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Forbes: Houston Coolest Place to Live

Jul. 27, 2012

The writers at Forbes get what makes a city cool. It's the interesting people and quirky places, innovative arts groups and multiculturalism. And, oh yes, a vibrant economy. So when the writers set out to select the coolest city to live in the U.S., it was clear Houston had this one in the bag. Forbes ranked the Bayou City No. 1 on the list out today. According to Forbes' take on Houston: "Over the past decade, the dreary corporate cityscape has been quietly transforming. Stylish housing…

Menil to Offer Neighborhood Audio Tour

Jul. 24, 2012

Houstonians know that the Menil Collection isn't a building or a set of buildings. Rather the legacy of John and Dominique de Menil and their world-renowned collection is an entire neighborhood of art, nestled in a quiet tree-lined section of the Montrose. Over several decades architects such as Howard Barnstone, Philip Johnson and Renzo Piano helped the de Menils realize their campus vision, from the museum buildings themselves to the gray bungalows to the green spaces adorned with outdoor…

Follow the Creation of Houston’s Newest Campaign

Jul. 18, 2012

What makes Houston the exciting place it is? Quite simply, it's the people. It's the people who make our world-class culinary scene, our dynamic arts culture and our cutting-edge fashion sector-to name just a few of the things Houston is known for. Starting today with a photo shoot, the Greater Houston CVB is developing a major ad campaign that will showcase Houston through the lens of some of its most dynamic faces and personalities. We invite you to follow the progress of the campaign, and…

Houston Restaurant Weeks Returns

Jul. 16, 2012

August is approaching. And Houston food lovers know that's a time for rejoicing. Houston Restaurant Weeks returns next month with more than 100 restaurants participating. The month-long event is designed to bring business to area eateries during a typically slow period and also raise money for the Houston Food Bank. If Houston Restaurant Weeks is new to you, here's how it works: lunches are typically two courses for $20 while dinners are $35 for three courses (a few restaurants do it a…

Summer at Alley Theatre and a Preview of Next Season

Jul. 11, 2012

For the 18th year, the Alley Theatre is staging its Summer Chills production, a seasonal, lighthearted whodunit that continues to entertain audiences. Returning to the works of Agatha Christie, the Alley company tackles Black Coffee in 2012, one of the more popular plays from the mistress of mystery. Set in a British manor house during the 1920s, Coffee dissects the inner workings of a well-to-do family suffering under a conniving and inventive patriarch. When Sir Claud Amory (played by Alley…

Headlines from NAACP in Houston

Jul. 09, 2012

The 2012 NAACP Convention continues at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston this week. Roughly 5,000 attendees are in town for the election year-conference of the nation's largest African American organization. Here is a running recap of headlines from the convention. July 12 Biden's rousing speech makes NAACP crowd forgive Obama no-show (Houston Chronicle) July 11 NAACP cool toward Romney's overtures (Washington Post) Romney speech to NAACP draws boos, raises questions on…

TUTS Names Artistic Director

Jul. 05, 2012

Bruce Lumpkin has joined the staff of Theatre Under the Stars as artistic director. The artistic director position at TUTS was previously held by the organization's founder Frank Young. In his new role, Lumpkin will maintain artistic oversight of the theater company's productions and provide creative direction to TUTS' Humphreys School of Musical Theatre. A Houston native, Lumpkin's experience includes working with Tommy Tune on the Broadway productions of Grand Hotel, Nine and My One and…

Valet Service Launches at IAH; Spirit to Begin New Service to DFW

Jul. 03, 2012

If you're running late for your flight or just don't want to deal with the hassle of parking at the airport, you're in luck. This week George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) launched valet parking service. Customers can now valet park in each of the airports terminals and arrange to have their car delivered to whichever terminal they fly into upon return. Valet service is $25 per day. A similar service is expected to launch at Hobby Airport later this year. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines…

Annual NAPE Conference Brings $17M to Houston

Jun. 29, 2012

One of Houston's biggest annual expos is expected to contribute $17 million to the local economy this year, according to new figures. The NAPE Expo, which happens twice a year, is likely to have a $17 million impact in 2012 based on figures of $2 million for the summer show and $15 million in the winter. The world's largest upstream energy and petroleum expo has been held in Houston for more than 20 years. "NAPE is such a strong asset to Houston's economy," says Greg Ortale, president and…

Annual NAPE Conference Brings $17M to Houston

Jun. 29, 2012

One of the biggest annual expos in Houston contributes is expected to contribute $17 million to the local economy this year, according to new projections. Now in its 20th year the twice-annual NAPE Expo is forecasted to bring $17 million in spending, with $2 million coming from the group's summer event and $15 million from the winter expo. NAPE is the world's largest upstream energy and petroleum expo. The Summer Expo is slated for August 22-24, 2012 at the George R. Brown Convention Center…

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Forbes: Houston Coolest Place to Live

Menil to Offer Neighborhood Audio Tour

Follow the Creation of Houston’s Newest Campaign

Houston Restaurant Weeks Returns

Summer at Alley Theatre and a Preview of Next Season

Headlines from NAACP in Houston

TUTS Names Artistic Director

Valet Service Launches at IAH; Spirit to Begin New Service to DFW

Annual NAPE Conference Brings $17M to Houston

Annual NAPE Conference Brings $17M to Houston

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