Bayougraphy

The Comeback Kid

Darius Clark Monroe, film director

01/04/2015 By Michael Hardy

Photography

On the Streets With @VisualContrabrand

Meet Hector, one of Houston’s most intrepid urban explorers (and exciting Instagrammers).

01/04/2015 By Hector*, as told to Sarah Rufca

Radio

Life After FM Radio

92.1’s sudden format change forced popular talk show Drink of Ages to find a new home.

01/04/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

television

Manor of Speaking Goes National

The popular Downton Abbey talkback show expands beyond Houston.

01/01/2015 By Michael Hardy

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Jan 1–4

Don't miss your last chance to catch these great events

12/31/2014 By Michael Hardy

guide

Houston's 5 Best New Year's Eve Parties

If you waited until the last minute to make plans, we've got your back.

12/30/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Holiday Extravaganza benefiting Boys and Girls Harbor

12/29/2014

Dance

What Is Shen Yun, Anyway?

It looks like a Chinese Cirque du Soleil, but it's actually political propaganda.

12/29/2014 By Michael Hardy

On the Town

Get This Calendar and Get Out

Make a resolution to enjoy Houston.

12/29/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Dec 25–28 (Christmas Edition!)

Celebrate Christmas with Robert Earl Keen, Shakey Graves, and magician Ivan Amodei.

12/24/2014 By Michael Hardy

picks

Our Top 5 Most Anticipated Arts Events of 2015

Between the Alley's return to its downtown home to the next chapter of the Ring Cycle, it's shaping up to be a banner year in the arts.

12/23/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Rolex SkyDweller Party

12/23/2014

Year in Review

The Best of 2014 in the Arts

Our top picks in theater, dance, pop, opera, classical, jazz, and art.

12/22/2014 Illustrations by Dan Derozier By Michael Hardy

opera

Opera in the Heights Fires Artistic Director, Announces New Direction

On the heels of a critically acclaimed production of Hänsel und Gretel, artistic director Enrique Carreón-Robledo gets the boot.

12/19/2014 By Michael Hardy

Year in Review

Houstonia's Favorite Plays of 2014

Despite a series of displacements and disruptions, the Houston theater scene retained its artistic vitality.

12/18/2014 By Michael Hardy and Scott Vogel

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Dec 19–21

Christmas season kicks into high gear with Handel's Messiah, the Alley's Christmas Carol, and Yuletide at Bayou Bend.

12/17/2014 By Michael Hardy

best of 2014

The Top 5 Dance Performances of 2014

Despite all the great visiting companies, the strongest work this year was by local choreographers and dancers.

12/16/2014 By Adam Castañeda

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Holiday Schmooze

12/16/2014

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Festari for Men Christmas Shopping Party

12/16/2014

Gift Guide

Christmas Gifts For the Arts Lover in Your Life

From museum memberships to concert subscriptions, we've got got plenty of ideas for culture aficionados.

12/15/2014 By Michael Hardy