Roadside Attractions

In Marfa, the Playboy Bunny Lives On

Dick DeGuerin turns art critic in his crusade to save a new landmark in his other hometown.

08/26/2013 By John Nova Lomax

Interview

"If the characters don't work, it sounds like you're just making it up."

James McBride on John Brown, working with Spike Lee, and his new novel, The Good Lord Bird.

08/26/2013 By Michael Hardy

Interview

"I just decided to let the story wheel out of control."

U. H. creative writing professor Robert Boswell discusses Tumbledown, his first new novel in a decade.

08/26/2013 By Michael Hardy

Dance

Arts Insider: Jane Weiner

The founder of Hope Stone reflects on how Houston's dance scene has changed over the past 15 years.

08/23/2013 By Michael Hardy

Film

Remembrance of Megaplexes Past

Craig Lindsey reflects on a lifetime of moviegoing at Houston's finest cinema chains.

08/22/2013 By Craig Lindsey

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Sketches: Cary Reeder Goes Solo at Lawndale (VIDEO)

Local artist captures historic homes before they vanish.

08/21/2013 By Peter Holley

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 23–25

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

08/21/2013 By Michael Hardy

Art

You're So Vane (SLIDESHOW)

Mark di Suvero's new sculpture "Po-um (Lyric)" is installed on Rice University's campus.

08/19/2013 By Michael Hardy

Slideshow

You're So Vane

08/16/2013

Interview

Arts Insider: Clint Willour

Introducing our new series of interviews with behind-the-scenes players in the Houston art world.

08/16/2013 By Michael Hardy

Field Report

Into the Art

Houston arts institutions launch programs to foster audience engagement.

08/15/2013 By Abby Koenig

Artist Spotlight

Sketches: Patrick Renner on "Funnel Tunnel" (VIDEO)

In car-crazy Houston, a visual arts speed bump slows traffic.

08/14/2013 By Peter Holley

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 16–18

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

08/14/2013 By Michael Hardy

Music Festival

Grass Fire

Since 1989, the Fire on the Strings festival has been bringing some of the country's best bluegrass to the Houston area.

08/12/2013 By Michael Hardy

Interview

Getting Back in Tune

Houston Symphony executive director Mark C. Hanson previews the 2013–2014 centennial season.

08/09/2013 By Michael Hardy

Remembrance

A Fond Farewell for Caroline Collective

Saying goodbye to the city's first co-working space after 5 years.

08/08/2013

Slideshow

A Fond Farewell to Caroline Collective

08/08/2013

Breaking News

Thanksgiving Parade in Jeopardy

Citing financial difficulties, the Houston Festival Foundation announces it will no longer produce Houston's 64-year-old Holiday Parade.

08/07/2013 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 9–11

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

08/07/2013 By Michael Hardy

Reading

But You Don't Have to Take My Word for It...

Inprint's Margarett Root Brown Reading Series continues to bring top authors to Houston.

08/06/2013 By Leah Lax