Michelle Calabretta

Unlike the West Alabama Theater, the River Oaks Theater has managed to thwart the plans of greedy developers in recent years thanks in part to your support. Tonight the Houston landmark will celebrate it's 70th Anniversary with a special showing of Frank Capra's 1939 classic film Mr. Smith Goes... continue reading on Houstonist

Lambert Hall The Cultured Cocktails series at Boheme tonight features the little opera house that could, Opera in the Heights. Last year the company's home, Lambert Hall, was severely damaged by Hurricane Ike, forcing the cancellation of the opening performances of the season. This year they are back at... continue reading on Houstonist

The gelato case beckons Open mic competitions can be a crap shoot. We love the excitement of being among the first to spot an undiscovered up-and-comer, so we can handle the occasional histrionic poetry reading in exchange. Actually, we love the occasional histrionic poetry reading almost as much, but... continue reading on Houstonist

Mildred's "Haunt of Flies" performance at Avant Garden Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company presents "Night of the Giant", a play by local playwright John Harvey featuring an original score by another Houstonian, Elliot Cole. Whoever wrote the plot synopsis sure knows how to pique our interest: Evening begins to fall.... continue reading on Houstonist

Ever buy a bunch of parsley or cilantro for a dish that requires a tablespoon or two? What are you supposed to do with the rest of it, other than let it get slimy and gross in the fridge? We have a solution to this dilemma: make it into... continue reading on Houstonist