Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2792: Silent Revolutions
Posted on · Episode: 2792 Glorious revolutions – which we see only after they’ve passed. Today, silent revolutions.
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Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2383: E. Ball Hughes & Perspective
Posted on · Episode: 2383 In which the ghost of E. Ball Hughes speaks from an old book on perspective. Today, a sculptor’s ghost speaks.
Houston Matters
Dealing With Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells, And Helping Artists Of Color (Sept. 30, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Understanding a power grid winterization loophole for natural gas companies, dealing with the problem of abandoned oil and gas wells, and financial help for artists of color.
Houston Matters
CounterCurrent Festival Emphasizes Inclusiveness In Art
Posted on · The multi-day event features themes driven by women and artists of color.
Houston Matters
Houston Startup Creates Customized Stories Sent By Mail
Posted on · Tellinga employs area artists to make custom, comic book-style stories that are sent in installments through the mail.
Houston Matters
Marathon Of Discussions And Performances Makes For ‘A Night Of Philosophy And Ideas’
Posted on · Houston Matters learns what's in store for a six-hour marathon of performances and discussions that runs through the night at Rice University this weekend.
Houston Matters
Artists Use Creativity to Cope with Mental Anguish of Harvey
Posted on · An event in Sugar Land aims to address the mental health aspects of disaster recovery using creative works like visual art, music, and dance.
Houston Matters
CounterCurrent Festival Highlights Female And Minority Empowerment
Posted on · Houston Matters learns more about the annual CounterCurrent festival, a multi-day event featuring themes driven by women and artists of color sharing their perspectives.
Houston Matters
Art Exhibit Showcases Patterns ‘On Repeat’
Posted on · We learn about a new art exhibit called On Repeat, which focuses heavily on patterns and repetition. Curator Raphael Rubinstein tells us more.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Harvey’s Effect On Drinking Water, And Dealing With The Storm’s Psychological Challenges (Oct. 5, 2017)
Posted on · On Thursday's edition of Houston Matters: We learn how Houston's drinking water supply managed to come through Harvey clean. We discuss the mental health challenges many survivors will face in the short- and long-term future And we learn about a new art exhibit that focuses heavily on patterns and repetition.
Houston Matters
The Future is Female Festival Highlights Theatre By Women
Posted on · (Above: Dana Bowman and Brandy N. Carie of Collective 48, which is organizing stagings and readings of plays in Houston as a part of the national The Future is Female Festival. Photo: Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media)March is Women's History Month, but instead of spending the month looking at the strides women have made for […]
Arts InSight
Texas vs. the Federal Government, and School Closures: Wednesday’s Show (August 17, 2016)
Posted on · Texas has always had a bit of a contentious relationship with the federal government — especially lately. One report says that, since Pres. Obama took office in 2009, his administration has been sued by the state at least 43 times. One of the most recent lawsuits deals with transgender children and bathrooms in schools, and […]
Arts & Culture
Houston Artists Show Up, Speak Up
Posted on · Nearly 200 of Houston's independent artists turned out to Saturday's town hall meeting. The most popular topic? Finding affordable live/work space in the city.
Arts & Culture
Houston’s Washington Avenue Arts District Gets Beautified
Posted on · The area is home to more than 250 working artists, the highest concentration in the state.
Arts & Culture
At Long Last, A Houston Artist Gets His Commission
Posted on · After months of a heated public controversy, Ed Wilson has the green light to start on his sculpture for the George R. Brown Convention Center's new lobby.