Although it may not seem like it in terms of temperature (100 degrees of hotness), it is officially the end of the lazy days of summer.  We're in the final weeks of preparing for Capital One Bank Theater District Open House (always the best day to purchase season tickets!) and invitations are arriving for season kick-off events and tickets are being secured for opening night performances.  Although the arts seasons really never goes dark, it's the start of the season for the resident Theater District companies...and ...

One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.  ~Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright

In less than two weeks we will all have the opportunity to devote our attention to eating while making a difference.  Houston’s annual Restaurant Week, which runs August 1-21, will allow Houstonians to combine two of the things we are known for: food and philanthropy.  The 2010 Houston Restaurant Week will feature over 100 restaurants ...

It’s here.  The heat is officially here.  And we’re ok with that because the heat means many a good thing.  Fresh sun tans, swimming in pools without having to do the baby step temperature adjustment process and for Houstonians, it means the Free Press Summer Fest happening this weekend, June 5 and 6.  Now in its second year, this fest is quickly becoming an official sign of the season for summer lovers and music lovers.  The festival is held in Eleanor Tinsley Park on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou, ...

OMG, OMG, Sex and the City 2 is a mere 2 days away!  I can barely contain my excitement!  My co-worker however, could not care less and thinks I am ridiculous.  But guess who’s celebrating this momentous occasion with me on Thursday, May 27?  She is.  Because even if you’re not a SATC fan, you can always use a little celebration with your girlfriends.  And I am going to give you my downtown guide to doing just that.

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You’ve got to look the part, and the ...