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SUMMARY:World Environment Day 2026 - Artist Talk and Reception
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DESCRIPTION:World Environment Day 2026 - Artist Talk and Reception\n\n06/05/26 06:00 PM CST\n - 06/05/26 08:00 PM CST\Description:\n\nLeonel Castillo Community CenterHouston, TX\nFriday, June 5  •  6 PM - 8 PM\nOverview\nJoin us for a special evening to be energized and inspired - in honor of those who work to protect and share our precious environment!\n\nCelebrate creativity, community, and the planet at our Second Annual World Environment Day Art Reception & Mixer! ðŸŒ¿âœ¨\n\nJoin Houston’s vibrant environmental community for an inspiring evening honoring the people and organizations working to protect our wild places and wildlife. This year, we’re especially excited to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Citizens' Environmental Coalition, recognizing their decades of leadership in fostering collaboration and connection across the region. We’re honored to welcome CEC Board President Amanda Kuhl, who will share special remarks as the organization marks it's 55 year anniversary! And yes—there will be celebratory cake and refreshments! ðŸŽ‰\n\nThe evening will also feature acclaimed artist and designer Luana Rubin, joining us from Colorado. Known for her powerful textile art and visually stunning quilts, Luana’s work brings attention to critical issues including human rights, environmental justice, and wildlife conservation. In honor of World Environment Day 2026’s theme, “urgent climate action,” she’ll present her talk, “Art & Activism,” and showcase a curated selection of her pieces.\n\nCome mingle, be inspired, and celebrate the intersection of art and environmental action—we can’t wait to see you there! ðŸŒŽðŸ’š\n\nFor more info about the artist and her work and to reserve a spot:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-environment-day-2026-artist-talk-and-reception-tickets-1986849847378?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\n \n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:World Environment Day 2026 - Artist Talk and Reception<br /><br />06/05/26 06:00 PM CST - 06/05/26 08:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><br />
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Friday, June 5 &nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; 6 PM - 8 PM<br />
Overview
<p>Join us for a special evening to be energized and inspired - in honor of those who work to protect and share our precious environment!</p>

<p>Celebrate creativity, community, and the planet at our&nbsp;<strong><strong>Second Annual World Environment Day Art Reception &amp; Mixer!</strong></strong>&nbsp;ðŸŒ¿âœ¨</p>

<p>Join Houston&rsquo;s vibrant environmental community for an inspiring evening honoring the people and organizations working to protect our wild places and wildlife. This year, we&rsquo;re especially excited to celebrate the&nbsp;<strong><strong>55th anniversary of the Citizens' Environmental Coalition</strong></strong>, recognizing their decades of leadership in fostering collaboration and connection across the region. We&rsquo;re honored to welcome&nbsp;<strong><strong>CEC Board President Amanda Kuhl</strong></strong>, who will share special remarks as the organization marks it's 55 year anniversary! And yes&mdash;there will be celebratory cake and refreshments! ðŸŽ‰</p>

<p>The evening will also feature acclaimed artist and designer&nbsp;<strong><strong>Luana Rubin</strong></strong>, joining us from Colorado. Known for her powerful textile art and visually stunning quilts, Luana&rsquo;s work brings attention to critical issues including human rights, environmental justice, and wildlife conservation. In honor of World Environment Day 2026&rsquo;s theme,&nbsp;<em><em>&ldquo;urgent climate action,&rdquo;</em></em>&nbsp;she&rsquo;ll present her talk,&nbsp;<strong><strong>&ldquo;Art &amp; Activism,&rdquo;</strong></strong>&nbsp;and showcase a curated selection of her pieces.</p>

<p>Come mingle, be inspired, and celebrate the intersection of art and environmental action&mdash;we can&rsquo;t wait to see you there! ðŸŒŽðŸ’š<br />
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For more info about the artist and her work and to reserve a spot:<br />
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-environment-day-2026-artist-talk-and-reception-tickets-1986849847378?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-environment-day-2026-artist-talk-and-reception-tickets-1986849847378?aff=ebdssbdestsearch</a><br />
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