Arts & Culture

Women Making History

From Mentee to Mentor, Annise Parker Shares Lessons on Female Leadership

In honor of Women’s History Month, the former mayor of Houston shares the mentorship experiences that shaped her career.

03/13/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Local Love

Send the Right Message With Houston-Themed Emojis

From construction cones to queso, these H-Town Stickers are worth a thousand words.

03/10/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Tune In

Steering Clear of the Rodeo? Hear These Top Non-Arena Concerts This Weekend

Rather not fight traffic around the NRG Stadium? Then these performances will be music to your ears.

03/09/2017 By Bryce Dodds

Road Trip

5 Reasons to Make the Drive to Austin for SXSW

Reason No. 1: Joe Biden.

03/09/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Concert

Trumpeter Marquis Hill Jazzes Up the Music World

Da Camera presents toe-tappin' tunes from Chicago's young and talented contemporary jazz ensemble.

03/08/2017 By Chris Becker

Slideshow

7th Annual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff

Unique kosher chili recipes attract thousands of attendees to raise money for local Jewish Day Schools & Meals on Wheels.

03/07/2017 With Liz Lopez

Slideshow

2nd Annual Reel 'Em In Foundation Fishing Tournament

Vikings player Brian Robison kicks off annual fishing tournament benefiting K9s4COPs.

03/07/2017 With Liz Lopez

Festival

New Literary Talents Shine at Writefest

The emerging writers event is booked with workshops, speakers and plenty of material.

03/07/2017 By Amber Tong

Concert

After 25 Years, Cowboy Mouth's Fred LeBlanc is Just Getting Warmed Up

Get to know the New Orleanian drummer before his Bayou City performance.

03/07/2017 By Chris Becker

Rodeo News

Updated: Old Dominion Cancels Rodeo Concert, Replaced by Cody Johnson

After an unexpected cancellation, Johnson will headline this Wednesday night.

03/06/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Rodeo Roundup

Chris Stapleton, Alan Jackson and More Rodeo Concerts to Catch This Week (March 7–12)

The first week of Rodeo Houston sounds pretty darn good.

03/06/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Go Texan

In Photos: The Trail Riders Arrive in Houston After 13 Long Journeys

Rodeo season officially arrived, too, as more than 3,000 riders along with their horses and wagons made their way into the city today.

03/03/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Michael Paulsen

Review

Houston Ballet's Cinderella Enchants in This Novel Retelling

From page to stage, Stanton Welch brings his original spellbinding production back to the Wortham Center.

03/03/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Go Texan

Get Ready for Rodeo with Our Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek

What does it take to get NRG Park rodeo-ready? A lot more than you think.

03/02/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Michael Paulsen

Slideshow

Houston Ballet Ball: Enchantment

A truly enchanting evening to benefit the Houston Ballet.

03/01/2017 With Liz Lopez

Slideshow

Casa de Esperanza's 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off

The Young Professionals of Casa de Esperanza de los Niños raised a record breaking $70,000 to support children in crisis.

03/01/2017 With Liz Lopez

Review

An American in Paris Delivers a Reverie of Dance

The beloved musical doesn't miss a beat at the Hobby Center this week.

03/01/2017 By Doni Wilson

Movies

What to Watch at the Houston Jewish Film Festival

Don't miss these thought-provoking screenings at MFAH next weekend.

03/01/2017 By Amber Tong

Opera

HGO's World Premiere of Some Light Emerges Is Inspired by the Rothko Chapel

The new opera by Pulitzer prize winner Mark Campbell highlights philanthropist Dominique de Menil.

02/28/2017 By Sydney Boyd