The coronavirus is totally cramping our style. In all seriousness, as horrible as this unpredictable disease and outbreak has been, one of its victims is local artist and cultural organizations. Several institutions have tapped into tech tools to bring culture to you in your living room! Here are some options for you below. Important: Please … Continue reading
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Get Lost Houston’s Secret Garden
I remember walking through the Gardens of Versailles thinking, “this is so gorgeous — I wish Houston had something like this.” And turns out, we do… sorta. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is right off Memorial Drive at Westcott. It’s part of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s collection now but once was the grandiose home … Continue reading
Houston May Events You Can’t Miss
Y’all, we MAY-d it here. Here we are. In our 5th month of 2018. Time’s flying because we’re having fun. Here are some events this month to keep the party going! We got to film a fun segment on events with Great Day Houston! Click here to watch the segment! This week ROCKETS! Tuesday, May … Continue reading
What It’s Like to be a Big for Big Brothers Big Sisters
For about six months, I’ve been a big sister to an 11-year-old girl named La’Star. We’ve pet goats, watched movies, ice skated, drank slushies, painted pictures — the list goes on and on — and it all was made possible by Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star. Being a big sister in in Houston is … Continue reading
MFAH: A Sneak Peek into the Peacock in the Desert
Now through August 19, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston has a special exhibition, Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India, in its Caroline Wiess Law Building. We got to check out the exhibit at the museum’s Mixed Media event last weekend — psstt… click here to see other amazing upcoming events this … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About MFAH’s New Cloud Column Sculpture
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s “Cloud Column” by Anish Kapoor is officially open for business. The structure, which I affectionately call the “Wannabean” is pretty freaking cool and made a v dramatic entrance to Houston a couple months back. ICYMI, there was a lot of back and forth between Houston and Chicago about this. … Continue reading
9 Date Ideas for Every Type of Couple
Even though there are hundreds of amazing restaurants in Houston, couples are just so freaking tired of staring at their S.O. across the table while splitting mozzarella sticks discussing who will get the pasta and who will get the seafood so that they can split halfway through. Let’s mix things up a bit, shall we? … Continue reading
Heights Mercantile Popped Up Overnight and We’re Obsessed
First there was a few construction cones and a bulldozer or two. And then, I swear, overnight, they’re putting the final touches on the Warby Parker mural and everyone and their mother is lining up to get a crepe. If you don’t know what I’m talking about than take a quick drive up Heights Boulevard … Continue reading
10 Thoughts Had at the MFAH Oscar de la Renta Exhibit
A lover of art and fine things, I was most excited to tour the Glamour and Romance of Oscar de la Renta exhibit at the MFAH. Close to 70 ensembles are on display, accompanied by dashing accessories and furniture pieces from the MFAH collection. With the purchase of a ticket to the exhibit (oof, $25), you get … Continue reading
5 Hidden Houston Art Spots to See this Summer
Houston has a fantastic and growing art scene that’s full of amazing talent. Here are some of my favorite art spots to visit. If you’re an art lover or looking to be a bit of a tourist in your hometown, put these art spots places on your Houston to-do list this summer! MFAH Pixel Forrest. Okay … Continue reading