Culture

Local playwright Kevo debuted his newest play “Who Stole the Mona Lisa” for one night only at the Stafford Civic Center. Kevo described it as “an ode to art forms,” as it combined mystery and comedy. Growing up in Houston, Kevo lived on the south side of Braeswood and Alief. Kevo was a product of his...

Not able to travel far for any spring break trips? Trying to save some money? Consider staying going on short day trips. Houston is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. There is a lot to do within the city, but it can get boring at times. Here are some ideas for daily escapes from the city within...

Photos by Oscar Herrera Riley Green made his Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Debut on Wednesday, March 5 for the Armed Forces Appreciation Night. 59,703 people were in attendance.  Riley Green is one of several country artists performing this rodeo season for the first time. Four Green Berets rappelled...

Photo submitted by Angelina Contreras What a time to be a foodie—a rodeo foodie. The Houston Rodeo boasts competitions, shows, rides, other fun activities and of course, the magnificent variety of food, serving up good ol’ southern cuisines. Here’s a list of some of the reasons why the Houston Rodeo is a...

Gallery by Raphael Fernandez After the final Rodeo competitions—including cattle wrangling introduced by UH’s own Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Eddie Nuñez—the lights went out in NRG Stadium, and the AJR logo appeared on the main screen as the star stage was rolled out onto the dirt. The logo...

Photo provided by Angelina Contreras Rodeo is back! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo proposes a month of Western culture and competition. The first show was in 1932 with a total of 2,000 people. Now, it boasts over 2 million visitors. It is one of the largest events in Houston. The mission is to...

It’s rodeo season, baby! Get ready for rides, carnival snacks and the livestock show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo–all while dressed for the occasion in true rodeo fashion. One of the most important parts of this event is how you show up. Dressing up for the rodeo adds an extra dimension of fun to the...

Collage by Sammy Bates Looking for a great way to celebrate Black History Month? Look no further than these films. They chronicle Black history and culture and celebrate the brilliant artistry of Black actors, writers, directors and filmmakers.     1. Nickel Boys  Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Across the U.S., books are being challenged and banned at an all-time high. But what exactly does this mean? A “challenge” is when someone attempts to remove or restrict the book based on their objections to its content. A “book ban” is the removal of that content.  Censorship affects everyone, not just avid...

Graphic by Sammy Bates From counting down the clock to a kiss at midnight–or eating grapes, New Year’s Eve is a holiday heavily populated by tradition and superstition surrounding good luck for the coming year. What were the grapes about? This year, many participated in a trend known as “Las Doce Uvas de la...