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New Dimensions in Sight and Sound

MUSIQA

New Dimensions in Sight and Sound

Musiqa is proud to bring a new video installation by Carrie Marie Schnieder to the stage, along with a slate of new works by emerging composers from Houston and around the country.

Musiqa is proud to bring Weather Model - a new video installation by Carrie Marie Schneider - to the stage, along with a slate of new works by emerging composers from Houston and around the country. Join us at MATCH on April 29 & 30 to hear new music by Ryne Siesky and Sam Wu, and experience the next stage in Schneider’s years long process of exploring Houstonians’ post-Harvey relationship to water. Read more

heART&SOUL Vol. 121: WE SPIT POETRY!

An Art-infused Open Mic

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM... THE MIXER 

Experience the sound of DJ LoQi spinning the hottest Neo Soul, R&B music that will stimulate your mind, body, and soul as you arrive for your heART&SOUL experience.

8:00 PM... THE EXPERIENCE

"WE SPIT POETRY"

James Just born in New Orleans, La is an Artist. Period.

Since he was able to pick up a pencil he’s been drawing or writing short stories to accompany the pictures.

He started writing Poetry at the age of sixteen as a past time and after a family friend heard him recite one, he invited him to True Brew Cafe’ where he performed his first open mic.

He became enraptured in the experience and was soon a frequent on the New Orleans Poetry scene even getting a chance to perform at the Jazz Festival.

Creating has been his life’s work, his spiritual practice. In 2019 he launched Casa de Vintage Soul ‘The house that dreams built’ A lifestyle brand which currently offers luxury skincare, shirts, hats and novelty items.

‘I believe I was born to create. So, naturally, I am most at peace in that process. I believe that by recognizing, owning and mastering my own power… others will be inspired to do the same.’ -J. Just

SPOKEN WORD + MOVEMENT + SONG + VISUAL ART = Where the ARTS merge!Read more

Carnatic Music Vocal Concert by Saketharaman

Classical Arts Society of Houston

Carnatic Music Vocal Concert by Saketharaman

accompanied by H.K.Venkatram on the violin and Patri Satishkumar on the mridangam.

Vidwan Saketharaman has always lived his life celebrating music. Hailing from a rich musical heritage of Padmabhushan Lalgudi Jayaraman, Saketharaman had climbed up the ladder of his passion steadily and devotedly. His career in music has been decorated with many prestigious awards including Sangeet Natak Academy Award with performances in the prestigious halls all over the world including Madras Music Academy, Shanmuganandha sabha Mumbai, Thiruvaiyaru Thyagaraja Aradhana, Cleveland Thyagaraja festival, Learnquest conference Boston, Cannada, Theatre De Villa Paris, Sydney, Germany among many others.He is a unique musician with a perfect blend of intellectuality, innovation and tradition. He believes in a fluid approach to music, embracing the magic that unfolds with prolificacy and originality. Often called the “Prince of Pallavis“, his presentations brim with superlative virtuosity, brilliance and aesthetics. His proclivity to explore, clarity of musical expressions, precision of delivery and delectable laya make his performances soul stirring and reverberates in the hearts of his listeners.Read more

Brahms 2 for 13

The Sounds of One

Brahms 2 for 13

A fantastic new way to experience the symphonic canon!

The Sounds of One Chamber Orchestra will presents: Brahms 2 for 13. The audience will get to witness Brahms beloved Second Symphony like never before. One player for each of the parts with create a unique texture and allow the listener an intimate look at how each thread of this pastoral masterpieces comes together into a beautiful tapestry. Along with a brand new commission from composer Alan Schmitz, and a Dvorak Slavonic Dance, it is sure to be an exciting night in the heart of Houston.Read more

Felizmente Tonas

Basta de sentirte triste, poco atractiva porque tus curvas ya no son las mismas de cuando tenías 20 años. Llegó el momento de entregarte a tus años y abrazarlos completamente para sentirte perfecta tal y como eres: una mujer hermosa, valiente, inteligente, guerrera, llena de virtudes y por supuesto de defectos, como cualquier terrenal, con la diferencia, de que ahora estás consciente de ellos, los trabajas e intentas ser un mejor ser humano todos los días.Y es que cuando las “tonas” nos entonamos, sabemos que todo es posible, solo que a veces nos hace falta ese empujoncito que nos lleva a reconciliarnos con nosotras mismas para entender que si nos equivocamos o no, estamos en el momento justo, en el tiempo perfecto, para rectificar y volver a intentarlo. “FelizmenteTonas”, el monólogo presentado por la periodista y empresaria colombiana, Lizzette Díaz, autora del libro “Felizmente 40tona”, quien después de cinco años de este lanzamiento, decidió enfrentar un nuevo reto, esta vez sobre las tablas, con este monólogo introspectivo, reflexivo, pero sobre todo, profundamente divertido.Read more

A Girl and Her Dreams

Cai Circus, Vinyl Lounge, RiRis Playhouse & Future Stars of Houston presents; an original story by Caiya Velasco, A Girl and Her Dreams.

"Our girl in this story, Historia, falls asleep reading her favorite mythology book, which is not unusual for her. After sleeping for a little while, Historia wakes to two creatures from that exact book staring at her. They lead her through a mysterious tunnel and at the end of this tunnel lies another world. Historia will then watch and discover many beautiful things in this new world, enjoying her time and meeting new creatures. But when she decides she’s ready to go home, will she be allowed to leave?”

Come see this spectacular story unfold, featuring our cast of Aerialists, Dancers, Acrobats, and Live Vocalists.Read more

Mind the Gap

Dance Source Houston

Mind the Gap

A showcase of danceworks by local choreographers

Dance Source Houston presents the 24th edition of Mind The Gap, an evening of works by local dancemakers including Mackenzie Bingham, Mimi diLuna, Dolly Goyal (Steps for Dancing), Ashley Horn (The Pilot Dance Project), Saliya Ilankoon (Salaru Sri Lankan Cultural Academy), and Preeti Ramakrishnan (Shree Krishna Dance Academy).Read more

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