Yesterday we had an amazing cultural day... My husband treated me with a full day of culture and relaxation!
We started by going to the Museum of Natural Science and the Diamonds exposition, omg that's all I am going to say... We spend almost two hours admiring the most astonishing jewelry pieces from the most prestigious jewelry homes around the world. We some tiaras and bracelets by Cartier, a Faberge Egg encrusted with diamonds, Van Cleef's amazing flower detailed necklaces,
the the world's biggest caramel colored diamond... 490 k.
It was just breath taking to see the precision that these designs had, the timeless taste in their lines, and the harmony between the beauty of the stones and the class of the women who had worn these pieces of art.
After dreaming with these amazing pieces we wen to the largest exposition of Terra cota warriors in the world. Flown in from China, we had the chance have a glimpse of the amazing Chinese culture between the years 230 and 200 B.C.
It is an opportunity no one in Houston should pass on, the exposition is not huge, it will probably take you no more than a couple of hours to go around it. But the history involved in it is just amazing.
The detail in the facial expressions of the warriors, their armors, and chariots is just something never seen. Plus you get a peek on the process of restoration and excavation of geological sites.
The heat was increasing and the pool was inviting, we decided to take a break and lay by the pool enjoying mojitos and splashes with some friends until 8 p.m. when we had to go the theatre to watch the recreation of New York's City classic, Cabaret.
This is the Houston version of Cabaret.....
This is the original touring Broadway show.. can you tell the difference at first sight?!I was so disappointed to encounter a play with such a strong political message and deep understanding of people living under the Nazi regime in Berlin, be slaughter and transformed into a Disney type of love story, jokes falling flat, colorful attires and WAY too much make up on the "narrator" of the play who came to be seen as a clown more than anything else....
To say the least it was the most painful $200 I have ever spent in my entire life.. If you were thinking of going, DON'T! Rent the original Broadway production from Block Buster and cook a gourmet dinner at home with the remaining $185.
I am a big fan and advocate of culture, but directors should not create their "own" versions of classic plays. Yesterday night 45% of the audience were people between 65 and 75 years old, who had seen the original play before, I have never seen anyone on that age to stand up and run to the doors to stop the blood coming out of their ears... It was just unclassy and tacky, just torture for real culture lovers.
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