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Shey is an experienced blogger, social media expert and traveler. She studied journalism at Oklahoma State University before working as a full-time reporter for Houston Community Newspapers in 2005. She lived in South Korea for three years, where she worked as a freelancer.

2010 Stories by Brittanie Shey

• December 25-31: The Week in Photos

  published Dec 31, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. This week: to everything, turn turn turn. Be sure to post your pics to our photo gr... More >>

• Wangcaster Rules: Rocks Off's Top 10 Stories Of 2010

  published Dec 28, 2010

  It's been a wild and crazy year. And while we're still wrapping up some of our personal favorite stories of 2010, Rocks Off throughout we'd take a look at the Top 10 most-read stories of the most rece... More >>

• Art Attack's Most Popular Stories of 2010 (So Far)

  published Dec 27, 2010

  Art Attack is the new kid on the blog around here. In late summer, the Houston Press added an arts and culture blog that since its inception has been a repository for internet trends, theater reviews,... More >>

• Last Minute Christmas Shopping: Experience the Madness!

  published Dec 24, 2010

  We've all done it at some time or another. Waiting until the very last minute to brave the crowds at Highland Village or the Galleria. As we heard someone say, it's not so bad if you just suck it up a... More >>

• Week in Photos: The Holiday Edition

  published Dec 24, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. This week, we look at the cute, the tacky, the heartwarming holiday photos from 201... More >>

• Best Boat Name Everr Or Bestest Boat Name Everrr!

  published Dec 22, 2010

  Hat tip to frequent Rocks Off contributor William Michael Smith for bringing this party boat to our attention. It's sitting outside Gibbs Boats and Motors on West Gray and Montrose, where it underwent... More >>

• Rocks Off's Most-Viewed Slideshows of 2010

  published Dec 21, 2010

  Rocks Off will be pulling together a collection of our favorite concert shots from the past year shortly, including some pics of you all in the audience. But right now we've decided to take a look at ... More >>

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  December 11-17: The Week in Photos

  published Dec 17, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. Be sure to post your holiday pics to our photo group -- we are especially interesti... More >>

• Friday: Yo Gabba Gabba At Hobby Center

  published Dec 13, 2010

  Yo Gabba Gabba, feat. Leslie Hall & Biz Markie Sarofim Hall, Hobby Center December 10, 2010 Yo Gabba Gabba, the children's TV show currently touring as a live stage production, has plenty of positive... More >>

• December 4-10: The Week in Photos

  published Dec 10, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. Be sure to post your holiday pics to our photo group -- we are especially interesti... More >>

• Yo Gabba Gabba!'s Greatest Hits

  published Dec 09, 2010

  A year ago, in honor of Sesame Street's 40th birthday, Rocks Off brought you a list of the beloved television program's 10 Best Musical Appearances. But 41 years ago, Nickelodeon didn't exist. Now th... More >>

• November 27 to December 3: The Week in Photos

  published Dec 03, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. Can you believe it's already the end of the yearr Be sure your holiday pics to our ... More >>

• 2022 World Cup Host Is... Not the US

  published Dec 02, 2010

  Houston city leaders, members of the Dynamo organization and soccer fans gathered at a bunting-filled room at the George R. Brown Convention Center this morning to hear the international announcement ... More >>

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  Sarah Palin Follows In W's Book-Signing Footsteps

  published Nov 29, 2010

  She didn't quite draw the crowd (or the mass of security) that former President George W. Bush pulled for his booksigning a few weeks ago, but former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sa... More >>

• November 20 to 26: The Week in Photos

  published Nov 26, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. From holiday festivities to concerts to sporting events, be sure to add your images... More >>

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  OPI Texas Collection: Houston, We Have A Purple

  published Nov 24, 2010

  Just in time for the holiday shopping season, OPI, the nail-care company known for its punny polish names and rabid cult following, is sending out advance samples of its Spring 2011 line, inspired by ... More >>

• Nov. 12 through 19: The Week in Photos

  published Nov 19, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. From holiday festivities to concerts to sporting events, be sure to add your images... More >>

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  George W. Bush's River Oaks Book Signing: In The Belly Of The Beast

  published Nov 17, 2010

  By 5 a.m., more than 100 people were already camped outside the Barnes & Noble in River Oaks for a chance to spend a few brief seconds with "The Decider," former President George W. Bush. Bush is tour... More >>

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  Vintage Cocktails: The Mighty Manhattan

  published Nov 05, 2010

  Though I'm a fan of pre-Prohibition cocktails, I'm woefully uneducated in the ways of bourbon. So I turned to Chris Morris, master distiller at Woodford Reserve, who schooled me in the history of one ... More >>

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  Last Night: Of Montreal And Janelle Monae At Numbers

  published Nov 05, 2010

  Of Montreal, Janelle Monae Numbers November 4, 2010 At ACL we lamented that The Flaming Lips performances have evolved to be less about the music and more about the floor show. You know what you're g... More >>

• Oct. 29 to Nov. 4: The Week in Photos

  published Nov 05, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. Heading to the Ren Festr Planning a holiday partyr Dining at that new restaurant ev... More >>

• Lions Club Trick-Or-Treats for Glasses Instead of Candy

  published Nov 02, 2010

  The end of October may mean a change of seasons, jack-o-lantern carving, trick-or-treaters and plenty of pumpkin pie, but for thousands of volunteers, it's also an opportunity to help provide the gift... More >>

• The 14 Best Halloween Costumes from This Weekend

  published Nov 01, 2010

  If there was an event this weekend, you better believe people went to it in costume. Darth Vader was in the crowd at the Rockets Game while a Roman Gladiator watched Agora burn. (How appropriate, that... More >>

• Popular Montrose Bar Agora Cafe Burns Down

  published Oct 31, 2010

  Agora Cafe, a popular Montrose drinking establishment and frequent hang-out for belly dancers, burned in a three-alarm blaze early Halloween morning. Our sister blog Hair Balls has tons of photos and ... More >>

• October 22-28: The Week in Photos

  published Oct 29, 2010

  Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. Be sure to add your images to our Flickr pool -- if it's Houston-related, we want t... More >>