Shelby's Social Diary

Marking end of an era, Houston Symphony Maestro's Wine Dinner is a sentimental affair

By Shelby Hodge

05.21.13 | 2:18 pm

Houston Symphony music director Hans Graf exited his post in grand style Sunday night, ending his tenure as the symphony's longest-serving music director amid a stage full of admiring fans. The ...

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Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events, including a historic goodbye

By Joel Luks

05.14.13 | 12:10 pm

On tap this week are Hans Graf's last performance as Houston Symphony's music director, a history boat tour, an artsy evening that raises awareness for breast cancer prevention, dance on wa ...

Houston Symphony ExxonMobil Summer Nights: "A Star Spangled Salute"

Miller Outdoor Theatre

07.04.13

Enjoy an evening with principal pops conductor Michael Krajewski and the Houston Symphony listening to patriotic, toe-tapping American music. Make sure to stay until the end for 1812 Overture&

Houston Symphony ExxonMobil Summer Nights

Miller Outdoor Theatre

06.22.13 - 06.29.13

Join Houston Symphony as it kicks off its Centennial Season with this traditional summer concert series featuring outstanding artists and conductors. This is a ticketed event for the covered se

Houston Symphony ExxonMobil Summer Nights Centennial Celebration

Miller Outdoor Theatre

06.21.13

The Miller mainstay kicks off Houston Symphony's Centennial Celebration with a Houston-centric concert featuring music from its inaugural season, cameos from famous Houstonians and a fireworks

Houston Symphony presents "Sounds Like Fun!"

Miller Outdoor Theatre

06.17.13

The Sounds Like Fun! series returns to Miller with a relaxed and dynamic music experience designed for the whole family.

A Gold Star for Hans

The most exclusive Walk of Fame ever? Houston music legend just the second honoree ever

By Joel Luks

05.01.13 | 11:42 am

As the role of music director at professional symphony orchestras has evolved to become not just the artistic voice but the father figure of these large ensembles, Hans Graf's 12-year tenure wi ...

Houston Symphony Young Professionals Backstage (YPB) "MozART + Mixers!"

Jones Hall

05.03.13

Join for the final YPB event of the 2012-13 season as the Houston Symphony performs Mozart's Symphony No. 40. Then take a quick shuttle ride or drive over to the Deborah Colton Gallery in Rice

Don't mess with Mother Nature

Rain can't dampen enthusiasm at first-ever "Bordeaux on the Bayou" mixer

By Joel Luks

04.14.13 | 12:00 pm

It was meant to be a picnic on the bayou, but as Houston Symphony League president Susan Osterberg wittingly noted, it had to be near the bayou. That's because Mother Nature risked turning last ...

Houston Symphony presents "Dinosaurs!"

Jones Hall

04.20.13 - 04.20.13

Led by associate conductor Robert Franz, the Houston Symphony will take audiences back to pre-historic times featuring pieces such as John Williams' Theme from Jurassic Park and Morton Gould