•Coolpavementmaterialswithrecycledcontentmadefromflyash•Nativeandadaptedvegetationthatprovidesadditionalshadingforsidewalks,and

•Locally-sourcedconstructionmaterials.The Greenwoods Rating System is a collection of sustainable

roadwaydesign and constructionbestpractices that addresswater,environment, access,community impact, con-struction practices andmaterials. The BagbyStreet ReconstructionProject is currently thehighest scoring projectthathasbeencertifiedbythe Greenroads ProjectRating Program, and isthe 8th project in theworld to earn certifica-tion.Midtown is already

planning a strategyfor the certification ofBagby’s sister street inthe two-way couple,Brazos Street, to per-formevenbetter.“Greenroads has pro-

vided many new ideaswhichwillallowourteamto make more informeddesign and constructiondecisions regarding sus-tainability. In addition tothe many environmen-tal benefits, Midtown’s

investmentinsustainableroadwayprojectscontributestolongtermcost savings for operation andmaintenance,” saidMarlonMarshall,ManagerofCapitalProjectsforMidtownRedevelopmentAuthority.Established in 2010, Greenroads Foundation is an independent

501(c)(3)non-profitcorporation,whichadvancessustainabilityedu-cationandinitiativesfortransportationinfrastructure.Asthedevel-operof theGreenroadRatingSystem, theFoundationmanages thecertificationprocessforsustainableroadwayandbridgeconstructionprojects in theU.S. and internationally. Formore information, visitwww.greenroads.org.

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he Greenroads Foundation recently announced that theBagbyStreetReconstructionProjecthasbecomethefirstprojecttoreceiveGreenroadsCertificationintheStateofTexas,receivingaSilverRatingforitsdesignandconstruc-tionsustainability.

“MidtownRedevelopomentAuthoritystrivestobealeaderintheHoustoncommunity andGreenroads certificationprovidedustheopportu-nity to display our com-mitment to leadership insustainable developmentandincreaseawarenessofsustainabilityeffortsintheregion,” said Midtown’sExecutive Director MattThibodeaux.Bagby is a one-way

majorcollectorlocatedintheheartofHouston,andisoneofthemaincorri-dors in Midtown. A keyprojectgoaloftheBagbyStreet ReconstructionProject was to establisha vibrant corridor thataccommodates trafficneeds while improvingpedestrian and bicycleaccessibility. It is one ofHouston’s first projectsthatexemplifiesthegoalsof their new CompleteStreetspolicy,whichwasrecently signed as anExecutiveOrderbyMayorAnniseParker.The project team included the Project Owner, Midtown

Redevelopment Authority and their design and construction team:Walter P Moore, Design Workshop, SER Construction and ESPACorp.ThecompletedprojecthastransformedtheMidtownlandscapeintoavibrant,aestheticallyuniquepedestriancorridor,providingsaferaccessandconnectivitytolocalbusinessesandMidtown'sculturalartsandentertainmentdistrict.

Environmentally-friendly features include: •Theinstallationofraingardensthattreatandcapture33%ofthestormwaterthatfallswithintheright-of-way.

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4 vive midtown! a lasting contribution to

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strike up the band! 2014 MLK grande parade

5 the art of framing

more than a tip... helping hands in midtown

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6 what’s for brunch? • brennan’s

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five-sentence description greets visitors just insidethe lobby of one of Midtown’s history-making build-ings. According to the anonymous typewritten note,theGibraltar Building in 1958was“The first all-glass

façademulti-storystructuretobebuiltanywhere.”AccordingtoStephenFox’sHouston Architectural Guide,”TheGibraltarBuildingwas the firstbuilding inHoustontohavewalls facedentirely inheatabsorbing,solargrayglass.”In1959,TexasSocietyofArchitectsawardedtheworkofarchi-

tects Greacen and Brogniez and that of J.VictorNeuhaus III,

AssociateArchitect.Today,56-yearslater,themulti-storybuildingat2300FanninSt.

canproudlyclaim100%occupancy,accordingtobuildingmanagerTriciaEaster,housingsuchprestigoustenantsasBankofAmerica,University of Houston Small Business Development Center,HoustonCommunityCollegeandothers.

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Mongoose versusCobra’s Half-PricedTexas Draught

Mondays, Imperial Andy'sHistoricalCocktailTuesdays, andCorey and Acuna's Buck WildWhiskeyWednesdays.Anddon’tforgeteverySundayfeaturesfive-dollarcaskales.Refreshyourmemoryat1011McGowen.

Artist Amy Blakemore’s beautiful food-grade porcelainglazedwithobsessivedotsandotherquirkypatternsareavailable for purchase at InmanGallery’s gallery store.Pricesrangefrom$40-$100.InmanGalleryislocated

inthehistoricIsabellaCourtBuilding,3901MainStreet.

Midtown’s Simply Phomade Urbanspoon’slist ofAmerica’sTopNew Restaurants

of 2013.Simply Pho shared thelist with six other restaurants,Houston’sgrandtotalofseven,themostofanyTexascitytomakethenationalranking.

HoustonAcupuncture andWellnessis holding a Winter Weight LossSpecial,offeringa freeconsultation,acupuncture specials anddiscounts

onherbsforweightloss.AperfectcomplimenttoyourNewYear'sgoals!VisitHOUacu.com.

Celebrate Valentine'sDay together witha one-hour CouplesMassage at Massage

Heights—Midtown Houston.Reap the benefits with theirintroductoryrateof$49.99.Did

youknowthatevidenceshowsthatmassagetherapyiseffectiveintreatinganumberofconditions,includinghighbloodpres-sure,insomnia,migraineheadaches,allergies–evendiabetesandrestlesslegsyndrome?MassageHeightsalsoofferfacialsfeaturingDermalogicaproducts,allatanintroductoryrate,as

well,of$59.99.Stopby2625Louisiana,SuiteH—you'llbesooogladyoudid!

Advance tickets for shows atContinental Club are avail-able at sigslagoon.com ANDget you 10% off your meal at

Natachee'sthesamedayoftheshow.Takeyour pick fromNatachee’s chunky list ofmade fresh-to-order burgers—try Rene’sRed Hot with chopped jalapenos andmushrooms.Mmm!Smokedturkeyandavocado,andsuperSupperPlates—Homestyle“nottoosweet”meatloafand,ofcourse,des-sert!ItallhappensatMid-Main,3400—3700MainStreet.

Houston Arts AllianceandHoustonMuseumof African AmericanCulture (HMAAC)

produced the first-ever officialHouston SLAB Parade + FamilyFestival,heldinMacGregorPark.Approximately 4,500 people attended the family-friendly eventin celebrationof SLABs, a vehicle art form thatoriginated in theAfrican-American neighborhoods of southeast Houston. PicturedLR:HMAACCEOJohnGuess,CityCouncilMemberWandaAdams(DistrictD);HAADirectorofFolklife+TraditionalArtsPatJasper.Photo:MarcNewsome,courtesyofHoustonArtsAlliance.

Eileen J.Morris’ love for the theatre isalways in the forefront. "Every storythat is told on stage transports us toa different space and timewhereone

magical moment can bring us to a deeperunderstanding of ourselves and our world,”saysThe EnsembleTheatre’sArtisticDirectorwhoalsoservesaschairpersonforMidtownManagementDistrict’s(MMD)CulturalArts&EntertainmentDistrictCommittee.GreatseatsarestillavailableforTheEnsemble’s2013-2014season.

Knowing your home is safe and secure makes the bestvacation even better.Access aVacationWatch requestat Harris County Constable Precinct 7’s website,harriscountytx.gov/conpct7atleastoneweekinadvance

of your trip. Precinct 7 has a population of more than 400,000people, located inHarrisCounty—thethird largestcounty in theUnitedStates.

Santa came early and inmultiples for Christmas2013.TheMidtownSantaCrawl (a.k.a. young pro-

fessionals dressed in Santa suits,makingtheirorganizedwayalongapubcrawl)helpedraisedmoneyfor Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.EachSantapaid$60towearthe iconicredsuit.Midtown’sCelticGardens, Pub Fiction, Dogwood, Midtown Drinkery and LittleWoodrow’sprovidedthe“cheer”.

Mid-Main’s FirstThursday. If you’renotthere,lookwhatyou’re missing…

TheContinentalClub,ShoeshineCharley’sBigTop,TacosAGo-Go,Sig’s Lagoon, My Flaming Heart,TheTinderbox,DoubleTrouble, BigKats,Kat’sMeow,OldCrowParlor,theAlleyKat,ThePlaceUpstairsandNatachee’s.They’reallwaitingforyoualongthe3400–3700blocksofMainStreet.mid-main.comandfacebook.com/midmainhouston.

Make sure to checkoutHoustonCenterfor ContemporaryCraft resident-artist

alum Clark Kellogg’s website,kelloggfurniture.com.The woodworkerandfurnituremakerhasjust re-launched the site, whichincludes an online store andnumerousphotosofhisamazingwork.

Areas devastated by weather need help long after thenews drops from the headlines. Asia Society Texasanswers the call“How can I help the Philippines afterTyphoonHaiyan?”withalistofcharitiesandnon-govern-

mentalorganizations (NGOs) thathavealreadyrespondedtothedisaster.Formoreinformation,pleasegotoasiasociety.org/blog/asia/how-you-can-help-philippines-after-typhoon-haiyan.

Midtown is mak-ing plans forSuperblockPark.Part of the plan

includesYOU. We need toknowwhatyouthink.Gotosuperblockpark.metroquest.comandtakethe5-10minuteonlinesurveyoraccessthesurveyvia theMidtown eNews andon Facebook.You’re not getting theweeklyMidtown eNews? It’s free and easy to access. Register athoustonmidtown.com.

Flat footed or fabulous—Houston Metropolitan DanceCenter has opportuni-ties for everyone.Checkout their six-week intro

to dance—Ballet, Jazz, ModernandHipHop.Orperhapsyou’reready to audition? Learn therequirements at their website(houstonmetdance.org) under“Company”.You can even buy asquarefootoftheirnewspaceat2808Caroline.Your tax deduct-iblecontributionhelpssupportaworldclasscontemporarydancecompanyinHouston—rightintheheartofMidtown!

RandallsandCrimeStoppers—twoMidtownstakeholdersworkingtogether.LinkyourRandallsRemarkableCardtoCrime Stoppers of Houston (Good Neighbor Number729) andRandallswill donate a percentage back to the

organizationtohelpcontinuethemissionofsolvingandpreventingcrime in theHoustonarea.LearnmoreaboutCrimeStoppers inthisissue’sHelping Hands in Midtownfeature,Page5.

Total Nutrition’s FitnessBlog includes smartcomparatives for yourmidday hunger pangs.

Lunch Picks tells youwhich fastfood salad is the best bet andwhosewrapiscalorieladen.Readmore at totalnutrition.com orstop by the Midtown location,2625Louisiana,SuiteD.

Congratulations on your new home,Houston Press!ThepopularHoustonmainstayhasrelocatedfromitsMilamStreet location to 2603 LaBranch at McGowen. “TheenergyinMidtownisyoung,excitinganddynamic,”said

StuartFolb,publisheroftheHouston Press.“Thedecisiontomoveherewas an easy one.”TheHouston Press is a part of theVoiceMediaGroup,publisherof11onlineandprintpublicationsacrosstheUnitedStates.

RenovationsatMidtownPark are almost com-plete.Plannedimprove-ments include a 13’X

25’performancearea,65’X110’of lawn space, an85’X65dogparkanda45’X22waterfeature.There’safoodkiosk,too.

Something new is alwaysarriving at Em&LeeMidtown, the ever sofashionable boutique on

Gray Street. Women love thelimited quantities, knowing theywon’t find a sea of look-alikeswhentheystepouttodinnerorthedancefloor.Matchtheirblackgoldtullesequindress($75)withablackquiltleatherjacket($69).Stopby11a.m.–7p.m.,MondaythruWednesday;11a.m.–8p.m.ThursdaythruSaturday,andSundays12p.m.to6p.m.(Don’tforgettheblackfrontweaveshoesandtheirblackcrocodileclutch!)

E yeful Art’sSebastien “Mr.D” Boileauwas commis-

sioned by internationalcontemporary art gal-lery Lelia Mordoch topaint the outside oftheirMiamigallery forMiamiArtBasel2013 thispastDecember.ArtBaselisthelargestartgatheringmarketinNorthAmerica.

Through their weekly DWOW series, DiverseWorkspresented more than 100 free performances, lectures,workshops, panel discussions, screenings andhappeningstoagrowinganddiverseaudience.

Houston CommunityCollege Central’sparkinggarageisonlyable to allow cars in

and out of theWinburn Streetside, due to construction androadclosuresonLaBranch.Theone-wayinandoutwilllikelycon-tinuethroughearlyFebruary.Remember:Patienceisavirtue.

Mondaysaren’tsobadifyou’reattheContinentalClub.GloverGill takes the stage everyMonday night at 8.MakeyourwaybackonThursdays forNickGaitan&TheUmbrellaManattheBigTopat10p.m.Seenthe

newcollectionofcoolvintageandodditiesshopsupstairs?They’reopenintheevenings;entranceonthefrontofthebuildingbetweenTacosaGo-goandBigTop.

AMidtown welcome toElizabethKozlowski as shejoins Houston Center forContemporaryCraftasthe

newcuratorbeginningJanuary2014.

Invite Luigi’s PizzeriaMidtowntoyournextparty.Theirlargepan lasagna, spaghetti andmeatballs or veggie alfredo

traysfeed15-20.Addalargecap-rese salad,breadsticksanda7 lb.bucket of artisan Italian gelatoandmakeyour tastebudshappy!(Don’t forget theTiramisu cake!)Call 281-793-3333 to order orstopby3700Almeda.Freedeliveryforordersover$20.

L ook for new andexciting changesat Metro MidtownApartments in

2014, including an expan-sivenewfitnesscenter.Newlook,new logo,newameni-ties! Call 713-529-5333 tolearnmoreor stopby andtakeatour,2350Bagby.

Midtown’sSantaCrawlincludedastopattheSuperBlock.

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with the seventh day of each week devoted to active rest. Eachweek builds on the lessonsof theone preceding. Learnmore atyogaonehouston.com.

Asia SocietyTexas Center’s stylish Leo Bar features aspecialtastingseriescreatedbyGuestChefRishiSinghof BohemeCafe &Wine Bar, signature cocktails fromthecashbarandtheopportunitytonetworkwithnew

andformerfriends,surroundedbyamazingartandarchitecture.Thequarterlyconnection,courtesyofAsiaSocietyYoungProfessionals,happens each quarter at 1370 Southmore, home ofAsia SocietyTexasCenter.AddFebruary6 andMay8, from6-8p.m., to yourcalendarforthenexttastygathering.Formoreinformation,contactMargaretMcHattie,713-496-9905orMMcHattie@AsiaSociety.org.

Romantic couples chooseSparrowBar+CookshopforBrunch.(See“who”inthe eatsdrinks feature on

page6)butyoucanalsoopt foraspecial dinner on Valentine’s Day.The four-course prix fixe menu ispricedat$150couple,withwinepairingsavailablefor$30/person.

Asia SocietyTexasCenter celebrates Japanwith one ofthecity’sbest-lovedsocialevents, theannualTigerBall.MarkyourcalendarforThursday,February27toenjoyabeautiful seat-

ed dinner, dessert anddancing. His ExcellenceKenichiroSasae, JapaneseAmbassador to theUnited States, will serveasHonoraryChairoftheevent. Last year’s eventdrew more than 500 guests, many in national dress, raising$650,000 to support programs, exhibitions, educational activitiesand operations of theTexas Center. For ticketing, please go toasiasociety.org/texas.

March 1, 2014 isthe applicationdeadline for art-ists interested

in three, six, nine or twelve-monthresidenciesatHoustonCenter for ContemporaryCraft. Free studio spacewith24-houraccess,accesstowidevarietyofprofessionalopportuni-tiesandresources,astipendandmodesthousingallowance,aswellasongoingprofessionaldevelopment.Fivetotenresidencieswillbeawarded.Wood,glass,metal,fiber,clayandmixedmediaartistscanlearnmoreandapplyatcrafthouston.org/artists/residents.

Is there an artist deepwithin you crying toescape? Art Supply’sannualArt Expo, March

7-8, will set you free!Demonstrations, workshopsandmanufacturersrepresen-tativeswillenticeyoutotakethenextstep.Specialpricing,too,onmerchandise.Learnmoreatartsupplyonmain.com.

Twentymuseums, four zones, four events. It’s all part oftheMuseum Experience that happens the last Saturdayof January, April, July and September. Each quarterlyeventwillshowcaseagroupof19 institutionscomplete

withspecialprogramming,pedicabsandfoodtrucks.Midtownwillbe highlighted in the walkable Zone 2 onApril 26 that includesHolocaustMuseumHouston,Asia SocietyTexasCenter,WeatherMuseum, Czech Center MuseumHouston, LawndaleArt Center,Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston Museum ofAfricanAmericanCulture, Buffalo SoldiersNationalMuseum, andDiverseWorks..Normalmuseum business hourswill be standardwithsometicketedmuseumschargingadmission fees. (MoneyTip101:Checkeverydaytimesonthemuseumwebsitesasmanyhavea“free”dayonceaweekoronceamonth.)

Public Safety Committee ThirdTuesdayofthemonth@11:30a.m.January21,February18,March18

Marketing CommitteeThirdTuesdayofthemonth@4p.m.January21,February18,March18(locationsTBA)

Urban Planning Committee ThirdThursdayofeachmonth@4p.m.January16,February20,March20

Services and Maintenance CommitteeAsneeded.Pleasecheckonline.

Baldwin Square Homeowners Association (HOA)SecondWednesdayofeachmonth@4p.m.January8,February12,March12

MEEtingS OffSitEHPD – Positive interaction Program (PiP) East side of Louisiana3rdTuesdayofeachmonth@7p.m.January21,February18,March18Held@HPDSouthCentralDivision,2202St.Emanuel@Hwy288OfficerJ.Sanchez.713-238-2282

West side of Louisiana1stTuesdayofeachmonth@7p.m.January7,February4,March4Held@HPDCentralDivision,1602StateSt.OfficerWaynePate.713-284-8604

In 2014, Dr. BrianMartinez and Smiles ofMidtown will be cel-ebrating 30 years of

bringing quality smiles toMidtown.Asawayofsaying“thank you”, they will beofferinganewspecialevery30days.Checktheirwebsite(SmilesofMidtown.com)andFacebookoftenforthenewestpromotions.Januarybrings$30offallpreven-tivecare.Call713-523-6848andcelebratewithasavings!

T hepopularMongooseversusCobraReadingSeriescon-tinueseverysecondMondayat8p.m.withBridgetLoweset for January 13 and PhongNguyen for February 10.Bridget’spoemshaveappearedinAmerican Poetry Review,

Ploughshares,Best American Poetry,Boston Review,The New Republic,Beloit Poetry JournalandDenver Quarterly,amongotherpublications.She isagraduateofSyracuseUniversity’sMFAprogram.Phong isAssociateProfessorofEnglishattheUniversityofCentralMissouri,whereheeditsthejournalPleiadesandtheUnsungMastersbookseries, forwhichheedited the volumeNancy Hale: On the Life & Work of a Lost American Master. (Anddon’t forget½pricedTexasdraughtsalldayMonday!)

Didyouknowthe3rdlargestparadeintheU.S.,followingTheRoseParadeandTheMacy’sDayParade,happensinMidtown?The20thAnnualMLKGrandeParade—HoustonissetforJanuary20, completewith 15 parade floats and 30marching bands.Readmoreandfindaparaderouteinthisissue’sStrike Up The Band!onPage4.

SAVETHEDATELawndaleArt Center’s preeminenthair-raising event returnsJanuary 25, bigger and

taller thanever! Lawndale’s infa-mous fundraiser, Hair Ball. hasbeen named one of The BestParties in America by Peoplemagazine,featuredonThe Oprah Winfrey ShowandGood Morning America,inInStylemagazineandThe Los Angeles Times.The Ball returnswith food, drink,music and, ofcourse,partygoers“tressedup”incolossalcoifsandhairsculptures.Forticketinfo,pleasegotolawndaleartcenter.org.

TheTexasYogaConference(TYC)returnsforitsfifthyear,January31—February2,attheWinterandSpringStreetStudios.YogaOneStudios(3030Travis)willbeparticipat-ing.DidyouknowYogaOneStudiosoffersbabysittingon

Saturdays andMondays at itsMidtown loca-tion?Anddon’tforget to sign up for their Free 40Days to Personal Revolution,January 12—February 20.The program is divided into sixweeks,

AsiaSocietyTexasCenterannouncesthe appointment of Bonna Kol asExecutive Director, concluding aninternational search conducted by

RussellReynoldsAssociates.Herappointmentwas unanimously approved by the organiza-tion’s full board of directors. Welcome toMidtown,Bonna!

T he ingredients are best in class, including realHellman’sMayo,GreyPouponMustardandgenuineFrenchand7-grainbakedfreshbreads.The

turkey is real turkey.The roast beef isreal roast beef. WemustbetalkingaboutJimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, opening January 2014 inMidtownat2505Bagby.

InvitefamilyandfriendstoenjoyChefJohannSchuster’screativemenu.Charivariofferscateringaswellashostingonsiteparties.Whetherit’sabusinessparty,privatepartyorfamilygathering,thefinediningrestaurantwillworkwithyoutomaketheocca-

sionexactlywhatyouenvisioned.Formore information,call713-521-7231oremailcharivari@charivarires.com.

GageLoungesays“Expecttheunexpected”astheypre-pare fortheirarrival inMidtownearly2014.They’ll fillthespaceat2600Travis,Suite104.

Capital Improvement Projects updates ByMarlonMarshall Baldwin Park and Glover Park. The

improvements at Baldwin Park andGlover Park are substantiallycomplete, and the Midtown commu-nity can now enjoy the many newamenities offered in these parks.Baldwin Park improvements includeupgrades to lighting, the jogging trail,playground equipment, and landscap-ing. New amenities at Glover Park,located at the intersection of ElginStreetandAustinStreet,includeadogrun,landscapingwithlawnspace,seat-ing, anexerciseplatform, and culturalexhibits.TheMidtownRedevelopmentAuthority received the Parks andNaturalAreasAward from theHouston-GalvestonAreaCouncilfortherenovationsattheparks.Midtown Park. The renovation ofMidtown Park, locatedatBagbyandGrayStreet, iswellunderwayandmanyof thenewpark elements have been completed. The performance stageincluding iconic “midtown” signage has been installed, and thefood kiosk construction is in the final stages. Landscaping isbeing added, and the newwater feature and dog run are begin-ning to take shape.Whencompleted, these amenitieswill bring anew level of liveliness to this signature intersection in Midtown.

MiDtOwn MEEtingS areheld,unlessnoted,atMidtownManagementDistrictOffices,410Pierce@Bagby,3rdfloorConferenceRoom.Meteredstreetparkingisavailableaswellasthe

BlackFinnparkinggarage.Pleasecallahead(713-526-7577)tocon-firmtimeanddatesorvisit:houstonmidtown.com

Cultural Arts & Entertainment District Committee CulturalArtsFocusGroup.Tuesday,January14,5:30.-7p.m.(TheEnsembleTheatre,3535MainStreet),Tuesday,February18,9a.m.,(HoustonCenterforContemporaryCraft,4848Main),Tuesday,March11,9a.m.(ArtSupplyonMain,2711Main)

Midtown Management District Board MeetingFirstWednesdayofthemonth.January8,February5@11a.m.;March5@6p.m.

Midtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting LastThursdayofthemonth@12:30p.m.January30,February27*,March27

Don’tforgettocheckoutMidtownonFacebook,Twitter,FlickrandYouTube.

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ninternationalartsproject,twoyearsinthemaking,chosetopremierinHoustonwithMidtownParkbecomingoneof19primelocationstoexhibit.A partnershipof the Texan FrenchAlliance for the Arts

(TFAA)andtheParisartcollective9eme Concept, the OPEN THEDOORprojectremindsusthatartanditsmessagehasnoboundaries,geographicallyordimensionally.OPENTHEDOOR stems from

theideathateverynewexperienceweencounter–beitanewphaseoflife,learningaboutanewcultureor meeting new people – can berepresentedintheimageofadoor.Eachday,wechoosetostepacrossthe threshold or leave the doorunopened.As part of this project, twelve

professionalartistsfromFranceandTexas have collaborated to paintwhatwillbecome60uniquedoors.Itisfitting,withitsrecentdesigna-tion by theTexasCommission onthe Arts as a Cultural Arts andEntertainmentDistrictandgrow-

ingrecognition internationally,thatMidtownwouldbecho-sentoexhibitmultipledoors

a laSting contriBution to midtown’S viBrant cultural diverSity

forthispublicartproject.Educational, cultural and community organizations, aswell asTexasChildren’s

CancerCenter’spatientsandrelatives,helpedcreatetheindividualconcepts.Eachdoorismadeweatherresistantwithaspecialcoatingthatwillwithstandtheout-doorandhumanelements.In conjunction with the exhibition, Texan French Alliance for the Arts &

HarambeeGalleryorganizeda Jazz&BluesDayonNovember16,2013fortheunveilingofadooratEmancipationPark.IncludedwasaJazzandBluesSymposium

at the S.H.A.P.E. CommunityCenter on the history of thegenres in Houston, followed bya one-of-a-kind Jazz and BluesConcertinMidtownthatfeaturedthewell-knownsoundsofWoodyWitt,JewelBrown,MiltonHopkinsand Joe Carmouche as well astwooutstandingFrenchmusicians,BenjaminSanzandAymericAvice.Seventhemeshavebeencurated

byTFAA forOPENTHEDOOR,“ThePeople”beingthethemeforthedoorthatwill resideatrede-signedMidtownParkat416GrayStreet,betweenBagbyandBrazos.Follow Midtown on Facebook,Twitterand Instagramtostayup-to-date for the Midtown installa-tion date and corresponding spe-cialevents.

The OPEn tHE DOOR project isfundedbyagrantfromtheCityofHoustonthroughHoustonArtsAlliance.Todown-loadaCulturalTrailMap,pleasegototexanfrenchalliance.orgRahulMitra’scollaborationwithFrenchartistMambo TexanartistRobertHodge’scollaborationwithFrenchartistStephaneCarricondo

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heAnnualMLKGrandeParade-Midtownreturnsforits20thanniversaryonMonday,January20startingat10:00a.m.Withaslightlyamendedroute,theParadebeginsonSanJacintoatElgin, proceeds north on San Jacinto and concludes on SanJacintoatWebster.

KSBJ Radio’s Johnny Bravo and 713NewsCyndiGarciawill serve asannouncers fortheone-mileParade,estimatedtobring350,000+spec-tators.The 2014MLKGrande Paradewill also air and be shown to aNational and InternationalTVViewingAudience inSpanishandChinesethroughBroadcastPartnershipswithNTDTV-NewYorkandUNIVISIONTV,bringingMidtowntoaviewingaudienceofmorethan4,000,000 individuals.TheMLKGrandeparadeis one of the largest single day multicultural cel-ebrations in theU.S. that commemorates theMLKnationalholidayobservance.Music and dance are front and center for these

multi-day,Midtownandcitywideevents:• 4th Annual MLK Auxiliary & Step ShowCompetitionatUniversityofHouston-CampusRecreation andWellnessCenter (4500University) begins at7p.m.onJanuary17.

• 8thAnnualMLKYouthParadeoriginates inMidtownatSan JacintoandElgin,travelingnorthboundonSanJacintotoWebster,beginningat12p.m.onJanuary18.Over300culturallydiverseperforminggroupswillbeonhandincluding36nationallyacclaimedmarchingbandsfromacrosstheU.S.

• 13thAnnualBattleoftheBandsCompetitiontakesplaceonJanuary18atJoeKellyButlerStadium,13755SouthMain,at4p.m.Morethan30award-winninghighschoolshowbandsfromacrossthenationwillcompeteforawardsandscholarshipopportunities.

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mlK grande Parade returnS to midtown — monday, january 20, 2014 — Starting at 10:00 a.m.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP / NONPROFITS E1. Career & Recovery Resources Inc. 713-754-7000 E2. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 713-526-4611 E3. Holy Rosary Parish 713-529-4854 E4. South Main Baptist Church 713-529-4167 E5. St. John's Downtown / Bread of Life 713-659-3237 E6. San Jose Clinic 713-228-9411 E7. SEARCH Homeless Services 713-739-7752 E8. Trinity Episcopal Church 713-528-4100 E9. The Salvation Army Family Residence 713-650-6530 –– CORE Church Midtown 832-492-7791 (multiple locations)

RESTAURANTS / BARS A1. 13 celsius 713-529-VINO (8466) A2. Bar Münich 713-523-1008 A3. Brennan’s 713-522-9711 A4. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 713-650-0002 A5. Crave Sushi 713-527-8744 A7. Gloria’s Restaurants 832-360-1710 A8. Luigi’s Pizzeria 281-793-3333 A9. Mongoose Versus Cobra 713-650-6872 A11. Potbelly Sandwich Shop 281-660-2864 A12. Pub Fiction 713-400-8400 SERVICES / RETAIL B1. Advantage BMW 713-289-1216 B2. Art Supply on Main 713-652-5028 B3. Barbara King Dance 713-667-3890 B4. BCP Veterinary Pharmacy 713-771-1144 B5. Brian Martinez, DDS – Smiles of Midtown 713-523-6848 B6. Dunn, Neal & Gerger, LLP 713-403-7400 B7. Houston Acupucture & Wellness 832-477-7887 B8. iBuy Realty 1.888.870.4289 B9. Massage Heights Midtown Houston 832-706-4241 B10. Midtown Management District 713-526-7577 B11. Mid-Town Surgical Center 713-691-6000 B12. Mixed Emotions Fine Art & Framing 713- 861-9666 B13. Randalls Food & Pharmacy 713-331-1042 B14. Rossonian Cleaners 713-524-3134 B15. Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods 713-526-8787 B16. Stewart Cadillac 713-874-0900 B17. Susan’s Secret Resale Shop 832-360-0051 B18. Tiff’s Treats 713-343-1400 B19. TSO Museum District 713-523-5109 B20. Urban Oasis Day Spa 713-521-9990 B21. YogaOne Studios 713-522-0876 B22. Zebra Girl – Amy Lynch Kolflat (iBuy Realty) 713-239-8985

CULTURAL ARTS C1. Asia Society Texas Center 713-496-9901 C2. Community Artists' Collective 713-523-1616 C3. Eyeful Art Murals and Designs 817-707-4278 C4. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 713-529-4848 C5. Lawndale Art Center 713-528-5858 C6. Station Museum of Contemporary Art 713-529-6900 C7. The Ensemble Theatre 713-520-0055

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS D1. Central Bank 832-485-2360

PARKS / PUBLIC SPACES P1. Elizabeth Baldwin Park P2. Elizabeth Glover Park P3. Houston Fire Station No. 7 P4. Midtown Park P5. Peggy’s Point Plaza Park

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more than a tip...helPing handS in midtown By ElizabEth C. SEarCy

Inadditiontolawenforcement,CrimeStoppersmayverywellbeyournextbestfriend.Since1981,theyhavehelpedbuild safer communities, promoted safer schools andassistedlawenforcementinpreventingcrimeinthecity.I satdownwithRaniaMankarios

andRyanSullivan, theexecutivedirec-tor and director of communicationsand public affairs, respectively, andlearned about the life-changing workCrime Stoppers does to protect us.

Midtown Paper:How does Crime Stoppers help the public?Rania:We’re much more than a tipline.OurmissionatCrimeStoppersistosolveandpreventseriouscrimeinthegreaterHoustonarea and all ofHarrisCounty in partnershipwith citizens,media and the criminal justice system. We areHouston’sleading 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated toserving andprotecting lawenforcement througheducatingthe public and creating a coalition of concerned citizens.

MP: What types of safety programs does Crime Stoppers offer to the public?Rania: Wehavemanyprogramsundertheorganizationalstruc-ture.Forexample,ourSafeSchoolProgrambeganin1997andisahugesuccess.Overonemillionmiddleandhighschoolstu-dentshavebeentrainedincampusandpublicsafety,thousandsofschoolcasessolved,andhundredsofweaponsremoved.Ryan:Thisyearwebegananaggressivefirst-everelementaryschool program that answers questions such asHow do I know something is wrong?andWho is a trusted adult?Rania: WealsojustformedMothersAgainstCrime.Mothersattend seminars and discuss topics relevant to women,mothers, and families, and supportusby civicengagement.MP: People are familiar with the cash reward of up to $5,000 for

anonymous tips that lead to apprehending criminals. Tell us more. Rania:Whenordinarypeoplecall inatipto713-222-TIPS,apoliceofficeranswersthetelephone,notaclerk.ThereisnoCaller IDor tracking.Even if someoneaccidently gives

their name, the officer instructs themtocallback.Undocumentedworkers never have

tobeafraidtogiveusatip—wedonotask names or question their immigra-tionstatus.Theymayhavecrucialcluesaboutacrimeandcanearnthereward.The entire process, even receivingthe reward, is totally confidential.Thedeserving tipster is given a code andinstructionswheretoreceivethecash

reward—they pick up the money—no questions asked.

MP:Recently, a female Stafford police officer made a routine traf-fic stop and was shot. How was Crime Stoppers involved? Ryan & Rania: Theofficer,AnnCarrizales,isrecoveringwell.Shewasshotinthefaceandinthechest,andstillgotinhercar,pursuingthecriminalinaheroicchase.TheFallenHeroProjecthada tremendous impact.Whena criminal injuresorkillsapeaceofficerorfirefighterinthelineofdutyasaresultofafeloniouscrime,the$5,000rewardfromCrimeStoppersisdoubledto$10,000,thankstoanewagreementwithThe100Club.Abrave,ordinarycitizencalled inatip,andthecriminalswerearrestedwithin24hours.Acivilianisthenewestformofintelligenceandanincreasinglyimportantassettolawenforcement.We’realean,mean,fightingmachine,creatingashieldover

thecityandworkingeverydaytokeepyousafe!

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Brennan’sBrunchincludesAppetizer,EntréeandDessert-$32TrytheTexasCreoleBrunch—Turtle

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Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican KitchenMmmm!TwolargeeggsscrambledwithtortillastripsandyourchoiceofMexican

sausage,beeforchickenfajita(Migas)plusrice,beansandseasonalfruitormaybeyou’dlikepancakesservedwithrealmaplesyrup,applewoodsmokedbaconandseasonalfruit—justtwoofthemanyBrunchchoicesatCycloneAnaya’s.BeverageslikeMimosasand

Poinsettias,Rock&RollBloodyMarysandCyclone’sownHibiscusSangriaroundoutthemeal.

Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican Kitchen Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Sun 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.309 Gray @ Bagby • 713-520-6969

Gloria’s RestaurantsAwardwinningSalvadorian,MexicanandTex-Mexcui-sine.Omeletvarieties

includeVeggie,Mexican,Campesino,CowboyandChickenFajita.AddtothatGloria’sMexicanandTex-MexBreakfastchoices—Sopes,HuevosconPapas,HuevosChorizo,BreakfastTacosandmore!TryHuevosconPlatano—Twoeggsovereasy,servedwithfriedsweetplantains,blackbeansandsourcream($10.99)Gloria’sdresscodeisneat,business

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the breakfast klubBreakfastplates,signaturedishes,break-fastsandwichesand3eggomelettes—it’sallyours,alldaylong,atthebreakfastklub.Trytheirporkchops&eggs...2porkchops(friedorgrilled)and2eggsservedwithpotatoesorgritsandchoiceoftoastorbiskit.OrmaybeagoldenBelgianwafflesurroundedby6wingpiecesandtoppedwithpowderedsugarand1freshstrawberry(wafflemaybesubstitutedwithpankakesor

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Natachee’s Supper ‘n PunchFridgeratorOmelet($7.99)–Threeeggsloadedwithyourchoiceofthreeingredients.Chosefrombacon,ham,tomato,spinach,mushrooms,peppers,jalapeños,onionandcheese.Finishitoffwithhashbrownsorgritsandtoastorbiscuit.Whew!ChickenFriedSteak&Eggs($10.99),Short

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Thru January 11. Superficial Outgrowths | Sang-Mi Yoo, Nerve Endings | Regina Agu, This End Up | Melinda Laszczynski

& Jessica Ninci, The Significance of "Material" | Beth Secor, MURMURATIONS | Lina Dib. Lawndale Art Center.

Thru January 19. SPRAWL. Co-curated by former HCCC Curatorial Fellow, Susie J. Silbert and former HCCC Curator,

Anna Walker, SPRAWL features 16 emerg-ing and mid-career artists whose works deal with the urban landscape. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Center.

Thru January 19. The Maker’s Archive: Works by Tybre Newcomer. Featuring large sculptural work and intimate

wall pieces, Newcomer’s ceramic installa-tion captures the transcendental relationship between craftsmen and their tools, transform-ing HCCC’s front gallery into both archive and pilgrimages. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

Thru January 26. Detritus. Artists Kat Cole, Laritza Garcia, Tara Locklear and Chesley Williams have constructed

objects of adornment that employ found ele-ments, remnants of industrial products, and other alternative non-precious materials that carry meaning and hint at a purpose. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

Thru January. Skywriting. Daniel Anguilu and Aaron Parazette. This project is the third phase of the rotating mural on

Lawndale Art Center’s north exterior wall.

Thru February 9. Weavers’ Stories from Island Southeast Asia, organized by the Fowler Museum at UCLA and Between

History and New Horizons: Photographs of Women, Work and Community in Laos, co-organized by the Texas Center and the

Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, Luang Prabang, provide a look at the evolution of making textiles with words and photos captur-ing women’s daily struggles and achievements. The exhibitions run concurrently. Asia Society Texas Center.

january ______

11Whiskey Sisters. sigslagoon.com for advance tickets. Continental Club.

11–March 1. SonicWorks. A multi-platform exhibition that explores the expanding field of experimental

sound art and practice. Focusing on inter-national contemporary artists who utilize a variety of materials from the conventional to the absurd, SonicWorks features discrete sound works, sculptural interventions, multi-media installations and live performances. In addi-tion to surveying current sound works, the exhibition also considers how DiverseWorks, an early and active commissioner of sonic ideas, has influenced the creation and reception of experimental sound in Houston and the region. Opening reception: Friday, January 10, 7 – 9 p.m. DiverseWorks.

17Flametrick Subs Sean Reefer and The Resin Valley Boys. sig-slagoon.com for advance tickets.

Continental Club.

17–March 1. Recent Works. New Works. Jason Salavon. Inman Gallery.

24The Blasters. sigslagoon.com for advance tickets. Continental Club.

25–February 23. The Meeting. Playwright Jeff Stetson highlights an engaging encounter between

civil rights icons Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. Differing in their philosophies, but alike in

their mutual respect, the two men debate their varying approaches to the same grave social problems, both prepared to die for their beliefs but neither aware of how soon their assassins' bullets would await them. Previews January 25, 26 and 29. Opening Night and Media Reception: January 30. The Ensemble Theatre.

31Rosie Flores and Patricia Vonne. sigslagoon.com for advance tick-ets. Continental Club.

feBruary ____

07 –May 11. Dark Light: The Micaceous Ceramics of Christine Nofchissey McHorse. The Navajo

artist’s first traveling exhibition. An amalgam of Puebloan, Navajo and contemporary influ-ences, each sculpture possesses a cultural splendor that is as fertile as the Northern New Mexico riverbeds where McHorse harvests her clay. Artist’s talk: February 7, 6 p.m. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

07 –May 11. Adrian Esparza: Spectra. Through his transformation of low-cost mass-produced products,

such as T-shirts, serapes and posters, Esparza combines traditional Mexican-American craft-based practices with the universal language of geometric abstraction. His deconstructed serape installation brings Mexican-American identity to the forefront by calling into question the serape’s function as Mexican icon. Artist’s talk: February 7: 5:30 p.m. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

march ____

15 –May 10. Wu Tsang. DiverseWorks has commissioned Los Angeles-based artist Wu Tsang to create a

multi-media installation and performance that inhabits a space between fiction and docu-mentary. Tsang is an award-winning filmmaker and performer, who explores the relation-

ship between self, identity, and the narratives that construct them. Evoking "amateur sci-fi" stories, his new project takes as a point of departure the question of underground/sub-cultures within a trans-national context. Opening reception: Friday, March 14, 7 – 9 p.m. DiverseWorks.

15 –april 13. By The Way, Meet Vera Stark. With the help of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage,

this regional premiere takes a comedic look at racial stereotypes against the glamorous 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood. Directed by Eileen J. Morris. Previews March 15, 16 and 19. Opening night and Media Reception: March 20. The Ensemble Theatre.

april ____

12 Midtown art in the park. Houston’s popular fine art festival returns to Elizabeth

Baldwin Park with local and regional artists in a variety of mediums and price points. Live entertainment and popular food trucks add to the mix. Give METRORail a try (McGowen stop) or try Houston’s B-Share Bike Program with a bright red b-cycle, plenty of stops throughout Midtown. For more info, houstonmidtown.com.

12 The 15th Annual Midtown Visions Cultural Art Tour returns April 12. For more information

and a detailed tour map of Midtown galler-ies, complexes and collectives, please visit midtownvisions.com.

24 –27. Third Annual Houston Improv Festival. Midtown Art Center (3414 LaBranch) hosts 15 improvised acts

from around the country. The festival includes a variety of workshops designed to accom-modate all levels of improvisers. Showtime is 8 p.m. with April 25 and 26 including an additional show at 10 p.m.

WuTsang,Bliss (workingtitle)DiverseWorks.PhotocourtesytheartistandDiverseWorks

TaraLocklear,Unbridled Royalty Necklace.Dettritus.HCCC.PhotobyTaraLocklear.

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ChristineNofchisseyMcHorse,Spine,2010.HCCC,CollectionofBarbaraandBillWeldon.PhotobyAddisonDotyPhotography.

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ChesleyWilliams,Untitled, Detritus.HCCC.PhotobyMeghanNicole.

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amy lynch kolflat

For months, you’ve searched MLS, drove miles through uncharteredneighborhoods,searchedstatsoncrimeandschoolattendance.Finally,youfindyourperfecthomeandreadyyourselftomeettheagent.Ifyou’relucky, you’ll getMidtown’sAmy LynchKolflat, a.k.a.ArtCar Parade’saward-winningZebraGirl,completewithherZ-braMobiledeckedwith

fur lined seats,flashing lights, airhorns, a rooftop“dance floor”, astuffed toyzebraand of course,a bevy of blackstripes.“Myrealestate

clients love hav-ing the ZebraGirl representthem!” admitsKolflat.“It bringsa kind of child-hood whimsyandinnocencetopeople.Mycarisacanvasformyownpersonalexpressionsandwhenpeoplelookintothestripesandseethesilhouettesandfacesinthecamouflage,that’swhatmakesmyday,providingtheunexpectedhiddenwithin. I love itthatnowIcanshowpeoplethatitiso.k.tobedifferentANDhelpthemthroughthelargesttransactionoftheirliveswithease.”

Kolflat will soon celebrate her 14th year bringing smiles to Houstonstreetswiththecity’sannualArtCarParadealongwithmultitaskingasaniBuyRealtyrealestateagent.iBuyRealty,locatedinMidtown,rewardsclientswitheasytransactionsandrevitalizeshomeownershipinAmerica.“Midtownisgeographicallyperfect!”saystheZebraGirl.“Itisinthecenter

ofeverything!Ithasthefeelofasmallcommunitythathaseverythingtooffer,allwithinabigcitythathasevenmoretooffer!”You’ll findKolflatandher1989Z-Bramobile(200Kmilesandcounting!)at

Midtown’sart in the park,nursinghomevisits,carshows,DiscoveryGreen,privateparties,neighborhoodparadesandmaybe,atyournextstoplight!

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charles washington

CharlesWashington’s“canvas”was a recycled door long before theTexanFrenchAlliance for theArts’premieredOPENTHEDOOR.Theaccomplishedartistwill be the first to tell you—“Whenyouhavetheabilitytothink,youhaveenergy,it’swhoyouare.Yourjobistouseit.Iwanttobethepersonwho’spullingitalltogether.”

TheMidtownartist’s What’s in a Door series was part of anEastCoastTourin2011,spread-ingthewordonenvironmentalawareness andbuilding on theconcept of thedoorasameta-phor—theopportunity to reachout and giveback,who’s going in andwho’sgoingout.Washingtonhashand-painted300+repurposeddoorswithdonatedmismatchedpaint rendering thoughtprovokingartpieces.HisdoorswereanintegralpartofRound35ProjectRowHouses(PRH).Thisyear, theHoustonSymphonyfeaturedadoorpaintedbyWashingtonthatintegratedsheetmusicforaspecialeventonthebanksofBuffaloBayou.Washington’s“environmentalart”carrieswhathecalls“aresponsibilitytobe

creative... tocreateormakeastatementofmyera.”Hesmilesproudlyashereminisces of hismeetingwith then SenatorBarackObama and the history-makingimpactthenowU.S.Presidenthasmade.In his early years as an artist inHouston,Washington found his grounding

onthebasketballcourtatFonde,theiconicHoustonpublicgymwherealonglistofNBAfavoritesbrokeintheirshoes.ForWashington,workingoutontheFondebasketballcourtwasn’taboutagebutmoreaboutdiscipline,to“mentallygetagriponwhat’sgoingon”and thenreflect that inhisart.Twoyearsago,WashingtonopenedHarambeeArtGalleryintheS.H.A.P.E.CommunityCenteronAlmedatomakeadifferenceinthelivesofothers,particularlytheyouth.“Evenatyourlowestlow,youhaveanopportunitytogetoutofit...especially

ifyouaregoalorientedandfocused,”saidWashingtonwhoknowstheplightofhomelessness firsthand.“Ifyoucanbringeverythingtotheforefront,youcanmakesomethinghappen.”

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Congratulations, midtown!TheMidtownRedevelopmentAuthorityreceivedtheParks and natural Areas AwardfromtheHouston-GalvestonAreaCouncilfortherenovationsatMidtownparks.