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Events on Friday, March 24, 2023

Friday, March 24, 2023

Friday, March 24 at 7:00 PM

7:00 PM
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A REDM Gala celebrating freedom

Join us for a spectacular night of cultural celebration that traces the roots of flamenco and jazz — art forms that emerged as forms of self-expression. Come experience flamenco as you have never experienced before and travel on a journey while you help to raise funds to fight human and sex trafficking.

Featuring:

Performances by Mercy Saez , Bianca Rodriguez and Nino de los Reyes . Nino de los Reyes is a Grammy Winning flamenco dancer. Additional performances by vocalist Celia Cellars and acclaimed and world renowned flamenco guitarrist Juani de la Isla . Culinary delights that whet appetites from Tapaellas Libations that entice with fabulous sangria A truly memorable, magical night!

100% of all profits from this event benefit RedM !

Let’s work together to rescue survivors from the tyranny of trafficking and shine light on this cause. All proceeds benefit redM ’s mission of creating an equitable society by combating human sex trafficking.Read more

Friday, March 24 at 7:30 PM

7:30 PM
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a comedy by Jean-Pierre Martinez

Plagio ( Cheaters ) is a rather amoral take on the literary world.

Since the publication of his first novel, Alex, the recipient of a prestigious award, has been basking in his reputation as an author in vogue while collecting his copyright money. He is about to become the recipient of the Cruz de Caballeros de las Artes y las Letras Award bestowed by the Ministry of Culture. His wife Gloria, whose fortune and connections played a big role in enhancing his reputation is helping him get his speech ready for the ceremony. However, this is exactly the moment when Alex receives the unexpected visit of an unknown woman who could put his “success story” in jeopardy.Read more

Friday, March 24 at 8:00 PM

8:00 PM
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Written by and Starring Mary Hooper, Directed by Ted Swindley

EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND

World Premiere of an exciting new play by a Legendary Houston Theatre Artist!

The Book of Mary (It Costs a Lot to Be Real) , is an autobiographical one-woman show, written by and starring Houston’s own Mary Hooper , and directed by Ted Swindley , founder of Houston’s STAGES theatre and author of the popular musical, Always…Patsy Cline . It’s a raucous ride: from her Beaumont beginnings as a shy child of deaf parents, her timely escape to the gay neighborhood of Montrose in the 70s and 80s, to her adventures onstage in Houston’s way off Broadway theatre scene. Both funny and poignant, The Book of Mary is a love letter to the diva in us all.

The Book of Mary is made possible by the generosity of Sue Smith.Read more