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PUBLISHER M.A. Haines

EDITOR Lisa June

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CONTENTS Publisher’s Letter 6

Intown Influential 8

Arts & Events 12 - 16

The Buzz 17

Ten Historical 18 - 19 Houston Saloons

BethieLife 20 - 21 Trends for Fall 2014

The Game 22 - 23

4 Steps to Consider 24 - 25 When Planning a Home Renovation

AIA Houston 26 - 27 2014 Design Awards

Financial Focus 28 - 29

The Buzz 30Beth Muecke at The Black Labrador. Photo by Simon Gentry

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Lance RosmarinRealtor

[email protected] Westheimer – River Oaks Penthouse

The Regency House in River Oaks has four distinctive Penthouse suites available for purchase. The loft-like 3 bedroom North suite (SOLD) features spectacular views of River Oaks. The 3 bedroom East suite, architecturally crafted by Carlos Jimenez, has a dynamic view of the downtown skyline. The 2 bedroom West suite features a gas fireplace and amazing sunsets. The 1 bedroom South suite has a balcony overlooking the private 2 acre park. Regency House residents are only steps away from Upper Kirby’s finest restaurants and shopping, including West Ave directly next door.

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A recent ad displayed in newspapers and media locally and nationally by the Dallas Mass transit system, Dart, bragging about their connections to DFW Airport, is the last straw. Those who voted and won the rights to

build a viable light rail system over ten years ago should be up in arms. Dallas, our nemesis to the north, is strutting their light rail (with federally funding) accomplishment as a newfound marketing advantage over Houston. We should not take this lightly.

If we want to continue as a thriving, international, metropolitan city, a better mass transit plan is imperative. A few new bus routes up and down Post Oak is not a plan for achieving first class mobility. I know buses are great, but buses have to deal with a lot of the same traffic maneuvering that cars do. People don’t enjoy riding busses as much as they do rail. Houston’s inner city development with the number of high rises, mid rises and townhomes under construction will crowd our streets even more.

Imagine what New York City would be without their subway system, which incidentally moves five million people a day.

Chicago’s ”L” system (which is short for el meaning elevated) was started in 1892, and evolved to include subways and grade level rail that accommodated property owners needs, while not stifling the city’s growth. DC, St. Louis and even Los Angeles, a car city like Houston, have all expanded their light rail. Need I go on.

We built a tunnel underground downtown Houston and helped put a man on the moon, can’t we figure out an optimal way to develop this key component of a world class city. Dallas already is the fourth busiest international airport in the US and this can only bolster their position. Visitors who arrive from overseas are use to mass transit. Our continuance of a policy that involves widening more freeways is simply not the solution. There is no land in the inner city to expand roads. There is plenty of blame to go around for our ineptness, and Dallas should be commended. “The great international cities are connected cities,” proclaims Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings.

I know we love our cars, but Houston, we do have a problem, and it is more traffic with no end in sight.

Houston, We Do Have a Problem

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New DigsTDECU (Texas Dow Employees Credit

Union) Stadium is finally here. Housing the John O’Quinn field, the new stadium opens

Labor Day weekend and surely will contribute to the memory banks over the years for Uni-versity of Houston students alumni and fans.

Built in18 months at a cost of 180 million with TDECU contributing 15 million over

ten years for the naming rights.The stadium features 26 sold out luxury suites and a great view of downtown. Also, (below) the Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre on campus will host the Alley Theatre’s productions for the 2014-215 season while it undergoes renovations.

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Texas Artists

It’s only fitting to have a bigger home for a growing list of contem-

porary Texas artists. William Reaves Fine Art located at 2143 Westheimer

directly across from the St. Anne Catholic Church, has doubled their

size in their new location.Two of the state’s most notable modernists will open the new digs with Pursuit

of the Sublime: The Art of David Cargill and Richard Stout. Both are from Beaumont and later returned to Texas. They each left to pursue

higher learning with Stout attending the Art Institute of Chicago, and Cargill matriculating to the Pratt

Institute and Cranbrook Academy of Art. Exhibition runs September 12

through October 25 and an opening reception is September 13.

David Cargill, Trio, 1966, bronze.

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you plan to take in a cultural event in Houston this season you won’t be alone.

According to the Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, you’ll be one of 9.2 million people enjoying the arts in Houston this year.

You probably already know that the city is home to world-class professional arts organizations — everything from ballet and opera to early music ensembles and experimental theaters. Here’s a look at some of the performances, exhibits, film festivals and more that are coming up for the 2014- 2015 season.

“I’m really looking forward to a few performances this season!” says Lynn Lane, a professional photographer who specializes in shooting dance, theater and opera.

“I’m very excited about the Houston Grand Opera’s offerings including the second part of The Ring Cycle, Die Walküre; Cosi fan tutte; as well as Sweeney Todd.” Lane adds. “Honestly, the whole season looks great! For dance, NobleMotion’s collaboration with Musiqa in the spring promises to be fantastic. Karen Stokes Dance will be coming on strong with her presentation of Dance, Film and Conversation in September. For music, David Dove’s ongoing Monday night series, They, Who Sound at AvantGarden is a true treasure in Houston of experimental/improvised music.”

Houston Grand Opera is just one of the organizations that resides in the downtown Theater District. In this 17-block area you’ll find Houston Ballet, the Hobby Center for Performing Arts — featuring locally produced musical theater by Theatre Under the

Houston continues its world class ascent in the arts world with the fabulous season ahead.

by Marene Gustin

Stars and Broadway touring shows, plus other venues hosting Da Camera, Houston Symphony and the Society for the Performing Arts. The venerable Alley Theatre is also located here but major renovations are being done to the building this season so all of the Alley’s shows for the 2014-2015 season are being held at the University of Houston Theatre.

Things to watch for are the symphony concert featuring Itzhak Perlman playing violin and conducting next February; Society for the Performing Arts presentation of the National Acrobats of China this October; and Houston Ballet’s world premiere of a new Romeo and Juliet next spring.

Artistic Director Stanton Welch thinks his new version of the classic will be the highlight of the season.

“Romeo and Juliet is a milestone work, a benchmark for a choreographer,” he says. “I’ve never created a work inspired by Shakespeare’s dramas before. Prokofiev’s score is so exquisitely evocative, with such a strong sense of the individual characters. There are parts of the score that are so moving and emotional that they can bring one to tears.”

The Houston Ballet offers up its fall mixed repertory program titled From Houston to the World with ballets choreographed for Houston Ballet dancers. Finnish choreographer Jorma Elo brings wit and humor to the extreme virtuosity that he demands in ONE/end/ONE. Edwaard Liang’s deeply spiritual ballet Murmuration also returns. Closing the program is Stanton Welch’s vivid interpretation of the third act of Paquita. The Houston Ballet will give six performances

FALL INTO THEARTS

Houston Symphony Orchestra in the Majestic Theater, 1915. Photo by DeMarler Studio.

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of From Houston to the World at Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston.

Not far from the Theater District you’ll find Houston’s renowned Museum District. Around the verdant Hermann Park you’ll find 19 member institutions including the gorgeous new Asia Society Texas Center, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, the Children’s Museum of Houston and the John C. Freeman Weather Museum as well as famous art institutions like the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science with its amazing permanent dinosaur hall and a current exhibit featuring Bulgari jewelry of the rich and famous.

And then there is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: one of the largest art museums in the southwest with several buildings on the campus including an art school, film theater and sculpture garden.

Now through January of next year you can see one of the most fabulous exhibits of Islamic art in the Caroline Wiess Law Building. A collaboration between the MFAH and the privately held al-Sabah Collection, one of the greatest collections of Islamic art in the world, will showcase some 60 objects, ranging from carpets, ceilings and architectural fragments to exquisite ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, scientific instruments and manuscripts in this exhibit.

But more than just soaking up the visual arts, there are also special events the MFAH offers.

At MFAH’s Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens — a short drive from the Museum District — you can enjoy the Texas Children’s Art Festival on September 27. It’s a family-friendly afternoon where the kids can participate in art-making workshops and see blacksmiths, wood makers and potter demonstrations.

And at Rienzi, the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts and paintings, you can enjoy the Early Music Southwest Sunday concerts in October, February and May.

“Early Music Southwest is an international collaboration of Baroque music professionals, specializing in chamber music from the 17th -and 18th-centuries on original instruments,” says Sara Edwards, public programs coordinator at Rienzi. “Guests enjoy the beautiful sounds of the antique instruments among the glittering Rienzi ballroom followed by a wine and cheese reception. It’s an afternoon to delight all of your senses.”

The MFAH also offers film screenings at the Brown Auditorium Theater but there are also several film festivals in Houston worthy of note: everything from Iranian, comedy, Jewish and Texas filmmaker fests.

So whatever cultural craving you have, be it dance, visual arts, music, film or theater, you’ll find it in Houston this season

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MUSEUMSMUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTONRecent Accessions in DesignCharles Marville: Photographer of ParisOngoing through September 14Featuring over 100 photographs spanning an entire career will delight professionals and amateurs alike.

Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country HouseOngoing through September 21An assembly of nearly 200 objects from one of the most extensive British art collections, brings to life the famous home of England’s first prime minister, Sir Robert Walpole.

Contemporary Art: Selections from the Museum’s CollectionOngoing through September 21This exhibit ranges from favorites Andy Warhol to new major acquisitions Including the monumental canvas by Julie Mehretu depicting the chaos of the Arab Spring.

Arts of Islamic Lands: Selections from The al-Sabah Collection, KuwaitOngoing through January 4, 2015More than 60 examples from the 8th to 18th century culled from one of the largest Islamic art collections in the world.

Europe 1900 -1975: Selections from the Museum’s CollectionOngoing through January 2015Highlights include works on paper from Pablo Picasso and first time exhibits in Houston from Anthony Caro and Judit Reigl.

Silver: An American Art-Selections from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Opens August 30 through February 15, 2015Works from American silversmiths and silver companies such as Gorham and Tiffany.

Shadows on the Wall: Cameraless Photography from 1851 to TodayOpens August 31 through November 30Ranging from a few inches to twenty- five feet in size, this installation of images may induce a new generation of artists and photographers.

Monet and the Seine: Impressions of a RiverOpens October 26 through February 1, 2015Over 50 paintings from French Master Claude Monet on loan from locations around the world.

Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty,1392-1910Opens October 30 through January 11, 2015

CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON

Art On The Lawn: Joseph HavelOngoing through April 30, 2015The third Installation from Joseph Havel includes an “endless column” of books in the center of the Museum’s lawn.

More Real Than Reality Itself Ongoing through September 21Video based works that include poetry and suggestions of alternative futures.

Right Here, Right Now: Houston Ongoing through November 30Solo presentations by artists living in Houston and illustrating the city’s increasing importance as a global art center.

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTONCurrent Exhibits“Life: Survivor Portraits”Ongoing through October 12

Permanent Exhibits

Bearing Witness: A Community RemembersWorld War ll Holocaust RailcarDestroyed Community MemorialDanish Rescue Boat from World War ll

THE MENIL COLLECTION

A Thin Wall of Air: Charles JamesOngoing through September 7Exploring the selection of personal

designs for John and Dominique de menil by couturier Charles james

Dario Robleto: The Boundary of Life is Quietly CrossedOngoing through January 11, 2015The sculpture inquires the history of the human heart with this site specific project

Experiment with Truth: Gandhi and Images of NonviolenceOpens October 2 through February 1, 2015130 works from artists from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe exploring the Gandhi’s ethics of “satyagraha,” or non-violence.

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE

Special Exhibits

Battleship Texas Ongoing through November 16Features 60 artifacts paying homage to the only battleship to serve in both World Wars

ARTS EVENTS&

Andy Warhol, Sunset. The Menil Collection

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Gemstone CarvingsHarold Van Pelt transforms solid quartz, rock crystal and agate gemstones into works of art.

Bulgari: 130 Years of Masterpieces Over 150 pieces from the famed jewelry designs including pieces from the Elizabeth Taylor collection.

Shark!Ongoing through March 22, 2015

Faberge; from A Snowflake To An IcebergOpens September 19500 jeweled treasures from the 1800’s with the Russian overview of their Russian history along with some of their stunning Easter eggs.

Permanent Exhibits

Alfred C. Glassell,Jr. Hall

Hall of Ancient Egypt

Morian Hall of Paleontology

Cullen Hall of Gems & Minerals

Wiess Energy Hall

Lester & Sue Smith Gem Vault

John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas

Frensley/Graham Hall of African Wildlife

Welch Wall of Chemistry

Earth Forever

Strake Hall of Malacology

Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife

ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER

Exhibits

Transcendent Deities of India: The Everyday Occurence of the DivineOngoing through September 14This exhibition features modern and contemporary representations of these Hindu gods and goddesses.

Kirk Pedersen: Urban AsiaOngoing through January 4, 2015.Although trained as a painter, Pedersen explores urban Asia through a camera lens.

On Traditions Transfigured: The Noh Masks of Bidou YamaguchiOpens October 25, 2014 – February 8, 2015.Inspired by centuries of Japanese Noh theater, contemporary works by artist Bidou Yamaguchi.

MUSICAPOLLO CHAMBER PLAYERS

Bohemian Inception, American InspirationSeptember 21

ARS LYRICA

Flying HighSeptember 7 Hobby Center

DA CAMERA CHAMBER MUSIC AND JAZZ

The Birth of the String Quartet: Haydn Discovery and BeethovenSt. Lawrence String QuartetSeptember 27

WORTHAM THEATER

Chick CoreaOctober 10

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

Welcome, Andres September 12Free concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Opening Night With AndresSeptember 13Jones Hall

Fiesta Sinfonica With AndresSeptember 14Free Concert at Jones Hall

Jason Alexander September 5-7Music and laughs reminiscing about his career in stage and screen.

Watts Plays Rachmaninoff September 19-21

TV’s Greatest Hits September 26-28

Sarah Chang Plus Copland September 2,4,5

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“A Killer Comedy”Opens September 10th through October 5thAlfred Hitchcock’s 1935 adventure film turned comedy.

ALLEY THEATER

All Shows at the University of Houston’sLyndall Finley Wortham Theatre“The Old Friends”Ongoing through September 7th

“Dracula” Opens October 8 through November 2

THE CATASTROPHIC THEATRE

“Detroit’Opens September 26 through October 18

THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE

“Women in the Pitt”Previews September 13,14, 17Opens September 18 through October 12

MAIN STREET THEATER

“Peace in Our Time”Opens September 18 through October 1

MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER

Stages Repertory Theatre“Full Gallop” Vogue editor is fired and tries to forge new ventureOngoing through September 14

“Marie Antoinette”Opens October 8 through November 2

STARK NAKED THEATRE COMPANY

“The God Game”Opens September 4 through 20

THE HOBBY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

Broadway at The Hobby“Anything Goes”Opens October 14 through 19

THEATRE LAB HOUSTON

Theatre Under The Stars“Victor/Victoria”Opens September 16 through 28

THE MUSIC BOX THEATER

“Damaged Divas of the Decades”Opens September 13 through October 24

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Lori Agrons and Lisa Hawthorne

Julianna Moorad, Hallie Vanderhider, and Elin Jackson

WOMEN OF WARDROBE’S ANNUAL SUMMER SOIREE AT TOOTSIES

Over 250 gathered at Tootsies to support the mission of Dress for Success Houston.The ladies of Women of Wardrobe (WOW) enjoyed hip sips, light bites and shopping while mingling with fashion designer and Black Halo co-owner Laurel Berman.

Emcee Rachel McNeill (KPRC) kept the women engaged with her passionate words about WOW. The event also featured San Antonio jewelry designer Claudia Lobão, who donated a fabulous piece to the door prizes.

WOW’s goal is to assist Dress for Success Houston through involvement and volunteerism to support the overall mission of helping underserved women in our community. Each membership fee is used to purchase a new suit and accessories for a Dress for Success Houston client.

For more information, please visit www.dfshouston.org or call 713.957.3779.

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Brittany Boone and Kate Blue

Elizabeth Graham, Jasmine Taillon, and Lauren Granello

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Ten Historical Houston Saloons

TK Bitterman’s - 2010 West Alabama. Last, but not least is a tiny bar nicknamed “the baseball bar.” Cubs fan and owner Kent Marshall, located here from Chicago in the eighties when there was a fierce rivalry between the Astros and Cubbies. Today, it still has the cub memorabilia and homey feel due to being in a house. Good music and a neighborhood institution for almost thirty years. Not easy to find.

Gingerman - 5607 Morningside. On a recent Wednesday night this place was bustling with Rice students and many after hour workers. Try a bratwurst and a pint of one of the too many to count offerings from the bar served in bottles and on tap. Live music on Thursdays and a relaxing patio in Rice Village make this place pretty sweet.

Kay’s Lounge - 2324 Bissonnet. Is one of our oldest, ageless wonders with new owners, the Hefley’s, of Firehouse fame. Step back in time to 1944 when this pace started, for not much has changed. A few new craft beers and a huge screen for sporting events. Plenty of room outside on the picnic tables to enjoy a cigar.

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La Carafe - 813 Congress. Official title holder for the oldest bar in Houston.The building is also the oldest commercial building in the city. The two story bar is at full capacity on the weekends, but quiet and laid back during the week. There are lots of great stories about the old art on the walls and the patrons will fill you in. Not a huge selection of beer or wine, but who cares. Way cool.

Alice’s Long Tall Texan - 4904 Main St. Not a real old pub feel like many on the list, this is like a dance hall setting.Texan to the core.The Heights location serves its funkiness well. Cheap cold beer is the theme, so don’t expect to see a row of craft beers on tap. It’s Lone Star and Shiner. For those missing Blanco’s since its demise, this may be your place.

The Black Labrador - 4100 Montrose Boulevard at Richmond. Opened in 1986 and formerly was part of a church. Rraditional English fare is served daily for lunch and dinner which makes this as much a restaurant as a pub. There is a not so staid private room available for parties and a giant chess board outside which is also a patio. Come have a Pimm’s cup and sit by one of the fireplaces.

The Richmond Arms Pub - 5920 Richmond. One of the few remaining establishments from the old “Richmond Strip,” recently celebrated their 30th anniversary.This is a sports bar extraordinaire and this pub caters to futbol and football. Lunch special Monday through Friday and great happy hour prices for tap beer. Open daily at 11am til 2pm.

Leon’s Lounge - 1006 McGowen. Also housed in one of Houston’s oldest buildings although it doesn’t look like it with the exception of the stained glass. This midtown area is on the rise and the new owners have spruced up the place. Specials include steak nite on Wednesdays. Some interesting concoctions are served at the bar and they may play your old records if there isn’t a DJ playing. Open 2pm to 2am daily.

Griff’s - 3416 Roseland. The famed Irish bar claims to be the oldest sports bar in Houston. Started back in 1965 when Michael Griffin first opened what he called, and still is a neighborhood bar in Montrose. Not a lot has been done to the place except a lot of partying. Good food which includes daily lunch specials such as $1.00 tacos on Mondays.

Kenneally’s Irish Pub - 2111 S. Shepherd. The late John Flowers started his neighborhood bar in 1983 and claims to have brought Chicago pizza and Irish music to Houston. The family carries on the tradition of great food, song and drink with a superb jukebox and pizza that may be the best in the city. For real.

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by Beth Muecke

BethielifeTRENDS FOR FALL 2014

As a fashion blogger, its my job to keep up with the season's trends... It seems like there are more than the usual number of trends this year for Fall 2014. Well, that's a good thing because it offers a little something for everybody. This fall's trends are all

over the map too... from puffy vests (which I wore in the 70's) to bold colors to winter pastels to black and white. It would be hard to site all of them, so I am going to profile 10 of my favorites, many of which I already wear and love.

1. 60's mod look 2. Mixing prints or mixing textures 3. Lumberjack chic/plaid 4. Novelty prints 5. Ballet pink 6. Upscale Goth 7. Santa Fe 8. Caged heels 9. Sportswear look 10. Sheer

You can pick up a few of these pieces and incorporate them into your wardrobe for a quick update for fall. Many of these looks showed up on the runways of renowned designers, but you can also search for a less expensive similarity. Remember that fashion is personal... a reflection of what’s currently trending along with a reflection of your own individual style. I think the most interesting women are those that let their personalities show through their clothes and not the reverse. I didn’t list this, but fall is always the time to pick up a couple new pair of jeans as well.

My blog is Bethielife.com and be sure to check out my SHOP page where I offer several of these looks for reasonable prices.

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The Texans 2nd year safety from the University of South Carolina will be counted on in a big way this season in order for the Texans to shore up their defense. Swearinger will be hosting the players show on ESPN 97.5 FM this season.

Fred: Joining us now will be the man that will be hosting ESPN 97.5 player’s show, Houston Texans safety D.J. Swearinger. How are you sir?

D.J.: I’m doing great man, how are yall doing?

A.J: Were good man. What are you doing up there in Denver? We were worried maybe some of you guys got your hands on some legal weed

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The Game

by AJ Hoffman and Fred Faour

D.J. SWEARINGERAN INTERVIEW WITH

while you were up there and missed your call in.

D.J: No man, no, none of that

A.J: Good to hear because if you are suspended you do us no good having a show with you, I gotta tell ya.

D.J: Say what?

A.J: If you get suspended it does our show no good, if you’re suspended from the league.

D.J: yeah I can’t do none of that.

A.J: How is it working against guys like Peyton Manning and having an opportunity to go against him in practice this week?

D.J: It feels great man. A lot of guys don’t get this opportunity to practice three days against Peyton and then play him again on Saturday. It’s been great competition. I actually picked him off today, and I feel good about that, picking off one of the greatest of all time. So it felt great and I look forward to more competition.

Fred: A lot of coaches and GM’s say the second year is the biggest for a football player. How do you see things differently now that you’re in year two and in your second camp?

D.J: Extremely different man. The experience is huge. You never know how big the experience is until you really get into it the next year. This year I see things a lot quicker, I got a feel for the game. Those ten games that I started last year really helped me a lot with my knowledge of the game and with my study habits that I picked up from guys like Daniel Manning and Ed Reed. I studied those guys and saw how they did things and I approach this offseason with the same mindset and it has helped me tremendously this camp.

AJ: Obviously last year was probably not what you expected when you got drafted to the Houston Texans. You probably expected you would play for a pretty good team and probably make the playoffs early on. What was the feeling for you that you took away from last season and what do

you think you guys have done to address that going into this year?

DJ: I took a lot from last season. We went 2 and 14 and that’s something I have never been used to and I’ve never done in my life. It was a tight experience, not on the good side, but I learned a lot loosing 14 games straight. Having to come week in and week out, this is the game that will turn it around and then falling short again. But it made a lot of guys stronger and it made our fire stronger this year. Losing 14 games you never want to go back to that feeling. We got that taste in our mouth. We got a new coach. Coach OB is a great coach, we all like him and we like the direction we're going in and we be working everyday to get better and to get where we want to get.

Fred: That’s DJ Swearinger, Houston Texans safety. He will be hosting ESPN 97.5 players show with us.

You can follow DJ on twitter @JungleBoi_swag. BOI on Jungle Boy. DJ looking forward to working with you and get ready for the season man.

DJ: Alright, appreciate it. Looking forward to working with you also.

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4 Steps to Consider When Planning a Home RenovationBy Vernon Caldera for The Red Vault

Are you thinking about a home renovation? Consider these helpful tips to make your project flow as smoothly as possible.

START BY DAYDREAMING. Think of everything you ever wanted for your space. This is the stage where the sky is the limit. Go to your favorite bars, restaurants and shops to get inspired. Be sure to include your best friends and plan “looking” activities. Go to TheRedVault.com to see room ideas from Houston interior designers. We recommend collecting as many images of inspiration rooms as possible.

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2 3 4SET A BUDGET. Your budget should include material and labor costs and will help set the timeline of your renovation. If there are some things that you will be doing for yourself, make sure to do your research. Sometimes it costs less to hire a professional. Regardless of who does the work, setting a budget will guide the entire process so you want to be realistic about costs. Remodeling.com puts the average major kitchen remodel in Texas at $54,000. A minor remodel of the same room costs just over $18,000. Investing in your home is smart because most of the renovation costs can be recouped when you are ready to sell.

GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME TO ALLOW FOR UNFORESEEN PROBLEMS. A lot can go wrong during a renovation that can set your schedule back. It is good to allow some cushion for these types of problems and not to be surprised when they do happen. Even the best planned renovations will encounter some unexpected issues along the way, which leads us to our next great piece of advice.

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HIRE A PROFESSIONAL. When problems arise, a professional will have experience with such issues and minimize the time spent on delays. A professional will help you turn your ideas into an executable design and provide valuable experience. They will manage the whole project and keep you on track. He/she will also help you set a more accurate budget and timeline as well as manage subcontractors such as plumbers, electricians and carpenters. Hiring a professional will ultimately save you money by reducing the cost of mistakes. The important thing is to be able to trust your interior designer and give them the authority to make decisions on your behalf. Visit The Red Vault for some of Houston’s best interior designers.

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REAL ESTATE

TANIGUCHI & ASSOCIATES, WITH KENDALL/HEATON ASSOCIATES, AND GEOFFREY BRUNE, FAIAAsia Society Texas CenterArchitectural Design Team: Taniguchi & Associates, with Kendall/Heaton Associates, and Geoffrey Brune, FAIAClient or Developer: Asia Society TexasClient’s Project Manager: Project Control HoustonContractor: W. S. Bellow ConstructionStructural Engineer: Ingenium

ARCHITECTURE LESSTHAN 50,000 SQUARE FEET

ENERGY ARCHITECTUREGewinner ResidenceArchitectural Design Team: Jim Gewinner and Amanda SmithContractor: Jim GewinnerStructural Engineer: Smith Structural Engineers

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

MURPHY MEARS ARCHITECTS WITH WM. T. CANNADY, FAIAZaguan HouseArchitectural Design Team: Murphy Mears Architects with Wm. T.Cannady, FAIAClient or Developer: Stephen & Elizabeth BrickerContractor: Gabriel HomesStructural Engineer: Matrix Structural Engineers


LOJO ARCHITECTURENested HouseArchitectural Design Team: Matthew Johnson, Jason Logan, Josh Robbins, & Michael VivianoClient or Developer: Kairat Sydykova & Dilyara SydykovaContractor: Streva ConstructionStructural Engineer: Insight Structures


The American Institute of Architects, recognizes design excellence in architecture, residential architecture, interior architecture, restoration/renovation, and urban design. Criteria to be used by the jury include quality of design, resolution of the program idea, sustainable responsibility, innovation, thoughtfulness, and technique.

The winners of the 2014 Houston Design Awards were announced last month at the Houston Petroleum Club.

Jurors Wendy Evans Joseph, FAIA (Cooper Joseph Studio, New York City); Matt Kreilich, AIA (Snow Kreilich Architects, Minneapolis); and Jing Liu (SO - IL, Brooklyn) deliberated the 108 submittals to declare this years winners. The list includes three firms, Kirksey, Murphy Mears and Kinneymorrow who are repeat winners from last years list. Here is a sample of some of the residential projects. For a complete list go to www.houstonintown .com

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KINNEYMORROW ARCHITECTUREDecatur Street Renovation & AdditionArchitectural Design Team: Taryn Kinney and Michael MorrowClient or Developer: Karine and Carl HollimonContractor: Jim BlackStructural Engineer: Insight Structures

KINNEYMORROW ARCHITECTUREDaryl Howard ArtArchitectural Design Team: Taryn Kinney and Michael MorrowClient or Developer: Daryl HowardContractor: Chuck Lemmond, Bear Creek HomesStructural Engineer: Duffy Engineering

STERN AND BUCEK ARCHITECTSC. Milby Dow ResidenceArchitectural Design Team: David Bucek, Daniel Hall, Jesse Cheng, Chisun Rees, Danny RiggContractor: Mainland ConstructionStructural Engineer: DaRam Engineers

RENOVATION/RESTORATION

RENOVATION/RESTORATION

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

An individual becomes eligible to

receive social security benefits by

accumulating 40 social security credits.

A maximum of 4 credits can be earned

in a calendar year. Credits are obtained based upon

annual earnings. In 2014, one credit is earned for

each $1,160 of wages, so a person earning $4,640

in 2014, even if all of the wages are earned in one

quarter, receives 4 social security credits for the year.

Once determined eligible to receive social security

retirement benefits, average indexed monthly

earnings (AIME) must be calculated. AIME is

determined by averaging the 35 highest earnings

years (adjusted for inflation) and then dividing by 12.

If a person works less than 35 years, the missing years

count as zeroes.

The next step in determining social security retirement

benefits is calculating the primary insurance amount

(PIA). The first $767 of AIME is multiplied by 90%,

the next $3,857 of AIME is multiplied by 32%, and

the amount over $4,624 of AIME is multiplied by

15%. The total is then added. The primary insurance

amount is the retirement benefit an individual will

receive at full retirement age.

Full retirement age for individuals born between 1943

and 1954 is 66. Full retirement age will eventually

reach age 67 for individuals born in 1960 or later.

If an individual commences benefits prior to full

retirement age, the PIA will be reduced based upon

the number of months benefits are commenced

prior to full retirement age. At age 62, the earliest

age at which retirement benefits can be received, an

individual will receive approximately 75% of the amount

that would have been received at full retirement age.

If an individual delays receiving benefits beyond full

retirement age, delayed retirement credits are applied

up to age 70. Delayed retirement credits increase the

primary insurance amount by 8% simple interest each

year, and are prorated monthly if delayed for less than a

full year. By delaying receipt of retirement benefits until

age 70, an individual can receive 132% of the amount

they would have received at full retirement age.

Individuals can file for retirement benefits based upon

their own earnings record or that of their spouse. The

maximum spousal benefit is equal to 50% of the other

spouse’s primary insurance amount. If a spouse elects

CALCULATING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

to receive a spousal benefit prior to attaining full

retirement age, the benefit is reduced. Delayed

retirement credits are not available with respect to

spousal benefits.

See your financial planner for details!

Christopher J. Maurer, J.D., CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Bellaire, with over 20 years of experience. He can be reached at 713-667-4884 or www.parkplacefinancial.co

This material is intended for educational

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is derived from sources deemed to be reliable

but cannot be guaranteed. Securities and

advisory services offered through SagePoint

Financial, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance

services offered through Park Place Financial,

which is not affiliated with SagePoint Financial

or registered as a broker-dealer or investment

advisor. SagePoint Financial, Inc. does not offer

tax or legal advice. Legal advice provided by

Christopher J. Maurer. 6300 West Loop S, Suite

690, Bellaire, Texas 77401 (713) 667-4884.

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Securities and advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Park Place Financial, which is not affiliated with SagePoint Financial or registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. SagePoint Financial, Inc. does not offer tax or legal

advice. Legal advice provided by Christopher J. Maurer. 6750 West Loop S, Suite 920, Bellaire, Texas 77401(713) 667-4884.

Securities and advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Park Place Financial, which is not affiliated with SagePoint Financial or registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. SagePoint Financial, Inc. does not offer tax or legal

advice. Legal advice provided by Christopher J. Maurer. 6750 West Loop S, Suite 920, Bellaire, Texas 77401(713) 667-4884.

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Roger Plank

Chad Pitt, Lauren Finkelstein, and Drew Rodgers

Ron Trevino, Cleverley Stone, and Michael Garfield

Demetra Fountain & Karicia Hill

Cornelia & Meredith Long

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BUZZBy Lindsay Mowad

Robert Davenport & Leisa Holland-Nelson

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Susan Rosen & Russel Weil

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HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS KICKOFF PARTY

Local Pour in River Oaks hosted the annual Houston Restaurant Weeks Kickoff Party. The city wide event is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank, a month-long event from Aug. 1st to Sept. 1st, 2014 that benefits the Houston Food Bank.

Houston Restaurant Weeks was established in 2003 by restaurant correspondent and philanthropist Cleverley Stone.

Jessica Blanchard, Evgeny Kasilnikov, and Jason Ergen

ALLEY THEATRE CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING FOR HISTORIC RENOVATION

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS Roger Plank and Meredith Long, Chairman Emeritus, celebrated the groundbreaking for the first extensive renovation of one of Houston’s most iconic buildings since its opening in 1968 . Roger Plank, Co-chairman of the Alley Theatre Capital Campaign, shattered a column on the Hubbard Stage, signifying the beginning of the Alley’s $46.5 million renovation. The Alley Theatre will perform their 2014-2015 season at the University of Houston (UH), on its main campus, as its downtown theatre undergoes an extensive renovation. Photo credit: Priscilla Dickson

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