Rienzi

1406 Kirby Dr.

Houston, TX 77019

Where better for the center for European decorative arts to be located at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston than at the former private residence of the late arts patrons ...

'Paradis Francais'

Old guard, newcomers embrace fine heritage at River Oaks garden party Old guard, newcomers embrace fine heritage at River Oaks garden party By Shelby Hodge

5.8.16  |  8:00 am

It is always a lovely affair when supporters of Rienzi gather to celebrate the antique- and decorative arts-filled mansion in ...

Dining in Black-Tie Splendor

Glam ballroom setting backdrop for city's most elegant black-tie Glam ballroom setting backdrop for city's most elegant black-tie By Shelby Hodge

2.3.16  |  3:30 pm

The record turnout of 104 formally-attired guests for the Rienzi Society annual dinner called for a different approach to seating ...

Feb 2 6:45 PM

Museum of Fine Arts Houston presents Rienzi Wine Dinner

Treat yourself to a delicious four-course dinner with wine pairings at Rienzi’s British Tastes and French Wine: A Pairing Dinner. Hunky Dory restaurant’s executive chef and beverage director ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

This week's hot headlines: Where to eat, River Oaks party, burger bus This week's hot headlines: Where to eat, River Oaks party, burger bus By Nikki Ndukwe

5.10.15  |  4:00 pm

Editor's note: Another week has come and gone, so we’ve rounded up the five most popular stories on ...

Spring Fling

Lavish garden party in River Oaks draws the young and the established Lavish garden party in River Oaks draws the young and the established By Shelby Hodge

5.3.15  |  4:45 pm

It was a lesson in Houston's social heirarchy as scions of the old guard as well as a sprinkling ...

May 27 6:00 PM

Twilight Tours at Rienzi

Rienzi once again opens its doors for spring Twilight Tours. Guests are invited to experience the MFAH house museum’s collection and gardens after hours with light hors d’oeuvres ...

Editors' Pick

Apr 19 1:00 PM

Family Day at Rienzi & Bayou Bend

Families are invited to enjoy art workshops, gallery games, performances and more during this afternoon of fun presented jointly by Rienzi and Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Admission is free ...

Apr 29 6:45 PM

"Demon Rum" Dinner at Rienzi

Join bartender Bobby Heugel (Anvil Bar and Refuge) and chef Chris Shepherd (Underbelly) for a dinner event that pairs historic rum cocktails with a decadent four-course meal. Dinner, prepared by ...

Calendar Closeup

Houston's hottest weekend happenings: Five (plus) don't-miss events Houston's hottest weekend happenings: Five (plus) don't-miss events By Joel Luks

3.13.15  |  4:11 pm

On the itinerary this weekend is an honest musical that will rip your heart out, an elegant recital filled with ...