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Junior League of Houston and Tootsies unlock sizzling style show Junior League of Houston and Tootsies unlock sizzling style show By Steven Devadanam

9.13.19  |  3:20 pm

What: Fashion Unlocked Opening Style Show  Where: The Junior League of Houston The scoop: The runway was scorching as Tootsies ...

he's all innes

Ken Hoffman cheers on a controversial Houston sports host's return Ken Hoffman cheers on a controversial Houston sports host's return By Ken Hoffman

9.13.19  |  2:35 pm

I can’t wait for former radio sports talk host Josh Innes to unleash, and I do mean release the ...

where to shop

Where to shop in Houston right now: 10 totally cool September spots Where to shop in Houston right now: 10 totally cool September spots By Julia Davila

9.13.19  |  1:30 pm

With school officially back in session, Houstonians are anxiously awaiting cooler temperatures, debating whether to white or not after Labor ...

Party Watch

Houston bar stars shake it up at boozy battle for best mixologist Houston bar stars shake it up at boozy battle for best mixologist By Eric Sandler

9.13.19  |  12:51 pm

What: Iron Bartender Finals Where: Backstreet Cafe The scoop: Inspired by The Periwinkle Foundation's popular Iron Sommelier fundraiser, Iron ...

High Care, Low Cost

Innovative Houston clinics are taking urgent care to the next level Innovative Houston clinics are taking urgent care to the next level

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9.13.19  |  12:00 pm

When Houston physician Juliet Breeze took her son to the emergency room on a weekend, she was shocked at how ...

Movie Review

The Goldfinch flies high with compelling story and performances The Goldfinch flies high with compelling story and performances By Alex Bentley

9.13.19  |  11:25 am

Surprisingly, film adaptations of Pulitzer Prize-winning novels are relatively rare. Of the last 20 winners of the prestigious award, only ...

houston cooks

New book helps Houstonians cook like city's hottest restaurants New book helps Houstonians cook like city's hottest restaurants By Holly Beretto

9.13.19  |  10:30 am

Home cooks can now recreate some of Houston's best recipes from the city's favorite restaurants. Houston Cooks, the ...

Feeling Good

Electric new bar slides into Midtown with feel-good retro vibes Electric new bar slides into Midtown with feel-good retro vibes By Eric Sandler

9.13.19  |  9:25 am

Midtown's newest party spot gives off some seriously retro vibes. If Electric FeelGood's influences weren't obvious from ...

remembering Daniel Johnston

Houstonians pay tribute to Texas cult arts icon Daniel Johnston Houstonians pay tribute to Texas cult arts icon Daniel Johnston By Craig D. Lindsey

9.12.19  |  4:25 pm

Singer/songwriter/visual artist Daniel Johnston passed away from a suspected heart attack on September 11 in Waller, Texas, at ...

art in september

11 eye-catching and vivid Houston art exhibitions for September 11 eye-catching and vivid Houston art exhibitions for September By Tarra Gaines

9.12.19  |  3:13 pm

New art comes into Houston at a fast and fantastic pace. For fall, that means a cityscape of colors flow ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 111

Houston chefs take on food deserts, plus Montrose's tiki-themed spot Houston chefs take on food deserts, plus Montrose's tiki-themed spot By CultureMap Staff

9.12.19  |  2:15 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," chefs Chris Williams of Lucille's and Dawn Burrell of ...

the clintons are coming

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton head to Houston for 'gutsy' new book event Hillary and Chelsea Clinton head to Houston for 'gutsy' new book event By Steven Devadanam

9.12.19  |  1:35 pm

Equally celebrated and reviled, Hillary Rodham Clinton is one of society's great lightning rods. To wit: The controversial former ...

Get Wild

This boozy sparkling water will be your new fave (well past summer) This boozy sparkling water will be your new fave (well past summer)

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9.12.19  |  1:00 pm

You're not imagining it: hard seltzer is the drink of the summer (and probably well into next summer). But ...

an all-new Indika

Innovative Montrose Indian restaurant spices up all-new menu Innovative Montrose Indian restaurant spices up all-new menu By Eric Sandler

9.12.19  |  11:30 am

Meet the new Indika. The modern Indian restaurant has undergone a number of changes over the past couple of months ...

Locally Grown, World Renowned

Houston Ballet spins local talent into quartet of mesmerizing dances Houston Ballet spins local talent into quartet of mesmerizing dances

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9.12.19  |  11:00 am

For its landmark 50th year, Houston Ballet began with a classic. But Locally Grown. World Renowned., the second production on ...

Pet of the Week

Meet Sweetie, the terrific terrier mix, CultureMap's pet of the week Meet Sweetie, the terrific terrier mix, CultureMap's pet of the week By Ken Hoffman

9.12.19  |  10:30 am

Name: Sweetie, as in Sweetie the Clown. I once hired Sweetie for my son’s 4th birthday party. She was ...

a new pub for montrose

Bustling Houston restaurant and bar serves up new Montrose location Bustling Houston restaurant and bar serves up new Montrose location By Eric Sandler

9.12.19  |  9:25 am

Texas comfort food is coming to Montrose. FM Kitchen & Bar will replace the shuttered East Hampton Sandwich Co location at ...

weekend event planner

Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend By Craig D. Lindsey

9.12.19  |  6:00 am

This weekend promises to be quite political. The third Democratic debate will be held on Thursday night at Texas Southern ...

Rest in peace

T. Boone Pickens, legendary Texas oil tycoon, dies at age 91 T. Boone Pickens, legendary Texas oil tycoon, dies at age 91 By Johnathan Silver

9.11.19  |  4:31 pm

T. Boone Pickens, legendary oilman, business tycoon, and philanthropist, died September 11 from natural causes at his Dallas home, a ...