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    February 16, 2012

    Sweet Feet: Dave Lombardo And Double Bass-Drum Domination

    Slayer's Dave Lombardo is destroying a couple of bass drums just out of frame.​Forty-seven years ago today, drummer Dave Lombardo was born in Havana, Cuba. Never heard of Dave? That's okay. If you've listened to any heavy metal in the past 25 years, you've definitely heard his influence. Roun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    Poncho Sanchez on Chano Pozo and Dizzy Gillespie: Cubano Be! Cubano Bop!

    Photo by Devin DeHaven​ Latin jazz bandleader and congero Poncho Sanchez spent lots of time as a kid watching his older sisters dance the mambo and cha-cha-cha to their Cal Tjader, Tito Puente and Machito records. While they danced, Sanchez read the album covers and listened. Now, with some ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2011

    Saturday Night: Erykah Badu At Arena Theatre

    Photos by Rizoh​Erykah Badu Arena Theatre May 21, 2011 Even if she never drops another album, Erykah Badu will still go down as one of the most important artists of our generation. Few can massage a neo-soul groove, seduce a jazz tune, and straddle a hip-hop beat the way she can. On the same ... More >>

  • Music

    September 9, 2010

    Los Skarnales

    The punk/ska band adds New Orleans funk.

  • Culture

    January 14, 2010

    "Bright" Stars

    The MFAH hosts a masterfully curated show of works by 12 Korean artists.

  • News

    February 26, 2009

    Guantánamo's Final Days: Profile in Cojones

    Top Pentagon lawyer Alberto Mora risked his career arguing against Guantánamo abuses. Now he's an Obama man

  • Film

    January 15, 2009

    Che Is A One-Ton Guerrilla

    Soderbergh's two Che Guevara films in one four-hour sitting

  • Music

    January 1, 2009

    2008 in Texas Albums and Local EPs

    Soderbergh's two Che Guevara films in one four-hour sitting

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2008

    Lost Tuneage: Manassas

    "It Doesn't Matter" Who Dat? The most talented member of CSN-without-the-Y, Stephen Stills was riding high on a solo career with tracks like "Love the One You're With," "Black Queen" and "Change Partners." During sessions for his third solo record, Stills recorded with an ad-hoc studio group of cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2008

    HPMA Aftermath: Small Sounds, Yoko Mono, Katie Stuckey and the Swagger, Espantapajaros, Buxton, Los Skarnales and Thee Armada

    "It Doesn't Matter" Who Dat? The most talented member of CSN-without-the-Y, Stephen Stills was riding high on a solo career with tracks like "Love the One You're With," "Black Queen" and "Change Partners." During sessions for his third solo record, Stills recorded with an ad-hoc studio group of cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2008

    HPMA Aftermath: Indian Jewelry, Wild Moccasins, Espantapajaros, Poor Dumb Bastards and More

    "It Doesn't Matter" Who Dat? The most talented member of CSN-without-the-Y, Stephen Stills was riding high on a solo career with tracks like "Love the One You're With," "Black Queen" and "Change Partners." During sessions for his third solo record, Stills recorded with an ad-hoc studio group of cr ... More >>

  • Music

    July 24, 2008

    2008 Houston Press Music Awards Showcase

    A preview of the 60 bands and five DJs that are taking over downtown this weekend

  • Culture

    July 26, 2007

    Grease and Guys and Dolls

    The company nails it -- again --with two new productions

  • News

    November 30, 2006

    This Man Thinks He's Jesus H. Christ!

    And a lot of people agree with him

  • News

    November 16, 2006

    ¡Viva la Margarita!

    The drink that changed the way we eat

  • Film

    September 14, 2006

    Half Nelson

    Old-school indie turns the inspirational classroom drama inside out

  • Year End

    December 29, 2005

    New Year's Eve Guide 2005

    Where to tuck it in -- or let it all hang out

  • Music

    January 13, 2005

    Rotation

    Where to tuck it in -- or let it all hang out

  • Culture

    October 21, 2004

    Capsule Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Music

    September 16, 2004

    Playbill

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • News

    July 15, 2004

    Peace -- For Now

    A caravan to Cuba isn't hassled. Yet.

  • Dining

    January 15, 2004

    Sino-Tex

    Two little restaurants serve up “Houstonized” Chinese food

  • Music

    June 19, 2003

    Waves of Fascination

    Shortwave radio: Where the lunatic fringe lives, breathes and flourishes

  • Calendar

    March 20, 2003

    Touch of Gray

    Audiences tell their stories

  • Music

    August 1, 2002

    Still Sweet

    Celia Cruz pours on every kind of azúcar

  • Dining

    May 9, 2002

    Planet Hemingway

    Floridita has a cute concept. Is there anything wrong with that?

  • Music

    April 18, 2002

    Sacré Bleu Bayou!

    France takes center stage at the Houston International Festival

  • Film

    April 4, 2002

    Independents' Day

    WorldFest is back with the best films you've never heard of

  • Dining

    February 7, 2002

    Supermodel Cuisine

    Don't bring an appetite to hip new Ling and Javier. You may not be able to eat what you order.

  • Music

    April 19, 2001

    Emerald Bayou

    The Irish take center stage at the 2001 Houston International Fest

  • Film

    February 22, 2001

    Silence Equals Death

    Before Night Falls recounts an imprisoned Cuban writer's struggle to keep his voice alive

  • Music

    September 14, 2000

    Omara Portuondo

    Cuban lounge music

  • Music

    October 7, 1999

    Straight Sambas

    Jazz pianist Danilo Perez mixes American and Latino traditions

  • News

    March 25, 1999

    Presidential Kids' Charity

    Call to contribute to the Bush bid, and guess who answers?

  • Calendar

    November 12, 1998

    Night & Day

    November 12 - 18, 1998

  • Calendar

    August 13, 1998

    Night & Day

    August 13 - 19, 1998

  • Calendar

    June 25, 1998

    Night & Day

    June 25 - July 1, 1998

  • Music

    November 13, 1997

    Off the Wagon

    June 25 - July 1, 1998

  • News

    May 22, 1997

    The Insider

    June 25 - July 1, 1998

  • Culture

    December 12, 1996

    Making Connections

    Mark Lombardi finds art in the ties that bind

  • Music

    November 7, 1996

    Guitar Goddess

    Classical guitar is deadly serious, right? Not to Susan McDonald.

  • Dining

    August 8, 1996

    Cuban Classic

    Cafe Latina's staff may cross cultures, but the food is pure island

  • Music

    July 25, 1996

    Sound Check

    Cafe Latina's staff may cross cultures, but the food is pure island

  • News

    June 13, 1996

    Watch out, stock market,, here come the SOES BANDITS

    And they're ready to make money the old-fashioned way: By outsmarting the big guys.

  • News

    December 8, 1994

    Hanging the Judge

    Lupe Salinas made a lot of friends on his journey from a Rio Grande Valley childhood to becoming a dogged prosecutor and respected state district judge. Until he was tapped for a federal judgeship, he never knew how many enemies he had.

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