Arts

The Write Stuff

Outspoken Houston performer lands prestigious national poetry award Outspoken Houston performer lands prestigious national poetry award By Holly Beretto

8.2.22  |  11:34 am

A local wordsmith has received one of the highest honors a writer can achieve. Outspoken Bean, the noted poet/spoken-word ...

un-common performance

Oscar-winning performer/rapper returns to Houston for symphony show Oscar-winning performer/rapper returns to Houston for symphony show By Craig D. Lindsey

7.27.22  |  4:52 pm

Oscar/Emmy/Grammy/Golden Globe-winning hip-hop artist, actor, activist, and lifelong Soulquarian (look it up) Common returns by popular demand ...

Totally Lit

Vibrant new art installation sprouts through summer at Avenida Houston Vibrant new art installation sprouts through summer at Avenida Houston

- Promoted -

7.27.22  |  2:10 pm

A new public art installation has sprung up at downtown Avenida Houston, and you're meant to play with it ...

out of the box

Menil Collection uncrates never-before-seen works by innovative artist Menil Collection uncrates never-before-seen works by innovative artist By Holly Beretto

7.21.22  |  4:02 pm

It was 2011 when the Menil Collection hosted the first-ever solo U.S. showing of works by artist Walter De ...

The Bard is back

Beloved Shakespeare festival stages return to Miller Outdoor Theatre Beloved Shakespeare festival stages return to Miller Outdoor Theatre By Holly Beretto

7.21.22  |  12:45 pm

Houstonians knows summer means shows under the stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre, with showcases of dance, theater, and eclectic performing ...

Gabriel Allon returns

Best-selling author Daniel Silva returns to Houston to talk new book Best-selling author Daniel Silva returns to Houston to talk new book By Holly Beretto

7.20.22  |  1:15 pm

Acclaimed author Daniel Silva's latest thriller, Portrait of an Unknown Woman, has just been released, and if the past ...

cloud strife chorus

Houston Symphony powers up performance of iconic video game's music Houston Symphony powers up performance of iconic video game's music By Steven Devadanam

7.19.22  |  6:21 pm

One of the most iconic video game franchises of all time is getting a big-stage, musical treatment. Houston Symphony and ...

front and center

Best-selling Houston author behind Netflix hit talks her newest book Best-selling Houston author behind Netflix hit talks her newest book By Natalie Harms

7.18.22  |  3:10 pm

If you were one of the millions who binged tons of comforting movies and TV shows amid the peak of ...

best july art

8 vivid and eye-catching July art events no Houstonian should miss 8 vivid and eye-catching July art events no Houstonian should miss By Tarra Gaines

7.15.22  |  10:32 am

This month offers plenty of cool art to see on those hottest of days. From ritual beauty to Texas state ...

back to ballet

Houston Ballet's new season features Neverland and a holiday classic Houston Ballet's new season features Neverland and a holiday classic By Steven Devadanam

7.14.22  |  1:01 pm

Fans of our beloved ballet can now book dates for fall’s most anticipated shows. Houston Ballet single tickets for ...

Book Smart

Beloved Texas Book Festival reveals star author lineup for 2022 Beloved Texas Book Festival reveals star author lineup for 2022 By Hannah J. Frías

7.14.22  |  9:15 am

After two years of virtual and hybrid programming, the Texas Book Festival is returning in full in-person force November 5 ...

grand appointment

Houston Grand Opera names new shepherd to groom young music stars Houston Grand Opera names new shepherd to groom young music stars By Steven Devadanam

7.11.22  |  7:35 pm

 A talented name in opera is set to lead Houston’s next generation of stars. Houston Grand Opera has announced ...

have a seat

Clever new interactive art exhibit helps Houstonians sit and reflect Clever new interactive art exhibit helps Houstonians sit and reflect By Whitney Wilson

7.7.22  |  5:42 pm

The downside of endless social media chatter and often-discouraging news is a void of self-discovery and thought-provoking realizations. The result ...

best summer theater

Houston's hottest theater openings spotlight Mean Girl summer and more Houston's hottest theater openings spotlight Mean Girl summer and more By Tarra Gaines

7.6.22  |  1:15 pm

As the days heat up, we’re ready for nights of the coolest live theater. From Shakespeare to beloved musicals ...

from nyc with love

New MFAH Judaica exhibit showcases works from famed NYC museum New MFAH Judaica exhibit showcases works from famed NYC museum By Holly Beretto

7.4.22  |  1:30 pm

Beginning with an exhibit this July, Houstonians will be able to see a striking collection of Judaica at the Museum ...

THE ROYAL TREATMENT

Houston's newest NYT-bestselling author reveals details on latest book Houston's newest NYT-bestselling author reveals details on latest book By Natalie Harms

7.4.22  |  10:15 am

Pull out your fascinators and tiaras — here’s your reason to have a royal summer. Houston-based author Katharine McGee has ...

Hitting the highest Notes

Houston-trained star makes history in Broadway's longest-running show Houston-trained star makes history in Broadway's longest-running show By Holly Beretto

7.1.22  |  2:12 pm

Rice student Kanisha Feliciano made history this week in one of Broadway's biggest hits. In New York City for ...

Never forget

Holocaust survivor's art paints familiar themes in new Houston exhibit Holocaust survivor's art paints familiar themes in new Houston exhibit By Holly Beretto

6.29.22  |  1:37 pm

On September 1, 1939 Adolph Hitler's forces swept into Poland, plunging Europe into war and establishing a reign of ...

game-changing donation

Alley Theatre's home to change name following $25M anonymous gift Alley Theatre's home to change name following $25M anonymous gift By Eric Sandler

6.28.22  |  5:11 pm

The building that houses one of Houston's premier arts institutions has a new name thanks to a generous benefactor ...