Museum admission will be free in observance of the anniversary of Union General Gordon Granger arriving in Galveston, Texas to inform enslaved African Americans about their emancipation, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation passed.
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...
Ever wonder what is going on in your head? Now, you can find out! Opening on June 15, 2024, The Health Museum will debut the U.S. premiere of MindWorks, a hands-on, bodies-on psychology exhibition on loan from the Ontario Science Centre. MindWorks brings ideas like...
Andrew Durham Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of its upcoming art exhibition, “Through Time”, a collective show featuring works by artists Jill Bedgood, Carter Ernst, Bill Haveron, Jeff Jennings, Kelli Scott Kelly, Scott Madison, Steve Murphy,...
Andrew Durham Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of its upcoming art exhibition, “Through Time”, a collective show featuring works by artists Jill Bedgood, Carter Ernst, Bill Haveron, Jeff Jennings, Kelli Scott Kelly, Scott Madison, Steve Murphy,...
ABOUT THE EVENT Juneteenth is here! Enjoy our many activities that embrace and celebrate the African American spirit, including special performances. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: The oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery, Juneteenth, truly celebrates...
ABOUT THE EVENT The oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery, Juneteenth, truly celebrates freedom for all. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to inform enslaved African-Americans of their freedom, putting into effect the Emancipation...
Calling all Italian wine lovers! Join us for a tasting of Piedmontese and Sardinian wines with guest speaker and sommelier Pierina Bianchini of Emotion for Passion. From the gentle, rolling slopes of Piedmont to the rocky, volcanic interior of Sardinia, we’ll...
Join us for a free classical concert! Professional musicians Adam Floyd (clarinet) and Heejung Ju (piano) perform works by Brahms, Debussy, Ravel and more! Open to all at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 1805 W Alabama. Event is at 7p.
Get ready for your Italian getaway! In this introductory, in-person Italian language class, you’ll learn essential words and phrases that will help you travel with confidence in il Bel Paese. This course will focus on how to approach people and ask simple...
Looking for an opportunity to practice your Italian conversation skills? Look no further! Our in-person Italian Conversation Class will help you gain fluency while having fun. This small group class is designed for intermediate to advanced level speakers. Knowledge of...
Join us on a tasting tour of Tuscany (no passport required) as we explore four wines produced by the new generation of Tuscan winemakers. Some of them have family histories of winemaking that span hundreds of years, others are relative newcomers with a passion for...
It’s movie night at the Milford House! Join us for pizza and a screening of Strangeness (La stranezza) on Sunday, August 18 in celebration of Ferragosto. What’s more Italian than that? We will serve wine and soft drinks alongside the pizza. Please note...
Have fun as we examine and question assumptions and stereotypes about the sexuality of people in mid and later life. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the idea of “sexual scripts” – ideals we learn in our formative years that not only instruct each of...
Practice awareness and communication strategies that can help us move from passive to active, committed loving. It is easy to think of love as something that just happens: “I fell in love.” But if we conceptualize love as an energy we can contribute to and grow, love...
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...
Senator Reverend Raphael G. Warnock serves as the senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta. He also has served at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church of Birmingham, the Abyssinian Baptist Church of Harlem, and the Douglas Memorial Community Church...
Inspired by our current exhibition, “Disclosure: The Whiteness of Glass,” the workshop explores the basics of fused-glass techniques as well as how to safely cut and work with glass. Discuss color combinations and designs as you layer your piece. Each...
Learn how to make sterling-silver jewelry without hammering or soldering in this workshop with jewelry artist, Luiza Grandchamp. Using silver metal clay, a clay-like material made of fine particles of sterling silver, water, and a nontoxic binder, participants will...
Inspired by our summer exhibition, “Georgina Treviño: La Fuente del Deseo,” our June Hands-on Houston explores the art of the nameplate necklace. Discover how to use a hammer and letter stamps to stamp your name or a word into a metal plate. Learn how to...
