Dance Infusion
Dance Infusion with Uptown Dance Company II, celebrating the 25th Anniversary season, featuring 3 new premiers including founder and artistic director Beth Gulledge-Brown, Krissy Richmond and River Hemming.Read more
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A Rock's Story!
Davis Gordon Gilbert and GiGi Productions
A Rock's Story!
The 95% True Story of the Joke that Made a Million Dollar!
Gary Ross Dahl was an American businessman and advertising director. He founded and created the collectable toy Pet Rock— in the mid-1970s—which was successful enough to make him a millionaire.Read more
Mind the Gap XXXI
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Dance Source Houston is excited to present the 31st edition of Mind The Gap on October 8, 2024, continuing the organization’s 20th anniversary season. This program will feature works by local dancemakers including Bronte Hopkins, Ekta Popat (Storytellers School of Dance), Tessa Salomone, Emalie Vann Thok (Museum H Studios), and Jamie Williams. Audiences will experience a range of dance forms including contemporary, Kathak, and Khmer.
Mind The Gap is a collaboration between Dance Source Houston and Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston providing choreographers with a performance platform and the opportunity to expand production, marketing, and audience development capacities. To date, Mind The Gap has supported over 130 dancemakers.Read more
Beat
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Group Acorde presents Beat: an evening of premiere works of contemporary dance and live music performances highlighting the work of composers Thomas Helton and Natasha Manley and choreographers Roberta Paixao Cortes and Lindsey McGill. This full evening production will feature two works: Batimento Cardiaco and Vessel (excerpt). Both works demonstrate Group Acorde’s ability to create art collaborations that display the company’s diverse artistry and artists.Read more
Fantasía Andaluza
Fantasía Andaluza, composed and arranged by Jeremy García, ignites the fire and passion of Flamenco and Classical in an exciting new view to iconic classics. Top Houston musicians, a flamenco singer, guitar and dancers bring to life reimagined excerpts from Manuel de Falla’s “El Amor Brujo” (Love, the Sorcerer) and the newly composed “Suite Andaluz.” Enjoy the pairing of Flamenco and Chamber ensembles in the full splendor of the music of Spain!Read more
Tarbaby
“A strong postbop collective with plenty of moves at its command: advanced rhythmic calculus, sly harmonic implication, and cohesive elasticity.” - New York Times
“I don’t want to hug the tar baby.” – Tony Snow, White House Press Secretary 2006-07
“There are aspects of American history that are intertwined with the music that we play that most people don’t want to touch. That’s the function the Tar Baby plays in that story: initially Br’er Rabbit doesn’t want to touch the Tar Baby, and when he finally does he can’t shake it off.” - Drummer Nasheet WaitsRead more
Lucia & Valdemar Flamenco – The Music of “Sabicas”
The Flamenco Poets Society
Lucia & Valdemar Flamenco – The Music of “Sabicas”
The Flamenco Poets Society – Café Cantante Series Presents: Lucia & Valdemar Flamenco, Cante and Guitar with Maria Alegre, Violin
Join us for a remarkable celebration of one of flamenco music’s most illustrious icons! We invite you to join us for an experience honoring the legendary Sabicas (Agustin Castellón Campos), from the city of Pamplona, Spain. Sabicas, whose passion for music left Spain during the turbulent years of the civil war in pursuit of artistic freedom in Mexico before traveling to New York City. He redefined flamenco guitar. His collaborations with esteemed flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya cemented his status as one of the greatest flamenco guitarists and composers of the 20th century. Through his soul-stirring performances, Sabicas transformed concert halls and theaters, making flamenco accessible to all. Modern players such as Paco de Lucia, Vicente Amigo, Gerardo Nuñez, and many more acknowledge the great influence of Sabicas’s music. Read more
Ishrat Afreen in Qawwali
A captivating evening featuring the talented ensemble of Riyaaz Qawwali as they perform the poetry of trailblazing poet Ishrat Afreen. In this unique collaboration, two of Houston's most acclaimed artistic forces come together to premiere the works of a remarkable female poetess in a genre traditionally dominated by men. Experience the unique beauty of Afreen's poetry brought to life through the soulful melodies and rhythms of Riyaaz Qawwali. Don't miss this groundbreaking event that celebrates artistic diversity and the transformative power of poetry and music.
Free Admission with registration.Read more
The Flow: Fade to Black Monologue Series
ATTENTION HOUSTON RESIDENTS! Prepare yourselves for an exciting new event brought to you by Shabach Enterprise, the creative minds behind the Fade To Black Play Festival!
Back for its third Season is The Flow, a remarkable collaboration of music, poetry, and dance featuring captivating monologues penned by African-American playwrights!
Experience the talent of local actors from diverse backgrounds in a dynamic, high-energy showcase that promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment!Read more
Houston Black Dance Festival Performance
The Houston Black Dance Festival, presented by Dance Afrikana and Houston Black Dance Collective, celebrates African and Diasporic dance in Houston. It invites dance artists/choreographers from Houston and beyond to share through four key components: performances, dance workshops, professional workshops, and community gatherings. It is a 3-day festival that provides a platform for local Black dancers to share their artistic practice and foster deeper collaboration; to further develop the infrastructure of Black dance in the city; and to situate Houston as a cultural hub and tourist destination to celebrate Black dance.Read more
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