Olivia Flores Alvarez

Olivia Flores Alvarez is a frequent contributor to OutSmart Magazine.
Arts & Entertainment

Louvre Couture Brings High Fashion Into MFAH Galleries

Louvre Couture transforms the MFAH with 36 couture fashion ensembles paired with fine art, spotlighting designers, craftsmanship, and unexpected visual…

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Art

Menil Spotlights a New Side of Rauschenberg with Fabric Exhibit

Marking Robert Rauschenberg’s 100th birth anniversary, the Menil Collection unveils a rare exhibition focused on his fabric works, revealing a…

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Art

The Queer Magic of Frida Kahlo

MFAH’s Frida: The Making of an Icon examines how Frida Kahlo evolved from little-known artist to global phenomenon, inspiring feminists,…

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Art

Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker Brings Magic to Every Generation

As Houston Ballet’s beloved Nutcracker enters its ninth year, corps de ballet member Gretel Batista reflects on the production’s enduring…

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Cover Story

DJ Morrow Turns Balloons Into Bold Protest and Fine Art

DJ Morrow uses balloons to create fine art with a political edge, from immersive installations to protest pieces, challenging viewers…

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Features

Civil Rights Icon Linda Morales Continues Her Fight for Justice

Linda Morales, known for her role in the landmark Morales v. Texas case, continues to fight for civil rights in…

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Film/DVD

Vera Drew’s The People’s Joker Gets the Last Laugh

In The People’s Joker, Vera Drew turns her life story into a sharp, surreal parody—coming soon to Museum of Fine…

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Stage

Aaron Alon’s New Musical Takes On Conversion Therapy with Heart

Composer Aaron Alon debuts The Chosen Ones, a musical about LGBTQ teens at a conversion camp. The world premiere opens…

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Asian American and Pacific Islanders

Bibi Xia Creates Spaces for Sapphic Joy and Belonging in Houston

Bibi Xia is reshaping Houston’s LGBTQ+ scene with joyful, intentional events at Pearl Bar, creating space for sapphic women, queer…

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Arts & Entertainment

Houston Ballet Premieres Stanton Welch’s New Adaptation of Raymonda

Houston Ballet artistic director Stanton Welch debuts a new full-length adaptation of Raymonda, blending classic choreography with emotional storytelling and…

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