Every other month at the 100th Monkey Party there is a drawing, and the winner becomes the honored 100th Monkey at the next artist community critical mass party. The rules are simple: bring food and drink to share and introduce yourself to at least three people you’ve never met before. At the parties you’ll find live entertainment, interesting creative people, art on display and “monkey tiles” (Houston's monkey tile for Wednesday's party is pictured) that have become coveted collector’s items.

On Wednesday, May 23 at Bamford and Bamford Pottery, 100th Monkey Johanna Gardner will provide the entertainment for the bimonthly party. Let’s learn a little more about her here, shall we? â€" Angela Jossy