This body of work is inspired by mythical creatures, religious objects, funeral jewelry, and anthropomorphic animals, which have symbolic meaning and embody our longing for what we don’t have as well as what we wish did. The work is made from found insect parts assembled chimerically referencing Buddhist and Hindu deities, transformed into copper, then […]
Inspired by images broadcasted from the Mars Rover and James Webb Telescope, the life cycle of glaciers, geological forces and mineralogy, satellite and biological imagining, and the history of color field painting & process art, the paintings in the exhibition suggest portals through which to imagine and come to terms with the event horizon our […]
The Nomad Chair, featuring the works of designer Mauricio Rodriguez-Anza, is now showing in 4 Houston Public Libraries. This rotating exhibition offers an engaging look at contemporary design, showcasing select chairs in small sets, in different community-based organizations and public libraries throughout the city. Please check each library website for hours of operation. Sets showing […]
Bring the kids out to Evelyn’s Park for a fun-filled morning of board games and bubbles. Weather Permitting!
Performing music from Latin America and jazz, every Monday 3 to 6pm at Bush International Airport, Houston
Meditate through movement using Tai Chi Chuan, a Chinese exercise based on the yin/yang philosophy and practiced in slow, relaxed, continuous motion. Practicing the forms of tai chi and breath coordination is a tranquil way to focus your mind, achieve physical and mental balance, and gain vital energies.
A bit of history, a bit of gossip, a lot of music, and no homework! We are delighted to welcome Buck Ross, founder of the Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston, back to the Italian Cultural & Community Center for an all new lecture series on the history of opera. Those of you […]
Renowned for their fresh approach to period instrument performance of classical repertoire, the members of this Russian-Spanish-Swedish-French ensemble together produce a unique sound – described by The Observer (London) as “a shock to the ears of the best kind.” Rediscover great works of Beethoven and Schubert in the ensemble’s Houston debut. Chiaroscuro Quartet translates into […]
When a prominent white businessman is charged with the sexual assault of a black woman, he employs a multicultural law firm to defend him. As the legal team examines the case, the evidence raises questions about the accused's firsthand account. How far will they go in defense of their client and the pursuit of actual […]
Every Monday Nameless Sound and Lawndale Art Center join forces to present an evening of experimental sound-making, improvised music, noises, the sounding of art, the performance of art, and more. Two different sets each week showcase a rich and vibrant diversity of international and regional creative offerings, with an emphasis on Houston’s vibrant local scene. […]
THEY, WHO SOUND on Monday, October 28 will feature: Will Guthrie & Axiom Trio Will Guthrie (Australia/France) - drums, percussion, gong Axiom Trio is: Thomas Helton (Houston) - double bass Sam Knight (Houston) - drums James Murphy (Houston) - saxophones
Prepare to be thrilled and chilled this Halloween season with the world premiere of Tales From the Cryptic Vault of the Anthologically Macabre, a spine-tingling series of short plays written by Houston playwright Bryan Maynard. Aleister Crowley, a mysterious and sinister figure, guides the audience through a selection of terrifying tales from his favorite book, […]
