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Mental Health Check-up with Dr. Jeff Temple; Plus, the Alley Theatre Announces It’s 2023-2024 Season
Posted on · Our expert psychologist discusses mental health issues in the news and answers audience calls and questions.
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Houston Matters
Houston economic forecast for 2023 (Dec. 9, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: What will Houston's economy look like in 2023?
Arts & Culture
Alley Theatre building to be renamed after anonymous $25 million matching grant
Posted on · The change to the Meredith J. Long Theatre Center is in honor of the theater's longtime chairman, who served on the Alley's board for 31 years before passing away in June 2020.
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The fascinating details about the Tex-Mex food history and restaurant profile. Plus, Alley Theatre of Houston launches a season of laughter and fun!
Posted on · Today, our listeners go one-on-one with award-winning chef and food writer Adán Medrano about the best Tex-Mex recipes and restaurants in Houston. Also, we continue our series on the Houston performing arts scene, where Alley Theatre announces 10 new shows for the season, with six of them being world premieres.
Houston Matters
Why oil prices have spiked and what it means for Houston (Jan. 19, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn why oil prices have spiked to their highest point since 2014, and we discuss the week in politics.
Houston Matters
How Foreign Policy Changes Under Pres. Biden Might Affect Houston (Dec. 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We discuss how potential US foreign policy changes in the new Biden administration might affect Houston, Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia answers your questions, we discuss the latest school rankings, and we learn about The Alley Theatre's virtual presentation of A Christmas Carol.
Arts & Culture
Alley Theatre Laying Off Workers, Cutting Budget In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on · The company is committed to producing shows next season but will make several cuts and changes.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Lessons From Houston’s Past Emergencies, And Chief Art Acevedo (April 7, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How lessons from our floods and chemical disasters in recent years are coming in handy in the coronavirus pandemic, HPD Chief Art Acevedo answers your questions, advice for dealing with cabin fever, and The Alley Theatre's streaming video production of 1984.
Houston Matters
Houston Performing Arts Organizations Face An Unscripted Future
Posted on · The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the resolve of an industry still recovering from Harvey.
Houston Matters
Foreign Policy Career Comes In Handy For Actor In The Alley’s ‘Camp David’
Posted on · Actor Sam Khazai says his years studying America's Middle East policy helped him bring authenticity to the story of the historic 1978 peace accords.
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TUTS 2020-21 Season Has Broadway Buzz And Houston Talent, Plus Sesame Street’s Emilio Delgado Stars in “Quixote Nuevo”
Posted on · Artistic Director (and foodie) Dan Knechtges shares his take on TUTS’ upcoming season of musicals, and Sesame Street’s “Luis” reflects on the famous children’s program as well as his current on-stage role.
Houston Matters
‘Quixote Nuevo’ Transports A Classic Story To The Texas Border
Posted on · The star of The Alley Theatre's production, Emilio Delgado, talks about the show and his 44 years playing Luis on Sesame Street.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Preventing Vaping, Shackling Defendants, And Quixote Nuevo (Jan. 23, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Efforts to curb vaping in Fort Bend County, shackling defendants in federal courts, the issues raised in the film 1917, and Don Quixote is transported to the Texas border.
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Alley Theatre’s “Vietgone” Remixes History And Culture, Plus Houston Fringe Festival Puts Non-Traditional Performing Artists Centerstage
Posted on · The director of “Vietgone” shares insights about the play and her own immigrant experience, and the Houston Fringe Festival showcases intimate, boundary-breaking works by independent artists.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Bill King Candidate Interview, And Vietgone (Oct. 15, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Some new developments in local transportation issues, mayoral candidate Bill King, a play about the Vietnamese immigrant experience, and a new children's book designed to help kids and adults better communicate.