LOCAL Houston | The City Guide AUGUST 2015 | Page 11

Local August 2015_FINAL.qxp_002houston 7/27/15 12:18 PM Page 11 Christian Louboutin will join the luxury lineup at The Galleria in fall 2016, along with Tod’s and La Perla which opened last month. Houston’s red-soled fans are going to have a long year to wait! us.christianlouboutin.com Buffalo Bayou Distilleries is Houston’s new craft distillery located in the Historic East End, just 2 miles from Downtown. It is in the final permitting stages, and it will open in several months, producing a variety of spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, whiskey and bourbon. www.buffalobayoudistilleries.com The Nightingale Room, known for its smaller, more intimate nightclub and live music venue, is gearing up for a slew of great local and emerging artist performances every Thursday night. August shows include: Moji & Inzi (8/6); Gio Chamba + DJ Act Badd (8/13); Night Drive + Telephantom (8/20) – all free shows. You don’t want to miss out! www.nightingaleroom.com Continuing its annual tradition of a free day of theater, dance and music in advance of the fall performing arts season, Theater District Houston is hosting its 22nd annual open house August 30. Houstonians are invited to preview its world-class performing arts community through free performances, behind the scenes experiences, meet-and-greets with performers and so much more. www.downtownhouston.org/district/theater Grace Lutheran Church in Montrose recently started a new ministry called Graceful Gifts, seeking to provide access to healthy organic foods for moderate and low income Houstonians. In future, Graceful Gifts’ mission is envisioned to expand to include housing, healthcare and education. For more information, visit www.beinggrace.org. august 15 | L O C A L 11