Drop by HCCC to explore the current exhibition, Tree of Life, with an afternoon of chess. Learn how the African blackwood tree’s naturally dark, nearly black, colored core makes it a preferred choice of material for ornamental turning, carving, use in woodwind instruments, and in everyday objects such as chess sets. Take your own turn at chess, […]
The Nutcracker is a classical ballet performed in two acts to Tchaikovsky’s music. Based on a surreal short story by E. T. A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, a young girl who dreams of having adventures with a nutcracker that she receives for Christmas. It is a classical holiday tradition filled with toy […]
Join MISHA PENTON to celebrate the release of her new music video: EARTHSHINE Saturday, December 9 Reception, Meet & Greet 2-4pm bubbles & bites | social media fun! In partnership with Sawyer Yards / Second Saturdays Open Studios “EARTHSHINE conjures the subtle illuminating energies of beautiful things unseen or unnoticed.” — MISHA Live Mini Performances […]
Houston’s holiday tradition continues with the magic and wonder of Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker. Following the annual Stahlbaum Christmas party, journey through the glittering Land of Snow to the bright and joyful Kingdom of Sweets with Clara, Drosselmeyer and the Prince as he reunites with the Sugar Plum Fairy amongst the clouds, where the real […]
The Houston Chamber Choir returns to the beauty of the Villa de Matel Chapel to present our annual Christmas concerts, capturing the universal message of peace and goodwill to all the world. Featured in this joyful program will be Carols and Lullabies (Christmas in the Southwest) by American composer Conrad Susa with harpist Laura Smith, […]
Featuring soloists and guest performers, this concert completes last season's performance of Parts 1-3 of Bachs great Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachtsoratorium), composed and first performed in 1734.
Saturdays, Nov. 11 – Dec. 23; 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to skate with a Santa Claus of different backgrounds. · Nov. 18 Santa Claus · Nov. 25 Black Santa · Dec. 2 Grinch · Dec. 9 Santa Claus · Dec. 16 Pancho Claus · Dec. 23 Santa Claus […]
The Houston Chamber Choir returns to the beauty of the Villa de Matel Chapel to present our annual Christmas concerts, capturing the universal message of peace and goodwill to all the world. Featured in this joyful program will be Carols and Lullabies (Christmas in the Southwest) by American composer Conrad Susa with harpist Laura Smith, […]
The Bayou City Ballet Youth Company will present the inaugural performances of "The Alief Community Nutcracker" at Kerr High School on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 5:00 pm and Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The production, conceived in partnership with the Alief Independent School District, features dancers of Bayou City Ballet Youth Company […]
Houston Boychoir, in partnership with Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, offers music as part of a Mini Candlelight Tour. In 2023, a Mini Candlelight Tour will be offered on Saturday, December 2 and Saturday, December 9 in addition to a museum gallery champagne reception offering with performances by Houston Heartstrings. The guided tours will […]
Movies Houstonians Love! film series presents: "The Right Stuff" directed by Philip Kaufman Introduced by retired astronaut Colonel Terry Virts Based on the best-selling book by Tom Wolfe, this Oscar-winning epic is about the race to put the first man on the moon. Four American Air Force test pilots (Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, […]
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Houston’s favorite holiday lights experience, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo! The spectacular Zoo grounds are the perfect setting to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with family and friends. - Experience the Holiday Grove presented by TXU Energy with animal-themed lanterns under […]
