Results tagged “features”

Houstonist recently kept you abreast of the “Humberto Incident”, where a low pressure system in the Gulf strengthened in less than 24 hours and slammed ashore, with sustainable wind gusts of 85 mph as a Category 1 hurricane, near High Island, causing power outages, localized flooding and wind damage. When storms give you little warning – the choice is already made for you to shelter in place. The media here is rife with preparedness information...

Spacetaker July Artist Saloon Critical conversation in a casual environment. The salon and the saloon meet at the Winter Street Studios Gallery. Artists and art aficionados gather for drinks and an informal conversation about art. This month's Artist Saloon Features: Hank Hancock, Cody Ledvina and Jenny Schlief Every third Wednesday of the month, Winter Street Studios, Spacetaker and Buffalo Bayou Art Park host The Artist Saloon, an evening of artist interaction and libation where three...

Organic short documentary showing the cool, hidden life of Houston, America's 4th Largest city. Features interviews with George Foreman, Chloe Dao, Lauren Anderson and others. Musical performances by Beetle and Michael Ward. Great cinematography and editorial. Produced by Merideth Melville. Directed by W. Ross Wells. This is a very well done documentary that runs 12:14 and was made in part by Continental Airlines and is linked with visithoustontexas.com which is a site for The...

Ahem. The Top 10ist tolls for you, sweetie. Won't you respond to our next prompt? Make us happy: make your comments below. -------Top 10ist #4------- Do you love the nightlife? Do you got to boogie? Houstonist answers yes to both. So we want to come up with a list of the top nightlife places in Houston. However, we've all seen various lists of the top nightlife spots in Houston. So we want to add a...

Alright folks...get your funmeter ready. You told, we compiled. Here y'are- Houstonist Top 10ist Outdoor Experiences: 1. An evening concert at Miller Outdoor Theater (and) Hermann Park and the reflecting pool 2. Drinking Lonestar at the West Alabama Ice House 3. Biking on the Memorial Park trails 4. Lounging in Menil Park 5. Open stadium games at Minute Maid Park 6. Rice University running track 7. The backyard at Hans' Bierhouse 8. The patio at...

We know you just had lunch not long ago, but it's time to start thinking about your dinner plans tonight. And oy, just look at you! You're all skin and bones these days—what you need is some protein and fat. Houstonist wants our readers to look strong, sanguine, and healthy, so we've drawn up a list of steaks that you might want to consider for tonight. Today's the hump day, after all, and we're...

What's better than being the first one to see a new release (we actually wait to avoid the crowds and the cell phone toting people)? Why, seeing a new IMAX release, of course! This Friday evening, you may, if you wish, check out the opening of Night at the Museum, at the museum! Specifially, the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The ticket purchase, $12/adult or $9/member, also gets you a free pass to the rest...