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Wednesday, January 7
Art Exhibition
Special Event
A One-Man Army: The Art of Arthur Szyk
When: Wednesday January 7 at 10:00am
Where: Holocaust Museum
5401 Caroline Street (Map)
Price: Free!
Presenter: Holocaust Museum Houston
(713) 942-8000
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Description:
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) was described by Eleanor Roosevelt as a "one-man army," using art as a weapon to garner support for the social and political issues in which he believed. Szyk (pronounced Shick) was born in Lodz, Poland. He studied art in Paris and lived in London before immigrating to the United States in 1940. Szyk believed his art could make a difference in the world and became one of the 20th century's most important political propagandists. Throughout his career, Syzk ...
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Art Exhibition
Art Opening
Lecture
Hot Glass, Cool Collections / Environments = Form + Space
When: Wednesday January 7 at 10:00am
Where: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main Street (Map)
Price: Free!
Link: Official Site
Presenter: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
(713) 529-4848
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Description:
This winter, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) heats up with two concurrent exhibitions featuring the red-hot medium of glass: "Hot Glass, Cool Collections" and "Environments = Form + Space." The glass celebration concludes with a blazing lineup of closing weekend events, including live glass demonstrations, a talk by Paul Stankard, and a fiery cocktail fundraiser.
"Hot Glass, Cool Collections" (in the large gallery) offers a glimpse inside 12 of Ho ... (read more)
Art Exhibition
Child Friendly
Texas Green
When: Wednesday January 7 at 11:00am
Where: Art Car Museum
140 Heights Blvd. (Map)
Price: Free!
Link: Official Site
Presenter: Art Car Museum
(713) 861-5526
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Description:
Ann and Jim Harithas cordially invite you to the exhibit Texas Green. There will be more than 100 pieces of artwork from newly emerging as well as established local, regional and national artists.
Expect to see a variety of interpretations of the Texas Green topic. The exhibit will be on view through February 15, 2009. (read more)
Reading
Art Essay Reading Group
When: Wednesday January 7 at 6:30pm
Where: contemporary arts museum houston
5216 Montrose Blvd.
Price: Free!
Presenter: Contemporary Arts Museum
(713) 526-3129
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Description:
New Year’s Resolution: Read more. Solved: Attend the Essay Reading Group. This month the group will discuss “The Aesthetic Maligned: Duchamp and Newman” from The End of Art by Donald Kuspit. For more information or to get a copy of the article, please call (713) 284-8257. All opinions welcome. Coffee and wine served.
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Reading
Workshop
First Wednesday Book Club
When: Wednesday January 7 at 7:00pm
Where: Brazos Bookstore
2421 Bissonnet
Price: Free!
Link: Official Site
Presenter: Brazos Bookstore
(713) 523-0701
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Description:
First Wednesday Book Club
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
Join Brazos Bookstore's First Wednesday Book Club to discuss the novel Mudbound by Hillary Jordan, winner of the 2006 Bellwether Prize, which was founded by Barbara Kingsolver to reward books of conscience, social responsibility, and literary merit. The First Wednesday Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month and is open to all. The group will choose the book for our March meeting; February's book is The Heretic's D ... (read more)
TV/Radio
Arab Voices
When: Wednesday January 7 at 7:00pm
Where: KPFT RADIO 90.1
Price: Free!
Presenter: KPFT Studio 90.1
(713) 526-4000
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Description:
Founder, Executive Producer and Host: Said
Co-Host: Mark
Arab Voices radio talk show has been broadcasting live every Wednesday since April 2002 on KPFT Radio (Pacifica Station), 90.1 FM in Houston and 89.5 FM in Galveston, and in few cases, we were able to broadcast special programs across the nation. The show also broadcasts live worldwide on the Internet at www.kpft.org or at www.ArabVoices.net.
Every Wednesday, we bring you special programs and distinguished guests, covering a wi ... (read more)
TV/Radio
Technology Bytes
When: Wednesday January 7 at 8:00pm
Where: KPFT RADIO
(Map)
Price: Free!
Link: Official Site
Presenters: KPFT Studio 90.1
(713) 526-4000
Technology Bytes
(713) 526-5738
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Description:
Technology Bytes - Wednesday: 8:00 - 10:00 PM.
Computer issues & Call-in.
Technology Bytes is a computer and technology call-in show.
The focus of the program leans towards a live radio computer help desk. Though, we also debate about technology and the people who try to shape it for the rest of us.
Other information about the show can be found at geekradio.com
Jay Lee, Peter Hughes. Barrett Cannon, Dwight Silverman and phliKtid. (read more)
TV/Radio
Border Crossings
When: Wednesday January 7 at 10:00pm
Where: KPFT RADIO 90.1
Price: Free!
Link: Official Site
Presenter: KPFT Studio 90.1
(713) 526-4000
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Description:
Border Crossings is a Cross Cultural Talk Radio Show focusing on South Asia broadcast by KPFT Radio, PACIFICA Houston.
Border Crossings airs every Wednesday Evening @ 10PM !
Tune in to KPFT 90.1 FM in Houston and 89.5 FM in Galveston. Webcast on www.kpft.org and www.kpftx.org
WHAT IS IT ABOUT: Border Crossings shows focus on interviews, discussion and critical commentary on political, social and cultural issues. They also include news, music, and a community calendar. A large part of e ... (read more)
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