ON OUR RADAR
ON OUR RADAR
ASTROS FOUNDATION
CLOUD FORMATION
FM Kitchen and Bar presented the unveiling of “The Altuve That Could” mural by local artist Donkeeboy with
an evening celebration featuring art, music and a raffle and silent auction benefiting the Astros Foundation.
More than 250 guests crowded FM Kitchen and Bar’s spacious patio for the final unveiling of the mural, which
Donkeeboy began painting on a wall on FM’s patio on April 2 in honor of Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
He put the finishing touches on the mural on Wednesday, including a sketch of Altuve’s face on the front of the
train along with other final details. www.fmkitcheandbar.com
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has completed the installation of Anish
Kapoor’s monumental sculpture, Cloud Column, on the site of the Museum’s
new Steven Holl-designed Glassell School of Art and its plaza by Deborah
Nevins & Associates. Conceived in the late 1990s and realized in 2006,
it is a singular work within a decades-long engagement with what the artist
has called “defining space.” The oblong form’s concave “front” faces the
Glassell School of Art, inverting its structure, its surroundings and the viewer
in its reflection. You may have seen a similar sculpture in Chicago, but we’re
not getting into that debate. Plan your visit at www.mfah.org.
BY THE YARD
Since it’s the Arts and Entertainment Issue, why not take
your eating and drinking and live music out back – to
the Backyard at Armadillo Palace, Goode Company’s
shrine to Texas. The enclosed, open-air Backyard features
a covered stage, retractable sunshades, a 1968 Airstream
bar and plenty of seating. It’s an ideal location for outdoor
eating, happy hour mingling and live music listening that
Armadillo Palace regularly showcases. Get in on the fun at
www.thearmadillopalace.com.
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On May 5th (Cinco de
Mayo), the East End
District, in partnership with
the East End Foundation,
Houston Arts Alliance,
Houston First and other
cultural and arts organiza-
tion of the Houston area,
will bring colorful festivities
for children and adults alike to the award-winning Navigation Esplanade
— “El Corazon de la Comunidad.” Piñatafest will begin at noon with free
family-friendly activities including a piñata-making contest, modular building
blocks for kids, mariachi music, plenty of food options and much more.
Attendees will also be invited to build piñata sculptures utilizing Papakura, a
new form a paper crafting used to create 3D models. The fun continues —
with Boricua Soul Entertainment, Ballet Folklorico Azteca and East End Art
Bike Ride – until 4pm. Visit www.eastendhouston.com for all the details.
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VIVA PIÑATAS!
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