Day: June 15, 2007

Searching for Culture in Houston

Our move to Texas is still months away but I am cruising the web for places of interest in Houston. I feel like by the time we get there I’ll be pretty well schooled in the city’s attractions.

One source for unique Houston locations is Hot Town, Cool City. Included is a map ( I *heart* maps), links to the locations, and a trailer to a movie of the same name as the site.

http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=704096850860276417&hl=en

“Houston’s people are not just friendly —they are intimate —the City and its people are intimate, passionate, and diverse. It is the power of these qualities which makes Houston a COOL CITY. The passions of artists, chefs, philanthropists, business owners, and individuals have built a city of hidden gems that are right out in the open. When we read between the lines defined by the freeways we find a treasure map, with those gems waiting to be discovered.”

The Aurora Picture Show looks like a great arts movie venue. The preview got me intrigued, and isn’t that what the movie is for! Its seems like a big ra-ra-cheerleader lovefest, but that’s okay. It’s nice to see people enthused about their city and for good reasons.

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Also found, this great picture of Houston at night.

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Foggy Lady, originally uploaded by Erci.

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My Houston Google Map
Houston – a photoset on Flickr
Flickr: Photos tagged with nationalmuseumoffuneralhistory