Bob Hope

Tales from Transit: Proxima Estacion

Requiem for the Balinese Room

The Burial and Resurrection (maybe) of Doug Sanders

For 14 years, Doug Sanders ran Houston's most celebrity-filled golf tournament. Then he was accused of sticking his hand in the till. Now he wants to come back.

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For 14 years, Doug Sanders ran Houston's most celebrity-filled golf tournament. Then he was accused of sticking his hand in the till. Now he wants to come back.

Unbelievable! Fabulous! World Class! Outstanding!

For 14 years, Doug Sanders ran Houston's most celebrity-filled golf tournament. Then he was accused of sticking his hand in the till. Now he wants to come back.

King of Richmond Strip

Dennis Lange has almost complete control of the most lucrative live music outlets in Houston. You want to play? Then you play his way.

Letters

Dennis Lange has almost complete control of the most lucrative live music outlets in Houston. You want to play? Then you play his way.

The Master Interpreter

Dennis Lange has almost complete control of the most lucrative live music outlets in Houston. You want to play? Then you play his way.

News Hostage

We Hardly Knew Ye.

Best Patio

The Terrace on Main, Warwick Hotel

Best Hotel

The Warwick

The Music! The Gaiety! The Samba!

The Houston International Festival

Our top DVD picks scheduled for release this week:

The Houston International Festival

Superbad

Geeky, freaky teen virgins attempt to get knocked up in Superbad, produced by guess who?

Burning the Yule Log

Geeky, freaky teen virgins attempt to get knocked up in Superbad, produced by guess who?

Ride the Legend

The World's Fastest Indian is powered by Anthony Hopkins

Smiles to Go

Felicity Huffman is desperately engaging in an off-kilter road movie

Best Landmark

Mecom Fountain

After M*A*S*H

Larry Gelbart is one of TV's last great writers. So why can't he stay tuned?

Salton Crackers

A parade of crazies keeps this Sea afloat

T-6: The Evolutionalia

The latest installment of the Tamalalia is more intoxicating than a round of Sauza shots

Born in the USO

Created by the folks who provide "entertainment" to military bases, VQ Live hopes to keep the non-GI Joes happy

A Call to Arms

Gary Ray is going to Russia for the glory of his sport. For the honor of his country. For a chance to win one more arm-wrestling contest.

Lifeless

A confused prison comedy locks up Eddie Murphy's talent

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A confused prison comedy locks up Eddie Murphy's talent

Cutout Bin: Rae Bourbon, Let Me Tell You About My Operation

[Ed. Note: In our humble opinion, this is the best post we've ever had on Rocks Off. Period.] Rae Bourbon Let Me Tell You About My Operation (UTC Records, 1954)​One of the most jaw-dropping album covers in history is courtesy of one of the 20th century's oddest, most interesting, yet least-known c ... More >>

More Fallout for Toyota

Plus: Why are Mormons annoyed with Houston?

Five Musicians Who Can Help Mel Gibson Reform His Image

​Just in case you haven't heard the audio tapes of famed actor/ultra-religious headcase Mel Gibson unleashing slur-filled invective at his wife Oksana Grigorieva, you can listen to them here, but you've got to be warned, it is not even remotely safe for work unless you work in a Neo-Nazi biker ... More >>

On-Campus Houston Concerts Now Ancient History

​ For lots more posters from Hofheinz, see below and our slideshow. Essentially, universities in Houston don't have rock concerts anymore. In fact, pretty much all across America, institutions of higher learning are focusing less on bringing in live entertainment for students and more on bui ... More >>

Last Night: Tony Bennett At Jones Hall

No photogaphy was permitted at Thursday's show.​Tony Bennett Jones Hall April 26, 2011 Tuesday night was the 60th anniversary of Tony Bennett recording what would become first No. 1 single, a little tune called "Because of You." After hearing the 85-year-old singer perform with his quartet a ... More >>

Vice-President Spiro Agnew, Who Made Nixon Look Good: 5 Facts, from Sex to Bribes

Spiro Agnew was no women's libber.​On this day in 1973, the Vice-President of the United States resigned from office after pleading no contest to accepting bribes. Pretty big deal, right? But Spiro Agnew has been largely lost to history, remembered mostly for his odd name. Richard Nixon pick ... More >>

Comedy Open Mike Monday at Sherlock's

​The bathroom attendant at Sherlock's singing along to this song on the radio while I used the urinal was one of the more intimate non-sexual moments of my year so far. Here I was trying to piss, and there he was, earnestly expressing himself by the sink and waiting to hand me a paper towel. A ... More >>