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These Are The Books We Loved in 2017

In a year when we needed books more than ever, one writer shares some favorite fiction, nonfiction and poetry published in 2017.

12/20/2017 By Ryan Pait

Peaceful Resort

Southern Comfort in South Carolina

Oysters, golf and serenity in America's lowcountry.

12/20/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Star Wars Style

May the Force Be with You (Or At Least Your Closet)

These The Last Jedi-inspired looks are more chic than cosplay.

12/19/2017 By Regina Panis

TUT TUT

You Have Permission to Boo and Cheer (But Mostly Boo) at TUTS' Holiday Panto

Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight is an exciting holiday panto, but it's both too long and filled with flat punchlines.

12/19/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Ted Talk

Net Neutrality, Explained for Ted Cruz

After the senator got in a Twitter fight with Luke Skywalker, we're here to set things straight.

12/19/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Swipe Left

Bumble Clapped Back at an Online Dating Bully

Read the dating app's open letter to "Michael."

12/19/2017 By Abby Ledoux

'Tis The Season

Where to Go to Get Your Eggnog Fix in Houston

Plenty of Houston bars are serving up their version of the holiday classic.

12/19/2017 By Beth Levine

Einstein on the beach

Christopher Knowles: In a Word Offers An Intimate Look into an Impenetrable Mind

A new CAMH exhibition curates pieces of poetry, music, and painting of the celebrated artist.

12/18/2017 By Chris Becker

fest of the future

Peek Inside the Weird, Wonderful World of Day for Night 2017

The annual arts and music festival went off without a hitch, rain be damned.

12/18/2017 Photography by Marco Torres

Put a Fork In It

7 Trends We're Leaving Behind in 2017

Sorry, but we're officially ready to kiss chokers goodbye.

12/18/2017 By Beth Levine

Change is Coming

Chris Shepherd Gets Back Into the Steak Game

Underbelly makes way for Georgia James, but don't mourn it just yet.

12/18/2017 By Cory Garcia

Y.H.H.C.C's Pop Up Charity Event

POP, DROP and SHOP IT charity event at STAG Provisions

12/18/2017 With Liz Lopez

Hoops Hype

The Rockets Are One of the NBA’s Best Teams, and the Media Has Noticed

James Harden and Chris Paul are a mighty combo.

12/18/2017 By Jeff Balke

Merry and Bright

Where to Take Your Holiday Guests Outdoors

These five Houston destinations will delight every yuletide guest.

12/18/2017 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Snip Snip

Still Current After 30 Years

This weekend, celebrate a classic barbershop's milestone birthday.

12/17/2017 By Noah Nofz

Pew Pew

ISS Astronauts Will Probably See the New Star Wars Before You

NASA confirmed the space station will screen Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

12/15/2017 By Morgan Kinney

New Eats

A Former Houston Press Food Critic Plans a Garden Oaks Restaurant

Sing brings Singaporean food to Houston in 2018.

12/15/2017 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Montrose Is Growing...Up

New Luxury Living in Montrose Pays Homage to Neighborhood’s History

With a nod to the past, a forthcoming mid-rise condominium looks to the future.

12/15/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Double the Sugar

What's the Big Deal About The Nutcracker?

One writer makes his first adult journey to the holiday staple. Spoiler alert: Nobody vomited.