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Houston’s reputation for tearing down its historic buildings could be changing

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 24, 2023 · Tax credits are making it financially advantageous for developers to restore and repurpose historic structures.

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How Houston’s DJ Sun reimagined his music for a 25-piece orchestra

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Posted on June 7, 2023 · The ensemble Aperio, Music of the Americas will perform DJ Sun's album, "Loveletter," onstage at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday night.

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Houstonians find community performing traditional Irish music

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Posted on June 2, 2023 · This weekend, Houston hosts the Gulf Coast Cruinniú, a gathering of traditional Irish musicians. We meet some of them and hear them perform.

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

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Posted on May 24, 2023 · 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.

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The week in politics (May 24, 2023)

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Posted on May 24, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Drama dominates the final days of the Texas Legislature. We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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