Arts-Music

It’s the beginning of a new school year and if you are a parent who dropped a mortgage payment so your student could see Taylor Swift this summer, consider it an investment: A new report says Swifties are smarter! A study by College Rover

From musicals to dramatic plays, Memphis’ Playhouse on the Square produces 15 main-stage productions yearly for audiences across the Mid-South.

The pandemic’s cancelling of live theatre has encouraged arts organizations to present their productions in new ways.

Playhouse on the Square’s largest fundraiser, the 43rd Original Art Auction, returns April 23-30!Sponsored by i-Bank and H.

The Alley Theatre is Texas’ oldest, and one of America’s leading, nonprofit theatre companies.

Much of the world remains shut down, but Houston museums are steadily reopening with timed entries, limited capacities and other social distancing guidelines in place.

The draw of the stage is only a click away.

When you hear someone say “Beatles statues” it’s likely that Liverpool – not Houston – immediately comes to mind.

Hurricane Ike plowed through Galveston Island on Sept. 13, 2008, leaving in its wake over 40,000 trees that were either uprooted entirely or destroyed more slowly by the overabundance of salt water.

Recent college graduates of the senior graphic design program at the University of Houston School of Art left an artistic legacy emblazoned on the gateway to their alma mater.

The Rolling Stones’ ongoing No Filter Tour, which started in September 2017, has spanned numerous locations across Europe and North America. On April 28, the legendary band will play Houston’s NRG Stadium as part of a 13-show circuit of American stadiums.

Dreamy, drivable art will cruise through downtown during the Houston Art Car Parade, a wild tradition featuring over 250 mobile masterpieces rolling through the streets on April 13.

From March 10-June 27, more than 50 portraits, landscapes and still lifes from one of the most iconic artists in the Western world will be on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo concert lineup was recently announced (tickets are already on sale), and the musicians on deck for 2019 will no doubt bring incredible performances to NRG Stadium. Kacey Musgraves will kick things off on Feb. 25, and the legendary George Strait will close out on March 17 with Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, who will join him on stage.

What do Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Deadpool and The Perks of Being a Wallflower have in common? All feature the hit song, “All Out Of Love” by Air Supply, one of the fastest-selling singles in the world. Their albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies, and they are currently working on an album with the Prague Symphony.

The Menil Drawing Institute officially opened its doors as the fifth building to join The Menil Collection. The Menil Drawing Institute, established in 2008 to further the study of modern and contemporary drawings, has organized several traveling exhibitions over the years.

What do Andrea Bocelli, George Clooney and “House of Cards” have in common? Peter Cincotti.

On Oct. 4, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars touched down in Washington, D.C. for the premiere of “First Man.” The red carpet at the Smithsonian was packed with Hollywood elites: Damien Chazelle, Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Texan Kyle Chandler and Houston’s own new superstar, Gavin Warren.

Stars shine brighter in Texas. That’s especially true for Houston native and actor Gavin Warren. Discovered at seven years old during an International Modeling and Talent Association conference, this self-taught actor is headed straight for the silver screen.

Umbria in Sugar Land, an Italian Film Festival will feature exclusive screenings of five award-winning films from the 2018 international film festival, Festival del Cinema Città di Spello ed i Borghi Umbri. The film lineup includes: “Friends by Chance,” “The Awful Wars,” “Children of the Night,” “Let Yourself Go” and “Pure Hearts.”

The 2018 Texas Contemporary Art Fair will return to the newly refurbished George R. Brown Convention Center on Oct. 4-7. Now going into its seventh edition, Houston’s leading contemporary and modern art fair will feature more than 70 art galleries from around the world, an innovative program of special projects and some public installations.

A series of 22 illuminated spheres are set to transform Discovery Green and the plaza at Avenida Houston into a magical moonscape.

Grammy award winner Steve Tyrell returns to his hometown to perform at the Stafford Centre on Sept. 14 at 8pm. All nine of his American Standards albums have achieved top five status on Billboard’s jazz charts with his latest album, “A Song for You,” ranking number one.

Remember watching “Father of the Bride?” Spend an evening reminiscing about the Steve Martin and Diane Keaton classic with Grammy award winner Steve Tyrell. Tyrell’s breakthrough performance of the love song “The Way You Look Tonight,” in “Father of the Bride,” introduced classic pop standards to modern-day audiences.

Making your business irresistibly attractive requires more than a recognizable, memorable brand; conveying your ability to deliver on your brand promise is key. As a creative designer, I’ve grown my business by keeping these factors in mind, knowing that good design skillfully combines legible fonts, bold visuals, effective colors and impactful words.

Experience the enthralling sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s infamous Phantom of the Opera with “Love Never Dies,” playing at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts July 17-22. Produced by Tony-nominee Glenn Slater, this thrilling reunion is set in New York City 10 years after the Phantom’s disappearance from Paris.

Years of research and a life-changing journey to Europe’s most grim sites from World War II inspired the work in my second book – “The In Between: A Travel Memoir.”

Arthur Meyerson, one of America’s most celebrated color photographers and renowned workshop instructors, has a new book titled “The Journey.”

The Houston theater community continues to develop and diversify its portfolio of productions to reflect the culture of our city.

Tamarie Cooper is back with another original, full-scale musical comedy extravaganza. The Tamarie Cooper Show: Field Trip! is the 21st installment of the Tamarie Cooper juggernaut, where Tamarie will question the meaning of life, unpack personal baggage, voyage to a land of discarded ideas and play $100,000 pyramid with Friedrich Nietzsche.