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“In Houston, you never know what type of weather you will get in September,” said Tod Eason, the co-founder of Culturemap. Saturday, September 22, 2012, was one of those perfect days when Mother Nature gave her full cooperation for Culturemap’s 1st Annual Backyard Burger Grill-Off, benefitting Discovery Green.

Is it just us, or is Houston cracking down on the very businesses it depends on to grow its economy? Clubs and bars were hit with noise ordinances, and now they are targeting food trucks. Houston, I ask you, what did food trucks do to deserve this?

One of the things that we love about living in Houston is all the hidden gems. The Gingerbread Build-Off draws more attention to architectural firms in Houston. The Architecture Center Houston hosts this event. Hermann Square at City Hall was the perfect location to admire all the non-gingerbread buildings in Houston, too.

Haute Wheels Food Festival is a two-day event featuring local food trucks in one central location. We attended Sunday’s event only to be greeted by strong winds, thirty-five food trucks, and starving Houstonians ready to plunder. Festival highlights included a live music stage sponsored by Momentum Mini, water games for children, and a Beer and Wine Garden sponsored by HEB for older children.

Houston, Texas, joined the rest of the world in the March Against Monsanto and GMOs, which took place in 36 countries and over 250 cities. Dominick Hawkins, Jr. and Susie Hernandez organized Houston's peaceful protest, which started around 1:35 p.m. at the corner of Westheimer and Post Oak Blvd.

The Houston General Go Texan Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo hosts a Houston Championship Chili Cookoff at Traders Village. Chili cook teams across Southeast Texas competed for theHouston’s Best Chili Cook title.

What do you get when you combine New York neighborhood delis, sandwich shops, and corner stores with Hip-Hop culture? You get The Hip Hop Sandwich Shop! The Hip-Hop-Themed restaurant opened in Spring Hill, Florida, serving famous sandwiches New Yorkers enjoy, from Chopped Cheese to Tampa and Miami's Cuban Sandwiches.

Miguel’s Latin Market, a Specialty Grocery Store, is all about community and the people they serve. For over 18 years, you can find the most authentic offerings and freshest products at 2128 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida. When you walk into the store, the team is warm and friendly. Be prepared for a wide variety of authentic ingredients, meats, and specialty drinks that date back generations.

We wanted to learn more about a talented, little-known rapper we'd heard of, Matt Kelly, aka M5ive. We did not know what to expect from Matt on the interview day. We were skeptical and expected the stereotypical rapper bravado, but our preconceived notions of Southern rap artists went out the window when we met Matt.

Pie-eating contests, tug-of-war, and sack races were all part of the 5th Annual All Team Bash import tuner car meet, the largest car meet in Houston. There had to be more than 500 cars in attendance, or at least it felt like it. Maria, co-founder of All Team Bash, said, "Our goal and vision are to encourage team growth and the creation of new teams."

For one night, Fashion Studio transformed its store into a nightclub to showcase its clothing line with a house music-themed fashion show.

The 5th Annual Via Colori Street Painting Festival took place downtown Houston, benefiting The Center for Hearing and Speech, a non-profit organization founded in 1947 that serves over 4,000 Houstonians annually. The weather was perfect, and more than 200 artists showcased their talents, impressing the audience with their expertise and creativity.

For the past five decades, Autorama has rolled into Houston, Texas, on Thanksgiving weekend, giving passionate custom car enthusiasts something to do. The George R. Brown Convention Center hosted more than 600 cars, car auctions, and live demonstrations.

Red Bull not only gives you wings, but it also gives you the best lifestyle events on the planet. One of these events is Red Bull Thre3Style Massive, an extension of the brand's foundational event, Red Bull Thre3Style. Thre3Style is a global competition where DJs showcase their skills and battle their way to fame by rockin’ the dance floor. This international competition was held at Stereo Live in Houston.

What’s in a name? Space City, Houston, seemed the perfect match for the Radio Galaxy beings, who made it their home. These beings have three life forms: Space Bunny Jefferson, King Midas & DJ Cozmos. This friendly alien invasion unfolded at Avant Garden, in Montrose's trendy, artsy neighborhood. They blended in perfectly.