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B rilliant Lecture Series, presented by Tenenbaum & Co., is bringing "The Rose" to Texas. On Tuesday, April 29, Bette Midler — also known as The Divine Miss M — will grace the Wortham Theater Center stage for a candid discussion about her storied career. The singer/ songwriter, actress and film producer has been lauded for her diverse work, which ranges from roles in musicals (Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof) and films (Down and Out in Beverly Hills) to the recording studio. She has earned four Golden Globes, three Grammys and a Tony Award, and her albums have reached gold and platinum status, gifting the world with such iconic anthems as "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "From a Distance." There will also be a post-show VIP dinner with the star. Lecture tickets and information 832.487.7041, dinner tickets 713.974.1335, brilliantlectures.org. Erin Oppenheim Cartier boutique has exited the Galleria. The French jewelry house is off to the St. Regis hotel for a brief staycation; the hotel is a satellite location for the jeweler until late spring, when it will move to another temporary location at 2031 Post Oak Boulevard (between Westheimer and San Felipe) for an expected one-year lease; the space will allow for the jeweler to again be at full capacity. In 2015, Cartier opens a grand Maison in a permanent location to be announced. The phone number remains the same for all locations: 713.871.0177 … Wayne Smith Jewels has moved from Uptown Park to 650-square-foot jewel box at the St. Regis — a first-floor boutique that once housed Bulgari. The Paris moderne motif was designed by Denny Lyons. Watch for a March 24 opening … Biscuit bed and home store opens in a new location (1435 Westheimer Road) May 3. Owner Bailey McCarthy says the old space at 2606 Westheimer at Kirby will remain open for a few months … Saks Fifth Avenue and IOMA's director of education, Mojee Amirvand, help your skin turn back time with a Master Class April 23. Info 713.582.7946 … Uptown Park update: Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf presents the entire Escada spring collection, April 10 – 12. The boutique now carries the acrylic-box clutches of Edie Parker, vintage-inspired handbags and the RTW of Italian fashion house Costume National … BB1 Classic hosts handbag brand ambassador Elizabeth Corsetti of Veragioia and Barada April 10 – 11, 11 am to 6 pm … Linda Cunningham hosts a slew of truck shows this month: Babette RTW, April 1 - 4 ; Kinross RTW, April 1 – 4, Linda Cunningham RTW, April 2 - 3 (Linda herself will be there); and Carlos Falchi handbags (a recent boutique acquire), April 21 – 22 … Zadok Jewelers hosts the jewels of Heather B. Moore, April 18 – 19, and Ippolita April 30 – May 1. Mark your calendars for Zadok's annual Mother's Day Trunk Show, May 2 – 3, 10 am to 6 pm; the jewelry haven hosts reps from Carelle, Marco Bicego, JJ Number 8, H. Stern and Yvel to help find the perfect gift. A portion of proceeds during the event will be donated to Evelyn's Park Conservancy … PAs at Neiman Marcus include: precious jewels of Maria Canale of Forevermark, April 3; jewelry designer Sydney Evan, April 8 – 9; all things home by Jan Barboglio, April 9; and Amy Smilovic of Tibi, April 23 … Julie Rhodes Fashion & Home now carries Halston Heritage and Ulla Johnson (fashion) and Voluspa candles ... Elite Body Sculpture has opened a third location (after Beverly Hills and Sacramento) at 7400 Fannin Street. Its founder is Dr. Aaron Rollins — aka the liposuction doctor to the stars and the inventor of Airbrush Laser Liposculpture, a patented minimally invasive liposuction procedure … Heading to Galveston? Mitchell Historic Properties recently completed a $1.7 million renovation of Harbor House Hotel & Marina. The 42-room hotel debuts an industrial modern look with classic nautical touches. Megan Pruitt Winder APRIL | PAGE 8 | 2014 Extraordinary residential real estate service and knowledge. Every time. 713.553.4255 m a r y h a l e m c l e a n . c o m March 2014 Paper City Operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. After many delays, Punks Simple Southern Food by Clark Copper Concepts is scheduled to open in Rice Village just as we go to print. Look for the concept on Morningside, just around the corner from sister eatery Coppa … Soon afterwards, Table, the eatery that took the place of Philippe on Post Oak, is expected to debut … Pico's Mex- Mex, the 30-year-old Mexican restaurant created by Arnaldo Richards, has opened at the corner Kirby Drive and Richmond in the former hallowed grounds of Ninfa's. Pico's original location in Bellaire is now closed, used only for catered events … Adison Lee has opened Kuu, a stunning new Japanese restaurant in the Gateway at Memorial City. His take on Japanese ingredients and techniques is pretty daring, too, with dishes such as uni-crusted king crab with Key lime custard; braised pork jowl with season mushrooms in a red wine reduction; and makimono (hand rolls) such as miso marinated cod wrapped in soy paper with asparagus and avocado … Anita Jaisinghani is drawing up plans for her new bakery, Pondi Bake Lab + Shop. The 3,200-square-foot bakery, set to open later this summer, will be situated above her wildly popular West Ave Indian concept Pondicheri and will mirrors it in size. A staircase outside the bar area will connect the two floors, and Jaisinghani will relocate the bakery now located downstairs to upstairs later this summer, expanding its offerings. When the reconfiguration is complete, there will also be a take- away section with dressings, chutneys and pickles, plus a spice counter where all the tasty spice blends, along with lentils, beans and more, will be sold. … The 11th annual Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair is April 23 through 27. Proceeds benefit the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management; for details, head to sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com … Sweet Paris Creperie & Café is opening a second location in CityCentre later this summer. Expect an expanded menu with lots of salads, sandwiches, waffles, crepes and grab-go foods … Luigi Ferre, chef/owner of his namesake Galveston eatery (and chef at Damian's for years prior to that), has relocated Luigi's Cucina Italiana from Galveston to River Oaks. His Tuscan- inspired fare (with homemade pastas) can be found at 3030 Audley Street. Laurann Claridge R evelatory" might not be sufficiently exclamatory for my reaction to seeing the work of Álvaro González for the first time. Design director at Italian leather- goods company Valextra, González launched a namesake line of sandals and belts last spring, with his men's items immediately picked up by Mr. Porter, among others including Paris' Colette. His work exemplifies the sophistication of an industry insider — which he unquestionably is, with stints at Valentino, Jimmy Choo, Tod's, Loewe and Loro Piana. His men's spring collection includes four sandal styles in simple vegetal tanned calf and alligator (with a galvanized brass buckle integrated into two styles) and belts executed in an identical manner. From $395, at mrporter. com … Zing went my heartstrings when I discovered the witty work of lifelong friends turned business partners Alexis Zambrano and Jesus Torres, who hail from Monterrey but now live and work in NYC. After reconnecting at school in the city, they realized neither could find the unique accessories they sought, so they opted to make their own. After apprenticing under a New York jeweler, they founded M. de Pochas — a name inspired by the macabre fin de siècle masterpiece of dandy Frenchman Jena Lorrain. Almost more exciting than their imaginative cuff links — what's not to love about an enamel iris on one's wrist? — are their stickpins; designs include diamond- studded enamel pansies, splayed banana peels, and sunny-side-up eggs in a sterling- silver skillet. They also do exquisite stud sets, ladies' jewelry and custom commissions. From $250, at mdepochas.com … You've been asked to a gala but don't own a tux? Then acquaint yourself with theblacktux. com, a sartorial site that reimagines tuxedo rental. Three styles are available, including one in midnight blue with satin peak lapels, as well as shirts, vests, ties and bow ties, studs, cuff links and shoes. The process is painless and affordable, with free shipping both ways. Making the venture even more alluring are the curated odes to menswear style such as The Royal Tenenbaums and the Rat Pack. From $160 for a complete outfit, at theblacktux.com … Highlights of Hamilton Shirts' nearly 40-piece spring collection are the 1883 work shirt in khaki twill, the classic button-down in polka-dot poplin, linen pullovers, five new designs that continue Hamilton's collaboration with Lyle Lovett and a geometric poplin patchwork button-down in juxtaposed blues. From $225, at hamiltonshirts.com. Cheers, chaps! Seth Vaughan Raffish Rake Restaurant Buzz Song & Dance with Bette Midler Our town is fertile ground for bold art schemes and dreams that actually work and take hold. Witness this spring's FotoFest. Now a new initiative is taking off. Although more concise than the photographic biennial in terms of days, CounterCurrent 14 boasts big ideas and a utopian viewpoint, poses questions and, above all, posits a new way to understand our ephemeral city. Spanning five days with nearly 15 performances/experiences, the festival embraces the disciplines of dance, theater, visual art, music, film, architecture, design and literature. The concept is produced by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, where innovative director Karen Farber continually pushes the envelope. But after meeting some of the participants of the inaugural CounterCurrent, this scribe was beyond impressed with the possibilities and sense of participation afforded the audience. Here are some of our must-sees: Miwa Matreyek's hypnotic melding of projected animations, shadow dancing and cinematic film and video; University of Houston's Art and Architecture Departments' Re/Cycle Hub, wherein mobile, shade-making pedal-powered bikes emit an inspiring environmental statement; Suzanne Bocanegra's performance with a weaver, accordion player and 50 amateur violinists who receive music lessons only an hour before they strum their chords; the pairing of Seattle composer Byron Au Yong and video artist/ collaborator Susie J. Lee in Piano Concerto-Houston; and, our personal favorite, Lacy Johnson and Josh Okun's story-telling ode to Houston's off-the-radar places and under- known neighborhoods, in The Invisible City. Wednesday – Sunday, April 9 – 13, citywide venues; complete lineup, countercurrent festival.org. Catherine D. Anspon Au Courant CounterCurrent Miwa Matreyek's This World Made Itself coming to Aurora Picture Show during CounterCurrent Bette Midler The COURTESY THE ARTIST A blacktux.com delivery M. de Pochas cufflinks Hamilton S/S '14 Álvaro González men's sandals