Rienzi Family Day in the Gardens
Enjoy some of the last few days of cooler Houston weatherâyou know, when you go outside for more than five minutes and not sweatâand head to Family Day in the gardens of MFAH satellite, Rienzi. Download this map and challenge the fam to a game of Rienzi-style âI Spyâ to find some of the gardenâs most iconic landmarks. If youâd rather opt for a less competitive activity (if family game night causes grudges), pick up the free craft project: Make a âpocket pressâ to save any cool leaves or flowers you may come across. Rienzi docents will also be stationed around the gardens to impart some of their art knowledge and Rienzi history on you. Access to the gardens is free, but if you want to tour the house, please purchase tour tickets in advance.
In the continuing pandemic when all stages are shuttered, the only refuge we have as theatergoers is to watch the computer screen.
At best, theaters are attempting to employ their actors and stagehands and provide us with much needed diversion. Unfortunately they haven t as yet conquered that dreaded Hollywood Squares look which has plagued us all with actors emoting in their own tiny little boxes. This might bring us close to them, certainly a lot closer than in the tenth row, but it seems to enforce their own separateness. They re acting alone, usually in their own home, interacting with their fellow players who may very well be miles away in their own house. It s a very disjointed experience for them and for us. But it s all we have for the foreseeable future.
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