Arts

helping hands

Striking new downtown mural honors essential workers and local heroes Striking new downtown mural honors essential workers and local heroes By Steven Devadanam

7.7.20  |  4:45 pm

As the nation battles record-breaking coronavirus cases and hospitals are jam-packed with new patients, thoughts have no doubt turned to ...

best july art

7 powerful and eye-catching art events that no Houstonian should miss 7 powerful and eye-catching art events that no Houstonian should miss By Tarra Gaines

7.6.20  |  10:45 am

With health and safety policies in place, several of the institutions of the Museum District have reopened their doors, while ...

jonesing for the symphony

Houston Symphony scores return to Jones Hall with new online shows Houston Symphony scores return to Jones Hall with new online shows By Steven Devadanam

6.26.20  |  3:30 pm

With Texans currently shut out of bars for the foreseeable future and current Harris County advisories suggesting locals stay home ...

the show will go on

Houston Grand Opera announces dramatic cuts to season and staff Houston Grand Opera announces dramatic cuts to season and staff By Steven Devadanam

6.24.20  |  9:15 am

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague local arts organizations. Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announced late Tuesday, June 23, that it ...

please don't stop the music

Houston Symphony announces sharp cuts to staff and budget Houston Symphony announces sharp cuts to staff and budget By Steven Devadanam

6.16.20  |  10:25 am

The onslaught of COVID-19 has been devastating to local arts communities and organizations. As CultureMap has previously reported, the Alley ...

The TUTS shuffle

Theatre Under the Stars shuffles new season due to COVID-19 pandemic Theatre Under the Stars shuffles new season due to COVID-19 pandemic By Steven Devadanam

6.15.20  |  10:50 am

With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing, arts organizations have been forced to pivot and adjust programming. The ...

back to the museum

Here's what to expect when you visit Houston's newly reopened museums Here's what to expect when you visit Houston's newly reopened museums By Tarra Gaines

6.9.20  |  12:00 pm

Houston made national cultural news in May as a few of our museums became some of the first in the ...

a day at the museum

These Houston museums are opening their doors to visitors this week These Houston museums are opening their doors to visitors this week By Steven Devadanam

6.4.20  |  2:01 pm

The beginning of the summer months are typically demanding for those looking for entertainment options for children. Add the school ...

forever breathing

Houston artists paint soaring tribute to George Floyd in Third Ward Houston artists paint soaring tribute to George Floyd in Third Ward By Steven Devadanam

6.2.20  |  9:30 am

A Houston artist has painted a poignant tribute to George Floyd, one that evokes an inspirational turn to Floyd’s ...

farewell, hamilton

Broadway hit Hamilton cancels Houston summer run due to COVID-19 Broadway hit Hamilton cancels Houston summer run due to COVID-19 By Steven Devadanam

5.26.20  |  4:11 pm

Two years ago, the Broadway smash hit, Hamilton, roared into Houston and rocked eager audiences who hung on every hip-hop-heated ...

a tighter alley

Alley Theatre forced to cut budget and shorten 2020-2021 season Alley Theatre forced to cut budget and shorten 2020-2021 season By Steven Devadanam

5.26.20  |  3:03 pm

As Texas — and Houston — leap forward in reopening, some organizations are taking a step back. Reacting to the economic repercussions ...

mfah reopens

MFAH announces highly anticipated reopening date MFAH announces highly anticipated reopening date By Steven Devadanam

5.19.20  |  9:25 am

Since abruptly closing due to COVID-19 concerns like its Museum District counterparts, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has maintained ...

Opt for Optimism

Houston artist talks inspiration behind his bright new East End mural Houston artist talks inspiration behind his bright new East End mural

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5.18.20  |  2:46 pm

The new "Optimism Starts With You" mural that has gone up on a wall in the East End District has ...

this swan soars

Houston Ballet dancer leaps into must-see international virtual show Houston Ballet dancer leaps into must-see international virtual show By Tarra Gaines

5.12.20  |  10:00 am

International ballet mega-phenomenon, Misty Copeland, has put together an all-star swan team for dancer COVID-19 relief, and Houston Ballet's ...

blue planet

Stunning new glimpse of Earth shines at Museum of Natural Science Stunning new glimpse of Earth shines at Museum of Natural Science By Tarra Gaines

5.8.20  |  9:00 am

On May 15 when the Houston Museum of Natural Science becomes the first major museum in the city to reopen ...

and the award goes to...

Rice University professor scores prestigious Pulitzer Prize for book Rice University professor scores prestigious Pulitzer Prize for book By Steven Devadanam

5.5.20  |  3:33 pm

A Rice University history professor has won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. Caleb McDaniel, associate professor and incoming chair of Rice ...

hamilton postponed

Broadway at Hobby Center announces Hamilton postponed due to COVID-19 Broadway at Hobby Center announces Hamilton postponed due to COVID-19 By Steven Devadanam

5.5.20  |  2:20 pm

In April, Broadway at the Hobby Center boldly announced that it would bring the world’s hottest stage production, Hamilton ...

a grand recovery

Houston Grand Opera restores furloughed staff with $2.5 million loan Houston Grand Opera restores furloughed staff with $2.5 million loan By Steven Devadanam

5.5.20  |  10:40 am

Houston arts groups have struggled mightily during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, the Houston Ballet canceled its 2019-2020; in March ...

reopening culutre

Here is when museums and theaters will reopen in Houston Here is when museums and theaters will reopen in Houston By Tarra Gaines

4.30.20  |  2:45 pm

Since closing in March, many of Houston’s cultural organizations and institutions have continued to wait and see while planning ...

actors, onstage!

These Houston theaters reveal new seasons of favorites and premieres These Houston theaters reveal new seasons of favorites and premieres By Tarra Gaines

4.28.20  |  1:50 pm

As Houston performing arts organizations continue to offer the city performances and moments of art from home, our theater companies ...