This June, we had the fabulous opportunity to visit Leipzig and celebrate 25 years of Sister City Partnership with Houston. We spent our time delving into the past and present of this German town and immersing ourselves in the sights and sounds of its culture. Before heading the Leipzig, I knew that a stop at … Continue reading
Tag Archives: ballet
Be a Tucking Queen at The Bar Method
Bar classes have got to be the hardest type of workout to explain to someone. Half the time I talk about it people thing I’m becoming a bartender. Not the case. Instead of mixing drinks, I’m burning them off with this bizarre (yes, I said it) combination of weights, squats, and abdominal work. My latest adventures have been … Continue reading
What to Expect in Your First Pure Barre Class
After shoulder surgery and 6 weeks of inactivity, I decided it was time to raise the fitness barre. I rallied and purchased a one-month class pass for $99 at the River Oaks Pure Barre Studio to get myself back into shape. I chose Pure Barre because the doc refuses to let me do cardio and I knew the classes would be … Continue reading
Giselle Premiers at iPic Theatre in River Oaks
Looking to compensate for the fact that the last movie you saw was Zoolander 2? (No just me?) Well look no further if you’re looking to embrace the arts and do something cultural in Houston. Giselle, a ballet produced by the Royal Opera House, will be coming to the River Oaks iPic Theatre for a … Continue reading
Wherefore art thou, Romeo? River Oaks.
Hey, remember when we told you about the Arts Alliance of Houston and how the Royal Opera House was going to stream Romeo and Juliet? Yeah, it happened. And it was a-freakin-mazing. Not going to say I LOOOVE watching film versions of ballet—it’s just not the point, right?! But, holy crap. This experience was worth … Continue reading
The Royal Opera House comes to Houston
Like the arts? Ballet? Theater? A new and cool thing is coming to Houston….The Royal Opera House (yes the one in London) will be filming its operas and ballets and delivering live performances via movie theaters around the world. In case a ticket to a world class opera (let alone a plane ticket to London) … Continue reading