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We love seeing local peeps get overdue credit, especially when they are big, orange and furry. That's why we are super stoked that the Houston Zoo made it to Animal Planet's Top 10 Places to Visit Orangutans in North America. Animal Planet says: The Houston Zoo is developing long-term partnerships in Borneo, and with other organizations and zoos, to ensure the survival of these species. Houston Zoo’s support for wildlife conservation initiatives in Malaysian Borneo...

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,...

In an official proclamation that probably made the entire world cheer for the courage of our mayor, Bill White has officially declared today the Day of Azerbaijanis. And it's about time, literally, as today March 21st is the traditional Azerbaijani festival of Novruz, commemorating the spring equinox and "the awakening of natural life", in Mayor White's words. As devout members of Bill White's fan club already know, our mayor's fondness for the country on...

Call us inspired by this week's arrival of the MET's French Masterpieces exhibit at the MFA, but this week we sought out some of the many art & theather events, performances, and exhibitions going on in the city. Hey, we're hip! Monday, Feb 5 MFA's Hitchock's Blondes Film Series: To Catch a Theif This film series complements the Alley Theatre´s production of Hitchcock Blonde (February 23—March 18), a cinematic mystery that combines theater and...

Space 125 Gallery, in conjunction with "Dance USA On Tour" presents "flashDance: photography of Houston choreographers & dancers", beginning November 9th and running through December 22nd. The showing is free and open to the public. The exhibit will feature the works of David A. Brown, Jim Caldwell, Louie Saletan, Amitava Sarkar and Jennifer Leigh Wood. The opening on November 9th is from 6 pm - 8 pm. Regular gallery hours are Mon-Fri from 10 am...

He-erw Bunny, Bunny. Come out, come out, where eva ewe awe. As long as you are over 18 and a student at U of H or Rice that is. Hef and his conglamorate will be in Houston next week searching for our city's hottest female students to grace the pages of Playboy. The May issue will feature the "Girls of Conference USA", a first for the young conference, which joins previously featured conferences like the...

to a late-night time slot in favor of an interview program with the perky Debra Duncan.