Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Leather Jacket” By Justin Jannise
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by an experience at a thrift store.
Arts & Culture
Town Square
What’s Your Favorite Asian Comfort Food? Chef Christine Ha Shares Hers, Plus Her Personal Food Journey
Posted on · Today, a show to make you hungry – we’re talking Asian comfort food with Houston Chef Christine Ha.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 161: Houston Jazz Collective – Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
Posted on · Chris Dave and the Drumhedz perform an eclectic set of jazz tunes new and old, as well as some hip-hop covers.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 160: MUSIQA
Posted on · MUSIQA performs works by Michael Daugherty, Nina C. Young, Gabriel Bolaños, and others.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: Houston’s Best Restaurants For Outdoor Dining
Posted on · As the weather warms up, an amid an ongoing pandemic, local food writers discuss their favorite places to eat outdoors in Greater Houston.
Arts & Culture
New Houston Dance Festival Celebrates Latinx Choreographers – And Surviving The Pandemic
Posted on · Organizers say it’s a needed opportunity for an artist community that has been underrepresented and particularly impacted by COVID-19.
News
Researcher Looks Into ‘Why Science and Faith Need Each Other’
Posted on · A sociologist looks into the assumption that faith and science are in conflict and shares what she has discovered in her book, Why Science and Faith Need Each Other: Eight Shared Values That Move Us beyond Fear.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 159: River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
Posted on · ROCO performs works by Montgomery, Debussy, Fauré, and others!
Arts & Culture
Last Picture Show: Houston Film Buffs Say Farewell To The River Oaks Theatre
Posted on · Community members gathered in front of the Houston landmark after its final showing to pay tribute to its legacy.
Town Square
Bonnie Tyler Declares “The Best Is Yet to Come”
Posted on · The decade-defining singer had to postpone concerts and hasn’t been able to return to her home in a year because of travel bans, which haven't dampened her spirit.
Arts & Culture
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Texas Author Larry McMurtry Dies At 84
Posted on · McMurtry penned almost 50 books and dozens of screenplays during a career that spanned over half a century, often depicting the American West.
Town Square
Tacos, Feminism And Cultural Resistance: The Untold Story Of Texas Mexican Food
Posted on · Houston Chef Adán Medrano discusses the history, identity and intimate stories of Texas Mexican food, as depicted in his new documentary, “Truly Texas Mexican.”
Town Square
‘Dynasty’ Reunites To Fight Against Long Covid
Posted on · The 1980s primetime soap was one of the biggest success stories in television history. Now the cast reunites in support of one of their stars and to raise money for long COVID research.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 158: Asia Society Texas – Zeshan B and Sandeep Das
Posted on · Asia Society Texas presents performances by Zeshan B and Sandeep Das.
Town Square
‘Quarantine Creatives’ Finds A Way To Think Beyond Social Distancing
Posted on · Feeling stuck on a problem? Our guests weigh in on how to adapt and overcome using creative solutions.