Like many other areas of the United States during World War II, Texas saw an increased military presence as new military units were raised and posts were built to train them. Among them were many Black Americans who came to Texas to train for the war effort. While it is known that famous units such […]
What defines a Ward, or in a more modern sense of the word, a neighborhood? Sabine Street Studios is located in Houston's historic First Ward, meaning the first developed in Houston. As artists and creatives we all come from different backgrounds and heritages, as does our practice. But this practice has a shared sense of […]
Every year, Stages celebrates the range of Latinx voices and stories, reflecting the diversity of Texas with a play reading festival open to our community. In 2024, the festival returns to the Gordy for it's seventh season with a weekend of play readings, workshops and celebrations led by Latinx artists and creators.
reVision’s CommUnity Night is a weekly get together for a hot meal, music, dancing, and celebration. While primarily focused on school-aged children and youth, and young adults, reVision's CommUnity Night is open to the public. The musical focus is on hiphop, a live DJ plays music, and children and youth can learn the fundamentals of […]
Natalie Dupêcher, Associate Curator, and Tyler Green of "The Modern Art Notes Podcast" engage in a discussion about artist Janet Sobel and the exhibition "Janet Sobel: All-Over". This public conversation will be recorded live at the Menil with an audience and available on the podcast at a later date.
Mobley is an Austin-based songwriter, producer and visual artist. In addition to composing hits for stage and television, Mobley has toured with national and international recording artists and performed at high-profile festivals, including ACL and Lollapalooza. Joaquin and The Glowliners is San Antonio’s original doo-wop soul group. Sugar Joiko is a deft songwriter delivering a […]
By Alan Ayckbourn A tongue-tied solicitor has bitten off more than he can chew overseeing the sale of a crumbling, possibly haunted house that, um, used to be a brothel. Then in the course of one hectic night and morning, two couples, the solicitor and realtor, each immersed in their own personal problems, end up […]
Choreography: Sir Kenneth MacMillan Music: Franz Liszt arranged and orchestrated by John Lanchbery OBE The psychological thriller of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling comes to the Wortham Theater stage for the first time after its Houston Ballet debut in 2017 as part of our Hometown Tour. An epic triumph in classical story-telling, this titillating three-act ballet […]
THE TONY AWARD®-WINNING MUSICAL! HER LIFE. THE STORY. THE LEGEND. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. This is her story, and it’s packed with so much […]
SEIZE THE DAY They delivered the papers, and then they made the headlines... Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing, Tony Award-winning musical in a brand-new production by Theatre Under The Stars. Newsies is an extraordinary story, inspired by actual events. When a band of underdogs became unlikely heroes and stood up to the most powerful men in […]
Get ready for a thrilling cinematic adventure at our Prescreening Events. Come see a glimpse of what types of films we will be screening on Thursday, May 23rd. All Screenings are free but seating is limited. Join us at the vibrant Axelrad Beer Garden located at 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004, where the atmosphere […]
Cultural Center "Our Texas" offers its venue for public events - recitals, corporate events, concerts, lectures, and more. The Gallery can seat up to 60 people. Amenities include a/v equipment and sound system, screen and projector, grand piano, stage and backstage, chairs and tables. AMENITIES & DECOR A/V equipment and sound system Big Screen and […]
