28 December 2008
Art in Houston: Chron offers "guidance about what is good for the people of Houston"
Remember when Chron editor Jeff Cohen said the editorial board's purpose was to "offer guidance about what is good for the people of Houston"?
Well, the Chron's Christmas day editorial was a doozy, opining that "Houstonians can thank the publicly/privately funded Houston Art Alliance for the coming artistic bounty."
That's just hilarious, considering Wayne Dolcefino's recent look at the taxpayer-funded Houston Art Alliance. So, just for fun, here's a little compare/contrast:
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 12/28/08 09:10 AM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (7)
16 November 2008
Dolcefino shines light on arts spending, draws fire from arts community
Over the past week, KTRK-13's Wayne Dolcefino spent some time looking at publicly funded art in Houston.
In this report, Dolcefino criticizes the expense of various projects and the lack of completed projects, and talks to an unimpressed city controller Annise Parker.
In this report, Dolcefino looks at some public art in a city sewer plant, proposed art in the form of yet another new sign at the airport, and even more projects that have yet to be completed.
And in this report, Dolcefino decries the lack of visible results after nearly $2 million annual "arts tourism" expenditures in the Museum District.
Needless to say, Dolcefino's stories haven't gone over very well in the Houston arts community. The La Dame San Regrets, Houston Arts Alliance, and Pithy blogs all responded to the reports.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 11/16/08 07:55 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (33)
26 July 2008
Houston on a budget
Here's a great list of things to do in and around Houston that won't break the bank.
Know of some other places not on the list? Tell us in the forum!
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 07/26/08 12:47 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (13)
10 April 2008
Do the restrooms have sponsors yet?
Via Swamplot and Lou Minatti we learn that Discovery Green is awash in brands/sponsors. Swamplot provides the list:
McNair Foundation Jogging Trail
Waste Management, Inc. Gardens
Lindsey Waterside Landing & Garden
Kinder Lake
Anheuser-Busch Stage
Fondren Foundation Performance Space
Cemex, USA Terrace
Flores Terrace
Vinson & Elkins Garden
Alkek Building
John P. McGovern Playground
Stedman West Veranda
Cullen Veranda
Jones Lawn
Sarofim Picnic Lawn
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
The Brown Foundation Promenade
Bracewell Plaza
Wortham Foundation Gardens
Maconda’s Grove
Riley Family Fountain
Long Plaza
Clifford and Doris Faulkner Seating Area
Compass Bank Waterside Lawn
Merrill Lynch & Co. Pier
Cooper Industries Water Garden
Monument au Fantome, a gift from the Duncan Family
Houston Astros Garden Grove
Carruth Lake Lights
Gita and Ali Saberioon Plaza
Simmons Family Stage
Sara and Bill Morgan Reading Room
Powell Foundation Reading Room
Mist Tree, a gift from Fayez Sarofim
Devon Energy Global Garden
Robert R. and Kay M. Onstead Foundation Walk
Harriet and Joe Foster Dog Run
Burguieres Foundation Seating Area
Tharp Fountain
Kinder Large Dog Run
Friends of Lily, Kelly & Sadie Kinder Seating Area
Wells Fargo Seating Area
The Bela Fountain
L.H. and C.W. Duncan Foundation Seating Area
Marathon Oil Bike Racks
Centerpoint Energy Seating Areas
Bernice Hevrdejs Butterfly Garden
Sanders Hummingbird Garden
Beverly and Staman Ogilvie Seating Area
J.P. Morgan Chase Bench Area
Jimi Derrick’s Arbor
Wachovia Securities Seating Area
Nancy G. Kinder Oak
Jack C. Alexander Plaza
Lily Chen Foster Garden
Allen Family Rose Garden
Mary Lents Native Plant Garden
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Garden
Carruth Foundation Bocce Courts
Hagstette Putting Green
Michelle Rozzell Bulb Garden
Trini’s Shuffleboard Court
Listening Vessels, a gift from Maconda Brown O’Connor
Martin Family Scent Garden
Ray C. Fish Foundation Bench Area
I don't think the Reading Rooms refer to the restrooms.
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 04/10/08 07:18 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (13)
11 March 2008
Danger Train art
METRO would like to invite you to view art for its future light rail lines:
Artistic themes designed to represent neighborhoods around Metro's future light rail stations will remain on display for public comment through March 18.
Metro has chosen artists for the project, similar to the art on the Red Line boarding platforms, and last year exhibited some of their ideas for initial comment. The artists have refined their proposals and the results have been on display since Feb. 28 at each corridor's office, said Metropolitan Transit Authority spokeswoman Sandra Salazar. "Evenings with the Artists" also are scheduled at each office:
•North: 2613 Fulton, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight.
•Southeast: Palm Center, 5330 Griggs. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
•Uptown: Hilton Houston Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Blvd., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.
•East End: 6215 Harrisburg, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight.
An artist's rendering of a Danger Train crash would be most appropriate.
UPDATE: As commenter "Buffalo" Bob Speedway notes, the linked photo above is of the one fatality that has ocurred on the light rail line. That was not intentional, and I do apologize.
RELATED: METRO Solutions Public Art Program hosts evenings with the artists (METRO press release)
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 03/11/08 07:02 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (13)
24 September 2007
The financial benefits of Houston's arts
According to a new study, Houston's vibrant arts scene contributes substantially to the local economy (via Houston Business Journal):
"The Business of the Arts: A Look into The Economic Impact of the Arts on the Houston Region" showed that in 2004, the nonprofit arts in Houston brought in $626.3 million, supported 14,115 full-time jobs and generated $69.5 million in local and state government revenue.
[snip]
The study also found that the 9.2 million people who said they attended
an arts and cultural event in 2004 was twice the number of people attending events related to Houston's three major league professional sports teams in 2005.The 1.6 million visitors to Houston who attended cultural events in 2004 spent $132 million in addition to the cost of their tickets, the survey found.
"Houston is not just a good places for the arts, it is one of the best," said Larry Faulkner, president of Houston Endowment Inc., a philanthropic institution founded in 1937 by Jesse and Mary Gibbs Jones.
"The arts are a powerful business asset and one we need to have for Houston to remain a leading city in the future and to keep its extraordinary economic vitality," he said.
Hear, hear!
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 09/24/07 07:45 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (7)
30 July 2007
Chron profiles Sidney Berger, one of UH's many gems
This weekend, the Chronicle ran an interesting profile of Sidney Berger, the renowned chair of UH's school of theater, who is stepping down after 38 years at the helm:
When Sidney Berger became chairman of the University of Houston drama department in 1969, it had a three-person faculty and 30 students with that major.
Today, as the UH School of Theatre and Dance, it boasts a faculty of 15 and 300 majors and a higher national profile — an enduring legacy as Berger steps away this week from a tenure of nearly four decades.
When Berger came aboard, there were no opportunities for UH students to absorb lessons directly from the theater's greatest talents.
Today, because of the celebrated artists Berger has attracted here, hundreds of alumni can include on their résumés that they studied with such renowned figures as playwrights Edward Albee and Lanford Wilson, producer Stuart Ostrow and directors José Quintero and Sir Peter Hall.
When Berger moved here, there was no professional outlet in which theater students could hone their craft.
Today, thanks to the two professional summer projects Berger founded in the 1970s (Houston Shakespeare Festival and Children's Theatre Festival), students have the opportunity to work with theater pros from across the city, as well as guest artists from elsewhere.
Peter Sargent, dean of the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts at St. Louis' Webster University, deems Berger's leadership at UH "visionary and successful." Sargent was one of three prominent figures in theater education contracted in 2003 to give an objective evaluation of the UH School of Theatre.
"He is going to leave quite a legacy," Sargent says. "He has attracted nationally significant theater artists and professionals to present a thorough perspective on theater education. His leadership of HSF and its partnership with the school is an excellent example of how two institutions can work together successfully. He has moved the UH school to a position of national recognition. And he has done so with a sense of what is best for the institution and the students."
Thankfully, Berger will be staying on at the fine department he built, as a faculty member and as director of the annual Shakespeare Festival held at Hermann Park every summer.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 07/30/07 09:21 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (9)
24 July 2007
Infernal Bridegroom Productions shuts down
The Chronicle's Everett Evans reports some disappointing news about the Houston stage scene:
Infernal Bridegroom Productions, Houston's foremost avant-garde theater company, has ceased operations because of "insurmountable financial difficulties."
The news was made public late Tuesday in an e-mail released by IBP board president Chet Farmer. The company's own phone line was disconnected.
Tamarie Cooper, a founding company member and IBP's acting artistic director, could not be reached for comment.
Founded in 1993, IBP specialized in Houston premieres of bold works by such cutting-edge playwrights as Richard Foreman, Maria Irene Fornes, Sarah Kane, Heiner Müller and Wallace Shawn, mixed with avant-garde classics by such masters as Samuel Becket, Bertolt Brecht, Jean Genet and Eugene Ionesco.
For its often rough-hewn yet usually potent renditions of daring fare — as well as its troupe of original and idiosyncratic writer-performers — IBP attracted a loyal following locally and, in recent years, increasing national attention.
IBP drew the most notice with its world premieres, including Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks' ****ing A, Brian Jucha's We Have Some Planes and Lisa D'Amour's Hide Town, all featured in American Theatre magazine.
By all accounts, IBP did some truly innovative stage work. Sadly, Houston tastes tend towards shops that mostly put on musicals, or the high-end see-and-be-seen productions downtown. Smaller, innovative companies tend to struggle in such an environment.
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Posted by Kevin Whited @ 07/24/07 11:22 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (7)
21 June 2007
The Museum of Printing History hunts down Houston hoaxes
Houston's Museum of Printing History is one of my favorite local haunts. I've attended meetings there, visited exhibits, and shown off the museum to friends. Writers get a kick out of the miniature book collection. Artists embrace the working galleries and paper making classes. History buffs revel in the recreated printing shops and Early Texas news. This summer the halls are full of stories that brim with deception. Houston hoaxes. Surely I can find a free hour or two between now and the end of September to check this out:
Forgers, Frauds, & Pirates:
Faking the Book
May 10 - September 30, 2007Exposing the dark side of the literary world, this exhibition gathers many of the most infamous examples of published deception to appear over the past four hundred years. Visitors to the exhibition will see copies of the Texas Declaration of Independence and a newspaper account of the death of George Washington, as well as other works. All are fraudulent. Behind these fake objects stand the fascinating stories of their forgers, depicting the wide range of motives and personalities behind these frauds -- which sometimes led to other crimes, including murder. Be sure not to miss our cases devoted to forgeries and hoaxes perpetrated in Houston.
Posted by Vikk Simmons @ 06/21/07 10:36 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (3)
Now the Houston Zoo raises admission fees
Okay, this business about the increase in toll road fees this week has been bad enough, but now the Chronicle reports that our friends at the zoo plan to make it a bit more financially difficult to watch the bears and walk among the snakes, bats, and birds at the zoo. Fie. Adults will pay ten dollars and then pay another five per child. While I want the zoo to take appropriate care of the animals, provide a good environment, and continue the great learning experience offered to Houstonians, it does seem a shame that a family of four will be spending twenty (uh, make that thirty) dollars just to gain entrance.
UPDATE: Thanks to Adam, an ever-alert reader, for the math correction. Too much frustration creates a fertile ground for very bad math. Reader Sedosi made the excellent suggestion to check into memberships. I haven't seen anything to indicate a raise in memberships--yet. A family membership (2 adults, up to 3 children) costs seventy dollars. Sounds like a great deal with a lot of additional benefits.
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Posted by Vikk Simmons @ 06/21/07 08:58 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (21)
Houston's mystery bookstore hosts two thriller writers this week
Thanks to problems with a "defective modem," I've been unable to post until now. So, while this is short notice the author visits are well worth a quick mention. Murder by the Book hosts a double signing tomorrow (Friday, June 22, 2007) at 6:00 p.m. with writers John Connolly and Jeffrey Deaver. Connolly will sign his latest, The Unquiet. (I actually have this one as my on-the-plane-read Sunday as I head out of town.) Deaver will be signing The Sleeping Doll. I've enjoyed Deaver's books in the past and still count his The Empty Chair a favorite.
Posted by Vikk Simmons @ 06/21/07 06:17 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (2)
12 June 2007
Vikk Simmons book signing Saturday
Local author and bH books/culture blogger Vikk Simmons informs that she will hold a signing this Saturday for her (and co-author Elaine Galit's) book Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures.
For those who are still trying to figure out a good Father's Day gift, that sounds like it might definitely work. Or maybe you just want a signed copy for yourself.
In any case, feel free to go say hi to Vikk on Saturday if you're in the Webster area. Here are the details:
Vikk Simmons and Elaine L. Galit
Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures
Saturday, June 16, 2007
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Baybrook
1029 W. Bay Area Blvd.
Webster, Texas 77598
(281) 554-8224
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 06/12/07 11:25 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (2)
08 June 2007
Local author Judson Roberts celebrates release of new book
I thought we’d give Brazos Bookstore (2421 Bissonnet) another try because one of Houston’s own, Judson Roberts, has a signing there next week. Mr. Roberts is an interesting fellow. A former police officer, federal agent, prosecutor, and private investigator, he is now author of the Viking Strongbow Saga series published by HarperCollins for young adults. His latest book, second in the series, is Dragons from the Sea. How did Mr. Roberts cultivate an interest in ninth-century Viking history? Well, it seems he may be a “distant descendant” of a Viking leader by the name of Rolf or Hrolf.
Next Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Brazos Bookstore launches the release of Dragons from the Sea. Roberts will be there in full Viking dress and talk about Vikings. (What else?) Sounds like a fun event. (If you can’t make it next week for some reason, you can catch up with Judson Roberts when he does a signing at River Oaks Bookstore (3270 Westheimer) on Thursday, June 21 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
The reviews have been good. If you want to read a bit of Viking Warrior or Dragons from the Sea, click here. You may find that these Viking stories will satisfy adult as well as teen readers.
Posted by Vikk Simmons @ 06/08/07 11:10 AM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (3)
06 June 2007
Liar, liar pants on fire!
Finally dropped by my post office box and found a flyer from the Houston Storyteller’s Guild. If you get a kick out of storytellers trying to best one another when it comes to telling a whale of a tale, you’ll probably enjoy the 2007 Best of the Best LIARS’ Concert. Featured storytellers include Jay Stalley, Sheila Phillips, Dan Gibson, James Ford, Donna Ingram, Darlene Dufour, and Leslie Bule. The concert is Saturday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Houston Baptist University’s Mabee Theatre (7502 Fondren Rd.). For tickets call 281.775.9318.
Posted by Vikk Simmons @ 06/06/07 03:54 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (0)
31 May 2007
Grab the camera and head for Hempstead's Liendo Plantation this Saturday
Yes, I know. I have the blogHOUSTON posting bug. Many of you may already be familiar with Liendo Plantation, its rich history, and the annual Civil War reenactment weekend held in November. If you haven't been, the short drive from Houston to Hempstead to visit this magnificent home and old plantation can be a great way to spend part of the day.
The house still serves as a private home for the Detering family, and the result of their time, work, money, and love restoring Liendo is evident everywhere. Tours are available only on the first Saturday of every month and begin at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. There's a $7.00 fee; however, seniors, groups, and students only pay $5.00. That's not a bad price for a quick trip to the past, and docents will lead you through the home and pepper their tale-telling with the likes of Sam Houston, sculptress Elisabet Ney, General Custer and more. These volunteers love Liendo and their love for history is evident in their oral storytelling. One heartbreaking story about Elisabet Ney continues to roost in my memory to this day.
This Saturday is the first Saturday in June, so plot your drive out to 38653 Wyatt Chapel Road in Hempstead. (Scroll down this link to see a map.) If you don't make it this weekend or this summer, do pencil one of the November 16-18th days to visit the reenactment.
Posted by Vikk Simmons @ 05/31/07 05:25 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (5)
Brazos Bookstore hosts Senator Kerry, remembers Molly Ivins, and celebrates the "religion of no religion"
Brazos Bookstore (2421 Bissonnet) has a triple-header for H-Town's Democrats, liberals, and/or progressives and it begins tonight. I'm sure politicos of every stripe are welcome but the interest level may be highest for those who list to the left.
Thursday, May 31, 6:00 PM
What do you get when you combine California, the Beat Generation, and the 1960s? Apparently something called the "religion of no religion." Jeffrey Kripal explains it all tonight in his book ESALEN: America and the Religion of No Religion.
Friday, June 1, 12:00 -2:00 PM
It would seem that Senator Kerry is still looking for his moment. This time he--and his wife--have cast their eyes on the future and come up with a new book: THIS MOMENT ON EARTH: Today's Environmentalists and Their Vision for the Future. This is a 2-hour event, so fans will probably want to get to the store early. The book reflects their "combined intensive research with keenly observed personal experiences." I didn't see any mention of either one speaking, so it looks like this will be a signing only. I can't help but wonder how many "pioneers" showcased are recipients of Mrs. Kerry's foundations?
Saturday, June 2, 5:30-7:30 PM
Molly Ivins brought much joy and laughter to her audience. Saturday's event has been crafted to bring out the best of Molly and her friends with an open microphone, stories, and readings. The Celebration of the Life and Work of Molly Ivins festivities will include the following special guests: Lou Dubose, Molly's co-author; Charlotte McCann, publisher of the Texas Observer; Betsy Moon, Molly's "Chief of Stuff", the Chronicle's Leon Hale; and Andy and Carla Ivins. A "Special Molly Issue" of the Texas Observer will be available. There is a $10 cover charge to help defray the cost of refreshments and the bookstore asks that you bring the correct change. Since the wine and beer will be flowing, I'm sure you can expect the unexpected.
I've always enjoyed the time spent at Brazos Bookstore. The weather we've had lately--minus the rain--is perfect for a trip to the store. Brazos has a great travel section, and they have a lot of books on architecture, particularly Houston's. I think the only thing they lack is a healthy selection of conservative books and conservative author appearances; but that's my opinion. You be the judge.
Posted by Vikk Simmons @ 05/31/07 12:21 AM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (5)
18 May 2007
Murder by the Book hosts a triple header that ends with Lee Child
This weekend Houston’s nationally acclaimed mystery bookstore offers a series of booksignings sure to draw out the mystery lovers. Murder by the Book (2342 Bissonnet) consistently draws big names in the mystery field and is a pro when it comes to booksignings. Take a look at this weekend’s offerings.
Friday, May 18, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
What happens when a Texas peace officer’s views on the Second Amendment are tested in a real life situation? No matter where you fall in the political debate, Edgar nominee Ben Rehder's latest book GUN SHY has something to offer in this satirical book “packed with firepower and poignant surprises.”
Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
True crime lovers have an opportunity to meet two Texas authors. Kathryn Casey, author of A WARRANT TO KILL and the new DIE, MY LOVE: A True Story of Revenge, Murder, and Two Texas Sisters, and Diane Fanning, author of UNDER THE KNIFE, A Beautiful Woman, a Phony Doctor, and a Shocking Homicide will be at the store signing books.
Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
If you’re one of the many fans who rabidly read any book by the New York Times Bestselling author Lee Child, you’ll have an opportunity to hear him talk when he comes to town to publicize his latest title, BAD LUCK AND TROUBLE. (The talk is free, but if time is an issue you may want to call ahead and buy your book(s) so that you get an early numbered ticket.)
If you’ve never been to the bookstore, you’re in for a treat. Stacks of books and rows of filled bookcases will tempt you with eye-catching notes hailing this book and that author. The staff is friendly and, more importantly, knowledgeable. And if you rank among the millions of fans who read Michael Connelly, you'd better mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m. and for an early place in line make sure you call ahead to purchase your copy of THE OVERLOOK. The books go on sale May 22. Connelly's talk is free.
Posted by Vikk Simmons @ 05/18/07 11:45 AM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (2)
02 May 2007
Final days for MET Masterpieces at MFAH
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's exhibit "The Masterpieces of French Painting from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 1800-1920" is just about to end its run here in town.
The exhibition runs through May 6. Tickets may be purchased online and printed out, to save a little time at the museum.
I caught the thing late this afternoon, and it was well worth it.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 05/02/07 11:28 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (8)
28 April 2007
Museum of Natural Science to host Terra Cotta Warriors in 2009
Houston will be one of only three stops in the nation for a future exhibition featuring the famous Terra Cotta Warriors from Xi'an, China.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science will host the exhibition from May 18 to Sept. 25, 2009.
Among the items on display will be 20 life-sized terra cotta figures and two recently discovered, half-sized bronze chariots and life-sized bronze animals found inside the tomb complex of China's first emperor, Quin Shi Huan, who lived from 259 B.C. to 210 B.C.
The History Channel recently aired a show -- Engineering an Empire: China, I think -- that detailed some of the amazing things found in that tomb. This should be a fascinating exhibit, and is quite a nice catch for the Museum of Natural Science.
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 04/28/07 05:35 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (4)
02 April 2007
Historic Texas Avenue
Jack Williams of KUHF-88.7 has details of a new addition to a downtown historical tour:
At one point in Houston's history, in the mid-1800's, Texas Avenue was the heart of the city, home to many of the places that Houston was built on. Deborah January-Beavers is the executive director of Scenic Houston, the non-profit organization that put the walking tour together.
"Back when Houston was being founded in the very early 1800's, this was the original dirt road that began Houston. This is where the leaders of the community, the first businesses, the first churches, the first residences, in fact are very close to Hamilton and the areas that now hold the ballpark and other businesses, all started on Texas Avenue."
Now, dozens of those historic sites are commemorated with markers that describe what once stood there, with some of the places, like Incarnate Word Academy near the ballpark, still there.
"Incarnate Word Academy has been on Texas Avenue since the mid to late 1800's and the historical marker discusses aspects of how Incarnate Word has changed since its beginnings."
The first phase of the walking tour, from Bagby to Main, was completed a few years ago. The newest leg, from Main to Hamilton, includes Christ Church Cathedral, the Federal Reserve Bank, William Penn Hotel and Annunciation Church.
It sounds very interesting, and today was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new tour. Hopefully the Scenic Houston group will be putting more information about the walking tour online.
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 04/02/07 07:43 PM | Houston Arts/Culture | Technorati | Comments (1)
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