HGO Announces Six New Members for the Prestigious 2020-21 HGO Studio
After an international search ending last month with the 32nd Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, “Concert of Arias,” Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is excited to announce five new singers and one new pianist for the 2020–21 HGO Studio.
New Rice University music building to be named Brockman Hall for Opera
Rice University's new music building will be named Brockman Hall for Opera and the 84,000-square-foot structure, along with Alice Pratt Brown Hall and its adjoining plaza, will be christened the Brockman Music and Performing Arts Center.
Update Regarding COVID-19 and Alley Closure
Following the recommendations of Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Alley has canceled all performances, events, camps, and classes through March 31 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus.
HISD Receives Heartfelt Book Donation by Houston Law Firm
Law firm Kirkland & Ellis in Houston has donated 170 copies of the charity children's book “H is for Harvey” to be placed into every one of HISD’s elementary school libraries and early childhood centers.
COVID- 19 and the HMAAC Community Houston Museum of African American Culture
There is no higher priority to our entire HMAAC Family then the safety of our guests and employees. We are in close communication with medical professionals, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), government agencies, and …
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declare public health emergency due to COVID-19
Mayor Sylvester Turner today signed a proclamation declaring a Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency to help contain and mitigate COVID-19 from spreading. As a result of the emergency order, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo …
Miller Outdoor Theatre Postpones March Performances
“Out of an abundance of caution and to do our part to help contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, March performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre will be postponed to later dates during the 2020 season,” said Cissy Segall Davis, …
Avenida Houston "Party on the Plaza" cancelled for March 26
Houston First Corporation is cancelling its “Party on the Plaza” concert scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020.
The Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival Is Cancelled
The Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival, scheduled for Sunday, March 29, has been canceled.
Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend with David Nail at The Rustic
The Rustic is giving Houstonians a special way to celebrate the holiday weekend with a live performance by innovative country music artist David Nail.
'Smart' wound-healing patch: DARPA awards $22 million grant
Rice University neuroengineers and bioengineers are part of a national team that's developing "smart" technology that combines artificial intelligence, bioelectronics and regenerative medicine to regrow muscle tissue for wounded soldiers.
A New SpaceX Rocket Exhibit Opens at Space Center Houston
The Falcon has landed. A flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exhibit is open at Space Center Houston. The flown Falcon 9 first stage booster set outside Space Center Houston offers an intimate look at a reusable rocket used to further …
Local Students to Participate in Prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort This Weekend
A local student from the Houston area is among the 100 teens selected to participate in Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE – a four-day, immersive and transformational mentoring program kicking off at Walt Disney World Resort in …
Houston’s Coronavirus Plan of Action
I continue to closely monitor the threat of novel coronavirus, now officially known as COVID-19. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the city of Houston and the threat in our city remains low.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Shuts Down Due to the Coronavirus
In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The Rodeo will respectfully and dutifully comply with the City’s order.
