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Encore Houston, Episode 190: Houston Jazz Collective – Jalen Baker Group
Posted on · The Houston Jazz Collective hosts the Jalen Baker group.
Category: Performing Arts
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Encore Houston, Episode 189: Mercury Chamber Orchestra
Posted on · Mercury performs works by Haydn, CPE Bach, Mendelssohn, and Mozart.
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Encore Houston, Episode 188: KINETIC
Posted on · KINETIC performs works by Mendelssohn, Anthony Brandt, and Rózsa.
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Encore Houston, Episode 187: River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
Posted on · ROCO performs works by Piazzolla, Debussy, and a U.S. premiere by Anna Clyne.
Arts & Culture
Houston’s Orange Show Monument to undergo $1 million restoration with help of federal grant
Posted on · The money will be used for structural and foundational improvements to the decades-old architectural work, which was handcrafted by the late Jeff McKissack.
Arts & Culture
LIST: Houston area Hispanic Heritage Month and Fiestas Patrias events
Posted on · From Thursday through Sunday, a variety of restaurants, bars, businesses, museums and performing arts venues are holding events in recognition of Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Encore Houston, Episode 186: Round Top Music Festival
Posted on · Round Top Music Festival musicians present music by Mahler, Bruckner, and Dvořák.
Arts & Culture
Houston Ballet starting fall season with swashbuckling performances of ‘Peter Pan’
Posted on · After showings of the classic children's story from Friday through Sept. 18 at Wortham Theater Center, Houston Ballet will perform a triple bill titled "Good Vibrations" followed by its annual holiday run of "The Nutcracker."
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‘Mean Girls’: Lessons from the show and how to stop bullying in school
Posted on · Bullying and cyberbullying are very prominent in our culture. Today, we talk to a cast member of 'Mean Girls' the musical about the show, and how she is helping provide a safe space for youth to open up and share. Plus, a school psychologist shares lessons can we learn from musical, and how students can combat bullying in school.
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Actress Sharon Gless opens up about her personal memoir and iconic TV roles
Posted on · Award-winning actress Sharon Gless of 80s hit TV show 'Cagney & Lacy' talks about her remarkable career, struggles with alcoholism, fear of romantic commitment, encounters she's had with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, and her memoir, 'Apparently There Were Complaints'.
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Social media culture and the power of influencers
Posted on · Today, we take a deeper look at the digital consumer culture with one marketing expert and two internationally known Houston social media influencers.
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Encore Houston, Episode 185: St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society
Posted on · The St. Cecilia Chamber Music Society performs works by Bach, Bartok, and Prokofiev.
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Encore Houston, Episode 184: Houston Brass Band
Posted on · The Houston Brass Band performs pop tunes, movie music, and more!
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‘Ask the Lawyer’ Episode: When it comes to all people being treated fairly in the eyes of the law, what’s the best way to navigate the system?
Posted on · Houston legal experts discuss what to do when in those personal situations need a lawyer or a judge. Although these experts cannot offer legal advice, they are here to help us understand more about the law and the issues we may be dealing with.
Arts & Culture
Houston Shakespeare Festival returns after two-year absence
Posted on · William Shakespeare's "King Lear" and "Cymbeline" will be performed alternatively during the festival, which runs through Aug. 6 and is free to attend.