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

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Idol Insider

American Idol finalist Kree Harrison wows big crowd at hometown concert as wacky season nears end

By Tara Seetharam

05.08.13 | 9:36 am

American Idol top three finalist Kree Harrison returned to her hometown of Woodville last weekend for a string of Southeast Texas celebrations, including a parade, a run at the mechanical ...

The CultureMap Interview

Weird Nicki Minaj advice, Kelly Clarkson love and an idle car: Houston's own Amber Holcomb breaks down her Idol run

By Tara Seetharam

03.27.13 | 10:52 am

The surprise of any American Idol season is often the most intriguing contestant, and Houston's own Amber Holcomb is no different. The 18-year-old Spring resident continues to show the ...

Record rodeo crowd

Texas' truest cowboy George Strait bids Houston farewell in unforgettable Rodeo concert

By Tara Seetharam

03.18.13 | 6:03 am

It was 30 years ago that the Texas rancher and country music newcomer received a last-minute call to make his Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo debut, replacing the ill Eddie ...

Sizing up American Idol's Season 12 finalists: It's a man's world no longer — Girl Power Rules!

By Tara Seetharam

03.13.13 | 1:38 pm

Thanks to Nicki Minaj and a strangely alluring creature named Zoanette Johnson , American Idol’s Season 12 may be its most polarizing one since Adam Lambert rocked the stage four ...

Idol Insider

Nicki Minaj's hilarious feud propels American Idol to a new age: A sneak peek reveals plenty

By Tara Seetharam

01.10.13 | 12:16 pm

In 2002, Michael Jackson was dangling babies off of balconies. I was memorizing all the words to Nelly’s “Hot in Herre.” No one hated the Dixie Chicks. And a ...

Where's the magic?

Revamped X Factor judging panel is lackluster & Britney Spears is bland in Austin debut

By Tara Seetharam

05.26.12 | 4:52 am

AUSTIN — The X Factor’s first televised audition of Season Two swept the Frank Erwin Center on Thursday and Friday, with two new celebrity judges and a whole lot of ...

Idol Insider

Five lessons from American Idol Season 11: Talent-rich competition promises another male winner

By Tara Seetharam

05.22.12 | 10:44 am

After a roller coaster of a season, American Idol’s final two will duel for the crown tonight on part one of the Season 11 finale. Whether you were captivated ...

Idol Insider

The best American Idol ever? This Top Eight rocks, now Jessica Sanchez just needs to get her due

By Tara Seetharam

04.04.12 | 12:44 pm

Last week, one of my favorite writers, Michael Slezak, conducted a slightly insane American Idol analysis that compared the strength of each season’s Top 10 contestants. His conclusion? Season ...

Idol Insider

The girls finally have a chance to break the White Guy With Guitar stranglehold over American Idol

By Tara Seetharam

03.07.12 | 11:10 am

The judges’ general inadequacy aside, Season 11 of American Idol is shaping up to be an intriguing, unpredictable competition. The Top 13 contestants hit the stage Wednesday night to put ...

Idol Insider

Space City doesn't exactly rock: Many of Houston's American Idol auditions are out of this world bad

By Tara Seetharam

01.27.12 | 10:29 am

In its 11 seasons, American Idol’s dropped by the Lone Star State a whopping nine times, including the Dallas cattle call that propelled the show to fame. But its ...

Idol Insider

Planking to the best American Idol audition ever? Monster show drops bad acts for actual talent

By Tara Seetharam

01.20.12 | 11:34 am

Set to the bittersweet “Forever Young,” the two-night season premiere of American Idol kicked off with a dramatic nod to its age. That is, we were reminded that when Kelly ...

Idol Insider

American Idols Live concert showcases the power of the voice as Haley Reinhart steals the show

By Tara Seetharam

07.22.11 | 8:41 am

'90s kids will remember how Saved by the Bell: The College Years evoked slightly uncomfortable, almost defensive feelings when it aired: The fresher, more modern twist on the old show ...

Idol Worship

Best American Idol season ender ever? Beyoncé, Lady Gaga & Scott McCreery make it special

By Tara Seetharam

05.26.11 | 7:36 am

After Tuesday night’s poorly produced performance episode, last night’s American Idol finale was a breath of fresh air, punctuated by engaging performances and a willingness to poke fun ...

Idol Insider

Why you need to give this country strong American Idol finale a chance: No Haley, no problem

By Tara Seetharam

05.24.11 | 12:18 pm

When 20-year-old Haley Reinhart was voted off American Idol last week, my Twitter feed exploded with one sentiment from the circle of Idol critics and fans that I follow: “worst ...

Idol Insider

James Durbin gets what he deserved, while Haley Reinhart's judges fight could decide Idol

By Tara Seetharam

05.13.11 | 1:32 pm

The gravity of the American Idol competition always seems to sink in for viewers and contestants alike during Top Four week, with only two weeks left until the big finale ...

Idol Insider

A female Idol favorite? Haley Reinhart comes out swinging as James Durbin fails to deliver & Lady Gaga looms

By Tara Seetharam

05.06.11 | 1:30 pm

For my sanity (and yours, too), the judges shall not be mentioned in this week’s recap of the Top 5 “Now and Then” night on American Idol. Foolishness and ...

Idol Insider

James Durbin has an Adam Lambert-worthy moment; Casey romances Haley in swan song

By Tara Seetharam

04.29.11 | 1:44 pm

Something special happened on American Idol this week. For seven weeks now, we’ve been waiting for contestants to have that elusive “moment” — a moment that transcends the “reality show ...

Idol Insider

Highs & lows of American Idol's 21st century trip: From Scotty McCreery creepy to James Durbin mad gumption

By Tara Seetharam

04.22.11 | 11:07 am

The remaining seven American Idol hopefuls tackled “songs from the 21st century” this week with mixed, but often bold, results. In honor of the current-ish slew of performances, let’s ...

Idol Insider

Steven Tyler sleeps on the job & American Idol suffers: Trying to get over the Pia Toscano disaster

By Tara Seetharam

04.15.11 | 11:15 am

After last week’s disappointing elimination of Pia Toscano — an occurrence I blame almost solely on the American Idol judges; more about that in a minute — the movie-themed Top 8 ...

Idol Chatter

Elton John theme is hard for most American Idol contestants to handle

By Tara Seetharam

03.31.11 | 3:15 pm

Perhaps it was inevitable that last night’s “Top 11 Redux” week would pale in comparison to last week’s excellent performance show. The Elton John-themed episode was a mixed ...

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Downtown Watering Holes	Gallery Hopping in The Heights

CharBar The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Hearsay La Carafe McElroy's and Molly's State Bar notsuoH	Gallery M Squared Hiram Butler Gallery 18 Hands Gallery G Gallery Redbud Gallery
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Happy Hour treats	Indie Coffee Joints

Uchi Benjy's-Washington Alto Pizzeria (Closed) Bistro Bar Brennan's of Houston Fleming's-River Oaks Down House	Greenway Coffee Co. Brasil Agora Black Hole Café Catalina Coffee Down House The Coffee Groundz
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Places to see an art house movie	Swell Party Venues

Sundance Cinemas River Oaks Theatre Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Auditorium 14 Pews Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park Rice Media Center AMC Studio 30	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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Shops for the Hip H-Town Man	Not-To-Be-Missed Ceviche

Mortar Reserve Supply Company Kuhl-Linscomb Billy Reid Hamilton Shirts	Hugo's Escalante's-Highland Village Cyclone Anaya's Ninfa's on Navigation Pico's Mex-Mex
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Cool hotel pools for chilling	Free Museum Days

Hotel Granduca Four Seasons Hotel Hotel ZaZa The St. Regis Hotel Hotel Sorella, CityCentre Westin Houston Memorial City	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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Hotel Bar Great Escapes	The Bow Wows of Dog Parks

The Bar at La Colombe d’Or Hotel Bar Malatesta Monarch Lounge Monnalisa Vinoteca Line and Lariat	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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A-List Art Deco	Quirky Houston attractions

Lawndale Art Center Houston City Hall JPMorgan Chase Building University of Houston — Downtown Macy's Downtown	Beer Can House National Museum of Funeral History Orange Show Center for Visionary Art Anderson Fair Glenwood Cemetery
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Cupcake Heaven	Frosty Sno Cone Stands

Sprinkles Cupcakes Crave Cupcakes Sugarbaby's Cupcake Boutique Ooh La La Dessert Boutique Dessert Gallery-Kirby Celebrity Cupcakes Jodycakes	MAM's House of Ice Tampico Tropical Chill Sno Beach
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Where the NFL/NBA Players Play	Imperiled Architecture

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse Vic & Anthony’s Hotel Icon Sushi Raku Yao's Restaurant and Bar at Houston Pavillions (closed)	River Oaks Theatre Alabama Theater Astrodome Rice Museum building Sears
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Late Night Bites	Test Drives: Today's hottest cars

Spanish Flowers BB's Cajun Café Frank's Pizza House of Pies Theo's Smith & Wollensky Taqueria La Tapatia	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
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05.23.13

02:25 pm

Snow cone vendor at Minute Maid Park is caught with his pants down

05.23.13

02:05 pm

The year of Queen Bey: Houston singer makes Forbes list of World's Most Powerful Women

05.23.13

01:39 pm

Everything is bigger in Texas: Houston is second-fastest growing city in the nation

05.23.13

12:51 pm

Art flies off the walls at this first-time gala: Montrose gallery draws a happy crowd

05.23.13

12:16 pm

Inside The Tinderbox: New craft shop emerges amid the restaurants and bars of Mid-Main

23 \| may at 5:00 pm	Fresh Arts' Cultured Cocktails 2013
Boheme
23 \| may at 5:00 pm	Tai Chi at the Reflecting Pool with Henderson Smith
Rothko Chapel
23 \| may at 6:00 pm	Bollywood Night Event benefiting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Proof Bar + Patio
23 \| may at 6:00 pm	Market Street Spring 2013 Concert Series
Market Street, The Woodlands