How can we speak without harming others – without judging, bullying, blaming, or refusing to listen? Join us as we practice the skills of Nonviolent Communication, as developed by psychologist Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. This course combines practices of mindfulness with the principles of Nonviolent Communication and explores how adding mindfulness to the process of communicating […]
Nathaniel Donnett Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Dark Imaginarence Solo Exhibition "For them, as for me, imagining is not merely looking or looking at; nor is it taking oneself intact into the other. It is, for the purposes of the work, becoming." Toni Morrison The University Museum is pleased to present Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Dark […]
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s new rotating exhibition, The Blue Helmets in Action, focuses on the 93rd Infantry Division, the first African American combat division to be activated during World War II. The purpose of the exhibition is to educate visitors about this historically overlooked Army division. The exhibition follows the formation of The Blue Helmets, […]
February 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024 From award-winning paintings to vintage bronco bull riding photos, this HLSR exhibit complements the rodeo season in February and the Texas History Month in March. This exhibit represents the cowboy spirit across Houston’s main heritages and is a big part of Houston history! Rodeo culture brings nearly all […]
"The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection" celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to present day. Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibition of the same name features the shared treasures amassed by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey during […]
Intimate confession is a project is a group exhibition that considers transmission, intergenerational life, and cultural inheritance through the prism of intimacy and infrastructure. Through the work of eleven artists spanning generations and geographies, the exhibition thinks through infrastructure as an intimate holding cell, capable of affective and affirmative power. The title is borrowed from […]
The Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston is proud to present the first solo museum exhibition in the United States of Cuban conceptual artist Reynier Leyva Novo. Former Present Today presents a newly realized installation and painting series to simultaneously reveal and conceal monuments, structures, and figureheads which manifest revolution and tyranny. The […]
This interactive, five-week series provides an introduction to mindfulness meditation and mindful awareness practices, with a view to taking the edge off. Experience the process of grounding your mind in your body – through breath, sound, and body sensations, while in stillness and while moving – and learn practices for being with physical pain, emotional […]
INSTRUCTOR: Julia Brown TIME: Six Tuesdays, February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 6:00–9:00 p.m. CST PRICE: Early bird price: $210 for members, $240 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Wednesday, February 7. After Wednesday, February 7: $240 for members, $270 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship […]
Tuesday Night reVision Sessions is a community-focused event that aims to promote exercise, dance, and unity while shaping young minds. The night includes various activities such as educational workshops, mentorship, and interactive sessions in breakdancing, basketball, and DJing. By fostering creativity, critical thinking, and personal development among the youth and young adults, the event serves […]
Crinoids, often referred to as "sea lilies," are ancient marine creatures with stunningly intricate skeletal structures. Delve into their biology, evolution, and the science behind their fossilization, and craft your very own fossil jewelry. Learn the art of transforming these ancient treasures into wearable pieces, blending science and style in an unforgettable experience. All supplies […]
The quartet has reached a stage where anything is possible, because it has dispensed with certainties. Performing works tonight by Mozart, Janacek, and Beethoven, they are lauded for their "fire and energy... playing staggeringly well... with sparkling virtuosity and a willingness to astonish." (Harald Eggebrecht, SÜDDEUTSCHE ZEITU) PROGRAM MOZART […]
