http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:14:43 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:57:05 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Visually-record-your-life-with-Shuttercal?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner For those of you who have a hard time keeping a journal, Shuttercal is your solution. It's a free, calendar-based photography project which allows you to document your life through your very own images. Not only is it a great means of reco... project Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:57:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Visually-record-your-life-with-Shuttercal?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Art-crawl-Houston-2009?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner It's that time of the year again! Warehouses of downtown Houston are opening their studios to the public Saturday, November 21, 2009.  Show up anytime between 10am and 9pm and discover the city's contemporary artists - over 180 partic... public events Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:12:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Art-crawl-Houston-2009?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m9d11-17-museums-free-general-admission?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is one of the 17 museums offering free general admission this saturday.I'm the kind of person who enjoys being surprised, all the more when my city catches me off guard!  Just the other day, I was at a coffee shop in... public events Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:33:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m9d11-17-museums-free-general-admission?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Arts-101-Where-can-I-enjoy-photographic-arts-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner An abundance of photography is just around the corner!As I've mentioned time and again, Houston's art scene is relatively hidden (perhaps I say that because it took me a while to find it!).  It's like a gem hiding between layers of asphalt,... Photography Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:18:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Arts-101-Where-can-I-enjoy-photographic-arts-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Arts-101-How-do-I-find-out-about-Houston-art-shows?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner   Houstonians seeking art, your search is over! Whether you're born and bred in this scorching city, or just passing through, know this: the local art scene never disappoints. Surprised that Houston even has a creative side? Seeking Housto... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:42:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Arts-101-How-do-I-find-out-about-Houston-art-shows?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Sandcastles?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner  Teammates prepare for this Saturday's eventIf there is one thing we never grow out of, it's playing in the sand (at least, I haven't). Of course, we all interact with it in different ways. For instance, some of us like to slowly bury our toes i... public events Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:10:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Sandcastles?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Make-sunprints?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner  A sunprint. You're sitting at home, sulking, wishing you had a darkroom... But it's a beautiful day and the sun is shining. Take advantage of every cool front Houston gets, banishing the mosquitos for just a short while, allowing you to g... How-to Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Make-sunprints?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m4d19-Get-crafty?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner Issue 10 is on newsstands now!   From the creators of MAKE, coined "The Martha Stewart For Geeks", CRAFT magazine celebrates all that is crafty and creative in this world. According to Rob Walker from the New York Times,... Magazine Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:28:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m4d19-Get-crafty?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m4d15-To-market-to-market?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner   Lawndale Art Center is hosting its 14th Annual 20th Century Modern Market, featuring dealers from all over the country.  This year's event offers a variety of media and design, from metalwork to fashion!A free public lecture, held on Apr... public events Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:02:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m4d15-To-market-to-market?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m3d21-Tridimensional-art?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner  Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira is currently installing his latest work of art entitled Tapumes at Rice Gallery.  His large-scale installations, also known as "tridimensionals", are made from tapumes, refering to the wood... Exhibit Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:45:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m3d21-Tridimensional-art?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m3d2-New-Visualism?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner Courtesy of the artist, Fernando La RosaI'm not quite sure what I was expecting as I headed to the artists reception of New Visualism: Abstractions in Photography, the ongoing exhibit at FotoFest. The last thing I expected was to walk into ... public events Exhibit Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:27:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m3d2-New-Visualism?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Et-Voila-Theatre?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner Et Voilà Théâtre, founded in 2000.Et Voilà Théâtre has been entertaining and educating Houstonians for over 8 years. Not only does this non-profit organization unite talented francophones, native and non-native... non-profit Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:31:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Et-Voila-Theatre?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Culture?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner  The month of March marks Le Mois de la Francophonie / the French Cultures Festival, a time to celebrate French culture through films and lectures, theatrical plays and concerts and many other special events. This is the time to brush up on your... Exhibit Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:07:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Culture?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Oh-Affordable-Opera?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner Lambert Hall on Heights BlvdI definitely discovered one of Houston's finest secrets while driving around my favorite neighborhood: the Heights. You opera fans out there may already know about Oh! also known as Opera in the Heights. But for those of y... non-profit Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:02:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Oh-Affordable-Opera?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m2d1-The-CD-Project-create-for-the-sake-of-creating?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner Create for the sake of creating!Of all the creative projects out there, here is one worth being a part of: The CD Project. You may not be an art major or hold a master's degree in fine art. Perhaps you don't consider yourself an artist at all. Y... collaboration non-profit Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:41:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m2d1-The-CD-Project-create-for-the-sake-of-creating?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Inauguration-dance-off?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner ... you can dance to!What better way to kick-off the inauguration of our soon-to-be president than by watching music videos created in his honor?! Yes, you heard me. The Aurora Picture Show presents a special screening entitled Change That ... public events Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:52:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Inauguration-dance-off?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Cinema-scene-on-Aurora-Street?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner Photograph by Debora SmallDid you know Houston has a micro-cinema? If you have ever taken a pleasant Saturday drive around the Heights, you may have blindly driven right past it. The Aurora Picture Show, located at 800 Aurora Street, is a non-profit ... non-profit Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:04:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Cinema-scene-on-Aurora-Street?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d8-Artopia-highlights-Houstons-diversity-in-the-arts?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner  Keep celebrating the beginning of 2009 with an evening of fashion, food and art! Mingle, cocktail in hand, and strike up a conversation with our local artists.  Artopia, hosted by Houston Press, celebrates just that.  Fashion designer... public events Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:51:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d8-Artopia-highlights-Houstons-diversity-in-the-arts?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Art-classes-galore?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner No more daydreaming or distractions in the classroom.  Immerse yourself in something engaging and challenging. Houston offers art classes for everyone, whether you are looking for a one day crash course in paper making or a six-week intermediate... Art classes Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:35:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Art-classes-galore?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d3-New-year-new-resolutions?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner Get off that weighing scale!  This year, I say, pick something to awaken or improve your creativity.  Something you want to do! Enroll for that art class you've been dying to take. Or become a member at the MFAH and open your eyes to new fo... How-to Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:35:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m1d3-New-year-new-resolutions?cid=exrss-Houston-Art-Examiner