Email Author Craig Hlavaty

Awards

• 2012 - Best of the West/First Amendment Funding, Inc., published February 10, 2011

  "Getting Past the Bouncer"

• 2009 - Lone Star Awards

  "Metallica at Toyota"

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2013 Stories by Craig Hlavaty

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  Book 'Em, Arian: Texans Foster Guests On Upcoming Episode Of Hawaii Five-O

  published Feb 13, 2013

  While he was in Hawaii a few weeks back playing the 2013 Pro Bowl, Houston Texans running back and Twitter philosopher Arian Foster found time to shoot a few scenes for an upcoming Hawaii Five-O episo... More >>

• A Visiting Celebrities Guide to Houston's Sights, Sounds and Eats

  published Feb 13, 2013

  This week the city of Houston will be pummeled with celebs, reality-show dander, 30K-wannabe socialites and pro athletes in town for the NBA All-Star Game at the Toyota Center. Though the game isn't... More >>

• Upcoming: The Lumineers, Andrew W.K., Fall Out Boy, Solange, Twin Shadow, etc.

  published Feb 13, 2013

  Adam Bricks: With Benjamin Wesley, Ancient Cat Society., Sat., April 13, 9 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston. Andrew W.K.: With Lisa's Sons, Square & Compass, DJ Dan Castillo., Mon., Ma... More >>

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  Kate Upton Is The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Girl Again Because Duh

  published Feb 13, 2013

  For the second straight year, jiggle queen Kate Upton is gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The swimsuit issue, that annual bonanza of boobs, bikinis, beaches and body paint, ... More >>

• Cloud Nothings Top Lineup for 22nd Annual KTRU Outdoor Show

  published Feb 12, 2013

  The 22nd Annual KTRU Outdoor Show has been announced for March 9, and it features Cloud Nothings as headliners, along with B L A C K I E, Fat Tony, Buxton, Teen Daze, Delicate Steve and Featherface. ... More >>

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  Lee Greenwood on "God Bless the USA": "I've Sung It at Least 5,000 Times"

  published Feb 12, 2013

  Most people aren't familiar with the album that spawned Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." Released in 1984, You've Got a Good Love Comin' featured cuts written by future Alanis Morrissette hitmaker... More >>

• Morrissey Once Again Postpones Jefferson Theatre Gig

  published Feb 11, 2013

  On Friday night, Morrissey fans learned that the former Smiths front man and bard of the morose had yet again postponed his gig at Beaumont's Jefferson Theatre. This show had been highly anticipated... More >>

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  Here's Elton John In an Astros Jersey In 1986

  published Feb 11, 2013

  Today, Houston Astros pitchers and catchers started returning to Kissimmee, Florida, for spring training in anticipation (and somewhat fright) of the 2013 season and their debut in the American League... More >>

• Songs I Didn't Want to Hear at a Casino While Losing Money

  published Feb 11, 2013

  Recently, I spent more than a little time at the Harrah's casino smack in the middle of downtown New Orleans, which was unfortunately the only place besides my hotel room floor where I could get some ... More >>

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  Alamo Drafthouse's Vintage Park Grand Opening Week To Feature Jason Schwartzman

  published Feb 11, 2013

  Alamo Drafthouse is opening up its new Vintage Park location with a series of quirky (natch) film selections this week, plus bringing a bit of indie-film royalty into the mix to celebrate one of the b... More >>

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  Top Gun Coming Back To Theaters This Weekend In Glorious 3D

  published Feb 08, 2013

  This weekend you can finally see the Tony Scott-directed, Tom Cruise-starring Top Gun the way that it was intended by God, in glorious and majestic 3D quasi-IMAX. And three theaters here in Houston ar... More >>

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  Was 1995 The Greatest Year In The History Of The Simpsonsr

  published Feb 08, 2013

  My trusty DVR has afforded me the opportunity to record every episode of The Simpsons that airs in syndication here in Houston. It's been a pleasure catching back up with the older episodes in the ser... More >>

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  Trailer Park: Fast & Furious 6 (Muffled Syllables)

  published Feb 07, 2013

  This past weekend during the Super Bowl, another teaser for Fast & Furious 6 was released to captive audiences. Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Michelle Rodriguez, the... More >>

• The Trailer For the Al Pacino/Phil Spector Movie Looks Pretty Great

  published Feb 06, 2013

  On March 24, HBO premieres Phil Spector, a biopic centered around the years leading up to the legendary producer and madman's 2009 murder conviction. Al Pacino steps into the shoes of Spector, whose p... More >>

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  VIDEO: Futurama Returns To Comedy Central This Summer With New Episodes

  published Feb 06, 2013

  Comedy Central Futurama's Planet Express crew returns with 13 new episodes this summer on Comedy Central. Last summer's run of episodes ended in August 2012. This new season is actually the second-ha... More >>

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  So, Who Should Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show Next Yearr

  published Feb 06, 2013

  This past weekend, I was honored to cover the Super Bowl XLVII festivities and game in New Orleans for the Houston Press and local TV outlet KIAH (Channel 39). Great fun, if not for locals in NOLA, wh... More >>

• Upcoming: Riff Raff, Father John Misty, Wavves, Surfer Blood, the Killers, Etc.

  published Feb 06, 2013

  10 Years: With thelastplaceyoulook, Lost Element, A Midnight in Chicago., Sat., March 16, 8 p.m., $21/$25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston. Adrenaline Mob: With Nothing More., Fri., March 2... More >>

• Tenacious D Debut Album Getting Deluxe Reissue Treatment

  published Feb 05, 2013

  Tenacious D's self-titled 2001 effort, the album that soundtracked a million bong sessions and made Dio cool all over again, is getting the deluxe reissue treatment on vinyl on March 5. The comedy d... More >>

• The Day The Muzak Brand Died

  published Feb 05, 2013

  Muzak is dying. Long live Muzak. That great musical mainstay of elevators, shopping centers, and other hellish waiting places is getting consolidated by its owner Mood Media, melding inside their ow... More >>

• Surviving The Great Blackout Of Super Bowl XLVII

  published Feb 04, 2013

  Last night's Super Bowl blackout in New Orleans went something like this. At first, the lights dimmed in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after Jacoby Jones' 100-something yard kick return. Just like the... More >>

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  Trailer Park: Controversial Novel Bless Me, Ultima Heads To The Big Screen

  published Feb 04, 2013

  The film adaptation of Rudolfo Anaya's controversial supernatural novel Bless Me, Ultima is heading to the big screen in limited release on February 22. This is big news since the film -- which fini... More >>

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  Texans Owner Bob McNair: "We Need to Party More"

  published Feb 01, 2013

  This week while talking to the NFL press, Texans owner Bob McNair was asked about Houston hosting another Super Bowl, and he lamented that Houston doesn't have the same party atmosphere that New Orlea... More >>

• Super Bowl Beat: Geeking Out at Radio Row, Running into Bob McNair

  published Feb 01, 2013

  On Thursday afternoon, I shook Houston Texans owner Bob McNair's hand here near Radio Row inside the convention center. I sorta remember saying something about being here from Houston and thanking him... More >>

• A Private Suite for Super Bowl XLVII Only Costs $136,380 -- Wanna Go Halfsiesr

  published Feb 01, 2013

  Yes, with just two days before the big game on Sunday evening, plenty of Super Bowl tickets can be had. For a price. A steep price. A price that few of you reading this can afford. Perhaps your boss c... More >>

• Houston Rockers Pitch In to Help Some Ukrainian Kids Learn English

  published Feb 01, 2013

  Houston native/musician Drew Ireland is currently volunteering in Kryzhopil, a small village in the Ukraine, teaching young kids English as a second language. Ireland is need of updated supplies, and ... More >>