Saranna Zhang - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/saranna-zhang/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:03:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Saranna Zhang - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/saranna-zhang/ 32 32 103504436 Galveston Surf Shop to Be Transformed Into an Arty Showcase —The Hotdog Generation Is Here https://houstonnewmedia.org/galveston-surf-shop-to-be-transformed-into-an-arty-showcase-the-hotdog-generation-is-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=galveston-surf-shop-to-be-transformed-into-an-arty-showcase-the-hotdog-generation-is-here Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:03:57 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=471801 Looking for a fun way to spend one of the last weekends of summer, less than an hour and a half from Houston? An artsy party is waiting for you. PICNIC SURF SHAPES, a surf brand with an art curatorial bent, is hosting “Hotdog Generation” wi...

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When a Hot Houston Garage Becomes a Theater Stage — HSPVA Grads Create an Unlikely Showcase With $7 Tickets https://houstonnewmedia.org/when-a-hot-houston-garage-becomes-a-theater-stage-hspva-grads-create-an-unlikely-showcase-with-7-tickets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-a-hot-houston-garage-becomes-a-theater-stage-hspva-grads-create-an-unlikely-showcase-with-7-tickets Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:14:15 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=471830 Even the relentless Houston heat can’t stop young people from creating art. During two humid 90 degree nights, The Garage opened for its second season in Houston. The Garage is the creation of Rafael Pina, Ollie Grishaber and Damon Diaz, who decided to...

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Pioneering Houston Political Icon Gets a Meditative Monument at a Public Library — A Fitting Tribute Takes Shape https://houstonnewmedia.org/pioneering-houston-political-icon-gets-a-meditative-monument-at-a-public-library-a-fitting-tribute-takes-shape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pioneering-houston-political-icon-gets-a-meditative-monument-at-a-public-library-a-fitting-tribute-takes-shape Fri, 11 Aug 2023 01:15:06 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=471586 A new monument honoring the late Barbara Jordan has been unveiled at the African American Library at the Gregory School in Houston. Community members and local representatives gathered for the opening of “The Meditative Space in Reflection of the Life ...

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Houston Is Getting Its Own Majestic Arch With Immense Art Power — Groundbreaking Project Headed to Second Ward https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-is-getting-its-own-majestic-arch-with-immense-art-power-groundbreaking-project-headed-to-second-ward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-is-getting-its-own-majestic-arch-with-immense-art-power-groundbreaking-project-headed-to-second-ward Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:55:53 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=469352 A towering majestic arch, a product of both art and engineering, will soon sit in Houston’s East End as a new family-friendly space. Arco del Tiempo, which translates to Arch of Time, will be a major addition to Houston’s public art scene and the city’...

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Beloved Cartoon Artist and Musician Is Remembered With an Unforgettable Houston Mural — Daniel Johnston’s Light Shines on Mental Health https://houstonnewmedia.org/beloved-cartoon-artist-and-musician-is-remembered-with-an-unforgettable-houston-mural-daniel-johnstons-light-shines-on-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beloved-cartoon-artist-and-musician-is-remembered-with-an-unforgettable-houston-mural-daniel-johnstons-light-shines-on-mental-health Fri, 04 Aug 2023 02:27:38 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=468348 On the side of the building housing Houston’s Redbud Arts Center lies a new art gem and homage to one of Texas’ most influential — and sometimes controversial — artists. Hidden behind an unlocked fence and guarded by a tutu-clad Humpty Dumpty sculpture...

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Please Do Touch — This Houston Arts Exhibition Defies the Usual Expectations to Create a Sensory-Friendly Show For Kids and Adults https://houstonnewmedia.org/please-do-touch-this-houston-arts-exhibition-defies-the-usual-expectations-to-create-a-sensory-friendly-show-for-kids-and-adults/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=please-do-touch-this-houston-arts-exhibition-defies-the-usual-expectations-to-create-a-sensory-friendly-show-for-kids-and-adults Thu, 03 Aug 2023 01:49:10 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=470237 “Do not touch” are not words you’ll hear at one Houston art exhibition. The Alta Arts is home to “Multi-Zen-Sery,” an inclusive show for kids with disabilities on view through this Saturday, August 5th. “Multi-Zen-Sery,” a proje...

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The Real Joys of Barbenheimer — I Did the Oppenheimer and Barbie Doubleheader In the Craziest Way Possible and You Should Too https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-real-joys-of-barbenheimer-i-did-the-oppenheimer-and-barbie-doubleheader-in-the-craziest-way-possible-and-you-should-too/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-real-joys-of-barbenheimer-i-did-the-oppenheimer-and-barbie-doubleheader-in-the-craziest-way-possible-and-you-should-too Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:50:33 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=469354 I arrived at the Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Theater in Houston to participate in Barbenheimer. I wasn’t special — across the country, people came out in droves to experience the historic summer movie doubleheader that quickly grew into a pop c...

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Women In Craft Take Centerstage in Houston — Smokey Mountain and The Land of the Flowers Leave Deep Impressions https://houstonnewmedia.org/women-in-craft-take-centerstage-in-houston-smokey-mountain-and-the-land-of-the-flowers-leave-deep-impressions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=women-in-craft-take-centerstage-in-houston-smokey-mountain-and-the-land-of-the-flowers-leave-deep-impressions Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:57:00 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=468306 Craft and ceramics made by female artists are getting a new spotlight at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. “The Land of the Flowers” from San Marcos-based artist Gabo Martinez and “Smokey Memory” from Dallas-based Nadia Rosales are two special...

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Juvenile Probation System Film Program Gives Harris County Teens Another Creative Chance — How Making Movies Makes a Difference https://houstonnewmedia.org/juvenile-probation-system-film-program-gives-harris-county-teens-another-creative-chance-how-making-movies-makes-a-difference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=juvenile-probation-system-film-program-gives-harris-county-teens-another-creative-chance-how-making-movies-makes-a-difference Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:16:05 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=469356 A filmmaking program is giving teenagers in Harris County’s juvenile probation system a new creative outlet. Led by filmmaker and instructor Dan Gordon, the program gives students aged 15 to 18 experience with camera operation, creative writing, ...

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AIA Houston Artisan of the Year Patrick Renner Debuts His Newest Installation at ArCH https://houstonnewmedia.org/aia-houston-artisan-of-the-year-patrick-renner-debuts-his-newest-installation-at-arch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aia-houston-artisan-of-the-year-patrick-renner-debuts-his-newest-installation-at-arch Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:09:51 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=468397 Discarded building materials, an old TV, and collected wasp nests all get a new life at the Architecture Center Houston’s (ArCH) newest installation by Houston artist Patrick Renner, who is being honored as AIA Houston Artisan of the Year.  The exhibit...

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Rising Artists Get Another Houston Showcase — A City Where Fresh Works Are Treasured https://houstonnewmedia.org/rising-artists-get-another-houston-showcase-a-city-where-fresh-works-are-treasured/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rising-artists-get-another-houston-showcase-a-city-where-fresh-works-are-treasured Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:31:06 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=467365 Houston has gained another contemporary art gem. Located at an up-and-coming artistic hub the Silos at Sawyer Yards, “I, Ruby: Vol. 1” features new and established artists, many of them showing in Houston for the first time. These are fresh evocative w...

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Texas Music Festival Puts Classical Stars and Rising Young Artists Centerstage at University of Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-music-festival-puts-classical-stars-and-rising-young-artists-centerstage-at-university-of-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-music-festival-puts-classical-stars-and-rising-young-artists-centerstage-at-university-of-houston Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:17:51 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=467320 Houston’s thriving classical music scene was on full display at the University of Houston’s annual Texas Music Festival, which gathered young musicians from all over the world to train and perform with some of the most notable names in the music world ...

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Contemporary Artists and the Fight For Workers’ Rights Spotlighted In the Bayou City — Art League Houston Keeps It Current https://houstonnewmedia.org/contemporary-artists-and-the-fight-for-workers-rights-spotlighted-in-the-bayou-city-art-league-houston-keeps-it-current/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contemporary-artists-and-the-fight-for-workers-rights-spotlighted-in-the-bayou-city-art-league-houston-keeps-it-current Fri, 07 Jul 2023 02:29:06 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=466022 Looking for thought-provoking contemporary art from up-and-coming artists? Art League Houston (ALH) may just have what you need with five stunning exhibitions on display this July. Continuing Art League Houston’s dedication to showing works relev...

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Special Houston Live Fire Night Celebrates World Refugee Day — Making the SEBAS Foundation’s Mission Come True https://houstonnewmedia.org/special-houston-live-fire-night-celebrates-world-refugee-day-making-the-sebas-foundations-mission-come-true/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=special-houston-live-fire-night-celebrates-world-refugee-day-making-the-sebas-foundations-mission-come-true Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:33:38 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=466186 The SEBAS Foundation and its mission to support and highlight refugees took center stage in the second annual Live Fire Event in Houston, a fitting and glamorous celebration of World Refugee Day. Attendees arrived at The Cannon West Houston to a gorgeo...

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Summer Nights at the Museum Are An MFAH Thing — Cocktails, Music and World Class Art Beckon (With Plenty of Air Conditioning) https://houstonnewmedia.org/summer-nights-at-the-museum-are-an-mfah-thing-cocktails-music-and-world-class-art-beckon-with-plenty-of-air-conditioning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-nights-at-the-museum-are-an-mfah-thing-cocktails-music-and-world-class-art-beckon-with-plenty-of-air-conditioning Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:22:56 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=465442 From July through August, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) is opening its galleries and exhibitions for extended hours every Friday night. This new event series dubbed Summer Nights at the MFAH offers visitors exclusive access to the museum in a...

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Towering Murals Create a Vibrant Street Art Wonderland In Downtown Houston — Artists Get a New Very Public Showcase https://houstonnewmedia.org/towering-murals-create-a-vibrant-street-art-wonderland-in-downtown-houston-artists-get-a-new-very-public-showcase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=towering-murals-create-a-vibrant-street-art-wonderland-in-downtown-houston-artists-get-a-new-very-public-showcase Wed, 21 Jun 2023 23:07:41 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=463720 A towering multi-colored bear. Majestic and introspective portraits. The silhouettes of ballerinas. A giant hand grasping at planet Earth. These are just some of the new artworks that now adorn buildings across Downtown Houston, giving the city a new a...

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Emerging Collectors Brunches Give Houston’s Art Scene a Boost — Fueling the Next Generation of Art Lovers https://houstonnewmedia.org/emerging-collectors-brunches-give-houstons-art-scene-a-boost-fueling-the-next-generation-of-art-lovers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emerging-collectors-brunches-give-houstons-art-scene-a-boost-fueling-the-next-generation-of-art-lovers Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:53:21 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=463108 Curated art, food and conversation are brought together in Align ROI’s Emerging Collectors Brunch series. The first event of the series was held at the home of two Houston doctors — Jakeen and Garfield Johnson. Everyone mingled, enjoyed the artwork and...

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Vibrant Houston Fashion Spotlights Asian American Designers — Chloe Dao, Tina Zula and Anthony Pabillano Make a Statement https://houstonnewmedia.org/vibrant-houston-fashion-spotlights-asian-american-designers-chloe-dao-tina-zula-and-anthony-pabillano-make-a-statement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vibrant-houston-fashion-spotlights-asian-american-designers-chloe-dao-tina-zula-and-anthony-pabillano-make-a-statement Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:44:44 +0000 https://www.papercitymag.com/?p=462918 In a vibrant, festive demonstration of creativity and culture, the Houston Public Library and Rice University collaborated to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Ascend AAPI Spring Fashion Show. Attendees gathered to w...

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