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Tweaks, Apps and New Opportunities at the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

By Abby Downing-Beaver
Feb 24, 2020

Striving for more comfort and convenience, the 2020 version of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has added baby stations at multiple locations, tweaked its rideshare drop-offs by moving them to a new spot and for visitors of all ages: added a new tented area with sofas, outlets, and water...
The Russian Grand Ballet Comes to Stafford With The Sleeping Beauty

By Abby Downing-Beaver
Sep 27, 2016

Olga Kifyak, the prima ballerina who plays the title role in the Russian Grand Ballet’s upcoming performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty is talented, but not what most would consider a veteran of the stage. “I started dancing very late,” she says. In fact, she only began to study dancing...
The 2014 Houston Cinco de Mayo Guide

Houston offers up lots of Cinco de Mayo fun.

By Abby Downing-Beaver
Apr 30, 2014

You won't need to dredge up your high school Spanish to enjoy this Latin-flavored holiday — anyone can celebrate the Mexican defeat of a French army at Puebla with tequila, margaritas and the occasional roast pig with help from their favorite restaurants, bars and clubs. Friday, May 2 Bodegas Taco...
The 2014 Houston St. Patrick's Day Guide

Where to get your green beers and more this year.

By Abby Downing-Beaver
Mar 12, 2014

Mondays are, of course, the worst, but there's no better way to spruce up the start to your workweek than with a trip to your favorite haunt on St. Paddy's Day, where you can knock back a few green beers, listen to the music of the old country and take...
The 2014 Houston St. Patrick's Day Guide

Where to get your green beers and more this year.

By Abby Downing-Beaver
Mar 5, 2014

Mondays are, of course, the worst, but there's no better way to spruce up the start to your workweek than with a trip to your favorite haunt on St. Paddy's Day, where you can knock back a few green beers, listen to the music of the old country and take...

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