Arts & Culture

Musician Profile

Mental Health is the Motive for Rising Star Monaleo

Monaleo got her first taste of rapping when she took her younger brother to a recording studio for his birthday in 2019.

01/03/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Music

A Timeline of Houston’s Most Significant Music History

Some of history’s most significant music happenings since the mid-1900s.

12/30/2021 By Flash Gordon Parks and Amarie Gipson

A Legacy

In Loving Memory of DJ Screw

After more than 20 years since his untimely passing, multiple projects addressing his legacy go mainstream.

12/29/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

News

Very Artsy News: Airport Art, Slabs and more

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

12/28/2021 By Amarie Gipson

On The Town

The Best Music From Houston Artists In 2021

A countdown featuring our favorite hometown superstars.

12/27/2021 By Shelby Stewart

ESSAY

Seeing Myself in Dear White People's Lionel Higgins

'I watched Lionel, popularized by Houston-born DeRon Horton, grow from season to season as he blossomed from finding identity, purpose, and love.'

12/23/2021 By Eric Ford

Local Artist Profile

Houston-Based Contemporary Artists You Should Know

Get to know JooYoung Choi, Jamal Cyrus and Emily Peacock.

12/22/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Essay

Why We Need Black Holiday Films, According to a Houston Cinephile

With movies set in Texas, and starring Houston legends, here's 5 holiday picks from an African-American perspective.

12/22/2021 By Chloe Gray

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Comedy, Dance, Christmas, and more

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

12/21/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Q & A

Get to Know Houston’s Underground Rap Queen, Amber London

The former Raider Klan rapper grew up memorizing Screwed Up Click freestyles for her uncle.

12/20/2021 By Quinn Foster

In Tribute

Houston Creatives Reflect on Fashion Giant Virgil Abloh

“He broke barriers that had been locked down for years.”

12/17/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, December 11-17

Americana, hip-hop and R&B highlight this week's new music.

12/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Art in the Garden

Make the Holidays Complete With a Trip to Houston Botanic Garden

Day or night, it's an experience that will satisfy the nature and art lover in you.

12/16/2021 By Doni Wilson

Books

8 Graphic Novels You Should Pick Up For the Holidays

Dive into the world of comics with our diverse list of stories by all-star artists.

12/15/2021 By Craig Hayes

News

Very Artsy News: K-pop at MFAH, Artadia and more

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

12/14/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Minty Fresh

Tobe Nwigwe Brings a 'Monumintal' Show to 713 Music Hall

It's an amazing night that featured hits like "Try Jesus," and included guests such as the Houston All-Stars.

12/14/2021 By Marco Torres Photography by Marco Torres

Winter Wonderland

Opera Based on Children's Book Makes Its World Premiere

The Snowy Day has become the first show by a Black composer and librettist team for Houston Grand Opera.

12/13/2021 By Holly Beretto

Family Fun

Houston’s Best Kid-Centric Art Destinations

From a Lego festival to interactive museums, the city is the perfect playground for a kid.

12/10/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, December 4-10

New holiday tunes, country, and R&B.

12/10/2021 By Shelby Stewart

ART GUIDE

7 of Houston’s Coolest Immersive Installations

From modern art to a virtual reality journey to outer space, check out these art installations in Houston.

12/09/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Houstonia Magazine

Arts & Culture

Mental Health is the Motive for Rising Star Monaleo

A Timeline of Houston’s Most Significant Music History

In Loving Memory of DJ Screw

Very Artsy News: Airport Art, Slabs and more

The Best Music From Houston Artists In 2021

Seeing Myself in Dear White People's Lionel Higgins

Houston-Based Contemporary Artists You Should Know

Why We Need Black Holiday Films, According to a Houston Cinephile

Very Artsy News: Comedy, Dance, Christmas, and more

Get to Know Houston’s Underground Rap Queen, Amber London

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