Loop38 opens their 2018-19 season by bringing a focus to the physical nature of music-making with three dynamic compositions of the last decade, all written for ensemble and electronics. On the program: Maja S. K. Ratkje – And sing while thou on pressed flowers dost sleep (2013) Lewis Nielson – USW (2009) Ashley Fure – Albatross (2014)Read more
For some families, identity contains a hidden surprise. Discover how families are uncovering centuries of secrets about Jewish identity and redefining their cultural and ethnic identity today.Read more
Led by ROCO’s co-principal violist, Suzanne LeFevre, Terzetto is a tribute to the instrument, featuring chamber works by Dvorák, Schulhoff, Milhaud, and others. Suzanne LeFevre, viola and curator Amy Thiaville, violin Rachel Jordan, violin Shino Hayashi, celloRead more
ROCO’s Unchambered series closes with the ROCO Brass Quintet performing Chase Sequence, James Stephenson’s work where the players imitate one another musically, each one trying to “catch up” with the other.Read more
ROCO will present an evening of music and thoughtful dialogue about the role women play and the importance of diverse female voices in the arts and cultural industry.
The evening will consist of selections from ROCO’s In Concert program, titled Queen of Hearts, featuring works all composed by women, including the world premiere of a commission from Heather Schmidt, and the orchestra will be led by conductor Mei-Ann Chen. There will also be a panel discussion about the current state and future of the representation of women in the arts.Read more
Open Dance Project presents new contemporary dance theater works choreographed by Brittany Thetford Deveau, Tehillah Hartmann, Alisa Mittin, Seth McPhail, Alonzo Moore, and Stacy Skolnik. The company will also be presenting "String Theory Suite" by Artistic Director Annie Arnoult set to an original composition by Musiqa's Pierre Jalbert.Read more
Everyone’s favorite curious little monkey and his friend in the yellow hat are coming to the stage in a delightful musical for all ages! All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once a year, and George always helps his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd has vanished!! Determined to help his friend, George leads the audience through a fun-filled adventure where he learns about Rome, friendship, and the “secret ingredient” to cooking!Read more
The Truth Has Changed is a solo monologue which traces the arc of American propaganda and misinformation from 9/11 to Trump from the perspective of the front lines. From his experiences as a first responder during 9/11, to his groundbreaking reporting on fracking, to his eye-opening eco-flights over the Gulf of Mexico during the BP oil spill, to Hurricane Sandy to the massive rallies for Bernie Sanders during the 2016 election and the Democratic Convention to Standing Rock and beyond, Josh Fox is an eyewitness to history. The Truth Has Changed tells the story of this terrifying progression of American history from a front-row seat.Read more
Join the TADA Youth Ballet Company as they present "Falling Into Motion," featuring Guest Artists from NobleMotion, Hope Stone, and Texas Ballet Theater, as well as accompaniment by Houston area artists. TADA's growing Youth Ballet Company will perform works by their Ballet Director, Former Houston Ballet Soloist Elise Elliott, as well as incredible works by three-time Emmy Award Winner Mia Michaels, Ben Stevenson (O.B.E.), Texas Ballet Theater Principal, Andre Silva, and Houston Ballet Soloist, Hayden Stark. Join us for a wonderful evening full of new and innovative dance, with a portion of the evening's proceeds going to Texas Children's Hospital!Read more
Texas Monthly executive editor and two time National Magazine Award winner Mimi Swartz is joined by Houston artist Dario Robleto to discuss the release of her new book Ticker, which chronicles over 50 years of triumphs and failures on the quest to build a total artificial heart.Read more
