Thursday, December 20, 2001

Houston Culture

So, I've gotten a lot of comments about my letter to Brian. And I have a lot more things to add:

McGonigel's Mucky Duck: The premier location to see Celtic Bands. My favorite local Celtic Band? Clandestine!

notsuoh: An artsy club/coffeehouse locale on Main, next to The Hub. While I haven't been here myself, my friends rave about the coolness factor and said "You have to add this."

Bayou Bend: A collection of homes and gardens given by Miss Ima Hogg, daughter of a Texas governor. In the spring, this place is exquisite, with all of the blooming azaleas.

Theater District: I'm gonna have to quote an article in Texas Monthly: "Houston has a Theater District second only to New York City with its concentration of seats in one geographic area. Located downtown, the 17-block Theater District is home to eight performing arts organizations with more than 12,000 seats." The Alley, Theater Under the Stars, the Houston Ballet, the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Symphony, and the A.D. Players comprise the headliners of the Houston theater scene, plus many smaller dance and theater troops. I especially like the productions of DaCamera.

River Oaks 3: A beautiful cinema that shows mostly Indie and foreign films. I love coming here to see films... it has a wonderful atmosphere. Also, the area surrounding the theater is home to some of the most beautiful homes in the country. I love driving around, looking at all of the Christmas lights.

The Galleria: How could I forget this? Although most of the stores are a bit upscale, I love window-shopping in this amazing shoppying complex. And around the holidays, it's decorated beautifully.

The Richmond Strip: During the day, this area of Richmond is rather boring. But at night, during the weekends, it's home to drunken revelers, going from club to club. I'm not a big fan, but if it floats your boat...

Galveston: Although it's not the greatest beach, Galveston's Strand offers a good deal of enjoyment. Home to a lot of good restaurants and quaint shops, I enjoy visiting every once and a while.

Okay, that's it for now. If you have any more suggestions, feel free to email me. :)