Opera Ball Returns with Vivid Moroccan Theme, a $1.25 Million Haul and Even a Camel!

Jeff Gremillion

SOMETIMES CALLED THE mother of all galas, the always spectacular Houston Grand Opera Ball returned to the Wortham Center foyer with a roar, with a haul of $1.25 million and a rousing party. It was the event’s first time in the theater center since Hurricane Harvey and then the Covid pandemic displaced it from its longtime home. And, for many, the splendor of its colorful “Le Voyage à Marrakech” theme was worth the long wait.

Mum's the Word! Inside ‘Barrier-Free’ Summer Camp’s Million-Dollar High School Heyday

Evan W. Black

THE JOYS OF summer camp are the makings of childhood memories, and contribute to a sense of self-worth and confidence — a fact that is doubly true for those who attend Camp For All, a Houston nonprofit that runs a “barrier-free” camp for children and adults with special needs in the Hill Country town of Burton.

Travel: Art Fest Lights Up Florida’s Emerald Coast for the Perfect Weekend

Robin Barr Sussman

ART, ARCHITECTURE AND beach lovers will collide for a dose of sun, sand and play at the Digital Graffiti Festival at Alys Beach May 13-14 – and if you’ve never been to this luxury vacation getaway (just a two-hour flight from Houston) – you’re in for a treat. With its white stucco buildings, cobblestone streets and Moorish-inflected architecture, the serene town feels worlds away from the Florida Panhandle.

Autry Park (photo by Alex Montoya)

AT THE BRAND-NEW Fresh Finds on Sat., April 20, fans of local produce stands will enjoy much more than fruits and veggies. Come for a day of mixing, mingling and hunting for everything under the sun at this bustling farmers market situated on Autry Park’s central green park space. Expect more than 25 unique vendors and local artisans, from seasonal produce purveyors to artisanal luxury goods, a live DJ, and interactive pop-ups.

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Karen Navarro's 'El Lado Oculto de la Luna' (photo by Alex Barber)

THIS YEAR’S FOTOFEST Biennial wraps up on April 21, but there are plenty of participating spaces with exhibits scheduled through May and beyond.

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