A special treat for all of you staying in Houston to give a big middle finger to Ike: Geraldo Rivera getting pummeled by the storm's smallest wave.
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Results tagged “humor”
Here are a few books Houstonist thinks your friends and family won't use for doorstops (that's the fruitcake, right?). Everyone likes a good read, or at least a smart-looking book to sit on the nightstand. Give these a try. And shop at your local independent bookstore -- they can give you even more recommendations, and probably a good cup of coffee as well.
Unfortunately, November 20th's performance with The Misfits at Fitzgerald's was Captain Mongo Nelson's final outting with Black Math Experiment. Those of you who know, or have seen Captain Mongo with BME, please bid him a fond farewell, as he relocates with his wife to the North. He was the first of Bill Curtner's recruits for the band and has been a constant since joining up. His punk/metal influences have been the rythmic backbone of the...
The thought may have crossed your mind once some balmy spring day in early March, pre-heat, as the flowers start to bloom but the mosquitoes haven't yet returned. Or perhaps you realized it some fall evening as you relaxed on a patio having drinks while people in the northern half of the country listened to their radiators clank like a death knell. "Houston's not so bad, in fact, despite the [_____], it's worth it." Okay,...
If he isn't already, Joe Mathlete should be considered a local hero. It isn't enough that he has given us two of the funniest blogs on these here Internets (Joe Mathlete's Great American Blog and Joe Mathlete Explains Today's Marmaduke), but he's also the ringleader of one of the most enjoyable live acts in town. The Mathletes' "Pinocchiobot (or, The Devil and Robot McGee)" is a testament to Joe Mathlete’s brand of (successful) oddball...
So, normally here at Houstonist, we try to promote events--arts and otherwise--that are open and (ahem) FREE to the public. Every now and again, though, something costing cash-o-la is so cool, so fun, SO important, that we simply MUST promote it. In this case, well, there's a lot of cash-o-la involved. But it's for such a good cause!!! We are not necessarily flush with cash today...or, well, any other day. But YOU, dear Houstonist...
::MFA Presents Movies Houstonians Love:: "Singin' in the Rain" Guests Speaker: Lauren Anderson, Houston Ballet We are big fans of this MFA series, as past participants include Bun B, Barbara Bush, Larry Dierker, and Mayor Bill White. Tonight's film, "Singin' in the Rain," will be presented by principal ballerina, Lauren Anderson, who danced with Houston Ballet from 1983 to 2006, starring in classical ballets, appeared across the world to critical acclaim. In January, Anderson assumed...
Spent all your cash on girlie drinks and shattered dreams again this weekend, didn't you? No worries - Thriftster gives you the lowdown on cheap stuff to do until Paycheck Friday. Monday: Fight the Monday blues with booze, munchies and beats. Hit Berryhill Tamales all over the city for cheap-o specials (like $2 fish tacos in Montrose and free tamales with bar drinks in River Oaks). After you've devoured your share, head over to Brasil...
While running along Montrose Ave this morning, discovering the sidewalks (and subsequent ankle-twisting cracks) of a neighborhood we have often admired, but of recent become a resident, we got an upclose look at many of the establishment we have visited many a time, yet on foot were allowed to explore a bit more. In the effort of being visionaries, we've decided to name this strip of road SoMo (or South Montrose, for you slow pokes.)...
Free Movie Monday @ Domy Books It's no mystery that we love us some Domy Books. And not in the "we love anything that is next door to Cafe Brasil" kinda way, more like in the way we love perusing the shelves of this quirky book store and entering a world of the weird and unique. And in the fashion of the weird and unique, each Monday night Domy screens off-beat thrillers, cult classics,...
Bridal Extravaganza + Ticket Giveaway Getting married soon? (Yikes.) If you are ready to dive into the world of florists, photographers, DJ's, and bridal gowns, you are in luck! This weekend, the 23rd Bi-Annual Bridal Extravaganza walks down the aisle at the GRB, July 14 & 15. The nation’s largest bridal show will take place on Saturday, at the George R. Brown Convention Center this Saturday and Sunday. This year’s event features over 300,000...
Good morning, Houston. So, did you hear about the guy who accidentally shot himself during a gun show at the George R. Brown Convention Center? Nope, not a joke: The guy was apparently trying to disassemble his Glock .40-caliber handgun while shopping for a part for the gun when he shot himself Saturday afternoon — but the real kicker is that it looks like he was carrying the gun illegally. "We have signs posted...
And now for something completely.. the same. Well, not exactly. It's no secret that Spamalot is "lovingly ripped-off" from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, but who can blame Eric Idle? The movie is extremely popular with everyone from British humor fans to nerdy teenage boys, and Spamalot tweaks the story just enough to keep the audience riveted, and also in stitches. We wouldn't say that the musical is exactly riding the coattails of...
One of this week's most popular blogging topics was Senator Dan Patrick's trip to Hooter's. Miya Shay broke the story on her Houston Political Blog. It was re-blogged by Burnt Orange Report and several other Texas political blogs. Lone Star Times responded to the slight uproar that had been created in good humor, referring to the incident as "Fried Pickle-Gate," because Senator Patrick was at Hooter's with his son and his girlfriend, who likes the...
Preview Performance & Reception: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Happy Hump Day, Houston. Need something to get you through to the weekend? How about a little wine, a little cheese, and a lotta Roman farce? "Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes comedy back to it's roots, combining situation from the time-tested 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy...
Hey y'all! Paula Deen will be right here in Houston this Friday night! Promoting her new memoir, "It Ain't All About the Cookin'" she will be speaking at Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall in an event titled "A Conversation with Paula Deen". Houston Intown Chamber of Commerce is bringing Paula to town to tell us all about her American Dream, from Georgia girl to successful restaurant-owner and star of her own FoodTV show, she has accomplished...
No, this is not a "Facts of Life" revival. Wendy Wagner, whose alter ego is Tootie Tickle in her art, will have a gallery talk tonight at 7 about her fantastic show up at New Gallery/Thom Andriola. "The Show Must Go On!" , like its title, is a bit off the wall. It's got whimsy, it's got humor, and it's pleasantly bizarre. Wagner has created a set of characters and put them in action...
You don’t have to be a tortured artist to thoroughly enjoy the fantastic poetry of Mary Oliver or Billy Collins, both of whom are coming to Houston next week. Mary Oliver’s 24 books of poems use imagery from wildlife and the natural world to talk about, well, everything. Her reverence for the seemingly incidental makes you remember why being in nature can be, dare we say, powerful and transcendent. Inprint is bringing her to town...
Sweet Jesus, we can't believe that this video game actually exists. Granted, this entry from Electronic Arts and Def Jam is only the latest in the successful franchise, games in which famous hip hop artists duke it out in boxing and wrestling rings. It used to be a sort of wacky twist on the usual bout genre. But in Icon, these sorts of pretenses have been removed, and we are left with a straight-up...
Looking for something to do one night this week or this weekend? Enjoy the theater and some good "chick humor"? Head on down Galveston way, er, to The Island, and take in the limited run of Menopause The Musical at the Grand 1894 Opera House from March 6 - 11. Written and produced by Jeanie Linders, this is a hilarious celebration of the most dreaded event in any woman's life (except the news that she...
Many songs from the 80’s don’t stand the test of time; Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” is an exception. It’s been 20 years since it hit #2 on the charts and the song sounds about as fresh now as it did then. Even the video has aged well, compared to others from the same time period. A lot of that has to do with lead house member Neil Finn’s songwriting and musicianship. Ever...
Oh yes, if only our wealthy Aunt Gert would "re-gift" us a really cool old car! Yep - the words, "fat chance" do come to mind. However, what with Thanksgiving days away (and the decorations already up at most malls - EGAD!) it is now that lovely time of year when you commence buying gifts for the people you care about, the gang's annual "fighting for presents" swaps and the dreaded Secret Santa exchanges....
Normally, the opening of another chain retail store in another suburban Houston mall wouldn’t make it to our pages. (Or maybe it would.) But this time, we’re really excited about the new store, which caters to the young, trendy, ever so slightly angry (or would that be emo?) crowd. It’s called Anchor Blue, and they’re just starting to spread to the Eastern parts of the US. Deerbrook Mall in Humble is going to be...
Tuesday We’ve given you a lot of Halloween ideas, including costumes to wear, places to go, and haunted places. Want one more? How about Halloween from Hell III? Since My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult is headlining, you know Lucifer will be there. 8 p.m. at The Engine Room | tickets and info Wednesday Yesterday, we recommended the Ben Folds and Houston Symphony concert for tonight, and we still do. There’s good local...
Tuesday A good night for the acoustic-minded. The San Francisco Bay Guardian claims that if you were to combine Iron and Wine with Elliott Smith, you’d get Meric Long / Dodo Bird. Throw in some Wilco-styled vocals in there, and whammo – you have a great band. 8 p.m. at The Proletariat | tickets and info Like any serious, country-leaning singer/songwriter, Robbie Fulks has a bone to pick with Nashville, but it doesn’t consume...
Polish that peg leg and dust off your eye patch - September 19, 2006 is International "Talk Like a Pirate" Day - or TLAPD. Avast mateys ye can almost get away with bringing yer parrot to work - at the least ye can talk silly and tell that pesky co-worker to "Walk the plank ye scurvy dog". Rising from humble beginnings (a friendly raquetball game on June 5, 1995) the first officially recognized TLAPD...
Houstonist made a botched burger attempt this past weekend at Guy's Meat Market. At first - we were sorely disappointed to learn that you can only get one of Guy's smoked burgers Tuesday - Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (or - until they are gone). Rats. Well - that's a frenzied drive from work in the making - just to try one of the burgers billed as "one of the best". The...
Tuesday Born in Colorado, Jonah Werner now calls Texas his home. He’s a story-teller singer/songwriter that is celebrating the release of his new CD Better Things tonight at the Duck. Music: "Derail" (requires Real Player) 8 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | info Wednesday It’s hard to take a group seriously when they call themselves a “Nintendo band” – so we won’t. The Advantage’s songs are instrumental pieces that sound like they could have...
The big opening this week is Will Ferrell's latest, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Looks to us like Anchorman-meets-NASCAR, and indeed it's produced, written, etc. by a lot of the same people. We found Anchorman overrated, but previews for this look like it's a good fit for Ferrell's particular brand of humor. Reviews claim it falls flat as satire but as improvisational comedy it looks about as good as anything Ferrell's ever done,...