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Restaurant Review: Enjoy Spicy Beef Rib Noodles and Bold Sichuan Flavors at Mian!
MIAN, which means noodles in Chinese, serves bold, mouth-tingling flavors and authentic Sichuan noodles in the heart of Houston's Chinatown. James Beard nominated Chef Tony Xu, who created this casual dining concept, as the sister to his first concept Chengdu Taste. Both restaurants originated in California and are both in Houston!
RIP Frank Watkins
When we think about movements that change the course of history, we naturally think of their leaders. Yet every movement is dependent on unsung heroes - creative, dedicated and passionate people who devote their energy to the cause, beneath the glare of the camera. With the passing of Frank Watkins this week, RainbowPush lost one of the greatest of its heroes - and I lost a piece of my soul. Frank was more than a friend; he was my brother for 52 years in the struggle.
Houston Recognized as One of America’s Best Cities in 2022
The city climbs up six spots from 2021 ranking, achieving high marks for diversity, culture, education and its expansive culinary scene
Houston has once again garnered global attention as one of the best places to live, work, invest, and visit, according to the 2022 list of America’s Best Cities. Earning the No. 11 spot among 100 cities named, the country’s fourth largest city made notable gains from its previous ranking, in addition to receiving a new moniker as “America’s stealthy powerhouse on the rise.”
Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Edward Albee’s Seascape
Alley favorite Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play centers on mature, loving relationships
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play – Seascape, written by Tony Award Winner Edward Albee. This provocative and fantastical story featuring an encounter between two couples, one human and one sea creature, runs October 14 – November 13, 2022, in the Neuhaus Theatre and is directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
California woman who faked her own kidnapping sentenced to 18 months in prison
Sherri Papini, the California mother who faked her own kidnapping in 2016 in a hoax that was exposed with the help of advances in DNA technology, was sentenced to a year and a half in prison on Monday, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
Solving Puzzles for Peace of Mind - The Covid Years
Panel discussion of impacts of mental health on art practice
Join Visual Arts Alliance Saturday, October 1, at 11:00 a.m. for an in-person event, “Solving Puzzles for Peace of Mind – the Covid Years” at Poissant Gallery, 5102 Center St, Houston. Four artists, Eren Eiswirth, Brittani Kelley, Ryan Baptiste, and Chloë Helen Calthorpe Dillion Stewart, will discuss their art practice and how it has been influenced by and speaks to mental health and addiction, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, moderated by Frank Larkey, PhD.
Houston Ballet Presents Good Vibrations Starting Sept. 22
Tickets are on sale now for Houston Ballet’s Good Vibrations. The stage is set with a triple bill full of energy, elation and a long-awaited world premiere. In The Letter V, created by famously musical choreographer Mark Morris on Houston Ballet in 2015, dancers move to the music of Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 88 in G Major.
As book bans mount, literary stars are championing libraries and literacy
Readers and educators across America are observing Banned Books Week by exploring restricted books and supporting their authors -- whether they are newly added to the ever-growing list of challenged works, or classics that have drawn controversy for decades.
NASA's Artemis I mega moon rocket prepares for prelaunch test
The Artemis I mega moon rocket is gearing up for another test Wednesday before its next launch attempt to journey around the moon and backThe Artemis I mega moon rocket is gearing up for another test Wednesday before its next launch attempt to journey around the moon and back.
New Alzheimer's diagnoses more common among seniors who have had Covid-19, study finds
A recent study of more than 6 million people 65 and older found that seniors who had Covid-19 had a substantially higher risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease within a year.
Rockets to Host Voter Registration Drive at Toyota Center
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Houston Rockets will host a voter registration drive at Toyota Center from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in honor of National Voter Registration Day. In addition, the Harris County Clerk office announced that Toyota Center will serve as a vote center for the midterm elections, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Downtown Houston 3rd in the Country for Residential Revival
A brief overview: In the past decade, there has been an increasing desire of young people to live near city centers, a trend that is poised to continue coming out of the pandemic. But even with the rapid development of life in the suburbs, downtown living never lost its shine. In fact, according to our latest study, the country’s major cities experienced a resurgence of apartment construction in their downtown areas over the last decade.
Mayor Turner Honors Literacy Advocates at Breakfast, Announces Astros Manager Dusty Baker as New Literacy Ambassador
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy (MOAL), along with the Houston Public Library (HPL), hosted the return of a signature charity event, the 2022 Mayor's Literacy Breakfast: A Salute to Adult Literacy. Erica Simon, ABC13 Houston Anchor/Reporter served as the event’s Mistress of Ceremonies.
The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.
The Astros Deserve More National Attention. Why Hasn't It Happened?
Suppose pitching and Player of the Month honors don’t warrant the Astros being seen by their fans outside of Texas. Does winning games move the needle?
Hyundai Motor and UNDP to Present 'for Tomorrow' Documentary in close proximity to the United Nations General Assembly in New York
*The feature-length film shines a light on the challenging journeys of five grassroots innovators around the world who embody the belief that ‘anyone can be an innovator and build a more sustainable future’ *It premiered at the Lincoln Center in New York City in close proximity to the United Nations General Assembly *It is narrated by Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley, directed by An Tran, and executive-produced by Elliot V. Kotek *It will be released on YouTube and available to view on Amazon Prime Video in select countries
Railroad strike averted after marathon talks reach tentative deal
Unions and management reached a tentative deal early Thursday, averting a freight railroad strike that had threatened to cripple US supply chains and push prices higher for many goods.
Houston First Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The public is invited to join Houston First Corp. (HFC) as it presents Party on the Plaza in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Evolve Houston Launches The EMobility Microgrant Initiative
Evolve Houston announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp. This initiative will facilitate a peer-review process to award microgrants to local electromobility “eMobility” projects that address community mobility needs in the Greater Houston area. The deadline to submit grant applications has been extended until September 30th, 2022. Applications may be submitted online at apply.evolvehouston.org.
Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy Through the Lens of Colonialism and Black Lives
Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy isn’t necessarily complicated, but filled with enough ambiguity and action and inaction, that it might be easy to understand why people of color might view her different that the adoring throng mourning outside of Buckingham Palace. The longest-reigning British monarch’s history on race will forever exist as part of her legacy.
