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    Skimpy Art Swimsuits

    Art fair fever grips Houston: Thousands pour into George R. for color, culture & even a swimsuit sculpture

    Shelby Hodge
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    Sep 5, 2014 | 12:51 pm

    Honorary chair of the Texas Contemporary Art Fair opening night festivities William Goldberg praised the 90-minute preview party that took place before the gates at the George R. Brown Convention Center opened to a throng of several thousand.

    "Just to be able to see the art and not in the crowds" is worth the extra admission, Goldberg said, adding, "It's a wonderful relationship that CAMH has with the fair." As chair of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston board, he praised the fair for its contributions, saying that after Thursday night's benefit preview, the fair was expected to reach $100,000 in contributions to CAMH since the art extravaganza arrived in Houston four years ago.

    Of the contribution, fair founder Max Fishko noted, "It's super cool. We're really proud to be able to contribute in a way that is meaningful to an institution that does meaningful work here in Houston."

    "We're really proud to be able to contribute in a way that is meaningful to an institution that does meaningful work here in Houston."

    The 6 p.m. crowd numbered around a comfortable 250, served by open bar and waiters offering sophisticated appetizers. But once the 7:30 official opening arrived, the vast space was flooded with contemporary art enthusiasts. Sharing duties with Goldberg as honorary chairs on this night were Judy Nyquist, J.B. Fairbanks, Yvette and Scott Hill and Judith Oudt.

    Before the crowds descended, Fishko spoke of the growth of the market in its four years. "We've been evolving a lot. I think the work here is really strong, probably the strongest ever. I think there have been some innovative things happening on our side in the way the fair is laid out and designed and the level of support has been overwhelming. It just keeps getting bigger every year."

    Among the early arrivals perusing the work presented by 55 galleries from across the country were CAMH director Bill Arning, Liz and Tom Glanville, Cherri Carbonara, Alfred Moran, Regina Garcia, Lindsey George, Dan Allison, Don Mafrige Jr., Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff, Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Wally Wilson, Penelope and Lester Marks, John Guess Jr., Heidi Gerger and Leslie andMark Hull.

    The swimsuit sculpture by Carol Feuerman in the spotlight with Mark Goldberg, left, Megan Lesser and gallerist Tim Yarger.

    News, Shelby, Texas Contemporary opening, Sept. 2014, Mark Goldberg, Megan Lesser, Tim Yarger
      
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
    The swimsuit sculpture by Carol Feuerman in the spotlight with Mark Goldberg, left, Megan Lesser and gallerist Tim Yarger.
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    Pas de Deux Dining

    Houston Ballet's gourmand bash delights with chef-dancer collabs

    Eric Sandler
    May 23, 2025 | 11:30 am
    Houston Ballet Raising the Barre 2025
    Photo by Melissa Taylor
    Houston Ballet danced united with some of Houston's top chefs for Raising the Barre.

    What began as a young professionals’ soirée has gracefully pirouetted into one of Houston’s most anticipated culinary-meets-culture nights.

    And this year’s Raising the Barre delivered a standing ovation-worthy performance. Hosted at Caracol, the fan-favorite tasting event drew nearly 160 guests on May 4, where balletomanes (and those who love them) mingled, noshed, and toasted to an artful cause.

    Co-chaired by Duyen and Marc Nguyen and Dr. Tatiana Sorkin and Michel Coret, the springtime soirée raised nearly $110,000 for Houston Ballet, supporting its mission to inspire a lasting love for dance through performance and education. But this wasn’t your typical rubber-chicken charity dinner. Here, dancers became muses and sous chefs, joining forces with Houston’s culinary stars to serve up an inspired four-course meal, each dish a storytelling moment in its own right.

    Each course hit the table like a pas de deux.

    Chef Aaron Bludorn kicked things off with soloist Danbi Kim, channeling her Korean childhood through a delicate sesame-crusted hamachi, balanced by gochujang vinaigrette and marinated cucumbers. Chef Chris Williams and demi-soloist Estheysis Menendez served a soul-warming lobster stew with plantain fufu and jalapeño pesto, a dish rooted in global tradition and personal memory, honoring the dancer’s Cuban heritage and her mother’s love of herbs and wellness.

    Then came the entrée: Chef Hugo Ortega teamed with principal Chase O’Connell for picanha a las brazos, a coulotte steak celebration dressed in pasilla mole and earthy mushroom zacahuil. The duo riffed on Chase’s ritualistic pre-performance steak dinners, adding Ortega’s signature Latin American soul.

    Pastry powerhouse Rebecca Masson of Fluff Bake Bar partnered with first soloist Gian Carlo Perez to close out the show with a guava pastelillo topped with cream cheese ice cream and honey, a nod to his Cuban childhood sweets.

    Adding to the evening’s thoughtful twist, those lush floral centerpieces didn’t just wilt away post-party. Thanks to Houston nonprofit Bloom Again, the arrangements were repurposed and delivered to local hospitals and care facilities, offering cheer beyond the ballroom.

    Among those soaking up the delicious scene were Beth Muecke, Patti Murphy, Ann Bean, Dr. Patrick Benge, Susan Binney, Jennifer Kushner, Kristy Bradshaw, Lindsey Brown, Andrea Medina, Lenni and Bill Burke, Anne and Albert Chao, Jo Furr, Mitchell George and Stanley Curtis Jr., Paula Whitten-Doolin, Victoria Gutierrez and Nick Pierce, Carey Kirkpatrick, Deborah and Edward Koehler, S. Shawn Stephens and Jim Jordan, Liliana Soltero and Mike Hawkins, Yana and Warren McFatter, Kris and Richard McGee, Teal and Jeffrey Reamer, Julie Kent, Jim Nelson, Melissa Reihle, and Laura and Brannon Robertson.

    Houston Ballet Raising the Barre 2025
      

    Photo by Melissa Taylor

    Houston Ballet danced united with some of Houston's top chefs for Raising the Barre.

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