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IW Marks Jewelers celebrated 40 years in business, naturally marking the occasion with a party bedazzled with rubies, the traditional 40th anniversary gift. Models donned gowns in deep reds, and even the bubbly took on a red tone! ... Artist Hanh Tran and Donae Chramosta (aka the Vintage Contessa) launched their new collab, featuring handpainted designer handbags and accessories, at Baccarat. ... And shoppers perused the pop-up Maison-de-Mode.com boutique before a seated dinner at the Galleria’s Fig & Olive.


Brad Marks and Donna Vallone at ‘Ruby’
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Shakespeare Festival Celebrates 50 Years with Must-See Classics at Miller Outdoor

Actor Alan Brincks gets his makeup done for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

BEGINNING AUG. 1 THROUGH Aug. 10, the Houston Shakespeare Festival, the professional arm of the University of Houston’s School of Theater and Dance, takes the stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre for its 50th iteration. The milestone event includes productions of Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, plus "Bard talks," all at no cost to viewers.

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Houston Restaurant Group Writes Big Check to Benefit Workers Affected by Beryl

Dandelion Cafe owners Sarah Lieberman and J.C. Ricks with Mireya Villarreal of GMA, Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown of Southern Smoke Foundation (photo by Shane Dante Photography)

THE SOUTHERN SMOKE Foundation, established by chef Chris Shepherd, has only been around for seven years — but that's long enough to have helped hospitality workers through hurricanes, freezes, a pandemic, and countless other personal situations requiring emergency relief.

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Food