There comes a time in everyone's life when only a shot will get the job done. Pigged out on Italian food? A shot of grappa will burn on the way down, but it's a digestivo that will help settle down your chicken picatta. Called off your wedding? 17 shots of tequila will make the that pain go away and may net you a Latino name. Worry about the hangover in the morning. Houstonist thought it...
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Good morning, Houston. Speaking of problems you didn't know existed, we've got two words for you: Duck dumping. It means leaving domestic ducks in places where they shouldn't be — and it's happening at Hermann Park. People apparently decide their ducks would like to join their brethren at the park, particularly around Easter, but the domestic ducks don't mix with the wild ones that actually live in the park: The domestic ones roost on...
No, it's not a new adult film premiering at Aurora, its White Linen Night in the Heights, and it's back for it's 2nd coming. "Small town cool, in the center of the big city." This Saturday, Heights residents, and curious visitors from all across the city, descend upon one of Houston's fastest-growing art scenes for a celebration of culture and community. The annual event, now in its second year, focuses on art, galleries, retail, outdoor...
No, it's not by driving as fast as we can around loop 610, but it does include city-wide celebrations, all hoping for the same thing: No rain. Here are a few of the events we'll be checking out tomorrow. Where will you be? Tell us, maybe we'll ditch our plans and join you. But probably not. >>Freedom Over Texas Festival Houston's Official 4th of July Celebration. Chevy presents a concert and Independence Day celebration at...
We get all our Beyonce--and other celeb--news from PerezHilton.com. The deliciously mean Perez--who calls himself the Queen of All Media-- has been getting lots of press recently, and his site is the place for gossip. Admit it, everyone reads US Weekly sometimes. And if catty columnists are your thing, check out this blog for a ton of guilty-pleasure fun. As an added bonus, the proudly gay and Latino Perez has also got great taste it...
The usual Hamilton crew begs your indulgence for going AWOL last week--we assume that you found lots of fun to do on your own, since we didn't get any emails (angry or otherwise). We're back now, though. We promise. Friday, August 18 Teatro Multimedia is the product of the second of three workshops held by Talento Billingue de Houston and led by Maria Angeles Romero, one of the most notable performance artists who makes use...
If you've dried off from the soggy fourth of July, and are ready to venture out again, here's a few ideas this week from your friendly Houstonist buddies.... Friday, July 7 The Talento Bilengue de Houston, a Latino arts and cultural center, continues it's Summer First Film Fridays series, an ongoing showing of independent films by and about Latinos. The current offering is "Harvest of Redemption", based on a true story of a boy in...
Add some local Latinos to the list of people weighing in on Houston 1836, the name chosen for Houston's new soccer team — seems they're a little unhappy about being reminded of the Texas Revolution and the violence and discrimination against Mexicans that followed it, the NY Times reports today.
