Dubbed “a neighborhood of art” by critic Reyner Banham, the Menil Collection consists of five buildings spread across 30 acres. Clare Elliott, Associate Research Curator, will lead a tour of the green spaces, giving an overview of the museum’s history, architecture,...
This is a series of integrative art workshops about the art of native people from different cultures and how they used weaving for different purposes in their culture. The intention of this workshop is to create a safe space for participants to learn about the origins...
“Out of Thin Air: Emerging Forms” examines drawing as a meditative process that invites the gradual appearance of indeterminate images. Selected from the Menil Collection’s permanent collection, this display of twenty-nine drawings dating from the late...
Rumaan Alam and Danzy Senna will read from their new novels ENTITLEMENT and COLORED TELEVISION, followed by an on-stage conversation with Pushcart Prize winning author of the novel BANG! and a forthcoming essay collection, Daniel Peña. The evening will conclude with a...
The Houston Jazz Collective presents The American Masters Series featuring Blue Note recording artist James Francies with Grammy winning vocalist Bilal accompanied live by the work of acclaimed audiovisual artist Ben Heim. Embark on a transcendental journey, “….an...
Have fun diving into the powerful connection between rhythm, movement, and the human experience. Join Farida Meguid & Duke Hunter for a dynamic and engaging dive into the powerful connection between rhythm, movement, and the human experience. We’ll look to...
Have fun learning to reduce stress with therapeutic laughter techniques that improve breathing, relaxation, and well-being. During this session, you will gain in-depth knowledge about the benefits of laughter, and pick up some Laughter Yoga wisdom – how it works, why...
In this engaging session, panelists will review and provide feedback on mock artist residency submissions, sharing their insights and reasoning behind selection decisions. Representatives from Dance Source Houston, Galveston Artist Residency, Project Row Houses, Fresh...
Encounter the importance of the Other, and what happens to the Self when our paths to connection are lost. In situations of great danger, we are presented with a moral dilemma. The will to live endures; not only as a minimal form of life for the individual, but as the...
Reflect on how we understand our mental health stories, and how talking about them can be empowering. We are not just our diagnoses. But keeping silent about our mental health identities, particularly when we are in positions of power and visibility, can conspire with...
Discover how to pursue the best retirement ever! Whether you are currently considering retirement, are newly retired, or have been retired for many moons, we can all benefit from examining the wide-ranging effects of this profound change in the rhythm of our lives....
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl this summer, Houston witnessed thousands of trees and branches toppled and shattered across the city. Among the losses was the majestic Crepe Myrtle tree in our Craft Garden, along with numerous other fallen branches. James Sterling...
There is nothing better than spending time with friends and community! Please join us at Houston Arts Alliance for the 2nd and LAST Open House of 2024. This is a great opportunity to see where we are located, meet our staff and board members, interface with elected...
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...
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...
Join us for this FREE Reception! Migrations, the title of Grayson Chandler’s upcoming solo exhibit, speaks to the operative manner of abstraction he uses to navigate his paintings. Fascinated by the intrinsic order and beauty of nature, his work attempts to capture...
Create your own unique scarf or wall hanging with an open-weave fabric and super-fine merino wool fibers. It’s the perfect time to tap into your playful nature and craft a touch of warmth and beauty for the chillier months. Create your own unique scarf or wall hanging...
Discover how fully embracing the endings in our life can lead to profound new beginnings. Delve into the transformative process – where endings become powerful gateways to new beginnings. Through contemplative exploration, understanding various states of...
Discover ways to probe the elusive areas of our psyche through lecture, film, discussion, and experiential exercises. There is more to us than what we know about ourselves and what we believe about our identity. What we don’t know about ourselves often shows up...
Explore the heart-centered movement of our hands and arms. What does it mean to move from the heart? This Feldenkrais mini-retreat invites you to explore heart-centered movement of the hands and arms. We do amazing things with our hands: give and receive, open and...
