Civilization is founded on engineering innovation. All progress stems from the human urge to make things and to shape the world around us, resulting in greater freedom, health and wealth for all. This evening engineer, businessman, and former CEO of BP Lord Browne will give an impassioned defense of progress and innovation and an argument …

Come celebrate the Halloween spirit and enjoy a FREE evening of fun and seduction at VIPRA WINE’S on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Brought to you by the newest rosso dolce libation on the market, VIPRA. The one-night-only event allows you to shed your skin and revel in complimentary make-up styling and Halloween accessories curated by …

Houston’s finest sommeliers will be put to the test for the title of Iron Sommelier in the city’s premier wine competition and fundraiser benefiting The Periwinkle Foundation. Wine Chair Sean Beck and Sommelier Chair John Clutterbuck invite guests to an evening showcasing the talent of 14 sommeliers while guests mingle and taste hand-selected wines carefully …

Celebrate Halloween in style at Bisou’s Yelloween Spooktacular event sponsored by Veuve Clicquot on Thursday, October 31st. Come dressed to impress in your favorite costume and be ready to celebrate all things that go “bump” in the night. Don’t miss River Oaks District’s premier event complete with half-off select bottles of bubbles, costume contest and …

Cocktail Specialist Monica Richards and the team from Altos tequila will assist each guest in teaching them about tequila, the exclusive Altos Barrel and new party tricks! Each guest will have the space to create the cocktail of their dreams and enjoy special appetizers throughout the evening.

Join Platypus Brewing and DePelchin Children's Center as we come together at the start of National Adoption Month. Special tap room only beer release - brewed in collaboration with Reformation Brewery (Woodstock, Georgia) and Boomtown Brewery (Los Angeles, CA). Proceeds benefit DePelchin Children's Center.

The fourth concert in the series focuses on quintets for piano and strings, uncovered gems by Ives and Martin, and the sublime quintet by Franck. About the Series The Piano + Keyboard Chamber Music Series includes nine concerts featuring 25 Moores School of Music faculty members performing iconic masterpieces and uncovered gems.

Call Me Ann is a rock opera biography of Ann Richards, and examines her life, her times, and what her election and subsequent re-election loss meant as her political career ended and George W. Bush's began. Texas and Houston characters and situations feature prominently, as her history intersects with Governor Mark White, President George W. …