BAFA University of Houston-Downtown

Happy Opening to the cast, crew, and stage manager of THE WOMAN IN BLACK!

The Woman in Black runs through Aug. 11
https://mainstreettheater.com/the-woman-in-black/

Our sister location is open! 🙌

We are happy to announce the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land is now open to the public.

If you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure that starts in your own backyard then this neighborhood gem is perfect for you. Doors are open this summer from Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Learn more at sugarland.hmns.org.

Texas Touring Roster artist Brave Little Company is here to engage young audiences-- one of their shows brings Shakespeare to children as young as three years old!

Brave Little Company is theater for everyone. Founded in 2013, BLC received the 2023 TYA/USA National Award for Artistic Innovation, reflecting its national significance in creating new works for young people. BLC creates theater the way kids play. When children engage in unstructured, imaginative exploration, their creativity is at full power, and they are at the center of the story. BLC’s plays may include found object puppetry, sensory storytelling, STEAM and literacy themes, and a meaningful role for the audience in driving the story. BLC has an extensive record of local, national, and international theatrical partnerships, and of collaborating with Houston’s diverse communities. BLC produces live public performances in Houston, the Missing from the Museum web series for national audiences, and The Big “Us” Project, a collaborative theater initiative led by 100 refugees. BLC brings dual-language performances and multilingual workshops to schools, libraries, and community venues. English/Spanish productions include the original play First Day, Nueva Escuela, about a girl who overcomes her reluctance to read by writing herself into stories; and Wooden O, a sensory Shakespeare adventure for ages 3-6. BLC offers inclusive creative opportunities for students with disabilities. Bookings include extension activities for teachers. Photograph by Jacob Power, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Bayou Bend.

Learn more about Brave Little Company at https://www.arts.texas.gov/product/brave-little-company/

Brave Little Company

Get your creative juices flowing as you explore the art of creative writing. Poetry, character development and short stories are just some of the writing elements you’ll develop in this program. https://ow.ly/4JBU50SABgX

Carnegie Neighborhood Library
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

New Territory: Ars Lyrica Looks to Handel, a Commission and Women of Mozart’s Vienna Ars Lyrica Houston is adding a twist to its usual what’s-old-is-new-again programming: In the midst of the neglected gems that it has in store for next season, Houston’s baroque ensemble will throw in some works that actually are new.

Sarah Sudhoff, an artist and community advocate based in Houston, has launched the Ramona Residency, a nonprofit residency program for artists who are mothers.

Read more below:
https://buff.ly/4cSzeCB

Preview life as a UHD Gator and get a head start on your academic journey by attending UHD's Bayou Bound! Join us at 4:00 p.m., July 18, 2024, 19710 Clay Rd, Katy, TX.

Why should you attend UHD's Bayou Bound?
▪️ Receive personalized assistance with your application
▪️ Learn about UHD's programs and life on-campus
▪️ Meet faculty, staff, and current Gators

Ready to RSVP? Click the link to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4bM9jLH

Attention Houston! Our viewing hours for the art gallery at MECA’s TBH campus have changed. Visit us Monday through Friday from 6 PM to 9:30 PM at 333 S Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77003. Admission is free.

AND features work by UHD graphic design and creative writing students in classes with Prof. Natacha Poggio and Dr. Laura Cesarco Eglin. Check it out!

Your Voice, Your Workshops, Your Community! - https://mailchi.mp/haatx.com/march2024-404596

ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT! Join us for our free, Part of the Art Series first read-thru of TAKING STEPS by Alan Ayckbourn:
Monday, April 22 at 7:30pm at our Rice Village District theater
2540 Times Blvd.

For those new to us, this is a free Part of the Art Series event where you get to be a fly on the wall for the very first rehearsal, hearing the cast read the play aloud together. Enjoy a glass of wine and connect with the production from its very beginning - then see the arc of the process when you come back to see the full show. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemZHV3ATmU1x97X8GTLjwUv56CGbtYHsi3wKPFv5ivp3eTbQ/viewform

About TAKING STEPS

A tongue-tied solicitor has bitten off more than he can chew overseeing the sale of a crumbling, possibly haunted house that, um, used to be a brothel. Then, in the course of one hectic night and morning, two couples, along with the solicitor and realtor (each immersed in their own personal problems) end up in more of a mess than ever. And it all happens in a highly ingenious and original theatrical setting in which all the rooms, passages and stairs of this three-story house are on a single level!

Oh, and did we mention there’s a ghost?! Let’s just say that in this British farce by the brilliant Alan Ayckbourn, hilarity definitely ensues! https://mainstreettheater.com/taking-steps/


British Isles

Join us for dancing, music and fun, featuring Sax Ministry as our special musical guest. Sax Ministry is a one-man show led by Vince Greer, a multiple-award-winning Jazz musician born in Houston, Texas. His sound encompasses elements of Funk, Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Hip-Hop, Pop and Gospel, all uniquely blended with an undertone of Jazz.

Register here: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11984962

Call for Artists: Applications Open for Fall 2024 Bayou City Art Festival View as Webpage Media Contact: Kim Padgett 713-588-4130 [email protected] Call for Artists: Applications Open for Fall 2024 Bayou City Art Festival HOUSTON (April 2, 2024) – Bayou City Art Fest

Step into new realms with us this month! Glide with us on April 18th at 7 PM for a night filled with enchanting performances at The Art of Poetry open mic. Brace yourself for an immersive experience with our spotlight artists CovrGrl ( ) and Red Lion ( ), guided by hosts Chief Ikenna () and DJ TLA ( ) as they weave magic into the atmosphere.

**Request for Proposals: Strategic Planning**

HCCC is seeking a consultant/agency to draft a three-year + strategic plan that will help the organization focus its ambitions, elevate its stature, and pilot it into the next phase of its history. Ideally, the strategic plan will include audience, programming, and facilities assessments with input from the board, staff, and community.

Deadline to submit a proposal is May 10th.

For more information and submission details, visit>> https://crafthouston.org/about/

Our April newsletter is out, with updates on rural tours, Young Masters, our newest program administrator, grant deadlines, speaker series, and reaching new audiences-- check it out!
https://conta.cc/4cE3TnS

Photo ID: A woman stands wearing two long, dark braids, a headdress, and an embroidered dress. Children are seated on the floor in front of her, facing away from the camera. The woman's arm is raised, and each child raises an arm, too.
Photo: Express Children's Theatre Express Children's Theatre

Exciting News Alert!

We're thrilled to announce that the Freed-Montrose library is REOPENING its doors to the community! Despite previous announcements of closure, we've listened to your feedback and found a way to extend our operations!

We can't express how excited we are to welcome you all back into the building. Whether you're seeking a quiet spot to read a good book or search for valuable resources, our doors will reopen.

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to rediscover the joy of reading, learning, and connecting at the Eleanor Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library! See you on Monday, April 15, 2024. 📚❤️

Join our team as a part-time Patron Experience Associate, offering less than 20 hours per week. Enjoy flexible hours while enhancing the customer experience and creating relationships with patrons. For details on this opportunity and the application process, visit:https://stageshouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/patron-experience-associate-pt.pdf