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Ella Langley Fans Have Chance at Exclusive Concert — But Only If You’re a Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholder

By U.S. News & World Report

Country musician Ella Langley is hosting an intimate dinner and concert at the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate the release of her new album. However, you must be a Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business cardholder to get tickets. The event is to celebrate the singer and songwriter’s release of her sophomore album “Dandelion,” which debuted last week.

At a Glance

— Ella Langley is hosting an intimate concert and dinner on May 31 at the Grand Ole Opry for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders.

— Tickets are available for purchase on April 24 by logging into your Chase Ultimate Rewards.

— A certain number of VIP meet-and-greet tickets will also be on sale.

Everything We Know About the Event

Dinner at the Opry with Ella Langley will be Sunday, May 31, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. It will begin at 5 p.m. and include cocktails and a multicourse dinner from Bastion, a top-rated Nashville restaurant. A limited number of VIP meet-and-greet tickets will be available, and Langley will perform an acoustic set.

How to Buy Tickets

Cardholders can purchase tickets beginning April 24 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. You’ll need to log into your Chase Ultimate Rewards account.

If you’re a super fan of Langley and don’t have a Chase Sapphire Reserve® card, there’s still time to apply — just be prepared for the $795 annual fee. If you visit a Chase Bank branch location, you might get instant access to your new credit card number to add to your digital wallet. There’s a chance you can also get an instant card number by applying online, but you might need to be an existing Chase account holder.

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Painted Bridges Unites Taiwan and Houston Through Art

By CNN
Click here for updates on this story    August 11, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) -- HOUSTON, TX — Houston has never been shy about putting its personality on a wall. Now, a colorful new landmark along Bellaire Boulevard is doing something even more ambitious: putting Houston’s global heart on display.On Friday, August 7, the Painted Bridges: Houston Mural Program officially unveiled its permanent public mural at 9750 Bellaire Boulevardin Southwest Houston. The ceremony capped a three-week cultural and artistic exchange pairing six visiting Taiwanese artists and designers with legendary Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247, also known as Mario E. Figueroa Jr. Civic leaders and community members gathered to celebrate what organizers describe as the Southwest Management District’s first international artist collaboration.And this is not simply another pretty wall demanding an Instagram selfie—although, Houston, you will definitely want one.At the mural’s heart is a shared circular feast, where characters gather around a table representing hospitality, community and the cultural traditions found throughout Houston’s international corridors. One seat remains deliberately open. It honors family members and ancestors who are no longer physically present while simultaneously extending an invitation to the next person who arrives: there is always room at the table.photo That message carried special resonance in one of America’s most culturally diverse cities. Texas State Rep. Gene Wu, speaking during the unveiling, emphasized that Houston’s Asian American community is here to share its culture, food and love while also making an unmistakable declaration: “this is our home.” Southwest Management District representative Stephen Le similarly described the district as a reflection of Houston’s extraordinary mixture of countries, cultures and backgrounds.Six Artists, One Houston Story The inaugural EpNex Meridian Fellows—Lawrence Hsieh, Tsai-Ni Chen, Hsin Hwang, Stu Yang, Lin Ying Huang and Ami Liu—spent 21 days immersed in Houston-area life. Their experience stretched beyond paint and spray cans into Houston, Pearland and Sugar Land, where they participated in mentorship, studio work, cultural exploration, conversations with local creatives and collaborative design.GONZO247 said the artists arrived in Houston as strangers, many visiting the United States for the first time, before becoming collaborators. Taiwanese artist Hsin Hwang said the experience taught her not only collaboration but also introduced her to using spray paint—a reminder that cultural exchange works both ways when everyone arrives ready to learn.The mural also carries Houston’s Space City identity skyward. Its “GONZONAUT” imagery represents Taipei-born NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren, incorporating a photograph from orbit into the astronaut character’s visor. NASA currently lists Lindgren as Deputy Director of the Flight Operations Directorate at Johnson Space Center and credits him with 311 cumulative days in space.Another important layer honors photographer Corky Lee, whose decades of work documented Asian American history, challenged stereotypes and expanded the visibility of AAPI communities. OCA-Greater Houston secured permission from the Corky Lee Estate for his image and legacy to become part of the mural.New Bellaire Boulevard mural celebrates culture, AAPI heritage and belonging, with Houston Style Magazine’s Linda Toyota—Chair of the Harris County AAPI Board of Directors—joining community leaders in the international cultural exchange.photo Presented by EpNex 橋翼 in partnership with GONZO247 Studio, the project received support from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education Youth Development Administration through its overseas youth initiative, along with the Southwest Management District, Greatland Management, OCA-Greater Houston and local community partners.For Houston Style Magazine, Painted Bridges represents public art at its best: not decoration, but conversation. Taiwan brought its artists. Houston brought its neighborhoods, stories and swagger. Together, they created something neither could have painted alone.And perhaps that empty chair says it best.Houston is still setting the table—and the next seat could be yours.Project information: OCA-Greater Houston’s Painted Bridges: Houston Mural Program.
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