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Houston Classical dinner raises $1.85M for young scholars

1 day ago | houston.culturemap.com | Joel Luks

High NotesJoel LuksApr 23, 2025 | 10:30 amThe Corinthian Houston set the scene for an evening of elegance as chairs Sarah and Scott Barrett welcomed 280 guests to the Third Annual Foundational Dinner benefiting Houston Classical Charter School on April 3. The stately venue, draped in navy and gold accents, echoed the school’s commitment to tradition and excellence. One of the most moving moments of the evening came not from the stage’s spotlight, but from a poised young scholar named Olanike.
Arts of Healing honors 18 Houston women in medicine at fashionable show

2 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Joel Luks

The fourth annual Arts of Healing Foundation Fashion Show drew a record-breaking crowd of more than 350 guests to the Post Oak Hotel on April 4, celebrating an unstoppable force in Houston’s healthcare community: Women in medicine. Photo by Daniel OrtizBrittany Bluestein Pippin, Stephanie Louise, Stephanie Wilcox, and Kaitlin Gray.
9 new bars shaking up Houston with cocktails, live music, and more

2 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Brianna Griff

Houston’s bar scene continues to deliver, with nine new spots offering everything from sneaker-lined walls to art-inspired cocktails. Whether you’re looking to sip, flirt, or just soak up the vibes, these aren't your average gin joints or sports bars. Read on to discover which of the city’s latest bars could become your new favorite haunt. Augustine LoungeYou don’t need to book a room to visit the only Texas hotel named a best new hotel of the year by both Esquire and Travel + Leisure.
Crawfish, beer, and live tunes spice up Houston nonprofit's fundraiser

3 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Joel Luks

Party WatchJoel LuksApr 21, 2025 | 6:38 pmWhat: The Post Seafood Boil benefiting Vita LivingWhere: The Post Beer and Wine GardenThe Scoop: More than 130 Houstonians peeled, pinched, and partied their way through a sun-soaked Saturday at The Post’s annual seafood boil, held March 29 at the buzzing beer and wine garden in the Heights. For the first time, the finger-lickin’ feast served up support for Vita Living, a nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This is what Texans are reading the most in 2025

3 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Amber Heckler

A new study revealing the top book genres enchanting each of the 50 states has revealed fantasy books are the No. 1 pick for avid readers in Texas. The book trends report by security experts Cloudwards examined Google Trends data to discover the top literary genres for each state. Romance was the leading genre infatuating most states (22 in total), with literary fiction, poetry, and fantasy ensnaring 24 other states combined.
Sweet traditions meet architectural triumphs at Preservation Houston dinner

3 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Joel Luks

Houston’s history buffs turned out in refined style for the 2025 Cornerstone Dinner, Preservation Houston’s annual tribute to the visionaries safeguarding the city’s architectural soul. Held on February 28 at the River Oaks Country Club, the evening honored this year’s Good Brick Award recipients — guardians of restoration and champions of adaptive reuse — while raising $245,000 to further the organization’s mission.
9 Houston universities make U.S. News' 2025 list of top grad schools

6 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Amber Heckler

Nine prestigious Houston universities have climbed through the ranks in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released report of the best graduate schools nationwide for 2025. Several graduate programs also appeared among the top 10 in a Texas-wide comparison. U.S. News published its annual national "Best Graduate Schools" rankings on April 8. They look at several programs including business, education, engineering, fine arts, health, and many others.
Houston arts set turns out to toast Kristine Mays’ garden debut

6 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Joel Luks

Party WatchJoel LuksApr 18, 2025 | 1:29 pmWhat: Artists on Artists: Houston Botanic Garden Welcome Dinner for Sculptor Kristine MaysWhere: Bayou Bend TowersThe Scoop: A lush spring evening set the scene as Houston’s creative elite gathered at Bayou Bend Towers to welcome sculptor Kristine Mays to town ahead of her exhibition Rich Soil at the Houston Botanic Garden.
New horror movie Sinners sings the blues with twin turn from Michael B. Jordan

6 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Alex Bentley

Writer/director Ryan Coogler has become so well-known for his blockbuster films — Creed, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — that it’s easy to forget that he made his debut with the small-but-powerful 2013 film, Fruitvale Station. After more than a decade, he’s finally returning to original material with his latest film, Sinners. Each of Coogler’s films has either starred or featured Michael B.
Movie icon Sean Astin shares personal story at Houston luncheon

6 days ago | houston.culturemap.com | Joel Luks

Real TalkJoel LuksApr 18, 2025 | 9:15 am When it comes to heart, Sean Astin plays every scene like it matters — and that energy lit up the ballroom at the River Oaks Country Club for the Christus Foundation for HealthCare’s 21st Annual Spring Luncheon on March 28.