The annual Avalon International Competition for Composers celebrates new, exciting, and highly original contemporary music rooted in the classical tradition by both young and more established composers.

The competition concert showcases the stellar quality of Houston performing artists and ensembles who relish the challenge of learning and presenting works of great difficulty.

Through the competition, the Foundation for Modern Music honors its late artistic director, Robert Avalon (1955 - 2004), who helped develop and initiate several important new projects for the foundation - including this competition for composers.Read more

Wildfires have burned well more than 1,000,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle this Spring. At one point, the Smokehouse Creek Fire was burning at the rate of 150 football fields a minute. It devastated the small town of Canadian, Texas. People there lost their homes, businesses, ranches, livestock, pets, cars, and livelihoods. The composer, Alex Moreno, is a native of Canadian, Texas. He is a graduating senior at the prestigious Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Alex organized this concert to raise money for the community that has given so much to him. The concert will feature some of Alex‘s original compositions and will include performances by Shepherd School musicians.Read more

Experience the healing power of laughter with Gospel Comedy Entertainment's Queens of Clean Comedy! Proverbs 17:22 reminds us that 'A cheerful heart is good medicine.' These queens will have you busting with laughter, delivering joy that's better than any remedy. Join us for a Mother's Day weekend filled with laughter and love – where clean comedy meets the uplifting spirit of scripture. Secure your tickets now for a dose of laughter that's truly medicinal!Read more

City Ballet of Houston presents an evening of variations.  Dancers will show classical variations from such ballets as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and Paquita as well as original choreography in an array of contemporary solos.  New works for the company as a whole will also be presented featuring a piece with music from Bizet and a robust Tarantella.  Enjoy an evening of classical and contemporary dance!Read more

Skylar Campbell Dance Collective's highly-anticipated Houston debut: Rebirth, will be an electrifying showcase that promises an unforgettable evening of world-class ballet and live music exploring themes of rejuvenation, awakening, and personal growth. SCDC assembles a unique collection of choreography and artists, curated under the visionary guidance of Skylar Campbell, Principal Dancer with Houston Ballet. Read more

King Charles III presents an alternate history of the ascension of Prince Charles to the throne of the United Kingdom. Does the King have the power to directly intervene in the making of his country's laws?  What would happen if he did?  Could the nation and the royal family themselves maintain their identity if the King were to make such a choice?  Read more

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Dance Source Houston presents the 29th edition of Mind The Gap, an evening of works by local choreographers and companies, including Jai Alexander / choreobyjai, Keeley Dunnam Dance, Persi Mey, Sara Draper, Shruthi Mohankumar, and Steps For Dancing. The program will feature Bharatanatyam, contemporary, Kathak, and modern dance works created and performed by dance artists based in the Greater Houston area.Read more

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The Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF) aims to promote underwater film making and appreciation of the beauty and diversity of all things underwater as well as encouraging the art of underwater videography. Underwater videographers from around the world are invited to submit entries for consideration for screening.

The top three films in each category, as selected by audience real time voting, will be announced at the Awards Reception on Sunday. The Judges Top 10 Picks will also be announced.Read more