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2009 Stories by Olivia Flores Alvarez

• Elf

  published December 17, 2009

  There are two reasons to see holiday flick Elf: Bob. Newhart. Sure, Will Ferrell is hilarious as the innocent, lovable Buddy the... More >>

• Houston Film Critics Society

  published December 17, 2009

  The Oscars might have a better red carpet, but the Houston Film Critics Society's Award Ceremony is a lot closer (and actually lets... More >>

• Merry Christmas, George Bailey

  published December 17, 2009

  The Town Center Theatre puts a slightly different spin on a familiar tale with Merry Christmas, George Bailey. A takeoff of It's... More >>

• Alley Theatre Young Performers Winter Studio

  published December 17, 2009

  Got a budding thespian on your hands? Well, future actors ages three to 12 can spend their school holiday in the Alley Theatre's Young... More >>

• Breakfast with Santa

  published December 17, 2009

  Okay, so there are just a few more days before Santa flies through town and drops off presents for all the kids, but if your little one can't... More >>

• The Houston Comedy Film Festival Is Here -- Yuk it Up

  published Dec 11, 2009

  rHouston has its share of film festivals, including last month's mega-successful Cinema Arts Festival Houston. But this week's 1st Annual Houston Comedy Film Festival is adding another flavor to t... More >>

• Last Call For Art: The Laramie Project

  published Dec 11, 2009

  Okay, this is your last chance to see one of the few theater productions this month that doesn't feature Santa, Scrooge, Frosty, or a talking Christmas tree: The Laramie Project at FrenetiCore Theatre... More >>

• Administaff Holiday Balloon

  published December 10, 2009

  See Houston from 35 stories up in the air when you take a turn on the Administaff Holiday Balloon at Discovery Green. The 60-foot... More >>

• The Formers

  published December 10, 2009

  Suchu Dance is touting its show The Formers as "an original, highly creative theatrical production." Given the cast, it seems Suchu... More >>

• Dr. Sketchy Life Drawing + Sexy Christmas Party

  published December 10, 2009

  What could be better than a Dr. Sketchy Life Drawing session? With nearly nude models lounging around for your drawing pleasure and libations... More >>

• Jay Rusovich: InsideOut

  published December 10, 2009

  New Orleans-born photographer Jay Rusovich releases his new book InsideOut on December 15 at an opening reception of the art... More >>

• Riff Trax Christmas

  published December 10, 2009

  It's every leftover Beavis and Butt-head fan's dream: the former stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000, now with RiffTrax.com and Weird Al... More >>

• Classical Theatre Company's Second Shepherd’s Play

  published December 10, 2009

  Classical Theatre Company's remounted reading of The Second Shepherd's Play tells two stories. First, it chronicles the comedic... More >>

• Libbie Masterson: "STILL"

  published December 10, 2009

  Get a glimpse at West Texas in Libbie Masterson's photo exhibit "STILL." Masterson strays from her usual focus on ice scenes to capture... More >>

• "Dead Landscape"

  published December 10, 2009

  Los Angeles-based artist Jennifer Pastor will be on hand to discuss her latest exhibit, "Dead Landscape," during today's opening reception.... More >>

• A Christmas Carol: Unscripted

  published December 10, 2009

  The improv athletes of ComedySportz will put a slightly different spin on Dickens's most famous tale with A Christmas Carol: Unscripted... More >>

• Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders LIVE

  published December 10, 2009

  Newscaster Elizabeth Vargas hosts a one-night screening of Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders LIVE, a... More >>

• Snow, Or Threat Of It, Claims Art Victims (UPDATE)

  published Dec 04, 2009

  rThe first of what is expected to be many performance cancellations by arts organizations this weekend has just come in: Dancepatheatre has canceled both the December 4 regular performance an... More >>

• NANO Fiction Reading Series - Andrew Kozma and Amanda Auchter

  published December 3, 2009

  The last installment of the NANO Fiction Reading Series of 2009 features poets Andrew Kozma and Amanda Auchter. With a Ph.D. in creative... More >>

• Sue Grafton: U is for Undertow

  published December 3, 2009

  Author Sue Grafton is doing a simple meet-and-greet during her visit to Murder by the Book (no reading or discussion). But chances are fans... More >>

• Inclined to Speak: A Dialogue with Four Arab American Poets

  published December 3, 2009

  The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston confirms that this event will proceed as scheduled. A quartet of distinct voices is featured in... More >>

• Omar Angel Perez: "Studio and Stilett'O's"

  published December 3, 2009

  Omar Angel Perez confirms that this event will proceed as scheduled. Houston art fans recently saw Omar Angel Perez's "Stillet'O's"... More >>

• Awakenings

  published December 3, 2009

  The members of the Houston City Dance Company explore life's turning points in Awakenings, a seven-piece program. Included is Symphony... More >>

• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

  published December 3, 2009

  The six Herdman kids are pretty awful - they have rude, crude and unruly down to a science in the kid's stage comedy The Best Christmas... More >>

• Mushroom Burger Protest

  published Dec 03, 2009

  It started with a simple Tweet. Aimee Woodall, owner of Black Sheep marketing/publicity firm, was a fan of the mushroom burger at Little Bigs, a slider stop in the Montrose area (2703 Montrose, 713-52... More >>