Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ Black Alumni Network (HSPVA BAN) to host a 50th-anniversary homecoming, “Celebrating The Gold Standard” with 3-days of networking, performances, and class reunion events with acclaimed alumni from Friday, August 5th - Sunday, August 7th, 2022 at various venues with historical significance to the school's existence including its original building.

The Black Alumni Network’s curated homecoming weekend of events celebrates HSPVA traditions and highlights black alumni contributions to the school’s legacy while providing opportunities to support current and future HSPVA students. Homecoming weekend is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and everyone is welcome to attend!

The weekend kicks off Friday, August 5th with Off The Record | Welcome Cocktail Mixer featuring Grammy Award Winning DJ and HSPVA Alum Bryan-Michael Cox (Vocal '96) at the DeLuxe Theatre in 5th Ward; tickets are $55. Saturday, August 6th’s events include What I Wish I Knew (LIVE): An Edutainment Series at the Heinen Theatre, the original HSPVA campus; tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students. Saturday evening is The Happening: Alumni All-Stars featuring acclaimed alum DJ Asa Davis (Instrumental '12) at Kinder HSPVA’s current Downtown Houston location; tickets are $55 for adults and $25 for students. The final event of the weekend on Sunday, August 7th is the HSPVA Family Reunion featuring acclaimed alum DJ Tay Powers (Instrumental '11) at Axelrad; tickets are $30. VIP Packages for all events are available from $100-$375. All VIP packages come with a free T-Shirt Committee chairs for “Celebrating The Gold Standard” homecoming events are Ashley Davis, (vocal ‘98) and Jonathan Jackson (alumni parent).

“We are so excited to welcome alumni of The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Kinder HSPVA) and the public to our 50th Anniversary celebration! The legacy of HSPVA would not be possible without recognizing the achievements and perseverance of our notable alumni in various creative and influential industries from the arts to community activism.”

“Homecoming: Celebrating the Gold Standard will be an educational and fun-filled three-day weekend where we will not only celebrate the school’s 50th Anniversary but also commemorate our unity and achievements of the last 50 years as we work to pave the way forward for those who follow in our footsteps.” --HSPVA BAN President Denise Ward

Can't make it to the reunion? You can still show your support by making a tax-deductible donation here to the HSPVA Black Alumni Network as we support current student and alumni endeavors, provide resources and scholarships, and sponsor networking opportunities to champion the next generation of HSPVA artists and professionals.

For more information on how to volunteer, purchase tickets or sponsor an event, visit our website at

www.hspvablackalumni.com.