- Marty Jourard & Martha Davis of The Motels; Houston Symphony "Instrument Petting Zoo" at 2015 Theater District Open House (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Martha Davis and Theater District Houston)
- Marty Jourard and Martha Davis of The Motels (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Martha Davis)
- Marty Jourard and Martha Davis of The Motels, 1982 (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Martha Davis)
- Attendees of the 2015 Theater District Open House enjoy the Houston Symphony’s “Instrument Petting Zoo” at Jones Hall. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Theater District Houston)
- A backstage tour of the Alley Theatre during the 2015 Theater District Open House with impromptu performance lesson (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Theater District Houston)
- Houston Grand Opera characters interact with attendees of the 2015 Theater District Open House at the Wortham Theater Center. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Theater District Houston)
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In this episode of "Unwrap Your Candies Now," Ernie Manouse chats with Martha Davis, lead singer of the '80s new wave band The Motels, known for hits like "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer." The Motels will perform in Houston's Arena Theater on Thursday, August 22 as part of the Lost 80s Live tour.
Then, Catherine Lu previews the 2019 Houston Theater District Open House with Kathryn McNiel, CEO of Theater District Houston. McNiel shares fun facts about Houston's downtown arts district and its annual festival, and gives an update on how the area has recovered two years after Harvey. The 26th Annual TC Energy Theater District Open House is on Sunday, August 25.
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