Hello there!
Cheers to a New Year, a fresh start and new beginnings! With the promise of a better year ahead, we are wasting no time embracing it. We’re grateful to have several unique and meaningful projects ahead and to welcome new clients.
With that said, it’s going to take time for many of us to truly move away from and surmount the challenges of 2020. It’s key to find not only success, but moments of joy. Our clients are working hard to create unique experiences and offerings that can help Houstonians find those moments. Some of the things to look forward to this winter include a special ’70s-themed anniversary, unique art installations and convenient online shopping.
Take care & be kind to each other!
Tina & Josh Zulu
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Welcome Reginald C. Adams Public Art & Design Firm!
We’re very pleased to welcome a long-time friend of Zulu Creative, Houston-based artist Reginald Adams and his groundbreaking public art and design firm! Reginald’s studio is world-renowned for award-winning tile mosaic murals, sculptures and art installations which are strategically located in historic and under-served communities across the United States and around the world. Many of you may remember Reginald’s work as President/CEO and co-founder of Museum of Cultural Arts Houston, (MOCAH) or may have most recently seen his murals of former President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Martin Luther King and George Floyd at the Breakfast Klub in Midtown.
Reginald C. Adams fundamentally believes that everyone deserves access and exposure to the arts and strives to engage the public in the design and production of his public art projects. A prolific artist, Reginald has led the creation of over 350 art projects with over 50,000 area youth volunteers, hundreds of artists and thousands of volunteers and community stakeholders.
His next public art project is “Absolute Equality,” a mural co-created by multiple artists and members of the community to mark Juneteenth, the historical significance of Galveston as the site of the oldest celebration of Emancipation Day, and advocate for Juneteenth becoming a national holiday. The mural will be unveiled on June 19, 2021, on the Old Galveston Square building, built in 1859. The project will include engagement opportunities including a literary and art contest and community involvement opportunities such as socially distanced and virtual events.
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Shelbi Nicole
Keep your eyes open for the cool cab cruising around H-Town!
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Twist Tumble Ware
We designed a new brand identity for Rachel Moody and her line of fun kids’ activewear for gymnastics, play, make-believe and adventure. Leotards are now available in girls sizes XS, S, M and L. Email for more information and to order.
Stay tuned, a new website is coming soon!
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With a new art installation for 2021, the wine bar is continuing the commitment it started in 2009 to the Houston’s arts community. This year’s featured artist is Vincent Fink, who’s adorned 13 celsius’ windows with “The Race,” a wraparound tableau of a rabbit escaping a fox. The large, perforated vinyl window graphics span the breadth of the windows facing Caroline and Anita streets.
Fink explains the reasoning behind The Race: “We are all but mice in a maze searching for cheese and we are all but rabbits hopping away from a larger beast. There is always a struggle to survive.” For more information about “The Race” and Vincent Fink, see the press release.
SAVE THE DATE, Thursday, February 25th a virtual artist talk and wine tasting event, as well as an art auction!
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Hungry’s New ’70s Nostalgia Delivery Cars
Keep your eyes open for the groovy new Hungry’s delivery vehicles coming to a Houston street near you! This year is the 45th anniversary of the restaurant’s debut in Rice Village. To mark the occasion, Zulu Creative designed 1970s-themed car wraps for a new fleet of Kia delivery vehicles, as well as custom Hungry’s On The Go car toppers to match.
Both Hungry’s at 2356 Rice Boulevard and 14714 Memorial feature spacious dining rooms and patios with six-foot social distancing between tables. Stop by for dine-in or pickup, or call for delivery and get a home visit from one of the new funky-and-fab Kias! Visit the Hungry's website for menus, specials and online ordering. The Hungry’s family extends thanks to Houston for 45 years of patronage. Here’s to 45 more!
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HeartBeet by Hungry's
Coming soon to the Memorial area is HeartBeet by Hungry’s, a plant-based restaurant where diners will find the food as beautiful and delicious as it is healthy. We’re working with Hungry’s to develop the brand identity and website for this new restaurant, which is currently expected to open this spring.
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Arpi’s Phoenicia Deli
We’re pleased to be designing a new website for this beloved and longstanding deli at 12151 Westheimer (next door to the original West Houston location of Phoenicia Specialty Foods). Also, Arpi’s now has an online ordering page! Its full range of services includes dine-in, curbside pickup, takeout and even a convenient drive-through. Call (281) 558-4416 to order. Delivery is also available via UberEats, DoorDash and Postmates.
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Phoenicia Specialty Foods
Phoenicia Specialty Foods was named Favorite Grocery Store in the "12 Days of Favorite Houston Food & Drink Experiences of 2020," a collaborative article series by Houston Food Finder and the Houston Press. “This locally-owned-and-operated grocery store has served Houston for more than 30 years. Both the downtown and original West Houston locations offer a diverse selection of pantry staples, fresh produce, deli and bakery items, plus unique gifts perfect for cooks, many of which are sourced from around the globe. BONUS: Now you can order groceries online for curbside pick-up and delivery!
Need Catering? It's easy with new online ordering. The hardest part will be choosing from an incredible variety of options, including YUMMY! Boxes (boxed meals), platters featuring sandwiches, hummus and pita, seafood trays, breakfast, desserts and so much more!
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Relish Restaurant & Bar
The acclaimed River Oaks all-day eatery now offers retail wine for pickup or local delivery! Called the RELISH Wine Merchant, the service is extremely price-competitive and will even match if a lower price on the same bottle is found online at another retailer. In addition, RELISH’s knowledgeable staff can curate a custom case based on your preferences. (Minimum 12-bottle order.)
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Babe City Blooms
Check out our girl Karla’s funky fresh floral designs and special limited-edition floral + art packages that include signed prints from Houston’s own Mr. D1987.
Pre-order your sweetie's Valentine’s Day gift with Babe City Blooms and use promo code ZULU for 15% off through Monday, January 25th.
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David A. Brown
Congrats and kudos to our dear friend and creative guru David A. Brown (founder of Spacetaker, now FreshArts) on his new coaching and consulting business.
"Goals, dreams and responsibilities are interconnected," says David. "My coaching practice is rooted in mindfulness, meditation and deep listening designed to help you to identify and align those elements. Self-care, or, rather, taking care of one’s self, is a critical step to understanding and unlocking dreams. Together, we will explore, parse and integrate identified goals, dreams and responsibilities to create a strategy with action items to achieve your intentions with purpose and harmony. My approach is from a place of guided exploration with integrity, compassion and experience."
Join David on the first Monday of every month for a lunchtime community mindfulness meditation and explore breathing, meditation, poetry, spiritual texts and Qi Gong movements.
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Kimono Zulu
We were pleased to be a featured vendor in the 2020 Asia Society Virtual Night Market with our Chieftess Tina Zulu's sustainable fashion brand. Kimono Zulu focuses on modern styling and reimagining the iconic Japanese kimono. In this special video presentation of men’s and women’s looks, shot at Asia Society Texas Center, brand stylist Tina Zulu combines modern accessories and vintage garments, with some pieces dating back to the Mid-Century. Also, check out the Q&A to learn more about the inspiration behind the brand.
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