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At the Alley, Digital Short Plays Are Here to Stay

How Covid-19 has acted as a silver lining in helping the Alley Theatre indulge in new compact works, available through July 4.

05/26/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Couture Meets Pastel

White Flag Clothing Is Taking Houston Streetwear by Storm

25-year-old Tai Bowen bridges the gap between luxury and affordability with her new spring and maternity fashion lines.

05/04/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Trill O.G.

Bun B’s New Radio Show Celebrates the Best of Southern Rap

“The 2 Trill Show” highlights classic southern hip-hop and the genre’s pioneering artists.

04/29/2021 By Adrianne Reece

We're the Best

Houston Receives 7 Arts & Culture Noms in USA Today's Readers' Choice Polls

You still have time to vote for the Bayou City.

04/20/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Beat the heat

6 Sweat-Proof Products to Nab During Sephora’s Spring Sale

The must-haves beauty enthusiasts need before summer hits Houston.

04/09/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Body positivity

CHAR’s Statement-Making Clothes Have Been Taking the World by Storm

Houston-based designer Tacharra Perry took some time off after her clothing brand’s early rise to success. Now she’s back and channeling Beyoncé.

04/07/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Mile-High Messages

Have You Seen These Two Humongous Murals in Houston Lately?

The massive new murals tell stories of the fight against food insecurity and the Bayou City's migratory birds.

03/23/2021 By Adrianne Reece

let's play

PlayHaus's Second Iteration Is Gracing Houstonians' Instagram Feeds

Meet Julie Gray, the creative visionary elevating the Bayou City's growing street art culture.

03/18/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Retain the heat

This California Company Is Looking to Open 20 Infrared Saunas in Houston

The only heat Houstonians won’t mind welcoming

03/16/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Houston Hotties

Houston’s Music Scene Will Shine at Sunday’s Grammy Awards

Selena will be honored with a lifetime achievement award. Plus, Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, and Travis Scott are are up for big honors.

03/12/2021 By Adrianne Reece

With love, Houstonia

Your Ultimate Texas-Based Valentine’s Day Playlist

Have the musical greats of Texas serenade your love with this 95-song mixtape.

02/10/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Ah, the glitz and glamour

5 Jewelry Pieces Your Partner Will Fall in Love with This Valentine’s Day

Because nothing says “I love you” like diamonds.

01/28/2021 By Adrianne Reece

A sweet Yuletide suite

Houston Ballet Offering Bayou City New Holiday Treat with Nutcracker Sweets

The virtual production combines footage from old company performances of the Tchaikovsky holiday ballet with new dances set to favorite seasonal songs and carols.

12/15/2020 By Adrianne Reece

The Queen of Hotties

REVIEW: Megan Thee Stallion Gallops into Greatness with Studio Debut, Good News

"Hot Girl Summer" may be behind us, but that didn't stop the Houston native from spitting infectiously fiery bars on her long-awaited album.

11/25/2020 By Adrianne Reece

joining the chorus

HGO Is Sharing the Musical Love Through the Texas Opera Alliance

The new initiative brings companies across the Lone Star State together. The first mission? Reaching adolescent opera-lovers with the Teen Opera Club of Texas.

11/17/2020 By Adrianne Reece

It’s happening, hotties

Megan Thee Stallion Is Bringing Us Good News on Friday

The release of the Houston rapper’s debut studio album is the cherry on top of her stratospheric year.

11/17/2020 By Adrianne Reece

Drip, drip

Beyoncé Wants You to Find Your Park Through Her New Athleisure Line

Her second Ivy Park x Adidas collection, Drip 2, officially drops this Friday.

10/29/2020 By Adrianne Reece

Let's go to the movies

Space City Shows Drive-In Celebrates Black-Owned Businesses

The EaDo venue, which opened last month, offers a spin on the retro drive-in with a lineup of primarily Black-led films, a live DJ, and snacks from Black-owned food trucks.

10/15/2020 By Adrianne Reece

Gotta get to class

Music Mogul Mathew Knowles is Ready to School You on the Music Industry

The executive producer, manager, and father of megastars Beyoncé and Solange Knowles is teaching a 15-week online course through the University of Houston starting in January.

10/14/2020 By Adrianne Reece

Pay Your Respects

Last Chance To Visit Houston's Say Their Names Memorial Before It’s Gone

The traveling exhibit, which is in Emancipation Park through Oct. 13, honors Black victims of racial injustice.

10/12/2020 By Adrianne Reece