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Houstonians toast joie de vivre at chic French-themed garden party

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What: The Meet Us In The Gardens Party Where: Hermann Park’s McGovern Centennial Gardens The scoop: Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is clearly performing miracles on a daily basis. But could the game-changing institution take credit for clearing the Houston stormy skies — just in time for a chic garden party? Such was the burning question as some of Houston’s brightest medical minds gathered on a scenic, glorious (and suddenly dry) evening for the Meet Us… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2HOckAr from WordPress http://bit.ly/2JMXa0R

Godzilla: King of the Monsters self-destructs with incoherence

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Godzilla is one of those movie creatures who will never truly die. First dreamed up in Japan in 1954 at the height of the Atomic Age, the nuclear- powered monster has unleashed destruction in more than 30 Japanese productions and three American productions, including the new Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Taking place five years after the events in 2014’s Godzilla, the basic gist of the film is that a group named Monarch is tasked… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2Xh0Z1a from WordPress http://bit.ly/2W66rmj

What STDs can you get from oral sex?

There are many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that people can get as a result of having oral sex, including gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. Learn about how people can transmit STDs orally, the symptoms they cause, and the available treatments here. from Dentistry News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2EMCu4H from Lingual Braces News http://bit.ly/2WiiDFm from WordPress http://bit.ly/2IbinOy

Ken Hoffman pitches a solution for Major League Baseball safety

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“Thoughts and prayers” are a nice, but what are you waiting for, Houston Astros? Extend Minute Maid Park’s protective netting all the way to the foul poles now. Let’s not have another child get smacked in the head with a 100-mph line drive. I go to a lot of games. I’ve seen fans get hit by foul balls and carried out of the stands. I’m surprised that somebody hasn’t been killed yet. A few years… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2IejHQI from WordPress http://bit.ly/2W4TI3b

Authentic Mexican restaurant and margarita spot shakes up northside

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When Julio and Amber Garcia, the duo behind the highly heralded Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen announced they were signing a deal to expand their operations into Cypress, they became the latest in a series of restaurateurs to see the suburb as something of a Promised Land. The restaurant will open at 9945 Barker Cypress Rd. in the Boardwalk development on Towne Lake in July. “Cypress needs better restaurants,” Julio tells CultureMap. He founded Ambriza two-and-a-half… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WiXKtF from WordPress http://bit.ly/2ELqUaf

Hot new Houston downtown nightclub rocks the party underground

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Downtown Houston has a new place to party. Meet Base, a new nightclub located in Market Square. Don’t let the name cause confusion about a potentially Astros-themed spot. Base’s name is meant to be taken literally, as it occupies the basement of 810 Congress Ave. The club is the latest project from Concepts To Fruition (also known as C2F), a veteran group of operators behind a number of places in Midtown and on Washington Avenue…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2Xe6xK0 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2QD9wca

Grads can score a sweet — and exclusive — deal on a tricked-out MINI

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Grads, you’ve worked hard and it’s time to celebrate. Momentum BMW agrees, and that’s why it’s offering a special deal for recent graduates, active duty military members, and recent military retirees. Bring in your diploma (up to one year) or transcript (yes, current students can also get in on this!) from a two- or four-year accredited institution to Momentum MINI, located right behind Momentum BMW, and you can access a sweet graduation present: the MINI… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2Kpbs7p from WordPress http://bit.ly/2YWkqgc

Houstonians can dine out and honor Barbara Bush at tasty June event

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Houstonians love dining out nearly as much as they love helping their community. And the popular Uptown Dine Around event allows them to do both. The month-long series raises money for the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, which honors the former first lady’s love of reading and champions literacy throughout the Houston region. Beginning June 1 and running through June 30, the more than 19 Uptown-area restaurants participating in the event will offer two- or… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/30XcLQt from WordPress http://bit.ly/2HOJ3pA

Memorial Park masterminds reveal new timeline for exciting master plan

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Memorial Park Conservancy has until 2028 to deliver on its master plan redevelopment project, but if MPC president and CEO Shellye Arnold has anything to say about it, the plan will be completed way ahead of that. The project is a collaborative effort between MPC, Uptown Houston TIRZ, and Houston Parks and Recreation Department to redevelop the 1,500-acre park. In 2011, a major drought decimated the park and areas saw losses of 50 to even… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2Wzcfce from WordPress http://bit.ly/2EKYuNw

These 6 destination bars in the Texas Hill Country are worth the trip

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Almost everyone in Houston has their own version of Cheers, but sometimes you want to go where no one know’s your name. That’s when it’s time to go on a road trip. While the brewery and winery scene is not to be missed, the Texas Hill Country is also home to some of the most best bars in the state. From a hard rocking dive in an unexpected town to a true Lone Star icon,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2wqCUJy from WordPress http://bit.ly/2WkZ2oh

Fantastical Rocketman shows reality of Elton John’s musical impact

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Most biopics tend to follow the same format no matter the person or people being profiled. Filmmakers, focusing on either a small or large chunk of the person’s life, go chronologically through that person’s accomplishments to try to demonstrate his or her full depth. This is especially true with music biopics, as the natural rise and fall of singers/bands is an easy way to build drama. Rocketman, which tells the story of singer Elton John… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2QxRjgm from WordPress http://bit.ly/2W1somk

Meet Khloe, the tenacious Terrier mix, CultureMap’s pet of the week

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Name: Khloe, as in … nope, not going there. This is a Kardashian-free zone. (However, pro wrestling is still our passion.) Birthdate: May 24, 2015. I’m small, only 16 pounds, so I’ve got a good long run ahead of me. Ethnicity: I’m a terrier mix of cute, playful, and sweet. I’m house trained and polite on walks. I’m the real deal, total package. I will do best as the only dog in the house. I’m… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2W1Eg86 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2EHWohg

Meet a legendary Texas pitmaster, plus a rockin’ Montrose makeover

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On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” Louie Mueller Barbecue owner-pitmaster Wayne Mueller joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the restaurant that Sandler calls “his favorite Texas barbecue joint.” The conversation begins with Mueller recounting what it was like to grow up in the business working alongside his father, legendary pitmaster Bobby Mueller. Wayne explains that he didn’t appreciate the restaurant’s significance as a child, but recognition from the James Beard Foundation… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2Xmo3Mg from WordPress http://bit.ly/2QCJOVh

Beloved Houston jewelers announce sparkling Uptown transformation

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The beloved Zadok Jewelers, long known to Houstonians as the go-to spot for chic, be-seen-in pieces, is kicking its glam level up a notch — and is set to rejuvenate its Uptown space all in one move. The company has announced it will break ground on what would be a transformation of Uptown’s Boulevard shopping address, refashioning about one- and-a-half acres of the space at 1801 Post Oak, next door to its current operations. The… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2HLeErV from WordPress http://bit.ly/2QCEhht

High-society scheming and romance mark Houston Ballet’s Merry Widow

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The Houston Ballet gifts dance lovers with a very merry spring as they revive acclaimed choreographer Ronald Hynd’s joyous, romantic ballet, The Merry Widow. Based on the famous 1905 operetta by Franz Lehar, this story ballet tells a comic tale of high society hijinks, romance, and scheming match-making that makes for glorious dance. A gaggle of royals attempt to save their bankrupt duchy Pontevedro by reuniting a wealthy widow with the duke she once loved… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2YRgrBw from WordPress http://bit.ly/2EIqbGS

Acclaimed Houston-area barbecue spot will spin off a new burger joint

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By any measure, the Smokehouse Burger at Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue has been a hit. Even though it’s only been available for seven weeks as a Wednesday-only special, it’s become one of the Tomball barbecue joint’s most popular dishes. “It was always traditionally our slowest day of the week,” co-owner Scott Moore, Jr tells CultureMap. “Now Wednesday is our busiest day of the week other than Saturday.” The burger’s success prompted Moore and his business… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2HKWUgj from WordPress http://bit.ly/2W4tHkq

Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend

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The warmer temps are here, which means locals flock to poolside shindigs or chill, indoor events. This week features a splashy pool/movie bash, a pet- themed soiree, and a hip art market. Here, then, are some fun events to heat up your weekend. Thursday, May 30 Fierce & Fabulous at The Bellemore Houston PetSet, Sotheby’s and Al Ross Luxury Homes, along with the adoptable pets from ADORE Houston, will host this event at the prestigious… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2Mirhz1 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2W24TK3

Hamilton spoof incites a kooky comedic revolution at the Hobby Center

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As the old show biz adage goes: you haven’t really made it on Broadway until the parody of your show arrives in Houston. While we might have just might completely made up that particular saying, that doesn’t make it any less true. For evidence look no further than the arrival of Spamilton: An American Parody to the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall. The hit OffBroadway musical comedy that lovingly spoofs Hamilton proves that just because a… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2EFQduc from WordPress http://bit.ly/30RWL29

Popular Heights neighborhood dive bar announces it won’t shutter

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Remember all that talk a while ago about Big Star Bar shutting down? Yeah, just forget about that. It appears the landlords who were going to sell the property once Big Star’s lease was up this month have now had a change of heart. This news comes straight from longtime owner Brad Moore, who met up with one of them to finalize some details late last week. “I went for a meeting,” recalls Moore. “We… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2KbUmty from WordPress http://bit.ly/2YRUbHR

Popular Heights neighborhood dive bar announces it won’t shutter

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Remember all that talk a while ago about Big Star Bar shutting down? Yeah, just forget about that. It appears the landlords who were going to sell the property once Big Star’s lease was up this month have now had a change of heart. This news comes straight from longtime owner Brad Moore, who met up with one of them to finalize some details late last week. “I went for a meeting,” recalls Moore. “We… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WaqbKm from WordPress http://bit.ly/30S1Vvm

6 new restaurants transform Medical Center into casual dining utopia

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The Texas Medical Center has never been known as a dining destination, but a new development will offer both visitors and employees a bit of relief from hospital cafeterias. Pearl Hospitality, the company behind downtown’s luxurious JW Marriott hotel, has revealed a plan to transform the Medical Towers building at Fannin and Dryden into a veritable fast casual utopia. Already home to staples such as Cliff’s Grill, Chipotle, Starbucks, and the Halal Guys, the renovations… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2IaeEkx from WordPress http://bit.ly/30TYh40

Subway meats your expectations with new limited-edition Steak Club

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This week, I reached out for a new Steak Club sandwich, jewel of the Club Collection, at the world’s No. 1 fast food chain, with 33,000 restaurants linking 93 countries. Subway has a loose definition of “club sandwich” here. Subway’s clubs are made with hoagie-style rolls, not white or wheat toast, there’s no middle slice of bread, and nary a frilly toothpick to be found. But are we here to argue sandwich semantics … or… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2EJSqF4 from WordPress http://bit.ly/30V4vR1

2 anticipated seafood spots cast opening dates in River Oaks District

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Two of River Oaks District’s more eagerly anticipated new restaurants will make their debut next month. Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar, two concepts from Baltimore-based Atlas Restaurant Group, will open their doors on June 17, Atlas owners Eric and Alex Smith announced. Occupying 12,000 square feet next to Le Colonial and across from Bisou, the two establishments may hail from out of town, but patrons will see some familiar faces in the dining room. General… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WcDYA3 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2Mjooy2

Veteran Houston chef revives Heights neighborhood market and eatery

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Change is in the wind for Revival Market. The Heights favorite has announced that Steve Lamborn has come on as chef de cuisine. The move comes after he served for seven years as executive sous chef at now-shuttered The Pass and Provisions. “Revival Market has always been the heart of Agricole Hospitality,” said Revival’s chef and owner Ryan Pera in a press release announcing the news. “We’re looking forward to working with Steve to continue… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2wuUpbu from WordPress http://bit.ly/2MgDBzN

University of Houston scores major funding from Texas Legislature

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The University of Houston boasts a system of some 74,000 Cougar students — all of whom have a reason to roar after a major get from the Texas Legislature. The university has received major funding for its myriad systems, schools, and structures. That includes startup funds for the UH College of Medicine; funding for new facilities for the UH Law Center and Hobby School of Public Affairs; and increased funding for general operations and hurricane… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WeCGV9 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2W8OLLA

Celebrity Houston TV meteorologist announces she’s pregnant

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Congratulations are in order for a Houston TV celeb. KHOU meteorologist Chita Craft and husband Lane are having a baby girl. As KHOU reports, Craft announced her pregnancy on #HTown Rush on May 28. “This is just something we’ve prayed for and hoped for, we wanted two babies,” Chita says. “I’m really excited.” The Crafts already have a 2-year-old son named Les and say they are “thrilled” to find out this baby is a girl,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2HJctp6 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2I7K1Mv

Warhol leads groundbreaking pair of exhibits at Texas art museum

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A groundbreaking pair of shows are transforming the art world this summer. Beginning June 20 through September 15, “Andy Warhol: Portraits” and “Transamerica/n: Gender, Identity, Appearance Today” will be on display at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. In what is likely to be a blockbuster event, “Andy Warhol: Portraits” is comprised of 120 paintings, prints, photographs, films, and videos all depicting the glamorous New York City art and social scenes of the 1960s,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2X9CGlD from WordPress http://bit.ly/2HH2NeI

Stroke study finds mouth bacteria in brain clots

Using DNA evidence, scientists have shown that brain clot samples from people who have had ischemic stroke often contain mouth bacteria. from Dentistry News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2VYE8pC from Lingual Braces News http://bit.ly/2KisJPB from WordPress http://bit.ly/2K9GwI8

Ken Hoffman relives the horror of a beer-free pro baseball game

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I’ve never missed Minute Maid Park more than last weekend, when I sort of attended an Indians’ baseball game at Progressive Field in Cleveland. I was in The Land for my nephew Wilson Young’s graduation from St. Ignatius High School, home of the fightin’ Wildcats. Oliver Luck, CEO of Vince McMahon’s second coming of the XFL football league and father of Houston Texans’ nemesis Andrew Luck, went to St. Ignatius. A few of us decided… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/30O75ID from WordPress http://bit.ly/2MehwC6

Beloved Montrose bar rocks exciting Houston chef and new direction

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A beloved Montrose institution is making some changes to prepare itself for its next 40 years. With a new general manager and a new chef, Rudyard’s wants to take the steps necessary to remain a neighborhood staple. “The thing I said before was instead of new and improved it’s old and improved,” general manager Allison Meyer (Aqui) tells CultureMap. “Clean everything up, dust everything off.” Towards that end, she recruited Anthony Calleo to serve as… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2W8vKJm from WordPress http://bit.ly/2Kby3US

Landmark Houston home overflows with light and designer finishes

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2421 Brentwood Dr. Houston, TX 77019 Neighborhood: River Oaks Style: Traditional Square footage: 4,508 Beds: 4 Baths: 4 full, 1 partial Price: $3,895,000 The lowdown: A Houston landmark, this elegant residence by Katharine Mott was diligently restored by Randy Powers and Bill Caudell. Floor-to-ceiling windows and custom French doors allow for natural light to fill the interior. The chef’s kitchen features a Carrara marble peninsula and Viking and Thermador appliances, and opens to the family… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2JIBd2C from WordPress http://bit.ly/2WstoEd

Midtown restaurateur reveals opening date for 2 new Lake Houston spots

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A veteran operator of prominent Midtown bars and restaurants is bringing two family-friendly concepts to Lake Houston area. Michael Collins, best known for places like The Fish and South Bank Seafood Bar, is opening Wholesome Pies and Wholesome Kitchen in the Generation Park mixed-use complex. Wholesome Pies, a Neapolitan pizza concept built around a wood-fired oven, has been quietly open since the beginning of May. Wholesome Kitchen, a more eclectic restaurant with a globally inspired… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2JIqJjT from WordPress http://bit.ly/2YTzhYY

These are the 7 best concerts in Houston this week

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Before getting to the shows of the week, let’s take a moment to remember a piece of Houston music history, as crews are nearing the end of the demolition process of the building that once housed Fitzgerald’s nightclub. The venue, owned by Sara Fitzgerald for over 40 years, hosted countless up- and-coming bands and touring acts on its upstairs and downstairs stages and served as a gathering spot for The Heights arts scene. Fitz’s went… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2W8AtKQ from WordPress http://bit.ly/2JL9sGX

Markham Associates Dental Surgeons – Dentist in Reading

Teeth Whitening Wedding and party seasons are both fast approaching and this is the time when we want to look our best. If you have discoloured or yellowing teeth, it can really knock your confidence and make you reluctant to give your best, full smile. Teeth whitening may be something you’ve never considered before, believing it is a treatment for celebrities. Well, this is no longer the case and more and more people are seeing their dentist for whitening treatments at much more affordable prices. The teeth whitening at Markham Associates Dental Surgeons in Reading is both safe and effective. They will take impressions of your teeth and then produce specifically tailored whitening trays to fit perfectly in your mouth, providing you with comfortable and secure mouth trays. The mouth trays will be used with a special whitening gel and you will take these home, with full instructions on how to use them, for a few weeks. After this, you will come back to visit the dentist and they ca

New study explains why monk parakeets ended up flocking to Texas

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Texas appears to be a paradise for parrots. A new study puts Texas at No. 3 among the states with the most sightings in the wild of these one-time exotic pets. From 2002 to 2016, bird watchers recorded 23,992 sightings of parrots in the outdoors in Texas, according to the study, recently published in the Journal of Ornithology. Florida ranked first for parrot sightings (39,054), and California ranked second (32,418). In all, the study tracked… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2X8X8TL from WordPress http://bit.ly/2Wqsp7v

Booksmart works hard to show full depth of female friendship

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When it comes to comedies about teenagers going wild, more often than not they focus on male characters. That stereotype may be beginning to change as, following 2018’s Blockers, teen girl characters are once again front and center in Booksmart. Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) are best friends on the verge of graduating from high school and moving on to highly respected universities. Their school-first attitudes are shattered, though, when they learn that… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2VS8DO0 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2wouQsQ

How to visit Texas museum’s new Dior exhibit like a true fashionista

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The Dallas Museum of Art is dressed and ready for an extra haute summer. The blockbuster fashion retrospective “Dior: From Paris to the World,” which surveys more than 70 years of the House of Dior’s legacy, opened May 19 and runs through September 1. After a successful run at the Denver art museum, the DMA is the only other U.S. venue for the exhibition. But Dallas’ presentation is even bigger and fancier, showcasing almost 200… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2VP4lqN from WordPress http://bit.ly/2VSYVuL

These are the 8 best food and drink events in Houston this week

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Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and Houston restaurants are offering a variety of dining and drinking deals for those looking for somewhere to celebrate on Monday. This week also features another bragging rights cookoff, a farm-to-table dinner and a brand new happy hour on the Bayou City scene. Monday, May 27 Mimosa brunch at Dish Society All of the fast-casual, fresh-ingredient spot’s locations are serving brunch today from 7 am to 3:30… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2XhTarW from WordPress http://bit.ly/2YTNxRn

6 best spots to hike, bike, or paddle in scenic Houston and Galveston

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The Texas coastal plain surrounding Houston and Galveston contains a surprising variety of natural landscapes — along with a number of parks, preserves, and other opportunities to enjoy said landscapes. Late spring is a good time for getting out into nature, before temperatures start to melt pavement in the parking lots. At places with visitor centers, take the time to stop in for maps, trail guides, and general advice from the staff. And be sure… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2Mqu7lV from WordPress http://bit.ly/2EDzdER

Houston Texans superstar J.J. Watt proposes to girlfriend Kealia Ohai

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It’s a momentous day for Houston Texans superstar J.J. Watt — and perhaps a sad day for female Texans fans. The 29-year-old Pro Bowl defensive end announced that he is engaged to girlfriend Kealia Ohai, who captains the Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League. The announcement was made Sunday, via Watt’s Twitter page, with Watt proclaiming in his post, “I’m the luckiest man in the world. #SheSaidYes,” and posting four portraits, one of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2Ma4cyt from WordPress http://bit.ly/30N8TBK

Houston’s most expensive neighborhood leads this week’s top stories

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Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. This ritzy Houston neighborhood declared No. 2 most expensive in Texas. Afton Oaks, in the ritzy River Oaks area, has been named the second most expensive neighborhood in the state. 2\. Massive mixed-use development along Buffalo Bayou reveals plans for pivotal next phase. Retail leasing has opened for the second phase of Regent Square, a new, mixed-use sprawling complex…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WovaGC from WordPress http://bit.ly/2X642JD

8 funky places to stay in Central Texas, from jails to tree houses

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Crafting new hotels from old spaces is a growing trend, thanks in part to environmental factors and travelers increasingly looking for unique experiences. In Central Texas, visitors (and locals) have no shortage of unique accommodation options, ranging from an old dance hall to beer factory. Outside the city limits, the lodging options get even funkier and include a jail, a firehouse, and treehouses high in the sky. This year, when you make summer travel plans,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2HARsg8 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2VQfV4S

8 top things to do on Memorial Day in Houston

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It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and some of you may have already laid out your plans — barbecuing in the backyard, chilling at the crib with your loved ones, rewatching the last season of Game of Thrones and trying to see where it all went wrong — for a free Monday. However, if you want to venture out and do some more public things — and maybe even pay tribute to those who’ve served this country… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2MhNYng from WordPress http://bit.ly/2wl2mA0

Ken Hoffman on his priceless Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? prank

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Once a national obsession, imagine a game show airing in prime time three nights a week on a major network, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? has been canceled — final answer. And with Millionaire’s departure, I can close the books on the one — and only one — time that I was pranked in public. I’ve got to admit, it was embarrassing. They got me good. You remember how Who Wants To Be A… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2HCC5E1 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2I5FiLp

Dazzling new Motown exhibition dances into Texas presidential library

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It’s hard to overestimate the effect Motown’s had on contemporary music. It’s best to experience it. Now through early 2020, the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin is hosting “Motown: The Sound of Young America,” curated by the Grammy Museum, which explores the cultural and historical impact of the musical movement. A presidential library may seem a surprising location for a musical retrospective, but it’s not the first time LBJ Library has hosted an exhibition like… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2EyB65Q from WordPress http://bit.ly/2HBYuBd

Restaurant shocker: Acclaimed Montrose restaurant to shutter

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One of Houston’s most-acclaimed restaurants will serve its last meal this weekend. The Pass & Provisions is closing after service on Saturday, May 25, chef-owners Seth Siegel-Gardner and Terrence Gallivan announced in the following statement. > Owning a restaurant is very much (to us) like having a child. There’s the upfront excitement, the agony of the name, the big reveal and then the work. The ups, downs, the sweet moments and the hard ones, the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2K4nS4b from WordPress http://bit.ly/2M9qznT

Houston deemed one of America’s best summer destinations for 2019

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It’s hot outside, the kids are getting restless, and you haven’t figured out what the family’s doing this summer. If that’s your current predicament, or will be in the coming weeks, consider this: just stay home. Hear us out. A new study from personal finance website WalletHub ranked the best summer destinations in the U.S., and the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area lands in the No. 19 spot. The report, which considered the 100 largest U.S…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2JFZWoq from WordPress http://bit.ly/2EtLQSY

Fresh food truck rolls out new home delivery service for Houstonians

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Residents in The Heights and the Museum District might be familiar with Grit Grocery’s truck, which regularly delivers organic, locally sourced products on the weekends. But the feedback they have had from customers was that they needed more. And so they delivered — literally. “Delivery now allows us to serve all of Houston,” says co-founder Dustin Windham. Grit Grocery’s hook for Houstonians has always been its combination of fresh ingredients, sourced, Windham says, from about… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2JEKAk6 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2wkkAla

Fresh food truck rolls out new home delivery service for Houstonians

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Residents in The Heights and the Museum District might be familiar with Grit Grocery’s truck, which regularly delivers organic, locally sourced products on the weekends. But the feedback they have had from customers was that they needed more. And so they delivered — literally. “Delivery now allows us to serve all of Houston,” says co-founder Dustin Windham. Grit Grocery’s hook for Houstonians has always been its combination of fresh ingredients, sourced, Windham says, from about… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2HzTVHK from WordPress http://bit.ly/2WmWmFI

Texas company on mission to end discrimination one lip balm at a time

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Texas skin-care company Skinisskin is a Senegalese-British endeavor selling “the little lip balm on a mission to end discrimination.” To which one might wonder: What has lip balm got to do with discrimination? The answer lies in the company’s origins, steeped in racial tensions that erupted in America during 2016 over a deluge of much publicized police shootings of African Americans. “It was a stark, stark reminder for me, and it really highlighted the fact… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2JBkX3C from WordPress http://bit.ly/2WlSNzn

How to get rid of keto breath

A ketogenic diet involves eating large amounts of healthful fats and proteins. A common side effect of this diet is bad breath. Find out how to treat and reduce keto breath with home remedies here. from Dentistry News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2HASn0c from Lingual Braces News http://bit.ly/2whrTdw from WordPress http://bit.ly/2VZVtDv

Will Smith-led Aladdin conjures enough wonder to justify remake

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Despite the success of a few of the entries, it’s fair to wonder for whom the “live action” remakes of Disney’s animated catalog are being made. Anyone who grew up with the originals has the memories of those films locked in their hearts, and most of the films remain such classics that the kids of today can enjoy them just as much as those who came before them. All of which leaves films like the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2YHyom0 from WordPress http://bit.ly/2JAklLC

Meet Johannes the sweet Springer mix, CultureMap’s pet of the week

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Name: Johannes, as in Johannes Brahms, the classical music composer most famous for his “Brahms Lullaby,” or as I like to call it, in its original German, Wiegenlied. Also, Johannes Gutenberg, who changed the way information is recorded and spread with his printing press. (Speaking of printing, it was two years ago this week that I quit the Houston Chronicle and print for CultureMap and online. Of note, this year, for the first time, the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2K86nAf from WordPress http://bit.ly/2VQkAnC

10 Houston restaurants to chill out with icy eats and sweet treats

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The heat from the sweltering sun is undeniable as the dog days of summer approach. In lieu of hot bites, fried food and hot pots, chill out with refreshingly raw eats and icy sweet treats. We’ve rounded up 10 spots to cool down during the warmest of days with some chill dishes. 1751 Sea and Bar Escape the heat and cozy up to the raw bar at 1751, where a revolving menu of offerings –… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston http://bit.ly/2WXTrQO from WordPress http://bit.ly/2wijx5e