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An intimate dinner at Rienzi, the MFAH’s house museum, was underwritten by jeweler Harry Winston, whose designs were donned by models who mingled with the 75 Rienzi Society members during a cocktail hour. … The Public Art of the University of Houston System hosted An Evening with Frank Stella. The event toasted the 20th anniversary of Stella’s commissioned peice Euphonia, which resides in the UH Moores Opera House. … Beloved Latin American sculptor Jorge Jiménez Deredia celebrated the opening of his third-ever U.S. exhibit at Houston’s Art of the World Gallery.

Jenny Antill and Daniel Ortiz



Franci Neely and Carl Palazzolo at UH
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Chapman & Kirby Launches Free Concert Series for Spring

Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band performs May 31 (photo from dannyrayatlanticstreetband.com)

CHAPMAN & KIRBY, THE premier event destination in Houston’s East Village, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Spring Music Series, kicking off on Friday, April 12. Chapman & Kirby has become synonymous with top-tier events and unforgettable experiences, many attended by celebrities both local and worldwide. With concert ticket prices soaring to hundreds and even thousands of dollars in the last year, this eight-week music series promises to be a welcomed opportunity to engage with live music for free, showcasing an eclectic lineup of talented acts.

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ONE OF THE many amazing things about William Shakespeare is how well his comedies and tragedies communicate when reimagined in contemporary settings. Shakespeare’s language may be highfalutin, but the Bard always had his ear to the street — and always gave audiences a healthy dose of grand guignol (i.e. blood and more blood) along with the poetry.

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Serial entrepreneur and spa visionary LeBrina Jackson

NESTLED IN THE heart of France, the town of Vichy holds a rich history in the world of wellness and hydrotherapy. Acquiring fame for their alkaline springs in the 17th century, the Romans were among the first to recognize the therapeutic benefits of the springs. They established a French spa known as “Vichy,” which still exists today and continues to attract spa-goers from around the world to experience the transformative effects of hydrotherapy.

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