As Houston celebrates four remarkable decades that propelled Japan into the modern era, there is no soundtrack more fitting than the vibrations resulting the blending of classical Japanese instruments with pop and rock. Explore and engage with Japan’s musical...
The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50...
A true example of the belief that we are better together, Gangstagrass combines great American traditions of bluegrass, hip-hop, and beyond to create a whole new musical genre that is more than the sum of its parts. Gangstagrass is a multi-racial collective of...
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Please join us for the last in a series of events exploring the work of Milan Kundera (1929-2023), the Czech writer whose books became an international phenomenon. During the Soviet domination of Czechoslovakia, Kundera reminded the world...
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the stirring Grito ceremony followed by a rousing performance that encompasses the colorful heritage and culture of Mexico. Featuring the fabulous Caña Dulce y Caña Brava. Presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in...
Get creepy and cooky at Miller as we get into the Halloween spirit! Uncle Fester has been MIA for a while, and has suddenly reappeared. The family is beyond thrilled to have their beloved uncle back, but is he the real Uncle Fester? This 1991 film is part of the...
This is a non-ticketed performance. No tickets are necessary, no reservations can be made. As a courtesy to Miller, we’d appreciate it if you’d fill out the daytime group attendance form here. An age-old tale of greed. The story of a young girl who has been said to be...
Friday, September 6 | 6-7 PM CZECH CENTER MUSEUM HOUSTON, 4920 SAN JACINTO ST. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Join us as we dive into the background of these pieces and learn about the techniques and challenges involved in preserving these works of art. Rachel Townsend...
Step into a realm where imagination knows no limits. The boundaries of gravity and creativity blur, offering an intimate window into the essence of creativity itself with Pilobolus’s re:CREATION Tour. Following a triumphant three week summer residency at The Joyce...
Led by writing duo MARIBEL BELLO & DILLON SCALZO, both award-winning writers pursuing PhD’s in Creative Writing in Spanish at the University of Houston, this dual language workshop will be in Spanish and English, however all languages are welcome. Our...
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Surrealism, join the Menil Collection for an outdoor screening of the 1958 romantic comedy “Bell, Book and Candle” set at the Carlebach Gallery, a “tribal arts” gallery in New York frequented by the...
“Fragments of Memory”, a selection of works from the Menil Collection’s permanent collection, explores the ways in which the past imbues present experiences. In their drawings, the featured artists take up commonplace embodiments of personal and collective...
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...
