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MFAH's Artists in Dialogue Series
The "Artists in Dialogue" series delves into artists' practices through their expressions, drawing inspiration from the Museum's collections or exhibitions.
SceneFour: Rhythms Transformed into Fine Art
SceneFour has unveiled more than forty collections, gaining particular recognition for its pioneering "rhythm-on-canvas" artworks. This innovative process involves drummers generating abstract works in collaboration with SceneFour, translating their movements behind the drum kit onto the canvas. Cory Danziger, Co-Founder and Conceptual Artist of SceneFour, has worked alongside Artist Ravi Dosaj since 2004, exclusively dedicating themselves to crafting collaborative art with renowned musicians. Notably, SceneFour's recent artistic venture involves Shelia E, a distinguished percussionist honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Often dubbed the Queen of Percussion, Shelia E is part of the Escovedo Family, alongside her father Pete Escovedo and brother Peter Michael. Her impressive collaborations encompass luminaries like Prince, Marvin Gaye, George Duke, and Ringo Starr.
Eric Benet and Gerald Albright Shine at The Stafford Center: A Fusion of Jazz and R&B Delight
Last weekend, The Stafford Center hosted a mesmerizing Summer Jazz and R&B concert series featuring the extraordinary talents of Eric Benet and Gerald Albright. The event turned into a heartwarming reunion for those born in the 1950s, with a sprinkling of millennials scattered throughout the elegant venue.
The Negro Motorist Green Book
The Negro Motorist Green Book, a new exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor will be on display in Holocaust Museum Houston’s Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery Sept. 1 through Nov. 26, 2023.
El Franco Lee II: A Journey Through Urban Mannerist Pop Art
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is proud to present a captivating exhibition titled "El Franco Lee II: Mid-Career Survey," curated by HMAAC's esteemed Chief Curator, Christopher Blay. This highly anticipated showcase marks the first solo museum exhibition dedicated to the remarkable works of Houston-based artist El Franco Lee II.
Rocking the Summer: Queen's Music Takes Center Stage at the Hobby Center
Audiences experienced an electrifying night on Saturday as they danced in their seats and sang along to their favorite Queen songs with the Houston Symphony. Creating a rock concert atmosphere, audience members waved their flashlights to the music. The Houston Symphony, with the power of a full rock band, performed a set list of Queen's iconic hits, capturing the spirit of rock and roll and the opera-infused song "Bohemian Rhapsody." It was a feel-good night suitable for all ages.
Discover the Artistic Marvels of East Harris County: Apply Now for HCCAC's Artists in Residence Program 2023-24!
The Harris County Cultural Arts Council invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey into the vibrant world of art and culture with their groundbreaking Artists in Residence Program. This innovative initiative aims to shape a unique cultural identity for the region while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their awe-inspiring work.
Ming Smith: Catching the Light
Art Is Bond is delighted to present “Catching the Light,” a solo exhibition by Ming Smith opened May 26, 2023, and is on view through Saturday July 8, 2023.
Landmark Exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows Travels to the MFAH, Surveying the Celebrated South African Artist’s Work
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will host the acclaimed exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows, from June 25 to September 10, 2023. Organized in cooperation with The Broad, Los Angeles, where it opened in November 2022, the exhibition surveys 35 years of the celebrated South African artist’s career, and features more than 80 works touching on every aspect of Kentridge’s wide-ranging investigations in the visual arts, film, and theater.
Houston Symphony Announces the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, Opening with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert
Audiences will experience the Houston Symphony performing John Williams’ music to the entire first film live to picture from one of the most beloved film series in history
The Houston Symphony announced today that the Symphony will perform Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert on July 14 and 15, 2023 at the Hobby Centeras part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. The concert will feature the Houston Symphony performing live, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the entire film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing the Houston Symphony perform John Williams’ unforgettable score live. Tickets go on sale March 2, 2023 via houstonsymphony.org and 713-224-7575.
The Rebirth in Action Exhibition, Organized by the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy
The Rebirth in Action exhibition, organized by Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, expands the notion of a monument to include the living community represented by legacy residents of Houston Freedmen’s Town.
Must See Exhibits at HMAAC
There is still time to catch the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC)’s exhibit Negative Women: Four Photographers Questioning Boundaries, curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. The exhibition will be on view until January 21, 2023.
Vanessa Gilmore opens Tea with Judge V in King David Hotel in historic Riverside
Judge, author, and entrepreneur are some ways to describe Judge Gilmore. When she was sworn in as a federal judge in 1994, she was the youngest sitting federal judge in the nation. Now retired from the bench as a United States District Judge after 28 years of service, the is a sought-after speaker, a voice-over artist, and the author of four books. This month she adds entrepreneur to her resume with the opening of her new business venture, Tea with Judge V. It is set to open this month inside the Hotel King David, a unique boutique hotel, on the historic Riverside Drive in Houston, Texas.
The Houston Symphony: “Celebrating Black Composers: Ellington, Hendrix, Price & More”
Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond! Rock out to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” dance to Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer” and Florence Price’s exhilarating “Juba” Dance, and much more!
Miller Outdoor Theatre Is Hosting The Houston Jazz Festival Produced By The Houston Jazz Collective
Tickets will be available starting September 16th at 10:00 AM at Miller Outdoor Theatre! For assistance with handicap accessible seating, please call the box office in advance.
2022 Texas Artist of the Year & Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts
Art League Houston is proud to present, Bitter Waters Sweet, an exhibition of new work by Fort Worth artist Letitia Huckaby, the 2022 Texas Artist of the Year. In her exhibition, Letitia Huckaby explores the legacy of Africatown, the historic community near Mobile, Alabama, that was founded by a group of West African people who were trafficked to the U.S. as slaves shortly before Emancipation, and long after the Atlantic slave trade was banned. The ship that brought them, the Clotilda, was scuttled in Mobile Bay shortly after delivering its cargo in 1860 to conceal its illegal activity. The wreckage was rediscovered in 2018 and is currently the subject of active archaeological research.
Houston Ballet – Single Tickets For Fall 2022 Performances Are On Sale Now
The Public Can Now Reserve Tickets For Peter Pan, Good Vibrations and Nutcracker
Houston Ballet announces the sale of single tickets for fall 2022 performances on July 14, 2022, at 10 am CTS. The 2022-2023 season kicks off with two spectacular ballets — Trey McIntyre’s Peter Pan (September 9-18) and Good Vibrations (September 22 - October 2) before closing out the year with one of the Ballet’s most celebrated traditions, Welch’s The Nutcracker.
25th Annual MFA - 5A Citywide Exhibition
Winners On Display At T.S.U.'s University Museum, Through Aug 30th
This year the African American Art Advisory Association (5A) of the Museum of Fine Art Houston celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Citywide African American Artists Exhibition. The Exhibit will be hosted at different venues and spaces across the city, including the University Museum at Texas Southern University and the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts. The Houston Citywide African American Artists Exhibition is open to all artists of the African diaspora in the greater Houston area. It is sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, through 5A (the African American Art Advisory Association at the MFAH) and the University Museum at Texas Southern University.
Joe Carmouche – Houston Jazz Legend For Decades
One Of Houston's Most Sought-After Jazz Musicians
Joe Carmouche is considered to be one of the most in demand jazz musicians who is a Houston grown product. Best known for eloquently plucking the strings of guitar, he packs venues around town to the delight of jazz aficionados of the young and old.
You Are Art – A Love Letter To Fifth Ward
You are Art A Love Letter to 5th Ward is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston. Fifth Ward is portrayed as more than just a geographic location; the residents are the most critical parts of the community; when these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best interests of the physical place alive. Francis used colored pencils, decorative papers, foil, and found objects to collage his portraits.
