Tag: dance

Houston Matters

Relief from the excessive heat (Aug. 15, 2023)

Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We’re in another week of excessive heat, but we might finally, truly have some relief in sight...maybe. Eric Berger of Space City Weather discusses this potential meteorological light at the end of the tunnel.

Grammy Award-Winning R&B/pop songwriting and record production team, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 12: Band of (Rhythm and Blues) Brothers [Encore]

Posted on · Legendary producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, take us on a musical journey of their past, present and hit-making future. This episode is an encore of the August 7, 2021 original broadcast.

Houston Matters

Justin Peck visited an iconic piece of Houston art, and it inspired his next ballet

Posted on · The choreographer behind the 2021 remake of 'West Side Story' talks about his new world premiere, 'Under the Folding Sky,' and his work reimagining one of the most iconic musicals of all time.

Town Square

Eurovision Blogger William Lee Adams on the Biggest Song Contest in the World and His Book WILD DANCES

Posted on · The broadcaster and author shares his journey and knowledge of the world’s most-watched non-sporting event.

Town Square

Emmy Award-Winning Spanish Guitarist Benise. Plus, Protecting Yourself from Scams and Staying Safe During Holiday Shopping

Posted on · The traps to avoid when shopping online and what to be aware of when shopping in person.

Houston Matters

Gun rights for those under indictment, the week in politics, and Debbie Allen (Sept. 21, 2022)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine a court ruling regarding the Second Amendment rights of those under felony indictment. Then, we discuss the latest developments in politics. And Houston native Debbie Allen reflects on her career and how Houston fostered her artistic sensibilities.

Houston Matters

Walkout at Commissioners Court, and whether bail reform measures are working (Sept. 14, 2022)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We learn why two GOP members of Harris County Commissioners Court boycotted a vote on the county budget. Then, we discuss the latest developments in politics. And new research examines whether Harris County's bail reform measures are working.

Houston Matters

The slow process of disaster recovery, five years after Harvey (Aug. 24, 2022)

Posted on · On Wednesday’s show: We break down the latest developments in the world of poltics. Then we discuss flood mitigation efforts five years after Harvey and reflect on the slow pace of recovery from such a disaster.

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UH in the Elite Eight, and closing the state’s oyster harvest (March 25, 2022)

Posted on · On Friday's show: Another grand jury declines to indict Deshaun Watson, the UH Cougars' run in the NCAA tournament, a unanimous decision in a Supreme Court case stemming from Houston, and why Texas has closed nearly all of the state’s public oyster reefs for harvesting.

Houston Matters

Why Texas Had Among The Most Arrests From The Capitol Insurrection (April 7, 2021)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Why Texas had among the most arrests stemming from the capitol insurrection, our weekly political roundup, Houston's best restaurants for outdoor dining, and a new dance festival celebrates Latinx dancers and choreographers.

Next Question

Next Question

NEXT QUESTION (Ep 22): Choreographer Trey McIntyre, Dr. Umair Shah, Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Charlie Crockett

Posted on · On this episode, Executive Director of Harris Country Public Health, Dr. Umair Shah; inside the creative mind of dancer/choreographer Trey McIntyre; Our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to talk about the film I Still Believe, and all those cancellations; and we have singer Charley Crockett with "I Am Not Afraid."