Town Square
Public Artists Take To The Streets And Turn Houston Into ‘Big Dreams’
Posted on · The city-wide art festival "Big Walls, Big Dreams" will feature over 20 large-scale murals by local and national artists beginning this Friday, May 21.
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Houston Matters
COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate Drops Under 4,000 In Texas (March 17, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A look at the COVID-19 hospitalization rate in Houston and Texas, our weekly political roundup, and a visit to the new immersive art installation in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
Houston Matters
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Answers Your Questions (Nov. 17, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers listener questions, what the George Floyd Act proposes, and reflecting on the relationship between George H.W. Bush and James Baker.
Houston Matters
How Much Can You Trust Political Polls? (Oct. 27, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Interpreting presidential polls, City Council Member Tiffany Thomas answers questions, how art addresses controversial topics, and how White Oak Music Hall plans to reopen for shows.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1935: Wilson, Before Audubon
Posted on · Episode: 1935 Alexander Wilson, America’s ornithologist before Audubon. Today, an unlikely ornithologist.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1880: Clark and Bronowski
Posted on · Episode: 1880 Kenneth Clark and Jacob Bronowski: a convergence. Today, Kenneth Clark and Jacob Bronowski.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Creating A County Elections Administrator, The Week In Politics, And Coronavirus Art (May 20, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Harris County considers creating a non-partisan elections administrator position, our weekly political roundup, Dr. Laura Murillo of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and local muralists create coronavirus-inspired art.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1875: Inventing Modern
Posted on · Episode: 1875 Inventing Modern: In which a book instructs its author. Today, history repeated.
Houston Matters
Living Art: Houston Artist Creates Tiny Botanical Sanctuaries In Glass
Posted on · Danielle Reed explains how making terrariums became her own, personal sanctuary.
Houston Matters
How Painting Skills Landed John Douglas On Stage Drumming For ZZ Top And Aerosmith
Posted on · The Houston-area native tells the story of how his artwork converged with rock and roll.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Establishing A County-Funded Deportation Defense Program, And Rep. Sylvia Garcia (Feb. 25, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Establishing a county-funded deportation defense program, a conversation with Rep. Sylvia Garcia, the state of area real estate, and an immersive art exhibit inspired by Harvey.
Arts & Culture
7 Places To See African American Art In Houston
Posted on · Explore galleries and museums, or take in some music during this African American History Month.
Houston Matters
Invisible By Design: The Process Of Art Conservation At The MFAH
Posted on · Per Knutås, the head of conservation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston explains the process of art conservation.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1802: Freelan and Francis Stanley
Posted on · Episode: 1802 Freelan and Francis Stanley, and their steamer. Today, the Stanleys and their Steamer.
Arts & Culture
WATCH: New MFAH Exhibit Showcases Some Of Norman Rockwell’s Most Iconic Work
Posted on · "Norman Rockwell: American Freedom" will be on display through March 22.