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The rebirth of Society for the Performing Arts as Performing Arts Houston, Plus the Future of Space Flight

Posted on · Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the first human space flight. And, right here on earth – in our own city – it’s a new era for the organization formerly known as Society for the Performing Arts.

Houston Matters

Thursday’s Houston Matters: Why The Chinese Consulate Was Closed, And An American History Do-Over (July 23, 2020)

Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Why Houston’s Chinese consulate was closed, an update on potential severe weather forming in the Gulf of Mexico, rewriting American history, and planning a performing arts season in uncertain times.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Prop B Ruled Unconstitutional, And Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad (May 16, 2019)

Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss Proposition B's long saga and its implications on the mayoral election, we learn about mental wellness programs for students, Radiolab co-host Jad Abumrad talks about creating his show, and we meet the new executive director of the Society for the Performing Arts.