Arts

takin' it to the streets

Art of Banksy draws up immersive Houston event with signature secrecy Art of Banksy draws up immersive Houston event with signature secrecy By Alex Bentley

5.24.22  |  9:55 am

Street artist Banksy has always been known for his secrecy, and Houston will get a taste of that when the ...

Big sale in the Big Apple

Texan benefactor’s art collection nabs $363.1M at Christie's auction Texan benefactor’s art collection nabs $363.1M at Christie's auction By John Egan

5.19.22  |  2:24 pm

A dozen pieces of art from the collection of the late Texas philanthropist Anne Hendricks Bass fetched a whopping $363 ...

this is a simulation

Creative Houston art duo unveils dreamy tech world in downtown Creative Houston art duo unveils dreamy tech world in downtown By Steven Devadanam

5.18.22  |  6:00 am

A clever, Houston-based duo has unveiled a new digital art experience at downtown’s hottest hub. Creative technologist Billy Baccam ...

made in texas

Houston author thrills readers with 2 hot new titles set in Texas Houston author thrills readers with 2 hot new titles set in Texas By Natalie Harms

5.17.22  |  4:00 pm

After her author debut last year, Houstonian Ashley Winstead is bookending her summer with two new releases — two books that ...

Keep Texas Beautiful

Stunning new wildlife film inspires Texans to keep Texas beautiful Stunning new wildlife film inspires Texans to keep Texas beautiful By Hannah J. Phillips

5.16.22  |  4:30 pm

Move over David Attenborough and Barack Obama, there’s a new wildlife narrator on the job, and he’s here ...

Imagination station

Wildly popular immersive arts venture Meow Wolf to open Houston portal Wildly popular immersive arts venture Meow Wolf to open Houston portal By Chantal Rice

5.11.22  |  5:10 pm

The mesmerizing Santa Fe-based interactive adventure known for enchanting art lovers and amusement zealots with its mind-bending immersive experiences is ...

pinchas for perlman

Acclaimed violinist steps up for Itzhak Perlman at Houston Symphony Acclaimed violinist steps up for Itzhak Perlman at Houston Symphony By Steven Devadanam

5.11.22  |  3:05 pm

Classical music fans who were ready to catch globally renowned conductor and violinist Itzhak Perlman — who has canceled his show ...

bravo, Margaret!

Houston Ballet renames its home in honor of legendary local benefactor Houston Ballet renames its home in honor of legendary local benefactor By Steven Devadanam

5.10.22  |  6:21 pm

A hallmark of dance and the arts now has a new name, one that honors a tireless benefactor. Houston Ballet ...

best may art

10 vivid and eye-catching May art events no Houstonian should miss 10 vivid and eye-catching May art events no Houstonian should miss By Tarra Gaines

5.10.22  |  11:31 am

In one of the most eclectic visual art months in recent memories, look for art of the birds, bees, and ...

best may theater

12 best Houston plays + performances showcase world premieres, more 12 best Houston plays + performances showcase world premieres, more By Tarra Gaines

5.6.22  |  11:30 am

Houston theaters wind down and end their 2021-2022 seasons this month with quite the dramatic bang. With half our must-see ...

wherefore art thou?

Houston Grand Opera stages outdoor performance of Shakespearean gem Houston Grand Opera stages outdoor performance of Shakespearean gem By Steven Devadanam

5.5.22  |  6:03 pm

Typically, opera fans have to pack the Wortham Theater Center to enjoy a show. But now, Houston Grand Opera is ...

Just One Bite

Camila Alves McConaughey dishes on best-selling book Just Try One Bite Camila Alves McConaughey dishes on best-selling book Just Try One Bite By Hannah J. Phillips

4.29.22  |  1:50 pm

Dedicated mother, healthy eating advocate, entrepreneur, and wife of Austin’s own Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves McConaughey ...

doing pam proud

Prolific Houston celebrity photographer gets her due in new UH show Prolific Houston celebrity photographer gets her due in new UH show By Steven Devadanam

4.21.22  |  6:17 pm

Few Houston-area photographers have made the kind of mark as Pam Francis. The Houston native shot countless, iconic celebrities in ...

On Pointe

Houston Ballet pirouettes with vibrant NYC collab + rarely seen gem Houston Ballet pirouettes with vibrant NYC collab + rarely seen gem By Holly Beretto

4.19.22  |  9:18 am

Continued shipping issues and port delays have affected virtually everything over the last year — and the Houston Ballet is no ...

legendary visit

Acclaimed River Oaks gallery showcases iconic Latin American artist Acclaimed River Oaks gallery showcases iconic Latin American artist By Steven Devadanam

4.18.22  |  4:30 pm

Art aficionados — especially those familiar with Latin American art — no doubt know the name Fernando Botero. Indeed, the iconic Colombian ...

bravo!

Broadway at the Hobby Center showcases can't-miss hits in new season Broadway at the Hobby Center showcases can't-miss hits in new season By Holly Beretto

4.15.22  |  11:47 am

Some Broadway megahits are hitting the Bayou City next year, including the Aaron Sorkin-written To Kill A Mockingbird, the 10-time ...

adieu spa

Houston's premiere performing arts purveyor reveals new name + season Houston's premiere performing arts purveyor reveals new name + season By Steven Devadanam

4.14.22  |  6:11 pm

For more than 5 decades, Houston fans have flocked to Society of Performing Arts (lovingly known as “SPA”) Houston events ...

best april theater

10 best Houston plays and performances in April showcase top theater 10 best Houston plays and performances in April showcase top theater By Tarra Gaines

4.11.22  |  2:10 pm

Houston theaters get serious — and seriously funny — this April with quite the range of onstage dramas, comedies, and musicals. Stellar ...

best april art

9 vivid and eye-catching April art events no Houstonian should miss 9 vivid and eye-catching April art events no Houstonian should miss By Tarra Gaines

4.6.22  |  9:55 am

For our art exploration this month we journey across the globe, visit with a former president and first lady, view ...