Houston Matters
Resurrecting The Man Behind Some Of The World’s Most Famous Operas
Posted on · The world premiere of The Phoenix at Houston Grand Opera chronicles the many rises and falls of librettist Lorenzo da Ponte.
Arts & Culture
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Killdeer” By Nick Flynn
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a broken wing dance.
Houston Matters
Houston Poet: We’re All Like Tequila
Posted on · Poet Lupe Mendez talks about his new collection, Why I Am Like Tequila.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Toldos Azules” By Patricia Coral
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Saffron” By Amir Safi
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his mother’s cooking.
Arts & Culture
WATCH: Bee Best | Mockingbird & Armadillo
Posted on · Time to make the honey!
Houston Matters
Some College Campuses Have Squirrels Or Feral Cats – Sam Houston State Has Chickens
Posted on · A children's book tells the story of Sam Houston State through the eyes of its numerous campus-dwelling chickens.
Arts & Culture
Just Add Water: Houston Students Leave Hidden “Rain Poems” Around Buffalo Bayou Park
Posted on · The project will last for the month of April, which is National Poetry Month.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “My Dog Barfed” By BJ Love
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a walk with his dog.
Houston Matters
In Her Debut Collection, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton Explores What’s ‘Newsworthy’
Posted on · The Houston poet talks about her first collection of poetry.
Skyline Sessions
Skyline Sessions: Terror Jr
Posted on · Watch the rising L.A.-based electro-pop act perform in the studio.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Still Life With Wadded Paper Towels” By Paige Quiñones
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a love poem.
Houston Matters
Bringing ‘Ragtime’ Back To The Houston Stage
Posted on · Tony Award-nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge discusses bringing her revival of Ragtime to Houston.
Houston Matters
How Nearly Crashing A Plane Became A Novel About Immigration And Drug Smuggling
Posted on · Houston writer Daniel Peña discusses his debut novel, Bang.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Self Care” By Jordan Simpson
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his commitment to health.