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Everyone’s heard of, and possibly shopped on, Black Friday. We all get Cyber Monday emails.
But have you taken part in Small Business Saturday, Museum Store Sunday, Giving Tuesday or Choose Women Wednesday?
The shorter timeframe between Thanksgivin…
Read MoreThe holiday season can be a crucial time for retailers, and this year is no exception.
Amid concerns over trade and the impact of tariffs, store closings and bankruptcies and the cost of keeping up with competitors — not to mention whether consumers …
Read MoreGood morning. Our annual fundraiser ends this weekend—so this is the last time we’ll be bringing it up. You can help keep the site running smoothly by donating, purchasing a t-shirt, or an umbrella. (I love seeing these around town!) Every year Matt and I are deeply humbled by the tremendous support of our readers. […]
Read MoreEditor’s Note: Jane Howze is flying around the world in 12 days with stops in Singapore, the Maldives and Dubai. This is the second part of a series. Those who travel frequently consider airports an indistinguishable means to an end. But not Singapore’…
Read MoreBlack Friday is unavoidable. Even for those who choose not to participate in the mass consumerism, the non stop marketing messages are sure to be received on some level. Black Friday may be the biggest shopping day of the year and the official kick off…
Read MoreSatisfy, 2229 San Felipe, will open on the first floor of San Felipe Place in spring 2020. The healthy eating concept comes from Grant Cooper and Charles Clark of Clark Cooper Concepts, with Houston restaurants Ibiza, Coppa Osteria, Punk’s Simple South…
Read MoreI have a confession. I am a lifelong Houstonian and I have never taken a bus anywhere. I’ve driven (obviously), walked, biked, taken cabs and Ubers, and even ridden the METRORail. But, I’ve never used METRO’s most used service, the bus. There’s no spec…
Read MoreHere’s a look at this weekend’s best culinary happenings: Black Friday Brunch All locations of Dish Society will be offering special Friday brunch for those who need a break from all the shopping. Guests can enjoy brunch from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., follo…
Read MoreFor the Texans, there’s always a little more juice around these Patriots games, even if they have yet to defeat them in Bill O’Brien’s run as head coach here. Hell, maybe it’s BECAUSE of that this time around, not in spite of it. For this Sunday, the p…
Read MoreHouston Symphony premieres Composer-In-Residence Jimmy López Bellido’s Symphony No. 2, Ad Astra, on Dec. 5, 7 and 8 at Jones Hall. Commissioned by the Houston Symphony, Ad Astra is the culmination of López’ third and final year as composer-in-residence…
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