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Houstonist doesn't need an excuse for a party, but last night we had one: our second birthday. We got together with our readers and friends at Monsoon Wok downtown for a few drinks, a bit to nibble on and some amazing cake from The Acadian Bakers. Thanks to everyone who helped put the party together, and especially to everyone who showed up. By the way, we noticed a few of you taking photos. If...

Houstonist is two years old. We have made great strides during our second year. We are proud to have showcased the city and the work of many talented photographers during 600 sq mi. And, we are also proud and very relieved to have safely hosted over 60 folks on the Light Rail Pub Crawl. Thanks to our 11 veteran readers and our one new recruit. We love you. You're the jam in our jelly...

Do you find yourself a little scared to venture downtown these days, for fear of what you may or may not find? We'll admit, it's not out first pick for happy hour, what, with all the awesome parking opportunities and diverse bars, clubs, and retail? So we are looking forward to giving it a chance tonight, as ArtsHouston hosts a Meet & Greet (Hello, downtown, my name is ______) tonight at Butterfly High (705 Main...

Better late than nevah - here's our roundup of feasting and imbibing in the very near future. See the bottom of the post for some Thanksgiving food ideas, we'll be continuing to update that, and no, we won't add Grandma Kroger to the list, or any other supermarket, for that matter. Well, maybe Central Market or perhaps Whole Foods, maybe. Great American Bake Sale -Dessert Gallery, Sugar Land Friday, November 16th – 6:00 p.m. until...

Beginning today and running through Sunday - the party is ON in Galveston! It is time for the Lone Star Rally, one of the largest AMA sanctioned events anywhere. Where to start? There will be a humongous amount of activities going on, and stuff. We'll highlight a few and let you bang the link to the website for the full list. First, there will be the Leather and Lace Ball and Halloween Costume Party at...

::Private Dancer::No, Tina's not coming to town. But we do have a few invites for you to join a private party at the home of Nic Phillips. In advance of the premiere of its newest production, Babka, running November 8-18, 2007 at the Barnevelder Theater, you and a guest are cordially invited to come meet the artists, board, and staff of Suchu Dance, Houston's innovative and prolific modern dance group, now in its ninth season....

::OpMom Web 2.0 Launch Party at Benjy's:: Three things we love: Moms, Web 2.0, and Benjy's. Can't go wrong here. And Houstonist has your ticket to this private launch party. Unless you've been living under a Web 1.0 rock, you are probably aware that Houston has recently been a hot bed for Social Media Startups, as Brad Hem reported this weekend. One of these ventures, the locally-based OpMom, tonight celebrates their own jaunt into Web...

::Vinyl Ranch at Leon's Lounge:: As the Houston Press finally put to rest the debate of Houston's oldest bar yesterday, we were busy planning our strategic involvement in the 2nd Annual Vinyl Ranch at Leon's Lounge. Yes, DJ Dave Wrangler is doing it again,. If you missed the first Vinyl Ranch, you are probably still kicking your self. Well, at least we are. (Kicking oursevles, not kicking you.) So what is Vinyl Ranch? Think: Gilley's...

Houston's Heavy Hitter's Club will be premiering their first CD at Fitzgerald's, Saturday night -it will be on sale for $5, but, ONLY at this party! So, what is Houston's Heavy Hitter's Club? It is what happens when you ask 30 different rock musicians to come over, hang out and write some songs. Seriously, this was pulled off in three recording sessions - not a small task, even if you have people who are accustomed...

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art is kicking off its Fall with a fantastic afternoon for families, children, artists and all very cool persons who enjoy art cars! Saturday, September 29th from 1-4pm, head on over to Munger Street, home of The Orange Show Monument, for food, drinks and the return of the 2006 winner of the Mayor's Cup - Atomic Dog, created by Waltrip High School. Those of you who hit the Art...

We're still reeling from the success of our first annual Houstonist photo show opening. Can ya blame us? Just look at the evidence! It's no surprise that an event filled with such wonderful photographers produced such wonderful pics — please continue to upload yours to the Houstonist flickr group, and remember to tag with "600sqmi" and "houstonist." Of course this exhibit and opening didn't just appear out of thin air (geez, wouldn't that have been...

Thanks to those of you who have submitted photos to our Flickr Photo Group of our opening. If you have photos, please upload them to our group so we can use them on Houstonist. Here's our First Look post that we posted in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Look for a full recap of this event tomorrow. Here's a video clip of the event. Here are some more photos! and even more photos can...

Here's your first look at a small sampling of pics from our rather successful photo show opening last night at M² Gallery in The Heights. We'd like to thank everyone who came out and celebrated with us. Don't forget to add your images to our Houstonist Flickr Group so that we may publish your images. Check back soon for more info and photos. --- Photos from flickr users baldheretic, mrp1001, aggiechristine, bilbao58 and groovehouse...

600 Sq Mi Photos From Houston, Houstonist's first ever photo show, opens tonight at the M2 Gallery in The Heights. Most of the crew from Houstonist will be on hand as well as many of the photographers who are being exhibited! It’s going to be a great reception with plenty to eat and drink! Come on out and say hello, take a look at some great photos of Houston and maybe purchase a few...

Have we got your attention? Hope so, because this is some kinda big and important news! Yes, it IS bigger than the final settlement reached in the matter of Fed-X vs. That Bald Chick (the whole issue of "who's the better parent" makes us rush out for a BC Powder and a tequila shot, or three). Seriously, this Saturday marks the world premiere of "Tuna Does Vegas", starring Jaston Williams and Tony-Award winning Joe Sears,...

After you get your groove on at the MFA's Mixed Media Series tonight, head over to The Proletariat for some late night worship with Houston's own ice sculptor extraordinaire and general wild man, The Reverend Butter. The Reverend will be doing what he does best, performing one of a kind, live ice sculpting shows. There will also be giveaways and music by DJ Trainwreck. The Reverend reminds everyone coming out to the show not...

Here's your rain plan -ist List, should such a situation be necessary. You know there's a great time - a great outdoor experience, that is - to be had this eve at Miller. Just read today's -ist List for details. But, should it rain, let's still have fun by mixing and elixing somewhere. We know! Head out to the glorious Museum of Natural Science's hip new Friday(s) event: Mixers, Elixirs and Imax. Alright, so the...

Hotel ZaZa Opening Party Every once in awhile we like to take you into the world of the social elite in a little feature we call Social-ist (we know, we are so clever with those -ists!). Last week we attended the preview party of the new Hotel ZaZa. We had been hearing a lot about this swank tank, and we were looking forward to checking it out. Seeing as the old Warwick's transformation into a...

Houston Roller Derby action kicks up this Sunday! Come out to "Mayhem" and see some serious flat track action! You can purchase $10 advance tickets today at their official website, otherwise, tickets are available via Ticketmaster in advance for $12 plus any applicable fees or $15 at the door. Seriously consider purchasing the balance of the season on a season ticket package - you get a calendar and a t-shirt! Doors open at 5:00 p.m....

Saturday marks the "piece de resistance" of Art Car Weekend - The Art Car Parade! Houstonist is singing "I Love a Parade" in our very best Ethel Merman voice in celebration of this event (normally, we stick to "There's No Business Like Show Business"). The world's largest and oldest parade of its kind makes its way into downtown on Allen Parkway for the 20th year to an anticipated crowd of over 200,000 people. This year's...

Downtown is the place to be for Cinco de Mayo, everything's waiting for you! Commonly confused with Mexico's Independence Day - tomorrow is a celebration of General Seguin's victory over French occupational forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. There's the Bayou City Crawfish Festival (which benefitsTexas EquuSearch - and has a mechanical bull that Sissy can ride!), the 7th Annual Dragon Boat Festival, held at Allen's Landing (1000 Commerce) AND Mas...

Tonight, there's a real retro treat at the Continental Club, beginning at 8:00 p.m. (you have time to register yourself as an Art Car Parade Volunteer first). The Aqua Velva, Houston's only BEST B-52's cover band takes the stage at 3700 Main Street at 8:00 p.m. for some amazing '80's dance music. Folks, if you haven't seen them perform, and you like the B-52's even a little bit, you are missing out. Following them up...

Living With War: The Black Angels / VietNam Official After Party @ Jet Lounge As you learned in yesterday's Music Calendar, some of Houstonist's favorite sounds will be making an appearance tonight at Warehouse Live. Fresh off of SXSW, Austin's The Black Angels and The Fader's recent obsession, VietNam, play tonight, with locals Flowers to Hide supporting. Following the sure-to-be-stellar show, Squad Car Media hosts the Official After Party for both bands at nearby...

Houstonist is gearing you up for Houston Roller Derby! First, buy some Season Tickets. Second, head to RocBar tomorrow, say 6ish until 9ish and have a drink with the ladies of Houston Roller Derby. Yes, the Houston Roller Derby is having a Season Kick-Off Party. Bring your "A" game, cheesy suave pick-up lines, if you feel so compelled (good luck with that) and some folding money or really good plastic (the kind with available spending...

Every once in awhile, Houstonist gets an invite to a sneak peek on how the other half lives, parties, and rubs elbows. Last night, as IMG's Fashion Week visited the Bayou City, Houstonist was on hand to take in the newest spring fashions, and peruse among Houston's elite. Parked in a series of tents in front of the Waterwall, we arrived with our ultra-fabulous "Platinum $1200 tickets", which apparently gets you in to an...

Here is a big, big Houstonist "heads up". The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art will re-open this weekend with some fantastic fanfare and events. This event is from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. this Saturday, it is FREE to attend and beer and wine will be available with proper I.D. (have we got your undivided attention, yet?). This marks a re-opening celebration of the Orange Show - plus (so proud of our Orange Show!!!) there will be a very special presentation as The Orange Show has recently been included in The National Register of Historic Places. But WAIT there's more, and it's free to attend, did we mention that?

Superbowl Sunday is upon us! If you're still looking for a good spot to watch the game (besides your buddies sofa), Houstonist has a great suggestion for you! Watch the big game with the coolest (and toughest) girls in Houston at The Big Easy. The Houston Roller Derby is hosting a Superbowl Party from 5 p.m. until close with a Potluck and drink specials ($2.00 domestics/$5.00 pitchers of Lone Star and shot specials). Once the...

Mosaic Grand Opening So, admit it. You have nothing to do tonight. Tivo-ing your favorite shows during the week and watching them on the weekend doesn't count as "plans." Get your -ist off the couch, throw on your tightest European cut shirt, and head downtown to see how the other half lives. Tonight officially opens Houston's newest rock lounge, Mosaic. (And, yes, we have more than one). Located in Downtown's Bayou Place, Mosaic sits next...

With Halloween just days away, we’re beginning the time of year when we Americans do everything in excess. Which isn’t so different than our normal behavior, except that now we’ve got excuses to go the extreme. (We eat about 25 pounds of candy a year – with a majority of that being around Halloween.) And aside from New Year’s, Halloween is one of the biggest party nights of they year. Pirates, ghosts and scantily clad girls will consume copious amounts of alcohol all around the Western world this weekend, and we’ve got your hook-up on the best places to go in Houston to celebrate this All Hallow’s Eve:

It's Friday, another grueling week of piloting your cube has ended. You and the rest of the water cooler kids are counting the minutes until your boss heads to the club house for her early afternoon sales meeting/golf-a-thon. Then, happy hour is officially in effect. The trouble is that the tribe can't break the habit of going to the same old watering hole since no one can remember life before Schlitz night at Bob's Country...