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Princes, paupers and pickpockets: This isn't your ordinary artwork — you'll need a magnifying glass

By Tyler Rudick

03.21.13 | 4:01 pm

Jacques Callot is all about the details . . . which is exactly why the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston provides magnifying glasses for its current show on the baroque printmaker, Prince ...

Texan-French Alliance for the Arts' "Open the Door" Kickoff at Central Library Plaza

03.16.13

The Texan-French Alliance for the Arts celebrates the Open the Door public art project in front of the Houston Public Library. The plaza will morph into a fun-filled venue to host the official

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Can't touch this? America should embrace Justin Bieber's high-fashion harem pants

By Rachael Abrams

11.24.12 | 11:15 am

Poor Justin Bieber. After being bashed for macking on a hot young Victoria's Secret model and leaving Selena Gomez behind, the superstar can't seem to catch a break.  The latest re ...

Rare Birds

Mozart & Miles Davis: Ebène Quartet relies on classical training to put a new spin on jazz

By Chris Becker

11.08.12 | 9:49 am

On Friday, Houston Friends of Chamber Music presents the Ebène Quartet, a string quartet all the way from France that performs onstage with a drummer, at McGonigel's Mucky Duck. And ...

Philippe Power

The French Cowboy throws the ultimate Bastille Day party — and doesn't show: Wigs & wine

By Joel Luks

07.15.12 | 8:57 am

Adieu Houston. Bienvenu en France; vive la liberté! Tempting Francophiles on Saturday afternoon was Philippe Restaurant + Lounge's first annual Bastille Day fête with a mo ...

Independence Day, Français Edition

Bleu, blanc & rouge: How to throw the perfect Bastille Day party (hint: serve lots of bubbly)

By Davon D.E. Hatchett

07.12.12 | 10:38 am

Didn’t get your party on quite enough in celebrating the red, white and blue? How about a celebrating the bleu, blanc and rouge as a festive reprise? Although we Americans certainly know how ...

Bastille Day Celebration

13 Celsius

07.14.12

Raise a glass or two (or more) in celebration of Bastille Day and pay some respect to the country that has given us some of the world's finest wines, and we don't mean the former Republic o

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Say bonjour to Central Market's Passport to France festival

By Sarah Rufca

05.09.12 | 12:36 pm

There's nothing like springtime in France. But if reality, fuel surcharges and the Euro exchange rate are keeping you on this side of the Atlantic, a visit to Central Market's Passport to F ...

Foodie News

The Michelin man: Chef Philippe Schmit spent $12,000 eating in France and you get the benefit

By Sarah Rufca

04.18.12 | 1:40 pm

When Philippe Schmit of Philippe Restaurant + Lounge headed to France in March to officially receive his Maîtres Cuisiniers de France designation, it wasn't just a homecoming for the Roan ...

Francophonie Festival at Central Market

Central Market

03.22.12

Join Central Market on a one-night tour of France with a culinary, wine and music event planned in celebration of Francophonie Festival and in anticipation of Passport France. The night will includ