Got a great email from Houston Arts Advocate Heather Pray just now about 3 upcoming events this, and wanted to pass along.
It’s been a rough summer, but working on getting back to the blog soon. thanks for hanging in there.
“Three fantastic events below to support Houston arts and they’re all for free. If you can’t join me at all 3, I hope you can make it to at least one — they are not to be missed!
Thank you for your support and if you have any questions, just ask! Also, feel free to pass the information to any of your interested friends!” – hp
Ballet Barre
Young Professionals for Houston Ballet
Season Kick-off Party
Wednesday, August 25, 6:30-9:00 pm
RDG + Bar Annie, 1728 Post Oak Blvd
Ballet Barre has an amazing schedule planned for the 2010-2011 season (you can view it here, www.houstonballet.org/balletbarre) and it goes much beyond attending 4 performances! If you ever wanted an insider’s view of our world-renowned ballet company, this is the way to do it. Membership starts at $125! Join tomorrow night and receive 2 free drinks.
You do not need to be a member to attend tomorrow night.
Capital One Bank Culture Collision Version Theater District
Thursday, August 26, 6-8 pm
ArCH, 315 Capitol, Suite 120
Join Houston arts & culture enthusiasts to kick-off the 2010-2011 Theater District season amidst an outstanding exhibition,Ready, Set, Go showcasing Houston stage designers.
Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One Bank, Cadillac Dealers of Houston, Smith & Wollensky, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Cafe Moustache, Sprinkles Cupcakes, AIA-Houston, CultureMap and Houston Downtown Alliance.
Complimentary valet or $8 parking in Hobby Center garage.
Luck. We’re all envious of it. But a wise man once said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Well friends, I’m preparing you for your opportunity.
Diverseworks 9th Annual Luck of the Draw is upon us, and it’s your chance to be lucky. Two hundred Art Chance ticket holders will go home with a piece of contemporary art created by locally and nationally known artists, some of whom have exhibited at DiverseWorks ArtSpace over the past several years. And the best part? You’ll get these one of a kind art pieces at a fraction of the price. Why? Because Diverseworks believes in art BY the people, FOR the people. (Pssst. That’s you, people.)
By purchasing an art chance ticket, you’ll be entered into a random numbered drawing to make a mad dash for your one of a kind art piece. So put on your fastest kicks, and line up, because when you’re number’s called, you’re up. Make it a good one.
Option one is sold out. Damn my luck. Well, your luck. And only a few Option 2 tickets remain, which will inch you up in the line between #6-#20. All other art chance tickets 21-200 are available now. What’s your lucky number?
If you aren’t up to the challenge of the art scramble, no worries. You’re invited to watch as your friends claw each other’s…um…politely select their works of art. Party only tickets are available for $25.
Yes, I’m absolutely stealing this text from an email from the wonderful Jessica Walters. Jess is who got me turned on to Dominic Walsh, and she’s a huge advocate of dance. I couldn’t have said it better myself, so here goes!
Friends,
I wanted to remind you about the Dominic Walsh Dance Theater performance this week! Most of you know I’m on the Board of this wonderful organization, and I’m constantly moved by what these incredible dancers do. I hope you’ll join me at one of the performances this week – you can pick from Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
This is a Mixed Rep – some of the works are dark and evocative, some humorous and artistic. And we’re premiering a new duet that I have not seen, yet promises to be amazing. This is contemporary ballet – rooted in classical tradition, but more freedom of movement. No tutus here, folks.
I’ll be attending Friday performance. If you are free Friday night, I encourage you to come then. If you buy the “Casting Couch” ticket, (one for $35, two for $50!), you come up on the stage after the show, mingle with the dancers, and have wine and light bites.
For the other nights, tickets start in the $20s – and in Zilkha Hall (at the Hobby Center) there’s not a bad seat.
I hope you’ll join me! This is the last performance of the season, so if you’ve been telling yourself that you need to go, but haven’t, this is your chance!
Posted by Monica Danna on Apr 23, 2010 in arts + events
Back as hosts for our 3rd year, Chris and I will be participating with our friends at Azur Salon in the 20th Annual Dining Out for Life next Thursday, April 29th.
You eat. Restaurants Donate. Win win.
On Thursday, April 29, 2010, restaurants across Houston will unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Each restaurant will generously donate 33% of food bills all day long. In 2009 with the help of great Houston restaurants, AIDS Foundation Houston (AFH) raised over $70,000 in support for their programs and services such as housing, case management, and food assistance for nearly 5,000 HIV+ men, women, and children.
For the 2nd year in a row, we’ll be hosting at Monica Pope’s T’afia in Midtown. We’re super excited to be back at this Top Chef Masters‘ home in Houston!
Chris and I will be posted up at t’afia on Thursday night from 6-10pm. Please stop in for a drink, a meal, or dessert and help us support this great cause.
Hey, ya gotta eat, right? Make it count this night.
After a year in the making, Andrew Karnavas‘ solo CD, Film Noir, is recorded, packaged, and ready for your grimey little hands. And it’s spectacular. I seriously can’t wait for you to hear it. No really. Call me when you hear it. I don’t care what time it is. You’re gonna flip. Your lid.
After 5 years in the making, countless solo shows, enduring painful relationships just for the sake of writing a song, our favorite Houston crooner is ready to share with you his melancholy tales of love and loss. And if I have anything to do with it, a few poppy tunes. And maybe a MMJ cover? Maybe? Oh, a girl can dream.
You may have seen Andrew perform solo many times, or with his band Runaway Sun. But on April 24th, you’ll hear him perform like never before. Backed by a legion of strings, steel, and vinyl. Andrew has invited all the incredible musicians who played on Film Noir to play live with him at the Continental Club. Upright bass, pedal steel, violin, mandolin. He’s got it all. And it’s all for you.
[Design Fair 2010, formerly the 20th Century Modern Market, features vintage modern objects of the 20th century as well as cutting edge contemporary design. The best in design for furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting, books, metalwork and fashion will be for sale to collectors alike.]
Preview Party | Friday, April 23, 2010 | 6 PM–9 PM
Admission:| $60 per person for Lawndale members | $75 for non-members (includes admission throughout weekend)
Dress: Don Draper Chic
Shop early for the best modern and contemporary design at Lawndale Art Center. Sip on cool libations and nibble on tasty treats amongst the finest selection of furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting, books, metalwork and fashion. You won’t want to miss this chance to pickup your next treasure. Guests of the Design Fair Preview Party can keep the party going at the Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge Luxe Lounge for an After Party at 1201 San Jacinto St.
Fair Days | Saturday and Sunday April 24 and 25 | 10 AM–5 PM
Weekend Pass : $5
Two full days of shopping among a special selection of vintage modern objects of the 20th century, as well as cutting edge contemporary design.
thanks to this amazing community for making last night so incredible.
it was perfect. just perfect.
thanks to everyone who stopped by. big hugs to Smart Meals, Saint Arnold, DJ Good Grief + Young $quaddy, Noah of Noah’s Kitchen for keeping us entertained and all of our wonderful neighbors for putting up with us all night.
we’re still taking it all in, but in the meantime upload your pics and vids from the party to our pg+co flickr group. cuz we just can’t get enough of yo’ faces.
you can check out the tweets from last night here. reading them makes me want to do this again. like, tonight. who’s game?
So it’s been almost a year to the day that I left the corporate world and embarked upon this momentous, exciting, exhausting, enthralling journey that is entrepreneurship. And it feels like it’s been about a week. It’s true that time flies when you’re having fun. And I’m incredibly fortunate (and gracious!) to be able to call work “fun.” I know, crazy, huh?
Many, many lessons learned, and many more to learn. The most important lesson? Entrepreneur does not equal alone. Sure, there are times when I feel like the world is coming down on me, and I’m holding it up with a pinky. But the single thing that has gotten me through this year? Support from others. Not my own skill. Not my knowledge. But support from those who believe in me. Support from my best friends her and him. and these incredibly amazing BPs. and this wonderful person. and this consummate partner and friend. and of course, my lovely accountant whose visits bring me dread. and hope. And myincredibleclients for whom all I cannotthank enough for taking a chance on me.
The list would take up this entire post if i let it. SO instead, I’m throwing a party. for you. and you and you. If you’ve ever read a tweet I sent. Or 14,000 of them. Commented on a blog post. Attended an event, gave me a much needed hug, a thumbs up, a vote of confidence in this last year. I want you there. This is your celebration. Because it truly does take a village. And you are mine.
Join my company, colab, and my brother company, Primer Grey, this Thursday, April 8th as we host a Block Party for our family, friends, and clients in our new-ish loft space at 1305 Sterrett St. in Houston’s Downtown Artist District. We’ll have beer, oh yeah you bet it’s Saint Arnold! And food, and fun, and friends. It’s a Block Party, y’all. And we hope to see you there.
(That, and me trying not to freak out when meeting design idols like Joslyn of Simple Lovely. And she is just that, simply lovely.)
In other news, I may never leave this place.
I was invited by the organizers of ALT to take part in a pre-conference workshop called Politicopia, led by Utah Senator Steve Urquhart. Myself, Laura Mayes, Colin Delany, David All and Ric Cantrell spoke to local Utah politicians and campaign teams about new media tactics and trends. The experience was amazing, and I learned a ton from my fellow panelists, all brilliant political new media strategists. It’s exciting and inspiring to see how other states’ legislatures are utilizing these new media tools.
After the workshop I wondering into the lobby of the Grand America Hotel where the conference is taking place this weekend, to meet up with some speakers and attendees of ALT. Holy hell. This hotel. Is incredible. Think, Versailles meets holy freaking radness. There’s a parlor. IN OUR ROOM. Straight up roylaty, y’all. Here’s a pic from our balcony. Oh, there’s two balconies. Natch.
Tonight there’s a speed networking event and a “Hollywood Glam” mixer. Thankfully, between Laura and I, we packed enough for a small Paris Hilton army.
Ballet Barre
Capital One Bank Culture Collision Version Theater District
Luck. We’re all envious of it. But a wise man once said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Back as hosts for our 3rd year, 
