Music Matters

Lady Gaga & icon 60 years senior to get cozy in Woodlands

Talk Opera To Me

Scariest Christmas Carol of all? Scrooge is an opera star

Doing Good

Duane Brown's greatest day ever: Tackle gets city hall love

Rich Husband Hunting

Houston bar named one of best places in America to meet rich husband: Sugar daddies!

By Shelby Hodge / Dec 4, 2014
New Restaurant Intrigue Packed

Randy Rucker's last shot? New "true luxury" restaurant brings lots of chef intrigue

By Eric Sandler / Dec 4, 2014
Clowney Still Right No. 1 Pick

JD Clowney needs more surgery, but he's no Derrick Rose: Still right No. 1 call

By Chris Baldwin / Dec 4, 2014
A Billionaire's Casino

Houston billionaire aims to make his new $700 million casino a Bayou City playground

By Clifford Pugh / Dec 4, 2014

News, Shelby, Kappa Holiday Home Tour, December 2014

Holiday glamour

Holiday home tour of lavish River Oaks and Memorial manses will be a showstopper: Talk about decked halls

By Shelby Hodge

December 5, 2014 at 05:56 AM

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Dazzling jewels: Party takes holiday bling to another level		95th Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting Hermann Square Park - City Hall
By Shelby Hodge / Dec 4 02:35 PM

Food Network's new Top 10 Houston restaurants defies the bad list trend

Joseph Campana: The scariest <i>Christmas Carol</i> of all? Scrooge becomes an opera star (no really)

Shelby Hodge: AIDS Warrior honored in Houston: Will you be part of the generation that eradicates the disease?

Tarra Gaines: A Christmas curmudgeon's guide to holiday theater: The only shows truly worth your time

MoiseKapenda Bower: Jeremy Lin & Chandler Parsons departures still hound the Rockets despite gaudy record: A McHale lament?

Chris Baldwin: Overblown Johnny Manziel mirage overshadows NFL's real breakout star: DeAndre Hopkins goes Dez Bryant

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City Life

A Christian terrorist: Gunman who shot up Austin tied to hate

By Katie Friel

Fashion

Buzzed over Holiday Pop Up Shop lets men in on action in big way

By Heather Staible

Restaurants + Bars

The top 5 new restaurants in The Woodlands: Suburb takes a leap

By Eric Sandler

Real Estate

New Galleria apartment complex goes bridge crazy

By Barbara Kuntz

Sports

Lin & Parsons departures still hound Rockets despite record

By MoiseKapenda Bower

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Restaurants + Bars

Eric Sander and Christopher Andres chef Lancaster Hotel

CultureMap Video

The Singing Chef makes his mark at a Houston hotel: Food Network show winner brings a theatrical flair

By Eric Sandler

12.05.14 | 04:58 pm

12.05.14

01:06 pm

Rapidly expanding restaurant group takes over Boom Boom Room to give Heights a true neighborhood bar

By Eric Sandler

12.05.14

09:03 am

New foodie TV star? Top Houston chef competes on intense Food Network show, beats a celebrity chef

By Eric Sandler

12.03.14

02:46 pm

Food Network's new Top 10 Houston restaurants defies the bad list trend: More hits than misses

By Eric Sandler

Entertainment

Kenny Chesney, Rodeo Houston, March 2013

Concert Fever

Legendary promoter brings country superstar to new Houston venue, but what about Taylor Swift?

By Clifford Pugh

12.03.14 | 02:00 pm

12.01.14

02:20 pm

Girls on stage: Lana Del Rey and Courtney Love kick off tour together in Houston

By Alex Bentley

11.30.14

12:00 pm

Funny man's Oscar-caliber acting and Olympic intrigue can't redeem sullen Foxcatcher

By Alex Bentley

11.29.14

03:12 pm

Love triumphs over science in Oscar-bound movie about Stephen Hawking's amazing life

By Alex Bentley

Arts

Calendar Closeup

Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — the Secret Sandwich included

By Joel Luks

12.05.14 | 01:48 pm

11.30.14

04:30 pm

What to read right now: 5 fave books to escape the holiday madness into a fantasy world

By Sofia Sokolove

11.29.14

05:39 pm

Texas writer's controversial book on Scientology gets the documentary star treatment

By Katie Friel

11.26.14

05:12 pm

Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — Houston's best Holiday Lighting included

By Joel Luks

Society

Frank Robinson, from left, with Stacey and Bo Porter at the Legacy Gala December 2014

Party Watch

Former Astros manager Bo Porter lures a baseball legend to Houston, showing his undying love for the city

By Shelby Hodge

12.03.14 | 04:28 pm

12.01.14

10:15 am

Designer showcases California cool collection on snowy catwalk at benefit luncheon

By Shelby Hodge

11.30.14

03:22 pm

Instant paintings plus fab art auction raise a bundle for popular charity

By Shelby Hodge

11.30.14

10:03 am

Mayor's political consultant takes on new role as Theatre District head honcho

By Clifford Pugh

Manhattan on the Bayou: Bourbon lovers stir it up with master Houston mixologist at Woodford Reserve party

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By Promoted Series Correspondent

12.05.14 | 05:30 pm

Sports

A Rebron QB?

Disrespected Ryan Fitzpatrick fights off the legion of doubt: You can't bury this unwanted QB — or Texans

By MoiseKapenda Bower

12.01.14 | 04:53 am

11.30.14

02:56 pm

Oops! Baylor star mocks J.J. Watt — and Watt promptly knocks out his QB, catches TD, draws MVP chant

By Chris Baldwin

11.30.14

01:52 pm

The NFL's best back: Arian Foster states his case with monster return, threatens to make Andrew Luck sweat

By Chris Baldwin

11.24.14

05:58 am

Free Tom Savage: With Mallett hurt & Johnny Manziel shunned, he's only QB choice who makes winning sense

By Chris Baldwin

City Life

Gunman In Downtown Austin

Gunman rampaging through downtown Austin killed in hero horse cop confrontation after more than 100 shots

By Katie Friel

11.29.14 | 05:58 am

11.28.14

03:04 pm

Beloved city-changing, cowboy-boot-loving priest dies at age 44, sending Houston into mourning

By Shelby Hodge

11.28.14

08:58 am

Houston Holiday Guide: The best happenings and don't-miss events from downtown to Galveston

By Marcy de Luna

11.26.14

04:22 pm

The most dramatic images of the Ferguson protests: As arrests pile up around U.S., Houston's march peaceful

By Barbara Kuntz

Fashion

Worst Holiday Gifts Ever

The 10 Worst Holiday Gifts Ever: Presents you most avoid giving at all costs

By Elizabeth Rhodes

12.05.14 | 04:20 pm

12.05.14

10:22 am

A sneak peek of the shopping event of the season: This Holiday Pop Up is full of unique gifts

By Heather Staible

12.01.14

03:27 pm

How to dress Downton Abbey style: Cloche hats, flapper dresses, pearls — but no stilettos or push-up bras!

By Clifford Pugh

11.30.14

01:30 pm

Houston jewelry designer wows fashion crowd with unique collection featuring spiritual symbols

By Clifford Pugh

Real Estate

On The Market

EaDo's sleek living? A striking $550,000 minimalist home offers a blueprint for modern urban living

By Barbara Kuntz

12.05.14 | 03:17 pm

12.05.14

11:44 am

Luxury fitness center with those cheeky ads is headed to new River Oaks complex

By Clifford Pugh

12.02.14

01:14 pm

Park place is getting even bigger: Luxury condo tower over Buffalo Bayou Park adds three stories to its plans

By Barbara Kuntz

12.02.14

10:49 am

NBA star's magnificent Woodlands mansion is sold for much less than asking price

By Barbara Kuntz

Home + Design

On The Market

The ultimate bungalow? Lovingly restored Heights house turns heads — an $825,000 time machine

By Barbara Kuntz

11.11.14 | 01:54 pm

11.11.14

10:34 am

Building right: Eye catching Houston projects up for major design awards

By Barbara Kuntz

11.02.14

10:01 am

The ultimate Southern home: Brother-sister builders make a dream almost reality in West U

By Joel Luks

10.27.14

10:29 am

How to achieve luxurious Simplicity: Interior designer offers five great decorating tips

By Barbara Kuntz

Pulling off the perfect holiday party: Tips and tricks to make your home shindig an unforgettable success

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By Promoted Series Correspondent

12.02.14 | 04:08 pm

Innovation

Malformed: Forgotten Brains of the Texas State Mental Hospital - Photo by Adam Voorhes

Inside Their Heads

Missing brains mystery takes a destructive turn at UT: Will anyone be held responsible?

By Nicole Raney

12.04.14 | 10:25 am

12.03.14

01:46 pm

New Big Adventure Park builds buzz in the Houston area: And it's all about the trees

By Barbara Kuntz

12.01.14

12:23 pm

New app takes the stress out of travel with all details in one easy-to-find place

By Rachael Abrams

11.27.14

01:27 pm

The very best Black Friday deals and the fake sale traps to avoid: Your Ultimate Shopping Cheat Sheet

By Jonathan Rienstra

Sophisticated new shopping site Copious Row caters to the discerning man with refined, stylish products

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By Promoted Series Correspondent

11.18.14 | 09:53 am

lightening in dark sky over rooftops of houses

Take action: How prepared are you for no power?

- Promoted Article -

By Elizabeth Killinger

11.06.14 | 07:17 am

Travel

Emirates A380 in Houston December 2014 First Class Suite 1 leather pants

Mile High Club Plane

A Mile High Club dream? New $400 million Emirates plane includes showers, private suites — for a price

By Marcy de Luna

12.05.14 | 11:24 am

12.02.14

12:31 pm

United gets a nice surprise as it expands international service from Houston

By Elizabeth Rhodes

11.27.14

09:02 am

The amazing city you never knew you wanted to visit: Stumbling upon a South Pacific Island secret

By Stephan Lorenz

11.25.14

01:20 pm

Important hotel restaurant gets a new chef who shakes things up with new menus — and enhanced tea

By Eric Sandler

12.5

The 10 Worst Holiday Gifts Ever: Presents you most avoid giving at all costs

12.5

Holiday home tour of lavish River Oaks and Memorial manses will be a showstopper: Talk about decked halls

12.4

Dazzling jewels floor would-be Santas: This party takes holiday bling to another level

12.3

The top 5 new restaurants in The Woodlands: Suburban dining takes another leap forward

12.2

Where To Eat Right Now: 10 hot, must-try restaurants for December

12.1

Where To Eat: Houston's best and most interesting new restaurants (and most overrated, too)

12.5

A sneak peek of the shopping event of the season: This Holiday Pop Up is full of unique gifts

12.3

Buzzed over Holiday Pop Up Shop lets men in on the action in a serious way: Ditch the khakis!

11.28

Fashion helpers: Holiday Pop Up Shop style stars break down the best sexy, festive looks

12.1

Overblown Johnny Manziel mirage overshadows NFL's real breakout star: DeAndre Hopkins goes Dez Bryant

12.1

Disrespected Ryan Fitzpatrick fights off the legion of doubt: You can't bury this unwanted QB — or Texans

11.30

Oops! Baylor star mocks J.J. Watt — and Watt promptly knocks out his QB, catches TD, draws MVP chant

11.27

One hot party: Young professionals get down with feathers, fangs and fins in a private evening

11.25

Hot young professionals stand up for Houston's historic buildings: Partying to fight the teardown craze

11.25

Beethoven's Fifth sets the stage for young professionals late-night bash with a skyline view

11.22

Houston's baking queen shows off her gluten-free dessert secrets: Let them eat (good) cake!

11.19

Inside Fashion Houston: Exclusive video of backstage antics and runway dreams come true

11.10

Professional dancers with crazy high leg kicks inspire young girls: Don't forget to smile!

6 \| dec at 8:00 am	41st Annual Dickens on the Strand: Breakfast With Dickens
1859 Ashton Villa
6 \| dec at 8:00 am	Trafigura Run for the House benefiting Ronald McDonald House Houston
Sam Houston Park
6 \| dec at 9:00 am	Houston Arboretum Winter Native Plant Sale
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
6 \| dec at 10:00 am	Houston Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation's "Holiday Pilgrimage Home Tour"
Various Locations

Cool hotel pools for chilling	Happy Hour treats

Hotel Granduca Four Seasons Hotel Hotel ZaZa The St. Regis Hotel Hotel Sorella, CityCentre Westin Houston Memorial City	Uchi Benjy's-Washington Alto Pizzeria (Closed) Bistro Bar Brennan's of Houston Fleming's-River Oaks Down House
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Frosty Sno Cone Stands	Free Museum Days

MAM's House of Ice Tampico Tropical Chill Sno Beach	The Menil Collection Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Houston Museum of Natural Science Children's Museum of Houston Holocaust Museum Houston Blaffer Art Museum
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Quirky Houston attractions	Late Night Bites

Beer Can House National Museum of Funeral History Orange Show Center for Visionary Art Anderson Fair Glenwood Cemetery	Spanish Flowers BB's Cajun Café Frank's Pizza House of Pies Theo's Smith & Wollensky La Tapatia Taqueria
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Indie Coffee Joints	Downtown Watering Holes

Tuscany Premium Coffee Brasil Agora Black Hole Café Catalina Coffee Down House The Coffee Groundz	CharBar The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Hearsay La Carafe McElroy's and Molly's State Bar notsuoH
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Where the NFL/NBA Players Play	A-List Art Deco

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse Vic & Anthony’s Hotel Icon Sushi Raku Yao's Restaurant and Bar at Houston Pavillions (closed)	Lawndale Art Center Houston City Hall JPMorgan Chase Building University of Houston — Downtown Macy's Downtown [Closed]
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Imperiled Architecture	Swell Party Venues

River Oaks Theatre Alabama Theater Astrodome Rice Museum building Sears	The Corinthian Goode's Armadillo Palace Hotel ZaZa Houston House of Blues Houston Hudson Lounge La Colombe d'Or Lucky Strike Lanes
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Gallery Hopping in The Heights	Cupcake Heaven

Gallery M Squared Hiram Butler Gallery 18 Hands Gallery G Gallery Redbud Gallery	Sprinkles Cupcakes Crave Cupcakes Sugarbaby's Cupcake Boutique Ooh La La Dessert Boutique Dessert Gallery-Kirby Celebrity Cupcakes Jodycakes
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Shops for the Hip H-Town Man	Places to see an art house movie

Mortar Reserve Supply Company Kuhl-Linscomb Billy Reid Hamilton Shirts	Sundance Cinemas River Oaks Theatre Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Auditorium 14 Pews Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park Rice Media Center AMC Studio 30
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Not-To-Be-Missed Ceviche	The Bow Wows of Dog Parks

Hugo's Escalante's-Highland Village Cyclone Anaya's Ninfa's on Navigation Pico's Mex-Mex	Market Square Park Danny Jackson Family Dog Park Congressman Bill Archer Dog Park Millie Bush Dog Park Discovery Green Ervan Chew Dog Park
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Hotel Bar Great Escapes	Test Drives: Today's hottest cars

The Bar at La Colombe d’Or Hotel Bar Malatesta Monarch Lounge Monnalisa Vinoteca Line and Lariat	Formula One technology hits the streets: A sneak peek at McLaren's new supercar Revving up summer in the 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible: Does the top down love stack up? A sporty new Range Rover that's big on style: CultureMap previews the new Evoque The Ford Mustang GT convertible is the original pony car, but is it the best? An exotic tour of the town with Houston Motor Club: Inside the culture of hot car swapping Volvo S60 T5 strives to be a little naughty, but with nifty features it sure is nice The comeback kid: Chrysler experiences a renaissance with the 200 and 300
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