::World Affairs Council of Houston Presents:: The Putin Generation: How Russian Youth See Their World Ok, maybe you are not as fascinated with Russia as we are. Much so, to the point that a Tori Amos song spiraled us into a year long quest for researching the Romanovs and the mysterious rumors of Anastasia sightings worldwide. Ok, so maybe you're not the super Russia fan we are, but you gotta like Vodka, right? Right? Tonight's......

Houston World Affairs Council: Young Professionals Group Hosts International Celebration Ok, so we got your attention. Bono WON'T be in town tonight, however the Young Professionals Group of the Houston World Affairs Council WILL be sampling beverages used in celebratory toasts across the globe. And we think Bono would support that. (so sue us. no, really, don't.) Did you know, In Korea, the beverage Soju is made from rice and was first distilled around A.D.......

God Sleeps In Rwanda: Movie Screening & Lecture Tonight at the Holocaust Musuem (yes, Houston has one of the best in the country), The Houston World Affairs Council will present a free screening of "God Sleeps in Rwanda," a documentary film by Kimberlee Acquaro and Stacy Sherman and narrated by Rosario Dawson. The film was an Academy Award nominee for best documentary short film in 2005. Acquaro will be on hand to answer questions......

Each week, Houstonist highlights a few of the more interesting events going on in the city. Check back each day for more details. Is that so much to ask?! Monday, Jan 29 Movies Houstonians Love @ MFAH: Barbara Bush The Museum of Fine Arts' series, Movies Houstonians Love is back. The former First Lady kicks things off with a guest lecture preceeding her favorite movie,Life Is Beautiful directed by Roberto Benigni (Italy, 1997, 116......