Downtown and a Movie, Sept 18, 2009

A new downtown movie series presented by Downtown Magazine, Saint Arnold Brewing Company and other community partners. Houston Young Professionals for the Arts (HYPA) sponsors this funny film adaption starring Parker Posey. HYPA members will enjoy movie goodies and event is open to the public. About House of Yes Features Parker Posey, Freddie Prinze, Jr., [...]

Melody Ehsani

There are designers known for trends, and designers known for statements. Melody Ehsani is definitely using her medium to make a statement. Her shoes and accessories bring out the inner glamrockdiva in all of us, judging by her clientele. Erykah Badu and Rhianna are known for their risk-taking eye for style, but none of that [...]

Classic Face

One of the hottest looks this season is the Rhianna palette. Angela, a make-up artist with Nieman’s, gives some tips on how to achieve the look: The best way to create Rhianna’s look is to keep it very matte. Get the face ultra matte with oil control skincare and good powder, and then do a [...]

If You’re Not Here to Perform, Keep Yo Ass at Home

Some folks just know how to start a show. “We aint got midgets jumpin outta canyons and shit….we just some niggas rappin,” was the  irreverent standout statement of the three-man group Pac Div from Upland, California. Lyrics like “Pullin hoes since Bo Jackson was a Raider/I’m so player, think I might run for mayor” ran [...]

Those Who Create Are Rare

Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous. Therefore, the latter are stronger.- CoCo Chanel Shuffling through the crowd of a fashion show on Montrose, I bumped into a young lady that I’d met before at a past event. JeyFree caught my attention with her carefree style of dress, small barbell nose ring, [...]

Funk Revisited: Fort Knox Five

The funky Fort Knox Five have followed up their debut album Radio Free DC with a remixed version entitled, Radio Free DC, REMIXED. They have been in action since 2003 and this group of musicians consists of four members: Steve Raskin, Jon Horvath, Rob Myers and Sid Barcelona. They are based out of, Washington, D.C. [...]

The Male Intimacy Misconception

American culture has popularized the idea that the only intimacy that a man wishes to share with a woman is the kind that could theoretically lead to infection.  I speculate that there are two reasons for this.  First, try as they might, women simply have a poor understanding of men.  Therefore, classifying all men as [...]

Frankie Beverly + Maze at the Reliant Arena 11/7

They said it wouldn’t happen, but supergroup Frankie Beverly and Maze will be returning to Houston on Saturday, November 7 at the Reliant Arena. The group, more than two decades deep into the game, will be performing as a part of the Houston Music Festival. The festival will also feature Teena Marie and Babyface. Tickets [...]

Blink 182 Reunion at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 9/24

Blink 182 will finally reunite Septemeber 24 after a near decade long hiatus. The group will be accompanied by Fall Out Boy, Asher Roth and The All American-Rejects. Fans can expect to see bandmates Mark Hoppus (vocals, bass), Tom DeLonge (vocals, guitar) and Travis Barker (drums) return to the stage with the fervor of a group who has [...]

John Legend at Verizon Wireless Theater 9/30

John Legend will return to Houston late September to headline his tour sponsored by LiveNation. Legend is no stranger to the H, having performed at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo before, and this time proves to be just as enthralling as his previous performances. Show time is 8 p.m. and plenty of seats will be available. Tickets [...]