Meredith Nudo holds a master’s degree in English from University of St. Thomas and is a grizzled old veteran of excavating the word mines, with bylines in Houston Press, Chron, Houston Food Finder, Texas Signal, San Francisco Chronicle, Azure Magazine, and the late Houston Landing (RIP); she’s also edited and published comics and short fiction. In addition to flinging commentary about local arts and culture to Houstonia readers, she also works as an actress and improv and sketch comedian. When she has free time, she likes gardening, cooking, and giving her cat many cuddles. 

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Architects Trade Blueprints for Beach Buckets at Galveston Sandcastle Festival

It makes perfect sense, really. Who better to construct massive feats of nothing but sand and water than AIA Houston members, whose job it is to keep buildings steady and safe?

09/11/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Jaipur Literature Festival Returns to Houston for More Book-Filled Fun

Yes, it’s called the Jaipur Literature Festival. No, you don’t have to fly to India to enjoy all the many thought-provoking festivities. There will be a slew of events here at home.

09/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Tasty times

Editors’ Picks: The Absolute Best Things Houstonia Ate This Month

The meals that stuck with us—from heartwarming menudo to cocoa syrup–soaked cake.

08/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

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The Houston Health Museum Puts Cadavers on Full Display

Stand aside, Magic School Bus: With Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life, the museum brings us one of the most detailed journeys through the human body yet.

08/28/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Amid the Flowers

Craft Meets Community in HCCC’s Artsy, One-of-a-Kind Garden

Learn where dyes, papers, basket-weaving fibers, and other natural craft supplies come from thanks to Houston Center for Community Craft’s incredible collection of over 70 plants.

08/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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'Monarch Story' Brings a Butterfly Wonderland to Houston Arboretum

Artist Michelle Matthews has created a lush home for Gulf Coast pollinators, and the space will remain once the installation concludes in November.

08/20/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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For the Second Time Ever, Houston Hosts Texas’s Biggest Sumo Tournament

Shōgeki Sumo Dojo and Asia Society Texas present the 19th Annual Texas Classic Sumo Tournament, offering a deeper look at the history and traditions of Japan’s national sport.

08/13/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Rabbit Hole

The Unexpected Ways in Which Houstonians Have Helped Shape Wikipedia

ImagiNoir/BLMHTX, the Menil Collection, and Rice University have all hosted edit-a-thons to help fight misinformation, as well as make local emergency services more accessible.

08/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Take A Look

Support Local: The Best Independent Bookstores in Houston

With as many stellar indie bookstores as there are in Houston, you can find pretty much any read you could possibly want—and maybe a few you didn't even know you needed.

08/07/2025 By Meredith Nudo, Amarie Gipson, and Daniel Renfrow

Do It

Your Guide to Houston's Best Art and Culture Events This August

Rubik’s Cubes, retro thrillers, bold choreography, and more—August in Houston is packed with creative energy.

08/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: August 1

Houston Restaurant Weeks feasts, White Linen Night celebrations, dessert cocktails, and a mango-scented foam party—here’s your weekend playbook.

08/01/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Meredith Nudo

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Inside Houston’s Cactus Music Listening Parties—with Free Beer and Pizza

Whether you’re an impassioned fan of the featured performers or looking for new music to discover, these events are perfect for celebrating music and making friends.

07/31/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Inside Houston’s Long-Running Reading Series That Costs Only $5

Since the 1990s, Inprint has brought literary legends like Margaret Atwood and Ta-Nehisi Coates to Houston stages—without breaking readers’ budgets.

07/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Loss, Reunion, and Joy: The Houston Homecoming of Artist Tomashi Jackson

The Bayou City native returns to the city to unleash a vibrant CAMH exhibition touching on grief, injustice, and love.

07/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reunion Reel

A Houston Chef Met His Dad at 40. Then, He Made a Movie About It.

Courtney Lindsay of Mo' Brunch and Brews shares the story of finally meeting his father at age 40, and the beautiful relationship that's resulted.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Meet the Puppeteer Behind Houston’s Most Imaginative Sets

Afsaneh Aayani invites audiences to believe in magic with imaginative puppets and set designs for Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, Meow Wolf, and other noteworthy arts organizations in Houston.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

713 Day

The Best 713 Day Events in Houston, According to Houstonia Editors

Grab a beer from Axelrad, enjoy a day at the zoo, or turn up at the Houston Food Bank to celebrate this very Houston holiday.

07/09/2025 By Erica Cheng, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

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The High-Energy, Low-Speed Charm of Little Woodrow’s Turtle Races

Seventeen years in, Little Woodrow’s turtle races are still drawing crowds—and inspiring T-shirts.

07/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Sugoi

A MECA and JASH Collaboration Proves That Fusion Isn’t Just for Food

Working in tandem, the two organizations have created some interesting and unique crossovers between both Latin American and Japanese art, including printmaking and kendama.

07/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Dolla Dolla Bills

Houston Creatives Balance and Blend Their Day Jobs with Their Art

Being an artist can be financially precarious even for the most talented, but these creators show it’s possible to thrive even as they pursue careers elsewhere.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo