Houston Ballet Principal Dancer Amy Fote has, since joining the company in 2005, become a gem in Houston's dancing world. At the end of HB's performances of The Nutcracker in December, Fote will hang up her pointe shoes, and bid adieu to Houston audiences.

I recently had the pleasure of talking with Fote about her role at HB, her impending retirement, and what it feels like to be honored at this year's Jubliee of Dance (coming up on November 30). Below are some snippets from ...

Do you ever get stuck in the day-to-day doldrum of life and wonder "how did it get like this?" When did we get into the routine of work-home-work-home-work, and get ... BIG?

Well, Houston Downtown Alliance's business young professionals group Emerging Leaders has just the cure for you! In order to celebrate their first-ever gala, the group has taken to the Tom Hanks movie Big for inspiration.

As they're touting, "Unleash your inner child for an evening of carnival games, eats, drinks and ...

The 2012-2013 Theater District season is BACK - and we're kicking it off the best way we know how, during the 19th Annual Capital One Bank Theater District Open House! On Sunday, August 26, from Noon-4 p.m., check out what the downtown theater district groups have to offer in terms of programming and special ticket offers for the coming season.

One of the best aspects of TDOH (as us around the office like to call it), is the backstage access you get during the event. Take backstage ...

Are you a Houston-area intern or new graduate trying to figure out what's next or how to get more involved with like-minded people? Well have no fear! Emerging Leaders invites you to Networking 101: Step Into Houston's Real World on Wednesday, July 25 at the Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park. Learn tools to grow your network, nosh on light appetizers from BlackFinn American Grille and - for those over 21 - enjoy some delicious Saint Arnold's Beer.

Representatives ...