Arts & Entertainment

Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest Searching for Accomplished Muralists

WHAT:  The Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest, hosted by the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation, seeks talented muralists to showcase their skills through live painting during the two-day event. The festival will feature four live muralists on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. This year’s live mural painting theme is “The Feeling of Music.” Artwork by selected muralists will be displayed at the Smart Financial Centre […]

DAZZLING HOLIDAY LIGHT ATTRACTION, CLASSIC CHRISTMAS, HOSTS OFFICIAL HOUSTON TEXANS NIGHT DECMEBER 10

WHO: Crafted by Enchant Christmas (the creators of the award-winning “World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze), Houston’s Classic Christmas experience is partnering with the professional football Houston Texans team in a spirted holiday evening. WHAT: Holiday magic comes to life at Classic Christmas, the all new immersive holiday light experience now open through December 29. Holiday revelers can stroll through a whimsical world of larger-than-life light sculptures, plus glide along the real ice skating rink, enjoy live musical performances, take photos with Santa […]

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Pledges a Historic $28 Million to Support Student Success in 2025

DEC. 3, 2024 — HOUSTON — Today, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials proudly announce their 2025 educational commitment of $28,058,754, reaching new heights in support of Texas youth and education programs. This commitment will bring the Rodeo’s total commitment to Texas education to more than $632 million since 1932. The Rodeo’s 2025 educational commitment will award $14.7 million in scholarships, more than $9.7 million to junior show exhibitors, more than $3 million in educational […]

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 10 AM FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF GLOBAL SMASH HIT

WHO:           Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center WHAT:         MAMMA MIA! WHEN:        April 8 – 13, 2025 Tues – Fri at 7:30pm | Sat at 2 & 7:30pm | Sun at 1:30 & 7:00pm WHERE:       The Hobby Center | 800 Bagby Street | Houston, TX 77002 TICKETS:      Start at $40. Available online at www.TheHobbyCenter.org or www.BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com, and in person at the Hobby Center Box Office (800 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002). Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Call (888) 451-5986 […]

Texas Renaissance Festival attracts a half million patrons for its 50th anniversary season

Nation’s largest Renaissance festival’s anniversary jubilee achieves record numbers in 2024 TODD MISSION, Texas (Dec. 3, 2024) – The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) closed out its epic 50th anniversary season this past weekend at the festival grounds in Todd Mission with its annual Celtic Christmas holiday finale. The three-day celebration saw 104,014 patrons enter the grounds over the long holiday weekend, including 35,718 patrons visiting the day after Thanksgiving. The festival’s 50th anniversary season clocked in with 533,356 […]

Beaumont Art League Hosts Darrell Troppy Retrospective Exhibition

BEAUMONT – The Beaumont Art League announces the Darrell Troppy Retrospective Exhibition Reception, Saturday, December 14, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Troppy was a graduate of Lamar University and went on to become an international renowned artist. With a studio in Beaumont, Troppy was not only a master painter he was extremely talented in several mediums of art. He was a mentor to many and well-remembered after his passing in 2021. The Beaumont Art League […]

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre LIVE STREAMS Houston Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol

Limited Live Stream Tickets Available Now! League of Live Stream Theater and Alley Theatre partner to stream A Christmas Carol LIVE from the Hubbard Theatre. “A holiday delight.” – Houston Chronicle “Rob Melrose’s adaptation is one of the most faithful around…a wonderous piece of theater.” – Houston Press Audiences are in for an extraordinary theatre experience! League of Live Stream Theater and Alley Theatre are partnering to live-stream Alley Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol the weekend of December 20-22 for 4 […]

Public Access Lease Opening for Guadalupe River Trout Fishing

AUSTIN – Texas anglers have access to a prime location for rainbow trout fishing during the peak of the winter stocking season thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) “no fee” access lease on the Guadalupe River. Camp Huaco Springs, located between New Braunfels and Sattler, features nearly a half mile of bank access along alternating pools and riffles on the Guadalupe River. Anglers can use the bank, which is gently sloped and […]

Houston Arboretum’s popular Tapas on the Trails in February offers early bird discount with $10 off on tickets through Dec. 31

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with Coast-to-Coast Classics and wine pairings on Saturday, Feb. 15th WHAT: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents its annual Valentine’s-themed Tapas on the Trails, back by popular demand on Saturday, Feb. 15th. Through Dec. 31, both Arboretum members and non-members can save $10 per ticket with an early bird discount. Help raise funds for conservation and education efforts through the Arboretum’s most popular event for adults each year. Enjoy tasty tapas and perfectly […]

Vintage Holiday Brooches

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori By Dr. Lori Verderame When it comes to dressing up, holiday season requires your best outfits and accessories. During the holidays, we dress in our best clothes, shoes, and hats. Yet, when it comes to jewelry, albeit fine or costume, a big statement piece makes a holiday outfit stand out. Earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are the must-have accessories for holiday style, a brooch tops off any blouse, blazer, sweater, […]