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Getting Real

Talking with the Ho Family about Their New Reality TV Series, House of Ho

Washington, Lesley, and Judy Ho explain how they decided to be so open in front of the cameras.

12/13/2020 By Brittany Cristiano

Playing with Activism

Mildred’s Umbrella Joining Theaters around the Country in Nationwide Reading

Held this year on Dec 14, #Enough aims to promote conversations on gun violence through its middle and high school playwriting competitions.

12/11/2020 By Aarohi Sheth

One for the Books

Houston Book Community Mourns Local Literary Titan Karl Kilian

Kilian helped forge the Bayou City's place on the national literary stage, founding Brazos Bookstore and co-founding Inprint.

12/11/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Snow in Houston?

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Dec 11–13

Holiday concerts, an opera documentary, and Narnia. What more could you want?

12/11/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Charitable Giving

A Day in Photos: The Houston Food Bank

A look at how the food bank gets it done.

12/11/2020 Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Charitable Giving

20-Plus Ways to Donate, Volunteer, and Help out in Houston Right Now

And how to get some help in return!

12/11/2020 Edited by Dianna Wray

Charitable Giving

10 Ways to Make a Difference in Another Houstonian's Life

Make it count.

12/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Emma Schkloven, Denise Cathey, and Catherine Wendlandt

Snow Gaze

HGO Brings Wintery Joy to Houston in The Making of the Snowy Day

The new documentary showcases the heart and soul of Ezra Jack Keats’s classic story as well as the challenge of bringing it to the operatic stage.

12/09/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

No Bah Humbugs Here

REVIEW: Alley Captures the Meaning of Christmas in Virtual A Christmas Carol

The paired-down adaptation of Dickens's tale, available for free through Dec 27, casts off the trappings of productions past to focus on what really matters.

12/09/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Selena: The Mural

See EaDo's New Selena Mural from Artist Donkeemom

The mural, which will be up through December 13, was painted in connection with the new Netflix series about the Queen of Tejano Music.

12/09/2020 By Raven Wuebker

Charitable Giving

Here's How Houstonians Helped Each Other This Year

Our readers tell their stories.

12/09/2020 Edited by Catherine Wendlandt

Ho Boy

Houston's Ho Family Is Taking over Your TV in HBO Max's House of Ho

The new reality show, which premieres on December 10, is said to be a mashup of Crazy Rich Asians and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

12/08/2020 By Raven Wuebker

Charitable Giving

10 Ways Houstonians Can Find Help Right Now

Get back on your feet with these organizations.

12/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Emma Schkloven, Gwendolyn Knapp, Catherine Wendlandt, and Denise Cathey

Charitable Giving

Just How Far Can Your $5 Donation Go in Houston?

Even the smallest amount helps.

12/07/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Yuletide (Viewing) Cheer

55 Movies to Watch While You're Stuck at Home This Holiday Season

A Christmas movie guide to suit your every mood and craving.

12/07/2020 By Emma Schkloven

A Covid Carol

Just Like Scrooge, You Won't See Manual Cinema’s Twist on A Christmas Carol Coming

Dickens’s classic tale is being brought to life virtually through puppetry and live music, not to mention a modern-day spin.

12/04/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

The Show Must Go On ... line

Alley Theatre Pivots to Entirely Digital 2020-2021 Season, Cancelling All In-Person Shows

The company’s new slate of digital offerings will include original short plays, translations of classics, and more.

12/04/2020 By Emma Schkloven

all the colors of the wind

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Dec 4–6

If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it.

12/04/2020 By Emma Schkloven

welcome to eado

Rooftop Cinema Club Finds Another Spot to Park Its Drive-In Theater

The new location’s bringing big “25 Days of Christmas” energy with its December movie lineup.

12/03/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

A Moving Picture

What's up with Houston Movie Theaters?

With few blockbuster releases and scant crowds, it's hard times for some, but not all.

12/03/2020 By Craig Hlavaty

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Arts & Culture

Talking with the Ho Family about Their New Reality TV Series, House of Ho

Mildred’s Umbrella Joining Theaters around the Country in Nationwide Reading

Houston Book Community Mourns Local Literary Titan Karl Kilian

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Dec 11–13

A Day in Photos: The Houston Food Bank

20-Plus Ways to Donate, Volunteer, and Help out in Houston Right Now

10 Ways to Make a Difference in Another Houstonian's Life

HGO Brings Wintery Joy to Houston in The Making of the Snowy Day

REVIEW: Alley Captures the Meaning of Christmas in Virtual A Christmas Carol

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