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This is a great small place that has many artist studios in it. There is some amazing artwork and...
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This is a great small place that has many artist studios in it. There is some amazing artwork and a lot of it is very affordable. There are many different classes offered through the center and I would certainly recommend this place to anyone of any age. The last time I went here I saw a class being held outside on glass art. There were about 10 people in the class ranging in age from probably 18 to 70. There was even someone knitting a cover for their VW Bug! The whole car!
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The discovery of this amazing chapel was the highlight of my trip to the Menil Collection. I have...
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The discovery of this amazing chapel was the highlight of my trip to the Menil Collection. I have since then returned more than a handful of times to show all of my friends my discovery. The beauty lies in its simplicity and amazing ability to use light. I could sit inside the chapel for hours just to relax. The chapel is a wonderful addition to the Menil Collection and definitely worth going back to a thousand times over. You must experience it for yourself because these words simply aren't doing the place any justice.
The collection includes the a dome and an apse that was ripped and stolen out of a chapel near Lysi in the Turkish occupied section of Cyprus in the 1980's, cut into pieces, and smuggled off the island by thieves prepared to sell them piece by piece. The pieces were rescued and the Church of Cyprus is allowing a long-term loan of the pieces in the new building designed especially for them. This is a must see stop on anyone adventure to see the great features that this location has to offer, the rough stone, opaque glass, and rich woods, to the extraordinarily spiritual effect.
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Painted With Oil
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Art Galleries & Dealers
5135 W Alabama St
Houston,
Texas 77056
(713) 888-0900
Every single time I go to the Galleria, I always go in to check out this store to see if they have...
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Every single time I go to the Galleria, I always go in to check out this store to see if they have anything new and impressive. Each time stepping foot into the store, I tend to walk out with at least 3 to 4 artworks...either contemporary metal or abstract oiled paintings. The salespersons are helpful and are very nice and are willing to answer any questions you have. They respectively give you space while you browse through their gallery of artworks, while readily available if you need assistance. They even allow you to return the paintings within 2 days so that you can see if the artwork you purchased is right for your homes. Majority of the time, they have in store sales and you can even bargain with them. They don't do the whole "alright, I'll take $20 off of that painting," if you ask nicely, they will drop it from the original price by at least $200. Also, if you like to order a particular piece from their catalog, they would also do so and sell it to you cheaper than the price printed in the catalog. All and all, this store beats other art store competitors due to their lower prices. Trust me, I've been all over houston looking for modern-contemporary artwork and compared the prices. Other stores sells same artwork for more than what it should cost. I highly recommend those of you who plan to purchase artwork for your home decoration, go check out this store before you get rip off by other expensive art sellers.
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India Bazaar Warehouse
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Art Galleries & Dealers
9301 Harwin Dr Ste G
Houston,
Texas 77036
(713) 780-7380
This place has so much stuff. It has food and cookware and so much stuff that you did not even...
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This place has so much stuff. It has food and cookware and so much stuff that you did not even know existed. The only thing that I had a problem with was that I bought some food there and it gave me food poisoning. I had to go to the hospital in order to get better and I never again bought food there again. However, I come here all the time because they have a little musical monkey that runs around with an organ grinder. Really rare in Houston but it is very interesting. You should come here because they have great prices and they have a monkey that entertains you. I come here all the time and you would love it if you did too!
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Health Museum
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Museums & Galleries
1515 Hermann Dr
Houston,
Texas 77004
This was a wonderful activity to spend with the kids on summer break. I had two 8 year olds and a...
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This was a wonderful activity to spend with the kids on summer break. I had two 8 year olds and a 10 year old with me and they were all enjoying the walk through the human body and the who done it exibit. Not an all day affair, but its a wonderful way to spend a few hours in the afternoon.
Pros: Free parking, Great Value, Educational Fun
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This is a small museum that is worth the visit. They display a variety of old-time caskets,...
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This is a small museum that is worth the visit. They display a variety of old-time caskets, buggies that pulled caskets, and an unusual arry of funeral items. Each display has a written history of where and when it was used. There are celebrity items and a special computer you can use to look up and find where famous people are buried, showing photos of their gravesites. You pay a small entrance fee, but it's worth the price. A very unusual place you won't forget.
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If you are in the Houston area, you must visit this small, pleasant museum.
It's focusing on...
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If you are in the Houston area, you must visit this small, pleasant museum.
It's focusing on everything about the history and the technology of printing. It is very interesting and you will learn few things that you don't already know regarding the newspaper.
Don't bring the young kids with you, as they will find it boring. This is not the target audience of this museum.
Recommended!
PROS: Interesting content
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Casa Ramirez Imports
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Art Galleries & Dealers
241 W 19th St
Houston,
Texas 77008
(713) 880-2420
When you are in the market for Mexican curios, you need to stop at Casa Ramirez. They have an...
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When you are in the market for Mexican curios, you need to stop at Casa Ramirez. They have an assortment of Mexican imported curios. Ranging from loteria cards(Mexican Bingo), Pinatas, Mexican blankets, colorful pottery, panchos, hair accessories, and those are just to name a few of the eclectic finds there. There is always a bargain to be had, and it is just plain fun to shop. And if you speak with the owner...he will fill you with the history of the Mexican culture, and folkloric stories.
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They are a up and coming company that offer a wide variety of lighting designs for your home or...
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They are a up and coming company that offer a wide variety of lighting designs for your home or office and at a very reasonable price. They have customer service that exceeds the norm. They give you all the help with designing your own lighting needs with professionalism and courtesy. They are conveniently located inside the loop, and have convenient hours to shop.
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Mixture Gallery
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Art Galleries & Dealers
1709 Westheimer Rd
Houston,
Texas 77098
(713) 520-6809
Mixture is the home of many young and talented artists in the Houston area. Mixture openings are...
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Mixture is the home of many young and talented artists in the Houston area. Mixture openings are fun and accessible. The art is often flavored with irony and satire but nothing too pompous. It’s a classy show space and a must for anyone looking to decorate their home with original artwork by local artists.
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