Arts & Culture

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Sketches: Fernando Casas

In his three-gallery exhibition, the Houston artist confronts the big questions.

01/29/2014 By Peter Holley

On the Road

The 10 Strangest Dining Recs in Moon Handbooks' Guide to Houston

Try Corner Bakery for breakfast, and other dubious insights.

01/29/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Jan 31–Feb 2

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

01/28/2014 By Michael Hardy

Opera

Review: The Passenger's Difficult Yet Important Journey

New Houston Grand Opera production of 1968 Holocaust opera stuns with its power and passion.

01/27/2014 By Michael Hardy

Feeling Drouthy

Address Your Own Haggis at Burns Night

A night of Scottish fare and festivities at D&T Drive Inn celebrates the ploughman poet.

01/24/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Classical Music

Does Andrés Orozco-Estrada Have Too Many Jobs?

The incoming Houston Symphony music director's recent appointment at the London Philharmonic—the conductor's fourth titled position—raises the question of his commitment to Houston.

01/24/2014 By Michael Hardy

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Sketches: Anita Varadaraju

The Indian-born artist discusses her lifelong obsession with color.

01/23/2014 By Peter Holley

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Jan 24–26

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

01/22/2014 By Michael Hardy

Pop

She is Helen: Hear Her Roar

'70s pop icon Helen Reddy discusses "I Am Woman," practicing hypnotherapy, and returning to the stage after a prolonged absence.

01/21/2014 By Michael Hardy

Newsfix

Video: Concussions and College Athletics on Newsfix

An exclusive interview with the Rice athlete who had to retire from competitive sports

01/21/2014 By Dan Derozier

Theater

TUTS Announces 2014–2015 Season

From old chestnuts like The Music Man and Victor/Victoria to contemporary Broadway hits like Kinky Boots, the new season of Theatre Under the Stars has something for everyone.

01/20/2014 By Scott Vogel

The Main Drag

New Kids on the Block Party

Downtown block party this Sunday spotlights a revitalized stretch of Main Street.

01/17/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Theater

Review: Other Desert Cities

New Alley production of Pulitzer Prize–winning play hampered by dated references, flimsy caricatures.

01/16/2014 By Michael Hardy

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Sketches: David McGee

The Houston painter on pop culture, painting, and angry dwarfs

01/16/2014 By Peter Holley

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend (MLK Day Edition): Jan 17–20

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

01/15/2014 By Michael Hardy

Art

What If the MFAH Raised Ticket Prices and Nobody Noticed?

Last September, the Museum of Fine Arts raised ticket prices for the third time in two years. So where's the uproar?

01/14/2014 By Michael Hardy

Preview

Slideshow: 2014 Rodeo Houston Performers

From country superstars like Blake Shelton and Keith Urban to radio mainstays like Robin Thicke and Maroon 5, the 20 nights of this year's rodeo will be packed with talent.

01/13/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Your Can't-Miss Guide to January Festivals and Events

From the Houston Auto Show to the Texas Yoga Conference, this month is packed with things to do.

01/10/2014 By BoJanay Posey