books

Kerry Howley Enters the Octagon

Former Houstonia editor explores the world of mixed martial arts in her celebrated new book.

10/16/2014 By Michael Hardy

picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Oct 17–19

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

10/15/2014 By Michael Hardy

Slideshow

Advocate Through Art

10/15/2014

Slideshow

Houstonia’s Sunday Bloody Sunday

10/15/2014

Events

Design Blogger Heads to Houston

Designer Erin Gates has built a blogging empire sharing highly personal and oh-so-pretty spaces.

10/15/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Slideshow

Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards

10/13/2014

dance

Innovative Dance Company Brings Alchemy to Houston

Connecticut-based MOMIX's new show is inspired by the medieval "science" of turning lead into gold.

10/10/2014 By Adam Castañeda

dance

Review: Suchu Dance's Nebria Inspired by World of Beetles

Jennifer Wood's new evening-length duet puts the dance company's new space to good use.

10/09/2014 By Adam Castañeda

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Oct 10–12

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

10/08/2014 By Michael Hardy

books

The George Eliot of Friendswood

Celebrated author René Steinke discusses her novel, set in the small town where she grew up.

10/07/2014 By Michael Hardy

Slideshow

Hearts of Gold Gala

10/06/2014

Slideshow

Big Brothers Big Sisters Ball

10/06/2014

visual art

MFAH's New Curator of Islamic Art Vows to Expand Small Collection

Aimée Froom was previously a curator at the Brooklyn Museum and an independent art historian in Paris.

10/02/2014 By Michael Hardy

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Oct 3–5

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

10/01/2014 By Michael Hardy

Jazz

Chick Corea Goes It Alone

Having played with the likes of Stan Getz, Dizzie Gillespie, and his own ensembles, the legendary jazz pianist will now perform solo at the Wortham Center.

09/30/2014 By Justin Mitchell

History

At the Menil, a Visual History of Nonviolent Protest

From Gandhi to Tiananmen Square, a new exhibition traces traditions of civil disobedience through photographs and artifacts.

09/30/2014 By Zachary Sachs

Fall Arts 2014

6 Young Artists Who Are Reshaping Houston’s Art Scene

This year we salute the new wave behind this season’s thrilling slate of cultural events—a lineup as fresh and new as the artists behind them.

09/30/2014 By Michael Hardy, Peter Holley, and Adam Casteñeda Photography by Arthur Garcia

Best of Houstonia

Our 2014 Fall Arts Guide

Our top picks in theater, visual art, dance, classical music, and more.

09/30/2014 By Michael Hardy

theater

Review: Peace in Our Time Is a Play For Our Time

Noël Coward's fascinating play imagines a Nazi occupation of England.

09/30/2014 By Michael Hardy

opera

Review: What's the Point of Opera in the Heights's Rigoletto?

The Houston Grand Opera produced Verdi's classic last year. Do we really need another production so soon?

09/29/2014 By Sydney Boyd