Get a peek into some of the city’s most impressive homes during today’s 2012 Houston Modern Home Tour. The peeking party includes tours of eight contemporary and mid-century residences around the city built and designed by well-known Houston-based architects including François de Menil, Tom Rusnak and Ronnie Self. One sure-to-impress home is 4300 Lampton Circle in Bellaire, a sleek, contemporary design by StudioMET Architects. The three-bedroom residence has an open floor plan, with a long wall of floor-to-ceiling windows illuminating the spacious living/dining/kitchen area. The master bath is also filled with light, with rectangular windows floating over a deep soaking tub and an oversize walk-in shower. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information and locations where the tour starts, call 512-535-1801 or visit www.houston.modernhometours.com. $25 to $30.

Sat., March 3, 2012

Bob Ruggiero has been writing about music, books, visual arts and entertainment for the Houston Press since 1997, with an emphasis on Classic Rock. He used to have an incredible and luxurious mullet in...