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Enchanted Florist - Your Houston Flower Shop Pasadena Great 5 Star Review by Selena tulee - https://youtu.be/9qHRn8Ljvao from https://enchantedfloristpasadena.tumblr.com/post/162383468902 Of all the ways you could drive a car-themed heist thriller Edgar Wright chooses to go 100 m.p.h. down a crowded street with the pedal to the metal in Baby Driver. When Baby Driver had its world premiere at SXSW a few months ago, Wright autographed over a thousand mini posters for the movie that were handed out to the exiting crowd at the Paramount Theater. “I sat down at my house and autographed 1,200 posters,” Wright tells Free Press Houston in a phone interview. “It took about four hours.” Wright reunited with many of his regular collaborators for Baby Driver. “My crew is generally the people I’ve worked with several times: my producers Nira Park and Eric Fellner, my production designer Marcus Rowland. For Steven Price, the composer, it’s the second film we’ve worked on. And it’s the third time I’ve worked with [Director of Photography] Bill Pope. “He’s done everything in his career once before, I like him because of his visual style but he also thinks about the heart of the story. The characters and what they’re thinking. Bill’s not just thinking about what it looks like, he’s thinking about what it feels like,” says Wright. Editors Jonathan Amos and Paul Machliss, also alumni of previous Wright films, were working on the movie before principal photography. Many of the sequences are timed to specific rock songs and as such required advance planning. “What’s interesting is we did some editing before we even started. We had the songs locked down – those were written into the script,” says Wright. So before we even start shooting we were editing the sequences with storyboards in animation. Then you start rehearsing with the actors. And then you start the film for real. Ansel Elgort plays Baby, a heist car driver who constantly listens to music to drown out tinnitus caused by a childhood trauma. Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm, Eiza González, Lily James, Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx co-star. “Anytime there was a two-shot of Jamie and Kevin I would whisper to Bill ‘Oscar shot,’” laughs Wright. “But there’s another Oscar winner in the film, Paul Williams who has a small role won an award for Best Original Song.” Wright literally composes action scenes in tempo to songs like Queen’s “Brighton Beach,” and “Hocus Pocus” by Focus. “All of the action set-ups were difficult in their own right. Anytime cars were involved it got very tricky because of the precision and the timing. The safety aspect means that everything has to be worked out. “A lot of times the actors are driving on actual roads. The entire affair becomes a ballet of teamwork,” says Wright. “Other factors include how exhausted you are on a particular day. We were shooting the finale during the middle of the schedule, things like that where you’re going from day to night and day again are punishing. “With a lot of the key action set pieces in the movie I would literally have the idea for the movie based on the song. Some of the songs you mention like ‘Hocus Pocus’ or ‘Bellbottoms’ [Jon Spencer Blues Explosion] or ‘Neat Neat Neat’ by The Damned — I would listen to the song and imagine the scene. I always wanted to use ‘Hocus Pocus’ by Focus, and I love the idea of it starting and stopping.” Baby is running away from a botched robbery during the opening of the “Hocus Pocus” sequence. “But then there is the yodeling interlude and a character is hiding behind a tree and then the guitar kicks in and Baby starts running again. Then later there’s gunfire in time to the track. When it all comes together in the editing — that’s what I intended to do with the movie.” For the use of “Brighton Rock,” the film mixes car engine sounds into the song. “In the mix we tuned the car sounds so they would be in the same key as the song,” says Wright. Some of Wright’s previous films include Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The World’s End. Free Press Houston asks Wright if he would ever consider doing a sequel to one of his films, like Hot Fuzz? “Yes and no. Have we ever thought about it? Yes. The tricky thing is I make a movie every three years, I’d like to do it quicker sometimes, but the idea of spending three years in the same world — that’s the less appealing part to it. “I agree you can do something more with those characters. It would have to be something really special. I’m really proud of Hot Fuzz,” says Wright. “Oddly it’s a personal film for me because it was shot in my hometown in Somerset, England. “I wouldn’t do it just for the paycheck, that’s for sure.” Baby Driver is currently unwinding in area theaters. from http://www.freepresshouston.com/edgar-wright-on-baby-driver/ In 2011, Damien Echols was exonerated and released from prison after serving more than 18 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. During his time in prison, Echols dedicated much of his energy to creating art, specifically in the forms of sigils, symbols he created that kept him “from completely collapsing in the face of death and torture.” Echols’ installation at Day for Night, “Crimson Lotus,” uses these forms — crafted from programmed LED lights — to explore the world of sigils and expand their contemporary understanding. Don’t miss our interview with Echols as he discusses the concepts behind his light-based installation. from http://www.freepresshouston.com/dfn-artist-series-damien-echols/
from http://houstonfoodblog.com/houstonfood/houston-food-blogs/4j-brewing-company-is-coming-to-spring-branch-soon/ Stephanie Rice. Photo: The Voice
Well, we survived a near miss of bad weather last week just proving that we’re well into summer. This week brings in performances from Joan Jett, punk legends Chron Gen and Houston’s Stephanie Rice while locals like Cool Moon and Moth Wings will fill in the gaps. Houston, this is how to navigate the next seven days.
Wednesday you can begin at Discovery Green for their Party on The Plaza series. This edition will feature a headlining performance from Houston’s Fat Tony, who never disappoints when he performs. His latest drop, Drive-Thru, just proves he’s not slowing down anytime soon. The high energy indie rock of Houston’s Young Mammals will get things started for the all ages free show that gets going at 5 pm. As a bonus, a local radio station is sponsoring the event, and should get to hear two of the city’s best artists that they never support.
Joan Jett. Photo: Creative Artists Agency
Of course you could roll back the clock out in Sugarland at Smart Financial Centre when Boston brings their arena rock to town. Sure, bands like Boston caused rock to go into a formulaic place in the seventies, but with jams like “More Than A Feeling” and “Peace of Mind,” they were the better of the arena rock groups. Joan Jett and The Blackhearts will be on as direct support and openers, and should get things going with tons of energy. Jett is a real treat to see perform and will turn back the clock like she’s in her twenties again. The all ages show has doors at 7 pm and tickets between $35 and $99.50.
Over at White Oak Music Hall upstairs, Richie Ramone will bring his punk sounds to life. Known for his five year run as a drummer for Ramones, Richie’s solo stuff is pretty strong. The last time he came he performed his album Cellophane with plenty of energy and vigor. The high energy sounds of Houston’s Killer Hearts will be on as direct support while the leather punk of The Velostacks will go on beforehand. The Guilloteens will open the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $10 and $11.
Walter’s will bring in the legendary punk of UK’s Chron Gen. The early eighties third generation UK punks have been going strong for a good while, and their shows are that of legend. Their latest release from last year, This Is The Age, sounds as fresh as ever, too. LA based nineties emo punks The Generators will be on as direct support while the street punk of East LA’s Corrupted Youth will open the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets between $12 and $15.
Hot Flash Heat Wave. Photo: Terrorbird PR
Over at Satellite Bar, the psych infused dream pop of San Francisco’s Hot Flash Heat Wave will be here to perform. Here in support of their dreamy new release Soaked, this four-piece makes songs that are worth checking out. The alt electro sounds of LA’s Inner Wave will be on as direct support while the indie pop of Houston’s Mind Shrine will open things up on the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets between $8.50 and $10, unless you’re under 21 when there will be an additional two dollar surcharge, which is an idiotic practice that’s as antiquated as the notion itself.
On Thursday you can start off at The Secret Group when Andy Huggins headlines a set. Huggins, one of the original Outlaw Comics, has been proving that he’s still a force in comedy. Last year he dropped the album Inspired By True Events, and it sounds like this show will feature more new material. Heavy hitter Barry Laminack will be the feature act for the show that has doors at 7 pm and tickets between $5 and $10.
Tee Vee. Photo: Jason A Smith Photography
Over at Rudyard’s you can get down to the indie pop of Austin’s Missing Pages. Playing songs from their latest Demo, this four piece sounds like an act you should make it our for. The dream pop of LA’s Winter will be on as direct support while the electro pop of Houston’s Tee Vee will go on beforehand. Cleen Teens will open the 21 & up show with doors at 8 pm and tickets for $8.
Upstairs at White Oak Music Hall, the guys from Deep Cuts will be kicking their tour off with a hometown show. Of course, as we’ve seen these guys mature into a stronger band, they’ve become more complex and their latest single “Take Me Back” proves that they’re growing for the better. The highly energetic rock of Roky Moon & Bolt will be on hand as direct support while French Kids (formerly known as Young Girls) will open things up and bring their last album Party Blood to life. The all ages show has doors at 8 pm and a $10 cover.
At Avant Garden you can get as weird as you want when Mockingbird Brother starts the beginning of their tour. The brainchild of mad man Chris Dunaway, it’s definitely something you should go see, and the Help You Out (Demo) is pretty legit as well. Bernie Pink will also be on the bill as well as the tour, and their new release Fiesta Elementary is about as psych heavy as psych gets. The 21 & up show gets going around 11 pm and it’s Free.
On Friday you can check out some funny over at The Secret Group when Houston’s Rich Williams hosts the Joke Riot Show. Becoming a tradition in this town, Williams has hosted a July 4th weekend show for several years now, and all have done pretty solid since he began. Sets from Brad Gray, Nathaniel Potts, Eric Green, Tressa Eleby, Ryan McGhee and more will be on hand with a set from Rich as well as others. DJ Geux Ro will get the all ages show started with doors at 6:30 pm and tickets between $20 and $40.
Over at Numbers you can get down with the troupe from Dem Damn Dames for their Big Damn Burlesque Birthday. Celebrating seven years of burlesque and PRIDE, the troupe will all be on hand while special guests like the infamous BOB will be on hand to make you laugh and turn you on. The 18 & up show includes entry into the always fun Classic Numbers that takes place after the show. The doors are at 7 pm and tickets run between $15 and $35, the latter being a VIP premium seated option.
Cool Moon. Photo: Jay Littleton
Upstairs at White Oak Music Hall, Houston’s Cool Moon will celebrate their album release. That record, Postparty Depression is pretty amazing, and full of indie rock goodness alongside the band’s energetic presence. The tongue in cheek indie rock of Houston’s Get A Life will be on as direct support while the alt shoegaze of Brooklyn’s Hypoluxo will perform beforehand. The pop hooked indie rock of Houston’s Rose Ette will also perform and a DJ set from Jazz Radio will open the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and a $10 cover.
The REACH Project from Houston Ballet will perform two very limited shows starting Friday at the Margaret Alkek Williams Dance Lab. Benefiting the Houston Ballet’s X3 program, the program features performances that you’ll never see again. With dancers like Connor Walsh, Shu Kinouchi, Melody Walsh and more, I can attest to the magic that these performances bring. The all ages shows run Friday and Saturday, both with doors at 8 pm and tickets for $20.
Downstairs at White Oak Music Hall, the Countercoven Midsummer Night Magic Promenade will take place featuring a headlining performance from Austin’s Sailor Poon. Just like any other prom, minus the exclusionary practices of jock culture, the event will feature plenty of the Countercoven goodness but all dressed up. A photo booth, plenty of tunes to dance to while dressed to the nines, and songs from Sailor Poon’s latest release Yeast Pigeon from last year will all be on hand. The night will be capped by crowning of king and queen for the all ages event that’s $12 per person, or $20 per couple with doors at 8 pm.
EL LAGO. Photo: Bayou City Photography
Over at 215 Grove Street, Houston’s Birthday Club will kick off their tour with a party in celebration of it all. After dropping their EP Lighten Up last year, the pop rock four piece went out and did some touring. Now they’re set to do it all again, and will kick it all off in warehouse party fashion. The indie rock of Galveston’s EL LAGO will be on as direct support while Holly Halls will go on beforehand. Austin’s Ether Wave will be on hand to bring their visual esthetic to the show, while varying DJ sets will get the nights started as well as perform throughout the evening for the all ages show with doors at 9 pm and a pay what you want cover.
Continental Club will have the dark wave electro pop of Houston’s The Thief and The Architect over on full display. Their electronic sounds can be heard here, but their live shows are definitely a trip to catch. Austin’s Kingdom of Suicide Lovers will be on as direct support, though not to be outdone, the epic insanity of Cornish Game Hen will go on prior, and blow you away with sounds from their latest, Museum Piece should remind you of a more post punk version of Devo. The Genzales will open the 21 & up show with doors at 9:30 and a $10 cover.
Black Kite. Photo: Daniel Jackson
Saturday you could make your way over to House of Blues for their annual Local Brews Local Grooves show. Alongside over fifty breweries, twenty of which are local, and rare releases as well as pub food are thirteen performances from local acts. A headlining set from Houston’s Colonial Blue featuring Stephanie Rice will finish things off. Of course, Rice has recently become more of a household name after getting on NBC’s The Voice and capturing the hearts of everyone who saw her perform. There will also be sets from Fox Parlor, Black Kite, Genesis Blu, Alex Riddle, Space Villains* and more. The 21 & up show has doors at 3 pm and a $15 ticket or ticket packages that range between $25 and $95 with tastings and food included.
A little later on you could make it over to the green room at Warehouse Live to hear new songs from Houston punks Dead To The World. Debuting some new music that will follow up 2015’s War, these guys are full of energy to match their sing-a-long style of punk. The punk of Feels Like Murder will go on before while Bottom of The Food Chain will go on prior. DJ Mohawk Steve will get the night started with doors at 7 pm and a $10 cover for the all ages show.
MyDolls. Photo: F. Carter Smith
14 Pews will host the legendary Houston punk of MyDolls. Part of the 14 Pews Film Academy series, this show will feature film, a performance from the band, and a silent auction. As for the band, I’d guess if you didn’t know who they were, then you’d have no idea that they are one of the most revolutionary bands in music, with a female fronted punk sound that lead to much of the progressive leanings that punk embodies today. Their latest album It’s Too Hot For Revolution proves that they aren’t slowing down anytime soon, and shows why they were such a force when they began almost forty years ago. The all ages show has doors at 7 pm and tickets for $25.
Upstairs at White Oak Music Hall, the electro jams of Children of Pop will celebrate the release of their new 7”, Poids/Entude En Cours. The tracks are both pretty progressed and dig further into the rabbit hole that Chase DeMaster has created within the CoP brand. The show is also a return from tour show for the group. Pearl Crush will be on as direct support while the DJ grooves of Kona FM will get the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and a $10 cover started off.
Brand New Hearts. Photo: Jeff Senske
Rudyard’s will help you get your rock on, when Slow Future swings by to perform. Playing a rock heavier indie rock, their debut release First EP is pretty solid and filled with riffs for days. The blues rock of Waco’s Jeremiah Jackson will be on as direct support while the tightest band in Houston, Brand New Hearts will bring their hook heavy riffs on as openers. The 21 & up show has doors at 9 pm and an $8 cover.
On Sunday you can head to Summer Street for the Summer Street Arts Festival. The all day affair will feature two stages of music from DJ Damon Allen, Perseph One, and tons more. The art on hand will be from the likes of HoneyBones, Natalia Victoria, and many many more. There’s also tons of vendors, eats, and a lot more with more information here. Things start around noon and run until 10 pm for the Free and all ages fest.
Later on at Walter’s, you can roll through to benefit Cameron Cares Inc at the Covers for Cameron show. Rome Hero Foxes as Joyce Manor and Four Letter Language as The Front Bottoms will headline while Fellow as Turnover will go on before. Phantompains as Title Fight, Town Destroyer as Citizen, and War Stories as Seahaven will get things started for the all ages benefit with doors at 7 pm and a pay what you can cover. A shirt and backpack are available with a $30 donation as well.
Diana Ross. Photo: Live Nation
Smart Financial Centre will host the legendary sounds of Diana Ross. While the Detroit native is touring in support of her hits, do I really need to sell you on seeing her? With hits like “I’m Coming Out,” “Endless Love,” and “Upside Down.” this feels like a no brainer. And of course, this isn’t mentioning her hits with The Supremes like “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “Baby Love” to name a few. The all ages show has doors at 7 pm and tickets between $67 and $127.
Monday you can head to Walter’s for a Free show when Moth Wings return from a small hiatus to headline the downtown venue. Last year’s Fi/M from Moth Wings proved that they weren’t kids anymore, offering a more adult sound to match their energy heavy live shows. The emo core of Talking Forever will be on hand as direct support while the alt indie sounds of Donna Hayward will go on prior. The punk of No Love Less will also perform and a set from Fight Me as well as the punk of Substance, and Shalva, with an opening set from Trembler. The all ages show has doors at 6 pm.
Over at House of Blues you can swing by to catch Steve Earle and The Dukes bring their roots rock to life. Earle has derailed for so long with political causes that some might forget of his musical prowess. But with his latest album So You Wanna Be An Outlaw from this year proves he hasn’t stopped bringing his best foot forward with his music. The Mastersons will be on as direct support and openers for the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $30 and $45.
Santana. Photo: Creative Artists Agency
Out in Sugarland, Santana will rock the walls of Smart Financial Centre. Santana is possibly one of the most groundbreaking artists of rock, and the fact that he’s not getting any younger means this might be one of your last chances to see him perform. His latest, last year’s Santana IV is as revolutionary as his early works, and with hits like “Black Magic Woman” and “Corazon Espinado,” he’s an artist you shouldn’t miss. The all ages show has doors at 7 pm and tickets between $69.50 and $175.
On Tuesday the annual 4th of July festivities will take place at Buffalo Bayou for Freedom Over Texas. Music from DNCE and Hunter Hayes, the US Air Force Band of The West, and tons of fireworks will get going for the family friendly affair. The gates are at 4 pm and tickets are between $8 and $10 with kids under 5 being Free.
That’s about all that’s happening around town this week. Please remember that this is a holiday weekend, meaning that cops are out in full force, so drinking and driving is not a smart move. A safe ride home is just an app away, and drinking like an adult is in everyone’s best interests. from http://www.freepresshouston.com/cold-water-the-best-of-the-week/
from http://houstonfoodblog.com/houstonfood/houston-food-blogs/fruity-bourbon-cocktails-are-a-focus-of-seasons-52s-new-cocktail-menu/ Our family is experiencing some major parenting milestones. Last month, my husband added another line to our cell phone plan, because we now have a child with a cell phone! What?!? Last week, my oldest walked out the doors of her elementary school for the last time as a student, and this past Sunday she moved up […] The post Parenting Milestones :: They Don’t Have to Be Landmines appeared first on Houston Moms Blog. from http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoustonMomsBlog/~3/TzrlKwdwSv4/ eyeagainst. Photo courtesy of the band Local crossover legends eyeagainst made a name for themselves in the late ‘90s for being one of the must-see acts around town, usually playing on a Saturday night at Fitzgerald’s. But in 2008, the band split up and wouldn’t reunite until late 2016, eventually starting to perform some shows every now and then. But with only one EP under the band’s belt, they knew they needed to get some more material out to the fans, and 2017 saw their decision to get in the studio and get an EP out. With songs such as “GODS of Amnesia,” the group has already shown that they haven’t lost touch with what made them such a desirable band. Prior to their release show at Walter’s Downtown on Saturday, drummer Mike Ibanez spoke with Free Press Houston about the early days, separating themselves from the rest, and changes in the local scene. Free Press Houston: When did the band first playing around town? What venues were the regular spots? You know, some history of eyeagainst. Mike Ibanez: So, for a quick breakdown, we formed in 1997, and from that year till about 2008, we were active and playing a lot of shows. We were playing in Houston, and in states like California, but most of them were here. We had a pretty good following and fanbase in the metal and hardcore scene. I guess around 1999 and 2000 the hardcore scene wasn’t that strong. I mean, you had some bands that played really hardcore music, but we were like a crossover of metal and hxc. Then some people were starting to say, “Hey, these guys are doing something different.” Back then people wanted to sound like Korn and Limp Bizkit, those were the popular bands. We were more into the metal stuff. It was a different world, the band’s that sounded like the Deftones and Korn. When those people saw us, they were seeing more of a crossover group. That’s what really built our fan base, we were doing something different from the other genres around that time. Our main venue was Fitzgerald’s. It was kind of like our home base, you know. Everyone knew that when eyeagainst was going to play, it was going to be at Fitzgerald’s. But we played other venues like Warehouse Live. Back then Fitzgerald’s really was the spot, though. FPH: Do you see Fitzgerald’s becoming that kind of venue again? Ibanez: Um, it’s tough to say. We’re living in different times. I’ve personally gotten to know Sara [Fitzgerald] because we’ve gotten to play there so often. She gave us the opportunity to play there when it was tough to play there on a Saturday night. She saw the following. I can say she’s not a racist person. With social media, people’s voices can be heard to a larger audience, so you can’t react the same way you could do years ago. She could’ve gotten away with those things back then, but you can’t now. But no, I don’t see it turning around unless she comes out and publicly apologies, trying to make things better. But if that doesn’t happen, I don’t see how that kind of stuff can be turned around. FPH: You guys went on a bit of a hiatus. Were you guys in different bands during that time, or were you out of music all together? Ibanez: From 2008 til we got back together in 2016, our original guitarist went off to the army. The vocalist Ricardo and I have been friends since, shit, birth; our parents were friends. This band has been our baby, you know. But yeah, I was out of music. During that off time, we didn’t do anything musically. Now our other guitarist, Beau, and Nick were members of American Fangs, so they were in some other stuff. I think in 2015 they were no longer in that band, though. FPH: In a general sense, do you feel as if the genre you play has changed for the better or worse? Are you proud of the other Texas bands that do something similar, like Power Trip? Ibanez: I think right now, the genres still haven’t changed that much. I think we always wanted to be that band with our own type of sound. I mean, you can hear the influences that bands take off of each other, but for the most part we’ve always done it different than other bands. I think one of the biggest things that brought people to our shows was the intensity of the shows; the shows would be very intense. The crowds got involved. We were the band that people were like, “Let’s see them, it’s going to be crazy.” I don’t think you see that anymore. I’ve been to a lot of shows while the band wasn’t going and I saw the crowds just on their phones, or just standing there. There wasn’t any emotion, whether it be anger or frustration, you know? We want to bring that back. We want people to go to our shows because they know it’s going to be fucking crazy. Yeah, definitely Power Trip. Seeing them really blew my mind. I’m excited about all of the coverage that they’re getting. It’s pretty fucking amazing. As far as Houston bands, we’ve obviously made friends in others from playing for so many years. Kvrshr is one that we like a lot. There are some that I really like that I don’t remember the name of at the moment. FPH: Is this upcoming EP going to be your first proper release since getting back together? Ibanez: Yeah, the last time we put something out was awhile ago. That was back in 2000. We’ve dropped songs throughout the years, but never a proper release of anything. Fuck, it’s been 17 years. FPH: Who else do you have at the show at Walter’s on July 1? What is the evening going to be like? Ibanez: So, what we’re doing for that one is taking it back to the roots of where we came from. Back then, a lot of the bands we played with, like Will To Live, are still playing. They’re going to be there. Die Young is also going to be there as well as The Tie That Binds, Khobretti, and Reserving Dirtnaps. It’s going to be a crazy show, for sure. eyeagainst will release their new EP on July 1 at Walter’s Downtown with Will to Live, Die Young, The Tie That Binds, Khobretti and Reserving Dirtnaps. from http://www.freepresshouston.com/different-times-an-interview-with-eyeagainst/ Still from Alejandro Jodorowsky’s film “El Topo”
This week presents a number of exciting creative events, from a screening of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s avant-garde film El Topo to a new exhibition of works by Iranian-born artists at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Tuesday, June 27
From 6 to 9 pm, JWB Studios (551 N. Shepherd, Suite 272) is hosting their Summer Preview, which features three collaborative collections. JWB Studios presents four benches created along with local shop Sultana’s Daughter, Hiyme Brummett presents six custom-made bags in collaboration with Mariya, and Positive Healing Vibes presents ten hand-crafted caftans created by Hiyme and Alexandra Brummett. The event will also feature a DJ set by Houston’s Fat Tony.
Thursday, June 29
Tai Chi by the Reflecting Pool at the Rothko Chapel At 5 pm, head to the Rothko Chapel (3900 Yupon) for a Tai Chi class held on the Chapel grounds near the reflecting pool and Barnett Newman’s sculpture “Broken Obelisk.” The class is suitable for beginners as well as those experienced in Tai Chi. There is a suggested donation of $10 for those who attend.
Saturday, July 1
Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Through works of art by Iranian-born artists spanning three generations, Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians presents the multifaceted histories and identities of Iranians today. Opening at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (1001 Bissonnet), the exhibition sheds light on the rich heritage of the Iranian people during a period of social and political unrest. The exhibition will be on view through September 24.
Closing Reception — Anthony Suber: Ritual Redux at Cindy Lisica Gallery From 2 to 4 pm, Cindy Lisica Gallery (4411 Montrose) will host the closing reception for Ritual Redux, a solo exhibition from Houston-based artist Anthony Suber. The exhibition presents a series of new paintings that draw from the visual vocabulary of African diaspora and contemporary American experience. The event will feature an artist talk as well as “Griot Gospel,” a performance in collaboration with Suber and dancer/choreographer Walter Hull.
Opening Reception — Grayson Chandler: Tautologies & Memoirs at Deborah Colton Gallery From 6 to 8 pm, Deborah Colton Gallery (2445 North Blvd.) will host the opening reception for a solo exhibition by local artist Grayson Chandler, Tautologies & Memoirs. Born in Houston in 1994, Chandler presents the perspectives of a young artist who is fascinated by the intrinsic order and beauty of nature. The artist illuminates the border between real and imaginary, forcing viewers to explore the boundaries and dichotomies presented therein. The exhibition will be on view through August 19.
Screening — El Topo at Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park At 10 pm, join Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park (531 South Mason) for the screening of El Topo, an exploration of ’60s avant-garde cinema from acclaimed director Alejandro Jodorowsky. The film, full of Latin American symbolism, chronicles the exploits of a master gunfighter and cosmic mystic as he sets out to do battle with four sinister rivals. Tickets are $10.
Sunday, July 2
Paper Workshop with Jesse Lott at 14 Pews From 2 to 5:30 pm, join renowned local artist Jesse Lott at 14 Pews (800 Aurora) for a workshop that demonstrates a number of techniques he utilizes in the construction of his sculptural paper works. Lott is known for his visionary sculpture, paper figures, and works on paper made from found materials. The class requires participants to bring a range of heavy-weight recycled papers, and additional materials will be provided at the workshop. The class is limited to 15 participants and tickets are $50, with all proceeds going directly to the artist. from http://www.freepresshouston.com/contemporary-reflections-the-hidden-agenda/ |
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