Susie Tommaney
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Preservation Houston Lets Us Revisit Houston's Past During Good Brick Tour
For each Magic Island or Astrodome that has been saved from the wrecking ball, there are dozens of other iconic Houston properties that live on only through photos and memories. Preservation Houston, our city's non-profit historic preservation advocacy and education group, understands the value in saving older structures. Its annual... → Read More
Things To Do: Best Bets for a Great Weekend in Houston, September 27-29, 2019
Music aficionados can choose from iconic '60s music or compositions inspired by the moon and stars; while nature lovers can pick up a few native plants, learn about birds of prey, or kayak along Greens Bayou. Rounding out the weekend are dance, a short film festival, an antique pop-up sale,... → Read More
Creativity and Joy Shine Through at the 2019 Weird Homes Tour Houston
Within the hallowed halls of a museum, it's nice to appreciate a single object, think about its composition and theme, and move on to the next painting in the gallery space. But there's also something incredibly exciting about viewing collections of art in jumbled abundance, layered and interacting in such... → Read More
Losing a Loved One is Hard Enough, But It Doesn't Have to Be Expensive
There's a hefty price tag attached to the most important milestones in life. When it comes to funerals, we've all been scared by those TV ads for final expense insurance, but death arrangements don't have to break the bank. Whether you're planning ahead as part of your own estate planning, or grieving the loss of a... → Read More
Things To Do: Best Bets for a Great Weekend in Houston, September 19-22, 2019
Jeff Goldblum in concert, Bill Maher on satire, and the late Robert Frank on film are just a few of the stellar events this weekend in Houston. We're also still celebrating the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing with iconic and new art at the Moody Center for the Arts, and out of this world music by WindSync.... → Read More
Tour Sleek and Sophisticated Abodes on the MA+DS Modern Home Tour
What's your personal architectural style? We expect there will be a few more converts to the clean lines of modern architecture after this weekend's Ninth Annual Houston Modern Home Tour. Presented by the Modern Architecture + Design Society, the event attracts those who are thinking about building new, as well as... → Read More
Australia's Ancient History is Preserved by Contemporary Artists in "Mapa Wiya"
On a continent that at one time supported 500 different language groups, and with 50,000 years of history, the narrative of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has been preserved through songs, performances, oral histories, sculptures and paintings. View their stories through the eyes of contemporary... → Read More
Things To Do: Best Bets for a Great Weekend in Houston, September 12-15, 2019
All eyes are on Houston this Thursday with the Democratic debates, but that's just the opening volley for this weekend in Houston. We've got the "David Beckham of polo" coming for the International Cup, more than a few theater offerings, and Paul Anka kicking off the 125th season for The Grand 1894 Opera House. → Read More
Get the Deets on Texodus, Pelosi and POTUS Wannabes at Texas Tribune Fest
The Texas Tribune Festival lets us meet the names that crawl across our news feed, look 'em in the eye, and decide for ourselves whether they're full of it or genuinely speaking from the heart. Saturday's Open Congress is free and open to all, while badge-holders can hear from presidential candidates William Weld,... → Read More
Houston By the Neighborhood: The Livin' is Easy in Summerwood-Lakeshore
Discover convenience and waterfront living in the Summerwood-Lakeshore market area, with many homes backing up to Lake Houston and recreational amenities like boathouses, jet ski lifts, summer cottages and fishing piers, not to mention the herds of deer crossing the road. Located about 30 minutes northeast of downtown, and with... → Read More
Things to Do: Hispanic Heritage, Mexican Independence, and Día de los Muertos
With National Hispanic Heritage Month kicking off September 15, Mexican Independence Day being celebrated on September 16, and key performances planned at some of our favorite venues around town, the months ahead give Houstonians the opportunity to experience and share the rich traditions found in Latin culture. → Read More
Things To Do: Best Bets for a Great Weekend in Houston, September 5-8, 2019
Houston Ballet kicks off its 50th anniversary season with the supernatural Giselle, the Houston Equity Festival explores the human connection in Wit, and Broadway powerhouse Kristin Chenoweth headlines NPR's Ask Me Another. Rounding out this weekend in Houston is an expo for indie gamers and designers, a doo-wop... → Read More
Deep Fried Rodents and Other Foods We Just Don't Eat 'Round Here
After a video went viral of a mouse hopping into a deep fryer at a Bastrop area Whataburger, it begs the question: Why are Americans so grossed out about eating rodents? It's a sustainable protein in other parts of the world. → Read More
Find Luxe Living and High Walk Scores® in the Upper Kirby Market Area
Imagine never leaving your neighborhood yet being able to dine at a different restaurant every night of the month. That's one of the bonuses about living in the Upper Kirby market area, with a Walk Score® of 91 and proximity to Pondicheri, Carrabba's, Paulie's, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Torchy's Tacos, Chuy's, Giacomo's... → Read More
September Art Shows: Urban Legend, Ground Zero and Prisoner of Love
Between upcoming museum exhibitions that cover everything from murals to American Sign Language and Aboriginal art, to local gallery openings and even a few out of town offerings, September is the month to get out and see what's happening on the local art scene. Dig deeper to learn how the... → Read More
Remembering Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist Neal Casal
The music world was shocked by the unexpected news of the death of singer-songwriter and veteran folk guitarist Neal Casal on Monday at the age of 50. Casal checked in with contributor Bob Ruggiero earlier this year before their gig at Last Concert Café and, at the time, Casal was up about the group's dance-band vibe. → Read More
Get Moving at Discovery Green With a New Season of "Healthy Living in the Park"
September kicks off a new season of "Healthy Living in the Park" activities at Discovery Green. Enjoy kayak rides, parkour, yoga, meditation, Zumba, tai chi and more. → Read More
Houston By the Neighborhood: Find Golf Course Living in Sugar Land East
The land of sugar is vast and mighty, with MLS market areas for west, south and north neighborhoods, but this week we're taking a look at Sugar Land East, a community rich with green spaces and roughly bordered by the Southwest Freeway, Highway 6 and Highway 90 Alternate. It's also home to both Sugar Creek Country... → Read More
Things To Do: Best Bets for a Great Weekend in Houston, August 16-18, 2019
Anything can happen in this alternate universe we call Houston when Kofi Kingston mysteriously changes his birthplace from Jamaica to Ghana, Hamlet's grieving prince moves from Denmark to Lagos, and the North Houston Bikepark takes on a new name before its grand opening. Rounding out the weekend is a performance by Mingus... → Read More
What Happens After a Playwright Shuffles Off This Mortal Coil?
Döstädning is the process of slowly decluttering so that your death isn't a burden for those you leave behind. As a three-time winner of "being left behind" with a messy estate to clean up, I've become a huge advocate of Swedish death cleaning. Sure, the laws of reproduction mean we're only issued... → Read More