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Need new headshots? Book this Houston activation now for your team.

Be honest: When was the last time you updated your headshot?

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As the year winds down and companies start planning holiday parties, conferences, and end-of-year celebrations, NXT LVL EVENT’s is taking corporate culture to the next level with its new Headshot Activation.

More than just a photo op, this activation brings a professional edge to your next event while giving your team something invaluable: a fresh new headshot to start the New Year looking their best.

“Having professional headshots taken isn’t just about updating a LinkedIn photo,” says Michael Vayner, founder and CXO of NXT LVL EVENT. “It’s about giving your team confidence, pride, and a sense of belonging. When your employees feel seen and celebrated, morale rises — and so does company culture.”

The experience is sleek, fast, and fully mobile, making it perfect for on-site setups at offices, conferences, or even your company’s holiday party. NXT LVL EVENT’s team handles everything from professional lighting and backdrop design to instant photo delivery, ensuring every guest feels like a VIP.

And if you’re looking to take things even further, NXT LVL EVENT offers a full lineup of immersive experiences that are guaranteed to make your event unforgettable.

Pair the Headshot Activation with Bot Ross, the company’s beloved AI Draw Bot that sketches guests in real time, or bring in the crowd-pleasing Holiday Movie Poster Experience, where your team stars in their own cinematic holiday masterpiece.

These creative add-ons not only make your event memorable, but they bring your team together in fun, authentic ways. Whether it’s laughter over a hilarious AI sketch or striking a pose for a magazine-worthy photo, every activation builds connection and excitement that lasts long after the event ends.

So as you plan your end-of-year gatherings, make this season the one where your company looks and feels its best. Book your Headshot Activation now and give your team the gift of confidence, creativity, and connection — the NXT LVL way.

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remember the alamo

Houston's last Alamo Drafthouse quietly closes, will reopen with new owner

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It's a sad day for film lovers in Houston. On Saturday, February 7, Alamo Drafthouse announced they would close the LaCenterra location in Katy, ending the chain's tenure in the city.

"Our franchise partner Triple Tap Ventures, which operates four locations in Texas (Houston, El Paso, East El Paso, and Lubbock), will no longer operate these theaters under the Alamo Drafthouse brand," the company said in a statement. "We’re grateful to the teammates and guests in El Paso, Katy, and Lubbock for their support over the years and wish them all the best. We hope to return to these communities in the future."

Founded in 1997 in Austin, Alamo Drafthouse became a leading name in cinemas thanks to their pioneering restaurant format, unique programming, hybrid live events, and dedication to indie films. The chain expanded to Houston in 2003, opening a location in the West Oaks Mall. The LaCenterra location followed in 2018.

In 2024, Sony Pictures acquired the chain amid closures and bankruptcies all over Texas. It was part of a slew of studio-owned cinemas that sprang up after the fall of the Paramount Consent Decrees in 2020, but it appears even Sony's support was not enough to save the Houston cinema.

The good news is that the theater will be reopening. Rob Saucedo, former head of programming who now operates the River Oaks Theatre in much the same way he did Alamo, posted a bittersweet statement to Facebook after the closure was announced.

"It feels weird for these theaters I spent so much time and energy into building a community around to suddenly close," he writes. "It’s a reminder that nothing is permanent. The locations will be reopened soon under a new brand and folks will still be able to see movies there. Graveyard Shift, the weekly horror series I created, will be dead though. So will so many other practices I built, big and small."

Alamo Drafthouses across Texas remain open, including in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.

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