AFTER NEARLY 12 years of operating as an e-commerce site, Golden Thread is opening its first retail storefront on Oct. 14, at 9135 Katy Fwy., Suite 200. Former neonatal-ICU-nurse-turned-designer and native Houstonian Jennifer Welker will stock her collection of everyday-chic jewelry.

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THE HOUSTON ASTROS destroyed the White Sox yesterday, advancing to the American League Championship Series for the fifth straight year. The World Series is surely up next! While a team jersey is always a foolproof option for showing support, we challenge you to get creative with your outfits. Orange and blue are directly opposite on the color wheel, so you won't have trouble finding these complementary hues when shopping.

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A NEW SHOW highlighting the storied 33-year career of one of the Houston art world's most towering and intriguing figures — Bert Long Jr. — is shaping up to be a must-hit for the city's culture vultures. The Strength is from Within will run through Nov. 20 at Deborah Colton Gallery and will feature more than 30 of his best works, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and assemblages, as well as screening of a documentary about his amazing life.

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