Sunday May 3rd, 7PM
Independencia.
Works bt Julie Zarate.
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Saturday April 11, 3PM till 6PM:
Pysanky Workshop, taught by Nestor Topchy. Learn how to make Pysanky, the ornately designed Ukrainian folk art form traditionally created during springtime and the celebration of Easter.
Pysanky are a traditional folk art in Ukraine, with a history of thousands of years. The method is similar to batik - patterns are drawn on the egg with wax, which then protects the covered areas from the dye that is applied. By repeating this process with different colors of dye, a multi-colored pattern is built up. Finally, the wax is removed to reveal the colors that were covered up at each stage. The symbols and colors used are rich in meaning; many pre-date the arrival of Christianity, and have had Christian interpretations layered on afterward.
Bring your own easter Easter egg home this Easter.
This art is easy to learn and fun for all the family.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
{Reciprocity} an arts event benefiting
The University of Texas
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
{Reciprocity}
the concept of reciprocity as in-kind positive or negative responses for the actions of others
mechanisms for the evolution of cooperation
where the benefactor of a gift or service will in turn provide benefits to a third party
Join us for a night of Visual Arts
Live Music
Delicious Indian food
and Argentine style Sangria.
Presenting the works of local visual artist
Paul Tankersley
Live Music by the beautiful singer from New York
Amy LaCour
Performing Jazz, Soul, Folk.
http://www.amylacour.com
And a special apparence by
Queen Sheba
Spoken Word Artist
www.avantgardenhouston.com/queensheba
Blessed Food provided by the
Hare Krishna Temple
%50 of the arts sales directly benefiting
" At M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, our mission is simple –to eliminate cancer.
Achieving that goal begins with integrated programs in cancer treatment, clinical trials, education programs and cancer prevention.
To us, people are more than just their cancer symptoms.
Compassion – along with innovative cancer treatments, cutting-edge cancer research, comprehensive education and research-based prevention of both common and rare cancers – has earned the gratitude of countless adult and pediatric cancer patients and their families.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: life-saving, life-changing care, since 1941."
(extracted from the MD Anderson's website)
April 2, 2009
7PM to 12AM
AvantGarden,
411 Westheimer
Houston TX 77006
mariana@avantgardenhouston.com
DONATIONS ARE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Secure Valet parking available
Presents:
Les Chansons Macabres
Halloween Night
Start your Halloween at AvantGarden with Opera Vista's Les Chansons Macabres with special guest actor Mischa Hutchings from Nova Arts Project. Come listen to a night of fantastical tales and howling arias. The "night wind" will howl as we "bewitch, bother, and bewilder" you with arias by Menotti, Rogers, and Sondheim, to name a few. Opera Vista performers will include Joe Carl White, Shelley Auer, John Weinel, Kinga Skretkowicz, Michael Walsh, Lynelle Rowley, and Misha Penton, with Roger Keele accompanying.
Come dressed up: prizes will be awarded for the best costume!
Opera Vista was founded in 2007 with the aim of bringing “modern music to modern
audiences”. Led by Artistic Director Viswa Subbaraman, Opera Vista has already made a name for itself with its critically-acclaimed fall productions at Bayou Bend and its annual Opera Festival in May. Opera Vista is a 501(c)3 organization.
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November 7 and 8
Vagabond Cirque had to be rescheduled due to Hurricane Ike.
How will we make it up to you?
Vagabond Cirque will now be bigger and better than ever, spanning two amazing evenings!
On November 7th from 9:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m., join us for a relaxing evening of live music, various styles of dancing, henna, food, shopping and more!
On November 8th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, the Big Top expands to three stages and a shopping area as we bring in more musicians, magicians, jugglers, vaudeville acts, bellydancers, Indian dancers, food, shopping and a few surprises that weren't on the original bill!