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Inside Hiram Butler's world: Art gallery owner puts on a show-stopping walk through postwar modernism

The talk of the art world: Yasuaki Onishi's stunning Rice Gallery work draws national attention

Music that's out of this galaxy: Jeff Lorber Fusion shakes the bad rap of an innovative sound

In Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher transforms pain and Princess Leia Pez dispensers into comedy gold

City Life

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Changing times? All-white jury in police beating acquittal seems strange in diverse Houston

Reporter stripper Sarah Tressler says Treasures "has it coming," but strip club calls human trafficking charges "ridiculous"

Your weekly guide to Houston: A vintage bikini contest, a Waterwall show, the Symphony season ender & margarita meows

"Turn the heat down": Harsh words but no sanctions for attorneys in Brown Hand Center doc divorce

Fashion/Style

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Celebrity media models rock the runway at Haute for Hope Celebrity Luncheon and Fashion Show

New Athleta store - the first in Texas — is a hit for stylish & athletic women-on-the-go

Food, flowers & fashion: Andrew Gn reveals his passions and how he's become a red carpet fave

Hurry up and shop! H&M sets a Houston opening date — and it's sooner than soon

Food/Drink

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Houston "shuts down" Drinking Made Easy hosts — awesome bar scene overwhelms TV pros

One tough woman: Enchilada Queen works on cookbook while recovering from shooting

Craft beer takes over Houston: Your guide to the very best week of the year

Goode Company Seafood plans to expand: How a Houston institution looks to get even better

Home/Design

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Peek into the homes of strangers without getting arrested: It's a home tour-packed weekend

A home fit for a magazine: An exclusive tour of Houston's first Southern Living home

Turning Fire Station No. 6 into a stunning office space: A lesson in saving a 109-year-old treasure

"Finishing School" workshops at New Living use reclaimed wood to create furniture treasures

Real Estate

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Inside the Carrabba's on Kirby expansion: Details on three new restaurants, including the casual Mia's

Old Borders on Kirby spot getting prepared for two new tenants: Books give way to makeup

Expect home prices to jump significantly — soon: Economist sees a boom market in Houston

Walter's rocks on in its quirky new building: More indie, artsier, even almost clean

Social Scene

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An extra swanky dinner: Chef Robert Del Grande cooks up a swell evening for United2Cure

Body-painted models and a touch of Rothko red rock the Alley Theatre black-tie gala

Young professionals fall for Branch Water Tavern at Houston Area Women's Center Mixer on the Map

A striking resemblance: Tina Knowles channels Sophia Loren in new promotional photo

Sports

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Sweating by candlelight: DEFINErevolution puts a new spin on the old gym routine

New Dynamo stadium hero Brad Davis proves it's impossible to root against homegrown MLS stars

Where the stars go: Sports celebs flock to new Dynamo stadium opener — yes, soccer is trending

The secret of the new Dynamo stadium: Intimacy makes it the best sports arena in Houston already

Travel

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The United argument: Southwest international flights at Hobby will hurt Houston, benefit Dallas and Atlanta

A destination wedding spot close to home: Getting lost in the magic of Hyatt Lost Pines

Island living gets cheaper: Galveston starts a new discount plan for easy getaways

Inside the airport war: Who made the best points as Southwest and United duked it out in City Council

Law & Order

Harsh words but no sanctions for attorneys in Brown divorce

Green Living?

Long drives: Houston leads the country in super commuters

At the Movies

Dark Shadows can't sink its teeth into The Avengers

Up in the air

United's argument: Southwest international flights will hurt Houston, help Dallas

By Clifford Pugh , Whitney Radley / May 17, 2012
Shelby's Social Diary

Body-painted models and a touch of Rothko red rock the Alley Theatre black-tie gala

By Shelby Hodge / May 17, 2012
Cliff Notes

All-white jury in police beating acquittal seems strange in diverse Houston

By Clifford Pugh / May 17, 2012
Kicking Cancer's Butt

A breast cancer breakthrough at M.D. Anderson? New vaccine helps prevent relapse

By Whitney Radley / May 16, 2012

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Shelby Hodge: Miya Shay & Gene Wu party for love, Sylvia Forsythe leaves Saks for St. Luke's & Franci Crane stands up for education

Clifford Pugh: 1987: The year Houston became a more livable, more interesting city because . . .

Tarra Gaines: The case that decriminalized being gay: <i>Flagrant Conduct</i> author sheds light on landmark fight

Marene Gustin: From cactus to cockroach, Houston's neon signs of a time gone by

Cameron Dezen Hammon: Reverie on an airplane: With difficult things to say to a friend, it's time to pray first

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Food/Drink

Craft beer takes over Houston: Guide to the best week of the year

By Tyler Rudick

Social Scene

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Young professionals mix it up at Houston Area Women's Center Mixer

By Shelby Hodge

Social Scene

Tina Knowles channels Sophia Loren in new promotional photo

By Shelby Hodge

Arts/Entertainment

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CAMH's It is what it is exhibit shakes up your view of art

By Tyler Rudick

Arts/Entertainment

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How The Flintstones & Easter eggs became Bernstein muses

By Joel Luks

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City Life

Immigrant rights

UH-Downtown students reveal their undocumented status in support of DREAM Act legislation

By Whitney Radley

05.17.12 | 05:40 pm

05.17.12

01:53 pm

Reporter stripper Sarah Tressler says Treasures "has it coming," but strip club calls human trafficking charges "ridiculous"

By Tyler Rudick

05.17.12

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Your weekly guide to Houston: A vintage bikini contest, a Waterwall show, the Symphony season ender & margarita meows

By Joel Luks

05.15.12

11:06 pm

Brown Hand Center doc talks prostitutes as Jeff Bagwell and Rachel Brown divorce cases collide

By Sarah Rufca

From wine and cheese to tacos and cerveza, new restaurants making Kings Harbor home

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04.12.12 | 11:08 am

Artful shopping, pooch parties, live music and starlight dancing usher in spring at CITYCENTRE

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04.05.12 | 09:15 am

Fashion/Style

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Strike a pose

Celebrity media models rock the runway at Haute for Hope Celebrity Luncheon and Fashion Show

By Clifford Pugh

05.15.12 | 04:23 pm

05.14.12

05:02 pm

New Athleta store - the first in Texas — is a hit for stylish & athletic women-on-the-go

By Heather Staible

05.13.12

10:30 am

Food, flowers & fashion: Andrew Gn reveals his passions and how he's become a red carpet fave

By Clifford Pugh

05.10.12

11:55 am

Hurry up and shop! H&M sets a Houston opening date — and it's sooner than soon

By Heather Staible

CITYCENTRE lives green: From organic restaurants to fab shopping finds, it's an eco land

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By Promoted Series Correspondent

04.27.12 | 11:38 am

Home/Design

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A home fit for a magazine: An exclusive tour of Houston's first Southern Living home

By Whitney Radley

05.03.12 | 02:02 pm

05.04.12

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Peek into the homes of strangers without getting arrested: It's a home tour-packed weekend

By Whitney Radley

04.30.12

03:53 pm

Turning Fire Station No. 6 into a stunning office space: A lesson in saving a 109-year-old treasure

By Whitney Radley

04.29.12

12:00 pm

"Finishing School" workshops at New Living use reclaimed wood to create furniture treasures

By Barbara Kuntz

Real Estate

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Inside the Carrabba's on Kirby expansion: Details on three new restaurants, including the casual Mia's

By Tyler Rudick

05.15.12 | 11:03 am

05.11.12

04:35 pm

Old Borders on Kirby spot getting prepared for two new tenants: Books give way to makeup

By Tyler Rudick

05.08.12

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Expect home prices to jump significantly — soon: Economist sees a boom market in Houston

By Ralph Bivins

05.03.12

04:18 pm

Walter's rocks on in its quirky new building: More indie, artsier, even almost clean

By Karen Labuca

Sports

Cycle Power

Sweating by candlelight: DEFINErevolution puts a new spin on the old gym routine

By Whitney Radley

05.16.12 | 10:12 am

05.12.12

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Where the stars go: Sports celebs flock to new Dynamo stadium opener — yes, soccer is trending

By Chris Baldwin

05.11.12

05:56 am

The secret of the new Dynamo stadium: Intimacy makes it the best sports arena in Houston already

By Chris Baldwin

05.07.12

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Zoom, zoom: Mazdas (and season ticket holders) rule Dynamo lots: Where to park and where to party

By Whitney Radley

Travel

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A destination wedding spot close to home: Getting lost in the magic of Hyatt Lost Pines

By Deborah Elias

05.13.12 | 06:00 pm

05.10.12

10:27 am

Island living gets cheaper: Galveston starts a new discount plan for easy getaways

By Whitney Radley

05.08.12

10:51 pm

Inside the airport war: Who made the best points as Southwest and United duked it out in City Council

By Whitney Radley

05.06.12

10:00 am

Private airport security screenings, oh my! The perks (and pains) of a Global Services frequent flyer on the new United

By John C. Lamar

5.15

1987: The year Houston became a more livable, more interesting city because . . .

5.13

Funky & fabulous: 25th annual Art Car Parade confirms Houston's good time spirit

5.12

Play, sing, dance, recite — Pink at the Brown celebrates the best of H-Town's performing arts

5.16

Dark Shadows doesn't suck, but Johnny Depp flick can't sink its teeth into The Avengers

5.16

Marilyn Monroe heats up historic movie house: Second Majestic Metro showing expected to sell out

5.13

A destination wedding spot close to home: Getting lost in the magic of Hyatt Lost Pines

5.14

The case that decriminalized being gay: Flagrant Conduct author sheds light on landmark fight

5.1

Advantage, Immigrants: Newcomers provide keys to happiness, author Claudia Kolker finds

4.24

Out and proud at the University of Texas in a year of self-discovery: The Arcadia that was Austin

5.3

Ballet's Jackie Robinson: The story of the first African-American ballerina in H-Town

4.30

Making healthier communities: New clinic hopes to lure doctors to Houston's medical desert

4.29

Working fashion girls: Chloe & Sydney Dao journey from Laos to Project Runway fame

5.6

FotoFest by the numbers: International Biennial draws record attendance

4.28

FotoFest's final weekend: Last chance to see Russia's Young Generation show of contemporary photos

4.19

Sweating for your art: FotoFest bike tour provides a whole new, free perspective on the stunning photos

5.7

The UH bodybuilder tycoon: Lee Labrada pumps up a thriving business of sports supplements

4.16

An IT kingpin who rocks: CEO Jack Brandt goes from Sixth Street to the boardroom

3.20

Becks Prime's Molly Voorhees is hooked on making a better burger — and expanding to Dallas

17 \| may at 7:00 pm	Lecture: "Battle on the Bay: The Civil War Struggle for Galveston"
Houston Maritime Museum
17 \| may at 7:00 pm	Young Writers Reading Series: The Watchful Eye
The Menil Collection
17 \| may at 7:30 pm	Alley Theatre presents What We’re Up Against
Alley Theatre
17 \| may at 7:30 pm	Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center presents Wishful Drinking
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Places to see an art house movie	Where the NFL/NBA Players Play

River Oaks Theatre Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Auditorium 14 Pews Alamo Drafthouse West Oaks Rice Media Center AMC Studio 30	Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse Vic & Anthony’s Hotel Icon Sushi Raku Yao's Restaurant and Bar at Houston Pavillions
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Swell Party Venues	Frosty Sno Cone Stands

The Corinthian Goode's Armadillo Palace Hotel ZaZa Houston House of Blues Hudson Lounge La Colombe d'Or Lucky Strike Lanes	MAM's House of Ice Tampico Tropical Chill Sno Beach
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Test Drives: Today's hottest cars	Cupcake Heaven

Formula One technology hits the streets: A sneak peek at McLaren's new supercar Revving up summer in the 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible: Does the top down love stack up? A sporty new Range Rover that's big on style: CultureMap previews the new Evoque The Ford Mustang GT convertible is the original pony car, but is it the best? An exotic tour of the town with Houston Motor Club: Inside the culture of hot car swapping Volvo S60 T5 strives to be a little naughty, but with nifty features it sure is nice The comeback kid: Chrysler experiences a renaissance with the 200 and 300	Sprinkles Cupcakes Crave Cupcakes Sugarbaby's Cupcake Boutique Ooh La La Dessert Boutique Dessert Gallery-Kirby Celebrity Cupcakes Jodycakes
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Late Night Bites	Quirky Houston attractions

Spanish Flowers BB's Cajun Café Frank's Pizza House of Pies Theo's Smith & Wollensky La Tapatia Taqueria	Beer Can House National Museum of Funeral History Orange Show Center for Visionary Art Anderson Fair Glenwood Cemetery
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Cool hotel pools for chilling	Downtown Watering Holes

Hotel Granduca Four Seasons Hotel Hotel ZaZa The St. Regis Hotel Hotel Sorella	CharBar The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Hearsay La Carafe McElroy's and Molly's notsuoH State Bar
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Happy Hour Feasts	The Bow Wows of Dog Parks

Alto Pizzeria Benjy's-Washington Bistro Bar Brennan's of Houston Fleming's-River Oaks Indika RA Sushi	Market Square Park Danny Jackson Family Dog Park Congressman Bill Archer Dog Park Millie Bush Dog Park Discovery Green Ervan Chew Dog Park
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Imperiled Architecture	Gallery Hopping in The Heights

River Oaks Theatre Alabama Theater Astrodome Rice Museum building Sears	Gallery M Squared Hiram Butler Gallery 18 Hands Gallery G Gallery Redbud Gallery
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Shops for the Hip H-Town Man	Hotel Bar Great Escapes

Mortar Reserve Supply Company Kuhl-Linscomb Billy Reid Hamilton Shirts	The Bar at La Colombe d’Or Hotel Bar Malatesta Monarch Lounge Monnalisa QBar Line and Lariat
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A-List Art Deco	Free Museum Days

Lawndale Art Center Houston City Hall JPMorgan Chase Building University of Houston — Downtown Macy's Downtown	The Menil Collection Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Houston Museum of Natural Science Children's Museum of Houston Holocaust Museum Houston Blaffer Art Museum
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Indie Coffee Joints	Not-To-Be-Missed Ceviche

Greenway Coffee Co. Brasil Agora Black Hole Café Catalina Coffee Down House The Coffee Groundz	Hugo's Escalante's-Highland Village Samba Grille Cyclone Anaya's Ninfa's on Navigation Pico's Mex-Mex
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