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HOT TICKET
‘Defy Gravity’
Standing Room Only Productions’ special summer event.
If you love the music of Stephen Schwartz—the scores for Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked, as well as his Disney movie compositions—you’ll love the new song-and-dance production Defy Gravity. Conceived by Michael Bobbitt, with musical arrangements by Houston maestro John Cornelius II, Defy Gravity includes a wide variety of Schwartz’s most beautiful and popular songs. Standing Room Only Productions’ special summer event is directed by Roy Hamlin, musically directed by Cornelius, choreographed by Kristin Warren, and produced by SRO’s John Lazo. • “It’s a full-length musical of Schwartz’s songs that tells a story of how art is created,” Lazo says. An earlier version of the musical was workshopped at Theatre Under the Stars a few years back, but this is the world premiere of the current incarnation. The title is based on the climatic scene-one finale “Defying Gravity” from Wicked. Other music in the show is from such beloved movies as Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, and Enchanted. • “One of my favorite under-appreciated shows is The Baker’s Wife,” says Lazo. The 1970s musical had a short run in America and was produced in London in the late 1980s, although it’s never been produced on Broadway. The haunting song “Meadowlark” is in Defy Gravity. • You may not know Schwartz’s name, but you’ll be singing along with all his songs at this must-see performance. SRO’s shows are presented at Obsidian Art Space, located at 3522 White Oak Drive, just north of I-10 in the Heights. Visit sro-productions.com for details and ticket information. —Marene Gustin
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ON THE BIG SCREEN
• July 3
Thor: The Dark World. A free screening at Miller Outdoor Theatre. See milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 5
Frozen: A Sing-a-long. A free screening at Miller Outdoor Theatre. See milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 19
Julydoscope 2014. Houston Cinema Arts Society presents this evening of free art, music, dance, and film featuring five dance performances curated by Dance Source Houston, followed by the screening of 2013 Oscar-winning documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom. See discoverygreen.com for details.
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PERFORMING ARTS
• Through July 12
American Festival for the Arts. Free annual Summer Music Conservatory Concert Series featuring the best and brightest young musicians and composers from the greater Houston area. See afatexas.org for full listings.
• Through August 3
Pippi Longstocking: The Family Musical. A family fun musical based on the beloved children’s book with plenty of events—a bookclub, pirates’ luncheon, and opening gala. See mainstreettheater.com for details.
• July 1
Houston Young Artist’s Concert. Experience the artists of tomorrow as musical prodigies ages 4–18 perform for free at Miller Outdoor Theatre. See milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 2
Jefferson Starship. The band rocks on with a free concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre. See milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 4
Summer Symphony Nights: A Star Spangled Salute. Enjoy an evening with Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and the Houston Symphony listening to patriotic, toe-tapping American music and fireworks. See milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 5
Grace Note. Come out and hear bands, including Doomstress Alexis, at The Continental Club to support Montrose Grace Place homeless youth shelter. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 6pm.
• July 6
Noche Caliente featuring Candido. Diaz Music Institute brings to Houston Cuban born Jazz Master Candido who performs with Houston’s premier Latin youth ensemble, Caliente. See milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 9–August 31
Pete ‘N’ Keely. A regional premiere of a musical comedy at Stages Repertory Theatre. See stagestheatre.com for ticket information.
• July 10
RePLAY: A Video Game Concert Experience! Music from Portal, Journey, The Legend of Zelda, The Elder Scrolls, Halo, and many more depict memorable moments from some of the most popular video games of all time. See houstonsymphony.org for details and tickets.
• July 10–August 3
Fallen Angels. A bubbly adult comedy by Noel Coward. See mainstreettheater.com for the details.
• July 11–27
- Because you can’t stop the beat! Crighton Theatre brings the beloved musical about integration, popularity, and dance shows to Conroe. See crighton-theatre.com for ticket information.
• July 12–28
Spaghetti Code. A dark comedy about infertility by Horse Head Theatre Company. See horseheadtheatre.org for ticket information.
• July 15–20
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Free performance of this toe-tapping musical presented by TUTS! See milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 17–August 2
Defy Gravity. See article above.
• July 18 & 19
Star Trek and Star Trek into Darkness—Films with Live Orchestra. The Houston Symphony boldly presents the U.S. premieres of music from these two spectacular films. See houstonsymphony.org for details and tickets.
• July 18–August 30
A Very Tamarie Christmas. A new theatrical experience by Tamarie Cooper and Patrick Reynolds at The Catastrophic Theatre. See catastrophictheatre.com for details.
• July 21–26
Motown the Musical. The musical story behind the hits, Motown the Musical comes to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. See thehobbycenter.org for tickets.
• July 22
Dance Theatre of Harlem. Free performances by Express Children’s Theatre. See .milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 23–25
Children’s Hilltop Festival. Free performance by this famous dance troupe. See milleroutdoortheatre.com for a list of all summer performances.
• July 25
Mariachi Cobre. Mariachis join the Houston Symphony in an exciting showcase of the joyous sounds of traditional Mexican folk music. See houstonsymphony.org for details and tickets.
• July 26
The Music of Led Zeppelin combines the power of a full rock band with the Houston Symphony in one entertaining, high-energy evening of music. See houstonsymphony.org for details and tickets.
• July 31
Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell. Must-see concert by the Grammy-winning group featuring funnyman Steve Martin. See houstonsymphony.org for details and tickets.
• July 31–August 16
- Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company presents this world premiere by Keian McKee. For ticket information, see mildredsumbrella.com.
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RADIO
Queer Voices.Features, news, music, interviews, reviews, and commentary. Monday nights, 9–11 pm. KPFT 90.1 FM. kpft.org • 713/526-4000.
ART/PHOTOGRAPHY
• Through July 5
NEXT 2104, A Biennial of Contemporary Prints, presented by Nicole Longnecker Gallery, is being held during PrintHouston 2014. See longneckergallery.com for details.
• Through July 6
In the Midst of Things—Fred Baldwin and Wendy Watriss. The Menil Collection presents an exhibition highlighting Watriss and Baldwin’s long and distinguished careers as photographers, journalists, and co-founders of FotoFest. See menil.org for more information.
• Through July 10
Ink&Image. An exhibition of prints by several artists at Archway Gallery, one of the venues for PrintHouston 2014; this is the fourth annual citywide celebration of the ancient art of printmaking. Visit archwaygallery.com for details.
• Through July 13
Memories of a Voyage: The Late Work of René Magritte. More than just his paintings, this exhibition includes rarely seen preparatory drawings, gouaches (an increasingly important medium to Magritte during his late period), and sculptures such as two painted bottles (only 25 of which are known to exist). At The Menil Collection, menil.org.
• Through July 18
Garden Architecture. Images and stories about many of Houston’s historic gardens, a juried presentation of recent significant garden design in both the public and private realm, and a showcase of “vignette gardens” installed inside Architecture Center Houston. See aiahouston.org for details.
• Through July 26
Works on Paper. Hiram Butler Gallery hosts an exhibit of six very rare works by Cy Twombly. See hirambutler.com for details.
• Through July 27
Annual Student Exhibition. A juried selection of outstanding student work from all departments of the Studio School at MFAH Glassell School of Art. See mfah.org.
• Through August 3
Trenton Doyle Hancock: Skin and Bones, 20 Years of Drawing is the first in-depth examination of Houston-based Hancock’s extensive body of drawings, collages, and works on paper. Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, camh.org.
• Through August 16
Print Perspectives. As part of the citywide PrintHouston 2014, Hooks-Epstein Galleries presents this exhibit of several artists’ print works. See hooksepsteingalleries.com for details.
• Through August 17
Alexander Archipenko: The Berlin Drawings features 30 of Archipenko’s drawings, executed in the early 1920s—shortly before his emigration to the United States in 1923—when he was living, working, and teaching in Berlin. Museum of Fine Arts Houston, mfah.org.
• Through August 28
Crossing the Farther Shore. A new installation by artist Dinh Q. Lê at Rice Gallery. See ricegallery.org.
• Through August 30
Taking Shape. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to host Taking Shape: Celebrating the Windgate Fellowship, an exhibition that recognizes the considerable emerging talent in the field of craft. Visit crafthouston.org for more.
- A new series of paintings and sculptures by Francesca DiMattio. At the University of Houston’s Blaffer Art Museum. Details at blafferartmuseum.org.
• Through August 31
Picturing Moral Courage: The Rescuers. Photos and extraordinary stories of survivors of the Holocaust and genocides. At the Holocaust Museum Houston. See hmh.org.
• Through September 1
The Houston Penetrable. Be part of the art at this exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. For details visit www.mfah.org.
• Through September 6
The Woods. A trilogy of video installations by renowned South African artist Candice Breitz that takes a close look at the world of child performers and the performance of childhood. At the University of Houston’s Blaffer Art Museum. Details at blafferartmuseum.org.
• Through September 7
Texas Masters Series: Sandie Zilker. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft presents a solo exhibition by Houston metalsmith and educator Sandie Zilker. See crafthouston.org for more.
La Frontera. An international exhibition of contemporary jewelry at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. See crafthouston.org for details.
A Thin Wall of Air: Charles James. The Menil Collection hosts an exhibit dedicated to America’s first couturier and two of his most devoted patrons, Dominique and John de Menil. See menil.org for more details.
• Through September 14
Transcendent Deities of India: The Everyday Occurrence of the Divine features modern and contemporary representations of these gods and goddesses, which preserve the tangible connection between worshippers and the objects of their reverence. See asiasociety.org/texas for details.
Charles Marville: Photographer of Paris. An exhibition of nearly 100 photographs of urban Paris by 19th-century French artist Charles Marville. At the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, mfah.org.
• Through September 22
Houghton Hall: Portrait of an English Country House marks the first time the renowned collection of the Marquesses of Cholmondeley, housed at Houghton Hall, the family estate in Norfolk, travels outside of England, At the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, mfah.org.
• Through October 12
Life: Survivor Portraits. This new series by local artist Kelly Lee Webeck includes 18 portraits of local survivors and 18 images that document the home space each survivor has created. At the Holocaust Museum Houston. See hmh.org for details.
• Through January 10, 2015
New Mural. Lawndale Art Center has a new mural up by Otabenga Jones & Associates as part of a yearlong commitment to health education. See lawndaleartcenter.org for details.
• July 12–31
Sixth Annual Juried Exhibition Benefiting Houston Audubon. A curated exhibit of Texas artists at the Archway Gallery. See archwaygallery.com for details.
• July 12–August 9
- Nicole Longnecker Gallery presents an exhibition of newly completed conceptual paintings by Houston artist John Jenkins. See longneckergallery.com for details.
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AND OTHER FUN THINGS
• July 3 & 4
Maravilloso! The Texas debut of the Carcassone, France-based Barolosolo Cirkus Company’s ile O, a delightful mash-up of modern physical theater moving from comic to absurd in a setting of aquatic poetry and music. Also includes circus-like performances by local groups. See discoverygreen.com for details.
• July 4
Freedom Over Texas. Houston’s official party featuring country star Jennifer Nettles, food, fun, and fireworks. See information at freedomovertexas.org. Tickets are $10 at the gate.
• July 9–September 17
Sundown at The Grove. Hit Discovery Green on Wednesday evenings for the summertime Sundown at The Grove. Enjoy beer flights and craft bites on the rooftop overlooking the park. Tickets ($15) also include music. Come on down! See thegrovehouston.com/sundown.
• July 16–20
The Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows. The largest tail-wagging event in Houston! Dogs, dogs, and more dogs, plus four-legged merchandise. See reliantdogshows.com for details.
• July 19
Fire & Ice Ball. The Empire of the Royal Sovereign Court of the Single Star, Inc. (ERSICSS) annual ball benefitting Legacy Community Services. See ersicss.org for details.
HIV Testing
• Daily (Sun.–Fri.)
HIV Testing. Planned Parenthood offers free, anony-
mous, or confidential testing at clinic locations throughout the area. To speak with an HIV counselor: 1-800-230-PLAN. Dickinson: 281/337-7725. Fannin: 713/831-6543. FM1960: 281/587-8081. Greenspoint: 281/445-4553. Huntsville: 936/295-6396. Lufkin: 936/634-8446 x223. Rosenberg: 281/342-3950. Stafford: 281/494-9848.
• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)
HIV Testing. Free HIV testing, with no Gold Card or donation required or requested. 9am–1pm. HCHD Thomas Street Clinic, 2015 Thomas St. • 713/873-4157 • 713/873-4026.
• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)
HIV Testing. Houston Area Community Services (HACS) offers free, confidential HIV testing with results in less than one minute on a daily basis (Mon–Thurs: 9 am–6 pm, Fri: 8 am–5 pm). No appointment necessary. 2150 West 18th St. (Heights area). HACS Testing Calendar with additional outreach locations: hacstxs.org/testing.html. Contact HACS about testing: [email protected] or 713/426-0027.
• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)
HIV Testing. Legacy Community Health Services provides free rapid HIV testing with results in 20 minutes at the following locations on a weekly basis. MONDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic (1415 California St.), 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic (502 Lyons Ave.), 1–5pm; George Sports Bar, 6–9pm; EJ’s, 9pm–12am • TUESDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Midtowne Spa, 5–9pm; 611 Hyde Park Pub, 6:30–9pm • WEDNESDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Walgreens–Montrose, 4–8pm; Club Houston, 6–10pm; Crystal Night Club, 10pm–2am • THURSDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Walgreens–Lyons, 2–5pm; Midtowne Spa, 5–9pm.; Guava Lamp, 6:30–9pm; Ripcord, 6:30–10pm • FRIDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–4pm; Club Houston, 1–4pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; TC’s Showbar, 4–8pm Tony’s Corner Pocket, 4:30–8:30pm. • Legacy Testing Calendar: http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=legacytestingservices&.
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