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FREE Live Music in Houston: Party on the Plaza's Spectacular Spring Lineup
Houston Style Magazine's discerning readers, prepare to be serenaded under the stars as the Party on the Plaza makes its grand return! This May, Avenida Houston will pulsate with the rhythms of Houston's soul, FREE for all to join, thanks to the Houston First Corporation's commitment to celebrating the city's zest and diversity. Every Friday night, from May 3rd to the 24th, you can expect the plaza to come alive from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with a stellar lineup of artists and tribute bands.
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A Noise Within Announces The second production of 30th Anniversary Season: Seven Guitars By August Wilson
Directed by Gregg T. Daniel Oct. 17–Nov. 14, 2021
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, announces its second entry in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle, Seven Guitars, directed by Gregg T. Daniel (he/him/his).
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University of Texas at Austin cuts DEI staff; complies with state law
The University of Texas at Austin is eliminating an unknown number of diversity, equity and inclusion staff positions and closing its department focused on access and belonging on campus, university President Jay Hartzell said in a letter addressed to the campus community and sent to CNN on Tuesday.
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It will cost more to see Caitlin Clark game than men’s Final Four
Caitlin Clark’s popularity is jacking up ticket prices for the women’s NCAA basketball Final Four on Friday, making them even more expensive than the men’s.
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Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris apartment sells for $10.8 million
A Paris apartment owned by the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has sold for €10 million ($10.8 million).
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T-Boz On TLC's Legacy, Touring with Chilli and Beating the Odds
TLC's Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins' life is one filled with overcoming insurmountable odds and finding blessings in unexpected places. Watkins was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of seven and spend much of her childhood in and out of hospitals due to episodes with the potentially fatal condition. She was told she wouldn't make it past early adulthood.
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XSCAPE & SWV Announce The Queens Of R&B Tour With Special Guests Mýa, Total, And 702
Following a teaser on socials that ignited fervent excitement among fans, the legendary groups XSCAPE and SWV have reunited for The Queens of R&B Tour with support from MÝA, Total, and 702. The Queens Of R&B Tour is a testament to the power of what can be accomplished when women come together with respect, admiration and undeniable talent. It is a celebration of passion, power, resilience and unstoppable ability to exceed expectations.
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Women in C-suite decline for first time since 2005, study finds
For the first time in nearly two decades, the percentage of women in the C-suite at publicly traded US companies has dropped.
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On the Front Lines of Russia's 'staggering' HIV Epidemic
Anna Alimova works on the front lines of Russia's growing HIV epidemic. On a Friday night, the mother of two with a shock of bright pink hair stands outside a 24-hour pharmacy in a leafy Moscow neighborhood. She cheerfully offers plastic bags full of clean syringes to Russians dashing into and out of the store.
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Distracted Driving: Urging Companies to Crack Down
In 2004, David Teater of Spring Lake, Michigan, lost his 12-year-old son, the youngest of three boys, to a distracted driver. Afterward, he knew there were a few different ways he could get involved to raise awareness about this deadly problem.
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President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles:
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Catalan Referendum, Explained: What's Behind the Push to Break From Spain?
Catalonia's separatist government is adamant it will go ahead with a referendum on October 1 to decide if the region should split from Spain, despite the country's highest court banning the vote.
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Trump and Xi celebrate warm talks but remain far away from a final deal on trade
It was the ceasefire global policy makers and investors were hoping President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would reach in a turbulent trade war that has sparked global market turmoil.
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5 things for May 8: Eric Schneiderman, Iran nuke deal, US elections, Hawaii, Nigeria
Some people go camping. Others go glamping. But the truly hip enjoy the great outdoors in a big ol' bubble. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Trump warns stocks will 'disintegrate' if he loses. But stocks are climbing as Biden pulls ahead
President Donald Trump is warning a blue wave in November will crash into Americans' investment portfolios. Wall Street, however, is hardly cowering at the prospects of a Democratic sweep.
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COVID-19 Driving Sustainability and Innovation Across the New Sphere of the Virtual Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt had an indelible impact on the workplace, both on the environment and the routines that underpin daily lives globally. Organisations have had to adapt both rapidly and radically to survive, deploying digital technology and platforms to keep business moving, as the definition of normal continues to be redefined.
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Gordon could be hurricane when it hits Gulf Coast Tuesday night
Tropical Storm Gordon, which may ramp up to become a Category 1 hurricane before it makes landfall late Tuesday, brought tropical-storm force winds to the Alabama and western Florida Panhandle coasts.
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It’s Time to Free Small Businesses from the Ghosts of Wireless Past
For months now, I have been talking about all the good things the New T-Mobile would do for consumers and for the country – and what we will do to spark competition and innovation in the 5G economy. As I’ve shared before, the facts make it clear that keeping the status quo is not just wrong, it’s bad. Really bad. But did you know it can get worse?
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Retailers want to go cashless. But opponents say that's discriminatory
Retailers and restaurants say eliminating cash at their stores makes them more efficient. But opponents argue that cashless stores exclude millions of Americans without bank accounts.
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How to protect your nest egg from inflation
Key inflation readings soared above 5% this spring, with prices rising on everything from food to metals to transportation. No one can say with certainty whether we're in for a prolonged period of high inflation or a short one due to pandemic-induced issues like supply chain problems.
