Results tagged “ellafitzgerald”

Only a few times (a week) does Houstonist gets so excited about an event that we forget about this summer's deluge for a few moments. Weather was the last thing on our minds when our mother told us we found out about this event. More like, "weather" or not we should just go camp out now and wait for the opening. (Please don't let our contrived puns keep you from reading.) Perspectives 157: Xaviera Simmons,... more ›

Houstonist was sad to learn that Brazos Projects will be shutting down this week after a six year stint showcasing great art and architecture. Located next to the Brazos Bookstore (one of the best independent bookstores in town, in our humble opinion), the gallery is scheduled to close for good tomorrow. You still have a day left to catch their last exhibit, Twenty-Five Years of Rockefeller’s. For those of you who don’t remember (shame on... more ›

Houstonist found the holiday spirit Friday night at the opening of the Holiday Lights in Hermann Park. The city and the Hermann Park Conservancy have ringed the park's reflecting pool (above) and McGovern Lake with displays of lights; even the pedal boats are decorated. If that's not enough to get you feeling merry, the park is also dotted with speakers blasting Christmas favorites from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and der Bingle. more ›