A perfect song for a quiet Sunday afternoon…

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Opening tonight at the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston is a fantastic show called “Barkley L. Hendricks: Birth of Cool“. Best known for his giant portraits of friends and local people from the…

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I’m not a very big fan of cupcakes…why have a tiny little treat when you could have a whole cake? I also think that cupcakes are one of the more interesting food trends…

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My favorite band of all time, Yo La Tengo, is playing here in Houston tomorrow night and you’d better not miss out. Playing some of the best live shows ever, if you are…

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This past Monday Houston Press revealed part of their showcase for the upcoming SXSW by announcing the addition of local pop band The Wild Moccassins. Known for their infectious energetic live performances, these…

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Now that it’s Hollywood award season again, you can’t seem to turn on the TV without seeing some kind of red carpet shin-dig with movie stars claiming awards for acting roles, and movies…

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Supposedly concocted by the Franco-American World War I flying ace Raoul Lufbery who was part of the Escadrille Americaine air fighting unit, a French 75 is a champagne cocktail with some very potent after-effects….

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Kind of like a whirling-dervish style hockey game, The Houston Roller Derby is a rowdy, raucous sport that is just as much fun, if not more, to watch. League matches take place about…

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I’ll confess to you one of my (many) food addictions. When I first tried Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce my tastebuds exploded with joy, and I’ve kept a bottle nearby ever since. This Asian…

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