The American Dream Issue

40 amazing stories that will make you proud to be a Houstonian Also in this issue: The Geek's Guide to Houston

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Geeked Out

A By-the-Numbers Look at Last Year's Comicpalooza

Houston's massive fan festival is as big as Texas.

03/02/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Geeked Out

5 Meetups in Houston for the Inner Nerd

If you have an interest, there's a group for you.

03/02/2020 By Jeff Balke

Geeked Out

The 4 Nerdiest Items in Houston You Must Know About

The Holy Grail of Houston nerdery, and you don't even have to face any killer rabbits.

03/02/2020 By Craig Hlavaty

Geeked Out

Our Picks for the 10 Best Nerdy Gifts to Buy

Our nerdiest wish list spans price ranges, fandoms, and alternate universes.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Geeked Out

Friendships Forged Around the Karaoke Machine

A categorical non-geek infiltrates Houston’s Geek Girl Brunch.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Geeked Out

The Geek-Centric Events in Houston You Cannot Miss in 2020

A year in the life

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm and Gwendolyn Knapp

Features

The Geek's Guide to Houston

Your guide to the city's nerd universe.

03/02/2020 By Houstonia Staff

On the town

What to Do and See This Month, From Post Malone to Paw Patrol

Plus, Whitney Cummings and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley.

03/02/2020 By Chris Gray

Slow Ride

Two Decades After His Death, DJ Screw Lives On

CAMH's “Slowed and Throwed: Records of the City Through Mutated Lenses” celebrates the DJ's legacy.

03/02/2020 By Chris Gray

Goin' to the chapel

The Rothko Is Getting a $30 Million Revamp

The beloved chapel's new Visitor Welcome Home is set to open this month.

03/02/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Steppin' Out

Jay Owens Is Determined to Save the Houston Two-Step

Flo-Motion Dance Association is preserving the Houston tradition one dance class at a time.

03/02/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

In Bloom Again

This Flower-Filled Mural Honors Houston Artist and Writer Naomi Polk

The Sixth Ward tribute celebrates the life of a remarkable local artist.

03/02/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Ride the wave

K-Pop Group NCT 127 Comes to Rodeo Houston

An explanation of the Korean pop music wave taking the world by storm.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Bayougraphy

Vocalist Suzy Wilson Is Living Her Rock 'N' Roll Dream

For this Kingswood-based rocker, it's never to late.

03/02/2020 By Chris Gray

Eat & Drink

Restaurant Review

Everything at Guard & Grace Is Big and Bold

The steaks are as exceptional as the glitzy environs at this Denver-based concept.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Rosalie Italian Soul Is the Fine-Dining Italian Comfort Food Spot We All Needed

The cozy eatery inside the C. Baldwin is a love letter to "Top Chef Masters" winner Chris Cosentino's grandmother.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Hit Single

One Former Houstonia Editor Shares His Love of Whiskey

The Irish whiskey renaissance continues.

03/02/2020 By Robb Walsh

Are you ready, kids?

Eat Crawfish This Season at These 10 Spots

As long as you don't mind getting a little messy, there's a place for you.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Editor’s Note

Editor's Note

A Life in Friendships

Houston's diversity makes us all better.

03/02/2020 By Catherine Matusow

Home & Real Estate

On the house

Take a Peek Inside Houston's Coolest Homes

A by-the-numbers look at the Modern Architecture + Design Society Houston Modern Home Tour.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux

News & City Life

Features

Houston: The American Dream

The stories of 40 immigrants from around the world who made their way to Houston, thrived, and became the city's very heart and soul.

03/02/2020 By Dianna Wray

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Central America

Seven immigrants from Central America share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Catherine Matusow, Gwendolyn Knapp, Schaefer Edwards, and Erica Hernandez

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: South America

Four South American immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp and Erica Hernandez

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Caribbean

Three immigrants from the Caribbean share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux and Jeff Balke

Cit of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Asia

Nine immigrants from all across Asia share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, Jeff Balke, and Catherine Matusow

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Africa

Four African immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Jeff Balke, Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, and Erica Hernandez

Features

Houston: The American Dream

The stories of 40 immigrants from around the world who made their way to Houston, thrived, and became the city's very heart and soul.

03/02/2020 Edited by Dianna Wray

Driving Change

A Tour of Northwest Mall (Before It Becomes a High-Speed Rail Station)

The site for the shuttered shopping center will transform into a terminal for 240 miles of track.

03/02/2020 By Dianna Wray

Miracle on 34th Street

6 Big Projects Are Sprouting Up in Garden Oaks–Oak Forest

The two-mile stretch in the GOOF will never look the same.

03/02/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Perfect Party

March's Perfect Party: The Rah-Rah-Dash Edition

This month we're inviting a Houston Dash player, a super smart septuagenarian, and a bloodthirsty squirrel.

03/02/2020 By Catherine Matusow

The Drawl

Pick Your Favorite Astros Ticket Packages

Get your tickets today!

03/02/2020 By Jeff Balke

Style & Shopping

Business Casual

This Houston Designer is Mixing Work Wear with Comfort

Cotidié founder Kristina Haag is so over choosing between style and comfort.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Clutch City

7 Big Belts You Must Wear to the Rodeo

Y'all better buckle up.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux