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The theater tradition is rich with superstition and one of the oldest revolves around Shakespeare's "Scottish Play." more ›

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: While the name of the show might be hitting a little close to home after this weekend's ACL sunburn, the Eastman Gallery's Skin exhibition is a neat way to check out local artists and the way they view the human form. Hit the... more ›

We witnessed a few firsts this week in Missed Connections. First, there was actually an MC at Bally's that doesn't involve two dudes and a steam room. Second, a self-flogging Rice jogger (or yogger) has asked voyeurs to flog themselves. And some lady got upset because a fellow commuter may not have wanted to "shoplift the pootie." Is it just me? - 100 I know we write in a hurry. I know typos are... more ›

Houston Shakespeare Festival That which we call a free show , by any other name would smell as free. And with that poor, poor attempt at Shakespearean quote alteration, Houston kicks off the annual Shakespeare Festival. Love's Labor's Lost Directed by Sidney Berger Performances | July 27 , August 2, 4, 8, 10 Romeo and Juliet Directed by Carolyn Houston Boone Performances | July 28 , August 1, 3, 9, 11 Now celebrating its thirty-third... more ›

MFA's Artful Thursday: Shakespeare's Friends, The Illustrated Version Lecture by Kate Emery Pogue Timed oh so conveniently with next week's start of the Houston Shakespeare Festival, the MFA welcomes Kate Emery Pogue, playwright, Shakespearean actress, teacher, producer, and director for a discussion and story telling based on her book, Shakespeare's Friends . Founder of the Drama Department at Houston Community College Central Campus and former Artistic Director of the Shakespeare-by-the-Book Festival, she is the author... more ›

Here we are, with the best in free/cheap fun. Got an idea? Email Friday, September 22 For $7, ($3.50 if you're a student and free if you're an MFAH member), go get a little history with your culture by listening to Dr. Emily Ballew Neff, curator of American Painting and Sculptur speak on Building Heritage in the Lone Star State: The Hoggs of Houston, 1900-1957. This Houston family founded lots of the arts institutions around... more ›

Aaaah, August. Melting concrete. Steaming bayous. It’s hot as Houston. But the days are getting shorter and before you know it, the kiddies will be back in school, we’ll be “falling back” and the nuclear temperatures will turn to chilly. Don’t drag your turtlenecks and overcoats out yet, we still have five weeks 'til Labor Day. To help you make the most of the dwindling days, your friendly Houstonist came up with a short... more ›

It's raining, it's pouring, so get out of the wet and join Houstonist in finding out what's doing in H-town for ten dollars or less.... Friday, July 28 Houston Shakespare Festival presents fantastic, professional productions of Shakespeare's masterworks at Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park. Tonight, they present Titus Andronicus, an early and oft-misunderstood Shakespeare about lust, power, greed, revenge, and, oh right, gore. 8:30 pm. Free. (100 Concert Dr. in Hermann Park). Saturday, July... more ›

The Chronicle reports today on the most and least popular books in the Houston Public Library system — and it turns out HPL users are (still) crazy about the Harry Potter series. The six Potter books count for 75 percent of the books checked out most often at the library's branches in the past two years, possibly because it attracts both kids and adults. "Harry Potter is a phenomenon all its own," said [HPL technology... more ›

… or in the Texas Repertory Theatre Co.’s case, Our Suburbs. Owners Craig Miller and Steve Fenley chose Thornton Wilder’s classic play to open in their new venue. The choice to open with a familiar play contradicts the owners’ decision to build a theater in an unexpected location. more ›