Dear Al Gore & all those people who keep telling us that driving cars causes global warming, An inconvenient truth of a misplaced vehicle led to Houstonist riding the bus to work yesterday instead of driving. Turns out that things were a bit more convenient that our assumptions about the use of mass transit in car-centric Houston. So, we thought we'd share a bit of our experience with you in hopes that other non-mass...
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The first Saturday of each month Heights residents--and just plain old lovers of the historic 'hood--descend upon a 10 block area between I-10 and 610, bordered by N. Main and Shepherd, for art, shopping, music, and fun. Convenient shuttles run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and stop at most of the major attractions.
Gathering inspiration from New Orleans and those hot summer nights we've been having, the Heights will be hosting its first White Linen Night tomorrow from 6 to 10 p.m. Art lovers, shoppers and food connoisseurs alike will be roaming the streets to celebrate art, culture and community. By "roaming," of course, we mean the Heights version of roaming: Trolleys will be running and pedi-cab stations are at galleries on 11th and 19th streets. Hey, the Heights is a big place.
Imagine hearing the (Brazilian drums, if you didn't know) and feeling the rhythm. Close your eyes and you'll think you're standing in the middle of Carnival, but nope — you're right here in Houston, no flight necessary.
Strolling through the city, all dressed up with nowhere to go? Oh, and it’s 2 a.m. on a weekend? For nocturnal locals looking for the late-night parties, locating the excitement has been a challenge lately. What once had an obvious answer, the often-asked question — Where are all the after-hours clubs? — no longer has a clear or easy answer. The Houston after-hours bar scene has been an evasive one to follow lately. Take...
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