Houston Ballet's Spring Mixed Repertory Program: Journey with the Masters

Wortham Theater Center

05.30.13 - 06.09.13

From the banks of the Vltava River to the grandeur of a Russian palace to the rain drenched sidewalks of Central Park, the spring repertory program is a fantastic voyage led by the grand masters of

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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 ...

A Conversation between Shen Wei Dance Arts' Stephen Xue and Houston Ballet's Stanton Welch: "Dancing The Rite of Spring"

Houston Ballet Center for Dance

05.17.13

This conversation with Shen Wei Dance Arts' company manager Stephen Xue and Houston Ballet's artistic director Stanton Welch will focus on choreographing one of the most famous works perfor

Houston Baptist University presents "The Provost's Concert" with the University of Oklahoma Festival Ballet

04.20.13

In honor of HBU Provost John Mark Reynolds, the Department of Music will present a gala evening of music with Schola Cantorum, the Kerr High School Cambiata Orchestra and dancers from the Universit

Houston Ballet presents the 2013 Academy Spring Showcase

Wortham Theater Center

04.26.13 - 04.27.13

Houston Ballet presents the 2013 Academy Spring Showcase. Gifted young artists of Houston Ballet's professional training program will perform works that spotlight their talents. They will dance

Hough and Halkowich present "Vainglorious in April: A Funhouse of Vanity, Vaudeville and Love"

04.26.13 - 04.27.13

Melissa Hough and Oliver Halkowich, both dancers with Houston Ballet, present "Vainglorious in April" at the Photobooth on Montrose. The show is written, produced and choreographed by Hou

Houston Ballet presents Madame Butterfly

Miller Outdoor Theatre

05.10.13 - 05.12.13

Madame Butterfly, the story of a beautiful Japanese geisha who gives up her faith and her family to marry an American naval lieutenant, is at once compelling and heartbreaking. Set to Puccini's

Houston Repertoire Ballet's Spring Performances

04.26.13 - 04.27.13

The pre-professional ballet company in Northwest Houston presents two separate performances. The first, geared to more mature audiences, is "From Midsummer to Monochrome" (April 26-27, 7

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Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — with Rodeo fun & water training

By Joel Luks

02.20.13 | 5:16 pm

As the month of love nears its conclusion and the weather warms slightly, it's time to usher in one of the city's most wonderful traditions. Giddy up cowboys and cowgirls, it's rodeo se ...

Houston Ballet Dance Talk

Houston Ballet Center for Dance

02.26.13

Join Houston Ballet for a Dance Talk in which artistic director Stanton Welch interviews choreographer Edwaard Liang about Liang's new work for Houston Ballet, set to Italian composer Ezio Boss