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With Gratitude We Celebrate NOVEMBER IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL TIME OF YEAR IN HOUSTON. There are cooler temperatures to enjoy, holiday festivities to begin planning, and so much to
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be grateful for. This issue was a joy to put together and full of impactful stories. It is hard to believe that the Rothko Chapel has been a part of the Houston landscape for 50 years. I hope that you will take a moment out of your busy schedule not only to read the article but give the newly renovated chapel a visit. It is the perfect way to spend an afternoon with friends or family. Speaking of a perfect afternoon, why not plan your next outdoor adventure? If you want to stick close to home, read about all the fun activities you can plan on the longest connected urban greenway in the United States, Spring Creek Greenway. Or if you’d rather get out your suitcase for a fun journey, read about beautiful and bountiful Door County. One of my favorite articles in this issue is the heartwarming story about cancer survivor Melinda Morales and her collaboration with Houston artist, Edgar Medina and the Make A Wish Foundation. Her beautiful art has a place to shine with a gallery opening and on a billboard in Houston.
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18 Half a Century of Sanctuary The Rothko Chapel celebrates 50 years as a landmark of modern art and a site for transformative and inspirational experiences.
24 In Season: Door County Travel to Door County where the fall foliage, delicious food, wine, and panoramic views are always in season.
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MAKE-A-WISH COLLABORATES WITH HOUSTON ARTIST EDGAR MEDINA TO SURPRISE A BUDDING YOUNG ARTIST.
WHEN MAKE-A-WISH GRANTS A REQUEST, IT
be fostered by a professional artist, with hopes she could
DOES IT IN A BIG WAY. For one little girl and her artist
then see her work displayed.
mentor, her dream became reality when she saw her
Enter Houston artist Edgar Medina of Winter Street Studio.
work displayed not only in a beautiful gallery, but on a
Edgar had worked with children at the American Cancer Society’s
Houston billboard.
yearly party, and as a native Spanish speaker, he knew he could
Melinda Moreno, a pediatric cancer survivor, didn’t ask
“We worked together for almost two months,” said Edgar.
She asked that her newly discovered passion for painting
“We started at twice a week, but the full scope became
Surprise unveiling of the billboard featuring Melinda's art. Photo Credit: Meg Ruffing.
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connect with Melinda and foster her love for learning.
for the standard trip or meet-and-greet with a celebrity.
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bigger than originally intended, so that by the end, we were doing 2-hour classes, three to four times a week. I knew what was coming, so I pushed myself to go above and beyond to reach the goal.” What was coming was a professional showing of 13 pieces: four
When Melinda saw her images displayed at Laura Rathe Fine
Melinda created on her own, five collaborations, and four by Edgar.
Art, her excitement was evident in her teary eyes. “My paintings
They titled the series “Moments Through Seasons,” and both learned
looked different hanging on the gallery walls than how they looked
from each other as the creative process unfolded.
in Edgar’s studio. Seeing our work displayed was very emotional and
Melinda said of Edgar, “He taught me how to prepare a canvas, mix colors, use different techniques, how to create textures, and how to look for inspiration by mixing images. It was truly great!”
it made me happy.” But Make-A-Wish did not stop there. In collaboration with Clear Channel Outdoor, they surprised Melinda with a billboard showcas-
And in a true “student becomes the teacher” moment, Edgar also
ing her artwork. President and CEO Yara El-Sayed Guest said, “The
learned from 10-year-old Melinda. “She reminded me of the love for
immeasurable joy this experience brought to Melinda and her family
the arts and how to find inspiration. Every season was an emotion
reflects the true magic of the Make-A-Wish mission.”
we captured with colors. How refreshing it was to see such a young
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girl with such a passion – it reminded me of when I first started.”
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"Moments Through Seasons" gallery opening at Laura Rathe Fine Art. Photo Credit: Newsom Photography.
Edgar Medina and Melinda Moreno. Photo Credit: Newsom Photography.
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half a century of
sanctuary THE ROTHKO CHAPEL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AS A LANDMARK OF MODERN ART AND A SITE FOR TRANSFORMATIVE AND INSPIRATIONAL EXPERIENCES. ARTICLE GABI DE LA ROSA | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL HESTER
TUCKED AWAY IN THE MONTROSE AREA OF HOUSTON IS
project, it is our intention to preserve the Chapel
THE ROTHKO CHAPEL, AN UNPRETENTIOUS YET STARKLY
and make it an even more dynamic presence for
BEAUTIFUL NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHAPEL THAT IS
future generations.”
HOME TO 14 SIGNIFICANT WORKS OF ART BY ITS NAME-
Lighting restoration was a significant endeavor
SAKE, MARK ROTHKO. The unassuming building has been
during the renovation. The skylight, lighting design,
a landmark in Houston for 50 years and welcomes more than
and entryway were reconfigured to enhance the
100,000 visitors annually. The Rothko chapel may best be recog-
14 Mark Rothko canvases. Visitors now have more
nized by the large steel outdoor sculpture Broken Obelisk, created
opportunities for heightened illumination and unim-
by sculptor Barnett Newman.
peded interaction with the artwork.
The de Menil family commissioned the Chapel in the mid-
David Leslie, Executive Director of the Rothko
1960s, and it opened in February of 1971. This year, the Rothko
Chapel, explains: “The expanded campus gives us the
Chapel celebrates 50 years as a landmark of modern art, a site for
space we need to welcome the tens of thousands of
transformative and inspirational experiences, and an organization
people of all faiths and backgrounds who visit each
working to promote human rights and social, racial, economic,
year from all parts of the world and allows us to con-
and environmental justice.
vene community leaders and members of the public to
Closed in March of 2019 for restoration, the Rothko Chapel opened
wrestle with the questions of social justice and human
again to the public in September of 2021. This year also marks the
rights. This is a moment that the world needs the
completion of the first phase of Opening Spaces, a $30-million mas-
Chapel more than ever, as our global community con-
ter plan for the campus which includes expanding to provide visitors
tinues to face uncertainties amidst the ongoing crisis.”
with new experiences and more educational programs.
The Suzanne Deal Booth Welcome House, imme-
“For half a century now, the Rothko Chapel has filled a unique
diately to the north of the Chapel, also opened in
and iconic place in Houston and the world – as both a place of
September. The building serves as a central gath-
solace and reflection and as an organization working actively
ering point and welcome center for visitors. The
toward human rights and justice,” says Michael Piana, chairman
Rothko Chapel is open Tuesday through Sunday
of the Chapel’s Board of Directors. “With the Opening Spaces
from 10 am - 6 pm.
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ARTICLE GABI DE LA ROSA
Anderson Dock/Francis Hardy Gallery
GREEN BAY MAY BE THE MOST VISITED CITY IN
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WISCONSIN, BUT DOOR COUNTY, LESS THAN AN
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of paintings, pottery, and jewelry. Plum Bottom Gallery
its widest point, and 2 miles across at its tip. It is effort-
is also a highlight showcasing handmade pottery from
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length of the county.
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Still, for those looking for a more immersive artistic
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everything from painting and writing to poetry and rustic
County is filled with activities for every traveler, from
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vodka. In addition to your tasting, plan to spend
many preserved natural areas to choose from. Biking and
some time touring their facility, a former two-
kayaking are also popular pastimes with several scenic
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Living a Purposeful Life
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PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE
CL: ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO, OR MAN-
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TRAS YOU LIVE BY ON A DAILY BASIS?
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a good day.” I’ve found that some of the worst
MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.”
days have taught me the most. They’ve built
Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportu-
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nity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring pod-
only help me, but allow me to be more empa-
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thetic and loving.
awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat
I did a speaking tour 4 years ago for high school
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students. At one moment during the speech I got
plished in this season of “thankfulness.”
emotional speaking about purpose; all of a sudden it was like this reeI of my life went through my
CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’
head where these little, small moments led me to
MEAN TO YOU?
that point in time to speak with this group.
BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude,
I try to sit in those moments daily and remem-
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ber the things that got me here, what I’ve learned
thankful for the friends and family around me and the things that
along the way that I can celebrate, and what
I am able to be a part of.
keeps me thankful.
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make funding this non-profit more sustain-
connect with others is to connect them with
able, and we came up with the idea that we
stories of other people that I’ve been able to
could start a for-profit business and call
be a part of. For example, in my book I high-
ourselves “for-purpose.” The founders were
lighted a girl named Annie who was 23 and
financially-able enough to donate 100% of
had two weeks to live — she was dying from
our profits to nonprofits now that we had
cystic fibrosis when I interviewed her. I got
the platform to do it.
to talk to her about the end of life and what messages she would share. I’m often asked, ‘what is this whole thing about for you, what is your mission in all of
Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
this?’ Selfishly, I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and
CL: WHAT ARE YOUR
healing. And my filter on whether they are
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good or not comes from my faith. I just want
FOR PEOPLE TO
to be a part of stories of loving others and
GIVE BACK IN THEIR
loving God well.
COMMUNITY? BH: At Generous we
CL: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LEGACY
have
YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?
investing
BH: I want to be known as someone who
human-facing injustice,
gave more than I took, as someone who
and we do that because
cared deeply for those around me and that
that was the thing that
loved others and God well. If I could choose
angered us the most.
always in
enjoyed fighting
the memories of my kids, grandkids, friends
I think everybody can
and family, it would be to remember that Ben
figure out what they can
People matter and have value. There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place. Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.
lived a life where he loved others really, really
do in their local commu-
well and he sacrificed a lot to do that.
nities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the angriest?
CL: HOW DID GENEROUS
Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s
COFFEE BEGIN?
animals or the environment. What emotional
BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we
pull is it? Go after that.
launched in January of 2018. When I was
There’s a purpose for the life we are living
15 years old I went to Central America; our
and when people get out and care for others
hearts were broken and eyes were opened
well the world is a better place. Stay curious;
to the lack of strategy behind mission and
look at the needs around you and use your
non-profit work.
impact to be a community maker. That’s the
My buddy who was also on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. The idea is that we can
message I’d like to share. Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.
ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership
With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Hig-
for perpetuity — to help them increase their
gins is co-founder of @generous_coffee_, au-
education programs, their healthcare, but be
thor of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestill-
led by them.
wins, and co-host of @almost_famouspodcast.
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NOVEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
13 - DEC 12
including
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: ALEGRÍA
to
superstars have built unstoppable
Texas created by local and interna-
solo careers with dozens of No. 1
tional artists, are sure to elicit wonder
songs and millions of album sales
and joy as they dazzle the senses.
between them. Latin music’s new-
installations
unique
est sensation, Sebastián Yatra, will
Sam Houston Race Park 7575 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. W. Houston, TX 77064
In Alegría, a wind of change hangs in the air, as the aristocratic ideals of the old guard are challenged by the revolutionary ideals of a youth in revolt. Featuring a soundtrack that incorporates an eclec-
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join the outing as special guest.
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HOUSTON BALLET NUTCRACKER MARKET
NRG Center 1 NRG Park Houston, TX 77054
feats of circus artistry, Alegría earns its
The
reputation as an all-time classic Cirque
Ballet Nutcracker Market will be a
2005 Lake Robbins Dr. The Woodlands,
du Soleil show.
four-day event featuring more than
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260 merchants from across the
Country superstar Chris Stapleton
18 - DEC 19
country, including more than 40
will headline this special concert,
new merchants, showcasing curated
which will also feature performances
MAIN STREET THEATER PRESENTS MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
collections of unique holiday items,
by Jamey Johnson and Yola.
gourmet
40th
Anniversary
food,
Houston
apparel,
Houston, TX 77005
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Miss Bennet is set two years after the novel ends and continues the story, this time with nerdy
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
jewelry,
and more.
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TREVER NOAH: BACK TO ABNORMAL
HASAN MINHAJ: THE KING'S JESTER
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accessories, home décor, gifts, toys,
Main Street Theater 2540 Times Blvd.
Toyota Center 1510 Polk St. Houston,
Trevor
Noah,
the
host
of
the
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Emmy Award-winning The Daily
heroine. Mary is growing tired of her
Hasan Minhaj was the host and
Show on Comedy Central, returns
role as the dutiful middle sister in the
creator
to the road with his all-new Back To
middle-sister Mary as the unlikely
of
the
weekly
comedy
midst of everyone else’s romantic
show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,
escapades. When the family gathers
a series that explored the modern
for Christmas at Pemberley, an unex-
cultural and political landscape with
pected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for
depth and sincerity through his
independence, an intellectual match,
unique comedic voice. The show
and possibly even love.
received a 2019 Peabody Award, a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for
20-JAN 2 HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN PRESENTS LIGHTSCAPE
Houston Botanic Garden 8205 N. Bayou Dr. Houston, TX 77017
Set along an illuminated one-mile trail winding through the Houston Botanic Garden, Lightscape is a
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CHRIS STAPLETON'S ALLAMERICAN ROADSHOW
tic mix of sonic palates and stunning
Outstanding Motion Design, and
Abnormal tour.
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Toyota Center 1510 Polk St. Houston,
was recognized for a 2020 Television
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Academy Honor.
The comedy tour hosted by Martin Lawrence, will feature performances
5 ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & RICKY MARTIN IN CONCERT
by Rickey Smiley, Donnell Rawlings, and DeRay Davis.
Toyota Center 1510 Polk St. Houston,
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world-renowned light show featuring
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us? We would love to hear from you!
artistic installations that come to life
Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin
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after dark with color, imagination, and
are hitting the road together for
RiverOaks using the Get In Touch
sound. The Lightscape illuminations,
the first time ever. The global
link and let us know what you think.
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