Emancipating the Soul
Urban Souls Dance Company A line of Congolese villagers dance for healing as their spines undulate while they pass magic from palm to palm. Three figures in trench coats stand underneath an umbrella, waiting for rain, or a bus, or a cue to move. A mass of black limbs in a sheeted tent lift a [...]
Read MoreReview: La Bayadère
If it be true that “ballet thy name is woman” (so says Balanchine), then in Houston her name is Karina Gonzalez, a dancer of such extraordinary power that she assumes the center of any stage where she finds herself. So, it made perfect sense for her to be the on cover of Dance Magazine in [...]
Read MoreReview: John Cage at Hiram Butler Gallery
It goes without saying that John Cage’s reputation as one of the 20th century’s most influential and innovative composers precedes him when it comes to his visual work. And though there’s not the room in this review to speak of how one informs the other, it is worth noting that the two arise out of [...]
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Great Gatsby Marathon Reading
Brazos Bookstore is calling all flappers and playboys! On April 13th, Brazos Bookstore celebrates the 88th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby with a marathon reading and craft cocktails provided by Down House. Nine special guests from Houston’s literary community will read The Great Gatsby in its entirety! Come dressed in your own ‘20s attire and receive [...]
Young Texas Artists Music Competition 2013 Winners
Fans and patrons of the 29th annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition (YTA) filled the Crighton Theatre on Saturday, March 9 to see eight talented finalists perform at the YTA Finalists’ Concert & Awards and to learn the judges’ favorites. A+C contributor and Classical 91.7FM/Houston Public Radio DJ, Chris Johnson, served as Master of Ceremonies. The [...]
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