The Review is In

Sarah Rothenberg unravels darkness of human psyche in love-obsessed multimedia spectacle

By Joel Luks

05.06.13 | 1:46 pm

Consider the binary qualities of the symbol of a window. Peer outside and it acts as a portal for a world that's within reach, yet somehow untouchable. Peep inside and you become a voyeur, a st ...

Are you sane enough?

Inside the mind of an obsessed lover: Da Camera's multimedia world premiere is an art orgasm

By Joel Luks

05.03.13 | 11:16 am

It wasn't one of the finest moments in my life. But surely it was a defining one — and I'm certain you've gone through it, too. An obsession with unrequited love. You know ...

Shelby's Social Diary

Best wardrobe switch ever? It's one woman, two spectacular gowns at Rolling Stone rocking bash

By Shelby Hodge

03.08.13 | 3:32 pm

Chairing a gala that has a split personality — a sedate seated dinner followed by a rocking after party — calls for wardrobe creativity. Just ask Ann Short, who chaired "Cabaret Da ...

Calendar Closeup

Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — indoor biking included

By Joel Luks

02.27.13 | 10:42 am

What's going on this week is a melange of fresh opera, sporty events that support good doers, a funky costume party, a classy gala and a wine dinner. I can be of further assistance: Click o ...

Da Camera presents the world premiere of Sarah Rothenberg's In the Garden of Dreams

Wortham Theater Center

05.03.13 - 05.04.13

For the finale of its 25th Anniversary season, Da Camera presents the world premiere of Sarah Rothenberg's In the Garden of Dreams. The worlds of music, art, theater and ideas meet in this new

Let them listen to Bach

Connecting the notes: Da Camera's 25th anniversary show brings creative music and cake together

By Joel Luks

09.28.12 | 11:17 am

Over that past 25 years, Da Camera of Houston's artistic director and founder Sarah Rothenberg has conceived a je ne sais quoi approach to programming music that's akin to a brilliant ...

Art Party

Young Professionals turn a ballet stage into a Michael Jackson dance party — Thriller mob included

By Joel Luks

08.28.12 | 11:02 pm

The stage of the Houston Ballet Center for Dance's black box theater was home to a different type of artsy gathering Saturday night. It may be where the company refines its gestures, but on thi ...

Paris is always a good idea

What would Debussy do with a camera phone? Da Camera's most excellent adventure offers clues

By Joel Luks

03.19.12 | 6:00 am

If Debussy were alive today, would he embrace the musical world he helped create? It's not often that I think of such unanswerable conundrums during a performance. But as Da Camera' ...

Where People and Music Meet

Da Camera celebrates 25th season with John Cage, Cassandra Wilson & Shostakovich cycle

By Joel Luks

03.05.12 | 6:00 am

On tap for Da Camera of Houston's 2012-13 season: Cassandra Wilson, three world premieres, the beginning of the Shostakovich string quartet cycle, a self-produced multimedia show, gospel, an ho ...

Sacré Bleu!

Sublime composer by day, French adulterer by night: Da Camera gets intimate with Debussy & friends

By Joel Luks

03.02.12 | 12:42 pm

I say Claude Debussy, you say . . . Rather than hazarding a guess, I posted this question on social media with hopes it would uncover how today's zeitgeist views the Saint-Ge ...