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. 

NO WORK, ALL CLAY

Take These Houston Pottery Studios for a Spin

Have an artsy weekend with the fam or some friends, or spin the wheel on date night…you can even reenact that scene from Ghost.

09/11/2024 By Claire Anderson and Meredith Nudo

Flock Yeah

Houston Zoo’s New Birds of the World Exhibit Takes Flight

Three different aviaries allow visitors a chance to better understand bird behavior and relationships in the interest of promoting conservation.

09/10/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Small Ag

Urban Farmers Want to Stay in Houston. All They Need Is Land.

Developers opt for ventures that turn a profit, leaving farmers to rely on public and private benefactors to donate land.

09/09/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Heart with Soul

The Health Museum’s Live Organ Dissections Cut to the Chase

Dissecting pig, sheep, and cow organs for an audience helps Houstonians better understand how their own bodies work.

09/05/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Urban Beauty

Houston’s Mini Murals Turn Mundane Objects into Art

As much-needed city beautification projects flourish, the UP Art Studio initiative has grown to 400 traffic control cabinets in the past decade.

09/03/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Trends

Houston’s Love for Immersive Art Isn’t Entirely FOMO

Social media is a big factor piquing Houstonians’ interest in installation exhibits, but it doesn’t tell the full story.

08/27/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Beneath the Canopy

There’s Always a Photo Shoot at Houston’s Broadacres

The beautiful oak-lined boulevard is a go-to for engagement, quinceañera, and graduation photos.

08/20/2024 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

VR Experience The Infinite Is the Closest Thing to Being an Astronaut

The immersive show currently on view at Sawyer Yards is well worth your time.

06/27/2024 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Run, Don’t Walk, to Solar Dust at Post Houston

The immersive art installation kicks off the venue’s new Art Club space.

06/21/2024 By Meredith Nudo

The Gayborhood

32 Very Houston Ways to Have Fun in Montrose

The counter-cultural-turned-trendy neighborhood is a playground of old favorites and new dining destinations.

06/04/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Emma Balter

Heart of the City

How to Hang Out in Downtown Houston like You’re Not a Tourist

Follow this true local’s guide to downtown, from IYKYK spots to touristy stuff that’s actually worth your time.

05/30/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Sofia Gonzalez

Shop and Dine

Where to Find the Best Rice Village Has to Offer

This quaint Houston neighborhood has all you could ask for in its 16 walkable blocks.

05/22/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Sofia Gonzalez

Still in It

So What Is Beto O’Rourke up to Now, Anyway?

After running (unsuccessfully) to be senator, president, and governor, the Texas politico is not done with advocacy or campaigning.

05/08/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Artsy Vibes

How to Spend an Entire Day in the Museum District

The neighborhood is home to 18 museums, a beautiful park and outdoor theater, and the second-most visited zoo in the country.

05/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Uvie Bikomo

Art Cycle

The Orange Show’s Ever-Quirky Art Bike Parade Is Back

Here’s everything you need to know before heading out to the Orange Show’s parade on May 11.

05/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Mobile Expression

How to Build an Art Car, According to an Expert

Educator Rebecca Bass has helped build 37 art cars for the Houston Art Car Parade.

04/10/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Pinheads Unite!

Houston’s Secret Pinball Scene Is Hiding in Plain Sight

With pinball “speakeasies” like Wormhole and boutique game design companies like Barrels of Fun, Houston is entering its golden age of pinball.

03/20/2024 By Meredith Nudo

In the Wild

The Houston Area Keeps These Exotic Animal Rescues Busy

From lizards to bears, hundreds of exotic pets are taken in by these nonprofits every year.

03/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Bowlegged H

The Secret Life of Howdy, the Houston Rodeo Mascot

It takes eight humans in a suit and several handlers to make Howdydom happen.

02/28/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Beer and Bleats

Blue Heron Farm’s New Beer Garden Is Goat Heaven on Earth

Pet goats, a fluffy sheepdog, and even Jeremy the escape-artist tortoise.

02/07/2024 By Meredith Nudo