Haley Kurisky

Buzz contributing writer Haley Kurisky enjoying Galveston with friends. In her 2016 article, Haley debunks myths about the safety of Galveston. (Photo: CSP Photography) 

Caroline Funderburk (left) and Haley Kurisky (right) enjoyed front-row seats at the East of Eado concert at White Oak Music Hall in early June. 

The Dragons exhibit at the Houston Zoo walks guests through folklore and pop culture as it recreates “famous” reptilian creatures on a mega scale. Pictured is Haley Kurisky, masked-up in front of a “water dragon.” 

Hiking and/or camping is a socially distanced activity perfect for close friends or family. Here, Haley is pictured on a recent camping trip near Austin. 

Haley Kurisky smiling by a bright pink favorite, “Azalea.”  

Haley Kurisky posing with the “Space City” part of the exhibit.  

The mini scene featuring the color “Wes Anderson” - Haley’s favorite. 

Haley Kurisky pays homage to some recent Houston restaurant closings, such as Américas, where she's celebrated many birthdays. Luckily, the famous tres leches cake can still be found at Churrascos.  

Haley Kurisky (pictured, on right, with her sister Holly) stands in front of a mural on the side of Carnegie Vanguard High School, taken on one of their recent “quarantine walks.” On every walk, Haley makes sure to wear a hat, sunglasses and tons of sunscreen.

Haley Kurisky was disappointed her favorite festival, Jazz Fest, was cancelled this year but she's glad fans still have to option to listen online and celebrate in spirit. Here, she's pictured with her sister, Holly, at the festival in 2017. 

(From left) Sarah Kubena, Ellie Smith and Haley Kurisky at the Saturday parade day party at the Tremont House. 

Pictured, outside the Tremont House, (from left) are Ellie Smith, Haley Kurisky, Sarah Kubena.

Writer Haley Kurisky - whose dress matched the theme of the party - entering the festivities. 

Haley Kurisky (on right) with her mom, Kay, at the Ball following the Coronation. The Duchesses' moms organize their daughters’ presentations.

Haley Kurisky, left, and Ellie Heinrich, right, pictured at St. John’s School for the Urban Harvest Sunday Supper in November 2019.

Haley Kurisky, pictured walking along Buffalo Bayou with the Houston skyline in the background.

Haley Kurisky pictured in front of the outdoor portion of the SkyWaves exhibit at River Oaks District. 

At the end of the exhibit, viewers can create their own iconic fashion photo against a backdrop. Pictured here is the writer in her own fashionable, courtroom-ready work outfit. 

Buzz writers Haley Kurisky (on left) and Pooja Salhotra (on right) met at RodeoHouston. 

Writer Haley Kurisky (on left) and Caroline Funderburk (on right), enjoyed the Kacey Musgraves show at the first night of the rodeo. 

Haley Kurisky, sits in one of Shelbi's artistic backdrops - a painted chair. 

One of Shelbi Nicole'ss pieces features a moveable paint roller, suspended from the ceiling. Guests can move the roller. 

Haley Kurisky, on left, and The Whimsy World creator and artist, Shelbi Nicole, on right, pose in front of two of her installments at the Pink Carpet Premiere. 

Haley Kurisky poses in front of her favorite color - pink - at the Pink Carpet Premiere for The Whimsy World. 

University of Houston law students Haley Kurisky and Lakshmi Achari (pictured here at Present Company) try new restaurants and bars in Houston for the new year. 

Haley Kurisky (on right) with her friend Caroline Funderburk pictured cheering on the Rockets this past fall at Toyota Center. 

2018 Rice graduates are pictured here during Halloween 2017 on the Montrose Bar Crawl. Costumes included an alien, a builder, Boo from Monster’s Inc., and Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. (From left) are Sam Ding, Renisa Ramnath, Hayley Clark, Julian Wilson, Haley Kurisky and Reika Wong. 

Haley Kurisky, our music guru, spotted a cool guitar store while traveling. 

Haley Kurisky (pictured, middle) with friends Reika Wong (left) and Damien Ng (right) at Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen were a must during the event.

Haley Kurisky is pictured here posing in front of the Houston skyline near Eleanor Tinsley Park. (Photo: Ellie Smith) 

(From left) Friends Hayley Clark, Haley Kurisky, Renisa Ramnath and Julian Wilson enjoyed the Thomas Rhett concert at RodeoHouston.

Haley Kurisky and Jake Nyquist enjoying the eats and entertainment at Opening Night of RodeoHouston.

Haley Kurisky (middle) with her parents (Kay, on left and George A. Kurisky, Jr., on right) at the party after the presentation at the Opera House on Saturday of the first weekend of Mardi Gras.

Haley Kurisky and Jake Nyquist taking a moment in front of all the floats before the parade began. 

Sisters Haley Kurisky and Holly Kurisky pose for a photo together under the Tremont House Mardi Gras Arch. 

(From left) Friends Caroline Funderburk, Haley Kurisky and Ellie Smith at the pre-party/champagne toast before the San Luis Salute.

Duchesses Haley Kurisky and Paige Raun on the float together before the main parade began. 

FLAVOR OF HOUSTON Over egg rolls, Rice University student Haley Kurisky, who blogs for The Buzz online, and Buzz dining columnist Dai Huynh discuss Houston’s restaurants at Viet Nom Noms, 5221 Bellaire Blvd. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)

Friends Haley Kurisky (on left) and Sarah Seong enjoying the Luke Bryan concert at the 2017 Houston Rodeo. 

Haley Kurisky and Jake Nyquist rooting for the Houston Astros at a game over the summer.  

Haley Kurisky, pictured here with friends at a recent music festival, Duncan Sunfest, on Rice's campus. (From left) Renisa Ramnath, Emily Rao, Adam Kassir, Haley Kurisky and Hayley Clark, all seniors at Rice University. 

Rice University senior and Buzz blogger Haley Kurisky, the daughter of Kathryn and George Kurisky

Friends Sarah Seong and Haley Kurisky, both Memorial High School alum, enjoyed throwing beads from a balcony at Galveston Mardi Gras. 

Haley Kurisky, pictured (on left) with Jake Nyquist (on right) and Max Helmerich, the lead singer of the band Wilderado (middle). 

Rice University student Haley Kurisky shares a list of gift ideas for college student this holiday season. She says one of her favorite gifts this year has been a bike - an easy, fun way to get around campus. 

Haley Kurisky (on left), pictured with her sister Holly in 2012, the first time they saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 

(From left) Nikki Denkler, Haley Kurisky and Kelly Denkler, all Memorial High School grads, enjoying ACL together. 

(From left) Sisters Holly and Haley Kurisky are pictured right before the initial downpour on Saturday occurred. 

(From left) Sisters Haley and Holly Kurisky attended the 2017 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. They saw Earth, Wind, and Fire as well as Stevie Wonder perform. 

Friends (from left) Haley Kurisky and Sarah Seong enjoyed the Luke Bryan concert at the Houston Rodeo & Livestock Show in March. 

Sisters (from left) Haley and Holly Kurisky at the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert. 

Haley Kurisky recently drove to San Antonio to see her favorite band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, perform. 

WILLY IS WATCHING Haley Kurisky, this article’s writer and a student at Rice University, stands next to “Willy’s Statue,” where the ashes of the murdered founder of Rice, William Marsh Rice, are buried.

Haley Kurisky (on left) with her roommate, Sierra Cowan, at a Rice football game. 

Haley Kurisky cheers for her favorite band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, on the 10th day of the Quebec City Music Festival.

Sisters Haley and Holly Kurisky enjoyed artists like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran and the Quebec City Music Festival while on vacation this summer.

Buzz contributing writer Haley Kurisky enjoying Galveston with friends. Nick Wolf, Sierra Cowan, Danna Ghafir, Charles Suave, Nataliya Charba.(Photo: CSP Photography) 

Haley Kurisky loves Houston's music scene. Here she's pictured (on right) with Texas folk-rock legend Joe Ely (on left) at a past concert. 

Haley Kurisky is pictured here wearing her favorite pair of shades in front of the skyline of one of her favorite cities, Barcelona. Barcelona has temperatures similar to Houston, so she wore sunscreen and sunglasses the entire time she was there. 

Haley Kurisky, a freshman at Rice University, creates her own designs on tennis shoes and gives the profits to the American Diabetes Association.