ART & ANTIQUESEVENTSThe Urban Market HoustonAntique Show returns Feb. 11-12,

but has re- located to the Bayou

City Event Center. Saturday fea-

tures a special preview event that

includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres

from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets for the all-

day Sunday sale are just $5 (free

for kids) with vendors open 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. The market takes place at

9401 Knight Road, just south of

Loop 610 near Almeda. Be sure to

bring cash and measurements from

home. Food and drink are available

all day Sunday. Information:

www.theurbanmarkethouston.com.

The Houston Modern Markethappens Feb. 24-26 at Winter

Street Studios. This dynamic mar-

ket event features vintage and con-

temporary modern fine art, furni-

ture, jewelry, objects, design, and

architecture. Expect top quality and

variety from the more than 80 ven-

dors and artists. A portion of

Proceeds to benefit Houston Mod,

Preserving our Modern Legacy.

Winter Street Studios is located at

2101 Winter Street, off Sawyer

Street and Washington Avenue.

Information: www.houstonmodern-

market.com, 281.463.8300.

Houston Antiques DealersAssociation hosts its spring show

March 2-4 at the George R. Brown

Convention Center. America’s oldest

association of antiques dealers (estab-

lished in 1964), HADA continues its tra-

dition that gives back to the Houston

community, with a portion of the pro-

ceeds donated to area charities. Shop

the approximately 150 national and

international exhibitor booths with mer-

chandise from around the world.

Discover extraordinary treasures from

museum-worthy furniture to objects of

arts. Information:

www.hadaantiques.com

ARCHITECTUREEVENTSInnovative and earth-minded builder

Dan Phillips of The PhoenixCommotion gives the talk, "Beyond the

Box" on Feb. 21 at Rico’s Grill in The

Woodlands. The Phoenix Commotion is

a building initiative created to prove that

constructing homes with recycled and

salvaged materials has a viable place in

the building industry. The group’s proj-

ects in Huntsville are often wildly cre-

ative, unconventional houses for single

parents, artists, and low-income families

who otherwise wouldn’t be able to own

a home.

The free event includes a net-

working session at 6 p.m., followed

by the speaker at 7 p.m. Sponsors

include The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N,

USGBC Piney Woods, Northwoods

Green, and the Houston Advanced

Research Center. Rico’s Grill is

located at 314 Sawdust Road, The

Woodlands. Information:

281.681.8166,

donnamosher@me.com.

Downtown’s Architecture Center

Houston (ArCH) features Houston20/20 Visions: Ten Years to Claritythrough Feb. 24. The exhibit depicts

what Houstonians consider the most

critical issues challenging our city

today and their ideas to solve them.

This exhibition coincides with the

ongoing blog tenyearstoclarity.org,

that presents these visions from

Houston citizens.

ArCH is located at 315 Capitol,

Suite 120 on the corner of Bagby

and Capitol. Parking is available in

the Hobby Center parking garage

located across the street. The gallery

is open Monday-Thursday 9 to 5 and

Friday 9 to 3. ArCH exhibitions are

free and open to the public.

Information: www.aiahouston.org

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One-of-a-kind finds at the Houston Modern Market, Feb. 24-28.

HOME SHOWSDiscover hundreds of experts, products and services all under one

roof at the Texas Home & Garden Show at Reliant Center, happen-

ing Feb. 10-12. This marks the 26th year for the annual event.

Peruse the thousands of project ideas for home decor, remodeling

and new construction, gardening and landscaping, outdoor living,

pools and spas. Information: www.texashomeandgarden.com.

The 5th Annual Cy-Fair Home & Garden Show takes place Feb. 25-

26 at the Berry Center. The show features an exciting lineup of indus-

try-expert speakers and more than 200 vendors, all showcasing new

products and the latest ideas to spruce up your home’s indoor and

outdoor spaces. The event also includes a farmers market and recy-

cling station, offering electronics recycling and paper shredding.

Information: www.cyfairhomeandgarden.com.

CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impressive

variety of classes at The Arbor Gate. Gaye Hammond leads a class on

Rose Pruning Feb. 18, offering expert advice on the how, when and

where to prune. On Feb. 25, experts Tom LeRoy and Bill Adams teach a

fun and informative class on Vegetable Gardening. Information:

281.351.8851 or www.arborgate.com.

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, features a workshop on Planting aHummingbird Feeder Hanging Basket on Feb 26. Our recent cycles of

freezes and droughts have reduced natural nectar sources. Learn how to

grow a dozen different native plants whose flowers provide nectar for the

thirsty Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Plants profiled by the instructor will

include several species appropriate for a hanging basket. Participants get

to prepare and take home a hummingbird feeder hanging basket. Cost is

$45 for members; $55 for non-members. Information: 713.681.8433,

www.HoustonArboretum.org.

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