Arts & Culture
Houston Is Looking For Its Next Poet Laureate
Posted on · Local writers can now apply to be city’s literary arts ambassador – a role that aims to celebrate Houston’s diversity and resilience in these challenging times.
Posted on · Local writers can now apply to be city’s literary arts ambassador – a role that aims to celebrate Houston’s diversity and resilience in these challenging times.
Posted on · “The Christmas Revels: In Celebration Of The Winter Solstice” was produced at HPM, includes local performances, and airs around the country this holiday season.
Posted on · The sociologist behind Rice University’s annual Houston Area Survey, discusses his book Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America, and how his study of the city after four decades captured a glimpse into America's future.
Posted on · Lecrae, Houston native, hip-hop artist, and bestselling author, discusses how he recovered his mental and spiritual strength through art and community.
Posted on · We hear conversations about the latest Covid news and its economic impact, and we talk to civil rights leader and author Reverend William J. Barber.
Posted on · The Houston-born poet and translator talks about discovering the power of the written word and reads one of her works.
Posted on · Hosts of the popular podcast The Last Podcast on the Left have a new book combining elements of a true crime novel with pulp comic illustrations.
Posted on · On this episode, we discuss and examine the results of Super Tuesday with Party Politics host Brandon Rottinghaus; Also, we revisit Ernie's 2010 interview with Clive Cussler after the author's recent passing; Our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to talk about the films The Invisible Man and The Way Back; and we have singer Robert Ellis performing "Topo Chico."
Posted on · Flynn, who teaches in the creative writing program at UH, discusses his latest collection of poetry, I Will Destroy You.
Posted on · Meet teen poet Madison Petaway, who will advocate for mental health and literacy through her new role, as well as Broadway, TV and film star, John Bolton.
Posted on · It’s all about new beginnings, as we feature a singer-actor starring in her first national production and a native Houstonian who has created a new life through poetry.
Posted on · Choi tells Houston Matters how her experiences at HSPVA helped her craft her award-winning novel, Trust Exercise.
Posted on · We bring you an “audio stocking” full of songs and stories of the season.
Posted on · This week, Ernie and Laura Isensee discuss the state's position on Special Education, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of A Women of Substance, and share the music of The Regrettes.
Posted on · Former First Daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush talk about their new children's book ahead of an appearance in Houston.