29th Annual "Waltz Across Texas" Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party

02.09.13

Two-stepping and line dancing. That's what Mardi Gras "Waltz Across Texas" in Galveston is all about. Entertainment for the evening includes Texas' premier western swing band, Asl

28th Annual Mardi Gras Ball & Parade Viewing Party

02.18.12

The 28th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party will salute “The Golden Era of Motown.” During the evening, guests can enjoy a special appearance by The Legacy of The Temptatio

No Longer Back Breaking

A Galveston icon undergoes a revamp: Get ready for a more comfortable Rooftop Bar

By Caroline Gallay

08.12.11 | 10:05 am

The historic Tremont House hotel in Galveston has weathered many a storm, but management decided that time and weather had taken its toll on The Rooftop Bar — it was time to revamp. Tremo ...

Adventures in H-Town

Life in a Pink Bubble: Living in Houston is like being on a permanent vacation

By Cathy Parsons

02.22.11 | 1:57 pm

Editor's note: Cathy Parsons recently moved from Music City (Nashville) to the Bayou City (Houston). In a periodic column, she will write about her new life here. I recently had a conv ...

27th Annual Mardi Gras Ball & Parade Viewing Party

03.05.11

Celebrating "The Enchantment of India," proceeds from the Mardi Gras ball will benefit the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering education and