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Sam Houston Race Park

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    May 18, 2012

    7 Cool & Cheap Weekenders: Prom Night, Rocky Hill, Yann Tiersen, Etc.

    Sorry we're late this week, but the good ol' Allen Oldies Band wants to help you start your weekend by rocking your socks off this evening at Natachee's Supper & Punch. Also, it's Prom Night down the street at the Continental Club. Boondocks is promising "Nu Disco, Italo, Cosmic Synth, Nu No Wave, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Upcoming: Basshunter, Escape The Fate, Gipsy Kings, High On Fire, Jesus & Mary Chain

    7horse: Mon., April 9. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston. Allen Toussaint: Fri., March 9. Dosey Doe Coffee Company, 25911 I-45 N., Spring. The Wheeler Brothers, The Asteroid Shop, Antonio Estevan Huerta: Sat., April 7. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston. Basshunter: Fri., Feb. 24. Rich ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 10, 2011

    Energizer® Night Race for a Brighter World

    7horse: Mon., April 9. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston. Allen Toussaint: Fri., March 9. Dosey Doe Coffee Company, 25911 I-45 N., Spring. The Wheeler Brothers, The Asteroid Shop, Antonio Estevan Huerta: Sat., April 7. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston. Basshunter: Fri., Feb. 24. Rich ... More >>

  • Music

    June 23, 2011

    Vans Warped Tour

    7horse: Mon., April 9. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston. Allen Toussaint: Fri., March 9. Dosey Doe Coffee Company, 25911 I-45 N., Spring. The Wheeler Brothers, The Asteroid Shop, Antonio Estevan Huerta: Sat., April 7. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston. Basshunter: Fri., Feb. 24. Rich ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 10, 2011

    Cirque du Soleil: Ovo

    7horse: Mon., April 9. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston. Allen Toussaint: Fri., March 9. Dosey Doe Coffee Company, 25911 I-45 N., Spring. The Wheeler Brothers, The Asteroid Shop, Antonio Estevan Huerta: Sat., April 7. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston. Basshunter: Fri., Feb. 24. Rich ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Tea Party: At The Race Track With George Washington

    Photos by Craig HlavatyNo treading allowed​On Saturday afternoon I visited the North Houston Tea Party's "I Will Vote" rally, held at the Sam Houston Race Park. This was my second Tea Party rally in six months, following on the heels of the one in April at Discovery Green where my photographer was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    Weiner Dog Races: The Brutal, Ugly Truth

    Photos by Stephanie MezaFierce competitors​ Sam Houston Race Park hosted the latest edition of its Weiner Dog races, the biggest sporting event outside of the World Cup and Super Bowl combined.It may seem like fund and games, but in reality it makes MMA look like a ladies' tea.

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Rocks Off Seeking Local Bands For New Covers Night

    ​It's been a while since Rocks Off has put on our promoter hat because, well, we've been kind of busy around here, but also because we've been cooking up an idea we think you're all going to like. We hope so, anyway. As you may have noticed, it's not that easy for artists to sell tickets thes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2010

    Friday: The (Very Wet) Vans Warped Tour At Sam Houston Race Park

    Photos by Marc BrubakerTyson Ritter of the All-American Rejects​Vans Warped Tour Sam Houston Race Park July 2, 2010 As they always have, teenagers get a bad rap these days. In our minds, any kid who was willing to brave the dirty side of Hurricane Alex on Friday afternoon to see their favorit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    Pat Green Or Monkeys Riding Dogs? A July 4 Dilemma Solved

    ​Sunday, the City of Houston will celebrate our fine country's independence from the Redcoats in the same way it does every single other year, with the self-proclaimed "Largest Land-Based Fireworks Show in the Nation," Freedom Over Texas. This year, the festival's blander-than-white-bread head ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    July 4th Weekend Extravaganza at Sam Houston Race Park

    Horse races, fireworks and monkeys riding dogs — sounds like one hell of a 4th

  • Music

    June 3, 2010

    3OH!3

    Horse races, fireworks and monkeys riding dogs — sounds like one hell of a 4th

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    Distant Early Warning: Athlete, The Bangles, Cypress Hill, Imogen Heap, MGMT, O'Jays, Rush, Talib Kweli, Etc.

    ​Athlete, Carney: Sat., June 26. Walter's on Washington. All Leather, Balaclavas, Yip-Yip: Sat., May 15. The Mink. The Bangles, Tonic: Sat., May 29. Moody Gardens Outdoor Amphitheater. Tyagaraja, Black Queen Speaks, Peekaboo Theory, Robert Ellis & The Boys, The Tontons, VerseCity, Wayside Dri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2010

    Silence Of The Hams

    Photos by Katharine ShilcuttThis was a pig at one time.​Sad to report that I'm not clever enough to have come up with that little pun on my own (or even, "It puts the BBQ sauce on its skin, or else it gets the hose again!" - a friend came up with that gem shortly afterwards). No, the credit fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    Distant Early Warning: Blue October, Felix Da Housecat, Hank III, Les Claypool, Megadeth and Roky Erickson Returns

    ​Blue October: Sat., May 15. The Showgrounds @ Sam Houston Race Park. "Choo-Choo Soul" With Genevieve: Sat., April 24. Verizon Wireless Theater. Cody Kouba: Thu., March 18. The Firehouse Saloon. Dale Watson: Wed., March 10. The Hideout @ Reliant Stadium. "Dirty Honey" With DJ Brett Koshkin, Ceepl ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 31, 2009

    Buh-Bye 2009

    Where to celebrate the dawn of a new year: Our guide to the best events in town.

  • Culture

    December 24, 2009

    Buh-Bye 2009

    Where to celebrate the dawn of a new year: Our guide to the best events in town.

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Sam Houston Race Park Welcomes The Teabaggers

    ​Sam Houston Race Park has a new way of trying to entice customers to the park: radical, extreme political events wherein the office of the President of the United States will be disparaged and its occupant compared to Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini and whatever other figure talk radio comes up with.Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2009

    Aftermath: Vans Warped Tour at Sam Houston Race Park

    Photos by Craig Hlavaty Aiden stirred up the moshers on a sizzling afternoon. For anyone out there thinking that kids don't care about music anymore, or that all they want out of it is illegal downloads and faux guitars connected to gaming consoles, Rocks Off would like to kindly direct you t ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 21, 2009

    Summer Sounds

    Enough shows to keep concertgoers busy all season long

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2009

    Flipping Out: We've Got a Flip Camera and Aren't Afraid to Use It

    Rocks Off's latest toy is one of those nifty Flip mini-camcorders you can check out here, and coming soon to a concert near you, Houston. We gave it a test run at Ghostland Observatory Saturday evening at Sam Houston Race Park... "Sad Sad City" Photo and video by Craig Hlavaty

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    One Little Tornado Warning in Northwest Houston and the Russians Say Nyet

    There won't be any Russian riders getting on those specialty circus horses out at Sam Houston Race Park tonight.In town for several days and parked under expansive white tents, the show Artania got called off for tonight just a few minutes ago when the day's dark and gloomy skies opened up, accompa ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 12, 2009

    Artania

    The Russians are Coming! (The Russian circus, that is.)

  • Dining

    February 12, 2009

    The Valentine's Day Minefield at Central Market

    The Russians are Coming! (The Russian circus, that is.)

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2008

    Ike Hits Degenerate Horse Gamblers Where It Hurts

    The Russians are Coming! (The Russian circus, that is.)

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2008

    Friday In-Stores: Hayes Carll and Paris Falls

    The Russians are Coming! (The Russian circus, that is.)

  • Calendar

    January 3, 2008

    The Best Country Singer in Houston Contest

    Sam Houston Race Park hosts its annual singing competition

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2007

    Off and Running

    Sam Houston Race Park hosts its annual singing competition

  • Culture

    April 19, 2007

    Stage Capsule Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2006

    Going Horse

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

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    April 27, 2006

    Raise the Ruthie

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Calendar

    January 5, 2006

    King Me

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Culture

    May 26, 2005

    Hot Shows

    Summertime concerts that will leave you sweating

  • Music

    February 17, 2005

    He's Gone Country

    The Nightfly tries out as the next Bocephus at Sam Houston Race Park

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2004

    Keeping Up with the Jones

    The Triple Crown thunders to the finish line

  • Calendar

    July 3, 2003

    Fire, Work with Me

    Fun on the Fourth

  • Calendar

    June 26, 2003
  • Calendar

    February 13, 2003

    Eat Your Heart Out

    Friday, February 14

  • News

    November 29, 2001

    Evening the Odds

    In three decades, women jockeys have made tremendous strides. But in the male-dominated world of horse racing, equality remains elusive.

  • Music

    July 27, 2000

    He Likes Beer

    Pat Green

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    November 12, 1998

    Pony Up

    Pat Green

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    July 10, 1997

    The Insider

    Pat Green

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    February 20, 1997

    Sportin' Life

    Pat Green

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    August 22, 1996

    Press Picks

    Pat Green

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    May 23, 1996

    Beat the Heat!

    1996 Summer Guide

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    December 28, 1995

    Press Picks

    1996 Summer Guide

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    April 13, 1995

    Press Picks

    1996 Summer Guide

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    November 24, 1994

    Press Picks

    1996 Summer Guide

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