Here we are after another weekend. This one was special, in that it’s done a number on everyone’s sense of time. The day’s get shorter and the nights get cold, maybe. There is a cool front on its way. That should hit Tuesday night or Wednesday. So, in short, aside from the events we’ve gathered below, nature’s got something in store for us too. Double the good stuff!
Excuse me. Give me a second to get some composure. It’s been a while since I authored one of these articles. That being said, I’ve focused on some “long-term” events for you this afternoon. By that, I mean each event is for this weekend and beyond. Enjoy.
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston has outdone itself with the arrival Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs exhibition. I was lucky enough to be one of the first to view the exhibit. Once the doors open you will be greeted by Harrison Ford and a short description of Egypt and what made their ancient culture great. There is so much to take in, but the MFAH does a great job in setting it up nicely for its patrons. I was amazed at the great condition of all the artifacts and statues. There are over 100 pieces of Egyptian Art, history, and jewelry; it’s definitely worth the price of admission.
This Friday night, Houston will join forces with over 200 cities across the world in casting their vote. Nope, this is not an episode of Dancing With the Stars; this is the Manhattan Short Film Festival. The festival’s mantra is “You Be the Judge,” and they aren’t kidding. For one week, from September 23 through October 2, the festival plays at over 200 venues across the country and asks audience to take an active part in the selection process. Ballots are cast at the end of each screening for attendees to determine the best film, and then tallied-up for a worldwide unveiling of the festival winner, on October 2 in Manhattan.
We’re already well into the week. Your Labor Day was anything but if it was like ours. If you had to be working, we salute you. For the rest of us, it’s time to shake off the rust. You can do it thus-ly.
It’s already the middle of the week. One more day to go. So far all of our previous plans have fallen through, but we’re hoping to start getting to stuff that we schedule for the rest of the week. A likely story…
Let’s get to the stuff happening around town. If we’re missing something email at contact@theloopscoop.com or leave a comment.
I am hosting a dinner party in less than an hour and a half and, as usual, I am running late. Wearing a cocktail dress, flats and no makeup, I speed over to the Glassell School to see how much culture I can possibly soak up in 45 minutes. Hopefully, it’s enough for an article. I throw on a coat I have laying around in my car so I don’t look over the top, park in the very back of the lot since its absolutely packed, and make my way inside.
