Arts

introducing studio sessions

Acclaimed Houston theater group launches virtual performance series Acclaimed Houston theater group launches virtual performance series By Steven Devadanam

8.20.20  |  1:30 pm

Lately, local theater fans have had to adjust to numerous virtual offerings, which, fortunately, lend themselves well to performance art ...

bravo, houston!

City of Houston approves $2 million in aid to local arts organizations City of Houston approves $2 million in aid to local arts organizations By Steven Devadanam

8.20.20  |  12:35 pm

Houston’s arts scene has been nothing short of decimated due to the coronavirus pandemic. Myriad groups such as Houston ...

cocktails with the artist

Beloved Houston arts festival shakes up new virtual happy hours Beloved Houston arts festival shakes up new virtual happy hours By Steven Devadanam

8.17.20  |  1:50 pm

As Houston arts fans are aware, the beloved, 49-year-old Bayou City Arts Festival is pivoting to an online experience this ...

back at the alley

Houston's Alley Theatre unveils updated 2020-2021 season Houston's Alley Theatre unveils updated 2020-2021 season By Steven Devadanam

8.12.20  |  3:20 pm

In late May, Houston’s beloved Alley Theatre announced a major operational reorganization and reduction of shows. The organization also ...

Here comes the general

Theatre Under the Stars hosts concert starring Hamilton big shot Theatre Under the Stars hosts concert starring Hamilton big shot By Stephanie Allmon Merry

8.12.20  |  2:30 pm

One of the biggest stars of Hamilton's original Broadway cast is coming to a screen near you. Theatre Under ...

hgo goes digital

Houston Grand Opera unveils free new way to enjoy performances at home Houston Grand Opera unveils free new way to enjoy performances at home By Steven Devadanam

8.11.20  |  3:10 pm

In May, Houston Grand Opera produced some much-needed good news when it announced that it had restored all furloughed employees ...

best august art events

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

8.10.20  |  10:45 am

Whether in person, outside at a distance, or virtually at home, August becomes another month when we can definitely use ...

bcaf goes virtual

Beloved Houston outdoor arts festival draws up new virtual experience Beloved Houston outdoor arts festival draws up new virtual experience By Steven Devadanam

8.5.20  |  1:32 pm

As summer rolls on and Houston adapts to the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic, myriad arts organizations are pivoting ...

Symphony at home

Houston Symphony strings together new virtual concerts series Houston Symphony strings together new virtual concerts series By Holly Beretto

8.3.20  |  9:30 am

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make large gatherings a no-go, the Houston Symphony steps in to provide fans and ...

tamarie goes virtual

Houston's comedy maven unleashes zany virtual romp amid COVID-19 Houston's comedy maven unleashes zany virtual romp amid COVID-19 By Holly Beretto

7.31.20  |  1:30 pm

Anyone who's followed the comedic, chaotic adventures of Tamarie Cooper's longtime annual summer show — The Tamarie Cooper Show ...

art in the galleria

3 new colorful sculptures carve out a spot in the Galleria area 3 new colorful sculptures carve out a spot in the Galleria area By Steven Devadanam

7.30.20  |  2:05 pm

Houston may be in the midst of a pandemic, but it’s also in the midst of a public art ...

deep states

Rice Moody's Center examines the state of America's democracy Rice Moody's Center examines the state of America's democracy By Tarra Gaines

7.29.20  |  4:30 pm

From spring into summer, Houston’s visual arts community has been the source of much needed optimistic, creating spirit in ...

Curtain down

Favorite Heights opera cancels fall season and makes dramatic cuts Favorite Heights opera cancels fall season and makes dramatic cuts By Steven Devadanam

7.29.20  |  9:30 am

Another beloved Houston performing arts group has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Opera in the Heights announced that its ...

art in the east end

Houston's East End makes a splash with 4 vibrant new murals Houston's East End makes a splash with 4 vibrant new murals By Steven Devadanam

7.28.20  |  12:05 pm

Houston’s East End is home to charming mini-neighborhoods and bars, and now, it’s becoming one of the city ...

BYOBard

Main Street Theater brings Shakespeare home with virtual festival Main Street Theater brings Shakespeare home with virtual festival By Tarra Gaines

7.27.20  |  2:30 pm

For Houston theater lovers, summer usually means Shakespeare, especially Shakespeare at Miller Outdoor Theater. But in these COVID-19 times with ...

calling all artists

Here's how Houston artists can score a commission of up to $5,000 Here's how Houston artists can score a commission of up to $5,000 By Steven Devadanam

7.22.20  |  3:32 pm

Houston’s art scene has taken a massive hit during the coronavirus pandemic, but one local organization is stepping up ...

no nutcracker this year

Houston Ballet cancels The Nutcracker and announces staff layoffs Houston Ballet cancels The Nutcracker and announces staff layoffs By Steven Devadanam

7.20.20  |  4:30 pm

The curtain has drawn on an annual Houston holiday tradition. The Houston Ballet announced on Monday, July 20, that it ...

introducing houston mural map

New Houston website takes locals on a tour of murals around town New Houston website takes locals on a tour of murals around town By Steven Devadanam

7.15.20  |  12:50 pm

Houston is home to myriad urban murals, but locating them in this sprawling metropolis can be a challenge. Now, a ...

a field of color

University of Houston to unveil splashy public outdoor art project University of Houston to unveil splashy public outdoor art project By Steven Devadanam

7.14.20  |  2:50 pm

The University of Houston has made headlines of late with news of a cutting-edge, COVID-killing device that could be a ...

Artful innovation

Art collectors can shop Houston galleries through new Texas-based site Art collectors can shop Houston galleries through new Texas-based site By Stephanie Allmon Merry

7.13.20  |  4:01 pm

Like every other business that's had to pivot during the coronavirus pandemic, artists, gallerists, and those who support them ...