Totally lit new installation dazzles downtown with interactive 'reeds'

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/30 11:43A Steven Devadanam

A bright new summer installation is sprouting up downtown just in time for Fourth of July weekend. "Roseaux" an immersive and interactive art experience, opens at downtown Avenida Houston on Friday,...

H-E-B Has Donated $10 Million to Build a New Elementary School in Uvalde, TX

Texas Is Life 6/30 7:29A Joe Youngblood

The old school is being demolished H-E-B is leading Texas businesses in an effort to donate money and services to build a new elementary school in Uvalde, TX to replace Robb Elementary. The school district voted to demolish the old building...

#TXAway: Game On! A Grand Way to Enjoy San Antonio

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 6/30 6:12A Emily Hord

Looking for the perfect way to up your vacation game with a San Antonio getaway? Add some real games to your stay at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk to score an absolute vacation victory....

Here are the top 15 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/30 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

This long weekend, we celebrate the birth of our nation with Fourth of July celebrations all over the city (see them here). Meanwhile, several movie nights await, including fun on the rooftop and a...

Minions: The Rise of Gru finds the fun by going back in time

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/29 3:50P Alex Bentley

The goals of animated properties can be very different. For instance, anything coming from Disney and/or Pixar tends to have relatable emotional stakes, even if the stories are fantastical. But from...

Holocaust survivor's art paints familiar themes in new Houston exhibit

Culturemap Houston Arts 6/29 8:37A Holly Beretto

On September 1, 1939 Adolph Hitler's forces swept into Poland, plunging Europe into war and establishing a reign of terror for Jews throughout the continent. Two years later, the Nazis established the...

Alley Theatre's home to change name following $25M anonymous gift

Culturemap Houston Arts 6/28 12:11P Eric Sandler

The building that houses one of Houston's premier arts institutions has a new name thanks to a generous benefactor. The Alley Theatre announced that its home on Texas Avenue will now be known as the...

Houston's best 4th of July celebrations, from carnivals to concerts

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/28 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

Fourth of July in Houston this year sees classics such as the Shell Freedom Over Texas six-hour bash return, while Galveston launches new tech-centered celebrations with drones. Patriotic fans can...

Cynical filmmaking brings down Hart & Harrelson in Man from Toronto

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/27 12:01P Alex Bentley

The success of a particular movie can oftentimes come down to something indescribable. There are so many disparate parts, including the acting, writing, directing, editing, and many other elements,...

MFAH showcases never-before-seen images in rare Gordon Parks exhibit

Culturemap Houston Arts 6/27 10:40A Holly Beretto

When Stokely Carmichael, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, issued a call for Black power during a speech in Mississippi in 1966, it made national headlines, thanks in part to...

Your Guide to July

Visit Houston TX 6/25 2:00A

July is the pinnacle of summer! The weather is hot, kids are already complaining that they re bored, and vacation travel is at its peak. If anyone is looking for a getaway or staycation, Houston has...

Fun Houston band headlines 'Sad' national summer music festival

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/24 2:17P Steven Devadanam

A popular, national summer music festival is headed to Houston with some home- grown talent leading the way. Sad Summer Fest, now in its third year, heads to the Lawn at White Oak Music Hall on...

New star-studded, Houston-backed movie sends viewers to the Wild West

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/24 11:25A Craig D. Lindsey

Movie producer Kelly Frazier is a Western kind of gal. Born and raised in Houston, the former music-video producer (she's worked with such country artists as Shania Twain, George Jones, and Billy Ray...

Small Business Spotlight: Midtown

Visit Houston TX 6/24 11:00A

If you were to poll Houstonians on the city s best area to eat and party, they will likely point you to Midtown. This area has a reputation for bars and restaurants catering to 20-somethings, but...

Texas-Style Fourth of July Recipes

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 6/24 8:26A Hannah Glasgow

With Fourth of July right around the corner, it’s time to start making your menu for your fun-filled day. Whether you’re looking for a festive patriotic parfait or a delicious new barbeque recipe,...