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  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    11 Vintage Valentine's Day Cards and Why They Are Really Creepy

    Love is in the air. Kids everywhere -- or, more likely, their moms -- are buying boxes of cheap Valentine's Day cards to hand out in the classroom. It's a tradition that's been going on for years, and obviously it's not just for kids. But in days of yore, card designers could seem a little....creep ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2012

    "Gulf of America"? Don't Stop There! Five More Equally Sane Name Changes Needed

    A Mississippi lawmaker has completely and utterly disgraced Texas politicians by being the first to introduce legislation to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. And not because, as Stephen Colbert once put it when he made the same suggestion, "we broke it, we bought it." ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    A Cooler Coke: Grandpa Lundquist Christmas Soda - Scandinavian Julmust

    Photo by Nicholas L. HallA Jul-Tide Must!​Other people's Christmas Traditions are weird. I mean, let's be honest, here. Nobody thinks that Catalonia's Caga Tió - an anthropomorphic, candy-shitting take on the yule-log - is normal. The same can probably be said for the Dutch Zwarte Piet, whose ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    Fred Eaglesmith: Dangerous To Himself

    ​Fred Ealesmith's latest release 6 Volts is rapidly becoming our most played disk since we scored a copy at his recent show at Mucky Duck. Recorded live as a band with ONE MICROPHONE(!) as one track mono to a reel-to-reel deck (oh, you want lo-fi!), the album has drawn frequent comparisons to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    The 6 Worst Air-Show Disasters: A Video Collection, Just In Time For Wings Over Houston

    Things can go wrong​Next time you go to an air show, take a look at the fine print on the ticket. Besides the usual stuff about acts of God and "Promoter not responsible if the frontman doesn't show due to injecting Drano into his balls," there's something else. It says they're really, really ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    European Travel Tips For First-Time Bands

    ​Local favorites the Wild Moccasins embark on a six-week European tour this weekend. Rocks Off knows how daunting international travel can be, especially when you're on a multi-country blitzkrieg that exposes you to numerous languages and many differing cultural mores in a relatively short per ... More >>

  • News

    November 11, 2010

    Bluefinger

    Catastrophic Theatre stages a rock opera redemption.

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2010

    Odd Pair: ChocoVine and Raspberry PB&J

    ​My first question upon discovering ChocoVine, the chocolate wine, was simple: Why had no one told me about this miracle product sooner? ChocoVine is exactly what you think it is: chocolate and wine. The surprising part is that it actually works. French Cabernet is blended with rich, dark c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    World Cup 2010: David Villa Goes For The Golden Boot

    No need to play: The octopus has chosen Spain​It's been almost one month since South Africa and Mexico got the FIFA World Cup started in Soccer City. This Sunday - 63 games later - the Netherlands and Spain close up shop with what could be an instant classic.This will mark the first time tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    World Cup 2010: Spain Vs. Germany -- Starry Individuals Face A Daunting Team Of Relative No-Names

    All Euro all the time​One team has been laying beat downs.The other team, well, hasn't.That pretty much sums up the difference between Germany and Spain heading into their semifinal date later this afternoon - evening in Durban, South Africa.In a rematch of the 2008 European finals, the Germ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2010

    World Cup 2010: These Teams Will Make It Out Of The Group Stage. Guaranteed

    Now THAT was a USA World Cup squad​The 2010 edition of the FIFA World Cup is finally here. Thirty-two teams made it to the big dance to see just who is the best in the world. Realistically though, only a handful of teams have a shot of winning the cup. It's all going to come down to matchups ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Musicians Do More In Bed Than Just... Sleep

    ​Today is the anniversary of one of the most unusual events in a most unusual decade. On May 26, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began their "Bed-In for Peace" at Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel. It was the second of such boudoir-bound protests (or, if you prefer, media stunts); the couple folded ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 29, 2010

    Dressing Right and Standing Tall?

    ​Today is the anniversary of one of the most unusual events in a most unusual decade. On May 26, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began their "Bed-In for Peace" at Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel. It was the second of such boudoir-bound protests (or, if you prefer, media stunts); the couple folded ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2010

    Where Have All the Sex-With-Animals Videos Gone?

    ​Remember the good ol' days, when it was perfectly permissible to, you know, allow the family furry friend to lick your peanut-butter-slathered genitalia clean? Okay, okay, easy there, Judge Judy. Before you condemn, it's a good source of protein, no matter from where it originates. You can bet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    Brew Blog: Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale

    ​This week's adventure into a random beer (Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale from North Coast Brewing Co. in Fort Bragg, Calif.) has one key justification. This past Sunday, December 13, was the day in 1789 on which the Austrian Netherlands declared independence as Belgium, starting ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 15, 2009

    Capsule Stage Reviews: Little Shop of Horrors, Seven Guitars, Red Light Winter, Our Town,

    ​This week's adventure into a random beer (Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale from North Coast Brewing Co. in Fort Bragg, Calif.) has one key justification. This past Sunday, December 13, was the day in 1789 on which the Austrian Netherlands declared independence as Belgium, starting ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2009

    Chef Chat: Jonathan Jones of Beaver's

    Former chef for Max's Wine Dive and head honcho at Beaver's (2310 Decatur Street), Jonathan Jones is a gastropub's irreverent dream and tweet-a-holic who wants you to "get your tails to the Beaver." How do you feel about being associated with comfort food? I'm fine with being known for grass root ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2009

    Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series: Joseph O'Neill and Marilynne Robinson

    Two acclaimed authors stop in Houston to read for Inprint Series

  • Calendar

    April 30, 2009

    "Three"

    Several Dancers Core searches the globe for the right choreographers

  • Music

    March 26, 2009

    The Refugees

    Several Dancers Core searches the globe for the right choreographers

  • Dining

    December 25, 2008

    The United Nations of Food at Phoenicia Specialty Foods

    Several Dancers Core searches the globe for the right choreographers

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    MFAH Gets A Boost From An Oil Executive's Art Collection

    Since the death of oil tycoon Robert Chaney, questions have been raised regarding the fate of the famous Chaney family art collection. (Chaney committed suicide in late October of this year.)A small part of that question was answered Friday when the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston announced eight major ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2008

    Lonesome Onry and Mean: Sounds of Texas Music Series Announces 2009 Season

    Guy Clark, "L.A. Freeway," live in Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2006 In response to last week's feature on the Conroe/The Woodlands/Montgomery County Americana scene, we've just received word from the Sounds of Texas Music Series people regarding their 2009 season. Quote-unquote, "Season ticket ... More >>

  • Music

    October 30, 2008

    Legendary Pink Dots

    Guy Clark, "L.A. Freeway," live in Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2006 In response to last week's feature on the Conroe/The Woodlands/Montgomery County Americana scene, we've just received word from the Sounds of Texas Music Series people regarding their 2009 season. Quote-unquote, "Season ticket ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 5, 2008

    DJ Tiësto Hits the Decks

    The Grammy-nominated turntablist is in an Asian mood

  • Calendar

    March 20, 2008

    Dance Salad 2008

    The 13th installment of the performing arts festival includes dance groups from around the world

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2008

    Be of Good (Blue) Cheer

    The 13th installment of the performing arts festival includes dance groups from around the world

  • Calendar

    November 22, 2007

    A Touring Taste of Dance Salad Festival 2007

    Film offers heaping helping of memorable moments

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2007

    Holland Chaney Is Richer Than You

    Film offers heaping helping of memorable moments

  • Film

    April 19, 2007

    Black Book

    Back home in Holland, Paul Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2006

    Up to the Tiësto

    Back home in Holland, Paul Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller

  • Calendar

    April 13, 2006

    A Heavy Salad

    Back home in Holland, Paul Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller

  • Calendar

    March 30, 2006

    You Down with ICP?

    Back home in Holland, Paul Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller

  • Culture

    March 9, 2006

    "Girls" Just Want to Have Fun?

    Awkwardness, angst and mental illness take center stage at the Blaffer

  • Calendar

    January 5, 2006

    Sweet Saudade

    Awkwardness, angst and mental illness take center stage at the Blaffer

  • Calendar

    June 23, 2005

    Swallow Your Pride

    A big dose of dance parties and concerts is coming your way

  • Calendar

    May 5, 2005

    Dish-cotheque

    HUSH's "Silver Studio" party gets Deep

  • Dining

    April 21, 2005

    Krupuk, Sambal and Heineken

    Yanti's Indonesian food takes you back to the plantation

  • Music

    October 30, 2003

    Solas

    Tuesday, November 4

  • Calendar

    December 12, 2002

    The Most Extreme Sport of All

    Bike messengers converge in Houston for some extreme competition

  • Calendar

    August 1, 2002

    Southern Specialty

    You can take TV chef Tanya Holland out of the South, but you can't take the South out of her

  • Calendar

    January 17, 2002

    Universal Circus

    Dralion brings the world together underneath the big top

  • Music

    August 16, 2001

    VuDú Café

    VuDú Café (Self-released)

  • Culture

    April 5, 2001

    Dental Floss Alchemist

    Rebecca Holland transforms materials to better understand our place in the world

  • News

    September 28, 2000

    Going Public

    Everybody knows that HISD is supposed to be second-rate. So why are private school kids defecting back to the district that nobody wanted?

  • Dining

    August 10, 2000

    Raising the Bar Too High

    Pâtisserie Descours sets itself up for failure with its lofty ambitions

  • News

    September 9, 1999

    News of the Weird

    Pâtisserie Descours sets itself up for failure with its lofty ambitions

  • Music

    October 3, 1996

    Ground-in Dirt

    Bad boys Taste of Garlic are trying to clean up their act. Yeah. Sure.

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