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  Comic Nick Pruher Loved The '90s – And Has The VHS Tapes To Prove It

  January 6 at 4:30 a.m.

  “It’s our life’s work. I think [our collection] has grown to 1600 tapes now, and those are just the good ones – so it’s pretty staggering.”

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  A Very Filthy Christmas: John Waters Is Coming to Town

  Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 5 a.m.

  Every year, like clockwork, there are signs of the upcoming holiday season. It can be something as subtle as a mailbox overflowing with junk mail to the giant bows atop of fancy shopping centers. John Waters and his annual Christmas show can be added to the list of indicators that...

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  Celebrate Cowboy Culture and Apollo 11 With Houston Cinema Arts Festival

  Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Roll out the red carpet because luminaries from the world of cinema are heading to the Bayou City as Houston Cinema Arts Festival takes over ten area venues this month. Bun B is even in the mix; the multi-talented hip-hop artist is a board member for organizer Houston Cinema Arts...

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  The Empire Strikes Back Summons Inner Musicians, Film Buffs

  Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  The Force will be strong with the Houston Symphony as it brings the most critically lauded of the Star Wars films to Jones Hall during Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back — in Concert. Audiences can experience this blockbuster film on the big screen above the orchestra as it performs John Williams’ award-winning score live, Nov. 7–10.

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  Elton John Looks on a Life of Music, Sequins and Hedonism. Lots of Hedonism.

  Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Me By Elton John 384 pp. Henry Holt & Co. $30 It was with some bemusement that moviegoer/rock and rollers compared two recent biopics of flamboyant and gay ‘70s rockers Freddie Mercury and Elton John. The PG-13 rated Bohemian Rhapsody hinted at, but never really dug into its subject’s personal...

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  10 Best Bets This Weekend in Houston: MoonStrike, Viet Fest and a Regatta

  Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Music aficionados can choose from iconic '60s music or compositions inspired by the moon and stars; while nature lovers can pick up a few native plants, learn about birds of prey, or kayak along Greens Bayou. Rounding out the weekend are dance, a short film festival, an antique pop-up sale,...