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  Immersed In Ink Tattoo and Body Art Convention
  The quiet Marriott Westchase got a dose of the spectacular this weekend as it played host to Immersed In Ink, the tattoo and body art convention that also featured hot rods and suspension (which should not be viewed by the squeamish). PHOTOS BY KATYA HORNER
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  Sugar & Spice Ball at Avant Garden (NSFW)
  Bands, booze and burlesque ruled the night at Avant Garden on Saturday at the launch of Amberry Jam's new accessories line website, Classic-Harlequin.com. PHOTOS BY DANIEL KRAMER.
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  Buddy Guy at House of Blues
  The five-time Grammy winner and inspiration to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and countless others played the blues to a packed House of Blues on Sunday night. PHOTOS BY GROOVEHOUSE
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  Crypticon Horror Convention at Reliant Center
  Houston's first ever horror convention, Crypticon, hit the halls of Reliant Center this past weekend. Guests included Kristy Swanson, Adrienne Barbeau and Dee Wallace Stone among others, while visitors browsed collections of horror DVDs, met their favorite filmmakers and saw screenings of the...
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  No Holds Barred Chili Cook-Off
  Shady Tavern hosted the third annual No Holds Barred Chili Cook-Off on Saturday afternoon, where teams from across the city competed to win the judges' and peoples' hearts and tongues. Come And Take It, the team from Sugar Hill Studios, defeated two-time champs the Chili Kings this year. PHOTOS...
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  U2 and Muse at Reliant Stadium
  Theatrical rockers Muse set the stage for U2's epic 360° Tour last night at Reliant Stadium. We're still shaking off the effects of the extraterrestrial satellite that fell to Earth. In the meantime, enjoy our shots from the show below. PHOTOS BY GROOVEHOUSE
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  Houston's Best Dive Bars
  In this week's feature, John Nova Lomax explores the sometimes seedy, always interesting world of Houston's greatest dive bars. PHOTOS BY TROY FIELDS
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  Maxwell at the Toyota Center
  Once Maxwell and his band, whose attire was as elegant as their jazz-tinged R&B grooves, finally hit the stage at 10 p.m., he sent all the single ladies (and quite a few of the married ones) into a swooning frenzy Wednesday night at the Toyota Center. PHOTOS BY GROOVEHOUSE
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  U2's 360° Tour: Behind The Scenes
  The Houston Press was invited behind the scenes at Reliant Stadium on Tuesday afternoon to witness the construction of one of the largest and most unique stages of all time. The 360° Tour is so named for the giant, claw-like stage that allows fans a 360° view of U2 during the concert, but is ...
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  Epicurean Adventure at Bayou City Arts Festival
  The annual downtown arts festival is about more than paintings and sculptures - there's a bounty of food, too. PHOTOS BY KATHARINE SHILCUTT
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  Club Life
  Our nightlife photographer hit Element and Plush over the weekend. Look sharp - he just might be coming to capture you this coming week! PHOTOS BY SON LAM
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  Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival In (Duh) Conroe
  When the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival says “rain or shine,” they mean it. The rains poured Friday night and Sunday, but that didn’t keep the festival from drawing a huge crowd on Saturday when the weather was cool and perfect. And the music was stellar from start to finish. PHOTOS BY MICH...
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