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Tuesday, January 6

Art Exhibition
Special Event

A One-Man Army: The Art of Arthur Szyk

When: Tuesday January 6 at 10:00am
Where: Holocaust Museum
5401 Caroline Street (Map)

Price: Free!
Presenter: Holocaust Museum Houston
(713) 942-8000
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Description: Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) was described by Eleanor Roosevelt as a "one-man army," using art as a weapon to garner support for the social and political issues in which he believed. Szyk (pronounced Shick) was born in Lodz, Poland. He studied art in Paris and lived in London before immigrating to the United States in 1940. Szyk believed his art could make a difference in the world and became one of the 20th century's most important political propagandists. Throughout his career, Syzk ... (read more)

Art Exhibition
Art Opening
Lecture

Hot Glass, Cool Collections / Environments = Form + Space

When: Tuesday January 6 at 10:00am
Where: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main Street (Map)

Price: Free!
Link: Official Site
Presenter: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
(713) 529-4848
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Description: This winter, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) heats up with two concurrent exhibitions featuring the red-hot medium of glass: "Hot Glass, Cool Collections" and "Environments = Form + Space." The glass celebration concludes with a blazing lineup of closing weekend events, including live glass demonstrations, a talk by Paul Stankard, and a fiery cocktail fundraiser.

"Hot Glass, Cool Collections" (in the large gallery) offers a glimpse inside 12 of Ho ... (read more)
Recommended Event

Workshop

Tai Chi at the Arboretum

When: Tuesday January 6 at 5:45pm
Where: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive

Price: $15
Link: Official Site
Presenter: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
(713) 681-8433
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Description: Pre-registration is required for the activities/events listed below.
Call 713-366-0421 or visit www.houstonarboretum.org for more information.

The Arboretum provides a serene, natural backdrop for this graceful, meditative form of exercise. Class is held inside Arboretum classroom overlooking the forest. Cost is $40 for month or $15 per session.
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Reading
TV/Radio

Nuestra Palabra - Tuesday: 7:30 -8:30 PM

When: Tuesday January 6 at 7:30pm
Where: KPFT STUDIO
(Map)

Price: Free!
Link: Official Site
Presenters: Nuestra Palabra
(713) 867-8943
KPFT Studio 90.1
(713) 526-4000
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Description: Nuestra Palabra - Tuesday: 7:30 -8:30 PM.
Latino Writers having their say.
Tony Diaz & Crew (read more)
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