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Thursday, November 28, 2024 — Houston, TX

Magdalena Wistuba


NEWS 9/3/09 7:00pm

Houston Summer Fest a hot, sweaty success

Houston has a lot going for it: late-night dining options, world-class museums and, of course, Rice University. But let's face it - Houston ain't exactly hip. So when over 20,000 Houstonians came out of the air conditioning to dance under the blazing sun in a weekend jam-packed with both big-name and local bands, the city had a reason or two to celebrate.