New York’s Broadway is Back – Seats are Empty No More

The show must go on.

New York City is alive and well again… though some would argue it never died. You can now travel to the Big Apple and do all the touristy things you missed. Shopping at all your favorite flagship stores, spending the day at a museum like The Met, and seeing a Broadway show. Just a few […]

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NYC’s Jubilant Feast of San Gennaro Has Returned

A first-timer’s perspective of Little Italy’s almost century-old tradition.

Golden statue of Saint Gennaro

This past month was my first September living in New York City, and I’d always heard talk of the few days at the end of the month when Little Italy would light up and become a place of celebration. I’m glad to report the festival lived up to my expectations. About NYC’s Famous Feast 2021 […]

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Italian Cultural Center Kicks Off Event at Valobra Jewelers…

The ICCC Celebrates The Final Stretch to the Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon Happening Soon at River Oaks Country Club October 12, 2021

Valobra event 2021

On Wednesday, September 22, fourth-generation fine Italian jeweler, Franco Valobra of Valobra Master Jewelers, hosted a sparkling evening at his showroom to celebrate the Italian Cultural & Community Center’s 2nd Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, “La Dolce Vita,” set to take place at River Oaks Country Club on October 12, 2021 with Victor Costa serving […]

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Emmy Awards Return Brought Glam Back to the Awards Shows…..

Color was the trend of the night

emmy awards 2021

The Emmy’s were back on Sunday evening and with it came the Award show glam that we have been used to. It was so refreshing and gratifying to see such refined high-fashion and style on the Red Carpet after last week’s edgy twist for the Met’s Gala. Even the guys had some stepped-up fashion and […]

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LA/NY Powerhouse Chooses Houston as New Hub for Luxury Customization Biz

DTLAcustom is painting the city one brand at a time

When Tara Martin was considering her next move, she knew she wanted to be in the South. Her luxury customization company, DTLAcustom, has always had a strong client base in Texas and she quickly recognized the strong entrepreneurial community that Houston has to offer. After spending the majority of her life and career in New York […]

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Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960’s Opens at the Menil Collection

Exhibit will be on view at the Menil from September 10, 2021 - January 23, 2022

menil collection

Last week, I was privileged to preview the newest exhibit that has opened at the Menil Collection……Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s. The exhibition which will debut here in Houston is being presented by the Menil and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This is the first show to focus on the experimental […]

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Having a Hair Moment

Hair care

From Chelsi: A million moons ago when I was pregnant, I prayed that my children would inherit my teeth (weird, but mine have always been healthy and straight) and my hair.  My hair is fine but thick, never gets frizzy, and for 40 years, I never once had to color it because the sun would […]

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Dietician’s Diets……Which Diet Would a Dietitian Actually Do?

Here is what Catherine Kruppa has to say about dieting which for many of us has become a way of life!

Dieting

Editor’s Note: As we all continue to be in constant pursuit of the perfect answer to weight loss, particularly as we are aging, I invited my well-respected, tenured Nutritionist/Dietician consultant who works closely with MRG to share her best advice for tips on weight loss and weight loss maintenance. That is what this article from […]

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Transitional Dressing Starts Now

While the first day of Fall isn’t technically until the 22nd, once Labor Day hits and school is back in session we start thinking about the new season. Of course here in Houston it’s far from fall weather, but we still get excited about all that’s to come throughout the season, and it’s certainly not […]

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Met Gala 2021…..Red Carpet, Theme and more

Met Gala 2021

About the Event: As a regular attendee from afar (online) of this traditionally “First Monday in May” event sponsored by Vogue, is a command performance. It was begun by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert in 1948 as a fundraiser for the newly founded Metropolitan of Art’s Costume Institute. It was in 1973 when it was put […]

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