Connecting Our Local & Global Community: 'Vox Story Tellers'

Join Vox Culture over coffee/tea and sweets @ A 2nd Cup Coffee House as we host the second event of our 2016 series on Refugees, "Connecting our Local & Global Neighbors". Our February event, titled, "Vox Story Tellers" will feature several clients from our 2016 community partners: The Community Cloth, IEDA Relief, and PAIR Houston. Rather than putting energy in solely discussing the past that some of these individuals have gone through, the event will be dedicated towards these individuals sharing their vision of THEIR FUTURE!

The goal of this event is to find ways to support these individuals in their goals/dreams, and listen to some of the challenges and/or positives that they have had in achieving or attaining their ambitions. A Q&A may follow. More details to be announced soon!

Please note that the purchase of any drink or food item at A 2nd Cup goes towards benefiting the work of human trafficking organizations across Houston.... so if you attend, you are practically supporting two causes in 1 event. Be sure to click on A 2nd Cup's Face Book page to learn more about them!

This event will take place on Saturday, February 27 from 1:30PM-3:00PM @ A 2nd Cup (1111 E 11th Street, Houston, TX 77009).

Connecting our Local & Global Neighbors: Film Screening + Open Discussion

Vox Culture will be hosting a film screening and open discussion on the topic of refugees, to introduces its 2016 series, Connecting our Local and Global Neighbors. The goal of the series is to engage in a deeper conversation on the subject of refugees.

The event will feature three short films while the open dialogue session will focus on topics related to refugees in Houston, what is being done locally to address the subject, and how we can best integrate refugees and work together towards the continued development of our community.

This opening event for the Connecting our Local and Global Neighbors series is being held in collaboration with several community partners including: The Community Cloth, PAIR Houston, IEDA Relief, and OCA Houston.

Featured Short Films include: My Honeymoon (by Eileen Hofer), From Nepal to Seattle's Rainer Valley (by Pangeality Productions of Seattle WA), and Shaya (by Amir Noorani).

Seats are FREE but limited. Please select and print your ticket to reserve your spot at this link:

https://voxconnectingourglobalneighbors.eventbrite.com

 The event will take place at the Vox Culture Warehouse (8570 Katy Fwy. Suite #116, Houston, TX 77024) on Sunday, January 31st from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. The latest updates can be found by visiting the Vox Culture page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voxculturehouston.

Inquiries may be directed to carlos.schuler@voxculture.org.

Proclaiming Humanity: Beauty in Courage

The Proclaiming Humanity series, presented by Vox Culture is ending in high style with, "Beauty in Courage"!

VIP & General Admission Tickets (including Pricing) available at: www.beautyincourage.com 
Please note: TICKETS ARE VERY LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT!

Inquiries may be directed to beautyincourage@voxculture.org.

Join us for the grand finale event to a year dedicated to focusing and raising awareness on domestic violence in Houston and around the world. Featuring an evening of fashion, arts, entertainment, and socializing, "Beauty in Courage" is dedicated to putting a spotlight on Vox Culture's partner for 2014, the Tahirih Justice Center - with part of evening's proceeds benefiting them as well!

The Tahirih Justice Center is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting survivors of gender-based violence.

More details to be announced along the way via postings!!!

Here are some of the evenings features:
Mistress of Ceremonies: Ms. Jacquie Baly
Dance & Poetry: Son Kiss'd
Live Musical Performance: Sugar Joiko
Live Areal Artist: Kenali Kendrick

Capsule Collection showcased by Texas fashion designers:
Danny Nguyen, Umair Khan, Viriginia Colao, Emilia Natalicchio, and Damari Rubio (collaborating accessory designer).

Other features include: (1) Live auction including pieces from designers off the runway show; (2) Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes; (3) Special celebrity bags with ticket admission.

All ticket purchases include drinks and appetizers provided by Mr. Peeples. 

The event will begin at Mr. Peeples on Monday, Nov. 17, with doors opening at 6:00PM and the show ending at 9:00PM. An after-party will be followed at Majorca Bistro and Tapas from 9:00PM to Midnight!

Here are some of our community supporters and friends partaking in this event:

Join us and be the voice to continuing the needed community discussion on domestic violence, and celebrate the beauty that is found in one's courage!!!!!

Vox Local Arts Mixer (V+LAM)

Vox Culture proudly hosts V+LAM - Vox Local Arts Mixer!

This fun and diverse arts mixer will take place at Blackfinn American Grille on Tuesday, August 26 from 6:00PM-8:00PM and will be used to bridge the gap between local artists and the greater Houston Community. Art realms featured at this event include: poetry, film, photography, dance, jewelry, and different forms of painting.

Come for our complimentary lite bites provided by Blackfinn American Grille, great music, and amazing local art!

$10.00 Entry Fee includes: 1 FREE drink ticket & 1 FREE raffle ticket! RSVP is required!

You may RSVP via Eventbrite and select either of two options for tickets - 'Ticket A' or 'Ticket B'.

Select 'Ticket A' on the Eventbrite link to pay the entry fee online and check-in at the door by providing your name.

Select 'Ticket B' on the Eventbrite link to pay the entry fee at the door (you must show your ticket at the door as well). 

Roster of Houston-Based Artists to be showcased (alphabetical order):

Amir Safi: www.miccheckpoetry.org 

Angel Quesada: www.angelquesada.com 

Brilliart Films: www.brilliart.com 

Gonzo247: http://www.aerosolwarfare.com/ 

Monique Weston: www.moniqueweston.com 

Nicky Davis: www.nickydavis.com 

T.K. Ahn: www.tkahnstudio.com

TX Salsa Congress: www.txsalsacongress.com 

Wind Photography: www.facebook.com/WindPhotography 

(Note: Mural image on flyer by Gonzo247)

For further inquiries, please send a message to renia.butler@voxculture.org.

Proclaiming Humanity: "A Simple Rebirth" by Samira R. Noorali

Our series on domestic violence, Proclaiming Humanity, starts off with a powerful and inspiring event!

On Saturday, February 22, from 6:00PM-8:00PM, join us at The Doshi House (3419 Dowling Street, Houston, TX) as author Samira R. Noorali shares and discusses her extraordinary debut piece, "A Simple Rebirth".

"A Simple Rebirth" is a mosaic narrative following the journey of rape survivors from a place of emotional darkness to a place of healing and ultimate peace.

The book presentation will be followed by a Q&A with the audience, book signing, as well as drinks and light bites that can be purchased from The Doshi House. This is a exclusive yet FREE event, and seating is limited. An RSVP is mandatory in order to attend this event. Please bring a copy of your ticket to the event!

Additionally, upon the request of The Doshi House, please indicate if you intend to have dinner/bites at the event by sending a message to renia.butler@voxculture.org.

Obtain your FREE ticket here!