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::Maurice Manning and Emily Fox Gordon Poetry Reading at Diverseworks:: Giving Houstonians a chance to hear tomorrow’s great writers today. The Inprint Studio Series, presented by Inprint in association with the University of Houston Creative Writing Program and Diverseworks, features some of the best young writers in the country, as well as alumni from the University of Houston Creative Writing Program and leading local authors. Now in its second season, the 2007-2008 Inprint Studio Series,... more ›

Local tech news in a compact, digital format. Overpaid Teachers Saga Remember last week when we mentioned that HISD overpaid some employees because of a computer glitch? Well, we also found out that HISD is now asking for that money back and the head of the local teachers union is saying no way. Are You Experienced? New Cingular Retail Outlet Amidst crosstown traffic, AT&T has unveiled a new face in the wireless storefront community.... more ›

Now for the just-plain-weird: the band of Montreal embraces the glam look and grade school plays in their new video “Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean Curse.” We think the band has been dabbling a little too much into the chemicals lately. Like R.E.M. and the B-52’s, of Montreal actually originates from Athens, GA. Their new album, Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?, is more of a solo project for band leader Kevin Barnes. He wrote... more ›

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Every week we let you know what concerts we recommend, and we thank you for reading and your feedback. We know what you’re saying; ‘you’re all talk and no action!’ OK … How about free concert tickets? Thought you’d like that. more ›

Tuesday Catch some power-pop tonight from Seattle’s The Long Winters. From Austin, What Made Milwaukee Famous offers similar pop, and overtly catchy songs. May indie-pop live! 8 p.m. at Walter’s on Washington | tickets and info Raw rock and roll, even a touch of southern rock, is what you get with The Kings of Leon. Opening for the band is The Stills, whose growing following over the past few years landed them a major... more ›

The Chronicle reports today on the most and least popular books in the Houston Public Library system — and it turns out HPL users are (still) crazy about the Harry Potter series. The six Potter books count for 75 percent of the books checked out most often at the library's branches in the past two years, possibly because it attracts both kids and adults. "Harry Potter is a phenomenon all its own," said [HPL technology... more ›