9:30 a.m. - Juneteenth Freedmen’s Town Bike Riders ride by the Yates House for this photo opportunity tradition 9:45 a.m. - Teacake reception, red velvet coffee will be served 10:00 a.m. - Historian and Poet Dr. Don Williams reads General Order No. 3 10:05 a.m. - Martha Whiting-Goddard, great granddaughter of Reverend Jack Yates, shares […]
Juneteenth: A Musical Journey Through Eras” offers a poignant exploration of Black music’s evolution across two immersive evenings, highlighting the soulful expressions of Classic R&B, Blues, Inspirational, Hip Hop, and more. On June 14th, the journey commences with a retrospective spanning 1960 to 1980. Audiences are enveloped in the spiritual resonance of Gospel, resonating with […]
From Ancient Africa to Modern Day Houston, we celebrate the important people and events in Black History using music, dance and kid-friendly poetry. Featuring original poetry by two Houston Poet Laureates, Deborah DEEP Mouton and Outspoken Bean. 100% interactive and very fun for people of all ages and backgrounds!
Dinkins Music and Arts Foundation presents “The King Cole Legacy Experience” - a contemporary listening landscape, that revisits, relives and re-imagines the combined musical repertoire of the late great Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole. Co-creators and principal performers; Horace Alexander Young as Nat, and Laura Jane Jones as Natalie, have created an […]
A special celebration for Juneteenth! From Ancient Africa to Modern Day Houston, we celebrate the important people and events in Black History using music, dance and kid-friendly poetry. Featuring original poetry by two Houston Poet Laureates, Deborah DEEP Mouton and Outspoken Bean. 100% interactive and very fun for people of all ages and backgrounds! At […]
A special celebration for Juneteenth! From Ancient Africa to Modern Day Houston, we celebrate the important people and events in Black History using music, dance and kid-friendly poetry. Featuring original poetry by two Houston Poet Laureates, Deborah DEEP Mouton and Outspoken Bean. 100% interactive and very fun for people of all ages and backgrounds! At […]
Come join us for an electrifying afternoon of music and entertainment featuring Tia Fuller and Shamie Royston live at the Eldorado Ballroom in Houston, TX, USA. Joining Tia and Shamie is the Award-winning youth group Caliente, This in-person event promises to be an afternoon to remember, filled with incredible music, a lively atmosphere, and unforgettable […]
Hello art, music, and history buffs! Come join us for the closing reception of the Legacy Project 2024 art exhibit at the Eldorado Ballroom Building's Hogan Brown Art Gallery on the ground floor. We'll be celebrating Third Ward's Music history with a lively talk by Houston - famed Visual Artist Tierney Malone as he discusses […]
Jalen Baker has composed a new suite of music which is based on the happenings, culture, and importance of the Black communities of Houston’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wards. The suite will be performed by a 9 piece ensemble that includes both Jalen Baker’s Jazz Quintet as well as a string quartet. The performance will […]
Detroit native bass player Endea Owens is one of jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists. After graduating from Juilliard, she joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert as a member of the house band, Stay Human. Since then, Endea has won an Emmy, a Grammy and the George Foster Peabody Award. Her work has appeared on […]
Jazz Houston’s Sarah Vaughan at 100 concert celebrates the elegance and mastery of “The Divine One” on her centennial. Headlining this amazing performance is the iconic Grammy-Award winning vocalist Dianne Reeves and her trio, performing songs from her very own tribute to Ms Vaughan. Opening our evening festivities we are debuting in Houston Ekep Nkwelle […]
Full Gallop Presents Louisiana in Texas, a celebration of music and culture, featuring an all-female lineup including Grammy Nominated Marcia Ball, the return of Houston zydeco star Adoria & Zydeco Entourage and the Lafayette-based Cajun group the Babineaux Sisters Band.
