ArtValet

When it’s time to recharge or hit that reset button, as I like to imagine it, where do you go? My favorite recharging spaces have at least two of the following: trees, water, space, art and history. Good thing I live in the Heights, right? Sometimes, a fresh view is needed to appreciate what you already have. While looking for new things to try that meet my stringent … [Read more...] about Art Valet: Recharge with exploring something new

Communities have been the focus lately in everything I do. They’re everywhere I look and as I considered what to cover this week, on July 4 no less, I noticed several of my communities converging like the great big melting pot our country is. Last week, the iconic and long-lived Jimmy’s Ice House closed forever. It wasn’t for a lack of business, that is certain, but … [Read more...] about Jimmy’s Ice House closes, artists rally through art

Houston has, in my opinion, become a great place to tour murals. This week, I got notification of one more to join the ranks and it’s just the latest community art initiative in the Northside community. To help cultivate hope, inspire younger generations and create a safer home for all in the Northside community, students from Yes Prep Northside have come together to create … [Read more...] about Yes Prep Northside announce Eyes of the Northside mural

Wanderlust has struck again and alas, I am not going anywhere for a while. Although, as I write this, the people that like to alarm us of impending doom are saying we’ll be washed out to sea in a day or two. Maybe it is time to head for the hills. I’ll be back this Sunday, and I’d love for you to join me. Dan Electros (the bar and music venue) has invited me to judge an … [Read more...] about Dan Electro’s teams up for Kids’ Meals

What are you going to do with Dad this weekend? There are some events just for him you know, you don’t have to just stand in long lines at restaurants. Not there’s anything wrong with that. The Museum of Fine Arts has several exhibits geared to the Father’s with more art culture leanings.  Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish, are two grand-scale, … [Read more...] about Art Valet: art ideas and activities for Dad