Mercury Orchestra Blasts Off, with Fun Retro-Space-Age Gala and Supporters Like Lynn Wyatt

Jeff Gremillion

ONE OF HOUSTON'S most prestigious performing arts organizations, the Mercury orchestra, threw a fabulous “Retro-Futuristic” gala at the Post Oak Hotel, complete with a space-themed musical presentation and a top-tier guest list including Lynn Wyatt.

Using Old Photos, Knickknacks and Other Found Objects, Artist Transforms Gallery Into Space 'to Remember'

Chris Becker

“I’M INTERESTED IN the things left behind,” explains found-object and performance-based installation artist Viktor Givens, whose lovingly crafted installation Coffee/Kool Aid and the Tabernacle of (Re)Memory is on view through April 23 at Community Artists’ Collective.
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GMA Surprises Houston Restaurant Workers with Disaster Relief Funds

(photo by Shane Dante)

LAST SUMMER, BELLAIRE'S Dandelion Cafe competed in one of Good Morning America's popular cookoffs, receiving accolades for its decadent chicken and waffles. Fast forward one year, and the family-owned restaurant is the recipient of a different kind of recognition.
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Foodies, Mark Your Calendars: Pop-Ups, Culinary Stars and a Hot Sauce Contest Coming Soon

Guard & Grace Tartar

GET YOUR SUMMER fix of family fun, Japanese delicacies, Houston hot sauce and local produce at these eclectic pop-ups!

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