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Events on Thursday, March 23, 2023

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 PM

7:00 PM
Matchbox 4

Brought to you by City Church Houston

Brought to you by City Church and the City Church Arts Alliance , this special evening devoted to the classical arts is intended to be a celebration of the diverse and flourishing classical arts environment in Houston, Texas. Each piece in this program is designed to intersect with a season of Lent—a season built around the ideas of waiting, contemplation, vulnerability, sacrifice, and restoration.

All are welcome to this free, public event built around timeless themes, transcendent music, and the power of a community built around an unwavering commitment to the arts in Houston.Read more

Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 PM

7:30 PM
Matchbox 1

Written by and Starring Mary Hooper, Directed by Ted Swindley

EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND

World Premiere of an exciting new play by a Legendary Houston Theatre Artist!

The Book of Mary (It Costs a Lot to Be Real) , is an autobiographical one-woman show, written by and starring Houston’s own Mary Hooper , and directed by Ted Swindley , founder of Houston’s STAGES theatre and author of the popular musical, Always…Patsy Cline . It’s a raucous ride: from her Beaumont beginnings as a shy child of deaf parents, her timely escape to the gay neighborhood of Montrose in the 70s and 80s, to her adventures onstage in Houston’s way off Broadway theatre scene. Both funny and poignant, The Book of Mary is a love letter to the diva in us all.

The Book of Mary is made possible by the generosity of Sue Smith.Read more

Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 PM

7:30 PM
Matchbox 2

a comedy by Jean-Pierre Martinez

Plagio ( Cheaters ) is a rather amoral take on the literary world.

Since the publication of his first novel, Alex, the recipient of a prestigious award, has been basking in his reputation as an author in vogue while collecting his copyright money. He is about to become the recipient of the Cruz de Caballeros de las Artes y las Letras Award bestowed by the Ministry of Culture. His wife Gloria, whose fortune and connections played a big role in enhancing his reputation is helping him get his speech ready for the ceremony. However, this is exactly the moment when Alex receives the unexpected visit of an unknown woman who could put his “success story” in jeopardy.Read more