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Kings battle in Houston: It's Camelot vs. Spamalot, may the best Arthur win

TV drives partners to cheat on their spouses: A new shocking adultery study

Artist Mark Fox manipulates text and blurs lines in If That Then This

Hans Graf's farewell: Hang on to your Wunderhorn, this is Mahler like you've never heard it

City Life

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Secrecy still surrounds Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup: Please don't look at those tar balls!

The best city for young families? The Woodlands runs away with that honor in new rankings

Mystery solved: Bizarre mega-aircraft at Hobby Airport is part of Space City's forgotten past

Epiphany at the Villa: How a serene retreat of silence turned into a terrifying encounter with God

Fashion/Style

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Designer Toni Whitaker makes a dramatic comeback after a forced hiatus from fashion

Diamonds, pearls & 1920s flair mark Tiffany & Co. collection for The Great Gatsby

Great Gatsby movie flapper gown can be yours — for a mere $19,000

Fashion with a conscience: Chan Luu creates jewelry line from a world perspective

Food/Drink

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What would zombie survivors eat? A must-read blog for foodie fans of The Walking Dead

Max's Wine Dive comes clean on its 2nd Houston restaurant, promises a "unique" surprise

Another longtime sushi restaurant suddenly closes: Is this food craze on the wane?

Big restaurant win: Houston dubbed America's great new food capital by wowed national magazine

Home/Design

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The coolest gifts online: Houston entrepreneur aims to make handmade chic & cheap

Hometown girl turned celeb tastemaker Ronda Rice Carman lets you inside her drawers

Billionaire developer swoops in from NYC to present Decorative Center Stars of Design awards

The design event of the year: Your cheat sheet to Decorative Center Houston's Spring Market

Real Estate

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Defying the demolition craze: New $80 million downtown hotel to save a 102-year-old skyscraper

Historic Heights church to be bulldozed as more restaurants and stores move into 19th Street district

A major Houston grocery store is closing as trendier options crop up all around it

Houston art rumblings: Another theater jumps into the renovation craze, trying to update its Rice Village digs

Social Scene

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Guns do good: Shooting competition raises more than $770,000 for children in Houston

Hot cars, fine watches and beautiful Italian models build LaFerrari anticipation

Spring Fling brings the ladies out to shop, eat and coo over a sweetie designer

Music, dance & spoken word from top arts groups highlight Pink at the Brown

Sports

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Forget Collin Klein and even Case Keenum, this country music star's son is real impact Texans longshot

Reid Ryan a better pick than Nolan Ryan for Astros, but Luhnow still ultimately controls franchise's fate

What it really takes to be a pro triathlete: Behind the intense prep for Ironman Texas

No wives, no gala: Astros explain cancellation of Women's Center fundraiser, pledge $18 million for kids

Travel

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National magazine dubs Houston one of most affordable travel destinations in America

Punk times are back: New NYC fashion exhibit shows off spiked hair, safety pins and more

Films from French comedy master inspire dreams of a romantic Paris getaway

Another win for Southwest Airlines: Nonstop service slated for Washington D.C.

Barbara Kuntz

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Barbara Kuntz is CultureMap photo editor and also writes the Quick Fix home design segment and other lifestyle and entertainment features.

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Pix of the Day

Gyro Hero: Winner sets world record in Greek sandwich eating contest

By Barbara Kuntz

05.20.13 | 6:00 pm

The heat was on this weekend as 12 brave men and women stepped up to the challenge at the Houston Greek Festival: Eat as many gyros as humanly possibly in ...

Pix of Day

A movie star monkey and a Guinness World Record try? That's just another day in this Houston suburb

By Barbara Kuntz

05.11.13 | 12:01 pm

A movie star monkey, camel and pony rides and kayaking and paddle boating kept more than 10,000 event–goers thoroughly entertained during the sixth annual Nature Fest in Bridgeland ...

Design Stars

The design event of the year: Your cheat sheet to Decorative Center Houston's Spring Market

By Barbara Kuntz

04.30.13 | 3:01 pm

Spring Market at the Decorative Center Houston (set for Wednesday) will fill the day with keynote speakers, showrooms displaying the latest in home furnishings and products, a sculpture exhibition and ...

New Restaurant in Rice Village

Torchy's Tacos fever builds: New Rice Village restaurant seeing huge crowds

By Barbara Kuntz

04.19.13 | 4:04 pm

"Let's get this party started," Torchy's Tacos tweeted and faithful lil' "devils" braced the morning chill while in line awaiting the opening of the flame-friendly establishment's newest ...

Crazy Weather

Crackling lightning strikes over downtown Houston make for an amazing show

By Barbara Kuntz

04.03.13 | 9:46 am

While thousands of area residents lost power during the fierce storms that passed over Houston Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, the skies above and around Houston exploded with a ...

Pix of the Day

Scenes from the Bayou City: The first day of spring is different in Houston

By Barbara Kuntz

03.20.13 | 3:30 pm

With the much-needed rain this morning, the first day of spring, March 20, began to rise and shine in Houston and across the state.

Slice of the Pi

Here's Pi in your face: Children's Museum celebrates mathematics day with messy pie frenzy

By Barbara Kuntz

03.15.13 | 9:31 am

Children took to the street to duke it out in a fun, messy Pi-induced frenzy celebrating the infinite, non-repeating number 3.14... on Pi Day, March 14.

Can't stop smiling

Smile! Guests at first-ever CultureMap Close-Up Music Series are real cut-ups

By Barbara Kuntz

03.12.13 | 4:54 pm

Hot music, an awesome crowd and crazy fun in the Smilebooth jolted the CultureMap Close-Up Music Series into a high-energy, high-decibel bash at the Asia Society Texas Center.

Road Marriage

A lover's holiday turns into a wedding: This Katy power couple saw no reason to wait

By Barbara Kuntz

03.08.13 | 9:28 am

A Houston couple found their Valentine's Day engagement in River Oaks to be so romantic, they quickly decided to make the lovers' holiday their wedding date with a ceremony ...

Book Talk

River Oaks Garden Club gets organic: With Azalea Trail here, venerable group touts new-age tips

By Barbara Kuntz

03.07.13 | 3:42 pm

Get ready for a weekend of gorgeous blooms that brighten landscapes, sidewalks and paths of the historic Bayou Bend Gardens and other locations during the River Oaks Garden Club's ...

Pix of the Day

Houston hotel undergoes a historic name switch — and new rooms accompany the throwback moment

By Barbara Kuntz

03.04.13 | 11:05 am

Make a wish and blow! And blow hard, as the recent celebration of the Alden Hotel name change back to The Sam Houston Hotel included a whopping 220 Texas-style cupcakes ...

Best of both worlds

A city girl enjoys the country wedding of her dreams — and this cowboy knows fireworks

By Barbara Kuntz

03.01.13 | 3:48 pm

Once upon a time, a beautiful city girl knew that someday she would meet that handsome cowboy of her dreams.

Pix of the Day

The most famous kiss in the world is reborn at the Houston Rodeo: How about a sexy dip?

By Barbara Kuntz

02.28.13 | 10:47 am

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at RodeoHouston on Wednesday brought free admission, barbecue and a special salute to those who serve our country and their families. And this kiss, so reminiscent ...

Pix of the Day

Move aside for the covered wagon: Rodeo trail riders take over Houston, create traffic scenes

By Barbara Kuntz

02.22.13 | 4:07 pm

This month, all trails lead to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and trail riders began arriving at Memorial Park Friday, carrying on a 60-plus year tradition. CultureMap staff writer ...

Trains trump horses

METRORail construction pushes the Houston Rodeo parade off course: Cowboys find a new way

By Barbara Kuntz

02.20.13 | 1:04 pm

The Downtown Rodeo Parade is taking a slight change of course this year due to location changes in METRORail. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials, along with Mayor Annise Parker ...

Bevo made the day

A University of Texas cheerleader and a Silver Spur get married: Inside a Hook 'em wedding

By Barbara Kuntz

02.20.13 | 10:32 am

When a University of Texas Silver Spur and a University of Texas cheerleader excitedly ready plans to exchange vows, the celebratory theme was bound to include some Longhorn pride.

It's just around the corner

Are you ready to rodeo? Behind the scenes as RodeoHouston prepares for its big moment

By Barbara Kuntz

02.18.13 | 1:16 pm

While this weekend had an urban focus with the NBA All-Star game and parties, the city's vibe is turning country as workers and volunteers prepare for RodeoHouston.

Pix of the Day

Bearded lady: Mayor Parker emulates Rockets star James Harden at NBA All-Star game

By Barbara Kuntz

02.18.13 | 9:40 am

From Michael Jordan's 50th birthday celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to an overflowing Galleria to countless celeb sightings (hint, hint: Beyoncé) to the big game, everyone ...

A Rocking Good Time

Elvis crashes this young couple's dream wedding in River Oaks — yet, it's somehow not tacky

By Barbara Kuntz

02.15.13 | 10:12 am

He popped the question, she said, “Yes!”, and this darling young couple began planning the wedding of their dreams.

Crazy Wows

A paparazzi wedding rocks Houston with acrobats, a groovy dancing groom & a Phantom Rolls-Royce

By Barbara Kuntz

02.08.13 | 1:57 pm

Paparazzi posers snapping photographs outside The Corinthian as guests arrived to a red carpet welcome, a dancing groom and acrobatics made this recent Houston wedding a spectacular show.

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Gallery Hopping in The Heights	Free Museum Days

Gallery M Squared Hiram Butler Gallery 18 Hands Gallery G Gallery Redbud Gallery	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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Cupcake Heaven	Swell Party Venues

Sprinkles Cupcakes Crave Cupcakes Sugarbaby's Cupcake Boutique Ooh La La Dessert Boutique Dessert Gallery-Kirby Celebrity Cupcakes Jodycakes	The Corinthian Goode's Armadillo Palace Hotel ZaZa Houston House of Blues Houston Hudson Lounge La Colombe d'Or Lucky Strike Lanes
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Hotel Bar Great Escapes	Imperiled Architecture

The Bar at La Colombe d’Or Hotel Bar Malatesta Monarch Lounge Monnalisa Vinoteca Line and Lariat	River Oaks Theatre Alabama Theater Astrodome Rice Museum building Sears
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Indie Coffee Joints	Late Night Bites

Greenway Coffee Co. Brasil Agora Black Hole Café Catalina Coffee Down House The Coffee Groundz	Spanish Flowers BB's Cajun Café Frank's Pizza House of Pies Theo's Smith & Wollensky Taqueria La Tapatia
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Where the NFL/NBA Players Play	Downtown Watering Holes

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse Vic & Anthony’s Hotel Icon Sushi Raku Yao's Restaurant and Bar at Houston Pavillions (closed)	CharBar The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Hearsay La Carafe McElroy's and Molly's State Bar notsuoH
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Places to see an art house movie	Quirky Houston attractions

Sundance Cinemas River Oaks Theatre Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Auditorium 14 Pews Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park Rice Media Center AMC Studio 30	Beer Can House National Museum of Funeral History Orange Show Center for Visionary Art Anderson Fair Glenwood Cemetery
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Happy Hour treats	Not-To-Be-Missed Ceviche

Uchi Benjy's-Washington Alto Pizzeria (Closed) Bistro Bar Brennan's of Houston Fleming's-River Oaks Down House	Hugo's Escalante's-Highland Village Cyclone Anaya's Ninfa's on Navigation Pico's Mex-Mex
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Frosty Sno Cone Stands	A-List Art Deco

MAM's House of Ice Tampico Tropical Chill Sno Beach	Lawndale Art Center Houston City Hall JPMorgan Chase Building University of Houston — Downtown Macy's Downtown
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Test Drives: Today's hottest cars	Cool hotel pools for chilling

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	Hotel Granduca Four Seasons Hotel Hotel ZaZa The St. Regis Hotel Hotel Sorella, CityCentre Westin Houston Memorial City
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Shops for the Hip H-Town Man	The Bow Wows of Dog Parks

Mortar Reserve Supply Company Kuhl-Linscomb Billy Reid Hamilton Shirts	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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05.21.13

06:10 pm

METRO loves big buses: More massive accordion buses are taking over Houston's streets

05.21.13

03:37 pm

Terrifying Oklahoma tornado videos and slices of pizza history top links we love right now

05.21.13

02:31 pm

Houston home sales hit highest point in six years as prices rise; no slowdown in sight

05.21.13

02:18 pm

Marking end of an era, Houston Symphony Maestro's Wine Dinner is a sentimental affair

05.21.13

01:55 pm

Houston wins Super Bowl on its own merits: Super Bowl LI belonged back in rising city all along

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Junior League of Houston
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