Best January Theater
Broadway blockbusters and sublime operas take Houston stages in January
Jan 6, 2026 | 12:00 pm
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Hotel Granduca's tea service and delightful finger foods -
Hotel Granduca treating guests to afternoon tea -
The "Texas Tea" option at the Four Seasons: Lobster salad slider, roast beefwith pickled onion slivers, quail egg toast with truffle and herbed goat cheesestuffed finger sandwichesPhoto by Emile C. Browne -
Ladies enjoying the afternoon tea at the Four SeasonsPhoto by Emile C. Browne -
The tea room at St. Regis -
Kiran's mixed berry tartsPhoto by Debora Smail/RealityPhotography.net -
Afternoon tea at Kiran'sPhoto by Debora Smail/RealityPhotography.net -
An intimate setting for afternoon tea at St. Regis -
The extensive tea selection at the Four SeasonsPhoto by Emile C. Browne
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Has the Duchess of Cambrige singlehandedly brought hats back in style? -
Hot pink hat by Phillip Treacy, $950, at Neiman MarcusPhoto by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
The author had a fascinator specially for her wedding.Courtesy Photo -
Black feathery fascinator-style hat, by Kokin, at Neiman Marcus.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Hats for spring come in all sizes and shades....Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
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The groom arrived by elephant for the actual wedding ceremony.Photo courtesy of © J. Cogliandro Photography -
No expense was spared for the elaborate decor of the three-day wedding.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
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Recreating the intricate carvings of the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur tookImagination 3D six months.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Henna paintings on palms and feet are part of the wedding tradition.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
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The setting at the Hilton Americas-Houston was a vision of light, color andIndian-inspired design.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
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Beautiful trinkets were given to wedding guests by "maharajas."Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
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The Hilton Americas-Houston ballroom is readied for the ceremony.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Blue-Eyed Butcher premieres Saturday at 7 p.m. on Lifetime TV.My Lifetime TV -
A scene from Blue-Eyed Butcher with Lisa Edelstein as prosecutor Kelly Siegler.Photo by Jack Zeman/My Lifetime TV -
Sara Paxton as Susan Wright in Blue-Eyed ButcherPhoto by Jack Zeman/My Lifetime TV
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Regent Street prepares for the Royal Wedding.
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Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly -
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Which of these couples has the more touching date on April 29?
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Packham is know for embellished gowns with slim silhouettes -
Designer Jenny Packham at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Sept. 2010Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz
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Food can be funny, but maybe not laugh out loud funny like the classic video ofLucy and Ethel in the chocolate factory skit on I Love Lucy. -
Then there's Steve Sneeds, a guy in California whose blog TheSneeze.com has afeature called Steve, Don’t Eat It! where he reviews stuff like pickled porkrinds and decades old boxes of cereal.The Sneeze/Steve, Don't Eat It! -
It’s hard to beat the classic Peep Show where pink bunnies in G-strings poledance for an audience of yellow chicks with tiny cigarettes and one dollarbills.Neatorama -
From the website My Food Looks Funny, the moderator's comments: Thank goodnessit's not fried!"My Food Looks Funny
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Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly
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Prince William and Kate MiddletonPhoto by Mario Testino
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Which of these couples has the more touching date on April 29?
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The prince, the ambassador and the cowboy go western at Somerville Acres.Photo by Shelby Hodge -
This cowboy could out-rope Will Rogers.Photo by Shelby Hodge -
The barbecue crew came with a hefty load of supplies.Photo by Shelby Hodge -
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Prime rib was cooking all afternoon over hot coals.Photo by Shelby Hodge -
The cows were safe with this Bellaire city councilman behind the rope.Photo by Shelby Hodge -
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Mike Wells demonstrating cutting horse talents.Photo by Shelby Hodge -
His first-time riding western since years back.Photo by Shelby Hodge -
Blueberry cobbler cooked over coals in a dutch oven.Photo by Shelby Hodge
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Rihanna in Stella McCartney gown and Sevilla in Jet bag. -
Ashley Greene in Donna Karan gown and Judith Leiber Guilloche antique silver bag -
Gwyneth Paltrow in Stella McCartney gown and Judith Leiber Corner Rectangle inPalladium clutch -
Penelope Cruz in Oscar de la Renta gown -
Mary Kate Olsen in a vintage gown by Christian Lacroix and Judith Leiber Tessenin Siam fan clutch -
Serena Williams in Oscar de la Renta gown and Judith Leiber clutch -
Elizabeth Banks in a Tommy Hilfiger gown and Judith Leiber Figure Eight inKarung bag -
David Lauren in Ralph Lauren tuxedo; Lauren Bush in Ralph Lauren gown withJudith Leiber FEED 1000 clutch -
Ashley Olsen in Christian Dior Couture and Flip Top in Capri bag
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Princess Grace's wedding gown
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Nicki Minaj -
Westminster Abbey
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A still from T-Mobile's Royal Wedding Dance video -
The funny clip took me back to my time spent studying at the University of St.Andrews, where, for one semester, Prince William and Kate Middleton were myschoolmates.Photo by Ellie Knaus -
I arranged my class schedule in order to have four-day weekends.
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A protester stands in front of a burning barricade during a demonstration inCairo January 28, 2011Photo by Goran Tomasevic -
Zukhro, an employee of the city zoo, walks with Vadik, an 18-month-old malelion, on the territory of the zoo in the capital Dushanbe, January 20, 2011.Employees take the lion from its cage to have a promenade along the territorytwo times a week while holding a piece of meat to attract Vadik's attention soit walks nearby.Photo by Nozim Kalandarov -
Researchers dressed in panda costumes put a panda cub into a basket beforetransferring it to a new living environment at the Hetaoping Research andConservation Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong National Nature Reserve,Sichuan province February 20, 2011Photo by Heng Yi -
A 22-year-old woman in a wedding gown is grabbed by Guo Zhongfan, a localcommunity officer, as she attempts to kill herself by jumping out of aseven-storey residential building in Changchun, Jilin province May 17, 2011.According to local media, the woman tried to commit suicide after her boyfriendof four years broke up with her, just as they were making plans to get married.The woman did not sustain any injuries during the incident.Photo by Li Ping -
A miner climbs on excavated rocks after a giant drill machine broke through atthe final section Sedrun-Faido, at the construction site of the NEAT GotthardBase Tunnel March 23, 2011. Crossing the Alps, the world's longest train tunnelshould become operational at the end of 2016.Photo by Arnd Wiegmann -
Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand lays on the track after falling during the women's1,500 meters heats at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu August 28, 2011Photo by David Gray -
Tsunami SwirlsPhotograph from Kyodo/AP -
Kesennuma, Japan. March 15, 2011Photo by James Nachtwey -
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchessof Cambridge kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace on April 29, 2011 inLondon, EnglandPhoto by Peter Macdiarmid -
Shuttle launch. May 16, 2011Photo by Stefanie Gordon -
London RiotsPhoto by Amy Weston -
University of California, Davis, California. November 18, 2011Photo by Wayne Tilcock
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Ralph Lauren designed Lauren's Bush wedding gown and his son David Lauren'swestern-style tuxedoPhoto by Norman Jean Roy/Courtesy of Vogue -
Lauren Bush LaurenPhoto by Priscilla Dickson -
Lauren Bush Lauren, left, and Sharon Bush, showcase the Judith Leiber FEED 1000clutch, $495 at Neiman Marcus and Judith LeiberPhoto by Priscilla Dickson -
Lauren Bush and David Lauren at the Costume Institute Gala last spring where sheintroduced the Judith Leiber FEED 1000 clutch.
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Yao Ming and wife Ye Li, pictured here at a Tux and Tennies gala, were spottedlunching at Ouisie's.Photo by Patrick Peñas for LastNightPics.com -
Prince Jean de France, Duc de Vendome and Princess Philomena on their weddingday in France.Photo by David Niviere -
French mezzo-soprano Marie Lenormand will perform at the Royal Weddingsluncheon. -
Princess Philomena and Prince Jean with their son Gaston
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Alabama coach Nick Saban made sure to remember to act like he enjoyed theGatorade bath this time. -
The crystal football is the worst trophy in major sports. Considering it's themost meaningless, that's almost fitting. -
Tryann Mathieu — the Honey Badger — went missing in the BCS title game. -
Trent Richardson finally broke the LSU-Alabama touchdown drought in the fourthquarter of the rematch. -
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Nick Saban
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India, Shah Jahan Receives the Persian Ambassador, Muhammad 'Ali Beg, folio fromthe Windsor Padshahnama, c. 1633, ink, colors and gold on paper, the RoyalCollection, Windsor -
Egypt or Syria, Mosque Lamp, c. 1354–61, enameled and gilded glass, MuseumCalouste Gulbenkian, LisbonPhoto by Catarina Gomes Ferreira -
Ardabil Carpet, Tabriz, Iran, dated 1539-40 (A.H. 946), silk plain weavefoundation with wool knotted pile, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of J.Paul Getty -
Ahmed Mater, Saudi, born 1979, Illumination Diptych (Ottoman Waqf), 2010, goldleaf, tea, pomegranate, Dupont Chinese ink and Offset x-ray film print on paper,Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of Edge of Arabia and the artist -
Turkey, Robe of Honor, end of the 17th–first half of the 18th century, silk,silver thread wound around white and yellow silk cores, taqueté weaving(seraser), Museum für Islamische Kunst, Berlin -
China, Giraffe with Attendant, 1403–34, ink and colors on silk, mounted as ahanging scroll, Philadelphia Museum of Art, gift of John R. Dorrance -
Syria or Egypt, Pair of Bracelets, 11th century, gold, fabricated from sheet,decorated with wire, granulation and repoussé, Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
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Kate Middleton and Prince William -
Zooey Dreschanel -
A scene from the 1991 movie, "The Bachelor" -
Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in "Notting Hill"
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Darren McGrady, The Royal ChefDarren McGrady, The Royal Chef/Facebook -
A scene from last year's Grand Tasting during Wine & Food Week in the WoodlandsPhoto by Steven David -
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Alyssa Rapp, wine wizard master of ceremoniesClaudiaChan.com
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It's a smashing summer for Lynn Wyatt.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com -
Lynn was among the 900 guests attending Prince Albert's wedding in Monaco. -
Lynn stayed with John Furnish and Sir Elton John for the White Tie & Tiara Ball.Photo via Feed Agg -
Lynn had the inside track on Karl Lagerfeld's 2011-12 Haute Couture show forChanel.Photo by Olivier Saillant/Chanel News -
He organized the birthday lunch at Ouisie's for La Wyatt. Here they are shown ata previous event.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchlightGroup.com -
Tory Burch will host Lynn at her South Hampton home.Photo via Newscom
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Sleepwalk with MeSleepwalk with Me/Facebook -
Lauren Ambrose and Mike Birbiglia in Sleepwalk with MeSleepwalk with Me/Facebook -
A scene from Spike Lee's Red Hook SummerPhoto by David Lee -
Frank and Robot movie poster -
Marcel Carne’s marathon-length masterwork, Children of Paradise, is set in andaround the theater world of Paris circa 1828.
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It's official: Kate Middleton and Prince William are engaged! -
A royal dress to-die-for is for sure. -
A ride in the royal carriage.. -
to an enormous and fabulous wedding.
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Sure, Kate Middleton and Prince William are cute and stuff. But why do we careso much about their wedding?
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That's a nice building, that Westminister Abbey. Looks like a mighty finelocation for overly-priced royal nuptials.
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Tomiko Jones, L'arbre du St. Ambreuil -
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Colin Blakely, Lighted Tree -
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A hot air balloon ride through the canyons of Turkey was thrilling, beautifuland indescribable.Photo courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Showing Texas pride at EphesusPhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Enjoying a boat ride on the Marmara Sea: From left, Giti and Parivesh Zarinkelk,Deborah Elias, Sara Smith, Scott Brogan and Alyssa GoldsmithPhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Evil eye necklaces for salePhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Exploring the Underground City in Goreme National ParkPhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Deborah Elias learns to make homemade Turkish breakfast breads in the CCR Hotelin Cappadocia.Photo courtesy of Deborah Elias -
The captain from Balloon Turca deftly drifted the balloon through thespectacular canyons, and upon landing staff provided us with a much welcomedglass of champagne.Photo courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Carlos Obando in an Istanbul rug shopPhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
A gorgeous morning in TurkeyPhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Carlos Obando, from left, the Hon. Ahmet Aydin, deputy chairman of the MajorityPolitical Party, and Ximena MurilloPhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Ximena Murillo, left, learning how to make a Turkish rugPhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Deborah Elias in an underground cistern in IstanbulPhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Deborah Elias, Alyssa Goldsmith and Sara Smith at Haga Sophia MosquePhoto courtesy of Deborah Elias -
Dinner at the home of a Turkish businessman and his family.Photo courtesy of Deborah Elias
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Sleepyheads Mayor Annise Parker and Kathy Hubbard. -
Mayor Annise Parker's latest tweet.Photo via Twitter -
Annise Parker at this year's Mayor's Tea, held at the mayor's home
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The hat that stole headlines could be yours. -
So that's where the cat went!Facebook -
You will be very, very broke in the near future.Facebook -
Feel free to blame Philip Treacy, the designer of the monstrosity.Photo by Robbie Reynolds
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Grace Van Cutsem, William's goddaughter, simply couldn't save royal face anylonger.Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images -
Little Gracie found herself in the backseat with Rebecca Black, and had the samereaction. -
Grace has had enough of Donald Trump, too.
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Mark Kelly holds wife Gabrielle Giffords' hand at TIRR Memorial Hermann. -
Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly
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Space Shuttle Endeavour
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The white iPhone 4 is finally out today. Should you care? -
The next iPhone model — colloquially known as the iPhone 5 — is expected to bereleased in the next few months.
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The house is beautifully covered in fig ivy which neatly frames the mullionedwindows and French doors. -
The dramatic entry hall has been used as a setting for ads in Veranda, SouthernLiving and Antiques Magazine. -
The master suite is extra spacious and features contemporary bath and closets. -
The interior pool terrace is reminiscent of a glamorous French hotel. -
The living room is filled with light thanks to the floor-to-celing French doors. -
This spacious guest bedroom enjoys a serene ambiance.
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Prince Jean de France was guest speaker at the benefit luncheon Joanne KingHerring organized for her Marshall Plan for Afghanistan.Photo by Priscilla Dickson -
River Oaks Country Club chef Charles Carroll is back from Afghanistan withgreetings for Joanne King Herring. -
It might not be Elizabeth Taylor but expect plenty of Cleopatras at the Museumof Fine Arts, Houston ball in October. -
Reece Davenport makes her way along the beach in St. Barts where shooting beginson EROS II.Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio -
Judy McGee, from left, Sydney Faust, Scott Basinger and Elsie Smith join forcesfor Texas Children's Hospital.Photo by Kim Christensen
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For Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly, it's a "Beautiful Day."nanazoca.blogspot.com -
Space shuttle Endeavour lifts off. -
Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly
