Swoon Memorial Magazine

10/10/2025

This weekend (Oct. 10–12), join us at Succulent Fine Dining for our $39 Patio Package — featuring a bottle of Sinegal “Details” Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast, CA 2023) paired with a Farmers Market Fruit & Jamón Serrano Platter 🍇🥂

Enjoy fresh flavors, great wine, and those golden-hour patio vibes while supplies last.

📍 Succulent Fine Dining
🍷 $39 Patio Package | Oct. 10–12
✨ While supplies last

10/10/2025

Houston’s biggest & best holiday shopping tradition returns. The 45th Annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market brings dazzling décor, gourmet goodies, unique gifts & more. Grab your tickets today! NutcrackerMarket.com

08/10/2025

🌟 Spotlight on the Stars Gala ✨

Join Spectrum Fusion for an unforgettable night of Hollywood glamour celebrating creativity, inclusion, and the power of autistic voices — featuring Grammy® nominee and Broadway powerhouse Ashley Támar Davis 🎤

🎬 The “Spotlight on the Stars” Gala takes place Thursday, Oct. 9 (6:30–10 PM) at The Junior League of Houston, honoring Spectrum Fusion’s Media Team — autistic filmmakers, editors, and artists transforming the media landscape.

The night includes:
⭐ A live performance by Ashley Támar Davis (Prince protégé + Broadway star)
🎤 Emmy-winning host Courtney Zubowski as emcee
💫 Inspiring words from Houston Rockets Chaplain Mike Rosas
👗 A Chloe Dao VIP shopping experience
🎶 Music by DJ Cory Baum to close the evening

This event coincides with National Disability Employment Awareness Month, shining a spotlight on creativity without limits.

📍 The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Ln
🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorships: spectrumfusion.org/spotlight-on-the-stars-gala
✨ Attire: Hollywood Glamour

07/10/2025

🕯️✨ The spell has been cast… Houston’s most bewitching Halloween experience, The Cursed Cauldron, has found its forever home at Botonica! 🖤

After two hauntingly successful years, the immersive cocktail experience returns October 3 – November 2 with an all-new multi-level design, themed cocktails, and weekly mystical events — from Tarot Tuesdays 🔮 and Bewitched Burlesque 💃 to Pumpkin Paint & Sip Sundays 🎃 and Witch-Craft Saturdays 🪄.

Sip on enchanting elixirs like Coven’s Calling and Lilith’s Lullaby, explore spellbinding décor across three realms — The Apotheca Room, Nightshade Parlor, and The Coven’s Haunt — and discover why this isn’t just a bar… it’s a full-on otherworldly experience. ✨

📍 Botonica, 2031 Westcreek Ln, River Oaks
📅 Oct 3 – Nov 2, 2025
🔗 Reservations: botonicahouston.com/reservations
🎟️ Tickets: thecursedcauldron.com/event-list
👗 Magical attire encouraged

06/10/2025

🐾✨ Experience the harmony of nature and music at “All God’s Creatures”, presented by the Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir! 🎶

Join us Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. at South Main Baptist Church for an enchanting evening celebrating the beauty of the animal kingdom — featuring the world premiere of Houston Seasons — “Autumn”, a breathtaking collaboration between composer Daniel Knaggs and poet Devondra Banks Brown 🍂

Enjoy a powerful program led by Artistic Director Betsy Cook Weber, including Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, Kevin Puts’ If I Were a Swan, and R. Murray Shafer’s Medieval Bestiary.

📍 South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main St.
🎟️ Tickets: $10–$50 at houstonchamberchoir.org
🅿️ Free parking available

04/10/2025

🔥 New ‘cue on the block!

Texas-born —known for 100% halal smoked meats shipped nationwide—is opening its first brick-and-mortar in Missouri City!

📍 8035 Hwy 6
📆 Thu, Oct 9
✂️ Ribbon cutting 1 PM (Missouri City Chamber)
🚪 Doors open 3 PM — 25% off all menu items opening day

On the menu: sliced & chopped brisket, pulled chicken, beef ribs, sausages, jumbo brisket tamales + a build-your-own sandwich/melt/burrito/paratha/bowl. Don’t miss the grab-and-go market with frozen brisket, eggrolls, ribs, sausage, Truboy Treats & unique imported snacks.

Founded by Jereis Khawaja, Truboy went from tailgate favorites to supplying 70+ restaurants—now they’ve got a home base to serve the community. See y’all there! 🔥🍖

03/10/2025

✨🍾 Reminder: This special SIP event is next week! 🍾✨

Join for an unforgettable evening at the legendary Trone-Howe House. Enjoy a curated Champagne & Caviar Experience sponsored in part by Madame Zero, followed by an exclusive guided tour with acclaimed author Stephen Fox (The Architecture of Birdsall P. Briscoe).

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Trone-Howe House
🚗 Valet parking included

🎟️ Reservations close Monday, Oct. 6 — secure your spot today!
👉 Tickets: heritagesociety.org/see-interesting-places-sip-2025

🎥 Sneak peek: Watch the video tour

02/10/2025

Get your raffle tickets today!

Barktoberfest presented by Pacifico is back—and bigger than ever! 🎉🐾Join Houston Pets Alive!’s raffle for your chance to win amazing prizes while making a real difference for animals in need. Every ticket you purchase directly supports our mission to save at-risk cats and dogs and helps us...

02/10/2025

🎭✨ Be part of something new at Main Street Theater! ✨🎶

On Oct. 5 & 6 at 7:30 PM, MST presents a developmental staged reading of The Grippe — a stirring new play with music by James P. Mirrione. Directed by the playwright himself with music direction by Eugene Gwozdz, this special benefit event continues MST’s commitment to bold, original works in its 50th Anniversary Season.

Set during the Great Influenza of 1918, The Grippe weaves powerful stories of resilience, love, and forgotten voices from history, blending words and music to shed light on a pandemic that reshaped the world. 🌍🎶

📍 MST Rice Village | 2540 Times Blvd.
🎟️ All tickets $50 | General admission
👉 Get tickets: mainstreettheater.com or call 713-524-6706

Support the creation of new theater & witness a piece destined for the New York stage. 🌟

01/10/2025

🌟 Travel back to medieval Islamic Spain 🌟

Join Archaeology Now + the Spanish Consulate in Houston for a FREE Interactive Evening: Al-Andalus – Medieval Islamic Spain, Three Faiths, One Culture with renowned scholar Dr. Brian Catlos.

Discover how Christians, Muslims & Jews once lived side by side, shaping a vibrant shared culture that transformed art, science, cuisine & architecture — and laid foundations for the modern world. 🏛️🎶🌿

Expect lively storytelling, audience participation, and big takeaways about history’s impact on today.

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 7 PM
📍 Hudspeth Auditorium, Rice University
🎟 FREE & open to the public

✨ Don’t miss this chance to step into the world of al-Andalus, where three faiths built one culture together.

30/09/2025

📅 Mark your calendars, Houston — fall is packed with can’t-miss events!

🎨 Bayou City Art Festival
Oct. 10–12 | Memorial Park
One of Houston’s signature art festivals featuring artists, food, and fun for the whole family.

💜 The Women’s Fund Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon
Oct. 19 | Royal Sonesta Hotel
Celebrating 15 years of empowering women with keynote by Khori Dastoor, GM & CEO of Houston Grand Opera.

🚶 Breakthrough T1D Walk (formerly JDRF)
Nov. 1 | Aveva Stadium
Join the walk to support type 1 diabetes research and awareness.

🌍 Interfaith Ministries Tapestry Gala
Nov. 1 | Hilton Americas
An evening of unity honoring Charlene Chuang, co-chaired by Miya Shay, Gene Wu, Nihala & Shaukat Zakaria.

🏥 The Health Museum Health Heroes Gala
Nov. 1 | Hotel ZaZa – Museum District
Celebrating health leadership with honoree Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale.

✨ From art festivals to galas and community walks, there’s something for everyone this season.

29/09/2025

🎀 The Derby Race to Save Lives 🏇✨

Join the Kailee Mills Foundation for the 5th Annual Buckle Up Gala on Saturday, Nov. 1 at The Revaire. This unforgettable evening celebrates community, hope, and lifesaving impact — all while raising funds to advance seat belt safety awareness, scholarships, and family assistance programs. 💜

Guests will enjoy:
🥂 Cocktail hour & seated dinner
🎶 Live & silent auctions
🍾 Champagne wall
🎧 After-party with DJ & dancing

Hosted by FOX 26 anchor Caroline Collins and Johnny “Bravo” Holloway, with honorees including Michael & Tracy Scott, April Roberts & Kris Jones, and Matt O’Neill.

✨ Derby hats encouraged! ✨

📍 The Revaire | 7122 Old Katy Rd, Houston
⏰ Nov. 1 | 6 PM
🎟️ Tickets start at $250 | Sponsorships available

👉 Get tickets: give.kaileemillsfoundation.org/2025kmfgala

Let’s honor Kailee’s legacy and work together to save lives. 💜