Life + Arts
Lana Del Rey’s debut ‘Born’ to be criticized
There is always hype surrounding an artist when they are coming out with a debut album. “Born to Die”, the first album released by Lana Del Rey (Elizabeth Grant), saw a massive wave of...
Workshop takes students to task on goals
“Food for Thought,” a series of workshops by UH’s Counseling and Psychological Services, starts today and is focused on helping students work on their 2012 goals. The first workshop, “Step-by-Step Plan to Setting and Achieving...
Anticipated debut album from Lana Del Rey finally out today
With Internet buzz and a highly scrutinized appearance on Saturday Night Live, Lana Del Rey’s debut album, “Born to Die,” has become one of the most anticipated of the season — even if it...
Houston’s own Buxton releases debut album, gears up for official release
The Internet has also been abuzz with the musical stylings of Houston’s own Buxton. At a “listening party” on Friday for the band’s debut album, “Nothing Here Seems Strange,” the ensemble played to a packed...
Art Across Campus: Double Physichromie
Designed from across the pond and fabricated in Houston, “Double Physichromie” is the product of kinetic artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, whose work was on exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, early last year. Cruz-Diez...
‘Tails’ shot down in both story, acting
In World War II, a crew of African-American fighter pilots was kept from their full potential due to segregation but was finally given a chance to show their worth. The film “Red Tails” had the...
Hold off on latest taco craze
For the longest time, all I heard about was Torchy’s Tacos and how great this Austin-based taco place is. When I heard that they had opened a location in Houston, I knew I had...
Dance DJ performs solid set
By now we have heard the famous top 40 track by Rihanna, “We Found Love.” The creator of this latest dance anthem is Calvin Harris, a world famous disc jockey, singer-songwriter and record producer. He...
Oscars stick with current faves
The nominations for the 84th Annual Academy Awards were announced early Tuesday morning, ending speculations on the nominations and kicking off the speculation on who will actually win the award. With the caliber of...
Weekend: Moores opens two operas
Moores Opera House is kicking off the second half of its season by presenting two operas this weekend for its American Opera Festival. “Tartuffe,” an opera based on the play by Molière and with music...
