Start shutting down your laptop now, clown, and you may just make it to W. Alabama Ice House in time to catch the sunset with us as we sip suds (or something).
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Congratulations, team. January is in the rearview mirror, and we're one month closer to the stifling heat and humidity that comes with early Spring (and sometimes late Winter) in the 713. Houstonist is concerned for your health and well being which is why we'd like to coach you on proper hydration and relaxation techniques.
Houstonist would like to help you non-planners with devising a strategy for your weekend. Step 1: start to relax now. Step 2: come to Happyist on Friday.
Houstonist's 3rd Annual Light Rail Pub Crawl is quickly approaching, which means you need to start training. Join us at West Alabama Ice House as we kick-off the new year (we're slow starters) on Friday, February 6th.
We hate most of the townhomes gobbling up inner-Loop neighborhoods these days: Many of them are bland, poorly constructed cookie-cutter houses that destroy the character of the neighborhood they're built in. Which makes it all the better when we run across townhomes, like these on West Alabama in Montrose.
Houstonist has an active and amazing Flickr photo group. We receive many, many photos of Houston and the surrounding areas every day and unless you are an active visitor to our photo pool many of these photos go unnoticed. So in a weekly effort to bring you more amazing photos from Houstonist readers and photographers, we are going to feature a block of photos submitted to our Flickr photo group. The images will be dug up from deep within our photo pool archives and we hope to expose you to even more wonderful Houston photography.
Luau A Go-Go tomorrow! This kickass party will be brought to you by the Houston Roller Derby! You definitely should go-go - it's free, you get lei'd, you can "dunk a derby girl" (Hello? Boys? This is almost like a wet t-shirt contest) or hit a derby girl with a water balloon, unless you "throw like a girl", in which case - we are so, very sorry. There will be a beer pong tournament (hell...
"The Master of Orgasims", Jean Gerrard a crepe lover and a flaming escort joined the fray of Missed Connections as Houstonians searched for amateur philanthropists, hotties with some hotness or their roommate this week on Craigslist. Coffee shop crushes rebounded for those of you keeping score at home. Pickings were slim this week yielding only one "good" post. Enjoy? DOMINOS PIZZA - WEST ALABAMA / GREENWAY - m4m A shot in a million.... YOU:...
"Creative Crowdsourcing Through Mobile Technolgy" We couldn't have said it better ourselves, and you'll have to see this to believe the awesomeness of it. This has been on our radar for quite some time and we are so excited it's finally here. The Houston Center for Photography and Aurora Picture Show band together this summer to present the 3rd annual summer SPIN Party and Exhibition Txt Me L8r on August 24 from 8-11pm. On July...
Local tech news in a compact, digital format. City WiFi Still On Hold It's been a few months since Mayor Bill White approved a multi-million dollar deal with EarthLink to provide over 640 square miles of wireless service to Houston and we are still waiting. Earthlink should have already started installing wireless nodes on light poles around the city but has failed to do so. EarthLink is still within time constraints set by the...
Art Institute of Houston Poetry Forum Kickoff Borders Books and The Art Institute of Houston offer a monthly Poetry Reading Series at Borders River Oaks, hosted by Ken Jones, instructor at The Art Institute of Houston. The readings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Borders River Oaks at 3025 Kirby Drive at the corner of West Alabama. These monthly poetry events are free, open to the public, and part of...
The other day Houstonist popped into the Houston Center for Photography, that haven and support for all things filmic, to see a show entitled, "Japan." What especially intrigued us was the fact that the photographer, an HCP fellowship recipient, had been travelling in Japan while reading some of our favorite contemporary Japanese writers: slightly surrealist Haruki Murakami, cult-star Yukio Mishima, and the spare/smart Kenzaburo Oe. Says Amelia D'Entrone in her artist's statement, "A sense...
The year was 1992 and Morrissey was probably on tour for his album Your Arsenal when he made a stop at a little independent music store for an autograph session. The now defunct Record Rack formerly at Shepherd and West Alabama was the site for this pandemonium. Fans camped for hours in the sweltering July heat for a chance to see their idol. Some were so overcome with emotion they could barely conduct an interview,...
Fine Art of Survivors of The Houston Chronicle Join the Watercolor Art Society of Houston tonight for an artirsts' reception featuring a retrospective exhibit of paintings by artists: Sam Caldwell, Dick DePugh, Van Hetherly and Clyde Peterson (CP Houston). Wine and refreshments will be served along with music from the dynamic young duo, Mood Indigo. The exhibit will run for 3 weeks at the new Watercolor Art Society located. For more information, go to www.samcaldwell.com....
Alright folks...get your funmeter ready. You told, we compiled. Here y'are- Houstonist Top 10ist Outdoor Experiences: 1. An evening concert at Miller Outdoor Theater (and) Hermann Park and the reflecting pool 2. Drinking Lonestar at the West Alabama Ice House 3. Biking on the Memorial Park trails 4. Lounging in Menil Park 5. Open stadium games at Minute Maid Park 6. Rice University running track 7. The backyard at Hans' Bierhouse 8. The patio at...
This Saturday, from high noon until 7:00 p..m., Houston Roller Derby's Machete Betties are holding a fundraiser and mudbug bash at the West Alabama Ice House @ 1919 West Alabama. If you are a roller derby fan, or just want to see some hot chicks, while consuming even hotter crawfish and ice cold beer, then this is a great way for you to spend a Saturday afternoon! There will be some great live music for...
If you've ever wondered what you could do to really make a lasting impression on Houston, have we got a deal for you: For $1,500, your name could be inscribed on the sidewalk alongside the soon-to-be-spiffy Kirby Drive. The sale of the 18-by-18-inch pavers will help fund the Kirby Coalition and Upper Kirby District's upgrade project for the street, which is being (or is planned to be, anyway) carried out at the same time as...
We know you just had lunch not long ago, but it's time to start thinking about your dinner plans tonight. And oy, just look at you! You're all skin and bones these days—what you need is some protein and fat. Houstonist wants our readers to look strong, sanguine, and healthy, so we've drawn up a list of steaks that you might want to consider for tonight. Today's the hump day, after all, and we're...
Good morning, Houston. If you live anywhere along the proposed University light rail line, here are a couple of chances to express your opinion on the choo-choo, pro or con: Metro will hold public meetings today and tomorrow. The first, from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, will be at the Renaissance Hotel at Greenway for folks along the west end of the line (between West Alabama, Main Street/Wheeler Station, Bissonnet and the Hillcroft Transit...
Universal Happy Hour Day Houstonist loves happy hour, and we especially love it on Thursdays, when it seems that everyone in the world loves happy hour. It is our early evening celebration of the approaching weekend. In honor of what we like to call "Happy Hour Day", here is a list of Thursday Happy Hours in and around the Houston area... enjoy! Amazon Grill 5114 Kirby Drive Houston, TX 77098 4pm-7pm $1 off wine Various...
Some breaking news from KHOU: There's a lot of development going on in Montrose, and it's causing traffic problems! Well, gee — seriously? You mean that townhomes, large apartment blocks and midrise residential development aren't what the neighborhood was built to support? You learn something new every day. KHOU's report quotes City Councilwoman Sue Lovell, who worries that the flurry of development in and around Montrose could have an adverse effect: "I have never...
The Get Off Your Lazy Butt List Hey there, Houston, look outside. No, you haven't died and are now seeing heaven — it's our fair city with sunny skies, low humidity and a cool breeze. In light of that, don't do anything inside that you don't have to. As soon as you leave your office/jail, head outdoors and stay there. Houstonist would like to offer our suggestions for your afternoon activities. Because we are...
I have a huge problem. I’m a big Bears fan (and a huge White Sox fan, but I’ll let that slide for the time being as to not open old wounds), but as this weekend approaches, I realized that I have nobody to watch The Game with. For years, I would be watching The Game with a few dozen other sweatpants-wearing, brat-eating, true Chicagoans — and for the first time in my first month as...
Via Off the Kuff, it seems some residents along West Alabama are wondering when they're going to get their old street back — you know, the pre-Spur 527 reconstruction version, sans contraflow lane and with the old bike lanes back in place. Alabama between Spur 527 and Shepherd, you may remember, was reconfigured to better handle increased traffic expected while the spur and parts of the Southwest Freeway were under construction. Originally, the street had...
OK, so it wasn't just us. Apparently, all the beer related events over the past few weeks were not just a coincidence. Thanks to Houstonist contributor and scourer of all things culinary Mary Jane for bringing to our attention that indeed today is "Beer Can Appreciation Day," celebrating that great day in 1937 when beer was first sold in cans. Who knew? (apparently, Mary Jane. Duh.) We are ecstatic to notify you with at least...
Sound the horns ... tea is making a comeback! Just as brown is the new black and 40 is the new 30, it seems as if tea is finally becoming the hip hot beverage of choice in America. Two new tea houses have popped up in Houston this past year: The Path of Tea (2340 West Alabama) and Te House of Tea (1927 Fairview Street). Though both tea houses are distinctly different, they clearly pay...
Tonight, the Houston Center for Photography's Anniversary Auction Exhibition opens with a Reception from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the exhibit runs through February 7th. Featured in the exhibit are Ruth Bernhard (we are showing her Classic Torso, from 1955), Peter Brown, Robert Doisneau, Walker Evans, Michael Kenna, Edgar Martins, and Robert Langham. The event is free to attend - we love free (keep those "cheap" comments to yourself!) The HCP print auction raised...
Houstonist has gotten to where we avoid Kirby Drive whenever we can — not only because of the constant traffic, but also because the torn-up pavement makes us feel like we're sitting in the rear car of the Texas Cyclone. So we were excited to hear about changes coming for Kirby, including new pavement, new storm sewers and fancy decorative intersections. The practical parts of the project — reconstructed storm sewers and fresh pavement —...
Yeah, yeah, we know it's not Saturday, but this is worth a special Shelterporn mention: This weekend, you can indulge your list for architect-designed homes (admit it, you have one) at the AIA Houston's 2006 Home Tour. The tour will include 10 architect-designed houses, including a recent Texas Society of Architects award-winning design: 505 West Alabama, a four-unit townhome project by Collaborative Designworks 4029 Chatham, a contemporary home on a Highland Village-area lot by Val...
Houstonist has never been much of one to mess with petitions, but we figured the possible demolition of the River Oaks Shopping Center (and the Alabama Theater) was as good a reason as any — better than most, in our book — to get started. So we're sponsoring a petition opposing Weingarten Realty Investors' plans to tear down the River Oaks center. If you missed the news this weekend, check out the Chronicle article. Here's...