My apologies for the delay. I’ve been battling a ton of computer issues this week in addition to recovering from the July 4th holiday. Obviously, I was unfortunately never able to post the special edition LOVIEE for July 4th. Hopefully this will not be an issue by the time the next major holiday rolls around.

I know I’m posting notice of at least a couple of these events with only a few hours notice, something I usually don’t do but made necessary by technical difficulties. Hopefully it will not be a problem in future weeks and months. Speaking of months, the monthly LOVIEE for July/early August is on its way as well.

Thursday 07-08

Sean Reefer & the Resin Valley Boys, Blanco’s, 3406 W. Alabama, 8pm, $8. Local honky-tonk/country band. 10-W27-1

Crochet & Cocktails, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 5216 Montrose, 6:30-8pm. 10-W27-2

Friday 07-09

Lightning Bolt/Indian Jewelry/The Guard, Khon’s, 2808 Milam, 8pm, $12. Lightning Bolt hails from Providence, Rhode Island, and plays sort of an experimental rock/metal/industrial style, vaguely similar to Front Line Assembly and Nine Inch Nails (and I do mean vaguely). 10-W27-3

OrqJam, Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, 6pm-?. Featuring The Mighty Orq, Nick Gaitan, and Tody Castillo. Benefiting Star of Hope and Chung Tai Zen Center. 10-W27-4

Opening Friday 07-09 and Continuing

The Big Show, Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main Street. Opening reception 6:30pm-8:30pm, show continues through August 7. 10-W27-5 / 10-LACBIG

Saturday 07-10

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Celebration, Tony Marron Park, 808 North York, 8-10pm, $10. Aurora Picture Show presents this rare film of Willie Nelson performing an Independence Day show in College Station in 1974. Postponed due to ground condition at venue (too muddy). 10-W27-6

Opening Saturday 07-10 and Continuing

ArtHouston, numerous local art galleries (see website for details), all day, free admission. Exhibitions include a wide range of work including abstract paintings, mixed media, sculptures, photography, and collage. Exhibitions continue through August 13. 10-ARTHOUSTON