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After a year of feeling like we’re always stuck in second gear, some old funny friends will soon be here for us. Well, a slightly skewed stage version of those pals that is, as the touring Friends! the Musical Parody heads to Texas with stops in Dallas…
Read MoreIf we could depict Texas as music, what would it sound like? Admittedly, the Lone Star state shines so vast even the greatest composer might not dare contemplate such a question. But what about some of our most vivid and vibrant landscapes like the San…
Read MoreA giant painted astronaut welcomes visitors to the corner of Jenson Drive and Clinton Drive near the banks of Buffalo Bayou. For this monumental mural commissioned by Midway, the ever-innovative real estate development and investment company, artist Da…
Read MoreStreaming, Zooming, outdoor immersing and even radioing it in, Texas theater companies have tried almost every mode to bring performances to audiences during the pandemic. Now Houston’s Stages will attempt the most radical move of all, bringing audienc…
Read MoreWith the literal shot in the arm COVID-19 vaccines have brought, more travel lovers are contemplating hitting the open road and taking to the skies once more. But with international travel still a question, perhaps 2021 has become the year to explore t…
Read MoreAnyone near Hermann Park’s Miller Outdoor Theatre on May 7 and 8, should brace themselves for an explosion, a performing arts explosion that is. Yes, the Houston Ballet is performing live, in person for the first time in more than a year, for the very …
Read MoreWhen one stage darkens, a virtual curtain rises somewhere else. That seems like the Alley Theatre’s philosophy as it’s navigated the coronavirus pandemic that shut down live in-person theater throughout the world. Like many companies, the Alley h…
Read MoreIf the past year has taught Texans anything, it might be: Don’t take the fundamentals for granted. From the air we breathe to clean water, everyone needs healthy environments to thrive. And the stats prove it. A 2018 survey of office workers conducted …
Read MoreThe question of how to bring artists and audiences safely back to in-person, live performances has become the greatest theatrical mystery of our interesting times. Luckily the new show Art Heist is hot on the case, making its way across Texas ready to …
Read MoreConsider the simple lightbulb. No really, consider it — as well as the chandelier, table, desk and floor lamp. Then think a bit on the wall light for good measure. Now ask this question: But can it be art? The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston invites Texan…
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