ART SERIES
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ART BIKE 2010 Presented by National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Lone Star
March 22 - April 25
Don't miss the exhibit of 26 artistically-transformed bikes by local artists to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. In conjunction with National MS Awareness Week and the 26th Anniversary of the BP MS 150, ART BIKE 2010 is an installation of art with a cause. Join the movement! |
KUHF Silent Film Concert Series
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Girl Shy
Friday, April 16, 8 pm
Harold Lloyd's Girl Shy (1924, 82 min.) contains one of the first and funniest stop-the-wedding chase scenes in movie history. With a witty and elegant original score performed live by Two Star Symphony.
The Lost World
Friday, May 14, 8 pm
Arthur Conan Doyle's story of dinosaurs was first and masterfully filmed 85 years ago. The Lost World (1925, 106 min.) with a chamber-rock score written and performed by Austin's premier alt-classical Golden Hornet Project.
The Unknown
Friday, June 11, 8 pm activities, film at dusk
Lon Chaney and the youn Joan Crawford light up Tod Browning's The Unknown (1927, 63 min.) with original score performed by The Invincible Czars of Austin. |
Dance Houston presents high intenCity
Friday, April 9, 7 pm
An evening of dance featuring Houston's favorite contemporary companies. This festival will delight all who love innovative dance.
Murals Under the Stars
Friday, April 23, 8 pm
This big screen, multimedia show brings the heroic murals of Diego Rivera and David Siequeros to life. Dr. Gregoria Luke of the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach "combines the scale of film, the excitement of theater, and the exhilaration of learning." Presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico with the support of Bank of America in celebration of Mexico's Bicentennial
Shakespeare in the Park presented by the UH School of Theater and Dance
Friday, April 23, 7 pm preview
Saturday, April 24, 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, April 25, 1 pm and 7 pm
UH School of Theater and Dance celebrates the Bard's birthday with performances of Taming of the Shrew and Henry V.
Fotofest at Discovery Green
Saturday, May 1, 6 - 9 pm
Throughout Fotofest 2010, Photo Trek has encouraged Houstonians to photograph the art community and visit the 100 Biennial exhibitions. Photo Trek concludes at Discovery Green with a screening of selected images, prizes, music and family activities.
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Art Car Parade Sneek Peak sponsored by Opportunity Houston
Friday, May 7, 6 - 10 pm
Celebrate Houston's Art Car Culture! Get your first look at the new cars for 2010 and see some old favorites from years past. Enjoy live music with illuminated Art Cars and entertainment throughout the park. |
Aurora Picture Show Presents Supers
Saturday, May 15, 7 pm
Caped crusaders, masked marvels, secret identities, guys in tights and passion for helping those in need is what this screening is all about. Join us for an all ages show looking at the super hero in film and video past and present. Music performed by Houston's Two Star Symphony prior to the screening.
African Film Festival Opening Night
Presented with MFAH Film Department
Sunday, June 6, 8 pm
Movement (R)Evolution Africa. Directed by Joan Frosch and Alla Kovgan, various countries/USA, 2001; 65 min. An astonishing exposition of nine African choreographers from Senegal to South Africa who challenge stale stereotypes of "traditional Africa" and unveil soul-shaking responses to the beauty and tragedy of 21st century Africa! More information at
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