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Sep. 19, 2017
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.
"At Chapman & Kirby, we are dedicated to curating exceptional experiences for our guests beyond great food and drinks. The Spring Music Series is a testament to our commitment to hospitality from every angle, and we’re excited to show off incredible talent" said Mazen Baltagi, co-owner of Chapman & Kirby.
In partnership with Gulf Coast Entertainment, the Spring Music Series lineup will feature a diverse array of musical talents. Each Friday night will offer a unique, interactive experience for guests, via music, food & beverage and local vendor pop-ups. Doors will open at 6pm, with performances starting promptly at 7pm. Purchase tickets here. The schedule includes:
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DURING APRIL'S STREAK of beautiful, breezy spring weather, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center hosted its annual alfresco fete for 400.
The "Enchanted Forest" evening included dinner and dancing under the stars, but kicked off at dusk with fine wine and views of the Arboretum's spring wildflowers. Clad in floral-inspired attire, the galagoers descended upon the Nature Center courtyard and lawn, greeted by chairs Annie and Spencer Kerr and Amy and Robert Urquhart.
The crowd applauded honorees Marilyn and Harry Kirk, longtime supporters of the Arboretum and its improvement projects over the years, as well as of conservation and nature education in general. After dinner and the silent auction, Infinite Groove took to the stage, and the party continued well into the night. In all, more than $500,000 was raised at this year's gala.
Jason, Meredith and Allyson Kinzel
Steve and Betty Newton and Andrea and Bill White
Bobbi & Jonathan Worbington
Sam & Mary Sommers Pyne
Charles Reynolds & Kelley Stair
Chris and Therese Odell
Nancy Greig and Debbie Markey
David & Katherine Andrew and Kent & Kristen Bayazitoglu
Megan & Joe Keefe
Jason and Stephanie Beauvais
Frank and Amanda Hauser
Marilyn & Harry Kirk
Leyton & Amy Woolf
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.
So it makes sense that one of Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies, Othello, totally works as Othello: The Remix, which opens tonight and runs through June 9 at Stages.
Created by award-winning theater artists The Q Brothers, Othello: The Remix is an 80-minute, non-stop, immersive experience blending old school drama with street-smart beats, and using the language of hip-hop to tell the story of a man (a.k.a. “The Moor”) whose alienation and jealousy (“the green-eyed monster”) leads to one of the most frightening and heartbreaking endings in the European canon.
Throughout the performance, the dialogue and monologues are recited by four rappers, each taking on multiple roles, save for the doomed Desdemona, Othello’s devoted but hapless wife. She appears not onstage in the flesh, but as a bed of colored lights that respond in luminescence to the meter and cadences of her offstage voice. Adding to the stripped-down, underground vibe, the show’s original beats and musical cues are provided by an onstage DJ. And like any concert or club gig, there is plenty of audience participation.
That said, The Q Brothers keep the original plot intact, even though the setting is very ’90s. Othello rises from his humble origins to find success as a stellar MC who tells the stories of the people in his neighborhood. As he rises to the top of the music industry, Othello decides to release his homeboy Cassio’s next album to expand and reach a wider audience. This pisses off the quintessential “every brother ain’t a brother” Iago, who preys incessantly on Othello’s insecurities, and slowly convinces him both Cassio and Desdemona are not to be trusted.
Othello: The Remix is directed by Houston’s very own Eboni Bell Darcy, and former Houston Poet Laureate Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean is on board as musical director. Upcoming special performances include a Sunday Sit Down (May 5), where you can meet the Join the cast and designers for a free, behind-the-scenes conversation after the 2:30pm matinee; a student matinee on Friday, May 17, at 10am.; and an ASLI performance Saturday, June 1 at 2:30pm; and a Sensory Friendly performance on Saturday, June 8, at 2:30pm. Word!