Classical Christmas

Make your plans now for a special performance by Earl y Music Southwest, an international collaboration of baroque musicians. This event will be held at the elegant Rienzi, a John Staub designed home. Opened to the public in 1999, Rienzi is the center for European decorative arts at the MFAH, comprising a remarkable art collection, a house, and gardens. A wine and light hors d'oeuvres reception will follow the performance. Reservations and advanced tickets are required.

Call 713-639-7800 for more information. Admission is $20 per person.


Sunday, December 20
Two performances: 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
1406 Kirby Drive
http://www.mfah.org/rienzi

Joyful Noise




We're all busy with holiday shopping, parties, and decorating. So give yourself, and some very deserving Houstonians, a gift, by purchasing the Star of Hope mission Christmas CD. Great Day Houston's Debra Duncan is one of the featured singers, along with two Grammy winners. Every purchase benefits the Star Of Hope mission, helping provide services for homeless men, women, and children. Available at bb1classics, or online at Great Day Houston. $13.99

www.khou.com/great-day

bb1 Classic
1101-06 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 713.395.0830
2001 West Gray, Houston, Texas 77019 713.942.7565
http://www.bb1classic.com/

Hotel Sorella

Need some R&R during the holidays? Slip away to the new Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE for some alone time with that special someone. It's a sleek boutique hotel, and apartment building, in the state's richest zip code.

You can shop and dine in some hip new restaurants like Eddie V's, Straits, or take in a dinner and movie at the Studio Movie Grill. You may never want to leave the hotel, with their cozy rooms, glamorous pool, and yummy restaurants; Bistro Alex, MonnaLisa, or Cafe Rose.

After a stay here, you'll be ready to face the festivities again!


Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE
800 West Sam Houston Parkway N
Building 9
Houston, Texas 77024
http://www.hotelsorella-citycentre.com/