Results tagged “youcan”

::Touring Taste of Dance Salad Film at MFA:: Ok, so you're perplexed on what to watch now that Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance have both finished their seasons. We feel your pain. I mean, how else are you supposed to practice your movers for the company holiday party? Well, dance friends, you are in luck. If you missed the 2007 Dance Salad Festival, catch a special (read: free) screening... more ›

This week saw the usual ho-hum type of Missed Connections with a few Halloween misses thrown in for good measure. Unfortunately, some posts were more depressing than others. Hopefully the following MCs will make you smile. I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW YOU SAY YOU LOVE ME! - w4m - 42 YOU DONT CALL U DONT EMAIL N THEN WHEN YOU DO YOU HAVE NOTHING OF WHT I ASK FOR - ALL I WANT IS THE... more ›

Falling Apart to Half Time Dance has seen a vast resurgance in the country this year, whether blame lies with Fall Out Boy, or So You Think You Can Dance, we're not sure. But we are sure we are loving all the great talent that exists right here in dancetown Houston, TX. Swayze was so ahead of his time. Companies like the Dominic Walsh Dance Theater has helped to encourage these recent trends, and also... more ›

Did you notice our lazy capitalization in the title? Well, that's exaclty how we're feeling today. A lazy weekend in the blazing sun out by the pool is just what we've been waiting for all summer. So here it is, make the most of it! For the record, FOX, yes we do think we can dance. And very well, might we add. With the recent success of the reality contest show, So You Think... more ›

So the show's not even over and the tour's already planned. Don't cha love FOX? Their hit reality dance contest has had Billy Elliots poppin' up all over the US, er, wasn't Billy Elliot British? Whateva. If you haven't experienced the phenomena that IS "So You Think You Can Dance" then you're missing out on lots of adagios, ciseauxs, and some good old southern Crumping. The show is down to the top 6, with... more ›

When Houstonist was growing up, You Can’t Do That On Television was sadly the edgiest kids/pre-teen show around. While we got a kick out of seeing a young Alanis Morissette watch as a cast member gets covered with green slime (which happened everytime a cast member said “I don’t know), looking back, it was a pretty stupid show. Nowadays, the kids have it better. Sure, the stupid shows aimed towards kids far outnumber the smart,... more ›

If you like country music, or sparkly cowboy hats, or large, snorting animals, you're probably like us and can't wait for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This year, which marks the 75th anniversary of the Rodeo, a total purse of 1.275 million dollars will end up in competitors pockets, making this the biggest-paying event of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's regular season. Rodeo officials have also announced four of the performers for this year's... more ›

For those making the trek up to Austin this week for the annual ACL festival, be sure to get there early so you can join our friends at Austinist for a free concert. Here are the details, from Austinist contributor Allen Chen: On the eve of Austin's gargantuan music festival in Zilker Park, Austinist is hosting our second annual fall soiree, replete with bands, DJs, video projections, fire dancers, and more! For Local Music is... more ›

Tuesday San Francisco’s Birdmonster has a good fan base on the west coast, and as their travels take them east, that base is growing. The alternative band influences include punk, country, and hip-hop, givng them their own original sound. Free show! Music: “Cause You Can” 9 p.m. at The Proletariat | info Wednesday Groups like the John Evans Band make you proud to be a Texan. Some call them rockabilly, but we think its... more ›