Dusti Rhodes

In “Poem for California,” Matthew Zapruder starts with an ankle scar and ends up pondering how he went from academic nomad to soon-to-married settler. The author often calls upon the everyday to unlock the mysteries of life. “When I write about something I don’t know why it’s important or meaningful,...

Art Palace was our Best of Houston¨ pick for Best Art Gallery, so there's lots of buzz about what's coming up. "It's better to regret something you have done" offers a sneak peak at the gallery's 2011 season. Director Arturo Palacios says the exhibit continues the gallery's mission of showcasing...

“Nacho Mama’s Fridge!” is a collection of art ideal for the gift-giving season. (Read: It’s affordable.) The group show, curated by Emily Sloan, features small-scale works by local artists, including jewelry, photographs, comics and paintings, all showcased in Box 13’s tiny, frigid Kenmore Gallery (also a compact refrigerator). Merilee Minshew’s...

Comedian Louis C.K. is recently divorced, but he's not exactly looking forward to the single life. "I know too much about life to have any optimism," explains the star of the television sitcom Louie on FX. "You'll meet the perfect person and then you'll get old together and then she's...

The Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Galveston Restored is an island-wide ride highlighting artists who are anything but watered down. "We'll be talking about the community itself and how it survived during [Hurricane Ike]," says organizer Beverly Frannea, whose home is one of the many stops on the tour. Frannea's townhouse...