Asia Society Texas Center grand opening.wmv
Asia Society Texas Center has announced it will officially open its new headquarters in the heart of Houston's Museum District with a four-day celebration April 12-15, 2012.
A glittering array of dignitaries from around the world will be on hand for the festivities, which kick off on Thursday, April 12, with the Tiger Ball, ASTC's annual gala. Attendees will sip champagne and sample Asian hors d'oeuvres in the elegant surroundings of the $48.4 million Center, designed by the distinguished Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, before moving across the street for a sumptuous dinner in a block-size party tent.
PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN ATTEND ASIA SOCIETY'S HUFFINGTON AWARD DINNER HOUSTON TX
PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN ATTEND ASIA SOCIETY'S HUFFINGTON AWARD DINNER HOUSTON TX ON DT. 10 OCT. 2019.......
Asia Society's Huffington Award Dinner - honoring Princess Zahra Aga Khan...
Princess Zahra and her daughter, Miss Sara Boyden, arrived in Houston, Texas, earlier today at the invitation of the Asia Society Texas Center. Princess Zahra is being honoured with the Huffington Award at the annual Award Dinner being held later tonight.
She will be recognised for her outstanding contributions that have furthered international understanding, uplifted lives, and advanced health and education on a global scale through her work with the Aga Khan Development Network.
Earlier in the day, as a mark of great respect, proclamations were received from congressional leadership, the City of Sugar Land, and Mayor Sylvester Turner of the City of Houston. Mayor Turner proclaimed 10 October 2019 as Princess Zahra Aga Khan Day.....
Houston, Texas, 10 October 2019 – Princess Zahra Aga Khan, daughter of His Highness the Aga Khan (Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims), today received Asia Society Texas Center’s Huffington Award in Houston, Texas. The award is the highest honour bestowed by the Texas Center recognising leaders who are a major force on the international stage. Princess Zahra Aga Khan was honoured for her outstanding contributions that have furthered international understanding, uplifted lives, and advanced health and education through her work with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
“We were so humbled to honour Princess Zahra, and it was an inspiration to hear about the many projects in healthcare and education that she and the Aga Khan Development Network have spearheaded globally,” said Bonna Kol, President of Asia Society Texas Center. “Through her work, Princess Zahra is building hope and trust in a world where both are greatly needed.”
The award is named after former Ambassador Roy M. Huffington, who co-founded the Asia Society Texas Center in 1979 with former First Lady Barbara Bush. Past honourees of this prestigious award include President George H.W. Bush, and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III.
Mariachi Imperial De America at Asia Society Texas Center - Song 3
Mariachi Imperial De America perform at Asia Society Texas Center's Night Market on March 27, 2015. The event marked the opening of the exhibit 'The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican Immigration to America.
Asia Society Texas Center: Get To Know Us
Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context.
Mariachi Imperial De America at Asia Society Texas Center - Song 2
Mariachi Imperial De America perform at Asia Society Texas Center's Night Market on March 27, 2015. The event marked the opening of the exhibit 'The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican Immigration to America.
Asia Society Texas Celebration
Event: Asia Society Texas Celebration
Venue: Consulate General of the People's Republic of China
Dignitaries and other well known faces from the Asian American community gathered at the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China as Asia Society was celebrating both the 30th anniversary of China US relations as well as their own 30 years of Asia Society in Texas.
The event was also a kick-off party for the upcoming Asia Society Tiger Ball on February 26, 2009 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Houston and this time the theme would be The Splendors of China'.
The Chairs of the Tiger Ball Mrs. Ping Sun and Mr. David W. Leebron. The Honorary Chairs are The Honorable George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush. The Diplomatic Hosts are His Excellency Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the United States Zhou Wenzhong and the Honorable Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Houston Qiao Hong.
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Nancy C Allen
Yellow Magazine Publisher Viet Hoang
Gala Chair Mrs. Y. Ping Sun
A Texas Story
Asia Society, A Texas Story, recalls the creation of the Asia Society Texas Center and the development of the stunning new building in Houston's Museum District.
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James A. Baker III: America's Role in Afghanistan
Speaking in Houston on April 12, 2012, former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III voices skepticism about American strategy in Afghanistan, arguing, We don't have anybody to work with. (3 min., 7 sec.)
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Mariachi Imperial De America at Asia Society Texas Center - Song 5
Mariachi Imperial De America perform at Asia Society Texas Center's Night Market on March 27, 2015. The event marked the opening of the exhibit 'The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican Immigration to America.
Ashok Kumar Mirpuri on the Importance of Asia Society Texas Center to the Region
HOUSTON, May 21, 2013 — Asia Society Texas Center hosted a reception for Mr. Ashok Kumar Mirpuri, Singapore's Ambassador to the United States, who came to Houston on Tuesday. Here, he speaks briefly with us about the Center's importance. (50 sec.)
Artist Talk: CYJO (Complete)
HOUSTON, February 9, 2013 — 'Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter' artist CYJO joined Asia Society Texas Center for a lively discussion about her work and looking beyond stereotypes. (45 min., 32 sec.)
China's Super Consumers
HOUSTON, February 18, 2015— Co-authors Savio Chan and Michael Zakkour joined Asia Society to discuss their new book, China’s Super Consumers: What 1 Billion Customers Want and How to Sell it to Them. They discussed details on how these big spenders are leaving their footprint, not just in China, but throughout the world. The presentation also explored just how big an impact Chinese consumers are having internationally and what foreign brands should know when trying to sell to them.
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Iran and the Nuclear End Game: What are the Odds of Peace?
HOUSTON, February 20, 2013 — University of Texas associate professor, Eugene Gholz, discusses the costs and benefits of various policy choices—including military action—in response Iran's nuclear program. The conversation continued long after the event concluded with a spirited discussion between audience members and Dr. Gholz.
Xiaoze Xie Artist Talk 2019
Xiaoze Xie discusses his process for his latest exhibition at Talley Dunn Gallery titled, Xiaoze Xie: New Paintings and Photographs. The exhibition consists of seven paintings and eight photographs that continue the artist’s formal investigation of historic books, a prominent interest in Xie’s work that has persisted over twenty years. Xie’s artworks preserve material remnants of our histories, reminding us of what has transgressed and immortalizing manuscripts and their contents to stress their continued relevance. Amidst our heated political climate and the near-relentless stream of information we receive through screens, Xie’s captivating paintings and photographs give us pause to stand still and reflect.
Xiaoze Xie received his Master of Fine Art degrees from the Central Academy of Arts and Design in Beijing and from the University of North Texas. Xie is now the Paul L. & Phyllis Wattis Professor of Art at Stanford University. Xie has exhibited widely in the United States and internationally, with one-person exhibitions at the Asia Society, New York; Denver Art Museum; Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art; Knoxville Museum of Art; Modern Chinese Art Foundation, Ghent, Belgium; and the China Art Archives and Warehouse, Beijing. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions including Shu: Reinventing Books in Contemporary Chinese Art at the China Institute Gallery in New York and Seattle Asian Art Museum, and the traveling exhibition Regeneration: Contemporary Chinese Art from China and the US. Xie’s work has been acquired by many major institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, San Jose Museum of Art, Oakland Museum of California, Boise Art Museum, Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College and the Arizona State University Art Museum. Among other honors, Xie has received a Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant (2013) and a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (2003). Xie splits time between Beijing, China and Palo Alto, California.
A New Houston Home for Arts and Culture
Asia Society Texas Center Executive Director Martha Blackwelder describes how the Texas Center is poised to become a major cultural force in Houston.
Founded in New York (1956) by John D. Rockefeller, III, and in Houston by the Honorable Roy M. Huffington and former First Lady Barbara Bush, Asia Society's Texas Center was established to foster understanding between Asians and Americans. Asia Society Texas Center is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit; all funds raised stay in Texas.
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What To Do In Houston Texas
What To Do In Houston, Texas | Things To Do- Houston, TX
In this Houston travel guide, I will show you some fun things to do in Houston and Houston Texas tourist attractions for your trip to Houston!
Here are several fun things to do in Houston, Texas!
MUSEUM DISTRICT
Houston’s Museum District is made up of 19 museums.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science (6-9 pm)
The Museum of Fine Arts (10 am- 9 pm)
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (1-5 pm)
Children’s Museum (5-8 pm)
The Health Museum (2-7 pm)
Houston Museum of African American Culture (6-8 pm)
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Asia Society Texas Center
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Diverseworks
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston Center for Photography
The Jung Center
Lawndale Art Center
The Menil Collection
Moody Center for the Arts
Rothiko Chapel
Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston is a fun thing to do over 65,000 works of art, making it one of the largest art museums in the country.
They often have special events with music and food trucks.
The Health Museum
Fun place for kids with interactive exhibits.
McGovern Centennial Gardens
Another fun thing to do in Houston, gardens & activities.
Rice University- James Turrell’s Twilight Epiphany Skyspace
Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion, Houston
Almost every day at sunrise and sunset, you can view the Twilight Epiphany light sequence at Rice University. You can go inside the skyspace to view the show, or even bring a picnic and watch along the grass.
Waugh Drive Bat Colony
Waugh Drive Bridge
Houston is home to a bat colony of 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats. You can watch these bats emerge from under the Waugh Drive Bridge just before sunset nearly year round.
Kirby Ice House
3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX
Ice Houses are popular hangout places in Houston and Texas, and the Kirby Ice House is a nice place to relax, drink, and eat, in their 1 acre backyard.
AQUARIUM
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX
The Downtown Aquarium is an aquarium and restaurant with several exhibits including touch pools, a shark tank, and an amusement park.
THEATER
Hobby Center for Performing Arts
800 Bagby St, Houston, TX
Nearby is the theater district, where you can see all sorts of performances and shows.
MIDTOWN
Midtown Houston is a vibrant neighborhood full of restaurants and bars.
13 Celsius
Wine Bar
3000 Caroline St, Houston, TX
I had to check out the wine bar 13 celsius, because it had two of my favorite things.. Wine and s’mores!
OUTDOOR ART
There are always new art exhibitions happening around town, like this outdoor art instillation called Open House in Sam Houston Park.
Memorial Park Golf Course
1001 E Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX
Golfers will enjoy Memorial Park Golf Course, which is considered one of the best municipal golf courses in Texas and will soon host the Houston Open.
CONSERVATORY
1010 Prairie St, Houston, TX
Foodies will appreciate Conservatory, which is an underground beer garden and food hall. The space is pretty small but it is unique with several vendors and arcade games.
WATER WALL
2800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX
Another interesting landmark in Houston is the waterwall at the Gerald D Hines Waterwall park. This 64 foot fountain makes a fun photo op.
Houston Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Across the street is the Houston Galleria, which is a large shopping mall with a skating rink.
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Highlights: Houston Most Ethnically Diverse City In United States, Study Finds
HOUSTON, April 13, 2012 - Panelists offer their unique perspectives on how Houston is fostering new relationships and creating deeper connections with Asia and what that says about cities across America. Produced by Runaway Productions LLC.
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