Celebrate the return of oyster season with Oysters, Brews & Blues- A Gulf Coast Collaboration event to benefit the Coastal Conservation Association's Building Conservation Trust oyster reef building project. Tickets are available for purchase at $75, plus tax, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the CCA Building Conservation Trust project. The Mighty Orq will play …
Opening Reception: November 2, 2018, 6:30-9:30 PM Hardy and Nance Studios is proud to be the inaugural venue for Houston’s first annual collaborative pop-up event MIXTAPE #1: Emerging Works opening Friday, November 2nd. Like a compilation of musical genres, MIXTAPE #1 brings a diverse collection of artists, using differing styles and mediums, together for this …
Friday, November 2, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Blake Wilkins, conductor "Fridays at Moores" continues with a performance by Percussion Ensemble I. $15adult/$12 alumni, senior, staff/$10 student
Written by Joy Gregory Directed by guest artist Christopher Owens “Jane Eyre,” “Wuthering Heights,” “Agnes Grey”— the novels that mid-19th-century London was mad about. But who were the writers? The book jackets said Acton Bell, Ellis Bell or Currer Bell, but these brilliant writers never showed themselves in London society. Perhaps because they were all …
The inaugural Heartmade Harvest Market comes to Main Street Square, located at Main and McKinney in the heart of Downtown Houston. Spend the day exploring the works of more than 70 local and regional artists, crafters and creatives. The fun-filled festivities will host a little something for everyone with music, food truck fare and special …
EXPLORE Heritage Tourism Fall - Remembrance Service Corporation International Cemetery Tour Cosponsored by Houston History Alliance - HHA Stories of Love and Courage: Women Who Made Houston (This tour is part of the Tales of Houston Women programming series) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018, 1:00 PM – 6:00 pm Departure: The Heritage Society 1100 Bagby St., …
Isabelle Demers, Associate Professor of Organ at Baylor University, performs a solo recital on the 2017 IV/85 Nichols & Simpson organ.
Nervous about biking in Houston? Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and Bike Houston invite you to a free Community Bike Safety Course where you’ll gain the confidence to cycle safely around town. The course begins with 90 minutes of classroom instruction at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, followed by 90 minutes of drills …
Participating schools: Elkins High School; John Richardson, director Pearland High School; Michael Kessler, director Seven Lakes High School; Emily Chandler, director Shadow Creek High School; Jennifer Gallagher, director Note: Start time for this event is earlier than typical Moores School of Music events.
The School of Art presents a talk by Kim Beck, associate professor in the School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University. Beck’s work includes drawing, print, installation and sculpture. Learn more about her work at http://www.idealcities.com/. The event will take place at the University of Houston main campus in the Fine Arts Building, Room 110.
On November 7, at 12:00 p.m. explore “Forgiveness” with a meditation in the Islamic tradition led by Iman Dr. Wazir Ali of Masjid Warthud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al’Qur’an. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.00.
Cheng-Wei Hsieh, Kirsten Yon, violin Wayne Brooks, Suzanne LeFevre, viola Anthony Kitai, cello Dennis Whittaker, bass Timothy Hester, piano Moores School of Music faculty perform Beethoven's String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No. 1, Turina's "Scene andalouse" and Brahms, String Sextet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 1.
The Rabbit Hunt By Patrick Bresnan and Ivete Lucas At Rice Media Center November 8 | 6-8 PM Opening reception: 6:00 PM Screening of short film: 6:30 PM "The Rabbit Hunt" is a multimedia exhibition by filmmakers Patrick Bresnan and Ivete Lucas opening at the Rice Media Center Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. …
The Trouble with Toys The trouble with toys is that in the hands of artists they are neither innocent nor benign; these potent symbols of childhood become an undeniably provocative medium for social and political commentary. Instantly recognizable as objects of charm and delight, toys tend to disarm and render us vulnerable, even if only …
The Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) presents another season of Movies at Market Square Park. This popular outdoor film series features free screenings on select evenings this spring and summer. Pre-movie festivities include lawn games and a photo booth, plus guests should expect other special surprises throughout the season. On November 9, bring your …
In conjunction with the Houston Residency Artist Program, artist Phillip Pyle, II is honoring Veterans with the recreation of a 1944 wrestling match with a modern twist. Houston is home to one of the largest populations of military service members and families, highlighting why the Houston Office of Veteran Affairs chose Third Ward as the …
USA Ninja Challenge Katy, an obstacle course training gym for children, will celebrate an Open House on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 1 pm to 5 pm, at 22564 Franz Road in Katy, Texas, 77449. Inspired by the popular television show and based on a gymnastics foundation, the 7,000 square foot gym features a variety of …
The comedian, actor, and best-selling author Sebastian Maniscalco is giving a concert in our city as a part of his Stay Hungry 2018 Tour. Let's face it: in our increasingly tepid, polite, and politically correct culture we need more people like Sebastian Maniscalco. Forever able to seize the moment, never failing to speak his mind, …
The Moores School of Music presents a recital by Gila Goldstein, chair of Boston University's Piano Department, featuring works by Bach, Chopin, Liszt and Schumann.
In partnership with the Houston Center for Photography and the Transart Foundation for Art and Anthropology, the School of Art presents an artist talk by Tarrah Krajnak in conjunction with her exhibition, "Origin Stories," on view at the Houston Center for Photography.
On Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., the Rothko Chapel will host the 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. In advance of the Chapel’s scheduled 2019 Symposium, “Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis,” the theme of this service will be “care for creation.” Leaders and members of nine different faith communities from across the …
The sky is the limit when it comes to the artists at METdance. The nonprofit’s next performance “When We Take Flight,” which showcase the great heights its dancers achieve on stage, featuring works by award-winning NYC-based Kyle Abraham, Bridget L. Moore and Sean Carmon, as well as a world premiere by Princess Grace Awardee Joshua …
Five preteens teeter on the brink of adolescence when a shocking and violent act interrupts their insular world of personal struggles and triumphs. Catastrophic favorite Chana Porter takes us back to the early ’90s in a suburban planned community, the first of its kind in America, for a subversive, mischievous, and oh-so-familiar (or is it?) …
Enjoy a concert by country artist, Glen Templeton. Tickets are $12-$15.
Now in its 66th year, the Theta Charity Antiques Show is one of the preeminent charity antiques shows in the country, with proceeds benefitting deserving local charities. The 2018 Show—which focuses on the timeless beauty of botanicals—brings together nearly 70 exhibitors and features fine art, furniture, and decor spanning a wide variety of design styles …