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Publisher’s Letter Intown Influential Arts & Events The Buzz Ten Historical Houston Saloons BethieLife

The Game 22 - 23 4 Steps to Consider 24 - 25

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ON COVER Beth Muecke at The Black Labrador.

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Houston, We Do Have a Problem

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recent ad displayed in newspapers and media locally and nationally by the Dallas Mass transit system, Dart, bragging about their connections to DFW Airport, is the last straw. Those who voted and won the rights to build a viable light rail system over ten years ago should be up in arms. Dallas, our nemesis to the north, is strutting their light rail (with federally funding) accomplishment as a newfound marketing advantage over Houston. We should not take this lightly.

Chicago’s ”L” system (which is short for el meaning elevated) was started in 1892, and evolved to include subways and grade level rail that accommodated property owners needs, while not stifling the city’s growth. DC, St. Louis and even Los Angeles, a car city like Houston, have all expanded their light rail. Need I go on.

If we want to continue as a thriving, international, metropolitan city, a better mass transit plan is imperative. A few new bus routes up and down Post Oak is not a plan for achieving first class mobility.

I know buses are great, but buses have to deal with a lot of the same traffic maneuvering that cars do. People don’t enjoy riding busses as much as they do rail. Houston’s inner city development with the number of high rises, mid rises and townhomes under construction will crowd our streets even more.

We built a tunnel underground downtown Houston and helped put a man on the moon, can’t we figure out an optimal way to develop this key component of a world class city. Dallas already is the fourth busiest international airport in the US and this can only bolster their position. Visitors who arrive from overseas are use to mass transit. Our continuance of a policy that involves widening more freeways is simply not the solution. There is no land in the inner city to expand roads. There is plenty of blame to go around for our ineptness, and Dallas should be commended. “The great international cities are connected cities,” proclaims Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings.

Imagine what New York City would be without their subway system, which incidentally moves five million people a day.

I know we love our cars, but Houston, we do have a problem, and it is more traffic with no end in sight.

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Texas Artists

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TDECU (Texas Dow Employees Credit Union) Stadium is finally here. Housing the John O’Quinn field, the new stadium opens Labor Day weekend and surely will contribute to the memory banks over the years for University of Houston students alumni and fans.

Built in18 months at a cost of 180 million with TDECU contributing 15 million over ten years for the naming rights.The stadium features 26 sold out luxury suites and a great view of downtown. Also, (below) the Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre on campus will host the Alley Theatre’s productions for the 2014215 season while it undergoes renovations.

It’s only fitting to have a bigger home for a growing list of contemporary Texas artists. William Reaves Fine Art located at 2143 Westheimer directly across from the St. Anne Catholic Church, has doubled their size in their new location.Two of the state’s most notable modernists will open the new digs with Pursuit of the Sublime: The Art of David Cargill and Richard Stout. Both are from Beaumont and later returned to Texas. They each left to pursue higher learning with Stout attending the Art Institute of Chicago, and Cargill matriculating to the Pratt Institute and Cranbrook Academy of Art. Exhibition runs September 12 through October 25 and an opening reception is September 13.

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THEARTS Houston continues its world class ascent in the arts world with the fabulous season ahead.

by Marene Gustin

you plan to take in a cultural event in Houston this season you won’t be alone.

According to the Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, you’ll be one of 9.2 million people enjoying the arts in Houston this year.

You probably already know that the city is home to world-class professional arts organizations — everything from ballet and opera to early music ensembles and experimental theaters. Here’s a look at some of the performances, exhibits, film festivals and more that are coming up for the 2014- 2015 season.

“I’m really looking forward to a few performances this season!” says Lynn Lane, a professional photographer who specializes in shooting dance, theater and opera.

Stars and Broadway touring shows, plus other venues hosting Da Camera, Houston Symphony and the Society for the Performing Arts. The venerable Alley Theatre is also located here but major renovations are being done to the building this season so all of the Alley’s shows for the 2014-2015 season are being held at the University of Houston Theatre.

“Romeo and Juliet is a milestone work, a benchmark for a choreographer,” he says. “I’ve never created a work inspired by Shakespeare’s dramas before.

Prokofiev’s score is so exquisitely evocative, with such a strong sense of the individual characters. There are parts of the score that are so moving and emotional that they can bring one to tears.”

Things to watch for are the symphony concert featuring Itzhak Perlman playing violin and conducting next February; Society for the Performing Arts presentation of the National Acrobats of China this October; and Houston Ballet’s world premiere of a new Romeo and Juliet next spring.

The Houston Ballet offers up its fall mixed repertory program titled From Houston to the World with ballets choreographed for Houston Ballet dancers. Finnish choreographer Jorma Elo brings wit and humor to the extreme virtuosity that he demands in ONE/ end/ONE. Edwaard Liang’s deeply spiritual ballet Murmuration also returns. Closing the program is Stanton Welch’s vivid interpretation of the third act of Paquita. The Houston Ballet will give six performances

Artistic Director Stanton Welch thinks his new version of the classic will be the highlight of the season.

“I’m very excited about the Houston Grand Opera’s offerings including the second part of The Ring Cycle, Die Walküre; Cosi fan tutte; as well as Sweeney Todd.”

Lane adds. “Honestly, the whole season looks great!

For dance, NobleMotion’s collaboration with Musiqa in the spring promises to be fantastic. Karen Stokes Dance will be coming on strong with her presentation of Dance, Film and Conversation in September. For music, David Dove’s ongoing Monday night series, They, Who Sound at AvantGarden is a true treasure in Houston of experimental/improvised music.”

Houston Grand Opera is just one of the organizations that resides in the downtown Theater District. In this 17-block area you’ll find Houston Ballet, the Hobby Center for Performing Arts — featuring locally produced musical theater by Theatre Under the

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Houston Symphony Orchestra in the Majestic Theater, 1915. Photo by DeMarler Studio.

of From Houston to the World at Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston.

Not far from the Theater District you’ll find Houston’s renowned Museum District. Around the verdant Hermann Park you’ll find 19 member institutions including the gorgeous new Asia Society Texas Center, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, the Children’s Museum of Houston and the John C. Freeman Weather Museum as well as famous art institutions like the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science with its amazing permanent dinosaur hall and a current exhibit featuring Bulgari jewelry of the rich and famous.

And then there is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: one of the largest art museums in the southwest with several buildings on the campus including an art school, film theater and sculpture garden.

Now through January of next year you can see one of the most fabulous exhibits of Islamic art in the Caroline Wiess Law Building. A collaboration between the MFAH and the privately held al-Sabah Collection, one of the greatest collections of Islamic art in the world, will showcase some 60 objects, ranging from carpets, ceilings and architectural fragments to exquisite ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, scientific instruments and manuscripts in this exhibit.

But more than just soaking up the visual arts, there are also special events the MFAH offers.

At MFAH’s Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens — a short drive from the Museum District — you can enjoy the Texas Children’s Art Festival on September 27. It’s a family-friendly afternoon where the kids can participate in art-making workshops and see blacksmiths, wood makers and potter demonstrations.

And at Rienzi, the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts and paintings, you can enjoy the Early Music Southwest Sunday concerts in October, February and May. “Early Music Southwest is an international collaboration of Baroque music professionals, specializing in chamber music from the 17th -and 18th-centuries on original instruments,” says Sara Edwards, public programs coordinator at Rienzi.

“Guests enjoy the beautiful sounds of the antique instruments among the glittering Rienzi ballroom followed by a wine and cheese reception. It’s an afternoon to delight all of your senses.”

The MFAH also offers film screenings at the Brown Auditorium Theater but there are also several film festivals in Houston worthy of note: everything from Iranian, comedy, Jewish and Texas filmmaker fests.

So whatever cultural craving you have, be it dance, visual arts, music, film or theater, you’ll find it in Houston this season

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ARTS &EVENTS MUSEUMS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON Recent Accessions in Design Charles Marville: Photographer of Paris Ongoing through September 14 Featuring over 100 photographs spanning an entire career will delight professionals and amateurs alike.

Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House Ongoing through September 21 An assembly of nearly 200 objects from one of the most extensive British art collections, brings to life the famous home of England’s first prime minister, Sir Robert Walpole.

Contemporary Art: Selections from the Museum’s Collection Ongoing through September 21 This exhibit ranges from favorites Andy Warhol to new major acquisitions Including the monumental canvas by Julie Mehretu depicting the chaos of the Arab Spring.

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Arts of Islamic Lands: Selections from The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait Ongoing through January 4, 2015 More than 60 examples from the 8th to 18th century culled from one of the largest Islamic art collections in the world.

Europe 1900 -1975: Selections from the Museum’s Collection Ongoing through January 2015 Highlights include works on paper from Pablo Picasso and first time exhibits in Houston from Anthony Caro and Judit Reigl.

Silver: An American Art-Selections from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Opens August 30 through February 15, 2015 Works from American silversmiths and silver companies such as Gorham and Tiffany.

Shadows on the Wall: Cameraless Photography from 1851 to Today Opens August 31 through November 30 Ranging from a few inches to twenty- five feet in size, this installation of images may induce a new generation of artists and photographers.

Monet and the Seine: Impressions of a River Opens October 26 through February 1, 2015 Over 50 paintings from French Master Claude Monet on loan from locations around the world.

Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty,1392-1910 Opens October 30 through January 11, 2015

CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON Art On The Lawn: Joseph Havel Ongoing through April 30, 2015 The third Installation from Joseph Havel includes an “endless column” of books in the center of the Museum’s lawn.

More Real Than Reality Itself Ongoing through September 21 Video based works that include poetry and suggestions of alternative futures.

Right Here, Right Now: Houston Ongoing through November 30 Solo presentations by artists living in Houston and illustrating the city’s increasing importance as a global art center.

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON Current Exhibits “Life: Survivor Portraits” Ongoing through October 12 Permanent Exhibits Bearing Witness: A Community Remembers World War ll Holocaust Railcar Destroyed Community Memorial Danish Rescue Boat from World War ll

THE MENIL COLLECTION A Thin Wall of Air: Charles James Ongoing through September 7 Exploring the selection of personal

Andy Warhol, Sunset. The Menil Collection

designs for John and Dominique de menil by couturier Charles james Dario Robleto: The Boundary of Life is Quietly Crossed Ongoing through January 11, 2015 The sculpture inquires the history of the human heart with this site specific project Experiment with Truth: Gandhi and Images of Nonviolence Opens October 2 through February 1, 2015 130 works from artists from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe exploring the Gandhi’s ethics of “satyagraha,” or non-violence.

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE Special Exhibits Battleship Texas Ongoing through November 16 Features 60 artifacts paying homage to the only battleship to serve in both World Wars

Gemstone Carvings Harold Van Pelt transforms solid quartz, rock crystal and agate gemstones into works of art.

Bulgari: 130 Years of Masterpieces Over 150 pieces from the famed jewelry designs including pieces from the Elizabeth Taylor collection.

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Ongoing through March 22, 2015 Faberge; from A Snowflake To An Iceberg Opens September 19 500 jeweled treasures from the 1800’s with the Russian overview of their Russian history along with some of their stunning Easter eggs.

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The Birth of the String Quartet: Haydn Discovery and Beethoven St. Lawrence String Quartet September 27

Transcendent Deities of India: The Everyday Occurence of the Divine Ongoing through September 14 This exhibition features modern and contemporary representations of these Hindu gods and goddesses.

Kirk Pedersen: Urban Asia Ongoing through January 4, 2015.

Although trained as a painter, Pedersen explores urban Asia through a camera lens.

On Traditions Transfigured: The Noh Masks of Bidou Yamaguchi Opens October 25, 2014 – February 8, 2015.

Inspired by centuries of Japanese Noh theater, contemporary works by artist Bidou Yamaguchi.

Permanent Exhibits Alfred C. Glassell,Jr. Hall Hall of Ancient Egypt Morian Hall of Paleontology Cullen Hall of Gems & Minerals

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Wiess Energy Hall Lester & Sue Smith Gem Vault John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas Frensley/Graham Hall of African Wildlife

APOLLO CHAMBER PLAYERS

WORTHAM THEATER Chick Corea October 10

HOUSTON SYMPHONY Welcome, Andres September 12 Free concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Fiesta Sinfonica With Andres September 14 Free Concert at Jones Hall Jason Alexander September 5-7 Music and laughs reminiscing about his career in stage and screen.

Watts Plays Rachmaninoff September 19-21

Welch Wall of Chemistry

Bohemian Inception, American Inspiration September 21

Earth Forever

ARS LYRICA

Sarah Chang Plus Copland September 2,4,5

Flying High September 7 Hobby Center

Scheherazade October 17-19

Strake Hall of Malacology Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife

Andrés Orozco Estrada. Houston Symphony

Opening Night With Andres September 13 Jones Hall

TV’s Greatest Hits September 26-28 Kirk Pedersen, Nissin Central District, Hong Kong, 2009, Inkjet Print, Courtesy of the artist.

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“Detroit’ Opens September 26 through October 18

River Oaks Chamber Orchestra: Once upon a Time

TOYOTA CENTER Aziz Ansari September 12 Slam The Tour September 19 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers September 25 Marc Anthony September 27 Katy Perry October 10 Eagles October 14 Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull October 19

“A Killer Comedy” Opens September 10th through October 5th Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 adventure film turned comedy.

ALLEY THEATER

THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE “Women in the Pitt” Previews September 13,14, 17 Opens September 18 through October 12

All Shows at the University of Houston’s Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre “The Old Friends” Ongoing through September 7th

MAIN STREET THEATER

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“Peace in Our Time” Opens September 18 through October 1

Stages Repertory Theatre “Full Gallop” Vogue editor is fired and tries to forge new venture Ongoing through September 14 “Marie Antoinette” Opens October 8 through November 2

STARK NAKED THEATRE COMPANY “The God Game” Opens September 4 through 20

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The

BUZZ

By Lindsay Mowad

Kristin Qualia, Suzie Ford, Katelynn Denney, and Cora Uwajeh Ivana Rouse, Rachel Walton and Carrie Carson

Lori Agrons and Lisa Hawthorne

Fady Armanious, Claudia Lobão, Lauren Levicki Courville, Laurel Berman, and Rachel McNeill

WOMEN OF WARDROBE’S ANNUAL SUMMER SOIREE AT TOOTSIES

Linsay Radcliffe and Kristy Bradshaw

Over 250 gathered at Tootsies to support the mission of Dress for Success Houston.

The ladies of Women of Wardrobe (WOW) enjoyed hip sips, light bites and shopping while mingling with fashion designer and Black Halo co-owner Laurel Berman.

Emcee Rachel McNeill (KPRC) kept the women engaged with her passionate words about WOW. The event also featured San Antonio jewelry designer Claudia Lobão, who donated a fabulous piece to the door prizes.

WOW’s goal is to assist Dress for Success Houston through involvement and volunteerism to support the overall mission of helping underserved women in our community. Each membership fee is used to purchase a new suit and accessories for a Dress for Success Houston client.

For more information, please visit www.dfshouston.org or call 713.957.3779.

Elizabeth Graham, Jasmine Taillon, and Lauren Granello

Jessica Jaggard, Brittney Jaggard, and Christen Hobbs

Brittany Boone and Kate Blue

Heather Sanchez and Elena Dickinson

Lyndsey Zorich and Tamar Mendelssohn

Julianna Moorad, Hallie Vanderhider, and Elin Jackson

Julie Chen

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Ten Historical Houston Saloons

TK Bitterman’s - 2010 West Alabama. Last, but not least is a tiny bar nicknamed “the baseball bar.” Cubs fan and owner Kent Marshall, located here from Chicago in the eighties when there was a fierce rivalry between the Astros and Cubbies.

Today, it still has the cub memorabilia and homey feel due to being in a house. Good music and a neighborhood institution for almost thirty years. Not easy to find.

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Gingerman - 5607 Morningside. On a recent Wednesday night this place was bustling with Rice students and many after hour workers. Try a bratwurst and a pint of one of the too many to count offerings from the bar served in bottles and on tap.

Live music on Thursdays and a relaxing patio in Rice Village make this place pretty sweet.

Kay’s Lounge - 2324 Bissonnet. Is one of our oldest, ageless wonders with new owners, the Hefley’s, of Firehouse fame. Step back in time to 1944 when this pace started, for not much has changed. A few new craft beers and a huge screen for sporting events. Plenty of room outside on the picnic tables to enjoy a cigar.

La Carafe - 813 Congress. Official title holder for the oldest bar in Houston.The building is also the oldest commercial building in the city. The two story bar is at full capacity on the weekends, but quiet and laid back during the week. There are lots of great stories about the old art on the walls and the patrons will fill you in. Not a huge selection of beer or wine, but who cares. Way cool.

Kenneally’s Irish Pub - 2111 S. Shepherd.

The late John Flowers started his neighborhood bar in 1983 and claims to have brought Chicago pizza and Irish music to Houston. The family carries on the tradition of great food, song and drink with a superb jukebox and pizza that may be the best in the city. For real.

Alice’s Long Tall Texan - 4904 Main St. Not a real old pub feel like many on the list, this is like a dance hall setting.Texan to the core.

The Heights location serves its funkiness well.

Cheap cold beer is the theme, so don’t expect to see a row of craft beers on tap. It’s Lone Star and Shiner. For those missing Blanco’s since its demise, this may be your place.

The Black Labrador - 4100 Montrose Boulevard at Richmond. Opened in 1986 and formerly was part of a church. Rraditional English fare is served daily for lunch and dinner which makes this as much a restaurant as a pub. There is a not so staid private room available for parties and a giant chess board outside which is also a patio. Come have a Pimm’s cup and sit by one of the fireplaces.

Griff’s - 3416 Roseland. The famed Irish bar claims to be the oldest sports bar in Houston.

Started back in 1965 when Michael Griffin first opened what he called, and still is a neighborhood bar in Montrose. Not a lot has been done to the place except a lot of partying.

Good food which includes daily lunch specials such as $1.00 tacos on Mondays.

Leon’s Lounge - 1006 McGowen. Also housed in one of Houston’s oldest buildings although it doesn’t look like it with the exception of the stained glass. This midtown area is on the rise and the new owners have spruced up the place. Specials include steak nite on Wednesdays. Some interesting concoctions are served at the bar and they may play your old records if there isn’t a DJ playing. Open 2pm to 2am daily.

The Richmond Arms Pub - 5920 Richmond. One of the few remaining establishments from the old “Richmond Strip,” recently celebrated their 30th anniversary.This is a sports bar extraordinaire and this pub caters to futbol and football. Lunch special Monday through Friday and great happy hour prices for tap beer. Open daily at 11am til 2pm.

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TRENDS FOR FALL 2014

by Beth Muecke

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s a fashion blogger, its my job to keep up with the season's trends... It seems like there are more than the usual number of trends this year for Fall 2014. Well, that's a good thing because it offers a little something for everybody. This fall's trends are all over the map too... from puffy vests (which I wore in the 70's) to bold colors to winter pastels to black and white. It would be hard to site all of them, so I am going to profile 10 of my favorites, many of which I already wear and love.

1. 60's mod look 2. Mixing prints or mixing textures 3. Lumberjack chic/plaid 4. Novelty prints 5. Ballet pink 6. Upscale Goth 7. Santa Fe 8. Caged heels 9. Sportswear look 10. Sheer You can pick up a few of these pieces and incorporate them into your wardrobe for a quick update for fall. Many of these looks showed up on the runways of renowned designers, but you can also search for a less expensive similarity. Remember that fashion is personal... a reflection of what’s currently trending along with a reflection of your own individual style. I think the most interesting women are those that let their personalities show through their clothes and not the reverse. I didn’t list this, but fall is always the time to pick up a couple new pair of jeans as well.

My blog is Bethielife.com and be sure to check out my SHOP page where I offer several of these looks for reasonable prices.

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The Game

The Texans 2nd year safety from the University of South Carolina will be counted on in a big way this season in order for the Texans to shore up their defense.

Swearinger will be hosting the players show on ESPN 97.5 FM this season.

Fred: Joining us now will be the man that will be hosting ESPN 97.5 player’s show, Houston Texans safety D.J. Swearinger. How are you sir?

AN INTERVIEW WITH

D.J. SWEARINGER

by AJ Hoffman and Fred Faour

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D.J.: I’m doing great man, how are yall doing?

A.J: Were good man. What are you doing up there in Denver? We were worried maybe some of you guys got your hands on some legal weed

while you were up there and missed your call in.

D.J: No man, no, none of that A.J: Good to hear because if you are suspended you do us no good having a show with you, I gotta tell ya.

D.J: Say what?

A.J: If you get suspended it does our show no good, if you’re suspended from the league.

D.J: yeah I can’t do none of that.

A.J: How is it working against guys like Peyton Manning and having an opportunity to go against him in practice this week?

D.J: It feels great man. A lot of guys don’t get this opportunity to practice three days against Peyton and then play him again on Saturday. It’s been great competition. I actually picked him off today, and I feel good about that, picking off one of the greatest of all time. So it felt great and I look forward to more competition.

Fred: A lot of coaches and GM’s say the second year is the biggest for a football player. How do you see things differently now that you’re in year two and in your second camp?

D.J: Extremely different man. The experience is huge. You never know how big the experience is until you really get into it the next year. This year I see things a lot quicker, I got a feel for the game. Those ten games that I started last year really helped me a lot with my knowledge of the game and with my study habits that I picked up from guys like Daniel Manning and Ed Reed. I studied those guys and saw how they did things and I approach this offseason with the same mindset and it has helped me tremendously this camp.

AJ: Obviously last year was probably not what you expected when you got drafted to the Houston Texans. You probably expected you would play for a pretty good team and probably make the playoffs early on. What was the feeling for you that you took away from last season and what do

you think you guys have done to address that going into this year?

DJ: I took a lot from last season. We went 2 and 14 and that’s something I have never been used to and I’ve never done in my life. It was a tight experience, not on the good side, but I learned a lot loosing 14 games straight. Having to come week in and week out, this is the game that will turn it around and then falling short again. But it made a lot of guys stronger and it made our fire stronger this year. Losing 14 games you never want to go back to that feeling. We got that taste in our mouth. We got a new coach.

Coach OB is a great coach, we all like him and we like the direction we're going in and we be working everyday to get better and to get where we want to get.

Fred: That’s DJ Swearinger, Houston Texans safety. He will be hosting ESPN 97.5 players show with us.

You can follow DJ on twitter @ JungleBoi_swag. BOI on Jungle Boy. DJ looking forward to working with you and get ready for the season man.

DJ: Alright, appreciate it. Looking forward to working with you also.

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4 Steps to

Consider When Planning a

Home Renovation

By Vernon Caldera for The Red Vault

Are you thinking about a home renovation?

Consider these helpful tips to make your project flow as smoothly as possible.

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START BY DAYDREAMING. Think of everything you ever wanted for your space. This is the stage where the sky is the limit. Go to your favorite bars, restaurants and shops to get inspired.

Be sure to include your best friends and plan “looking� activities. Go to TheRedVault.com to see room ideas from Houston interior designers.

We recommend collecting as many images of inspiration rooms as possible.

SET A BUDGET. Your budget should include material and labor costs and will help set the timeline of your renovation. If there are some things that you will be doing for yourself, make sure to do your research. Sometimes it costs less to hire a professional. Regardless of who does the work, setting a budget will guide the entire process so you want to be realistic about costs. Remodeling. com puts the average major kitchen remodel in Texas at $54,000. A minor remodel of the same room costs just over $18,000. Investing in your home is smart because most of the renovation costs can be recouped when you are ready to sell.

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GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME TO ALLOW FOR UNFORESEEN PROBLEMS. A lot can go wrong during a renovation that can set your schedule back. It is good to allow some cushion for these types of problems and not to be surprised when they do happen. Even the best planned renovations will encounter some unexpected issues along the way, which leads us to our next great piece of advice.

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HIRE A PROFESSIONAL. When problems arise, a professional will have experience with such issues and minimize the time spent on delays. A professional will help you turn your ideas into an executable design and provide valuable experience. They will manage the whole project and keep you on track. He/she will also help you set a more accurate budget and timeline as well as manage subcontractors such as plumbers, electricians and carpenters. Hiring a professional will ultimately save you money by reducing the cost of mistakes. The important thing is to be able to trust your interior designer and give them the authority to make decisions on your behalf. Visit The Red Vault for some of Houston’s best interior designers.

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REAL ESTATE

The American Institute of Architects, recognizes design excellence in architecture, residential architecture, interior architecture, restoration/renovation, and urban design.

Criteria to be used by the jury include quality of design, resolution of the program idea, sustainable responsibility, innovation, thoughtfulness, and technique.

The winners of the 2014 Houston Design Awards were announced last month at the Houston Petroleum Club.

Jurors Wendy Evans Joseph, FAIA (Cooper Joseph Studio, New York City); Matt Kreilich, AIA (Snow Kreilich Architects, Minneapolis); and Jing Liu (SO - IL, Brooklyn) deliberated the 108 submittals to declare this years winners. The list includes three firms, Kirksey, Murphy Mears and Kinneymorrow who are repeat winners from last years list. Here is a sample of some of the residential projects.

For a complete list go to www.houstonintown .com

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE ENERGY ARCHITECTURE Gewinner Residence Architectural Design Team: Jim Gewinner and Amanda Smith Contractor: Jim Gewinner Structural Engineer: Smith Structural Engineers

MURPHY MEARS ARCHITECTS WITH WM. T. CANNADY, FAIA Zaguan House Architectural Design Team: Murphy Mears Architects with Wm. T.Cannady, FAIA Client or Developer: Stephen & Elizabeth Bricker Contractor: Gabriel Homes Structural Engineer: Matrix Structural Engineers

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

LOJO ARCHITECTURE Nested House Architectural Design Team: Matthew Johnson, Jason Logan, Josh Robbins, & Michael Viviano Client or Developer: Kairat Sydykova & Dilyara Sydykova Contractor: Streva Construction Structural Engineer: Insight Structures

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

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TANIGUCHI & ASSOCIATES, WITH KENDALL/HEATON ASSOCIATES, AND GEOFFREY BRUNE, FAIA Asia Society Texas Center Architectural Design Team: Taniguchi & Associates, with Kendall/Heaton Associates, and Geoffrey Brune, FAIA Client or Developer: Asia Society Texas Client’s Project Manager: Project Control Houston Contractor: W. S. Bellow Construction Structural Engineer: Ingenium

ARCHITECTURE LESS THAN 50,000 SQUARE FEET

HOUSTON

SIGNS INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE KINNEYMORROW ARCHITECTURE Daryl Howard Art Architectural Design Team: Taryn Kinney and Michael Morrow Client or Developer: Daryl Howard Contractor: Chuck Lemmond, Bear Creek Homes Structural Engineer: Duffy Engineering

INSIDE AND OUT SINCE 1978

RENOVATION/RESTORATION STERN AND BUCEK ARCHITECTS C. Milby Dow Residence Architectural Design Team: David Bucek, Daniel Hall, Jesse Cheng, Chisun Rees, Danny Rigg Contractor: Mainland Construction Structural Engineer: DaRam Engineers

502 Raymar Houston, Tx 77037 RENOVATION/RESTORATION KINNEYMORROW ARCHITECTURE Decatur Street Renovation & Addition Architectural Design Team: Taryn Kinney and Michael Morrow Client or Developer: Karine and Carl Hollimon Contractor: Jim Black Structural Engineer: Insight Structures

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FINANCIAL FOCUS CALCULATING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

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n individual becomes eligible to receive social security benefits by accumulating 40 social security credits.

A maximum of 4 credits can be earned in a calendar year. Credits are obtained based upon annual earnings. In 2014, one credit is earned for each $1,160 of wages, so a person earning $4,640 in 2014, even if all of the wages are earned in one quarter, receives 4 social security credits for the year.

Once determined eligible to receive social security retirement benefits, average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) must be calculated. AIME is determined by averaging the 35 highest earnings years (adjusted for inflation) and then dividing by 12.

If a person works less than 35 years, the missing years count as zeroes.

The next step in determining social security retirement benefits is calculating the primary insurance amount (PIA). The first $767 of AIME is multiplied by 90%, the next $3,857 of AIME is multiplied by 32%, and the amount over $4,624 of AIME is multiplied by 15%. The total is then added. The primary insurance amount is the retirement benefit an individual will receive at full retirement age.

Full retirement age for individuals born between 1943 and 1954 is 66. Full retirement age will eventually reach age 67 for individuals born in 1960 or later.

If an individual commences benefits prior to full retirement age, the PIA will be reduced based upon the number of months benefits are commenced

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prior to full retirement age. At age 62, the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be received, an individual will receive approximately 75% of the amount that would have been received at full retirement age.

If an individual delays receiving benefits beyond full retirement age, delayed retirement credits are applied up to age 70. Delayed retirement credits increase the primary insurance amount by 8% simple interest each year, and are prorated monthly if delayed for less than a full year. By delaying receipt of retirement benefits until age 70, an individual can receive 132% of the amount they would have received at full retirement age.

Individuals can file for retirement benefits based upon their own earnings record or that of their spouse. The maximum spousal benefit is equal to 50% of the other spouse’s primary insurance amount. If a spouse elects

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to receive a spousal benefit prior to attaining full retirement age, the benefit is reduced. Delayed retirement credits are not available with respect to spousal benefits.

See your financial planner for details!

This material is intended for educational purposes only. All information contained herein is derived from sources deemed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Securities and advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Park Place Financial, which is not affiliated with SagePoint Financial or registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. SagePoint Financial, Inc. does not offer tax or legal advice. Legal advice provided by Christopher J. Maurer. 6300 West Loop S, Suite 690, Bellaire, Texas 77401 (713) 667-4884.

Securities and advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Park Place Financial, which is not affiliated with SagePoint Financial or registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. SagePoint Financial, Inc. does not offer tax or legal advice. Legal advice provided by Christopher J. Maurer. 6750 West Loop S, Suite 920, Bellaire, Texas 77401(713) 667-4884.

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The

BUZZ

By Lindsay Mowad

Ron Trevino, Cleverley Stone, and Michael Garfield

Susan Rosen & Russel Weil

Demetra Fountain & Karicia Hill Jessica Blanchard, Evgeny Kasilnikov, and Jason Ergen

HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS KICKOFF PARTY Chad Pitt, Lauren Finkelstein, and Drew Rodgers

Local Pour in River Oaks hosted the annual Houston Restaurant Weeks Kickoff Party. The city wide event is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank, a month-long event from Aug. 1st to Sept. 1st, 2014 that benefits the Houston Food Bank.

Houston Restaurant Weeks was established in 2003 by restaurant correspondent and philanthropist Cleverley Stone.

Robert Davenport & Leisa Holland-Nelson

ALLEY THEATRE CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING FOR HISTORIC RENOVATION Roger Plank

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS Roger Plank and Meredith Long, Chairman Emeritus, celebrated the groundbreaking for the first extensive renovation of one of Houston’s most iconic buildings since its opening in 1968 .

Roger Plank

Roger Plank, Co-chairman of the Alley Theatre Capital Campaign, shattered a column on the Hubbard Stage, signifying the beginning of the Alley’s $46.5 million renovation.

The Alley Theatre will perform their 2014-2015 season at the University of Houston (UH), on its main campus, as its downtown theatre undergoes an extensive renovation.

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Photo credit: Priscilla Dickson

Lynn Wyatt, Gregory Boyd, and Patty Hubbard Gregory Boyd, Roger Plank, Margaret Alkek Williams, Jesse Marion, and Dean Gladden

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