Arts

Curtain down

Houston's theater scene suffers closings, layoffs due to coronavirus Houston's theater scene suffers closings, layoffs due to coronavirus By Holly Beretto

3.23.20  |  9:15 am

The bad news came, at first, in a trickle. On March 17, Stages announced it was postponing and rescheduling much ...

Creativity Continues

Texas arts groups offering virtual access to music, museums, and more Texas arts groups offering virtual access to music, museums, and more By Lindsey Wilson

3.20.20  |  11:30 am

Everything's canceled, but that doesn't mean you're limited in what you can enjoy from home right now ...

art car weekend canceled

Iconic Houston art car parade weekend canceled due to coronavirus Iconic Houston art car parade weekend canceled due to coronavirus By Steven Devadanam

3.18.20  |  10:30 am

One of Houston’s most beloved, vibrant, and city-defining events has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic. The Houston Art ...

second act

Houston actors and designers may get unemployment amid coronavirus Houston actors and designers may get unemployment amid coronavirus By Holly Beretto

3.17.20  |  1:20 pm

Houston has been in tumult, following the ever-evolving news about the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Schools shuttered, employees were ...

Museum news

Texas art museum mounts first display of important Van Gogh paintings Texas art museum mounts first display of important Van Gogh paintings By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.11.20  |  1:58 pm

The Dallas Museum of Art is partnering with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to mount the first exhibition dedicated ...

best march art

12 vivid and eye-catching March art events no Houstonian should miss 12 vivid and eye-catching March art events no Houstonian should miss By Tarra Gaines

3.10.20  |  10:45 am

March brings photographic evidence of a picture-perfect time for Houston art lovers this month with the opening of Houston FotoFest ...

All-New Dance

Houston Ballet forges major milestone with 150th world premiere Houston Ballet forges major milestone with 150th world premiere

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3.4.20  |  12:30 pm

In what's already a landmark 50th season, Houston Ballet is ready to shatter records again by presenting its 150th ...

best march theater

10 must-see Houston stage shows for March tackle today's big issues 10 must-see Houston stage shows for March tackle today's big issues By Tarra Gaines

3.4.20  |  11:30 am

March springs forth an exciting lineup on contemporary stories for Houston live theater. We also get a bit political, as ...

Broadway in houston

Broadway at the Hobby Center showcases mean girls and more in 2020 Broadway at the Hobby Center showcases mean girls and more in 2020 By Tarra Gaines

3.3.20  |  11:00 am

It may be rodeo season in Houston, but in the Theater District, it’s all about season announcements — with a ...

Broadway in houston

How Come From Away turned a 9/11-inspired musical into beacon of hope How Come From Away turned a 9/11-inspired musical into beacon of hope By Meredith Rainey

3.2.20  |  12:00 pm

On September 11, 2001, more than 7,000 airline passengers were diverted to a tiny Newfoundland town in eastern Canada ...

Stages unloads an explosive new theater season of crowd-pleasing shows Stages unloads an explosive new theater season of crowd-pleasing shows By Tarra Gaines

2.25.20  |  5:05 pm

Stages has always laid claim as the Houston theater with some of the most varied and diverse season lineups. Every ...

best february art

11 eye-catching February art events no Houstonian should miss 11 eye-catching February art events no Houstonian should miss By Tarra Gaines

2.13.20  |  10:10 am

Spring might not have arrived yet, but art certainly blooms this February in Houston. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston ...

Fairytale Footwork

Houston Ballet awakens royal masterpiece as part of 50th season Houston Ballet awakens royal masterpiece as part of 50th season

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2.12.20  |  12:00 pm

Recognized as one of the crowning achievements of classical ballet, Ben Stevenson's The Sleeping Beauty is a Houston Ballet ...

power and soul

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston showcases portraits of black power Museum of Fine Arts, Houston showcases portraits of black power By Craig D. Lindsey

2.12.20  |  10:40 am

In April, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will showcase a colorful dose of soul.  “Soul of a Nation: Art ...

soldiers' tales in three parts

3 Houston theaters unite to share stories of America's military heroes 3 Houston theaters unite to share stories of America's military heroes By Holly Beretto

2.11.20  |  2:52 pm

Beginning this month, Houston audiences will be able to see a level of collaboration between three theater companies — Main Street ...

best february theater

Houston's 11 must-see stage shows for February embrace love and drama Houston's 11 must-see stage shows for February embrace love and drama By Tarra Gaines

2.5.20  |  12:47 pm

Love is in the air this February onstage in Houston, but if you’re looking for some feel-good musicals or ...

a seismique blast

Spacey new 'intergalactic playground' museum touches down in Houston Spacey new 'intergalactic playground' museum touches down in Houston By Steven Devadanam

2.4.20  |  11:35 am

An innovative and game-changing new “intergalactic playground” — with a focus on science and space — is touching down in Houston. Seismique ...

The First Rainbow Coalition

Texas filmmaker spotlights gritty struggle for equality in new film Texas filmmaker spotlights gritty struggle for equality in new film By Craig D. Lindsey

1.27.20  |  12:52 pm

This week, Channel 8, Houston's PBS station, will air The First Rainbow Coalition, an hour-length documentary on the young ...

the obamas are coming to houston

Famed Barack and Michelle Obama portraits head to Houston at MFAH Famed Barack and Michelle Obama portraits head to Houston at MFAH By Tarra Gaines

1.23.20  |  11:23 am

Get ready, Houston: The Obamas are on the move and will be making H-Town a temporary home in 2022 at ...