By Johnny Trlica A lightly falling mist couldn’t dim the excitement of the grand opening of Montrose’s newest coffee stop. Café Bustelo, a new pop-up coffee/espresso shop opened on Tuesday morning, March 12, drawing throngs of curious java enthusiasts. There was an eclectic mix of local residents who strode over, University of St. Thomas professors

One of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park, is celebrating 48 years on Friday-Sunday March 29-31, 2019; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park will provide guests with the opportunity to take a vivid walk through the park, personally meet artists, view original works,

A.D. Players at The George and Artists Lounge Live are pleased to work together again after the success of A Bing Crosby Christmas and present to Houston audiences, Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland. A star is born as Emmy-nominee Angela Ingersoll celebrates American icon Judy Garland, as seen on PBS. Ingersoll won acclaim

| Pastor Diane McGehee walks the walk By Randall Jobe Bering United Methodist Church Pastor Diana McGehee begins each service with the proclamation that assures all attendees that “you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated.” Her words apply to gay and straight, bisexual and transgendered along with all colors of the rainbow, native

By Johnny Trlica Let the parade roll! “Twelfth Night,” a fundraiser thrown by Krewe of Olympus drew a large crowd on Saturday, January 12. A Mardi Gras theme of “Laisser Le Defile Rouler” welcomed the throngs of guests where they were greeted by Krewe members who served hors d’oeuvres and complimentary drinks. Bidding was fast

The 33rd Annual Texas Home & Garden Show, presented by Mattress Firm, returns to NRG Center February 8 through 10, just in time to get all your spring projects ready. From windows and doors to roofs and floors, this show covers more than 100,000 square feet, with more than a thousand products and services on hand

|A multi-media LGBTQ history experience By Randall Jobe Drag entertainer extraordinaire Naomi Sims stood on stage in a single spotlight at the Old Plantation Disco lip-syncing Diana Ross’ “Theme from Mahogany” which had become an often-requested signature performance. Her infamous feather-eyelashed ebony eyes spoke of a thousand triumphs and as many tragedies as the lyrics

By Randall Jobe Bobby Jo Valentine, a talented singer/songwriter brings his talents to Houston with a fan-funded concert benefitting HATCH. With roots deep in his Baptist upbringing, his songs are often inspirational, taking his own experiences and turning them into universal life themes. Taking time from his current tour, Valentine candidly answered questions for the

On Thursday, Oct. 11, the Montrose Center held its annual Out for Good Dinner in celebration of National Coming Out Day and the Center’s 40th anniversary. This year’s dinner was the largest in Center history, raising more than $225,000 with 550 guests in attendance. The funds will ensure that the Center continues providing vital services

By Joey Amato Christina Wells is a former winner of Pride Idol and is a fixture with Houston audiences and now with a much broader audience. She recently became a finalist on America’s Got Talent and was a favorite of Simon Cowell, who was always constructive, if brutally honest, in his assessment of her incredible