“Felizmente Tonas” es un monólogo introspectivo, divertido y profundamente humano creado e interpretado por Lizzette Díaz, periodista, autora y creadora del movimiento Felizmente Tonas. En esta puesta en escena, Lizzette invita al público a mirarse al espejo sin miedo, a reconciliarse con la edad y a reírse de las arrugas, los olvidos y los cambios que llegan después de los 40, entendiendo que la plenitud no tiene fecha de vencimiento.Read more
Join DiverseWorks in welcoming Louise Martorano, Managing Director of National Programs, Community Arts Stabilization Trust (CAST), to Houston as part of the Diverse Discourse Lecture & Studio Visit Program. The Diverse Discourse Lecture and Studio Visit Program brings curators and artistic directors to Houston to share their knowledge and ideas through free public lectures and visits with local artists.
Louise Martoranos’ talk, It’s Not Out of Reach, will take place at the DiverseWorks Gallery @ MATCH at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 9, and is co-hosted by Lawndale Art Center. Artist careers are often volatile and can be a rollercoaster when it comes to economic stability, financial security, and dependable infrastructure. This talk and discussion place these challenges at the center of our attention, offering strategies for artists to skillfully approach uncertainty across issues of space, ownership, financial stability, and scarce opportunities. Drawing on 17 years of experience in supporting artists’ careers and in caring for our arts and culture ecosystems, the goal of this talk is to reassure participants that the path to being an artist with a sustainable career is not out of reach.Read more
Join the hosts of The War on Cars podcast and BikeHouston for a live, in-person conversation on the future of urban life.
This promises to be a lively discussion with authors Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon on their new book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, which explores how transportation, housing, and climate advocacy intersect to create more livable, people-centered cities. With humor, insight, and sharp critique, Goodyear and Gordon will unpack how we can build a better world beyond car dependency. Featuring special guest interviews and more.Read more
TEDxThirdWard is an independently organized TEDx event happening in Houston’s Third Ward. With the theme "Dream. Dare. Do.," the event showcases talks and performances that inspire curiosity, spark action, and foster collaboration.Read more
