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Galveston is tickling the ‘Hale’ out of the ivories
By Forest Riggs Galvestonians love music, especially live music and even more when it comes from a piano! Chances are, if you have sat in the Tremont House sipping the
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Shop Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion offers art, music and more
Abstract art, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and wooden treasure boxes are just a few of the unique items you’ll find at this year’s Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October
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Natasha Rothwell Is Here to School the World
‘Love, Simon’ star on her breakout role as a gay-supportive teacher and why the LGBTQ community loves the ladies of Insecure By Chris Azzopardi Oh, sure, actress Natasha Rothwell’s scene-stealing
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Creep of the Week: Brett Kavanaugh…again
By D’Anne Witkowski Well, gay sex was decriminalized in India, so that’s great news. For those of you saying, “Well it’s about TIME, India!†I’d like to remind you that
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The Bug is squashed, Cruz/O’Rourke to debate and other top stories
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: Nothing lasts forever, or so the saying goes. The Houston Oilers said goodbye to the Bayou City years ago. Meteor, F Bar and the Montrose Mining
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Swimming, skeletons, and a slice of Houston theater history
By Randall Jobe  Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) recently celebrated Always…Patsy Cline’s 30th anniversary with two performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre, presented by Stages Repertory Theatre, directed by artistic director
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Tony’s Corner Pocket cares
Tony’s Corner Pocket, a favorite neighborhood bar located at 817 W. Dallas, not only cares, but also shares and works to make Houston’s LGBTQ community stronger and better than ever.
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Experience the best art festival in downtown Houston
One of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the United States is celebrating 47 years since the founding of the Westheimer Art Festival. Now known as Bayou City Art
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Perfect Balance: Spicy casserole and sweet cobbler
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Hello again, STAR readers! For this issue, I’ve got some interesting dishes for you that fit the fall weather that is coming on. First,
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This and That
By Jim Ayres Props to Postino I’m thrilled that Postino is making its second Houston home at the site of the former Montrose Mining Company (805 Pacific). For months the
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A year later, Galveston still remembers Glen Campbell
By Forest Riggs There are songs and then there are songs. With time and popularity, some become iconic and an integral part of popular culture. When young songwriter Jimmy Webb
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Documentary Now! loves Company
By Romeo San Vicente We see you out there, those of you devoted to Documentary Now! You’re not the mainstream TV viewer, to be sure, but you know a good