We’ve canvassed the town for the freshest of faces and the newest of places. Here are the Houston hits that will captivate every sense.
The AIA Houston Home Tour will dazzle patrons October 21 - 22
HOME SWEET HOME Every year, Houstonians have the opportunity to play house–literally. The American Institute of Architecture of Houston–AIA Houston–rolls out some of the city’s most storied homes worth seeing. Patrons can seek inspiration for two days by weaving through the selected properties. Are you in the mood for that remodel? Here is a good place to start. aiahoustonhometour.org
CALIFORNIA LOVE
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston debuts the Hamner Museum collection which will be on display from October 15 through January 21, 2024.
The West Coast is heading to Houston later this month to unveil 46 pieces from L.A.’s Armand Hammer Museum. Come October 15, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will be a sight. Marvel at myriad pieces from some of the most prolific artists throughout history. From Van Gogh and Cezanne to Rembrandt and Monet, this collection will have you in awe. 1001 Bissonnet St., mfah.org.
YES WAY, rosé
Loch Bar and Marmo will be giving back to Susan G. Komen throughout the month of October.
Stepping in for a cause near and dear, storied spots Marmo (marmoitalian.com) and Loch Bar (lochbar.com) have rolled out an initiative for October. For every glass of rosé purchased at either establishment, they will donate $1 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation—deeming this the “sip for a cure” incentive. We speak for most by saying, “we’ll cheers to that!” Marmo, 888 Westheimer Rd.; Loch Bar, 4444 Westheimer Rd.
TOUT SWEET
The new concept combines Sweet Bribery’s classic ice creams, beer, and wine with a rotating selection of Craft Creamery’s creative ice creams.
We’ve got some scoop for you–Sweet Bribery by Craft Creamery recently opened the doors to its highly-anticipated storefront. A sweet collaboration between Craft Creamery and Sweet Bribery, the shop will offer colorful confections, “boozy” ice creams and a selection of spirits. Have you got a sweet tooth yet? 250 West 19th St. sweetbriberyhtx.com.
POWER PLAY
Kristin Chenoweth heads to Houston October 20
Thespians, rejoice! Everyone’s favorite songbird is back! Actress, musician and author extraordinaire Kristin Chenoweth will take the stage at the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s annual Power of Literacy Luncheon. Serving as the featured speaker for the momentous occasion, Chenoweth will dazzle audiences come Friday, October 20. bushhoustonliteracy.org.
Photography by: From top: PHOTO BY BENJAMIN HILL; VAN GOGH IMAGE COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON; ALL OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRANDS
