From Rembrandt to Van Gogh in Houston
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston is currently hosting a very special exhibit: the finest collected works of one very rich person. Armand Hammer (1898-1990) made his fortune in oil.…
Pride Chorus Houston: Holidays Concert
The Christmas and Holidays concert by Pride Chorus Houston was a very fine affair hosted by Unity of Houston church. It was a great venue for the group, far better…
HOME helps Musicians pay their rent
HOME is where the heart is. In the case of the non-profit (501c3) organization HOME, Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers, it’s where the artist goes to live. This all-volunteer…
The Wildflower Annual Luminations Show
The Wildflower Center is a non-profit organization loosely affiliated with UT but not funded by the university. This lovely arboretum in south Austin is a perfect getaway all year round.…
Oro Dance Company: A Symphony of Oshun
Austin Oro Dance Company is a year-old Afro-Latin dance theatrical performance and training company in a much underfunded and almost vanishing cultural climate. The company pays homage to its members’…
Austin Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday Concert
As Artistic Director Dr. Daniel Arredondo II said, the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus performance this past weekend was not strictly a Christmas concert. Like most such choruses across the country,…
Murder on the Links
Who knew a game of golf could be so deadly? Of course, there is always the chance a flying ball could strike one in the head. It happened in New…
Truman Capote’s Christmas Memory
Truman Capote is not best known for his warm and fuzzy Christmas memories. His crime non-fiction book In Cold Blood (1966) is a far cry from the book this play…
World Premiere of Gay Play in Austin
On Nov. 30 I attended the world premiere of the musical Jack & Aiden, performed at the Ground Floor Theatre. Known for its progressive programming, this one is certainly a…
The Path Ahead for Sen. Joe Manchin
On Nov. 9, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced he will not seek another term for the Senate. It now seems likely he will announce a third-party candidacy for the presidency.…