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Wild Ocean 3D and “Sharks in Depth”
Moody Gardens opens a new film and a new exhibit, both with plenty of sharks
By Olivia Flores Alvarez
Published: May 29, 2008
The IMAX film Wild Ocean 3D takes viewers off the coast of South Africa for the unbelievable feeding frenzy that happens when billions of fish migrate up the coast of...
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“Immigrant Entrepreneurs”
Paul Greenberg explores the double lives of American Dream Achievers
By Dusti Rhodes
Published: May 29, 2008
Dallas photographer Paul Greenberg has chronicled urban life through his black-and-white panoramic images for the past 30 years. His new exhibit, “Immigrant...
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Beauty and the Beast
Introduce kids to Broadway-style musicals with this timeless classic
By Lee Williams
Published: May 29, 2008
The Broadway-style musical Beauty and the Beast might be one of the sweetest introductions to the world of live theater you could give your child. The fairy tale story of...
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Several Dancers CORE Salon
You can join in the creative process at this informal presentation of new works by Beppie Blankert and Alicia Sanchez
By Julia Ramey
Published: May 29, 2008
One of the most common complaints about modern dance is that it’s too cryptic — even to dance enthusiasts. Dancers and choreographers don’t like to confuse their...
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Writing Workshop Series
Meet and work with six of Houston’s most talented spoken-word artists
By Olivia Flores Alvarez
Published: May 29, 2008
If the first thing you think about when you wake up is writing, and the last thing you think about before you go to bed is writing, and in between all you think about is...
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Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark Grand Opening
Houston’s first public skate park is ready for business
By Dusti Rhodes
Published: May 29, 2008
Houston, it’s time to cut some ribbon and grind some pavement. At the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark Grand Opening, you can test out your kick flips, ollies, shove-its, 360s...
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Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
Great music and all the mudbugs you can eat — who could ask for more?
By Chris Gray
Published: May 29, 2008
This weekend the bayou comes to Baytown for the fourth annual Creole Heritage & Zydeco Festival. On the bandstand, a generous sampling of the region’s top zydeco talent...
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Central Library Grand Reopening Celebration
You can’t tell a library by its cover — unless it’s a $17 million cover
By Julia Youssefnia
Published: May 29, 2008
After two years and $17 million, expectations for the newly renovated Houston Public Central Library are high. Be the first to see the library enter the 21st century —...
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“30 Year Survey of Painting”
Who gives a chair? Tom Berg
By Dusti Rhodes
Published: May 29, 2008
Tom Berg wants you to have a seat: his. His latest show at Wade Wilson Art, “30 Year Survey of Painting,” features a variety of styles, colors and views of chairs....
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Band of Annuals
The news from Salt Lake City isn’t all bad
By Chris Gray
Published: May 29, 2008
Hopefully this visit by Salt Lake City’s Band of Annuals will be a balm to soothe the recent tension between Texas and Utah. From the Jazz once again vanquishing the...
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Poison Pen Reading Series
This monthly happening offers a sampling of Houston’s literary scene
By Dusti Rhodes
Published: May 29, 2008
The monthly Poison Pen Reading Series offers the best place to see a mix of up-and-coming and well-seasoned local writers. With three books of poetry under her belt, Susan Wood...
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Dan Cummins
The comedian discusses issues with impatience, pop-up ads and lying carnivores
By Dusti Rhodes
Published: May 29, 2008
Dan Cummins doesn’t like to be interrupted when using public bathrooms. (Who does?) So when people keep jiggling the handle and knocking on the door of a locked,...
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Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
It’s meat pies for everyone in this dark, bloody musical
By Lee Williams
Published: May 29, 2008
Stephen Sondheim’s gorgeously disturbing Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street hits the stage with an astonishing score, strange, bloody story of revenge and, of...
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s Films at Discovery Green
Clips and short films from the National Baseball Hall of Fame show Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle and other greats on the big screen
By Julia Ramey
Published: May 29, 2008
Both über-jocks and film geeks will appreciate a collection of film clips from the vault of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, showing today as part of the Museum of Fine...
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“Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body”
You can discover the secrets of snot and other secretions at this icky exhibit
By Julia Youssefnia
Published: May 29, 2008
Did you know that fresh urine is cleaner than spit? That it’s also cleaner than the skin on your face? How about that people who live in big cities make more earwax than...
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“2008 Houston Area Exhibition”
16 artists represent the past four years of the city’s art scene
By Dusti Rhodes
Published: May 29, 2008
The “2008 Houston Area Exhibition” is a survey of the city’s art scene — narrowed down to 16 people. The quadrennial show at Blaffer Gallery features a...
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Graveyard BBQ
Winners of the 2005 “Be a Guitar Hero” contest, this four-piece dirtcore band features twang, sleaze and scantily clad dancers
By Chris Gray
Published: May 29, 2008
Guitar Hero is a rising tide that lifts all boats. It certainly raised the fortunes of the Waltham, Massachusetts, four-piece Graveyard BBQ. Winners of the 2005 “Be a...
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Korean Cinema Now (and Then)
Driving with My Wife’s Lover/ Aneeui aeineul mannada kicks off a film festival of restored classics and new hits
Published: May 29, 2008
Okay, so you think your wife is having an affair. What do you do? In Driving with My Wife’s Lover/Aneeui aeineul mannada, stamp maker Tae-han, not usually known as bold or...
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Jurassic Park
You’re in trouble when you have to ask, “Is that a meat-a-saurus?”
By Olivia Flores Alvarez
Published: May 29, 2008
Jurassic Park, the story of a dinosaur nature reserve gone amok, was meant to be a “don’t mess with Mother Nature because payback is a bitch” cautionary tale....
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Slant 8: Bold Asian American Images
Aurora Picture Show hosts a three-day festival with films by Soham Mehta, Joyce Wong, Alison Kobayashi, Nobu Adilman and others
By Julia Ramey
Published: May 29, 2008
Tired of YouTube, but still like your flicks in the five-minute range? Head to the Aurora Picture Show’s Slant 8: Bold Asian American Images, a program that features 11...
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