Arts & Culture

Poetry

Candles in the Wind: Amber Tamblyn on Her Latest Book of Troubled Tales

The actress and poet looks beyond the spotlight to the stories of Hollywood's ill-fated leading ladies in Dark Sparkler.

04/14/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Photography

The Staitis: The Family Behind the Texas Oil Boom

The Heritage Society's new exhibit, Profile of a Houston Oil Family, features photos of a forgotten oil pioneer.

04/14/2016 By Max Jefferson

Slideshow

Giving Goes Glam

A gorgeous excuse to do something good.

04/13/2016 With Jasmine Fuller

Music

White Oak Music Hall Presents Its First Live Show

M83 and YACHT kick off the season.

04/13/2016 By William Geoffrey Wood

Photography

A New FotoFest Exhibit—Only Made of Hair?

Photographer Ray Redding's Hair-Raisers exhibit features not your typical hipster beard.

04/13/2016 By Sara Samora

Art Parade

Houston's 29th Art Car Parade Rules Downtown Streets

A look at this weekend's crazy and cool wheels.

04/12/2016 By Zain Mohammed

Museum

MFAH’s High Society Showcases Work by Forgotten Painter Franz X. Winterhalter

An underappreciated German portrait artist finally sees his spotlight.

04/11/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Classical

ROCO Ends Its Season On A High Note

The Houston-based chamber orchestra finishes the 2015/2016 season with an original piece from composer Dorothy Gates.

04/08/2016 By Sydney Boyd

Slideshow

Houston Parks and Recreation Celebrates 100 Years of Parks

Over 200 supporters join the Centennial Celebration, thanking supporters.

04/07/2016 With Diane Caplan

Opera

Opera in the Heights Takes on the Greek

This opera puts an artsy spin on its season-ending production, Orfeo ed Euridice.

04/07/2016 By Sarah Douglass

Bene Fêtes

Fashion Al Fresco at Bayou Bend

Splendor in the garden at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show & Luncheon.

04/07/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Music

Country Music Legend Merle Haggard Dies at 79

The Okie from Muskogee was scheduled to perform at Houston’s Arena Theatre on June 16.

04/06/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Slideshow

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County VIP Party

Habitat for Humanity thanks generous sponsors at their James Bond themed VIP party

04/06/2016 With Jasmine Fuller

Opera

From Novel to Opera: Catch Anna Karenina This Weekend

The classic Russian drama makes perfect sense on an opera stage—like the one at Moores Opera Center.

04/06/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: April 8–10

The annual Art Car Parade rolls through downtown, the Symphony plays Boléro, Moores Opera Center's Anna Karenina, comedian Ron White and singer Tori Kelly at Retention Music Center.

04/06/2016 By Nick Esquer

I'm In Love with My Car

The Reagan High Art Car Rides Again

This year's Queen-themed Art Car is the result of a dozen students' hard work—and the vision of one ardent art teacher.

04/05/2016 By Laura Gillespie

charity

The Thread Alliance’s Blue Plate Special Kickoff Party

Local restaurants take action against child abuse during the month of April.

04/04/2016 With Ana Pribic

Parades

More Than 200 Art Cars Are Headed to Houston This Weekend

The annual Art Car Parade enters its 29th year along a refreshed downtown route.

04/04/2016 By Leah Rose

Gold Rush

Why Houstonians Should See a Film About L.A.’s Foremost Eater of Tacos

“City of Gold” shines a light on the transformative career of food critic Jonathan Gold.

04/04/2016 By Jenna K. White

Theater

Off-Broadway Play Making Its Way to Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre's latest production, Grounded, focuses on modern warfare and the toll it takes on soldiers home and abroad.

04/04/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Houstonia Magazine

Arts & Culture

Candles in the Wind: Amber Tamblyn on Her Latest Book of Troubled Tales

The Staitis: The Family Behind the Texas Oil Boom

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White Oak Music Hall Presents Its First Live Show

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Houston's 29th Art Car Parade Rules Downtown Streets

MFAH’s High Society Showcases Work by Forgotten Painter Franz X. Winterhalter

ROCO Ends Its Season On A High Note

Houston Parks and Recreation Celebrates 100 Years of Parks

Opera in the Heights Takes on the Greek

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