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Continuum presents: KALI on 11-Feb-12 6:00 PM

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Continuum presents: KALI
Start Date: 11-Feb-12 6:00 PM
End Time: 11-Feb-12 9:00 PM
Location: The Orange Show Monument, Houston, TX 77023
Event Details:

Houston's performance art collective, Continuum, will present a multi-faceted performance art experience entitled KALI, names after the goddess of change and destruction. It will explore the painfully destructive nature of passion that inevitably evokes change.

The show will feature participatory and durational performances by multiple artists, playing off the unique spaces and stages of the Orange Show. This will be a visually, mentally and sensually engaging experience, aimed at giving participants a truly unique emotional adventure in anticipation of Valentine's Day.

Participating Artists:

Daniel-Kayne

Koomah

Jonatan Lopez

Tina McPherson

Joy Moore

Raindawg

Hillary Scullane

Stephanie Saint Sanchez

Rowdy Tidwell

Y.E. Torres

John Pitale

Julia Wallace

Sway Youngston

Artist Performances:

Daniel-Kayne and John Pitale's band Cosmic Waves present "The Seduction of Mithras," a performance that takes us through a journey of sounds representing a story of seduction, jealousy and love. Mithras the Persian Sun God is seduced by a beautiful warrior who is in the service of the King of Persia, his lover. The sound piece employs gongs, chimes, drums and audience participation.

In "Unvelieved", a performance exploring self-acceptance and gender through self-love, Koomah embodies a depressed bride who repeatedly hurts herself in creative ways, culminating in a dramatic transition into a happy groom through an injection of testosterone.

In Joy Moore's "All's Fair," a carnival-influenced game, couples (or friends) are given the opportunity to be rewarded by either protecting the one they adore or getting revenge for pain caused by the partner. Will the night end in disharmony or deeper love?

Julia Wallace follows the arc of a love affair in a self-guided adventure for couples. The adventure consists of a variety of activities and actions that will have the couple exploring the venue and exploring each other. The result will be an experience like no other and a relationship that is forever changed.

In "The Wrath of Kali," Continuum members deconstruct marriage, family life and identity by playing wedding videos overlayed with a a soundscape made with found objects and pre-recorded tracks. Performers will then circulate through the audience, doing interactive performances as they go. Finally, performers will score and chastise Raindawg, and then welcome him into a new identity.

Tina McPherson discusses and spreads love by attempting to compose the Longest Love Poem, inviting the audience to write romantic expressions on canvas from her lovely dress.

In "A Realistic Pledge," Sway Youngston reinvents romantic commitments and provides couples a realistic alternative to marriage.

Y.E. Torres strips off clothing to share with us a narration of her tattoos that signify past and current loves.

In "Viscosity," a durational performance addressing the complexity of relationship drama, Jonatan Lopez attempts to untangle piles of electrical cords with the aid of several lubricating fluids.

And as icing on the cake, Stephanie Saint Sanchez aka DJ ESTEFF will provide a heartbreaking soundtrack for the dance floor and showcase her new Valentine Musik Video: Everybody Loves Me Baby.

About Continuum:

Continuum is a group of performance artists that came together in a performance art workshop facilitated by Julia Wallace in March and April of 2011 at The Jenner House. Through the four-week interactive experience they discovered ways of creating powerful performances through collaboration, participation, experimentation, documentation and encouraging feedback. They are connected in the desire to help and encourage each other's self-discovery through performancy, as well as a desire to give the gift of performative expression to others. For more information about Continuum visit www.continuumperformanceart.blogspot.com

The Orange Show Monument

2402 Munger St.

Houston, TX 77023

Love's In Fashion: Tootsies One Year Anniversary Party benefiting Orange Show Center for Visionary Art on 13-Feb-12 7:00 PM

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Love's In Fashion: Tootsies One Year Anniversary Party benefiting Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
Start Date: 13-Feb-12 7:00 PM
End Time: 13-Feb-12 10:00 PM
Location: Tootsies, Houston, TX 77098
Event Details:

Love is in Fashion! Join us as we celebrate the one year anniversary of Tootsies West Ave, with a couple's fashion show of the latest styles, complete with signature bites and speciality cocktails by Katsuya.

February 13, 2012

7pm-10pm

Tootsies West Ave

2601 Westheimer

Houston, TX 77098

Tickets are $50 for an individual, $100 for a couple

Purchase tickets by clicking here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/225191

All proceeds benefit the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

Tootsies

2601 Westheimer

Houston, TX 77098

Fat Tuesday Auction & Bash benefiting Orange Show on 21-Feb-12 6:30 PM

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Fat Tuesday Auction & Bash benefiting Orange Show
Start Date: 21-Feb-12 6:30 PM
End Time: 21-Feb-12 10:00 PM
Location: Lewis and Maese Antiques & Auctions, Houston, TX 77007
Event Details:

Join us Tuesday, February 21st from 6:30pm - 8:00pm for a very special Fat Tuesday Auction & Bash at Lewis and Maese Antiques & Auctions benefiting the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art!

Along with a host of wonderful items that will be auctioned off, we are also including two very special items by famed artist and friend of the Orange Show, Mark Bradford:

MARK BRADFORD "THE ACROBAT" STAINLESS STEEL SCULPTURE. 145" H x
38" W x 36" D.

MARK BRADFORD "THREE ACROBATS" METAL SCULPTURE. 102" H x 24" Dia.

Please RSVP for the event by calling 713-926-6368 or emailing rsvp@orangeshow.org

Lewis and Maese Antiques & Auctions

1505 Sawyer, Suite C

Houston, TX USA 77007

The Art of Recycling with Dan Phillips on 24-Mar-12 9:00 AM

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Art of Recycling with Dan Phillips
Start Date: 24-Mar-12 9:00 AM
End Time: 24-Mar-12 6:00 PM
Location: Huntsville, TX
Event Details:

Board our magical luxury coach and discover the recycling world of international award winner Dan Philips. On March 24, 2012 we will start at the Waste Management Education Center before driving to Hunstville, TX. Tour the Bone House, the Tree House and the T. J. Burditt Recycling Center. Enjoy lunch and the world-class untrained artist collection of Stephanie Smither at Sunset Lake!

Huntsville, TX

Easter Orange Hunt at the Orange Show! on 31-Mar-12 10:00 AM

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Easter Orange Hunt at the Orange Show!
Start Date: 31-Mar-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 31-Mar-12 1:00 PM
Location: The Orange Show Monument, Houston, TX 77023
Event Details:

This year our opener will be combined with our annual Easter Orange Hunt! Explore every nook and cranny of Jeff McKissack's folk art monument for hidden eggs, treats, and oranges! Bring your basket and run wild through the colorful maze of The Orange Show.

After the hunt, celebrate the arrival of spring with The Orange Show as we open for the 2012 season. Complete with a ceremonial blessing by Danza Azteca Teokalli de Houston.

We will also have an Art Car Trophy Workshop for this years upcoming Art Car Parade winners!

The Orange Show Monument

2402 Munger St.

Houston, TX 77023

Eyeopener Tour: Art+Science on 1-Apr-12 12:00 PM

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Eyeopener Tour: Art+Science
Start Date: 1-Apr-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 1-Apr-12 6:00 PM
Location: The Orange Show Monument, Houston, TX 77023
Event Details:

Right brain and left brain; are they really opposites or two different sides of the same coin? We'll visit examples of the way artists visualize science, and scientists create art. We'll take behind-the-scenes tours of high-tech installations and architecture in our leading centers of learning, research and healthcare. We'll explore examples of how art is used to humanize science. And we'll meet artists and scientists who unite these two traits and in so doing, make Houston a cutting edge center of both. No, it's not an April Fool's joke!

Tickets are $40 for members and $60 for non-members. Includes transportation on a luxury coach, with drinks and snacks along the way.

Meeting time is 12pm at Orange Show Center for Visionary Art.

The Orange Show Monument

2402 Munger St.

Houston, TX 77023

Whole Foods Community Giving Day benefiting the Orange Show on 18-Apr-12 9:00 AM

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Whole Foods Community Giving Day benefiting the Orange Show
Start Date: 18-Apr-12 9:00 AM
End Time: 18-Apr-12 9:00 PM
Location: Whole Foods Montrose, Houston, TX 77006
Event Details:

Our good friends at Whole Foods will be donating 5% of all purchases made on April 18, 2012 to the Orange Show! Five locations throughout the city will be participating in this, including:

- Whole Foods Montrose

- Whole Foods Kirby

- Whole Foods Bellaire

- Whole Foods Woodway

- Whole Foods Wilcrest

Head out to your local Whole Foods and do some grocery shopping for a good cause!

Whole Foods Montrose

701 Waugh Dr.

Houston, TX 77006

Art Car Parade Volunteer Recruitment Party! on 18-Apr-12 5:00 PM

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Art Car Parade Volunteer Recruitment Party!
Start Date: 18-Apr-12 5:00 PM
End Time: 18-Apr-12 8:00 PM
Location: Whole Foods Montrose, Houston, TX 77019
Event Details:

Interested in being a volunteer during the 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade Weekend, May 10-13th, 2012?? Join on April 18th anytime between 5-8pm at Whole Foods Montrose for a fun get together to learn more about volunteer opportunities and sign up to help out!

There are volunteer positions open for all types of things, from serving beverages to helping with setup, to coordinating the actual cars - something for everyone!

In addition, Whole Foods will be donating 5% of all sales made throughout the day on April 18th to the Orange Show, so bring your friends, buy some groceries, and become a volunteer!

More details will be announced as the date draws closer.

Whole Foods Montrose

701 Waugh Dr.

Houston, TX 77019

The Legendary Art Car Ball 2012! on 10-May-12 6:00 PM

Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

The Legendary Art Car Ball 2012!
Start Date: 10-May-12 6:00 PM
End Time: 10-May-12 11:00 PM
Location: The Orange Show Monument, Houston, TX 77023
Event Details:

WHERE THE CARS ARE THE STARS!!

Join us for the legendary Art Car Ball on Thursday May 10, 2012 from 6-11pm!

Live music, food, drinks, entertainment, and of course ART CARS!

More details will be announced closer to the date - but mark your calendars!

The Orange Show Monument

2402 Munger St.

Houston, TX 77023

Main Street Drag 2012 on 11-May-12 10:00 AM

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Main Street Drag 2012
Start Date: 11-May-12 10:00 AM
End Time: 11-May-12 3:00 PM
Location: All around town
Event Details:

Since 1992, the Orange Show has produced an Art Car Parade preview that consists of caravans of art cars visiting local schools, hospitals, businesses and other places - giving an up-close-and-personal view of the cars that will roll in the parade the following day.

More details will be announced closer to the date.

All around town

2012 Sneak Peak at Discovery Green on 11-May-12 7:00 PM

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2012 Sneak Peak at Discovery Green
Start Date: 11-May-12 7:00 PM
End Time: 11-May-12 10:00 PM
Location: Discovery Green, Houston, TX 77010
Event Details:

Come see illuminated art cars and live entertainment fill one of Houston's favorite downtown destinations, Discovery Green! Get an up close and personal peek at the amazing new art cars for 2011!

Live music, kids activities, delicious food, and a lot of fun is in store! Check back for more details as we get closer to the event.

Date: Friday, May 11

Time: 7-10pm

Price: FREE

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney

Houston, TX 77010

VIPit Party @ The 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade on 12-May-12 11:00 AM

Sat, 12 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

VIPit Party @ The 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade
Start Date: 12-May-12 11:00 AM
End Time: 12-May-12 3:00 PM
Location: Heritage Society, Houston, TX 77002
Event Details:

The official party of the Houston Art Car Parade, VIPit offers the absolute best views and features a deluxe picnic lunch from some of Houston’s best restaurants. Shaded bleacher seating, fun family activities, gift bags and live entertainment make VIPit THE place to be on parade day.

Stay tuned for additional information as we get closer to the date.

Heritage Society

1100 Bagby

Houston, TX 77002

Reserved Seating @ The 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade on 12-May-12 11:00 AM

Sat, 12 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Reserved Seating @ The 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade
Start Date: 12-May-12 11:00 AM
End Time: 12-May-12 3:00 PM
Location: Sam Houston Park
Event Details:

Interested in reserving bleacher seats in Sam Houston Park to view the 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade in comfort? Tickets are only $25 each!

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the date.

Sam Houston Park

25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade on 12-May-12 1:00 PM

Sat, 12 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade
Start Date: 12-May-12 1:00 PM
End Time: 12-May-12 3:00 PM
Location: Allen Parkway b/t Waugh & Bagby
Event Details:

The Houston Art Car Parade is fantastic,
fun and FREE

It is also the Largest Art Car Parade around!

The Art Car Weekend is the Orange Show's biggest outreach program, a vehicle for the message that art is an integral part of everyone's everyday life. The weekend's events are part folk art, part fine art, part wholly artistic expression of every kind. Entirely monumentaland thoroughly spectacular!

Allen Parkway b/t Waugh & Bagby

Houston Art Car Awards Ceremony & Brunch on 13-May-12 8:30 AM

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Houston Art Car Awards Ceremony & Brunch
Start Date: 13-May-12 8:30 AM
End Time: 13-May-12 5:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Details:

Directly following the 2012 Houston Art Car Parade, the Art Car awards ceremony/celebration begins. Come on out, enjoy the A/C and cheer on the fabulous entries and a day well spent.

Check back for more details as we get closer to the event.

TBD

A Private Peek at the Blues with Ezra Charles on 10-Jun-12 5:00 PM

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMT

A Private Peek at the Blues with Ezra Charles
Start Date: 10-Jun-12 5:00 PM
End Time: 10-Jun-12 10:00 PM
Location: Big Top Lounge & Natachee's
Speaker: Ezra Charles

Event Details:

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Houston Blue master Ezra Charles will present a very special private concert on the history of "boogie woogie" at the Big Top Lounge (expect surprises!!).

Then we'll head over to Natachee's Supper and Punch for dinner and more live music.

The Houston Press wrote Extra Charles has made his mark on Houston many times and in many ways over the course of a long career. You don't want to miss this evening!

Big Top Lounge & Natachee's

Orange Show Calendar Events RSS Feed

Continuum presents: KALI on 11-Feb-12 6:00 PM

Love's In Fashion: Tootsies One Year Anniversary Party benefiting Orange Show Center for Visionary Art on 13-Feb-12 7:00 PM

Fat Tuesday Auction & Bash benefiting Orange Show on 21-Feb-12 6:30 PM

The Art of Recycling with Dan Phillips on 24-Mar-12 9:00 AM

Easter Orange Hunt at the Orange Show! on 31-Mar-12 10:00 AM

Eyeopener Tour: Art+Science on 1-Apr-12 12:00 PM

Whole Foods Community Giving Day benefiting the Orange Show on 18-Apr-12 9:00 AM

Art Car Parade Volunteer Recruitment Party! on 18-Apr-12 5:00 PM

The Legendary Art Car Ball 2012! on 10-May-12 6:00 PM

Main Street Drag 2012 on 11-May-12 10:00 AM

2012 Sneak Peak at Discovery Green on 11-May-12 7:00 PM

VIPit Party @ The 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade on 12-May-12 11:00 AM

Reserved Seating @ The 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade on 12-May-12 11:00 AM

25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade on 12-May-12 1:00 PM

The Houston Art Car Parade is fantastic,fun and FREE

It is also the Largest Art Car Parade around!

Houston Art Car Awards Ceremony & Brunch on 13-May-12 8:30 AM

A Private Peek at the Blues with Ezra Charles on 10-Jun-12 5:00 PM

The Houston Art Car Parade is fantastic,
fun and FREE