The fascinating history of Houston’s iconic concert venue Anderson Fair
| September 15, 2025
anderson fair | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | houston businesses | houston history | houston venues | HTX | HTX-hardgate | live music venue | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
In Houston, we are fortunate to have widespread live music venues of every size and catering to every taste—and grandaddy of them all is Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, an oddly named listening room that since 1970 has hosted musical legends—and it’s still going strong.
How to celebrate 2025 Oktoberfest in Houston
| September 10, 2025
celebration | Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | oktoberfest | THINGS TO DO
Find authentic German beer gardens, bratwurst, live polka music, and traditional festivities at Houston’s 2025 Oktoberfest events.
9 Houston events to attend in September
| August 28, 2025
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As the weather starts to (hopefully) cool down, many Houstonians will be at NRG catching a football game, listening to jazz music at the Houston Jazz Festival, or attending a show at the Hobby Center. But if you’re trying to enjoy the last rays of summer, check out these nine upcoming events in Houston. Hotel […]
Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston
| August 27, 2025
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Gluten-free diners don’t need to take chances when it comes to Houston’s food scene. Here’s our guide for gluten-free dining in H-Town.
From New Orleans to Houston: Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later
| August 26, 2025
When cooking a New Orleans staple like gumbo, the first step is to make the roux, a process that requires the cook to meticulously stir a combination of flour and fat. The kitchen becomes hot and steamy as the mixture begins to boil, a savory and earthy scent setting the tone for a perfect stew. […]