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Hot Heights bagel bakery gets Wild with rising star chef

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Chef Jane Wild has found a new home. After being furloughed by The Dunlavy due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wild will now serve as both director of operations and executive chef for Golden Bagels & Coffee, the popular cafe on White Oak Drive in The Heights. Wild tells CultureMap that she’s been a long time Golden customer, because her partner worked there previously as a barista and manager. When she heard owners Gregg Goldstein and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2HLnmck from WordPress https://ift.tt/30lSoxW

Houston Arboretum herds in 120 goats for unique landscaping care

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Anyone with a yard knows that keeping it trim is a pain. The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is no different — and has unveiled a fun (we could all use that right now) twist to landscaping with the use of some hungry yard staff. Starting in October, the nature center will employ more than 120 goats in October to assist with mowing (read: eating grass) slopes with overgrown vegetation around the two ponds located… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3cIkQiv from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iibT0q

Swanky new Heights whiskey bar uncasks 350 spirited options

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If anything is certain about 2020, it’s that just about every adult has earned a drink or two. In The Heights, a luxurious new bar has opened with close to 350 whiskeys lining its shelves. Permission Whiskey (2920 White Oak Dr.) is the neighborhood’s newest drinking (and eating) destination. Proprietor Peter Nolan tells CultureMap he came by his love for bourbon honestly — he attended high school near the Woodford Reserve distillery before attending the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2HJNrsi from WordPress https://ift.tt/34gx7qo

Heights music venue reveals big names for new outdoor concert series

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Large-scale concerts in Houston are back. White Oak Music Hall will host its first outdoor concerts in months, announcing two shows by popular international touring acts. Americana heartthrob, Shakey Graves, will take to the lawn stage on Friday, October 23, while Diplo-led dance act, Major Lazer, performs on Monday, October 26. Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 2 at 10 am on the White Oak website. The scourge of the pandemic means these shows… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3l5nIZL from WordPress https://ift.tt/3n4pbkL

Heights music venue reveals big names for new outdoor concert series

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Large-scale concerts in Houston are back. White Oak Music Hall will host its first outdoor concerts in months, announcing two shows by popular international touring acts. Americana heartthrob, Shakey Graves, will take to the lawn stage on Friday, October 23, while Diplo-led dance act, Major Lazer, performs on Monday, October 26. Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 2 at 10 am on the White Oak website. The scourge of the pandemic means these shows… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3l5nIZL from WordPress https://ift.tt/3n4pbkL

The Glorias attempts to show the many layers of Gloria Steinem

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The success or failure of any particular film can often depend on timing. Real-world events can alter the fates of movies in both positive and negative ways. So, too, can competing projects that explore similar storylines, where the first one to reach viewers is often, though not always, the one that makes the bigger impact. That’s the issue with which The Glorias must grapple. Focusing on the many-layered life of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, it… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3n5O7Za from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GkfCxl

How much it pays in Houston to negotiate your home’s price

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For big purchases, there’s no such thing as a hard and fast “list price.” You’re expected to negotiate on cars, mattresses, and especially your house — but it turns out where your home is located could help determine your savings. Financial website SmartAsset took a look at 100 of the U.S.’s biggest cities to see where it really pays to negotiate when buying a home, and three Texas locales land high on the list. After… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/36lAdfl from WordPress https://ift.tt/2G6fIca

Cherished Houston fashion charity rolls out haute drive-thru soiree

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For the past 22 years, the board of directors at Dress for Success Houston (DFSH) has thrown an annual October Celebration for well-meaning locals and members. But this is the era of COVID, and thus, like so many organizations, DFSH is pivoting and moving to a new fall experience. This year’s October Celebration will roll out as a drive-thru soiree on Saturday, October 17 at the organization’s facility on Eastside Street. Those interested in attending… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jdWnUI from WordPress https://ift.tt/34ck8pI

Texas’ beloved Whataburger finally adds spicy chicken sandwich to menu

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After two years of Reddit threads and pleads on social media, Whataburger is finally giving the people what they want: a spicy chicken sandwich. The San Antonio-based fast-food chain announced its “meticulously marinated” Spicy Chicken Sandwich is available now at all locations. Whataburger’s newest offering is a marinated chicken filet, fried crisp, and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo on a toasted bun. It’s available for purchase either in-store or for curbside and delivery… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kYtPPw from WordPress https://ift.tt/36lh2T0

Houston star chef reveals details on hot new Vietnamese restaurant

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Fall restaurant openings may not be arriving at their typically frantic pace (pre-COVID), but new establishments are making their debuts. One of the most eagerly anticipated is Xin Chao, the modern Vietnamese restaurant from chefs Christine Ha (The Blind Goat) and Tony Nguyen (Saigon House) that began its soft opening last week. Located in the former Beaver’s/Decatur Bar space at 2310 Decatur St., Xin Chao (“hello” in Vietnamese), unites two chefs who have each earned… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/349ph1J from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EJdI8S

Houston star chef reveals details on hot new Vietnamese restaurant

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Fall restaurant openings may not be arriving at their typically frantic pace (pre-COVID), but new establishments are making their debuts. One of the most eagerly anticipated is Xin Chao, the modern Vietnamese restaurant from chefs Christine Ha (The Blind Goat) and Tony Nguyen (Saigon House) that began its soft opening last week. Located in the former Beaver’s/Decatur Bar space at 2310 Decatur St., Xin Chao (“hello” in Vietnamese), unites two chefs who have each earned… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/349ph1J from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EJdI8S

New art project tunes Houstonians in to music along Buffalo Bayou

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Houstonians looking to immerse themselves in visual and aural art are in luck, thanks to a new partnership with two beloved organizations. River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) and Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) have joined forces to create a new experience for park and bayou visitors. In this new collaboration, visitors can explore miles of trails lining the Buffalo Bayou and discover QR codes posted at landmarks and public art works. Those codes each link to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3ib0pff from WordPress https://ift.tt/3jeruPL

How a haute Houston salon kept beauty blooming amid the pandemic

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Houstonians were just starting to gear up for spring society season when the coronavirus hit, pressing pause on galas, luncheons, prom, and even weddings — not to mention everyday hair upkeep. Though she was forced to temporarily close in March, Janelle Alexis Flatt didn’t sit idle during the shutdown. Instead, the owner and founder of the award-winning Janelle Alexis Salon thought about what her beloved clients would need during this difficult time. The cut, color,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/36grxqP from WordPress https://ift.tt/3jkU4iM

Star-studded Hill Country ranch dances onto auction block for $4.75M

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A Hill Country ranch whose highlights include a dance floor designed for the late actor Patrick Swayze is up for auction with a price tag of $4.75 million. Twisted Rose Farm, once an Arabian horse farm, sits on 235 acres near Kerrville. With a 2,900-square-foot main house, a guest cottage, and other living quarters, the farm offers 11 bedrooms and seven bathrooms. A private lake encompasses more than 13 acres. Elizabeth Kuper, Charlie Kuper, and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3cFl1uK from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GhZBYz

Late-night celebrity headlines Houston school’s virtual fundraiser

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A Houston-area college prep school serving underprivileged students has scored a major get — as they say in the entertainment industry. NBC late-night host, Seth Meyers, will host a virtual fundraiser for Chinquapin Preparatory School on October 7, the school announced. Meyers will be joined by emcee and Channel 2 host and meteorologist, Khambrel Marshall, for evening appropriately titled, a Great Night with Chinquapin Prep. Fans can expect Meyers to provide jokes and laughs during… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2GheURt from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GjYYOa

Where to shop in Houston right now: 6 best looks for cool fall weather

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An unexpected — what more can you throw at us, 2020? — cool front is here this week and Houstonians are, without a doubt, losing their minds. We’re talking crisp mornings, less humidity, patio weather, a hot toddy, and the perfect outfit of the day. We’re starting to see it all over social media: reposting and sharing “cold front looks.” They’re the pieces we can’t wait to pull from the back of our closets, the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jhrQoM from WordPress https://ift.tt/33bkIEU

Houston Texans announce date for fans’ return to NRG Stadium

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The Houston Texans are now last in the AFC South division, having lost — again — on September 27 to the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-21 (one glimmer was the meeting of J.J. Watt with his brothers Derek and T.J., who play for the Steelers). Fans are already bemoaning the brutal start, wondering what can help the team, especially beleaguered franchise quarterback, Deshaun Watson (who lost his franchise wide receiver and buddy DeAndre Hopkins in a ridiculed… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2SdJXjv from WordPress https://ift.tt/2GlBg4k

Houston Independent School District launches new COVID-19 tracker

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Greater Houston parents have an important date circled and marked on their calendars: October 19. That’s the day Houston Independent School District welcomes students back from in-person instruction at all schools. However, a major point of concern and contention with area parents is the possibility of fellow students contracting, carrying, and spreading COVID-19. To that end, the district has announced a new COVID-19 dashboard to keep the community informed about the impact of the pandemic…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2GhTZh7 from WordPress https://ift.tt/346pu5N

Ken Hoffman says ‘Gig ’em’ to Texas A&M for new COVID-19 safety steps

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Texas A&M is taking this coronavirus crisis very seriously. How seriously? The school recently announced the following changes: Attendance at football games will be held to 25 percent of Kyle Field’s 102,733 capacity. Hand sanitizing stations will be located throughout the stadium. Drinking fountains will be turned off. Concession stands will only provide “grab-and-go” items and have plexiglass barriers between customers and workers. Customers will have to pay with credit cards (no cash transactions). Social… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2S6uTnV from WordPress https://ift.tt/338JllC

Texas-based Neiman Marcus emerges from bankruptcy with new owners

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Dallas’ iconic name in shopping has come through its bankruptcy proceedings, although not entirely unscathed. According to a release, Neiman Marcus has emerged from voluntary Chapter 11 protection, completing its restructuring process and reorganization plan, with new owners and a new board of directors. The restructuring eliminated more than $4 billion of existing debt and more than $200 million of cash interest expense annually. CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck says in a statement that the company… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/343XZtG from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EEjI2C

New on-demand nail service delivers at-home manis and pedis to Houston

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Ladies, take note: A Dallas-based on-demand nail service app, Cherry, has expanded to Houston. Founded by Amber Venz Box, the blogger/influencer-turned tech entrepreneur, the convenient, at-home service is now available in 37 ZIP codes. “The nod was that the Cherry on top is the convenience the app provides to women who want to have it all — a career, a family, and a mani nearly impossible with a salon model,” Venz Box tells CultureMap. Women… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/30e45qr from WordPress https://ift.tt/3jcCg98

Galveston restaurants serve up tasty way to dine out for charity

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Houston Restaurant Weeks may be entering its final few days, but local diners will find another opportunity to dine out and do good by taking a short trip on I-45. Galveston’s Dine Out for Charity event runs through October 11. Organized by the Texas Restaurant Association – Galveston Chapter in partnership with Galveston hospitality group Yaga’s Entertainment, Dine Out for Charity both promotes local businesses and raises money for charity. Each participating restaurant designates menu… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jbQirM from WordPress https://ift.tt/33aSdqR

Famous Houston-area home with America’s largest closet finally sells

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The most famous closet in the country now has a new owner. Houston socialite Teresa Roemer’s notorious, three-level dazzler — housed in a 17,350 square foot dwelling — is officially off the market, according to Nancy Almodovar with Nan & Company Properties/Christie’s International Real Estate, who represented the sale of the property. No word on the buyer and how much was paid for the home (and its fab and famous storage space) on 47 Grand… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2S5vNkv from WordPress https://ift.tt/30g93CP

Famous Houston-area home with America’s largest closet finally sells

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The most famous closet in the country now has a new owner. Houston socialite Teresa Roemer’s notorious, three-level dazzler — housed in a 17,350 square foot dwelling — is officially off the market, according to Nancy Almodovar with Nan & Company Properties/Christie’s International Real Estate, who represented the sale of the property. No word on the buyer and how much was paid for the home (and its fab and famous storage space) on 47 Grand… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2S5vNkv from WordPress https://ift.tt/30g93CP

A glimmer of hope for Luby’s and more top Houston stories

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Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. Prolific Houston restaurateur could save Luby’s with aggressive new move. Pappas Restaurants co-owner Christopher Pappas has expressed interest in potentially acquiring the company’s assets. 2\. Where to eat in Houston right now: 11 popular bars that have reopened as restaurants. Changes in TABC guidelines have allowed bars across the Houston area to reopen as restaurants by adding food to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3cx9m1f from WordPress https://ift.tt/3mTAT1n

Houston-born superstar Lizzo makes historic appearance in Vogue

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Houston’s hip-hop superstar Lizzo is no doubt doing an extra big hair toss. The one-time flautist at Elsik High School is gracing the cover of Vogue Magazine’s October 2020 issue. Lizzo, a three-time Grammy award winner, posted the cover photo on Instagram, writing, “I am the first big black woman on the cover of @voguemagazine. The first black anything feels overdue. But our time has come.” > > > > > > > > >… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3i4bEpF from WordPress https://ift.tt/343S08p

Anonymous couple donates largest-ever gift to Houston Public Media

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At a time when many local and national media outlets are struggling, especially public stations, a beloved Houston institution has just received its largest-ever donation to keep its mission alive. Houston Public Media has received an $8 million testamentary gift from an anonymous couple to “promote and produce public educational television and radio programming for the use and benefit of humanity,” the organization announced. The gift will directly support the outlet’s news reporting and programming… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2S0bQMc from WordPress https://ift.tt/3j7EZ3Y

Stylish all-day cafe in downtown Houston tower has shuttered

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A once-promising restaurant has served its last meal. Coterie, the cafe in downtown’s luxurious Market Square Tower, closed this week. In an emotional post on Instagram, Coterie owner Sean Marshall cited the challenges of COVID-19 and other “unforeseeable ails” as reasons for the shutter. “Thats why when I say I want to thank my staff, my unbelievable, hard working staff, I can’t emphasize how much I mean it and how much you mean to Coterie,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/34f5NZV from WordPress https://ift.tt/2RZrcAq

Hot Heights drive-in theater honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg and more

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As the nation pays tribute to Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a local movie house is paying tribute to the Notorious RBG with a special screening. Houston’s Rooftop Cinema Club is offering up an extension of its Drive-In at Sawyer Yards movie schedule, which will run from October 5 through October 18. The drive-in (2301 Summer St.) will celebrate the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on October 11 with its $5 Community… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3cxVMuq from WordPress https://ift.tt/308tXng

Houston’s literati turn the page on virtual gala with celeb authors

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Last year, the Houston Public Library Foundation hosted its inaugural Literary Awards, an evening full of sparkling conversation, delicious drinks, and fundraising for Houston Public Library’s vital community programs. The night was a huge success, and HPLF has plans to do it all again on October 3 at 7:30 pm — entirely online. To keep attendees safe from COVID-19, the Houston Literary Awards are going virtual this year. However, guests can still expect to celebrate… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3j5O1y7 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3mURstO

7 hot Houston restaurants reopening their doors this fall

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While most Houston restaurants have already reopened for dine-in service, Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to allow them to operate at 75-percent capacity has prompted some of the last holdouts to resume operations. In addition, two of downtown’s most prominent establishments are once again welcoming diners. On the other hand, a stylish cafe that opened with lots of potential has issued its last call. Let’s take a quick look at the latest in reopenings and closings…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Hy9NwL from WordPress https://ift.tt/32ZXykW

Dreamy home built by Dr Pepper founder bubbles onto market for $1.4M

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You can now drink up a piece of history in Waco. A grand 135-year-old home built by one of the men who introduced Dr Pepper to the world just went on the market for $1.39 million. The 4,724-square-foot Folk Victorian-style estate, at 1503 Washington Ave., contains four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Wade Morrison built the home in 1885. That’s the same year Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store in Waco initially sold Dr Pepper at its… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2S0OG89 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3i2Q2tU

Megan Thee Stallion lands cover of Time’s Most Influential People

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Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion has inspired myriad memes, pop culture discourse, and now an erudite essay in Time magazine. The publication released its 100 Most Influential People 2020 list on September 23, and Megan Thee Stallion is the cover girl and subject of an essay by Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson. Time tasked other influential people, many of whom have been on the list themselves, to write the accompanying articles. “I don’t like to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3321qll from WordPress https://ift.tt/2G60V0K

Kajillionaire showcases Miranda July’s trademark weirdness

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Writer/director Miranda July’s first feature film, 2005’s Me and You and Everyone We Know, was a profoundly weird movie that earned her lots of acclaim. Her second, 2011’s The Future, was equally strange, but not quite as successful. Nine years later, she’s finally back with her third film, Kajillionaire, that has her trademark absurdity and, for the first time, a top-notch cast. The strangely named Old Dolio (Evan Rachel Wood) is the daughter of two… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2RTrRn3 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3csgmw4

These are the 9 best food and drink events in Houston this weekend

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Even the hint of cooler weather has prompted a wave of food events that are all happening this weekend. Are things back to “normal?” Of course not, but many people are feeling comfortable enough to venture out — masks on, of course — for a little socially distant revelry. Read on for details on a po’boy pop-up, two different voter registration drives, and where to dunk some of Houston’s most popular chefs. Friday, September 25… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/307QdOd from WordPress https://ift.tt/2RTmfct

Global fitness powerhouse flexes with flagship Houston gym

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As Texas slowly reopens, a global fitness brand has announced a husky new facility in the Inner Loop. World Gym International will open its first gym in Houston in early 2021, appropriately titled World Gym Houston. The new, flagship facility boasts 40,000 square feet across five floors. The gym is taking over the site of the former 1950s-era Cossaboom Family YMCA, an iconic landmark just inside the Loop at 7903 South Loop East. World Gym… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32XOH3a from WordPress https://ift.tt/3kO7jZE

River Oaks-area home with backyard oasis hits market at $1.298 million

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Homeowners love a space that offers a respite from all the hustle and noise of city life, especially if that home also happens to be just blocks away the activities so important to Houstonians: dining and shopping. Welcome to 1510 Morse St., a custom-built beauty on the market for $1.298 million. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home unfolds across nearly 4,000 square feet, with thoughtful details, endless entertaining spaces, and a stunning, resort- style backyard. It’s represented… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/33VM2X0 from WordPress https://ift.tt/340Ha2I

Houston kids connect to $1 million in new tech thanks to nonprofit

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As the global pandemic and hurricanes and tropical storms pester the Greater Houston area, a greater emphasis is being placed on online learning for local students. Now, to ensure there is less of a limited digital divide, a local nonprofit has made a significant gift to the Houston Independent School District. The Moody Foundation announced a grant of $1 million to HISD for the purchase of more than 2,000 computer devices. The grant will cover… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3mLc6gd from WordPress https://ift.tt/3crxzWu

Hot Houston sports bar doesn’t limit happy to just an hour

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COVID-19 has made dining out a little trickier for Houston foodies, with rules that seem to change constantly and alterations from the restaurants we all love to visit. Things were even murkier in late June and early July, when Gov. Greg Abbott announced that bars must close and only restaurants could remain open at 50 percent (down from the previous 75 percent). That’s when Pour Behavior mistakenly landed on Mayor Sylvester Turner’s “Wall of Shame,”… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/306Qktw from WordPress https://ift.tt/365VtFN

A new, piping-hot Heights coffee shop, plus phat dim sum in Katy

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On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” Jacob Ibarra joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Tenfold Coffee, his recently opened coffee shop and roastery in The Heights. The Texas A&M alum explains how a trip to Costa Rica after graduation sparked a lifelong love of coffee that took him to Seattle and Melbourne, Australia. Ibarra’s path took him from barista to coffee roasting to traveling the world to purchase coffee. All of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32Wz7F0 from WordPress https://ift.tt/304Vq9o

Houston’s Brené Brown rises strong with new podcast and Spotify deal

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For two decades, renowned Houston thought leader and researcher Brene Brown has delved into the human condition, studying and exploring themes such as courage, vulnerability, empathy, and shame. Her work has made her a national figure as a five-time New York Times bestselling author and as a host of one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Now, Brown is leaping forward with her self-help work with an exclusive new multi-year deal with… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2FWC1Rl from WordPress https://ift.tt/3mRnozh

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

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Film buffs: In case you haven’t heard, QFest, Houston’s one-and-only LGBTQ+ film festival, will be going virtual this year. From Thursday through Monday, the fest will show six competition feature films, three special feature presentations and various shorts. Elsewhere, look for some cool art shows, fun flicks at the drive-in, virtual opera, and the first anniversary of a local farmer’s market. Here are your best picks for the weekend. Thursday, September 24 Evolution by Design:… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/33W09eP from WordPress https://ift.tt/2RRyaY8

Where to eat in Houston: 11 bars that have reopened as restaurants

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As the result of changes in TABC guidelines, bars across the Houston area have been able to reopen as restaurants by adding food to their offerings. Per state regulations designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, operating as a restaurant means that a (former) bar must comply with procedures such as limiting itself to 75-percent capacity, maintaining 6 feet between tables, and keeping customers seated. Establishments that don’t comply risk have their liquor license suspended…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32U2xU2 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2RUDxFS

Enola Holmes charms with twist on classic story for YA audience

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The character of Sherlock Holmes has been in so many movies, TV shows, and stage productions that his brilliance doesn’t make much of an impact anymore. It’s taken for granted that he will notice minute details that no one else would ever see, helping him solve crimes that are otherwise baffling. The only way to refresh a character like him is to introduce some new element, which is where Enola Holmes comes in. Based on… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kUX4mn from WordPress https://ift.tt/3i0HvHE

Theatre Under the Stars taps Broadway leading man for virtual gala

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Weeks ago, Theatre Under the Stars made the somber announcement that it was postponing its entire 2020 season until May 2021. But the show must proverbially go on, and next up is the annual TUTS gala, which will go virtual on Saturday, November 7 at 8 pm, the organization announced. The “Lights Up Houston” virtual gala will boast an exclusive performance by Broadway’s Brian Stokes Mitchell. Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kA4uv0 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3crkP2e

Mental health in spotlight at free online summit for Houston employers

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While the world’s population has been focused on the physical effects of COVID-19, there hasn’t always been as much attention paid to mental health amid the pandemic. Every socio-economic class, demographic group, and industry has felt the strain, brought on by social isolation, job instability, and increased stress. “It quickly became clear that these preventative measures, while recommended for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, were not providing the feeling of security for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hWh7yN from WordPress https://ift.tt/2ROKokm

Chris Shepherd’s Southern Smoke Festival reboots with cooking classes

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This year’s Southern Smoke Festival will look very different than the previous five. Instead of a thousand or more people gathering for delicious bites prepared by Chris Shepherd and some of the country’s most high-profile chefs, Houstonians can do their part to raise money for the Southern Smoke Foundation through a weekend-long series of food specials and cooking classes that will donate a portion of their proceeds to the organization. Held Friday, October 2 through… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2RQ8Wcv from WordPress https://ift.tt/3crLWKl

Houston star of Netflix hit Indian Matchmaking makes a date with fans

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Two years ago, Houstonian Aparna Shewakramani casually filled out an application to be on a dating show — more interested in meeting Mr. Right than getting famous. Two years later, she’s recognized internationally as the breakout star of Netflix’s popular docu-series, Indian Matchmaking; she has even achieved first-name fame status. The local reality TV star will discuss her Matchmaking journey and frenzied life ever since during an online fan chat sponsored by the South Asian… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32XqKc0 from WordPress https://ift.tt/35ZNNoy

Beloved Houston bookstore hosts Chelsea Clinton and Margaret Atwood

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Calling all bibliophiles: A beloved Houston bookstore has announced two celebrated authors who will headline virtual events this fall. Brazos Bookstore will host best-selling wordsmiths Chelsea Clinton and Margaret Atwood in live conversations. Clinton will be interviewed by Nicole Jeter West, who heads marketing and brand engagement for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. The duo will discuss Clinton’s latest tome, She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game on Wednesday, September 30… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3cm8hJu from WordPress https://ift.tt/3hXjTUc

Millionaire Texas entrepreneur dazzles as newest judge on Shark Tank

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The year 2020 may be the stuff of nightmares, but it certainly hasn’t stopped Kendra Scott from achieving a series of banner career moments. Earlier this month, the Austin-based entrepreneur was added to the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin — the same university that launched the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (WEL) Institute last semester. All the while, she’s continued to grow her billion-dollar jewelry company, Kendra Scott, and continued on with… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3iVrpAy from WordPress https://ift.tt/2RRQxwc