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Welch rehearses dancers in the ballet Sylvia. Photo by Amitava Sarkar, courtesy of Houston Ballet.
Published on October 27, 2023
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Kent rehearsing artists of Houston Ballet in George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes. Photo by Lawrence Elizabeth Knox, courtesy of Houston Ballet.
Published on October 27, 2023
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Houston Ballet artistic directors Stanton Welch and Julie Kent. Photo by Julie Soefer, courtesy of Houston Ballet.
Published on October 27, 2023
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Simon Thew is named Houston Ballet’s new Music Director
Houston Ballet has appointed current Associate Conductor Simon Thew as the company’s next Music Director and Chief Conductor, effective July 1, 2024. He will succeed longtime Music Director Ermanno Florio, who is stepping down at the end of the 2023-2024 season after 32 years in the role.
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Houston Ballet Associate Conductor and Music Director Designate Simon Thew. Photo by Alana Campbell (2023). Courtesy of Houston Ballet.
Published on October 27, 2023
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Meet the Cast of the New Tuts Musical, The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical!
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to introduce you to the stellar cast of Houstonians in the world premiere of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, a brand-new musical.
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Checkers Big Slim Halloween Spooktacular Benefitting CoolxDad Nonprofit Organization This Saturday
Hometown hero and rapper Slim Thug, will have his meal, The Big Slim Meal, available at the Checkers Restaurant located at 17155 Eastex Free way Service Rd., Houston, Texas for Checkers Halloween Spooktacular. Proceeds from each meal will benefit local nonprofit, CoolxDad. We encourage the community to come out and enjoy food, Halloween activities, prizes, games and live music, plus a meet & greet with Slim Thug and an opportunity to learn about CoolxDad.
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Congressman Al Green to Present Symbolic Check in the Amount of $9,886,000 to Harris County Flood Control District
On Friday, October 27, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check for $9,886,000 for the federal funding that the Harris County Flood Control District will receive for the South Post Oak Stormwater Detention Basin and Channel Conveyance Improvements Project. These funds will benefit the much-needed stormwater management efforts in Harris County. A check presentation will take place at 5220 Fuqua Gardens View, Houston, Texas, 77045.
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Hillary Clinton Comes to Houston To Join A Rally For Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
On Friday, Oct 27, Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit Houston to join Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee for a rally with hundreds of supporters supporting her candidacy for Mayor. During the rally, Clinton will discuss how Sheila has the experience and vision to lead Houston into the future and urge voters across the City to cast their vote for Sheila Jackson Lee.
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Johnson faces legislative landmines as Republicans let untested speaker chart new course
Mike Johnson swiftly ascended to the speakership with unanimous support from his party. Now comes the hard part.
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Victor Wembanyama struggles with foul trouble in NBA debut as San Antonio Spurs lose to Dallas Mavericks
After months of anticipation, Victor Wembanyama finally made his official NBA debut on Wednesday night in the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
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Suspect in fatal shooting of judge has been found dead, sheriff’s office says
A man suspected in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge has been found dead, officials announced Thursday.
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Pedro Argote, the man suspected in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge has been found dead. Mandatory Credit: Washington County Sheriff's Office
Published on October 26, 2023
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King Kennedy Debuts First Standalone Gallery in Los Angeles
The Fashion Industry’s Favorite Rug Dealer Officially Opens Doors to Flagship Location in Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, CA, October 2023 – King Kennedy is pleased to announce the opening of its first standalone gallery and flagship location at 5022 Eagle Rock Boulevard in Los Angeles this October. Featuring the brand’s industry-favorite footwear and garments alongside a compelling and ever-evolving collection of antique and contemporary rugs, the gallery marks King Kennedy’s first dedicated brick and mortar location. The space will serve as a showcase for an evolving artistic and sartorial exploration of imperfection and reinvention, made tangible through the growing assortment of garments and footwear crafted from remnants of rugs – symbolic of generations of slow craftsmanship.
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NEW: Economy-Minded Republicans Praise Historic GDP Growth, Thanks to Bidenomics
Alley Theatre will do the first live stream by The League of Live Stream Theater outside New York and bringing Little Comedies into homes worldwide.
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Resident Acting Company members in Little Comedies. Photo by Lynn Lane.
Published on October 26, 2023
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US Department of Labor fines Texas company $399K for failing to protect tank cleaners from toxic gas, leading to worker hospitalization
Trimac Transportation Inc. has long history of OSHA violations nationwide
Two employees of a national tank cleaning company suffered injuries when exposed to hydrogen sulfide – a flammable, highly toxic colorless gas – that was present during the cleaning process of a tanker truck on April 25, 2023, in Beaumont. Two municipal firefighters responding to the scene also suffered injuries from the gas.
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Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market and Wells Fargo Introduce a Novel Small Business Diversity Program
Alleviating financial barriers for minority-owned businesses to participate in highly anticipated holiday shopping event
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is joining long-time supporter Wells Fargo to announce the launch of the Small Business Diversity Program for the 2023 Nutcracker Market, taking place November 9-12 at NRG Center. Now in its 43rd year, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become Texas’ signature shopping event for kicking off the holiday season. The Small Business Diversity program is geared at supporting local minority-owned businesses by waiving barriers to entry, including its standard commission charge.Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is joining long-time supporter Wells Fargo to announce the launch of the Small Business Diversity Program for the 2023 Nutcracker Market, taking place November 9-12 at NRG Center. Now in its 43rd year, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become Texas’ signature shopping event for kicking off the holiday season. The Small Business Diversity program is geared at supporting local minority-owned businesses by waiving barriers to entry, including its standard commission charge.
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Texas Southern University Awarded Nearly $1 Million to Establish New Institute Supporting Increase of Electoral Participation
Texas Southern University is set to launch a new institute aimed at increasing participation in the electoral process with the support of a $990,000 grant from Houston Endowment Inc.
