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The most romantic house ever: Historic lovebirds nest comes with a cursed chandelier

By Joel Luks

11.05.13 | 3:08 pm

Darling, I haven't stopped for a minute so there's been no time to write. But I thought about you, and wished for you; in fact, I don't approve of the way I miss you! I bought t ...

Afternoon Tea + Tour at Rienzi

Rienzi

11.15.13 - 01.17.14

Enjoy an afternoon at Rienzi with a tour of the mansion focusing on the collection's European treasures, followed by a traditional English tea, including various teas and an assortment of sweet

Holiday Home Tour at Rienzi

Rienzi

12.11.13 - 12.18.13

Get in the spirit of the holidays with a tour of Rienzi, the house museum of European decorative arts for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, while the home is decorated for the holidays. Docents wil

Rienzi Fall Lecture: "Rienzi Begins: Architect John F. Staub and the Mastersons"

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

10.24.13

This presentation explores the role of architect John F. Staub in the creation of Rienzi. The former residence of philanthropists Carroll Sterling and Harris Masterson III, Rienzi is now the MFAH h

Art opening: Rienzi Begins: Architect John F. Staub and the Mastersons

Rienzi

10.12.13

Rienzi is recognized for its substantial collection of European decorative arts and paintings, but less is known about the residence itself — the former home of Carroll Sterling Masterson and

Rienzi's Salon at Sunset: "A History of Britain in 36 Postage Stamps"

Rienzi

10.30.13

Enjoy an evening with author Chris West as he explores the fascinating tale of Great Britain through its postage stamps. West shows that stamps have always mirrored the events, attitudes and styles

Early Music Southwest presents "The Nut Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree"

Rienzi

10.27.13

"The Nut Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree" features Timothy Hester on fortepiano, Kevin Downs on cello and Rebecca Troxler on flute. The program includes music by Ludwig van Beethoven a

Punch Party at Rienzi

Rienzi

10.25.13

Travel through time to the mid-1700s to explore the historic English punch, a blend of spirits, citrus, sugar and spices. Sample original 18th-century cocktail recipes as well as modern punches fro

Rienzi and Bayou Bend Free Family Day: "Fall's Finest" and "Building Community"

Rienzi

11.17.13

Families with children of all ages will enjoy visiting the two house museums of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston for an afternoon filled with free family fun. At Rienzi, "Fall's Finest

2014 Rienzi Spring Party

Rienzi

04.24.14

Rienzi, the former home of Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III, is today the European decorative arts collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. This evening includes poolside