Mercury Orchestra Blasts Off, with Fun Retro-Space-Age Gala and Supporters Like Lynn Wyatt

Jeff Gremillion

ONE OF HOUSTON'S most prestigious performing arts organizations, the Mercury orchestra, threw a fabulous “Retro-Futuristic” gala at the Post Oak Hotel, complete with a space-themed musical presentation and a top-tier guest list including Lynn Wyatt.

Using Old Photos, Knickknacks and Other Found Objects, Artist Transforms Gallery Into Space 'to Remember'

Chris Becker

“I’M INTERESTED IN the things left behind,” explains found-object and performance-based installation artist Viktor Givens, whose lovingly crafted installation Coffee/Kool Aid and the Tabernacle of (Re)Memory is on view through April 23 at Community Artists’ Collective.
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How the Garden Grows! MFAH’s Le Jardinier Ushers in Spring Menus and Expands Hours

Alex Montoya

French white asparagus at Le Jardinier

SPRING IS THE most beautiful time of the year to dine with artful outdoor views or alfresco style before our weather gets steamy. While catching the latest museum exhibitions, why not make a day of it by sampling the new brunch, lunch or dinner menus at the MFAH’s signature Le Jardinier? Always impressive for celebrations, the enchanting restaurant also offers more casual patio dining and seating in the bar area for solo guests, if desired.

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Ribbon Dancing and Gourmet Wine Pairings Highlight Successful ‘Wonderland’ Gala at Stages

Priscilla Dickson, Quy Tran

Tom Herrick, Allison Pfeiffer, Ashley Coombs, Michael Hogan

ONE OF THE CITY'S favorite performing arts orgs — Stages theater company — threw its typically intimate and fun annual gala recently, on its own premises at the still-new Gordy theater complex, raising well more than half a mil to further its creative mission.

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