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The Art of Gift Giving

Before any bow can be untied or wrapping torn off to see that look of surprise and excitement for what’s inside a lot of planning and thought must take place. One has to make their giftee list and think about what suits people. Gift giving is not easy and truly an art. Never fear as Houston Style Magazine has got you covered this Christmas season with our ultimate gift guide for gifts for her, him, and them.

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Harvey, Noah and The Floods

It is too soon to know the extent of the damage done by Hurricane Harvey. Estimates are that over a million people have been displaced. As I write this, 49 are feared dead -- a number that will continue to climb. The governor of Texas estimated that his state will need "far in excess" of $125 billion in federal funding to help rebuild. Harvey broke the U.S. record for rainfall from a single storm. Houston, the fourth largest city in America, was hit with 50 inches of rain.

Avoiding Common Mask Mistakes

UH College of Medicine Professor on Proper Fit, Storage and Cleaning

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19, but not everyone is wearing or caring for them correctly according to Dr. Ruth Bush, vascular surgeon and associate dean for medical education at the University of Houston College of Medicine. From proper fit to storage and cleaning, there are several variables that can impact the effectiveness of your mask.

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Steer clear of COVID-19 scams with some helpful tips

The coronavirus has put a financial strain on many families and businesses. The government, financial institutions and other organizations are rallying to support those in need. As more support is offered to Americans and businesses that are struggling financially, the threat of fraud is increasing.

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Travis Scott's 2nd Annual AstroWorld Fest Brings Thrills, Chills, and Cranes, Oh My!

Who knew that a little boy from Fort Bend ISD would grow up to be a conductor of chaos?

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Meet The Houston Designer Who Is Draping A-listers From Sarah Jakes Roberts to Houston's Elite, LaSonja Polk

Fashion Stylist Lasonja Polk is giving A new meaning to the definition of wearing kimonos.

Kinder HSPVA 50th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition

OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 27, 2021 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 28, 6 – 8 pm DiverseWorks Gallery @MATCH 3400 Main Street Houston, TX 77002

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Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation opens May 21 at the MFAH

The exhibition will present signature paintings and sculptures from the distinguished Henry & Rose Pearlman Foundation Collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Modern Art

In the late 19th and into the early 20th century, European artists’ ability to travel along newly industrialized railway lines, and cross paths and share ideas, led to the transmission and evolution of varied artistic styles. Impressionist and PostImpressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation will present 38 outstanding works from the renowned collection assembled in the second half of the 20th century by New York collectors Henry and Rose Pearlman. Paintings and sculptures by Cézanne, Manet, Degas, Gauguin, van Gogh, Pissarro, Toulouse-Lautrec, Modigliani, Soutine, Lipchitz and others will be seen within the context of their experience of transience – regional, national, and international. It will explore the friendships the artists developed in Paris, as well as the many varied locations and sites that shaped their work.

Rooftop Cinema Club opens 2022 season earlier than ever on Valentine’s weekend; tickets on sale Feb. 1

Venue opens Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, with “Pretty Woman” and “Love & Basketball”

Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown will open its 2022 season earlier than ever before, just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, with “Pretty Woman” and “Love & Basketball” kicking things off on opening night. The ultimate open-air cinema experience in Uptown Houston located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd. today offers fans a first look at its Valentine’s weekend lineup so they can start making plans ahead of tickets going on sale for the full February lineup next Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at noon.

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When The Going Gets Tough, Verlander Just Throws Harder

Giving up the home run seemed to upset Verlander and cause him to focus more on the task. Even though he allowed another runner to reach base via a walk, his velocity on his pitches seemed to increase. Over the next 19 balls thrown towards home plate, 14 of those were 96 mph or better, with four reaching a blazing 99 mph.

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Cheers to New Summer Socials at CityCentre

Happy Hour Fun Launching Thursday, June 1, 2023

CITYCENTRE is getting ready to have memorable evenings all season with the launch of Summer Socials, a series of lively happy hour events in the plaza catered to young professionals. Starting on Thursday, June 1, 2023, visitors will enjoy cold beverages, music, giveaways, and mingling al-fresco every other Thursday night.

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Longtime UHD Professor of Art Floyd Newsum Receives First Major Retrospective at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Co-Curated by The Huntington’s Lauren Cross and UHD’s Mark Cervenka

Professor of Art at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) for 47 years and Project Row Houses Co-Founder Floyd Newsum is presenting his first large-scale retrospective, Evolution of Sight, at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison, Wisconsin, from May 20 through October 8, 2023. The exhibition is organized by guest curators Dr. Lauren Cross, Gail-Oxford Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts at The Huntington in San Marino, California, and Mark Cervenka, UHD Professor of Art and O’Kane Gallery Director.

MD Anderson’s Boot Walk to End Cancer® to unite thousands virtually on Nov. 6

Cancer survivors, caregivers, supporters across the nation walk 1.2 miles, raise funds for cancer research and patient programs

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center celebrates its sixth annual Boot Walk to End Cancer® on Saturday, Nov. 6. Due to ongoing COVID-19 precautions, the 1.2-mile walk will be held virtually to keep participants, their families and their communities safe. Participants are encouraged to walk a personalized route in their own neighborhoods, whether it be on a trail, track or sidewalk. Registration is open at mdanderson.org/bootwalk.

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Texas judge rules school district can restrict length of male students’ natural hair - Darryl George related

A Texas judge ruled Thursday that the state’s CROWN Act does not make it unlawful for school dress codes to limit a student’s hair length.

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Lone Star Flight Museum Hosts Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sponsored by Southwest Airlines

Get ready for an extraordinary tribute to aviation's finest at the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame (TAHOF) Induction Ceremony & Luncheon, hosted by the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) on April 19, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Southwest Airlines, this event at the LSFM, located at 11551 Aerospace Avenue in Houston's Ellington Airport, promises to honor four remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions to the aviation industry.

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Empowerment Through History: Dr. Mario Robinson Headlines Prairie View's Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Join the St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View for an enriching morning at the Men's Prayer Breakfast, featuring Dr. Mario Robinson, a distinguished academic and advocate for racial justice. As the Assistant Director of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Robinson brings a wealth of knowledge, stemming from a career dedicated to education and a passion for social history.

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Minnesota police investigating video of racist rant encouraging a Black student to take her own life

Police in Savage, Minnesota, are investigating a racist video shared widely on social media where a young girl is seen spewing hateful, racist slurs toward a Black high school student, encouraging her to take her own life.

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What to know about Axiom Space, the company behind the first all-private mission to the ISS

In a historic first, a crew of four civilians are set to launch to the International Space Station this week as part of an inaugural mission for the commercial spaceflight company Axiom Space.

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New child tax credit payments start this week. Here's how the IRS is trying to make sure the neediest families don't miss out

Melinda Williams, a married mother of five, didn't think her family qualified for the child tax credit since they don't earn enough to file income tax returns. So the New York City resident didn't pay much attention to Congress' historic increase of the benefit earlier this year.

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NABJ Congratulates Rashida Jones, Senior VP of Specials for NBC News and MSNBC

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) extends congratulations to longtime NABJ member Rashida Jones, who was recently appointed Senior Vice President of Specials for NBC News and MSNBC.  She was previously managing editor of MSNBC 's day side programming.