Screen on the Green – RUSHMORE 10TH CLASS REUNION!
Friday, September 5
7:30 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Discovery Green’s free movie series celebrates Houston on film with a 10th anniversary screening of this indie classic by Houstonian Wes Anderson. Filmed at St. John's School, Lamar High School and notable locations around the Bayou City, Rushmore features Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray.
Fresh Fridays presented by the Fresh Arts Coalition
September 19, October 10, November 21
7 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Fresh Arts Coalition presents a monthly series of exciting art performances. September 19 features an exotic and edgy collaboration with Dance of Asian America and The Best of Slant from the Aurora Video Library. On October 10 the Bard gets fresh in brand spankin' new recreations of his classics with Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company and Dominic Walsh Dance Theater.
Houston Arts Alliance Showcase
Saturdays, September 20, October 25, November 22
Sunday, November 9
3 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Presented by the Houston Arts Alliance, this series features the excellence and diversity of Houston’s performing arts community, including a special showcase on November 9 from 4 - 6 p.m. for the National Arts Marketing Conference. On September 20, enjoy exciting performances by Kuumba House and Houston Children’s Chorus. October 25 features the Brazilian Arts Foundation and Dance of Asian American. On November 9, performances by the Houston Salsa Dancers, the Brazilian Arts Foundation and more.
KUHF's "The Front Row" Live at Discovery Green
Join The Front Row team for a live broadcast at they take KUHF's daily arts show out of the studio and onto Discovery Green's outdoor stage on
Friday, September 12th from 3-4pm. This is the first time KUHF listeners will have the opportunity to participate as part of the live audience and witness the behind the scenes operations of producing a live show. The program will feature live performances including a preview of
KUHF's silent film concert with Austin's Golden Hornet Project.
KUHF Classic Film Concerts
Fridays, September 12, October 3 and November 14
7:30 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Houston Public Radio presents a series of silent film screenings accompanied by live music. These unique film presentations include the performance of new, original scores by Texas musicians set to silent films from the 1920s. September 12:
Metropolis. October 3:
Nosferatu. November 14:
Phantom of the Opera.
Inprint Readings on the Green
Wednesday, October 29
7 p.m. Free Admission
Saberioon Plaza
Andrea White reads from Window Boy, her latest novel which tells the story of 12-year-old Sam Davis, a boy with cerebral palsy experiencing the joys and pain of the world first-hand with his constant companion, Winston Churchill. White is an author, attorney, community volunteer, education advocate, mother and Houston’s first lady.
Art in the Park
Thursdays
5 p.m. Free Admission
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
The Community Artists’ Collective gives YOU a chance to be the artist in the park. Each week you have the opportunity to experience the artist’s way. Instructors include Michelle Barnes, Oriana McMillan and Ann Johnson. Supplies provided; bring your creativity. Classes are free; however there is a limit of 20 per class and space is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Tuesday, October 14
12 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
HBII performs Esmeralda pas de deux plus excerpts from the Long and Winding Road and Raymonda.
Dance Source Showcase
Wednesday, October 15
7 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
A marvelous evening of dance featuring choreography by Toni Valle, performances by Houston Metropolitan Dance Company and Suchu Dance.
Tenerife Danza Lab
Saturday, October 18
7 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Direct from the Canary Islands, Tenerife Danza Lab is a contemporary dance company draws inspiration from their spectacular “home” art complex designed by Santiago Calatrava. Tenerife Danza Lab presents “MIzu no yukue” a collaboration with Japanese choreographer Iso Yoshiko.
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Dance Scottish!
Saturday, September 6
1 p.m. Workshop at HPL Express
3 p.m. Performance, Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Celebrate Dance Scottish Week, a world-wide event with a performance of the Houston & District Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Oedipus Rex – Slammed!
Saturday, October 25
7 p.m. Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Sophocles in the park. Prairie View A & M's acclaimed troupe of Charles Gilpin Players brings this Greek tragedy alive in the spoken word style.
