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Sophisticated mini golf venue rolls into week’s most popular stories

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Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. Sophisticated new spin on mini-golf rolls into downtown with cool tech and adult fun. Puttshack will offer a nightclub-style atmosphere to the miniature golf experience when it opens next year. 2\. Houston stretch of highway named most deadly in the U.S. by new report. The highway has seen 56.5 fatal accidents for every 100 miles of roadway. 3\. Decadent… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3j6dhpf from WordPress https://ift.tt/3xfpLQG

New Shakespeare movie festival takes stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre

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Sure, theater fans love The Bard onstage, but a good movie version is just plain popcorn fun. With that in mind, the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance is offering screenings of favorite Shakespeare film adaptations. Appropriately dubbed “Shakespeare Night at the Movies,” the series runs nightly from Tuesday, August 3 through Saturday, August 7 at Miller Outdoor Theatre. This summertime series is actually an offshoot of the annual Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF)…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3lcvnsv from WordPress https://ift.tt/3igpsRn

Matt Damon leads slow but strong Stillwater to great depth

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The last we heard from writer/director Tom McCarthy, he was delivering one of the best movies about newspaper journalism in movie history, Spotlight, which would go on to win Best Picture at the 2016 Academy Awards. His directorial follow-up, Stillwater, is another one that feels ripped straight from the headlines, but is actually an original story about an estranged family, clashing cultures, and the lengths people will go to prove their innocence. Matt Damon plays… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3C21QHI from WordPress https://ift.tt/3fdUuax

Post Malone brings Posty Fest back to Texas bigger than ever

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After a year off due to the 2020 pandemic, it’s time for the return of Posty Fest, the now-annual festival organized by and starring tattooed Dallas-Fort Worth hero and incredibly successful rapper Post Malone. According to a release, the event will take place at A&T Stadium in Arlington on October 30-31. Two days for the first time, instead of one. Twice as much Posty Fest as ever before. The festival will be hosted exclusively outdoors… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BYJrfe from WordPress https://ift.tt/3lfga9S

Prepare for major weekend downtown closure on I-45 near The Heights

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Drivers headed downtown or needing highway access to The Heights will face a headache this weekend. Lanes on IH-45 North, northbound from Franklin Street to Hogan/Crockett Street will be closed from 9 pm Friday, July 30 to 5 am Sunday, August 1, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced. Traffic will be forced to IH-10 eastbound or westbound. Message boards are in place to alert drivers. TxDOT will perform bridge maintenance work, including removing an… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iboMwv from WordPress https://ift.tt/37b2O6o

2 glitzy new nightclubs line up on Washington Avenue and EaDo

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A new hospitality group has plans to open two massive nightclubs this fall. Sekai Hospitality aims to bring an elevated experience with WYLD CHLD and Sekai Day & Night. WYLD CHLD will open in the former Benjy’s/The Classic space at 5922 Washington Ave. New York designer Marc Dizon will be responsible for transforming the 7,500-square-foot space, which will also include a 1,300-square-foot patio and a rooftop terrace. A press release promises “groundbreaking technology and curated… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3j2mfEc from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Wygvdz

Houston hospitals once again dominate annual national rankings

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It stands to reason that as home to the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex, Houston would be blessed with outstanding hospitals. New national rankings from U.S. News & World Report show just how true that is. The rankings put Houston Methodist Hospital at No. 16 among the best hospitals in the country, and at No. 10 for gastroenterology and GI surgery. Meanwhile, Houston’s University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center tops the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2WETtBV from WordPress https://ift.tt/37cmg2S

Wine-fueled Motnrose restaurant will close and relocate after 20 years

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Another Montrose dining staple has announced it will soon have a new home. Divino Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar will cease operations in its current location on Saturday, July 31, the restaurant announced on Facebook. Divino has occupied its space at 1830 West Alabama St. for more than 20 years. The restaurant’s property has been sold and will be put up for lease to a new tenant, according to the announcement. Still, a glimmer of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2TKGBcr from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zOSi15

4 critically endangered baby turtles hatch at Houston Zoo

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The Houston Zoo has been home to a bit of a birthing boom of late. This spring and summer, the beloved refuge welcomed a pair of precocious ocelot cubs (named Sriracha and Wasabi) and big baby elephants (the adorable Teddy and Wynnie). Now joining the fray are four painted terrapin turtles, recently hatched at the zoo. These animals are one of the 25 most endangered species of turtles in the world, and inhabit the rivers… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iamHAL from WordPress https://ift.tt/3l7gmrS

Texas’ largest crystal lagoon casts off with new sailing courses

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Few things highlight a Texas summer like a sail along the coast. Now thanks to the state’s largest Crystal Lagoon, Houston-area residents can cast off without having to trek to Galveston and beyond. Sailors of every skill level are invited to the Crystal Lagoon at Lago Mar in Texas City for a new partnership with The National Sailing Club. Memberships grants access to the sailing club and its fleet of RS Zest sailboats, a catamaran,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3xcYMF6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zSmica

Johnson and Blunt steer Disney’s Jungle Cruise through rough waters

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The last time Disney decided to make a movie out of one of its rides, it yielded the Pirates of the Caribbean series, whose five films have collectively made just over $4.5 billion worldwide. So the next time they went to plunder their theme park for movie inspiration, they passed over obvious choices like Space Mountain or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and went straight to … Jungle Cruise? Sure, the classic ride has been around… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BTYPt0 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zJBkB4

New East End bar draws big crowds with 200 spirits + late-night eats

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Anyone who follows enough Houston bartenders on Instagram already knows that Night Shift has opened. They’ve been posting pictures from the eagerly anticipated new cocktail bar that recently debuted at 3501 Harrisburg Blvd. Night Shift unites two veteran bartenders. Justin Ware brings experience from Johnny’s Gold Brick, where he worked as the general manager for five years. His business partner Patrick Abalos has both worked and consulted for a number of places around town. Together,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iZOe7s from WordPress https://ift.tt/375DZIX

Houston hip-hop icon Bun B on 25th anniversary of his legendary album

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Twenty-five years ago this Friday, July 30, the duo of Bun B and Pimp C — better known as UGK (Underground Kingz) — released their third album Ridin’ Dirty. Despite not having any singles or music videos for listeners to sample, it became their best-selling album, moving 70,000 copies in its first week and 850,000 copies sold to date. It has also become one of the most influential hip-hop albums to come out of Texas…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BMSTlA from WordPress https://ift.tt/2V5MEZz

Pit Room owners kindle new, wood-burning steakhouse in Montrose

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The owner of two of Montrose’s most carnivore-friendly restaurants is adding a steakhouse to its portfolio. Sambrooks Management Company, owners of The Pit Room, Candente, and Heights-area seafood restaurant 1751 Sea & Bar, will open a new steakhouse called Andiron in the first quarter of 2022. Andiron will blend the company’s wood-fired cooking experience from its barbecue restaurant The Pit Room and Tex-Mex concept Candente with its fine dining chops from 1751 Sea & Bar…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iVVwsK from WordPress https://ift.tt/3lbq9NA

Tiny Texas cottage hatches honor for ‘most hospitable’ Airbnb host

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A small cottage in Austin is home to the top Airbnb host in Texas. In July, Airbnb released a list of the “most hospitable” host in each state. The Austin hosting duo of Jay and Jayne C. (no last name given) grabbed the No. 1 spot in Texas. To earn this honor, Jay and Jayne had to: Achieve 100 percent five-star ratings in the categories of cleanliness, check-in, and communication. Attract at least 100 reviews…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iaBED2 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3j2xxIh

Here are the top 10 things to do in Houston this weekend

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Who feels like going back to the ’90s this weekend? If you long for the days of Zima wine coolers and appointment television like Melrose Place, you might also dig this concert featuring Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy, going down this Thursday at Minute Maid Park. (You don’t have to show up in JNCO jeans, but it wouldn’t hurt.) If you don’t feel like getting your ’90s on, you could also head over… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3f98SRb from WordPress https://ift.tt/3f9aNFH

Houston A-listers jet to Aspen for exquisite and ‘elevated’ affairs

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What: “Elevated Connections” Where: Betula Aspen and Ajax Tavern — Aspen, Colorado The scoop: As crisp and cool Colorado is all the rage for summer-vacationing Houstonians, some of Houston’s elite gathered in majestic Aspen for “Elevated Connections,” a pair of cocktail and brunch events hosted by Houston-based Memorial Hermann Foundation, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, and UTHealth. The events connected hospital donors, leaders, and friends at this mountain-dotted, favorite summertime destination. Chaired by Houston philanthropists Melissa… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BLLdQJ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Wwm4cB

Dusty Hill, bassist for iconic Houston band ZZ Top, passes away at 72

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Dusty Hill, who is best known for being ZZ Top’s bassist, died on Wednesday, July 28 at the age of 72. Hill died in his sleep at his home in Houston, according to a post published on the band’s Instagram page. A Facebook post on the band’s official page noted: > We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2WkNemv from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iVZFgd

James Beard taps Houston chefs for prestigious awards dinner

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The James Beard Foundation is coming back to Houston. As parts of its replacement for its awards programming in 2021, the organization has selected Midtown restaurant Lucille’s to host one of five dinners nationwide. The meal, which will take place September 27, will be held during the screening of James Beard Awards: Stories of Resilience and Leadership, which the foundation describes as “a salute to the independent restaurant community, showcasing some of the organizations, leaders,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Wqr7Lr from WordPress https://ift.tt/2V2xzb8

Texas-based Pizza Hut is now selling $100 track suit & pizza necklace

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Plano-based Pizza Hut is getting into the merchandising game with its first-ever streetwear collection — one that includes both apparel and accessories in the company’s trademark red-and-white color scheme. They even have a name for the line: Pizza Hut Tastewear, which is trademarked, which is definitely a good idea because who wouldn’t want to rip that off. A release says this is the first drop from the new PizzaHutShop.com — “drop” being a word you… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3f6CgYh from WordPress https://ift.tt/3i9XOFn

10 Houston companies rank among best employers for young professionals

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Ten businesses in the Greater Houston area are clocking in among the country’s best employers for millennials, according to a new report. The Best Workplaces for Millennials list is published annually by Fortune magazine and compiled by Great Place to Work, a company that focuses on improving workplace culture. Looking at the 10 Houston-area employers, mega developer David Weekley homes takes the top spot. The company appears at No. 12 on the list of large… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3l7Ve4S from WordPress https://ift.tt/3f5MIQ6

NYC ice cream shop’s new location boasts Houston star chef collab

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To celebrate the opening of their second Houston location in Uptown Park, Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has partnered with one of the city’s James Beard Award-winning chefs to create a special, limited-edition flavor. It might not go viral like the company’s Kraft Macaroni & Cheese flavor did recently (more on that below), but Houstonians should find it pretty pleasing. For those who missed Van Leeuwen’s first Houston location opening in May, the company makes… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BRc7X9 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3i9pE4P

New outdoor music series celebrates Houston stars and favorite parks

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These toasty summer days — where minutes outside can feel like an eternity — may have some locals yearning for cooler temps in the great outdoors. With that in mind, a new entertainment series marries lush outdoor green spaces and smooth tunes. Jazzy Sundays in the Parks, a new live music series celebrating jazz (natch) in Houston, is coming to some popular outdoor spots this fall. The free, family-friendly concerts run each Sunday in September… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BPPMJO from WordPress https://myhoustonsite.wordpress.com/2021/07/27/new-outdoor-music-series-celebrates-houston-stars-and-favorite-parks/

Lush, oak-lined new development brings ranch-style living to Houston

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With Houston’s scorching real estate market showing no signs of cooling off, inventory is at a premium. That means large developments, such as the previously reported Prairieland Village, are in high demand. To that end, a new project is in the works for those looking for lush, wooded sites in the suburbs. Developer Trez Capital has just announced Massey Oaks, a sprawling new development coming to Pearland. The new master-planned community spans 356 acres and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/370H4Ky from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iU06rr

Harris County announces $30 million in aid to locals hard hit by COVID

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Houstonians who have been hard-hit by the pandemic now have access to crucial aid. Locals in need of financial relief can apply for Harris County Recovery Assistance, a new $30 million COVID relief fund, starting Wednesday, July 28. The application process runs through August 11, per a press release. Through Harris County Recovery Assistance, 20,000 families will receive one- time payments of $1,500 which can cover any type of urgent expense, such as housing, groceries,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3l2CvaT from WordPress https://ift.tt/3rEu3zV

Houston ranks among the top 5 hottest metros in the nation

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A new report takes the temperature of urban heat islands across the U.S., and Houston lands in the hotter-than-you-know-what category. The report, released July 14 by the nonprofit news organization Climate Central, ranks Houston the fourth worst place among the country’s urban heat islands. Houston sits behind New Orleans, holding down the No. 1 spot, with Newark, New Jersey, at No. 2 and New York City at No. 3. “Even for a Houstonian, it’s easy… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2TBANli from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zMeDMN

Decadent Montrose dessert palace will relocate after 20 years

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Montrose’s favorite destination for all things chocolate will temporarily close this weekend. The Chocolate Bar will close its location at 1835 W Alabama St. on Sunday, August 1. Known for its chocolate creations in all shapes and sizes as well as cakes, cookies, ice cream, and more, The Chocolate Bar has occupied its current location for 20 years. Thankfully, the sweet shop isn’t abandoning the neighborhood; it will announce a new Montrose outpost — as… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3i5UoU4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3BF687Q

Chris Shepherd’s new steakhouse now serving roasted meats downtown

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The wait for the newest restaurant from Chris Shepherd’s Underbelly Hospitality has come to an end. Georgia James Tavern officially opens tonight (Tuesday, July 27) in downtown’s luxurious Market Square Tower high- rise. First announced in January, Georgia James Tavern offers a more casual, less expensive alternative to the full-scale experience at Georgia James, but it still uses the same approach to sourcing, technique, and service that earned the James Beard Award winner’s Montrose steakhouse… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BGeSuB from WordPress https://ift.tt/3BEEMyG

Houston’s Olympic icon Simone Biles withdraws from gymnastics finals

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UPDATE: The United States won a silver medal in Tuesday’s women’s gymnastics competition after Biles withdrew from the team final in Tokyo, NBC News reports. \—– The world’s most elite Olympian is out of the U.S. gymnastics team final in Tokyo. Houston’s own Simone Biles, the four-time Olympic gold medalist known as the “GOAT,” has left the contest due to an unspecified issue. “Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2WqBG1f from WordPress https://ift.tt/3l33Nh1

City of Houston boosts area with 21 sites for free COVID vaccinations

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COVID-19 cases are on the rise, variant infections are spreading, and the death count is surging — with 99 percent of those lost are reportedly unvaccinated, according to reports. To that end, the Houston Health Department has announced a schedule for free doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of July 26. Some Twenty-one health department-affiliated free vaccination sites are on the schedule for this week, according to a press release. These sites are available… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3zD8lPh from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zFEkP2

Houston Ballet announces ticket sales for holiday season’s top shows

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While current scorching temperatures may suggest otherwise, it’s never too early to start planning for the fall/winter holiday entertainment season. With that in mind, Houston Ballet has announced ticket sales for arguably its two most anticipated shows of the season. Single tickets for highly anticipated shows The Nutcracker and The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance are now on sale, the ballet announced. Things kick off on September 30 with the aforementioned Jubilee of Dance…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BTRSIG from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zv4KTw

Pride Houston parade and festival canceled due to rise in COVID cases

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After putting the party on hold as the state and nation dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Pride Houston has been forced to cancel again. Unfortunately, it’s still for COVID-related reasons. CultureMap news partner ABC13 is told that Pride Houston’s parade and festival planned for September 25 are canceled amid a spike in COVID-19 cases and the spread of the highly contagious delta variant. That doesn’t mean there won’t be a celebration at all…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3xb3mnf from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iNE21L

New bar shakes up Lindale Park with cheeky cocktails and inspired eats

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Death is coming. Eat trash. Be free. No, that’s not the message of some crackpot spreading doom on Substack. Rather, it’s an utterly Instagrammable neon sign at Trash Panda Drinking Club, a new bar in Lindale Park that began its soft opening last week and will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, July 30. Located in the former Edison & Patton space (4203 Edison St.), Trash Panda is the latest concept from Night Moves Hospitality,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BHZeyC from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iIRhRe

Ken Hoffman digs into a controversial breach of basic dining decency

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I almost started World War III last weekend. I’ll set the scene. I was invited to a barbecue, kind of a lunch thing, a little like a party, at a lake house in Montgomery. There were adults and kids. The host made burgers and hot dogs and macaroni salad — the usual. When the food was ready, we were told to “come and get it.” I did. And that’s when I caused polite society to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3l5XHMS from WordPress https://ift.tt/3eXfh23

Houston stretch of highway named most deadly in the U.S. by new report

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Fresh off landing on a prestigious list of best cities in the world (thanks, Time!), Houston now has the dubious distinction of being home to one of the most deadly stretches of highway on the globe. A new report from Budget Direct, which crunched numbers with the firm NeoMam, reveals that the most deadly road in the United States is Interstate 45, running north from Galveston to Dallas through Houston. By the numbers, the highway… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Wp1OcP from WordPress https://ift.tt/2TBwtCB

Sophisticated new spin on mini-golf rolls into downtown with cool tech

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A sophisticated spin on miniature golf will open in downtown next year. Puttshack is coming to the Shops at Houston Center. Unlike standard miniature golf courses, Puttshack adds both technology and a high energy, nightclub-style atmosphere to the experience. The venue’s “Trackball” records each person’s score, eliminating the need for pencil and paper — and making it harder to cheat. In addition to balls that keep score, Puttshack will offer four, nine-hole courses with over… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3zxc9S4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3i55Ort

Houston’s 9 best restaurants for 2021 heat up week’s top 5 stories

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Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. These are Houston’s 9 best restaurants for 2021. The Tastemaker Awards judges’ panel recognized these establishments as the best of the best. 2\. Houston drops double-digit spots in prestigious ranking of best places to live in the U.S. The Bayou City fell to a disappointing 39th in the U.S. News & World Report list but still earned praise for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3x2x8e3 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3BAZhMI

Pay homage to a Houston and Texas icon at this free museum event

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Texas history buffs who want to pay homage to Houston’s namesake can now visit a new shrine. The Sam Houston Memorial Museum is open to the public in Huntsville, after a year-long pause due to the pandemic. General Sam Houston’s Steamboat House, specifically, opens to guests in commemoration of the death of the legendary leader of the Texas revolution. “Sam Houston was a key figure in not only Texas history, but the history of the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2V5efd6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zzu5f9

Houston’s food stars, fans, and Bun B toast the 2021 Tastemaker Awards

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More than a thousand food fans, restaurant and bar professionals and insiders, and movers and shakers packed Silver Street Studios for CultureMap’s 2021 TasteMaker Awards on July 22. Houston’s hottest and biggest food event is the crowning moment of our annual, weeks-long program that highlights and celebrates the hottest, most innovative, and most visionary of the city’s culinary and bar scene. Presented by sponsor Savve, the Tastemaker Awards benefited local charity Lucille’s 1913, the nonprofit… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iKzSr8 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3kRg1Jx

Val documentary dives deep into life and career of Val Kilmer

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There are some movie stars whose time at the top is seemingly never-ending, but for the majority of actors, being an A-list celebrity lasts for a relatively short period of time. Val Kilmer was as big a star as there was in the 1980s and ’90s, headlining movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. But, even though he’s continued to work steadily, his last film of note was 2005’s Kiss Kiss Bang… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3y3rj1l from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zu4PGV

16 Houston restaurants serve up chance to support a life-saving cause

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A long-running charity dining program has announced its plans for 2021. Dining Out for Life will return July 24-31. Participating restaurants agree to either a set donation or to contribute a portion of sales from the event to the AIDS Foundation Houston. Diners show their support by patronizing the establishments at breakfast, lunch, and dinner for both dine-in and to-go. Currently, 16 restaurants have signed up to participate, but organizers anticipate adding more in the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iBs8b4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3kLG5G8

How to watch Biles, Chiles, and all Tokyo Olympic Gymnastics action

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Gymnastics fans can Yurchenko double pike for joy: The Tokyo Olympic Games finally have landed. The first Artistic Gymnastics event — Men’s Qualifying — begins mere hours after Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 23. Then the women — starring G.O.A.T. Simone Biles, her Texas training mate Jordan Chiles, and the rest of top- ranked Team USA who stole North Texas hearts at the National Championships last month — start their quest for gold. Thanks to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3BAsqHJ from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iEqlSx

Houston hip hop icon Bun B debuts new burger pop-up at Tastemakers

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One of Houston’s most prominent food fans is making the leap from advocate to creator. Hip hop legend Bun B has launched Trill Burgers, he announced on Instagram. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3y3wwWG from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iMhYEO

Innovative new program set to launch Houstonians who are read to lead

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A new nonprofit program dedicated to preparing the future leaders of the city of Houston’s is launching with the city’s burgeoning innovation ecosystem in mind. HTXelerator is a three-month program that trains its group of aspiring politicians on the nuts and bolts of city government. The program — designed to be similar to a tech accelerator — will launch out of The Cannon Downtown and The Ion in September. The idea to link the program… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kQbiYK from WordPress https://ift.tt/3eQB0bH

Houston’s best restaurant and chef unveiled at 2021 Tastemaker Awards

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Presenting the winners of the 2021 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. Presented at a lively ceremony on Thursday, July 22 by Houston hip hop legend Bun B, our judges panel of restaurant industry experts selected these establishments and individuals as the very best of Houston’s culinary scene in every category except Best New Restaurant, which was voted on by CultureMap readers. Collectively, they set high standards in all they do, from making delicious food and drinks to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iBSOZb from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ziJVKW

Mark Wahlberg’s lackluster performance undermines message of Joe Bell

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An underrated part of moviemaking is the casting process. There are certain actors who can play a wide variety of roles, and there are some actors whose range is somewhat limited. No matter how strong a script might be, if you cast the wrong actor(s), the film is going to be hampered. That’s certainly the case with Joe Bell, which has Mark Wahlberg in its title role. The based-on-real-events drama finds Joe walking across the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kGVwPU from WordPress https://ift.tt/3rumOdz

Edgy, Texas-based footwear + streetwear brand strolls into The Heights

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As any fashionista knows, more casual looks during the pandemic mixed with a growing young demographic have sparked a rise in streetwear all over. Here in Houston, locals can soon get their kicks thanks to a Dallas-based brand headed to The Heights. Nollege, which boasts a significant Texas following, will open its first Houston location in the buzzy Heights development, M-K-T ((600 N Shepherd Dr., Building One ). Shoppers can expect exclusive brand sneakers, streetwear… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/36Ttokr from WordPress https://ift.tt/36TyM79

Houston’s hottest bar + eatery hypes up happy hour and daily specials

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Hungry Houstonians are eager to (finally) get out of the house, and what better place to celebrate your return to society than happy hour at Pour Behavior? The 18,000-square-foot restaurant also sports an entire front wall that opens out onto the giant patio, and a menu that touts specials each day of the week in addition to Monday-Friday happy hour food and drink deals. Whether you’re looking for the new office happy hour spot or… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3Bq3tPr from WordPress https://ift.tt/3wXTUnn

Harris County raises COVID threat level in midst of latest spike

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially has raised the county’s COVID-19 threat level from yellow “moderate” to orange “significant” in the midst of spiking cases during a “fourth wave” of the pandemic. The county leader also pleaded with residents to wear face coverings until numbers get back under control, as well as urging those who haven’t to get vaccinated. Hidalgo made the plea in the wake of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott insisting that he would… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iFsBZF from WordPress https://ift.tt/3wSyrMA

Houston SPCA’s new vet show answers all your pet-related questions

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Have you ever wondered why your dog eats grass? Or wanted to learn more about the different types of pet allergies? You can now hop online and ask Dr. Westbrook, chief veterinarian at the Houston SPCA. Every Friday at 12:30 pm, the Houston SPCA hosts a Facebook livestream called the Pet Pawcast. It’s streamed on Fox 26’s Facebook page, and lives on in a recorded version both there and on the Houston SPCA’s Facebook page…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3x4xely from WordPress https://ift.tt/3hVBL59