Arts & Culture

Classical

Understanding Genius

The Elias String Quartet peels back the layers of Beethoven's most revered works.

11/02/2015 By Sydney Boyd

Dance

As If You Were On Fire From Within

Ballet meets technology in Daniil Simkin’s Intensio.

10/30/2015 By Andrea Siso

Photography

Art Is Healing

Houston photographer Robert Flatt beats back Parkinson's with a click of the camera.

10/30/2015 By Katricia Lang

Opera

Opera in the Heights Juggles Two Shows In One

A behind-the-scenes look at the creative set design of OH's double-header The Medium and The Telephone.

10/29/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Slideshow

Barkitecture Houston's Yappy Hour

Esperson Gallery at GREENSTREET opened its doors to Houston dog lovers and their pups for Yappy Hour, benefiting Pup Squad Animal Rescue.

10/28/2015 Photography by Sonya Sellers With Hannah Holmes

Slideshow

Children's Museum of Houston Back to the 80’s Gala

The Children’s Museum of Houston raises $1.1 million at its 35th anniversary celebration.

10/28/2015 Photography by Alexander Rogers and Gary Maltz

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 30-Nov. 1

Vienna Boys Choir, Ghostbusters & Ghouls at Houston Symphony, El Big Bad throws a Halloween bash, Opera in the Heights' Menotti double-header, MFAH showcases Dutch Golden Age works from Wtewael

10/28/2015 By Nick Esquer

Slideshow

Shop Talk Part II: A Big Talk On Small Business

Tastemakers and small business owners participated in a panel discussion about their marketing strategies and experiences as a startup.

10/27/2015 Photography by Leonel Nerio With Sarah Rose

Design

Dreaming Up a Classic

Concept illustrator Carl Sprague leans on tradition for Moscow Ballet's The Nutcracker.

10/27/2015 By Sydney Boyd

Art

The Sunny Side of Dalí

The Menil Collection serves up a new Dalí exhibit in all the artist's meta glory.

10/26/2015 By Nick Esquer

Art

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Jung Center's latest exhibit mixes Southern Gothic with fantastical fairytales.

10/26/2015 By Brittanie Shey

Slideshow

Catwalk for a Cure Charity Luncheon

A charity luncheon at B&B Butchers honors the ladies of the Catwalk for a Cure Gala.

10/23/2015 Photography by Chris Brown With Hannah Holmes

Jazz

Rebirth of the Cool

Thomas Helton's Boomtown Brass Band brings back tradition with Dixieland jazz.

10/23/2015 By Nick Esquer

Slideshow

Project 88 Game Day Kick Off

A celebratory kick off for Game Day Gala and Golf benefiting Project 88

10/22/2015 Photography by Dave Rossman With Sarah Rose

Art

Going Dutch

MFAH features the first monographic collection of artist Joachim Wtewael’s works

10/22/2015 By Andrea Siso

Theater

Magic Act

Two Harry Potter fanboys keep the love for the series strong with Potted Potter

10/22/2015 By Jenn Nguyen

Slideshow

First Sip & Savor Houston's Flavors A Big Success

Breast cancer awareness organization Pink Ribbons Project celebrates arts support at Buffalo Bayou Park

10/21/2015 By Nick Esquer Photography by Tim Hansford

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 23-25

Moores Opera Center debuts Manon, Rienzi toasts its annual Punch Party, Ballet Hispanico presents Carmen, Houston Zoo celebrates Halloween with Zoo Boo and Aperio plays chamber music from American masters.

10/21/2015 By Nick Esquer

Sweet Charity

Sky-High Dining for Charity at SkyHouse This Sunday

The semi-annual Lucky Dog fundraiser hits new heights at this one-off dinner with a delicious view.

10/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Opera

Love The Way You Lie

Moores Opera Center opens new season with classic story of love and heartbreak, Manon.

10/20/2015 By Katricia Lang