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After four seasons on Miami's famed South Beach, one of my favorite primetime tv shows, Nip/Tuck returns Tuesday, October 23rd newly transformed into Nip/Tuck Hollywood. Dr's Christian Troy & Sean McNamara relocate McNamara/Troy, their uber-successful plastic surgeon practice from the city of shallow souls to the city of the angelically self-conscious. With Hollywood mavens like Madonna & Nicole Kidman set to make appearances, it should make for a fantastically cutting fifth season.

For ...

Now in its 11th year, the Houston Gay & Lesbian Film Festival has morphed into QFest, a showcase of some of the hottest gay, lesbian, bisexual, & transgendered films around Houston. Showing from September 20th - 24th at Angelika Film Center (510 Texas) will be seven features, six documentaries, three late-night flicks, two to open & close, & one international fete.

Two I'm looking forward to checking out: The DL Chronicles, which shows ...

Even though this exhibition has been on view since July 20th, yesterday my schedule  finally allotted me time to check it out. If you're like me--a fan of urban music & vinyl records (the exhibit has over 1,000), you must check out Perspectives 157: Xaviera Simmons on view at The Contemporary Arts Museum's Zilka Gallery (5216 Montrose) until Sunday, September 16th. Admission to the museum is always ...

If you love dogs, bring 'em to DogFest 2007, Saturday, September 29th at Juergens Park in Tomball from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and show 'em puppy love!

DogFest 2007, a dog camp for our canine friends, connects dog owners with services, businesses and organizations made especially for dogs. The event sponsor, Pet Tutor, trains pets by educating the owners with agility demos, doggie massages, vaccinations, micro chipping on the cheap, raffles, ...

Come and listen to the heart-pounding, energetic sounds of Kaminari Taiko at the 11th Annual Houston Grand Taiko Festival, September 28th and 29th at 7:30 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. No tickets required, free parking, and free admission.

Two-and-half hours of the centuries-old Japanese tradition of taiko drumming, which is a combination of high energy movements and heavy percussions, is a wonderful sight to ...

Think you have what it takes to make a crowd laugh? Prove it! Monday's is Open Mic Night at Laff Stop Comedy Club (new location, 526 Waugh Dr). Said to be one of the best open mics in the country, & with NBC, MTV, Comedy Central, HBO & the Montreal Comedy Festival all scheduling their yearly talent searches here, I'd beg for anyone to ...

Come September 13th thru 15th, Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods (2410 Smith St, downtown) will host their Fourth Annual Wine & Cheese Festival. Spec's is the place for anything wine, beer, liquor, or cheese.  

They'll be samplings, wine pairings, & free tastings.

The event is FREE. It'll go on from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.

Visit Spec's online at http://www.specsonline.com/index.html

- WanderinNomad

Sponsored by Radio One, Family Fun Day in Park is the perfect end to the summer. Being that school just started (in Houston at least) here's a chance to enjoy the kids before all the homework, school projects, teacher/parent conferences gets well under way. In addition to soul singer, Angie Stone & R&B crooner, Charlie Wilson; R&B sensation, Mario and gospel artists Trin-i-tee 5:7 have been slated to perform. ...

In support of his latest cd, Ear Drum, the only true hip hip artist left, Talib Kweli will be in the building at Warehouse LIVE! (813 St. Emanuel), Saturday, September 15th. One hitch, to gain entry you must R.S.V.P. SCIONEVENTS.com. Sorry kiddies, 21 & up. Doors open at eight; show starts at nine.

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Talib Kweli

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Want to learn how to skydive? Skydive Spaceland (16111 FM 521, Rosharon TX) is the place to go! Located about 30 miles south of Houston, the facility is offering a new program: get your skydiving license in a week!

The week-long program includes 18 Skydiver Training Program jumps with highly experienced instructors & five solo skydives with gear rental. The cost is substantial at $2,007 (for a package like this ...