Michael Hardy is the arts editor of Houstonia

fame and fortune

Update: Montrose Rollerblader Officially a Star

Despite Howard Stern's best efforts, Juan Carlos makes it to the next round of America's Got Talent.

06/23/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: June 20–22

Where to go, who to see, and what to do.

06/18/2014 By Michael Hardy

Sports

Where to Watch (Almost) Every World Cup Team

If you can't make it to Brazil, the next best thing is watching games on TV with your countrymen and -women. Here's where to do it.

06/12/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: June 13–15

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

06/11/2014 By Michael Hardy

Film

From Dallas to Ghana

New documentary follows Dallas-based Kosmos Energy in the wake of its discovery of oil off the coast of Ghana.

06/09/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Top Things To Do This Weekend: June 6–8

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

06/04/2014 By Michael Hardy

Stardom

The Montrose Rollerblader Goes National

Juan Carlos, the man who's been entertaining Houston motorists for years, is scheduled to audition on America's Got Talent sometime in the next few weeks. And Howie Mandell's already a fan.

06/03/2014 By Michael Hardy

#FPSF

Five Scenes from Summer Fest

The Summer Fest moments we'll never forget, for better or worse

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy Photography by Dan Joyce

Texas Music Festival

When Is a Local Festival No Longer Just Local?

The Texas Music Festival has attracted an international following.

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy

Summer Fitness

Crossfit Confidential

Are the high fees and endless burpees really worth it?

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy

Woodland Heights

The Fine Line Between Art and Madness

Don't call Doug Dreher a hoarder.

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy Photography by Eric Kayne

Museum District Guide

Slideshow: The Museum District in Ten Objects

A guide to finding the Berlin Wall and other pieces of history

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy Photography by Lucky 11 Studios

Interview

What’s It Like to Be a Museum Guard at the MFAH?

Meet the person who makes sure you stand at least 12 inches away from the art.

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy Illustrations by Sebastian Gomez de la Torre

Museum District Guide

The 7 Exhibitions You Really Can’t Afford to Miss

Exhibitions are fleeting—make sure to catch these while before they leave town.

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: May 30–June 1

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

05/28/2014 By Michael Hardy

play

Just Horsing Around

The War Horse puppet captain explains the secret of bringing an equine to life on stage.

05/27/2014 By Michael Hardy

soccer

A Dynamo in Brazil

Houston midfielder Brad Davis will be one of the 23 players on the US national team competing in the World Cup next month.

05/23/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: May 23–25

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

05/21/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: May 16–18

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

05/14/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: May 9–11

Where to go, who to see, and what to do.

05/07/2014 By Michael Hardy