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Flying among birds and rubbish with Laure Prouvost
Posted on · The French artist shows off her solo exhibition now on display at the Moody Center for the Arts.
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The slow energy transition (Sept. 19, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Is the energy transition happening fast enough for us to meet our climate change goals? We learn what a new report has to say.
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Artist JooYoung Choi creates a fantasy world she calls ‘The Cosmic Womb’
Posted on · The artist gives Houston Matters a tour of her work at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, which depicts a fantasy world populated by colorful characters who reflect positivity and inclusion.
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Houston’s first mayoral candidate forum discusses economic impact of the arts community
Posted on · The candidates answered questions about arts and culture in Houston as boosters call for more municipal funding.
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Opposition growing to SB 147 (Jan. 24, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We learn about opposition to Senate Bill 147, which would prevent companies and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land in Texas.
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How museums hold the secrets to our past and the future of our values
Posted on · Museums are growing to adapt to visitor expectations, not just on what artifacts are displayed, but how museums obtain them.
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What might happen when county commissioners fully reconvene for the first time in weeks (Nov. 2, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: It could be a testy morning at Harris County Commissioners Court, where the five members will meet for the first time in weeks to officially sign off on a "no new revenue" budget.
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What the fight to save coral reefs has in common with mental health (April 14, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: City of Houston employees will now get paid parental leave. And a marine biologist explains what the fight to save coral reefs has in common with her daughter's mental health struggles.
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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.
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Moody Center for the Arts: Part Classroom, Part Art Gallery, Park Workshop
Posted on · (The Moody Center for the Arts, designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture. Photo: Photo Nash Baker) Last month (Feb. 24, 2017), Rice University opened the doors of the new Moody Center for the Arts. The facility is a hybrid art gallery, theater space, classroom and workshop. Houston Matters producer Michael Hagerty takes us on a tour […]
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Happy Houston, and The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the News: Friday’s Show (March 10, 2017)
Posted on · (Image: Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media) Every once in a while, after a period of serious, heavy — okay, let's face it, even occasionally depressing news — we like to take some time out to give you the opportunity to focus on the good news in your life. It could be about your personal life, […]
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Rice’s New Moody Center For The Arts Names First Artist In Residence
Posted on · The Beirut-born artist’s topics range from gender to politics in the Middle East.