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Dominique Sachse announces retirement after illustrious 28-year career

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Since 1993, Dominique Sachse has been a familiar, welcoming face to Channel 2 viewers — starting as a traffic personality and quickly becoming the most recognized, beloved television presence in Houston. Now, the Emmy-award winning journalist, anchor, and Youtube sensation will sign off for the last time during the 6 pm newscast on Friday, October 29, Channel 2 announced. “Saying goodbye to a 28-year career in the TV news business is bittersweet,” Sachse tells CultureMap…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3B0WKe1 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zUSTh9

Downtown’s Post Houston reveals open date +a groundbreaking pizza spot

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The wait for Post Houston has almost come to an end. Developer Lovett Commercial announced a grand opening date of November 13 for its ambitious transformation of the former Barbara Jordan post office along with new vendors for its Post Market food hall, a vendor for its coworking spaces, and an operator for its rooftop farm. Let’s start with the food. Ten concepts are joining Post Market, bringing the total number of announced vendors to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3zWRZRs from WordPress https://ift.tt/2ZQmnAN

Chris Shepherd hosts local food influencer’s hit smash burger pop-up

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One of Houston’s most prominent food influencers is borrowing one of the city’s best restaurants for a one night only burger pop-up. Abbas Dhanani, better known as houstoneatz, will host his next Burger Bodega event at UB Preserv on the evening of Monday, October 11. Introduced earlier this month, Burger Bodega’s previous two pop-ups have featured long lines that have sold out in a couple of hours. Instead of operating under a tent, Dhanani wants… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3omwDuL from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zZGTLv

Texas billionaire and family reign as the world’s richest clan

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It’s hardly a surprise that America’s Walton family, including Fort Worth billionaire Alice Walton, remains the world’s richest family. What’s truly stunning is how much their wealth has grown in the past year — by more than $23 billion. In once again crowning the Waltons the world’s richest family, the Bloomberg news service recently reported that their collective fortune had risen by $23 billion in the past year due to the climbing stock price of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3F3hRyO from WordPress https://ift.tt/39RoR3p

Houston’s newest amusement park thunders into water park with 11 rides

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Attention kids, big kids, and anyone who loves a fun ride: Houston has a new amusement park. Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures, the splashy destination, has announced “Big Rivers Fairgrounds,” its new theme park hot spot. These new fairgrounds will boast 11 amusement park rides — from kiddie rides to thrill rides — slated to be installed over the next several weeks. Most rides are expected to be ready for the anticipated “Christmas at Big… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3B0ZWqe from WordPress https://ift.tt/3maNaPD

Lush new spa boasting surgery-free facelifts rejuvenates Bellaire

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Houstonians can now reach their ultimate beauty goals at the newly opened luxury boutique med spa in Bellaire. Former nurse Krystal Roney-Smith, M.S.N., RN, FNP-C, followed her passion for beauty and aesthetics, founding Lush RX Med Spa, located at 4914 Bissonnet St. The 2,300 square-foot-space provides a chic and calming oasis, and features three treatment rooms with high-end patient chairs, offering clients the ultimate comfortable setting while receiving treatments. This Black-owned, female-run business offers an… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39PPm9o from WordPress https://ift.tt/3uEIzsZ

Historic Hill Country home with Irish pub hops onto market for $2.5M

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We bet you’ve never seen a real estate listing quite like this one. A Hill Country property featuring an Irish-style pub and a former barbershop just hit the market for $2.5 million. A recently renovated home dating back to 1879 anchors the nearly 5-acre property in Center Point, about 10 miles southeast of Kerrville, at 428 China St. Situated along 250 feet of Guadalupe River frontage, the 3,500-square-foot main house offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3CZVybv from WordPress https://ift.tt/3B8YDVW

Here are the top 12 things to do in Houston this weekend

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This weekend’s weather may prove to be a bit of a challenge. If it stays somewhat dry, look for some fun experiences, including a beer-fueled art show, a cool kid concert, a tribute to Friends, an outdoor market, jazz in the park, and Sunday polo. Stay dry and enjoy — here are your best bets for the weekend. Thursday, September 30 Nigeria Masquerade Exhibition Many Nigerian societies have a rich tradition of masquerades. They are… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kQXVam from WordPress https://ift.tt/3m9TMxz

High-profile Houstonians shine in Operation Smile’s life-changing gala

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In Houston, $240 can buy a decent dinner for two — and that’s not even including a pricey bottle of wine. But, that same amount can also literally and figuratively change the life of a child forever. That was the overriding message of the recent Operation Smile Gala, which saw more than 300 high-profile locals pack the ballroom of the Royal Sonesta to celebrate the game-changing work of Operation Smile. Upbeat, optimistic, and energetic, the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kQxZf1 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ogUpIj

Legendary Houston steakhouse relocates to new 2-story downtown digs

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Downtown’s newest steakhouse arrives this week. The Palm opens to the public on Friday, October 1. As CultureMap reported in August, The Palm recently closed its 43-year old, original location on Westheimer in favor of taking over the former III Forks space in downtown’s GreenStreet development (1201 Fannin St.). The two-story, 230-seat restaurant will still feature the brand’s familiar caricatures and murals but with an updated look. Downtown also offers more private dining options, including… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Ya2GTS from WordPress https://ift.tt/2ZySJ2A

Dallas Cowboys’ Emmitt Smith ponies up $2.2M mansion with a big perk

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Have you dreamed of dining with Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith? You can make that dream come true — to the tune of $2.2 million. But that dinner comes with a massive dessert: Smith’s mansion in Far North Dallas. Smith just listed the 10,806-square-foot home for $2.2 million, a price tag that pays tribute to his No. 22 jersey number. And the buyer of the home will get the chance to sit down to dinner… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3F17Hi5 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3AVNpEb

Free mobile classroom rolls into 3 Houston neighborhoods this fall

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The nonprofit Collaborative for Children is bringing interactive learning directly to select Houston neighborhoods this fall with the introduction of its Collab-Lab. The first-of-its-kind mobile classroom is designed to captivate little learners (ages 3-5) while being convenient for their families, all at no extra cost. Acres Homes, Galena Park, and North Houston will be the first to welcome the Collab-Lab. This innovative initiative brings project and play-based curriculum together to reflect the changing needs of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3ij3vk6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ATFzez

Nationally renowned skincare spa gives good face to Rice Village

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What is billed as the country’s number one provider of Botox cosmetic and dermal fillers is opening its first outpost in Houston’s Rice Village Thursday, September 30. SkinSpirit, a national destination for medical aesthetic skin, face, and body services, will set up shop at 2401 Times Blvd., Suite 110. This marks the 18th location for SkinSpirit nationally, and the third location in Texas following clinics in Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth. “Houston is such a vibrant… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3Dc84oz from WordPress https://ift.tt/3mdqvC8

Armandos owners’ new Italian restaurant debuts in River Oaks

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River Oaks’s newest destination for classic Italian fare has made its debut. Lulu’s is now open for lunch and dinner. As CultureMap reported last year, Lulu’s is the latest project from Armandos owners Cinda and Armando Palacios. Named for Armando’s nickname for Cinda, the couple have brought an upgraded version of the Round Top-based restaurant to the same River Oaks shopping center as Armandos. “The two most important things at Lulu’s are love and pasta,”… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kNmpkJ from WordPress https://ift.tt/2ZJjh1i

Padma Lakshmi + Gail Simmons stir up support in downtown Houston march

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Two celebrity Houston visitors are lending their considerable name power to a local cause. Top Chef hosts Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons — both in town to film the wildly popular reality TV show — will participate in the Houston Women’s March on Saturday, October 2, organizers announced. The march, which is the brainchild of local nonpartisan nonprofit Houston Women March On, will begin at Discovery Green (1500 McKinney St.), at 9 am and end… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kSLtH4 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3AV332G

Cherished Houston run to fight breast cancer races back for 2021

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Attention Houston runners, it’s time to lace up for one of the city’s most beloved short jaunts for a worthy cause. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Houston is making a big comeback after being held virtually last year due to the global pandemic. Runners should be prepared to line up on Saturday, October 2 at Sam Houston Park (1000 Bagby St.), with the start line at Crosby Street and Allen Parkway, per… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3ifnnoh from WordPress https://ift.tt/3iihdDP

Common Bond’s new brasserie elevates downtown dining with full dinner

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Houston’s newest Common Bond debuts downtown this week. Located in the Bank of America tower (800 Capitol St.), it’s the growing company’s first brasserie location. After being delayed when the pandemic disrupted downtown’s regular crowds of office workers and event attendees, the restaurant will be open for lunch with the same bistro menu found at the other locations beginning today (Tuesday, September 28), along with a grab-and-go bakery section fully stocked with Common Bond’s signature… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3m0wIBe from WordPress https://ift.tt/3F3QYLk

Former Houston Astros MVP’s estate hits the market for $1.8 million

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Houston Astros fans who are still grieving the departure of fan favorite and community champion George Springer now have a chance to connect with the beloved slugger and MVP of the 2017 World Series. Springer, a two-time Silver Slugger who is now blasting homers for the rising Toronto Blue Jays (we can’t bring ourselves to call them “Springer Dingers”), has just listed his home in the booming suburb Sienna Plantation at 9422 Fox Bend Ln…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3oo2oTU from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zMYNAT

6 things to know in Houston food: Openings, big moves, and ghost cakes

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Editor’s note: Houston’s restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let’s stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Openings Add Buddy Valastro to the list of celebrities getting into the ghost kitchen business. The Cake Boss star has partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts to launch Buddy V’s Cake Slice. Available for delivery bia its website or third party apps, Buddy V’s serves five different… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3a03dKB from WordPress https://ift.tt/39Nf2ng

Upscale and vibrant new boutique hotel checks into north Houston

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A vibrant, upscale and totally IG-worthy hotel is coming to north Houston. Hotel Indigo, a new boutique hotel, will check into the booming Woodlands and Spring area in November, owners announced. Calling to mind more of an ornate hacienda than yet another monolithic inn, Hotel Indigo (650 Basilica Bay Dr.) evokes the local character, per a press release, inspired by the Spanish Mission style of the area as established by the Dominican, French, and Italian… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3zMUV36 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Zvl2im

Superhero gymnast Jordan Chiles flies high to Houston on new tour

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Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles has gone viral for her fierce superhero- inspired floor exercise routines full of powerful tumbling, high-flying twists and flips, and perfectly stuck landings. But off the mat, she’s exactly the kind of modern-day Wonder Woman that the new Gold Over America Tour — conceived and headlined by her bestie Simone Biles — wants to exemplify for the next generation of little girls. In a 15-minute phone interview with CultureMap, Chiles stood… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3CYNLe5 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3kKsHBI

Unprecedented virtual reality space experience blasts into Houston

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From the earliest days of our circling the planet in a tiny NASA capsule — to Elon Musk’s SpaceX current commercial journeys — Houston and space travel will be forever and inexorably linked. Fitting, then, that an unprecedented new immersive experience centered on the International Space Station (ISS) is making its U.S. debut here in Space City. “The Infinite”– a multi-sensory, interactive virtual reality experience — will zoom into Sawyer Yards on December 20 for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kNBOl1 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2XXBmrC

L.A.-based massage spa stretches into Heights for first Houston locale

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Stressed-out locals (and there are many) in The Heights now have a new option for wellness and relief. Los Angeles-based The Now Massage will unveil its first Houston location on Tuesday, October 5, its owners announced. This new destination will be located at 373 W. 19th St. in the heart of The Heights. To celebrate the boutique’s grand opening week (Tuesday, October 5 to Monday, October 11), all massage bookings will receive a complimentary enhancement,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3EV9Iwd from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zR1uRX

Healthy plant-based restaurant announces opening date in Memorial

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Memorial-area diners are only days away from chowing down on seitan “cheesesteaks” and felafel tacos. Heartbeet, a new plant-based restaurant from the owners of Hungry’s, officially opens to the public Wednesday, September 29. Located in the former NextDoor Bar & Lounge space next to Hungry’s (14714 Memorial Dr.), Heartbeet expands on the plant-based dishes that have always been part of Hungry’s menu. Diners have the option of dishes such as citrus- marinated “ceviche” made with… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3CLJKt6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2WluzYi

Houston BIPOC arts organizations receive unprecedented $2M grant

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As a dynamic professional traversing Houston’s myriad arts worlds, Sixto Wagan has enjoyed a front-row seat in witnessing the evolution of the city’s cultural growth. Now, the veteran of some of Houston’s most prestigious arts purveyors is overseeing a game-changing infusion of cash to arts groups centered on people of color. The Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Arts Network and Fund (BANF) has announced $2 million to organizations and fiscally sponsored artist collectives in… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3o8RIbT from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ogQoUi

Hoffman looks back on Rolling Stone ‘s greatest 500 songs of all time

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Back in 2004 Rolling Stone magazine released its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Of all time is a very long time, but for argument’s sake, let’s say 1955 to now. The Rolling Stone 500 was one of the best conversation-starters ever — challenged only by “Who was your first concert” in college dorms during freshman orientation week. For the record (mostly 45s), the Top 10 went a little something like this:… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3m26Fdc from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ueTd9v

Spice up special events with Tony’s private dining and catering

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The iconic Tony’s restaurant has always been a place for celebrations, from birthdays to holidays to rehearsal dinners — any number of life’s important occasions. But did you know that Tony’s, which is celebrating 56 years of culinary excellence in Houston, also offers catering and private dining spaces? Tony’s is renowned for dedication and attention to detail when hosting events, paired with outstanding flavors made with the finest quality ingredients. The highly trained staff caters… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Zw5Am9 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ESNUBD

New downtown coffee shop brews up tasty breakfast and evening wine bar

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Downtown recently welcomed a new coffee shop and wine bar. 3 Fibs Coffee & Wine is now open at the corner of Commerce and Main (104 Main St.). Co-owner Michael Caplan is no stranger to coffee. Formerly a successful nightclub operator, Caplan co-founded Montrose’s Siphon Coffee and owns two locations of Cavo Coffee in Greenway Plaza and West U. Like Cavo, 3 Fibs will serve coffee brewed with beans roasted by Caplan’s Cleo Roasting Co…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kKI1yb from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zMhpRB

Houston’s fave immersive Monopoly pop-up scares up new Halloween fun

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With October fast approaching, one of the city’s most popular interactive events is getting ready to add some fright to its fun. Houstonopoly, the life-sized game board pop-up dedicated to all things H-Town, returns to Rice Village with the usual board-game elements and now, a spooky Halloween theme. Dubbed “Haunted Houstonopoly,” the new live-action experience opens Friday, October 1 at 2501 Rice Blvd. Visitors can expect the larger-than-life nostalgic Houston board game now decked out… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2XX994E from WordPress https://ift.tt/3kM8Q54

Houston’s world-famous crime artist’s 39-year career draws to an end

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If you have lived in Houston for any length of time, chances are you’ve seen Lois Gibson’s work. As the Houston Police Department’s forensic artist, she’s been drawing the faces of criminals for nearly four decades, and, after 39 years, Gibson is retiring. Read about CultureMap’s connection to Gibson here. ABC13 reporter Jessica Willey recently spent an afternoon with Gibson to talk about the future, her career, and how she uniquely understands a victim’s desire… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kKuPth from WordPress https://ift.tt/3uonpPC

Houston’s best high schools dominate this 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\. 7 prestigious Houston-area high schools rank among best in Texas for 2021. Niche uses data such as SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, and graduation rates to create the rankings. 2\. Mega list of 40-plus restaurants and bars opening in Houston this fall. The rush of new arrivals has already started as Winnie’s, d’Alba, and Dave’s Hot Chicken have all opened… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3o7j16d from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ETLQck

Houston Ballet taps longtime veteran to lead its elite academy

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A familiar face is taking over Houston’s prestigious dance school. Houston Ballet and its artistic director Stanton Welch have announced that longtime veteran Jennifer Sommers will head the acclaimed Houston Ballet Academy. In this new role, Sommers will oversee all educational programming for Houston Ballet and its academy, including education, training, and community engagement, according to a press release. Boasting more than a decade with Houston Ballet, Sommers has served as director of education for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39ypte6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zG4aSk

Whataburger and Katy company chill out with cool new merch for fans

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If you’re the kind of Texan who likes to roll through life with a stockpile of burgers and fries — but have no way to keep them fresh and think it’d be a lot cooler if you did — then Whataburger’s latest merch could help preserve your out-to-lunch philosophy, and your actual lunch. The San Antonio-based fast-food brand known and loved as much for its quirky clothing and merch as it is for its menu… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3EQJwmr from WordPress https://ift.tt/3i4Gp0G

Houston’s newest master sommelier on passing wine’s toughest test

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Another Houston beverage professional has passed the wine world’s toughest test. Brandon Kerne has become the city’s newest master sommelier. Administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, fewer than 200 people worldwide hold the prestigious title, including five other Houstonians: June Rodil (Goodnight Hospitality), Jack Mason (Republic National Distributing Company), Keith Goldston (The Post Oak), Steven McDonald (Pappas Bros. Steakhouse), and Guy Stout (Stout Family Wines). Kerne tells CultureMap he’s spent the last 10 years… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2XZjddh from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Y1UOnc

World-famous Houston-area closet — and palatial home —secretly sells

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Remember the most famous closet in the country? It, and the estate that houses it, now has a new owner. Houston socialite Teresa Roemer’s notorious, three-level personal palace — nestled in a 17,350 square foot manse — is no longer on the market, according to Nancy Almodovar with Nan & Company Properties/Christie’s International Real Estate, who represented the sale of the property. For privacy reasons, Almodovar won’t reveal the identity of the buyer or how… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2XZ3YRB from WordPress https://ift.tt/3zEU308

Houston Texans player scores a win for homeless pets with each punt

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Animal lovers, you’ll have an extra reason to cheer for the Houston Texans this season. Every time Cameron Johnston punts inside the 20 yard line during a Texans football game, he and his wife, Tia, will sponsor the adoption fee for a Houston SPCA dog in need. This winning initiative is called Punts for Houston SPCA. The goal (pun intended) is to help raise awareness on the benefits of pet adoption, specifically for large dogs… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3ESf9vM from WordPress https://ift.tt/39CHk3v

New outdoor art exhibit celebrates Houston’s natural + creative worlds

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To mark the one-year anniversary of its opening, the Houston Botanic Garden has planted a new exhibit in collaboration with Lawndale Art Center. “Art in the Garden: Celebrating BioDiversity!” brings together things Houstonians love to celebrate, including supporting Houston-based artists, finding beauty across our wide cityscape, and heading outdoors. Visitors can expect to see themes of biodiversity, community, and relationship on display in the site-specific installation, which will be on view from October 1 through… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3zFbUnJ from WordPress https://ift.tt/3EP9DKp

New waterfront development offers lakeside living in north Houston

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The explosion of Newstonians from the West Coast and more locals looking for quality-of-life options, more Houstonians are choosing nature-focused living. With that in mind, a new waterfront development offers an active lifestyle in growing Montgomery County along Lake Conroe. The bespoke project, appropriately dubbed Lakeside Conroe, is a build-to-rent (BTR) community promising 169 single-family detached homes and 140 duplexes ranging from 1,979 to 2,426 square feet. In what’s sure to lure potential residents looking… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3lVb3L1 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2XOvAsF

Shawn Mendes will share the wonder at Houston’s Toyota Center

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Canadian-born pop singer and Teen Vogue hot topic Shawn Mendes has finalized the dates for his Wonder: The World Tour, a seven-month journey in 2022 that will include a Houston stop at Toyota Center on October 4. Mendes is touring in support of his most recent album, Wonder, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 upon its release in December 2020. That feat made Mendes one of three male artists ever to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3o609V9 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3i0fIKk

The Fetal Center at Children’s Memorial Hermann toasts to 10 years

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Hailee Nail learned that her baby had spina bifida on August 13, 2020, when she saw her obstetrician in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for her 20-week anatomy scan. She arrived at The Fetal Center at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital two weeks later, just as a clinical trial of fetoscopic repair using the NEOX Cord 1K patch opened at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Nail became the first mother enrolled in the first trial in the world… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kA0f5i from WordPress https://ift.tt/3o34CrK

Buzzy mural and selfie fave makes big return in Garden Oaks/Oak Forest

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As any savvy Instagrammer knows, nothing makes a good selfie backdrop like a good mural. In the blossoming Garden Oaks/Oak Forest neighborhood (GOOF to those in the know), locals are gathering for snaps at a beloved mural making a big return. After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the newest version of the buzzy Sugar & Cloth Color Wall has just been unveiled at 1102 Pinemont Dr. The vibrant piece of community art… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3lMjuYU from WordPress https://ift.tt/3u9aJvz

Beloved Houston burger restaurant will soon shutter in The Heights

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One of Houston’s most beloved burger options is exiting The Heights. Becks Prime announced it will close its location at 115 W 19th St. on Thursday, September 30. Open since 2011, Becks Prime recently sold the property. All of the location’s current employees have been offered positions at Becks other Houston restaurants, which will remain open. Founded in 1985, Becks Prime serves burgers made with beef that’s ground fresh in-house and grilled over mesquite. The… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3i3FHR3 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3EN1w11

Check in to a midcentury modern gem of a hotel in Texas’ oldest town

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Midcentury modern is still having a moment, and you can surround yourself with the style at East Texas’ The Fredonia Hotel. The boutique hotel is located in Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas, where red brick streets criss-cross the lively downtown area that’s bursting with antique and vintage shops, plus the new Fredonia Brewery right across the street from the hotel. The Fredonia Hotel has a unique origin story: It was born a community-owned hotel,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3CVeSH1 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3kAWeh5

Dear Evan Hansen soars with songs, but struggles with words

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The year of the movie musical continues with one of biggest stage musicals of recent years, Dear Evan Hansen, making its way to the big screen. The film, just like the Broadway version, stars Ben Platt, who’s seen his star ascend thanks to his role in the production. But given that the character is a high school student and Platt is now 27 years old, his believability in the part will depend on the judgment… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3EMcoMI from WordPress https://ift.tt/3i1pADy

New cafe and pet boutique pampers pooches + owners in west Houston

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Considering that Americans are projected to spend a whopping $99 million on pets and petcare, indulging furry friends is clearly hotter than ever. Now, a new luxury pet cafe and boutique aims to capitalize on locals eager to spoil their furbabies — and to mingle and enjoy a glass of wine or cup of coffee. Cleverly dubbed Pucci Cafe & Pet Boutique, this new cafe and shopping destination promises next-level eats and products for discerning… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3AGtbyf from WordPress https://ift.tt/3lRSUxA

Hot Height chef makes waves, plus the ‘Ferrari of hot pot restaurants’

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On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” chef Travis Lenig joins CultureMap food editor to discuss Field & Tides, his Southern-inspired restaurant in The Heights. With the establishment’s five-year anniversary coming up in February, Lenig talks about the various ways Field & Tides has evolved to serve its neighborhood. Sandler’s recent meal prompts a discussion of what’s new on the menu and the ways Lenig’s recent travels has inspired his latest innovations. The chef… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3kBzXzL from WordPress https://ift.tt/3u7fJky

Prepare for big weekend closure at 610 West Loop and Southwest Freeway

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The glorious weekend weather will no doubt see hordes of Houstonians taking to the roads. However, those traversing the Loop will face a weekend headache. All northbound and southbound mainlanes of I-69 Southwest Freeway at I-610 West Loop will be closed from 9 pm Friday, September 24 until 5 am Monday, September 27. These lane closures are part of the ongoing 610 West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange project. Construction crews will continue work on the new… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2XXsx14 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3u6dSfH

Houston’s Med Center breaks ground on innovative new research facility

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A fall 2023 opening is set for a research center under construction at the Texas Medical Center’s new TMC3 life science campus. The 250,000-square-foot TMC3 Collaborative Building will house research initiatives organized by the Texas Medical Center, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Construction began in January. “The founding institutions behind [this building] are among the world’s leading innovators… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Zrx7oT from WordPress https://ift.tt/39x3zI8

Here are the top 12 things to do in Houston this weekend

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With these fresh fall temps getting no higher than around 84 the entire weekend, it’s a great time to be out and about doing virtually anything. Perfect timing, then, for an outdoor tailgating contest, a massive dog party on the plaza, and a massive food festival featuring some top-tier chefs. Enjoy the weather, H-Town. Here are your best bets for the weekend. Thursday, September 23 The Houston Seminar presents A House and a Home: Reckoning… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39AOchK from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Zubqol