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Grammy shockers 101: Everything you really need to know about Arcade Fire andEsperanza Spalding

Stranger things have happened at the Grammys than actual talent walking awaywith the awards.
Album of the Year went to an incredulous Arcade Fire.
Jazz artist Esperanza Spalding shocked the masses when she won for Best NewArtist.

At Sunday night's Grammy awards, two very talented acts took their places in award show upset history.

Indie darlings and The Woodlands-connected Arcade Fire stunned the establishment by proving that good music could actually snag Album of the Year glory. And unsung jazz artist Esperanza Spalding unleashed the wrath of Justin Bieber fans by nabbing the high honor of Best New Artist (the first time in 35 years a jazz musician had earned such a nod).

But aside from inspiring quivers in the hearts of hipsters, who the heck is Arcade Fire? And why the hell should tween dream Justin Bieber graciously concede a title largely assumed his to Esperanza Spalding?

We've compiled a brief primer for the unknowing on both artists, and it's as easy as pushing the play button. Not only can you curb your venom, but you can be the music messiah amongst your friends.

Enlighten them with your know-how heroics while broadening their horizons. You humanitarian you.

And read more CultureMap next time. We're been touting Arcade Fire as a must-listen almost since we came into existence.

Arcade Fire, "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)"

Arcade Fire, "Rebellion (Lies)"

Arcade Fire, "Intervention"

Arcade Fire, "The Suburbs"

Arcade Fire, "Month of May"

Esperanza Spalding, "Winter Sun"

Esperanza Spalding, "Precious"

Esperanza Spalding, "Fall In"

Esperanza Spalding, "Little Fly"

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"Here come the grannies!"

Walk through the Magic Door to experience the world of Bluey in Houston

bluey and bingo's bedroom at camp in houston

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

Bluey is coming to the Galleria this February “for real life” through an immersive event that invites visitors to enter the world of the famous Australian Heeler family. This one-of-a-kind experience brings the Heeler home and backyard to life with intricate details that will delight fans of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now for Bluey x CAMP, the inaugural interactive experience of the combination toy store, party venue, and immersive theater space. This is The Family Experience Company’s first CAMP location in Houston, with the business securing a 7,500-square-foot permanent retail space in the Galleria.

Through “The Magic Door,” a pivoting wall, visitors step into seasonally rotating interactive spaces beginning with a 5,000-square-foot lifesize replica of Bluey’s house.

Visitors can play games made popular by the show, such as grannies and keepy uppy, and bust a move when “dance mode” is activated. The kitchen’s fridge is covered in drawings by the Heeler puppies, while the living room TV plays Bluey.

Families can explore both a pillow fort and a cardboard castle — two-story structures complete with slides — before venturing into a playroom stocked with toys and costumes from the show. In the backyard, a recreation of the Heeler’s large tree is surrounded by charming gnomes. A photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo tops off the visit.

Beyond the world of Bluey, CAMP offers even more for visitors in its Canteen space, with a splatter room, The Schmutz Bar (a slime creation station), a party room, and a playable truck. Customers can also shop for toys, clothing, and accessories.

Houston joins a list of CAMP’s locations in Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Installations change seasonally, with other current features including Paw Patrol, The Little Mermaid, and Encanto.

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

bluey galleria-houston camp bluey x camp