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Houston Grand Opera Collaborates with Local Artist Reginald Adams in Labyrinth Series for Seeking the Human Spirit Initiative
Free community events to feature local poets, spoken word artists, and musicians
Houston Grand Opera, in partnership with Houston First, invites community members to tour a series of labyrinths created by local artist Reginald Adams during the opening nights of upcoming productions The Wreckers, El Milagro del Recuerdo, Werther, and Salome. Local poets, spoken word artists, and musicians will contribute to the experience by curating a multisensory atmosphere of deep reflection, meditation, and discovery for all on Fish Plaza outside Wortham Theater Center. The installations invite participants to connect not only with the operas, but also with their own inner spirits.
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Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni named as Italy's first female prime minister
Populist firebrand Giorgia Meloni has been named as Italy's first female prime minister, becoming the country's most far-right leader since Benito Mussolini.
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Mystery robocall thanks Democrats in competitive Georgia races for supporting abortion rights of 'birthing persons'
A political robocall made to tens of thousands of Georgians thanked a vulnerable congressional Democrat and the Democratic nominee for governor for protecting the rights of "birthing persons" to "have an abortion up until the date of birth" -- targeting abortion rights tension in the competitive races.
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World's best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try
Some like it hot -- and some like it hotter, still. When it comes to the world's best spicy dishes, we have some of the world's hottest peppers to thank, along with incredible layers of flavor and a long, spice-loving human history.
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Jules Bass, who brought 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' to TV, dies at 87
What kind of Christmas would it be without the resourceful Rudolph or Hermey the aspiring dentist, without friendly Frosty or the dastardly Heat and Snow Misers?
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Arkansas biker erupts in flames after being tased during chase with state police
An Arkansas man is in the hospital -- but expected to recover -- after he was engulfed by a fireball when he was tased by state police while wearing a backpack with a gallon of gasoline inside, according to a news release from Arkansas State Police.
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Israel and Lebanon finalize Mediterranean border agreement, opening up potentially rich oil and gas fields
Israel and Lebanon finalized an agreement defining their maritime borders in the Mediterranean on Thursday, President Joe Biden announced on Twitter, inking a United States-brokered deal at the United Nations mission on the land border between the countries.
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Congressman Al Green Joins U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for MD Anderson Cancer Moon Shots Event
“I am honored to welcome Secretary Becerra to Houston and accompany him on a tour of MD Anderson, a premier institution for cancer care and research of international renown. Since 1944, MD Anderson has welcomed nearly 1.8 million people for cancer care and in 2021 alone cared for over 174,000 patients,” Congressman Al Green stated. “One of MD Anderson’s most ambitious cancer detection, prevention, and treatment initiatives is the Moon Shots Program launched in 2012. Inspired by President Kennedy’s promise 60 years ago to put a man on the moon, the goal of this program is to drastically reduce cancer mortality and suffering in 13 cancer types, which will form the basis for future treatment of all cancer types.”
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Twin Peaks to Donate $10 for Every NFL Touchdown This Season to ALS Association
The ultimate sports lodge is committed to donating a minimum of $15,000 and is encouraging fans to join in the fight against the disease
Twin Peaks wants its loyal fans to join the fight against ALS.
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Houston Public Works Announces 'Imagine a Day Without Water' TikTok Contest Winners
Houston Public Works announces the winners of the “Imagine a Day Without Water” TikTok Contest. Imagine a Day Without Water is a national day of education and advocacy about the value of water. Dozens of entries were received to highlight the importance and value of water in Houston. Applicants had to follow the City of Houston TikTok channel @cityofhouston, and live in the Greater Houston Area. Each participant’s TikTok entry must also use the hashtag #ValueWaterHouston.
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Children's Songs Dance, Lifted, and Sinfonietta
On stage at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center October 27-29
Encapsulating the "spirit of play" and the transition from childhood to adulthood, Jessica Lang's work for seven dancers is sure to be a thrilling experience. Set to music by the late American jazz composer Chick Corea, this contemporary work is all fun and games, aiming to carry the joy of youth into adulthood.
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Houston Public Works Announces 'Imagine a Day Without Water' TikTok Contest Winners
Houston Public Works announces the winners of the “Imagine a Day Without Water” TikTok Contest.
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Fight for Democracy Get Out to Vote Block Party
Houstonians gathered at Avenida Plaza on Sunday, October 23rd, for a GET OUT TO VOTE …
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Latino Victory Fund Fundraiser With Lin-Manuel Miranda
Gilbert Andrew Garcia, managing partner of Garcia Hamilton and Associates, L.P., and his wife DeeDee …
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Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs
$1 Million Check Presented to Jackson State University During Halftime of 2022 Homecoming Game
Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) has become the largest faith-based financial supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation, as a result of a combination of direct donations, contributions, scholarships and/or waived fees awarded to students from their annual HBCU College Festival exceeding $42 million dollars over the past 20 years.
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Spirit Award Dinner Highlights Family Legacy and Community Spirit by Raising $375,000 in Honor of Houston Hospice
Musical tunes provided by The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University greeted more than 320 guests who gathered at River Oaks Country Club, on October 20 to support Houston Hospice generously.
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Chuck E. Cheese Hosts Halloween-themed "Sensory Sensitive Sunday" in Houston
Spooky season is upon us, but families can party from now until the end of October as every day is Halloween at Chuck E. Cheese’s Halloween Boo-tacular. The Boo-tacular experience includes a spooky new menu including Pumpkin-shaped Pepperoni Pizza and Slime Cookie, Halloween-themed, age-appropriate décor and family-friendly events, happening until Oct. 31.