DJ set at MKT bar

Insider access: Passion Pit plans exclusive performance after Free Press Summer Fest appearance

By Whitney Radley

05.20.13 | 3:01 pm

If you thought that Boston-based synth-pop band Passion Pit was a coup for this year's Free Press Summer Festival, then just wait until you hear what else they have in store.  FPS ...

Music Matters

Free Press Summer Fest to be a high roller's paradise? With general tickets sold out, few other options for fans

By Whitney Radley

05.15.13 | 8:46 am

It's a big year for Free Press Summer Fest, which celebrates its fifth milestone with an all-star lineup and collaborations with the likes of Bun B and Uchi's Philip&nbs ...

Booze News

A new bar with major music cred is opening by The Menil: Want to drink to Free Press?

By Whitney Radley

04.25.13 | 8:32 am

Like Free Press Houston's signature smart snark and the stiff drinks and good tunes at Fitzgerald's? Then you're in luck: Omar Afra (editor/publisher of the monthly ...

Houston's music festival

Summer's hottest ticket? Free Press Summer Fest ducats selling at record rate thanks to new lineup

By Whitney Radley

03.04.13 | 1:44 pm

Less than a week after revealing the full lineup for the fifth annual Free Press Summer Festival, organizers of the big music fest say passes are selling at a "record rate" and that  ...

Free Press Summer Festival 2013

Eleanor Tinsley Park

06.01.13 - 06.02.13

This year's lineup includes a synthesis of iconic musical veterans and burgeoning talent that represents a musical palate carefully crafted to please both casual and ardent fans. The 2013 headl

CLASSY CONCOCTIONS

Get the spirits: Anvil cocktail and catering classes are in session

By Darla Guillen

12.09.12 | 12:30 pm

The only thing better than learning how to mix your own expertly crafted cocktails is having them personally delivered to your house by Anvil bartenders. Now that Bobby Heugel and company are re-in ...

Crowds, Bands & Fun

Hot fun in the summertime: Scenes from a bigger and better Summer Fest

By Whitney Radley

06.05.12 | 1:05 pm

In its fourth year, Free Press Summer Fest grew significantly in attendance, revenue and fun. ...

Foodie News

Uchi does breakfast! See what the Austin innovators came up with

By Sarah Rufca

06.05.12 | 10:11 am

Henry Ford once said customers could have a Model-T painted in any color they want, as long as it's black. Similarly fans of Uchi can enjoy any meal they'd like at the restaurant, as long a ...

keep your eyes peeled

Update: Stolen art car recovered; owner reunited with 1988 pick-up truck dotted with red lips

By Tyler Rudick

06.04.12 | 5:15 pm

UPDATE: Shelley Buschur was reunited with her art car late Monday afternoon. Police found the stolen truck, although the ignition had been damaged in the apparent theft, reports the Houst ...

Summer Fest 2012

Rougher for the wear but still going strong: Willie Nelson wows roaring Summer Fest crowd

By Whitney Radley

06.04.12 | 6:15 am

Only a few artists can successfully play the outlaw and the hero, appeal to listeners without regard to generation or social status, plus elicit a heartfelt sing-along from a crowd of thousands. ...