860 Queensbury. 713.331.2791 www.rasushi.com REMINGTON BAR B
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St. Regis Hotel
1919 Briar Oaks Ln. 713.403.2631 www.theremingtonrestaurant.com RICHMOND ARMS B 5920 Richmond. 713.784.7722
www.richmondarmsonline.com ROXY C 5851 W. Alabama. 713.850.ROXY www.myspace.com/roxyhouston
JET LOUNGE L LM 1515 Pease. 713.659.2000 www.thejetloungehouston.com
THE B.U.S. SB 1800 Texas. 713.222.2287
LA CARAFE W 813 Congress. 713.229.9399
TOC BAR C 711 Franklin. 713.224.4862 www.tocbar.net
THE TASTING ROOM W 1101-18 Uptown Park. 713.993.9800 2409 W. Alabama. 713.526.2242 www.tastingroomwines.com
VENUE C+L 719 Main. 713.236.8150 www.venuehouston.com
WILD WEST C 6101 Richmond. 713.266.3455 www.wildwesthouston.com
LIVE SPORTS CAFÉ SB 407 Main. 713.228.5483 www.livesportscafe.com LONE STAR SALOON B 1900 Travis. 713.757.1616
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PORCH SWING PUB B 69 Heights. 713.880.8700
FIX LOUNGE L 2707 Milam. 832.281.2101
REBEL’S HONKY TONK B 5002 Washington. 713.807.7040
FRONT PORCH PUB B 217 Gray. 713.571.9571 www.frontporchpub.com
www.rebelshonkytonk.com
ABSOLVE WINE LOUNGE l 920 Studemont St., #150 281.501.1788 www.absolvewinelounge.com
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BEER ISLAND B W L 2631 White Oak. 713.862.4670 BIG STAR B 1005 W. 19th. 281.501.9560 www.bigstarbar.com BLUE LABEL LOUNGE C 4500 Washington. 713.861.9910 www.bluelabellounge.com
REIGN L 4105 Washington. 713.869.0404 SAWYER PARK SPORTS BAR SB 2412 Washington. 713.863.9350 www.sawyerparkhouston.com THE DIRT B 222 Yale. 713.426.4222 www.dirtbar.com
THE DRAKE L 1902 Washington. 713.861.9600 www.thedrakebar.com
NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR B 2913 Main St. www.art-bar.net
DAN ELECTRO’S GUITAR BAR B LM 1031 E. 24th St. 713.862.8707 www.danelectrosguitarbar.com
THE SOCIAL B 3730 Washington. 713.426.5585 www.thesocialinfo.com
DARKHORSE TAVERN B 2207 Washington. 713.426.2442 www.dhtavern.com
midtown
KOBAIN B 33 Waugh. 713.862.9911 www.kobain.net MANOR ON WASHINGTON L 4819 Washington. 713.426.0123 www.manoronwashington.com NOX C 4701 Nett. 281.701.4248 www.noxhouston.com ONION CREEK B 3106 White Oak. 713.880.0706 www.onioncreekcafe.com PANDORA L 1815 Washington. 832.296.6220 PEARL BAR B 4216 Washington. 713.863.5337 www.thepearlbarhouston.com
KOMODO’S B 2004 Baldwin. 713.655.1501 LEON’S LOUNGE L 1006 McGowen. 713.659.3052
THE LOT B 4212 Washington. 713.868.5688 www.thelothouston.com
EI8TH B 5102 Washington. 713.880.3500
IBIZA LOUNGE NEXT DOOR L F 2450 Louisiana. 713.520.7300 www.ibizaloungenextdoor.com
THE DRINKERY B 4115 Washington. 713.426.3617
BOOM BOOM ROOM B F 2518 Yale. 713.868.3740 www.myspace.com/ boomboomroomhouston
DUBLINER LOUNGE B 4219 Washington. 713.861.2300
HOWL AT THE MOON L 612 Hadley. 713.658.9700 www.howlatthemoon.com
13 CELSIUS W 3000 Caroline. 713.529.8466 www.13celsius.com 3RD BAR B F 2600 Travis. 713.526.8282 BOND LOUNGE C+L 2700 Milam. 713.529.2663 www.bond2700.com COACHES SB 2204 Louisiana. 713.751.1970 www.coachesjv.com CHRISTIAN’S TAILGATE B F 2000 Bagby. 713.527.0261 www.christianstailgate.com DECO L 510 Gray. 713.659.4900 www.decohouston.com EL PATIO C F 2416 Brazos. 713.523.8181 www.elpatio.com EPIC C+L 3030 Travis. 713.522.2531
THE MAPLE LEAF B 514 Elgin. 713.520.6464 www.themapleleafpub.com THE MINK/THE BACKROOM B 3718 Main. 713.522.9985 www.minkonmain.com OPEN CITY L 2416-A Brazos. 832.483.8357 www.ochouston.com RICH’S C 2401 San Jacinto. 713.759.9606 SAINT DANE’S BAR + GRILL B 502 Elgin. 713.807.7040
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STATUS C 2404 San Jacinto. 713.659.5400 www.myspace.com/statushouston SWIVEL L F 2621 Milam. 713.222.2057 www.swivelhouston.com THE WET SPOT SB 160 W. Gray. 713.523.7768 TIPSY CLOVER B 2416 Brazos. 713.524.8782 UNION BAR B+L 2708 Bagby. 281.974.1916 www.myspace.com/unionlounge WHISKEY CREEK B 2905 Travis. 713.526.4225 www.whiskeycreekhouston.com
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XO BAR & LOUNGE C 2611 San Jacinto. 713.651.9900 www.myspace.com/xohouston
MCELROY’S PUB B 3607 Sandman. 713.524.2444 www.mcelroyspub.com
montrose + shepherd
METEOR B 2306 Genesee. 713.521.0123 www.meteorhouston.com
ABSINTHE L F 609 Richmond. 713.528.7575 www.absinthelounge.com
THE NEXT DOOR B+L 2020 Waugh. 713.520.1712
AGORA B F 1717 Westheimer. 713.526.7212 www.agorahouston.com ANvIL+REfUGE B F 1424 Westheimer. 713.523.1622 www.anvilhouston.com AvANTGARDEN B+L LM 411 Westheimer. 832.519.1429 www.avantgardenhouston.com BOHEME WINE & CAfÉ BAR W 307 fairview. 713.269.0859 www.barboheme.com
www.myspace.com/thenextdoorgallery
NUMBERS C 300 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.numbersnightclub.com PRAvADA C 2815 S. Shepherd. 713.533.1200 www.pravadahouston.com PRIvE L 910 Westheimer. 713.526.6551 www.privelounge.com
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BOONDOCKS B+C LM 1417 Westheimer. 713.522.8500 www.myspace.com/boondocksbar BYZANTIO B F 403 W. Gray. 713.520.6896 www.byzantiohouston.com CATBIRDS B 1336 Westheimer. 713.523.8000 www.catbirds.com CEZANNE JAZZ CLUB B LM 4100 Montrose. 713.522.9021 www.blacklaboradorpub.com GUAvA LAMP L 570 Waugh. 713.524.3359 www.guavalamphouston.com
THE DAvENPORT L 2115 Richmond. 713.520.1140 THE fLAT B 1702 Commonwealth. 713.521.3528 GRIff’S SB 3416 Roseland. 713.528.9912 THE HARP B 1625 Richmond. 713.528.7827 LOLA’S B 2327 Grant. 713.528.8342 LZ PUB B 2239 Richmond. 713.522.7118
POISON GIRL L 1641-B Westheimer. 713.527.9929 www.myspace.com/poisongirlbar.com
SOUTH BEACH C 810 Pacific. 713.529.7623 www.southbeachthenightclub.com
outer loop 300 HOUSTON BOWLING B 925 Bunker Hill. 713.461.1207 www.300houston.com DENIM BAR B F 16090 City Walk. 281.275.5925 www.theburningpear.com THE DERRICK TAvERN B LM 1127 Eldridge. 281.759.4922 www.thederricktavern.com fIREHOUSE SALOON CB LM 5930 Southwest frwy. 713.977.1962 www.firehousesaloon.com HUSH C 15625 Katy frwy. 713.330.4874 www.hushonline.com vINE WINE ROOM W 12420 Memorial Dr. 713.463.8463 www.vinewineroom.com vINO 100 W 11693 Westheimer. 281.759.4100 www.vino100houston.com
SCOTT GERTNER’S SKYBAR L 3400 Montrose. 713.520.9688 www.msypace.com/scottgertnersskybar
THE STAG’S HEAD B 2128 Portsmouth. 713.533.1199 www.stagsheadpub.com THE TAvERN SB F 1340 W. Gray. 713.522.5159 www.thetavernongray.com vELvET MELvIN B 3303 Richmond. 713.522.6798 www.myspace.com/thevelvetmelvinpub
vINTAGE L 2108 Kipling. 713.522.4200
museum district MONARCH LOUNGE | Hotel ZaZa L F 5701 Main 713.526.1991 www.monarchrestauranthouston.com ZIMM’S MARTINI & WINE L 4321 Montrose. 713.521.2002 www.zimmsbar.com
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YARD HOUSE B f 800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., CityCentre. 713.461.9273 www.yardhouse.com
rice village ARMADILLO PALACE B F 5015 Kirby. 713.526.9700 www.thearmadillopalace.com BAKER STREET PUB B LM 5510 Morningside. 713.942.9900 www.bakerstreetpub.com BAM BOU C+L 2540 University. 713.521.7222 www.bambouhouston.com BRIAN O’NEILL’S B 5555 Morningside. 713.522.2603 www.brianoneills.com
KAY’S LOUNGE L 2324 Bissonnet. 713.528.9858 LITTLE WOODROW’S B 5611 Morningside. 713.521.2337 www.littlewoodrows.com THE GINGER MAN B 5607 Morningside. 713.526.2770 www.gingermanpub.com
THE WINE BUCKET W 2311 W. Alabama. 713.942.9463 www.thewinebucket.com UNDER THE vOLCANO C 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282 www.cabomixmex.com
THE LOUNGE AT BENJY’S B F 2424 Dunstan. 713.522.7602 www.benjys.com
warehouse district
vOLCANO B 2349 Bissonnet. 713.526.5282
EIGHTEEN TWENTY L 1820 franklin. 713.224.5535
river oaks + kirby
LUCKY’S PUB SB 801 St. Emanuel. 713.522.2010 www.luckyspub.com
BLANCO’S CB 3406 W. Alabama. 713.439.0072 COvA W 5600 Kirby. 713.838.0700 5555 Washington. 713.868.3366 www.covawines.com
THE GREEN ROOM C LM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 THE MERIDIAN C LM 1503 Chartres. 713.225.1717 www.meridianhouston.com
DOWNING STREET W F 2549 Kirby. 713.523.2291 www.downingstreetpub.com
WAREHOUSE LIvE LM 813 St. Emanuel. 713.225.5483 www.warehouselive.com
KENNEALLY’S IRISH PUB B 2111 S. Shepherd. 713.630.0486 www.irishpubkenneallys.com
downtown
LIZZARD’S PUB B+C 2715 Sackett. 713.529.4610 MERCER LOUNGE C 3302 Mercer. 713.627.1132 www.mercerhouston.com MEZZANINE LOUNGE SB F 2200 Southwest frwy. 713.528.MEZZ www.mezzaninelounge.com MUGSY’S B 2239 Richmond Ave.. 713.522.7118 THE BIG EASY B LM 5731 Kirby. 713.523.9999 www.thebigeasyblues.com
galleria+uptown
midtown montrose + shepherd museum district
outer loop rice village river oaks
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kirby
warehouse district downtown galleria+uptown
BRONX BAR B 5555 Morningside. 713.520.9690 ERNIE’S ON BANKS SB 1010 Banks. 713.526.4566 www.erniesonbanks.com
THE RED ROOM L 2736 virginia St. 713.520.5666 www.redroomhouston.com
THE GALLANT KNIGHT B lm 2511 Bissonnet. 713.942.9940 www.thegallantknight.com
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Bea Here Now Restaurateurs, club/bar owners, pubbers, etc., if there is a By Beatrice Valencia
special event or something you would like the public to know about, email me at bvalencia@002mag.com and I will help spread the word for you. See you out!
Oh my gosh! What have we done to the universe to deserve SUCH amazing spring weather! Because whatever it was, we need to keep on doing just that. I finally hit some patios and enjoyed crawfish. And believe me, there is no shortage of places for either! If you drive down Washington on a pretty Sunday the smell of spices permeates the air. New places are blooming like wildflowers. From champagne bars to sports bar to cupcake mobile bakeries, finding a place to eat or drink has never been easier. Or is it difficult with all the choices? You’ll never know unless you hit the pavement. I revisited some establishments to confirm my previous assessments, discovered a new gem, and found a way to enjoy an old pastime. All in a month’s work, folks!
THE CHELSEA GRILL- 4621 Montrose Boulevard 713.942.9857 www.chelseagrill.com On another one of my “moral” missions to prove deliciousness is constant – I dropped in for lunch on a beautiful Houston afternoon. They have a cute little patio right out front. We started with their wonderfully fresh hummus. Their pita rocks my socks off! It’s hot and straight from being toasted, so that yummy toasty smell still lingers. After scarfing the generous serving of hummus clean off the plate, we decided to split the grilled chicken club sandwich. Holy mother of Pete! This sandwich was AMAZING! I didn’t really know what to expect. I was thinking a typical club is cold, layers of unnecessary bread all cut into little triangles. What I was served was a toasted grilled chicken sandwich with mayo, Swiss cheese melted (acting like glue in a good way) with hickory smoked bacon and tomato in every bite. The sandwich comes with a mound of shoestring potato mixture (sweet potato and white) fries and a tiny pot of ketchup. By far, one of the most delicious sandwiches I’ve tasted in a long time. I’m craving one just writing about it! NOUVEAU ANTIQUE ART BAR- 2913 Main St. nouveau_art_bar@yahoo.com www.art-bar.net I’m not sure how many times I’ve actually printed this statement but I’m SERIOUSLY excited about this bar. I went after dinner with my boyfriend to have a drink and ended up staying for a couple more. The outside is completely unassuming and kitschy. The outside Tiffany style lamps should be an indicator about what you are about to experience but until you actually go inside you really have no idea! Replicated Tiffany lamps adorn the entire ceiling and every crevice in between. The most
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romantic little orbs hanging from a ceiling I’ve ever seen. Vintage furniture rounds out the décor. Everything from couches and coffee tables to armoires are collectable pieces. There wasn’t one piece I didn’t want to take home with me. And apparently, I’m not the only one. Rumor has it a few lucky patrons have purchased a lamp to take home. While sipping on my vodka soda, I thought it would be great to hear some Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin in this space. And lo and behold, Wednesday nights is lounge night with Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. This place couldn’t be more perfect in my mind! BRANCH WATER TAVERN- 510 Shepherd Drive 713.863.7777 www.branchwatertavern.com I am a believer! After going once already for a media tasting that was perfection, I needed to make sure, for myself, that they’re consistent. It’s this “moral” thing I have. On the hunt for a patio, we stopped in here for a bit before 5pm opening time on a Saturday night. They were more than welcome to let us come in and peruse the drink menu until they were set up outside for customers. The bartender taught me about bourbon and which one I’d probably enjoy. I took it to heart. Drinking bourbon on the rocks is something I plan on achieving one day. After settling in to the patio for a champagne sunset, our tummies were grumbling. We moved inside to the bar area to eat starting with a salmon tartar with crème fraiche and split their cheeseburger. (Note: Some menu items change so these might not be available when you go.) Our tartar was a little mound of fresh bits of salmon with hints of citrus and little toasted crostini for “dipping.” Our burger was served already split. The juiciest, cheesiest, most delish half with big steak fries was just what I needed to satisfy my hunger. In all honesty, I probably could’ve eaten the whole burger minus the fries. It’s that good.
ANGELIKA FILM CENTER- 510 Texas @ Smith St. 713.225.1470 www.angelikafilmcenter.com LANDMARK RIVER OAKS THEATRE- 2009 W. Gray St. 713.866.8881 www.landmarktheatres.com STUDIO MOVIE GRILL- 805 Town and Country Village 713.461.4405 www.studiomoviegrill.com I used to have this dilemma with moviegoing. I’m all for going to the movies during the week; there is nothing really to interrupt. But on my weekends, I can’t really sit there without thinking I’m missing something. And that something is a nice adult beverage in one hand to enjoy. Then these 3 theatres appeared in my life and things changed. In a matter of two weeks, I went to all three to enjoy a movie on a WEEKEND! All three vary in the level of comfort but one thing they all have in common: They serve adult beverages for consumption while you enjoy your movie. Pure genius! I must admit I feel very grown up going to dinner and a movie on Friday night.
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cd reviews By Lance Scott Walker
"HOUSE OF HITS" by Andy Bradley and Roger Wood (University of Texas Press) Okay, so it’s not a record – but it’s got one on its cover, and it’s all about records. The story of Houston’s Gold Star/SugarHill studios is fascinating on multiple levels (see the Dan Workman interview in this issue) by itself, but the context in which Bradley and Wood (and unofficial collaborator Andrew Brown) treat that history gives it a depth that will surprise even those with deep knowledge of the city’s storied music annals. They do that through anecdotes, for one, and a thick reference section in the back that tirelessly lists countless hit records tracked in the studio. But the real magic of this book is the way in which Bradley and Wood weave the history and the story of the history in with all of the photographs, reference points (such as recording dates), and the first-person quotes that reinforce the importance of this great studio. Furthermore, the stories feel very real, very loose in a way that never makes you think for a second that anyone is trying to sell you on the studio. They’re just selling you on the history. And it’s well worth the read. BUY THIS BOOK.
TYPHOON Hunger & Thirst (Tender Loving Empire) Young bands with way more members than necessary (between 7 and 17 in this case) have become ubiquitous since the abovecapacity Arcade Fire broke 5 years ago. It’s a spectacle, it becomes the story, and let’s face it – it’s always a draw. Any town. So then it gets left, in a lot of cases, to the voice coming alive from up front. When someone with weak pipes but a fantastic stage presence such as the Arcade Fire’s Win Butler breaks through, those out there with lagging talents are sure to be inspired. Truth be told, Kyle Morton sounds more vocally inspired by Beirut’s Zach Condon than anything else contemporary, and that’s the rub. His voice is so styled, so combed out and blow-dried that it tires out by the time the second song rolls around. However, when the rest of the group sings, the echo of strings and horns and drums they recorded in a big house in Portland come alive with them. Typhoon is an appropriate name; the band sounds big, big like a ship. The captain only needs some gravel in his throat.
PATRICK BOWER & THE WORLD WITHOUT MAGIC The Dark Lord (Of Love) (Fun Fact) Patrick Bower’s voice (if you want to take a wild stab and assume that he sings) is all husky but flat around the edges ala Leonard Cohen. What’s effective about that, as Cohen has continuously proven, is that when someone sings in such a manner, the listener hears every word. There are no ifs, no buts; you just listen. Instrumentally, he’s really not all that different than Cohen, actually – acoustic guitars, drums, bass, piano and a few strings dashed in. Mature arrangements (if you take that to mean anything). Most importantly, Bower seems to understand the delicate art of the EP: strong tracks that rise and fall in a perfect, brief rhythm. The duration is halted, it all fits together nicely. An album of this may be too much, but if he understands the art of the LP as well as the art of the EP… we’ll see. may 10 | www.002mag.com .81
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radar art SHEN YUN is back with its timeless interpretations of Chinese culture through a series of original story-based dances featuring state-of-the-art dynamic backdrops, authentically designed costumes, and live orchestral music transporting guests to a land of beauty and enchantment. The New York-based company will put on three shows at Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston on July 2-3. For more information, visit HouShow.com.
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musician who plays
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32. Pixie
and Asia
20. Gallery of glitzy
films
35. Beermaking grain
60. It may be eaten
gas guzzlers that rolls
69. Merit
37. Does a hit man’s
at a circus
through town in May
70. Bicker
job
61. Law school sub-
23. Fuel-economy
71. Paving stone
39. Wham-O’s flying
ject
stat.
72. Iditarod vehicle
discs
65. In the past
26. Scrooge expletive
73. Jazz dance
40. Watch chain
66. Rum ___ Tugger
adornment
(“Cats” character)
41. Greek letters
67. Like cool cats
27. Foot feature 28. Many millennia 30. Reproductive cell 33. Pennsylvania has three 34. Fat cat, so to speak 36. San Antonio landmark 38. Bread, it’s said 42. Diamond flaw? 43. Fairy tale closer 46. NYC hours 49. Lustful desire 52. It’s a long story 53. Hangmen’s ropes 55. Hunk of history
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DOWN 1. Crony 2. Singleton
44. Kind of trip
3. School advisory grp. 4. Galileo’s birthplace 5. Very tart 6. You fell for it! 7. Kind of code 8. Cook on a grill 9. Infirmary 10. Russian rulers of yore 11. Narcotic 12. Begin to blush 13. Wins all
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