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P.T. Barnum

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Reality Bites: MonsterQuest

    There are a million reality shows on the naked television. We're going to watch them all, one at a time. Admittedly, the concept of MonsterQuest initially struck me as woefully similar to that of...certain other reality shows, in that I was sure we'd be following around a bunch of yahoos using dubi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    Comment of the Day

    ​Katharine Shilcutt reported on renewed efforts to assign appellations to Gulf oysters, and some commenters didn't like the idea so much. "Seriously," P. T. Barnum wrote. "Were these same oysters selling for inflated prices before their fancy name? Nope. Sucker." But PJ Stoops defended the pra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    Last Night: Fred Eaglesmith At McGonigel's Mucky Duck

    Photos by Jason Wolter​Fred Eaglesmith McGonigel's Mucky Duck February 22, 2011 Rocks Off Sr. wanted to know, and he wanted to know now. "What kinda crowd is this? Canadians?" "Yeah, some, for sure." Aftermath understands these things. Instinctively. It's like drinking good whiskey. "But l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Six Things The White Stripes Leave In Their Wake

    ​In the wake of the White Stripes' official breakup last week, the music world reeled with the loss of one of the defining bands of the past decade. Some applauded the end of a band they saw as too simplistic, buoyed by a sub-par drummer and warbling attention-addict. Different strokes, y'all. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2009

    Tommy Tune Award Nominees Announced; St. Agnes Kicks Ass

    Logo courtesy TUTSTUTS' Tommy Tune Awards have become a big deal -- they're the Tonys for high-school musicals.Which may sound lame, but the ceremony is actually pretty nice and the productions some of these schools put on are impressive.As always, they're not to be confused with these high-school T ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 12, 2009

    Oyster Lovers Unite

    This Valentine's weekend may be your best chance to eat oysters for years to come

  • Music

    January 22, 2009
  • Blogs

    February 27, 2008
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    January 22, 2008
  • Film

    June 28, 2007

    Sicko

    Michael Moore's pill goes down easy, but his diagnosis of U.S. health care still devastates

  • News

    February 1, 2007

    How to Hide Your Weed

    An ex-cop from East Texas decides to switch sides

  • Culture

    July 20, 2006

    Capsule Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Culture

    July 6, 2006

    Capsule Reviews

    A picture of our opinions on local exhibitions

  • Culture

    April 27, 2006

    The Body Shop

    The HMNS features the life's work of a creepy German doctor

  • Calendar

    October 13, 2005

    Buy Sexual

    Brothel owner and Cathouse star Dennis Hof is the next Hef

  • Music

    May 12, 2005

    Sammy's Way

    A former Gallant Knight singer hopes to conquer downtown with his own club

  • Music

    February 24, 2005

    Playbill

    A former Gallant Knight singer hopes to conquer downtown with his own club

  • Film

    June 3, 2004

    Saddest -- and Strangest

    This nostalgic melodrama will be memorable, if not necessarily enjoyable

  • Music

    January 15, 2004

    A Clean Brake

    After almost losing his voice, country rocker David Brake starts singing his own songs

  • News

    October 9, 2003

    Catching Elevators

    Dr. Hitoshi Nikaidoh stepped on a St. Joseph Hospital elevator and died. His death was gruesome and horrifying. But it wasn't unique.

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Circus

    Alegría

  • Culture

    July 10, 2003

    Still Smilin'?

    Part Disney, part Barnum, the man who saved comics is all Stan Lee

  • Culture

    March 13, 2003

    Family Circus

    The Alley and Alegría offer all-ages shows that adults will actually enjoy

  • Culture

    February 13, 2003

    The Bleeding Edge

    A decade ago, Vertigo started a revolution by making comics for adults

  • Music

    December 12, 2002

    Retro Electro

    Meet Larry Tee and the circus freaks of electroclash

  • Culture

    April 25, 2002

    Seeing Is Disbelieving

    Kirk Hayes tricks and treats in James Gallery's final show

  • Music

    September 27, 2001

    Where the Streets Have No Lanes

    Metro has Main Street club owners singing the Midtown blues

  • Calendar

    April 19, 2001

    Rose, By Any Other Name

    Jim Rose got a makeover, but he still has fans rolling in the aisles

  • Best of Houston

    September 21, 2000

    Best Circus

    P.T. Barnum's Kaleidoscape

  • Calendar

    December 23, 1999

    Step Right Up

    P.T. Barnum's Kaleidoscape

  • Music

    February 25, 1999

    The Devil Makes Him Do It

    One-on-one with pop satirist Wesley Willis

  • Calendar

    August 13, 1998

    Imprints of the Eras

    One-on-one with pop satirist Wesley Willis

  • Music

    July 4, 1996

    Notes from the Front

    Vamping down memory lane with members of the Kiss Army

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