Photos provided by Larsha Flowers From park picnics to coastal picnics—and even rooftop parking lot picnics—picnic culture in Houston is unmatched. As the days get hotter and longer, afternoon drives along Allen Parkway, between Taft and Sabine streets, reveal tipi tents, marquee letters and picnic blankets....
Have you ever considered creating a UH bucket list—a list of things to do on or around campus before you graduate? Currently, hums of lunch, summer and final project plans all fill the Student Centers. In the library, the scent of coffee and the clack of keyboards have taken over. In the Fertitta Center, crowds...
Tulips are in full bloom. As spring blossoms over Texas, the last of the winter blues fade away. It’s a little too late to go ice skating. It’s a little too early to go to the beach for warm waters. But, it’s the perfect time to experience the small pocket of spring with tulips! March and April are perfect for...
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...
Gallery by Raphael Fernandez Brad Paisley put on a country show with excellent stage presence and surprising audience interaction Monday night. The show started with a recognition of first responders. After, the gates opened for the animal athletes, mainly bucking horses, to roam as they spoke on the legacy...
Photos by Raphael Fernandez The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo made waves for Bun B’s Birthday Bonanza on Friday, March 7. Bun B celebrated with a star-studded cast of R&B and Hip-hop legends including Keith Sweat, Yolanda Adams, Coco Jones, Jagged Edge and Ludacris along with a few other surprise...
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...
Cover: Company – HAMILTON National Tour – (c) Joan Marcus 2024 The revolution returns to Houston with “Hamilton” at the Hobby Center, now through March 23. The Pulitzer Prize-winning, Broadway musical chronicles the rise and fall of the founding father, Alexander Hamilton. With original music and lyrics by...
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...
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