ROCO’s Virtuous Cycle of Access to Music
If you jotted down a list of snappy names, you probably wouldn’t include this: ROCO, Houston’s Chamber Orchestra.
Broadway Across Texas
Texas is alive with the sound of Broadway musicals headed our way.
The Sea, the Crown, and the Mess of History: Hew Locke’s Passages at the MFAH
Salt-crusted hulls drift through the galleries of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Reading the Rhythm: Deep Vellum Music & Literature Festival
This July, Deep Ellum, the historic Dallas neighborhood where blues once spilled from clubs into the street and where artists still gather in stubborn defiance of cultural amnesia, will become the setting for a new experiment in collective listening.
From Beethoven to Batman: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra plans a season of innovation
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has long been a cornerstone of North Texas’ cultural landscape, but under the leadership of music director Robert Spano and principal guest conductor Dame Jane Glover, the ensemble has transformed into one of the most innovative orchestras in the country.
The Art of Movement: TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND’s new season journeys through time and across continents
With more than 615 performances, featuring artists from over 42 countries, and 180 debut events since its founding in the 1980s, TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND continues to redefine what it means to experience dance in North Texas.
Dallas Opera’s New Season Aims to Enchant and Entertain
The Dallas Opera’s outgoing CEO sums up the company’s plans for next season simply. “The season as a whole is really entertainment-forward,” Ian Derrer says.
THE HUNT, THE HAUNTED, THE GODDESS, AND THE MAGNIFICAT: THE SPLENDID VISIONS OF ARS LYRICA HOUSTON
Matthew Dirst, Artistic Director of Ars Lyrica Houston, is a wizard at thematic programming.
A Line, Learning: Cy Twombly at Menil Drawing Institute
There is a moment, standing before a work by Cy Twombly, when language begins to loosen.
Living in the Sacred Moment: Austin Opera’s 2026-27 season honors heritage, innovation, and empathy
With the world premiere of a locally nurtured opera, the debut of a new performance center, and a season that weaves together tradition and contemporary storytelling, Austin Opera is redefining what it means to be a cultural force in Texas.
A Call to the Curious: Liliana Bloch Gallery and the Art We Need to See
When gallerist Liliana Bloch said to me, "If you keep giving people what they want, then you're going to miss what they need to see," I considered ending the interview right then and there. What more was there to say about how to make a meaningful impact?
Performania: A Spotlight on Texas Stages
Performania: A Spotlight on Texas Stages