http://www.examiner.com/houston?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:52:46 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-26700-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Local-artist-Melinda-Patrick-opens-two-shows-in-one-day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Melinda Patrick began developing her art when she was a very young child. Her paintings are her vision of the places she loves, the colorful cityscapes and ordinary people that catch her eye. Recently two of Melinda's works were accepted... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:43:50 GMT Suzanne Buckland - Houston Art Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26700-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Local-artist-Melinda-Patrick-opens-two-shows-in-one-day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26822-Houston-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-AMAs-A-disappointment?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment This year's 2009 American Music Awards were anything but impressive. Janet Jackson opened the show with her much anticipated and "talked about" performance. The songs of the medley performed were "Control," "What have you... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:14:14 GMT Crystal Mata - Houston Music Scene Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26822-Houston-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-AMAs-A-disappointment?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Passive-Writing-Isnt-Evil?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Which of the following sentences is more interesting?   The room was dusty. Dust coated the room. How about this pair? His expression was one of terror. Fear burned in his eyes. The first sentence... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:04:18 GMT Teri Thackston - Houston Romance Novels Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Passive-Writing-Isnt-Evil?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-30411-Houston-Burlesque-Examiner~y2009m11d22-This-week-in-burlesque?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Here’s a tasty little sampler platter of some of the top dishes in this week’s burlesque buffet: Queen of British burlesque, Immodesty Blaize, announced her new movie, Burlesque Undressed will be hitting the big screen in January:... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:02:23 GMT Rebecca Hadley - Houston Burlesque Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30411-Houston-Burlesque-Examiner~y2009m11d22-This-week-in-burlesque?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-5390-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-New-Domestic-Trailer-for-Percy-Jackson--The-Olympians?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Some of you may have seen the new trailer for Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief if you attended New Moon this weekend. If you weren't one of the ones who contributed to that film's 140.7 million box office gross, well, you missed... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:53:52 GMT Travis Leamons - Houston Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5390-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-New-Domestic-Trailer-for-Percy-Jackson--The-Olympians?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-25389-Houston-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d21-In-conversation-with-Jane-Henschel?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Jane Henschel is an internationally renowned dramatic mezzo-soprano. Currently she is wowing audiences at Jones Hall in Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde running till November 22nd at Jones Hall. The production is also being recorded to be released... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:05:37 GMT Jake Johansen - Houston Opera Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25389-Houston-Opera-Examiner~y2009m11d21-In-conversation-with-Jane-Henschel?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29824-Houston-Theater-Insider-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Kick-off-the-holiday-season-with-the-Alley-Theatre?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Officially opening today (with a preview showing yesterday!), the Alley Theatre's annual holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas looks to be just as exciting as ever! The Alley has been producing this show for more than... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:24:12 GMT Gillian Kruse - Houston Theater Insider Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29824-Houston-Theater-Insider-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Kick-off-the-holiday-season-with-the-Alley-Theatre?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29705-Houston-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Who-will-benefit-from-less-Oprah?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment With Oprah stepping down from her talk show throne, who will benefit from her departure?  ABC will save some dough!  Although ABC has some big shoes to fill with 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' ending, they will be saving some money.  According... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:52:11 GMT Diane Marsalis - Houston TV Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29705-Houston-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Who-will-benefit-from-less-Oprah?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19554-Houston-Underground-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Michal-Jelonek-at-European-Woodstock?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Although there is no farmland in Europe called Woodstock (which is possibly not true, but let's assume it is), the festival is a gargantuan gathering every summer. In order to further please the burgeoning masses, the organizers are letting music fans... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:25:25 GMT Trevor J. Wallace - Houston Underground Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19554-Houston-Underground-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Michal-Jelonek-at-European-Woodstock?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-13982-Houston-Budget-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Forgotten-Gateway-opens-in-Galveston-bringing-a-budget-event-with-historical-impact?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Before Ellis Island processed it’s first immigrant, Galveston was the gateway to thousands of immigrants from 1845-1924. This often overlooked piece of history is about to be rediscovered with the opening of the Forgotten Gateway: Coming to... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:55:16 GMT Natalie Clark - Houston Budget Events Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13982-Houston-Budget-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Forgotten-Gateway-opens-in-Galveston-bringing-a-budget-event-with-historical-impact?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-28488-Houston-TV-News-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Thanks-Oprah-But-I-Think-Were-Going-To-Pass?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Word yesterday that Oprah Winfrey would be ending her long running talk show has not come as a shock to those who work in the television Industry. Without a doubt, Oprah has been the unlikely trailblazer of a TV format which even at the early stages... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:24:30 GMT Mark Garay - Houston TV News Industry Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28488-Houston-TV-News-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Thanks-Oprah-But-I-Think-Were-Going-To-Pass?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22589-Houston-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d20-WeekTwo-Impressions-V?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment To this point, my opinion regarding this sci-fi remake is in the critical minority. While I don’t think V is terrible, I’m far from blown away. The ratings for weeks 2 & 3, compared to the ratings for the pilot, suggest I’m not... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:39:10 GMT Rob Cox - Houston Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22589-Houston-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d20-WeekTwo-Impressions-V?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Visually-record-your-life-with-Shuttercal?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment For those of you who have a hard time keeping a journal, Shuttercal is your solution. It's a free, calendar-based photography project which allows you to document your life through your very own images. Not only is it a great means of recording... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:57:05 GMT Alexandra Gaisbauer - Houston Art Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1277-Houston-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Visually-record-your-life-with-Shuttercal?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-10653-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-DVD-review-My-Sisters-Keeper?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Synopsis ~ Sara and Brian Fitzgerald's life with their young son and their two-year-old daughter, Kate, is forever altered when they learn that Kate has leukemia.    The parents' only hope is to conceive another child, Anna, who is specifically... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:19:23 GMT Kyle Kinder - Houston Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10653-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-DVD-review-My-Sisters-Keeper?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26746-Houston-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Adios-Oprah?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment The Queen of Talk is ending her reign!  According to a statement released by the President of HARPO, she's announcing the major change tomorrow: Oprah will announce live on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' that she has decided to end what is arguably... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:59:13 GMT Karah Leigh - Houston Celebrity Headlines Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26746-Houston-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Adios-Oprah?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-30725-Houston-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lady-Gaga--Music-Games-and-Lyrics-on-Your-iPhone?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Even though Lady Gaga has yet to make a pass through the City of Houston, her new iPhone app is definitely one of the coolest and most innovative uses of mobile technology in the music industry. The often costume-clad glam star recently introduced... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:28:38 GMT Farrah Usmani - Houston Concerts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30725-Houston-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lady-Gaga--Music-Games-and-Lyrics-on-Your-iPhone?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Moon-the-Twilight-juggernaut-continues-unabated?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Judging from the crowd at last night's screening, Twilight series fans will be well pleased, well pleased indeed.  (And in a vote by applause (so to speak), Team Jacob carries the moment ~ my right ear is still ringing.) The Twilight Saga: New... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:38:48 GMT Lisa Elin - Houston Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4020-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Moon-the-Twilight-juggernaut-continues-unabated?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-3938-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Movie-releases-for-Nov-1521?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment The J.J. Abrams (producer of Lost and Cloverfield) directed and box office blockbuster Star Trek was released on DVD and Blu-ray this past Tuesday, November 17th. The film was released in two editions on DVD: the single disc edition and two-disc digital... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:53:58 GMT Chris Sawin - Houston Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3938-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Movie-releases-for-Nov-1521?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-10472-Houston-Metal-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Metal-festival-in-San-Antonio-Rites-of-Darkness?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Metal festivals used to be a yearly event where ten thousand metalheads and a few dozen bands would descend on Milwaukee and tear the place apart. Now they're more decentralized, and Texas has a few, but the latest to hit San Antonio is called the Rites... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:49:28 GMT Brett Stevens - Houston Metal Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10472-Houston-Metal-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Metal-festival-in-San-Antonio-Rites-of-Darkness?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Dana-Cooper-in-concert-at-the-ListeningRoom-this-Friday?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment Dana Cooper is best known among longtime Houstonians for his collaborations with Shake Russell that began in 1978 with the release of their album Songs On The Radio and included an appearance on Austin City Limits. While the two musicians continue... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:59:32 GMT David Sadof - Houston Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Dana-Cooper-in-concert-at-the-ListeningRoom-this-Friday?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Houston-Arts_and_Entertainment