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Houston Symphony Extends Its Livestream Music Series

The hour-long performances will feature repertoire not often performed during the orchestra's regular programing.

08/07/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Houston, We Have Recommendations: The Intern Edition

5 Things We’re (Mostly) Listening to This Weekend, Aug 7-9

Scientific snippets and uplifting explorations, plus some love for the Swifties.

08/07/2020 Edited by Emma Schkloven

Gotta Love Wally World

Walmart Drive-In Tour Rolling into Houston

The free movie screenings will also be coming to Katy, Spring, and Pearland.

08/06/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Artistic Shift

UPDATED: Check Out the Bayou City Art Festival Online This Weekend

Organizers of the annual festival have also launched a fundraising campaign to support local arts.

08/06/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Back-to-School Prep

A Local Pediatrician Explains Why We Need to Mask up Our Kids

And how to make the experience a positive one.

08/06/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

What’s In a Name?

Houston Zoo Wants You to Help Name Its New Baby Okapi

Zookeepers have narrowed it down to four choices. Now, the choice is yours.

08/05/2020 By Emma Schkloven

We Got 'Em

Let Curbside Larry Tell You All about HCPL's To-Go Program

You can still borrow books, Blu-rays, and DVDs from both Harris County and Houston public libraries, even though they're closed.

08/05/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Wearing Luxury

Find Amazing Deals at the Tootsies and Norton Ditto Pop-Up Shop

The collaboration between the legendary women's and men's clothing stores means sales of up to 75-percent off.

08/04/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Come Sail Away

Float Your Boat and Watch a Movie with Floating Cinema

For one week in September, a new pop-up movie experience will let audiences watch movies on the water while social distancing.

08/04/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Keeping Folks Safe

Slim Thug Just Launched a Line of Affordable PPE

The iconic rapper wants to help protect people from getting COVID-19 like he did.

08/03/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

They Held it Down

Houston Dash Celebrates Its Championship Win with a Drive-Thru Party

After winning the National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup on July 26, the pro soccer team hosted a victory celebration July 30.

07/31/2020 Photography by Jeff Fitlow By Catherine Wendlandt

You can see the bee's knees

Historic Galveston Island Beach Revue Celebrates Centennial Online

Don't worry, the annual vintage swimsuit competition has made the virtual leap.

07/31/2020 By Isabella Goodman

Social distancing and faith

How Houston's Muslim Community Is Feeling about This Year’s Unprecedented Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s international travel ban and the rise of local COVID-19 cases have local Muslim families thinking about the pilgrimage and celebrating Eid al-Adha like never before.

07/31/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

The Eyes Have It

5 Things We’re Reading and Watching

Or Houston, We Have Recommendations: Part III.

07/31/2020 Edited by Emma Schkloven

Fresh Moves

Farmers Markets Are Seeing Positive Changes During the Pandemic

Among the moves: more customers, bigger hauls, and an expanded vendor list.

07/31/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Future of storytelling

Stay in for Family Movie Night with En Su Casa

The new film festival from TEATRX features kid-friendly shorts that highlight the Latinx experience.

07/30/2020 By Katelyn Landry

Here Comes the General

Hamilton's Christopher Jackson Is on Your Side And Will Soon Be in Your Living Room

The Tony-nominated singer's Aug 15 virtual concert will support several arts nonprofits that have been affected by COVID-19, including TUTS.

07/29/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Tug of War

Craft Brewing Community Feels Disrespect During Pandemic

While safety is paramount, messaging has cast doubt on intentions, beer advocates say.

07/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Curtain closes

Opera in the Heights Bids Adieu to Fall Productions

The spring repertoire is still moving forward in the wake of furloughs and salary cuts.

07/28/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Congratulations!

Houston Dash Wins Its First Championship

The team kicked the competition away at the National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup.

07/27/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

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