The new Houston Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae will be celebrating their upcoming classes in style at this upcoming spring. Known as the “Queen of Texas Fraternity,” the new enrollment includes women from all over Texas and beyond. The future members will enjoy the same in-house benefits that are offered to current students, such as fitness instruction, business class discounts, dining discounts, and access to special events. In addition to regular meetings held throughout the semester for families to get to know one another, there will also be an annual kama sutra dinner. All incoming members have the opportunity to attend this relaxing and enjoyable dinner, where they can mingle with current and future frat members as well as enjoy some adult beverages.

As previously announced, the new Houston Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae chapter will hold their first official meeting in December. This is a time when the entire fraternity will come together to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to welcoming new members into the fold. On this date, the doors close to the public and frat brothers will welcome their new sisters. New members will be welcomed into the house by having their picture taken by the current chapter leaders, and then they will take their picture and submit it to the local newspaper. This is a great way to get the word out about the new Houston Kappa Alpha Theta chapter on Houston’s south side. This photograph will then be used on the local web site and sent out to family and friends.

Next, the alumnae will head to the Collin County Convention Center to celebrate their latest accomplishments. On this day, the new chapter will celebrate their acceptance into the Omega House. A special dinner will be served at the convention center, which includes a musical performance by the newly minted Delta Force Brass Band, and a special presentation of the newly published Marlborough Free Press book. This book is written by Zane Davis, and provides a background of the history of the Fraternity, including some information about the Fraternity’s origin, its membership and the rituals that have been part of its continued success for over one hundred years. Additionally, it includes pictures of the Fraternity’s current facilities.

Finally, as the month of December approaches, the Fraternity will hold a grand opening celebration at the local bookstore, which will feature books about the Fraternity such as, “The Fraternity of Sigma: History and heritage of a Southern Men’s Fraternity” by Zane Davis. As well, the bookstore will feature a special ” Beautifully Back Christmas” section, where local students will be expected to write home letters to Santa Claus in order to receive a gift certificate. At this function, there will also be a number of discounts available, including fifty-five dollar purchases for students, frat brothers, and their parents, as well as fifty dollars for each person for the purchase of one item, as opposed to the regular fifty-dollar purchase.

Students planning to attend the grand opening should also be prepared for another bout of frat activity when they step into the Houston Kappa Alpha Theta Dorm in January. There will be a “Reception with Dressy Chairs” hosted by the Junior Members of the fraternity. This will take place just before the rush, and party atmosphere sets in. Dorm guests can expect to dine on cafeteria style food, or the campus cafeteria if they are interested in the greasy, fried foods commonly seen during the rush hour. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food to the dorm, though most people staying at the Brown Convention Center should expect a lunchtime food menu. After dinner, visitors can join the dance floor and socialize with other students while enjoying the January sunshine.

The interior designers who work with the Beta Theta Fraternity are always on the lookout for new items that will enhance their client’s experience. The interior designers who have worked with the fraternity for years are happy to see their former customers returning to their homes to celebrate the opening of their new doors. “The Delta fraternity is a wonderful organization,” said Melissa Garcia, the Interim Dining Manager at the Brown Convention Center. “The rooms are beautiful, clean, and comfortable. It is exciting to know that customers will be returning to our spaces this December.”

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Theta Charity Antiques Show is internationally renowned for their original and innovative thinking. For over seven decades, this internationally acclaimed antique fair has showcased the beauty, value, creativity, and originality of fine antiques, jewelries, furniture and decor. This year, the 67th annual Theta Charity Antiques Show commemorates their nearly five century history, with a spectacular Grand Finale Show presenting fine art, rare furniture, jewelry, and decorative dcor spanning a wide spectrum of historical style and eras. Here you will find original and vintage pieces from the past, as well as contemporary and luxury collections.

There are several major highlights from this three-day event: A Grand Finale Extravaganza, where designers from throughout the industry gather to celebrate and share the best art and vision they have created; Thematic Sessions, a week of workshops led by award-winning Houston Design Museum curators; Thematic showcases, which engage local children and youth artists; and Dealer Tables, where top industry talent gets the opportunity to make a personal connection and gain vital business information that can help them succeed. The festival is jam-packed with exciting events, including celebrity spotting, live entertainment, networking opportunities with industry reps, and signature exhibits at the trade shows. On Day One, featured designers include: Bahia Solano & Associates, Craig Davidson Designs, Daniel Libeskind, Deneck, El Kay, Jeanette and many more. Special activities include seminars focused on design trends and personal style, hands-on design demonstrations, fashion and jewelry workshops, and much more. The event also boasts numerous free attractions, including the Museum of Ephemerata Houston, Wax Museum, and the Houston Museum of Natural History.

Theta Charity Antiques Show benefits several Houston area charities. This year’s featured charities are: The Arts Council of Greater Houston, The Chase Bank Foundation, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In keeping with the theme of the day, each presenter will be given an “antique” to hold as they speak about their organization’s mission and vision. At the end of the day, guests can go inside the museum for a special free exhibit, featuring works of art from area artists, a portrait garden, and a children’s corner with educational activities. Other attractions include: a Houston premiere of a film based on the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, musical and cultural performances by Area musicians, nature programs like an environmental garden, and free meals provided by local restaurants. There are also charitable partners this year like the Salvation Army, Greater Houston Foodbank, and several national retailers.

Theta Charity Antiques Show has been benefiting the community in several ways. On the day of the event, attendees can register to receive two free tickets to the main expo. Then they can visit the exhibitor’s booth, where they can mingle with other collectors and dealers, learn about rare finds, pay hands-on trades, and meet local businesses that donate money to support the community. At the end of the day, guests can enjoy a free picnic lunch at an outdoor tables set up by the exhibition hall, while listening to live music and enjoying the beauty of the Houston outdoors. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase from local restaurants.

This year’s featured exhibitors are: The Art Institutes of Houston, Gulf Coast Antique Mounds, The Artistic College of Texas, The Society of Retired Executives, and The Dallas Institute of Art. This year’s theme is “Art and the Arcades,” which inspires exhibitors to use their knowledge and expertise to help other artists and aspiring artists obtain financial support and artistic careers. Each of the four permanent beneficiaries of Theta Charity Antiques Show will have their own booth exhibit and benefit from complimentary admission to the expo; they will also receive a certificate for a limited number of autographed art prints.

There are two ways to purchase tickets to this fascinating exhibition: either online or at the George R. Brown Convention Center & Gardens in downtown Houston. The regular exhibit runs through May, with special weekends included on certain weekends. For more information, visit the website Theta Charity Antiques Show. For additional events, visit the official website for the organization, or browse its Facebook page.

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Theta Design Weekend (TDF) is an interdisciplinary three day workshops, Friday and Saturday, with an emphasis on the creation of the human soul, spirit, body and mind. This weekend long event, hosted by the University of San Diego, is designed for designers and art lovers of the metaphysical arts, as well as those who have an interest in psychology, spirituality, intelligence, creativity and the future. It is designed around the premise that we are all one…and that we have an inherent desire to impact the world around us in some way. We believe in creating an environment where the divinity found in all of us is openly manifested.

The goal of the Theta Design Weekend is to ignite the curiosity of the subconscious mind, whereupon creative genius is unleashed. The goal of this three day event is to explore the hidden potential of the subconscious through the use of “mind altering” art and antiques. The festival is jam packed with originality and rich color, with many prominent and renowned visual attractions, including the famous Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Toyota Museum of America, the Saatchi Gallery in London, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Bath and Wells, and the Saatchi Gallery in London – to name a few. The venues are selected purposely to stimulate the creative mind, in order to allow artists the opportunity to display their wares and/or receive professional guidance from art consultants and dealers.

This year’s theme is “Art meets Science.” In keeping with the spirit of the original theme of the Houston Astroturf Classic, which took place here in 1970, we will once again bring together the greatest minds in science, technology and art for an extraordinary conference. To make the conference experience extra-special, we have added a Triffon Orange Chair as one of the 70 exhibitors offering special seating privileges for this special conference. In addition, we are happy to offer two specially designed “Triffon Chair Photo Stands” by award winning photographer, Jim Phillips. These photo stands are specifically manufactured for use with Theta Brain Waves technology and the brainwave state associated with theta states of consciousness.

The Houston Texas State University Association of Colleges and Schools has added Theta Brain Waves Technology to its list of college programs for graduates who are interested in obtaining degrees related to the brainwave processes associated with Theta states of consciousness. The association with the University of Houston is part of a long history of professional and educational association with institutions in Houston and the Texas area. As previously reported by Newsient, “Theta technology was used for military purposes over sixty years ago… it is only now that it is making such high impact and positive impact in the private sectors of our society and in the lives of so many others.” Texas charities like The American Red Cross and Texas Philharmonic are using the technology to train staff in trauma treatment, as well as providing professional training for nurses who want to enhance their expertise or those in pediatric nursing.

The American Red Cross and Texas Philharmonic have been associated with the “George R. Brown Conventions Center,” a venue that has been credited with helping to transform countless lives. According to the original description of the center, it was designed as an emergency shelter for families and individuals that had been devastated by Hurricane Rita. Today the center serves as a national nerve center for response to disasters and natural disasters. For the second year in a row, Theta Charity will be hosting a special Theta design weekend, to which hundreds of people with a passion for art will descend on the state capitol in Austin, Texas.

Theta technology is not limited to emergency shelters. Theta design weekends are also used in schools, in libraries, and in community development and strategic planning efforts. “We were amazed to see just how quickly the concept took off and how much participation came from the local community,” says Paula S. Smith, Executive Director of the Texas Southern Association for Planning and Growth. “We’ve seen a tremendous increase in the number of homeowners interested in transforming their homes and in the number of organizations that are now offering theta design weekend retreats.” Come visit the George R. Brown Convention Center in Austin, Texas during the second weekend in February, for the Annual Theta Design Weekend!

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