Clutch City

5 Brick-and-Mortar Bookstores to Visit This Bookstore Day

Online retailers just can’t match the human touch of these local shops.

08/03/2014 By Michael Hardy

VISUAL ART

Valentina Kisseleva and the Art of Stagnation

New exhibition explores Brezhnev era in Soviet Union through the eyes of an artist.

08/01/2014 By Peter Holley

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: August 1–3

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

07/30/2014 By Michael Hardy

interview

No, Adam Duritz Will Not Play "Mr. Jones"

The Counting Crows frontman discusses the band's first new album in six years, and why they don't feel compelled to play their hits.

07/29/2014 By Michael Hardy

As Seen on TV

Bakery Boss Gives Not Jus Donuts a Cake-Lift

Cake Boss Buddy Valastro's newest show comes through Houston to make over a struggling family bakery.

07/28/2014 By BoJanay Posey

the big time

The Montrose Rollerblader Is Going to Radio City—And So Are We

Next Tuesday when Juan Carlos performs live on national TV from New York, Houstonia will be there with him.

07/28/2014

Jazz

Does Jazz Exist in Houston?

Houston produces some of the country’s greatest jazz musicians. So where’s the local scene?

07/25/2014 By David Theis

Reminiscence

Roger and Me

New documentary about Roger Ebert prompts local film critic Joe Leydon to reflect on their long friendship.

07/25/2014 By Joe Leydon

reading

Houston Writer Recounts Long Recovery from Sexual Assault

UH Creative Writing PhD Lacy Johnson's powerful new memoir tells a story of survival.

07/24/2014 By Michael Hardy

Post

Hoops and Hopes

07/24/2014

film

QFest Gives New Meaning to Summer Camp

The long-running LGBT film festival is back with a new slate of films, including a 1980s Pia Zadora howler.

07/23/2014 By Joe Leydon

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: July 25–27

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

07/23/2014 By Michael Hardy

Post

Dance Theatre of Harlem: Back From the Dead

The legendary company, which has been on hiatus for almost 10 years, returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre this week.

07/22/2014 By Adam Castañeda

Concert

Review: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Knock It Out of the Park

The married couple's sold-out Minute Maid Park concert didn't disappoint.

07/21/2014 By Michael Hardy

performance

Dance + Film = Julydoscope

Fourth annual family festival at Discovery Green highlights five dance groups, screening of Oscar-winning documentary.

07/18/2014 By Shy Hardiman

dance

Bollywood Icon Brings Her New Ballet to Houston

Beloved Indian film star Hema Malini choreographed and stars in a performance based on Hindu mythology.

07/17/2014 By Adam Castañeda

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: July 18–20

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

07/16/2014 By Michael Hardy

spectacle

The Evolution of Gaga

To prepare for her Wednesday-night show, we review Lady Gaga's most outrageous dresses from the past five years.

07/15/2014 By Kerry H. and Michael Hardy

Comparison

Beyoncé Versus Tamarie

Tamarie Cooper's new musical revue opens the same night as Beyoncé's Minute Maid Park concert with Jay-Z. And that's just the beginning of the connections between the two Houstonians.

07/14/2014 By Michael Hardy

Post

“Shades of Roses” Kickoff Party

07/14/2014