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Houstonist Bartender: Applejack Old-Fashioned
What a beautiful week! This weather has us thinking of apple crisp, oven-warm and a la mode. Fall is time for chili, stews, and apple desserts, or simple baked apples, with a nice sprinkling of cinnamon. There may be a flurry of baking activity in our near future. This weekend in college football (our one true love), the second-ranked Longhorns take on the unranked Knights of UCF at 11:30 a.m., the Tigers take on the...
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Weekendist Nov. 6-8: Uncle Charlie, 2010 Census, Via Colori
FRIDAY 5-9 p.m. — POISSANT Gallery opening, "Filtered," featuring new work by three Houston artists, Felipe Contreras, Haden Garrett, and Carol Gerhardt, who's work with Barbies we *love*. Free, 5102 Center Street.6:30-9:30 p.m. — Via Colori sneak peak at Coffee Groundz. See prints from the VC ‘08 Photo Contest Winners and find out how to participate in the 2009 Photography Contest, learn how to promote The Center for Hearing and Speech fourth annual fall...
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Margaritas
A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.
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Missed Connections: November 2 - 5
Each week Houstonist checks out Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a few that we found interesting. Not to bad - 28 (IAH) You were at the rental counter in front of me, you were a little older but had an ass that wouldn't quit, in fact some of it was showing along with a tatoo. Thanks for making my morning a little better. This proves our theory that most people are really just "typing...
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H-Town Rock
For the weekend of November 5th - 8th, 2009
See?! We told you there would be plenty of music this weekend. Never doubt Papa Houstonist. Unfortunately we won't be in town for much of the weekend [we have, on the other hand, the good fortune of attending our sister Austinist's FunFunFun Fest], but that doesn't mean we'll pass on making a few recommendations to you, dedicated reader.
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Get sticky at Lawndale's Sugar Skull workshop
It's common knowledge that Lawndale has the best annual Dia de los Muertos art celebration in the city, but did you know you can get some hands-on experience in making a traditional symbol of the Latin American holiday? Sugar skulls are made from compressed sugar and water, and are decorated and then left as ofrendas at the graves or memorial sites of loved ones. They can also be eaten, if the decorations are consumable....
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Group hug :0)
A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.
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Daily-ist Thursday: River Oaks Theater 70th Anniversary Celebration
Unlike the West Alabama Theater, the River Oaks Theater has managed to thwart the plans of greedy developers in recent years thanks in part to your support. Tonight the Houston landmark will celebrate it's 70th Anniversary with a special showing of Frank Capra's 1939 classic film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, starring Jimmy Stewart. The opening reception begins at 6:00 with cake and drink specials in the upstairs lounge. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington...
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Tour:Smart - Martin Atkins at Avant Garden Tonight.
CALLING ALL HOUSTON BANDS! If you're interested in being a truly functional touring band then H-Town Rock advises you to stop in to Avant Garden tonight and listen to what Martin Atkins has to say. Atkins is a former member of PiL [Public Image, Ltd. aka that band Johnny Rotten had after the Sex Pistols], Killing Joke, and Ministry. His book Tour:Smart is considered a premium handbook to touring effectively. Space is limited to...
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Rock Talk, Vol. VII
The good doctor is in, so have a seat and let's chat. We know what you're thinking, "what happened this week in Houston music? What have I missed? I can't take it anymore!" The stress on your brow, the nervousness in your hands. Dr. H. Town Rock is here with some scene-specific Xanax for that concern of yours.
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Testing my new infrared camera. Color
A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.
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Get To Know A Houston Band: Airon Paul Dugas & The Religion
This week H-Town Rock sat down with Airon Paul Dugas & The Religion to chat about the band, recording, Seattle, albinos, and Jacob Calle's 'fro. Afterwards we were lucky enough to be treated to arguably one of the best plates of migas we've ever had. Airon swore us to secrecy, however, lest we unintentionally spur a douche-ification of his favorite dining spot. You can listen to the full 24 minute interview [complete with Steven's million-dollar flashbulb idea] here. There is the occasional dirty word, so get some headphones if you're at work.
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - A bee on a B
A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.
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H-Town Rock
For the week of November 2nd - 4th, 2009 Houstonist hopes you got plenty of candy this weekend - we had plenty of the liquid, booze-filled variety. It's a light week here at H-Town Rock, but it should pick up this weekend when Austin's FunFunFun Fest drags some bands through town. We'll be keeping this short and simple today, as our picks felt pretty obvious. Feel free to disagree with Papa Houstonist, but realize you...
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Four Pack
A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.
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Houstonist Bartender: Witches Brew
Happy Halloween Houston! It's the one day of the year that we can parade around in our normal frightening visage without fear! Seriously, we love Halloween here at Houstonist, costumes, candy, scaring the crap out of little kids and yelling at teenaged miscreants...while soaking up some liquor and stuff. What is not to love? We tried turning out the porch light several years ago, apparently that's no longer the universal sign for "I GOT NO...
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PSA OBO ST. ARNOLD'S
Well, the "media" has been alerted, as have loyal St. Arnold's patrons. If you were planning to be one of the first to tour the Newery or the Oldery for that matter, you will not be able to this Saturday. The equipment has been relocated from the Oldery and the Newery does not currently have a valid occupancy license at the moment, the temporary one was yanked. They are working very hard to rectify this...
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Weekend-ist: October 30 through November 1
Puppy at Dakota Rescue You know all those other blogs are going to have plenty of ideas for how to spend your Halloween weekend. But some of us here at Houstonist, we're like the Grinch, but for October. Here are the best non-Halloween events going on this weekend. Humbug! SUNDAY Noon to 10 p.m. — Celebrate Houston festival, celebrating the city's diversity with music, food and crafts. Tickets are free. At Tlaquepaque Market Plaza....
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - watching mushrooms grow on a rainy day
A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.
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Houstonist was there: We helped open the "newery"
Houstonist is just waking up from the glory of last night's Saint Arnold Brewing Co. grand opening party at their new digs at 2000 Lyons Ave., northeast of downtown. Who advised us to bring our long-discontinued half-liter St. Arnold's beer stein? To be honest, we're a little sad to see the old brewery retired. Houstonist has been to many a birthday party, wedding and wang-dang-doodle in that strip center out on Old Hempstead Highway, but...
