History

Previewing the 1937–1938 Arts Season

Impresario Edna Saunders brought famous performers from around the world to pre-war Houston.

09/13/2013 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Sep 13–15

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

09/11/2013 By Michael Hardy

Interview

Arts Insider: Pat Jasper

Folklorist Pat Jasper discusses Houston's vibrant mix of cultures.

09/09/2013 By Michael Hardy

Film

Lost in Translation

German director Bastian Günther explains why he chose Houston as the setting for his new film about anomie and alienation.

09/06/2013 By Michael Hardy

Theater

Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

On the heels of its epic production of The Coast of Utopia, Main Street Theater produces a more intimate Tom Stoppard play.

09/05/2013 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Sep 6–8

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

09/04/2013 By Michael Hardy

Dance

Dance Dance Revolution

Jessica Lang brings ballet into the 21st century.

09/03/2013 By Michael Hardy

Top Doctors 2013

All About HER

Imagining treatment without chemo’s nasty downsides

09/03/2013 By Michael Hardy

Houston Dynamo

Brad Davis's Last Best Chance

At 31, the Dynamo’s all-star midfielder is fighting for a place on America’s World Cup team.

09/03/2013 By Michael Hardy

When Exes Attack

For Better or Curse

Problems with money? Unlucky in love? You might just be cursed.

09/03/2013 By Michael Hardy

News

Magna Carta Holy Grail

The Houston Museum of Natural Science to host rare exhibition of 800-year-old Magna Carta re-issue.

08/28/2013 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 30–Sep 2

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

08/28/2013 By Michael Hardy

Interview

"If the characters don't work, it sounds like you're just making it up."

James McBride on John Brown, working with Spike Lee, and his new novel, The Good Lord Bird.

08/26/2013 By Michael Hardy

Interview

"I just decided to let the story wheel out of control."

U. H. creative writing professor Robert Boswell discusses Tumbledown, his first new novel in a decade.

08/26/2013 By Michael Hardy

Dance

Arts Insider: Jane Weiner

The founder of Hope Stone reflects on how Houston's dance scene has changed over the past 15 years.

08/23/2013 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 23–25

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

08/21/2013 By Michael Hardy

Art

You're So Vane (SLIDESHOW)

Mark di Suvero's new sculpture "Po-um (Lyric)" is installed on Rice University's campus.

08/19/2013 By Michael Hardy

Interview

Arts Insider: Clint Willour

Introducing our new series of interviews with behind-the-scenes players in the Houston art world.

08/16/2013 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 16–18

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

08/14/2013 By Michael Hardy

Music Festival

Grass Fire

Since 1989, the Fire on the Strings festival has been bringing some of the country's best bluegrass to the Houston area.

08/12/2013 By Michael Hardy