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May 2008
Holidays
May 1st:
National Day of Prayer
May 11th:
Mother’s Day
May 17th:
Armed Forces Day
May 26th:
Memorial Day
Dance/Music/Theatre
Alley Theatre
(
Thru June 1st:
The Gershwins' An American in
for more information, see
www.alleytheatre.org
or call (713) 228-8421
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
(The Woodlands)
Surrounded by a lush forest, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is
an outdoor amphitheater that provides the Greater Houston region with an array
of performing arts and contemporary entertainment in a setting of unparalleled
beauty.
May 2nd:
Kanye West
May 3rd:
The Guess Who
May 4th:
May 10th:
Up
with People
May 16th:
May 17th:
Radiohead
May 20th:
The
Police
May 21st:
May 22nd:
Iron Maiden May 24th: Boni’s presents “Rhythm Nation” 6:30 p.m.
May 29th:
May 30th:
May 31st:
Steve
Miller Band
for more information,
see
www.pavilion.woodlandscenter.org
May 6th – 18th: The Wedding Singer - It’s 1985 and you’re invited to The Wedding Singer, where every night is a totally rad reception for Robbie Hart and friends, until he’s left at the altar. Based on the hit film, the Tony Award nominated, The Wedding Singer has been called “Awesome! Audiences haven’t had this much fun since ‘Mamma Mia’” (Jess Cagle, WCBS TV/People Magazine). The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer sporting a mullet might be the coolest guy in the room. Don't miss the party!
May 17th:
Around the World - Now in its
fourth season, Musiqa’s celebrated multi-media program has been performed for
over 10,000 students in the
May 20th – June 1st:
The Drowsy Chaperone - Get
ready to be transported to a magical, wonderful world!
A world where the critics are in awe, the audiences are in heaven and the
neighborhood is buzzing with excitement. Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, the
new musical comedy that is swooping into town with tons of laughs and the most
2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway!
It all begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album,
a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show magically bursts to
life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity
bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that
take both the cast (literally) and the audience (metaphorically) soaring into
the rafters.
for more information, see
www.thehobbycenter.org
or call (713) 315-2525
May 1st – 4th:
Mahler's Resurrection Symphony - Feel the power of Mahler’s ultimate work.
The Second Symphony covers a vast panorama of style and emotion.
You’ll encounter one of the most breathtaking and moving endings in all
of music. Mahler’s Second is a
symphony of enormous scope. You’ll
hear a massive orchestra and chorus, two soloists and organ. It takes such a
broad landscape for this drama of death and resurrection.
Experience the magnitude of Mahler’s ideas in a concert of intense
emotion.
May 9th – 11th:
Mozart's 4th Violin Concerto - Delight in Mozart’s Fourth Violin Concerto,
a dazzling work that showcases the instrument’s expressiveness. You’ll encounter
fanfares, graceful melodies, and both whimsical and rollicking humor. Yet you’ll
also hear exquisite craftsmanship and glowing beauty.
Also experience the beauty and joy of Schumann’s Third Symphony.
It was called the “Rhenish” Symphony because Schumann wrote it during his
tenure as conductor in Düsseldorf on the famous
for more information, see
www.houstonsymphony.com or call (713) 224-7575
Jones Hall
(615
May 2nd:
Spanish Harlem Orchestra - The
Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) brings its razor-sharp
“salsa dura”—the exciting fusion of Caribbean rhythms and big-band sound —to
Miller Outdoor Theatre on Friday, May 2nd at 8pm. Since their arrival in 2000,
SHO has established itself as a standard bearer of contemporary Latin music.
Directed by world-renowned pianist, arranger, and producer Oscar Hernández, the
13-member, all-star ensemble of alumni from the great salsa bands of Tito
Puente, Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz and others has reintroduced the classic sounds
of New York City Salsa to music lovers worldwide. Come swing to the salsa sounds
of Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s big band and join us at
May 10th:
One Shot - Praised as “one of
the most profound choreographers of his generation” by The New York Times,
Ronald K. Brown and the award winning Evidence, A Dance Company blend African,
modern, ballet, and contemporary dance styles to tell stories of the African
Diaspora. In the company’s newest work, One Shot, Brown was inspired by the
beauty, sense of community, and legacy captured by the great African-American
artist, photographer, and
for more information, see
www.spahouston.org
May 18th:
Alicia Keys
for more information, visit
www.houstontoyotacenter.com
or call (866) 4HOUTIX
Warehouse Live
(
May 1st:
Will Hoge
May 2nd:
Meat Beat Manifesto
May 2nd:
May 5th:
The Idan Raichel Project
May 8th:
The Whigs with What Made
May 9th:
May 10th:
Pennywise
May 11th:
Apocalyptica
May 16th:
Northern State
May 30th:
May 31st:
Patrice Pike/Sky Blue 72
for more information, see
www.warehouselive.com
May 22nd – June 1st:
Three Classics, Five Tangos - Three prolific and internationally
acclaimed choreographers present their own interpretations of the classical
idiom. Stanton Welch’s Falling is danced by five couples to the music of Mozart.
Canadian-born James Kudelka will employ his distinctive choreographic style to
create a new work specifically for company dancers. The piece will feature
costumes by the Canadian designer Denis Lavoie. Completing the program is Hans
van Manen’s Five Tangos, a unique mix of the power and sensuality of tango and
the cool abstraction of classical ballet.
for more information, see
www.houstonballet.org
or call (713) 227-ARTS
Thru May 1st:
Puccini: La Bohème - Sung in
Italian with English surtitles
Thru May 9th:
Billy Budd - Accusations of mutiny and
an accidental death leave sailor Billy Budd in danger of hanging for murder.
Britten's masterful setting of Hermann Melville's towering novel - adapted by
E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier - illuminates a journey through "the straits of
hell". Baritone Daniel Belcher ("vocally and physically agile, bright voiced and
moving - New York Times), bass Phillip Ens ("whose thunderous bass embodies the
ominous threat posed by Claggart" - Marin Independent Journal) and tenor Andrew
Kennedy as Vere ("immaculate sense of style and his keen musical and verbal
intelligence" - The Times,
for more information, see
www.houstongrandopera.org
or call (713)
228-6737
DaCamera of
May 3rd:
After Einstein
for more information, see
www.dacamera.com
Miller Outdoor Theatre
(
Located on nearly eight acres in the heart of
May 2nd:
Ritmo Latino - The Houston
premiere of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the Grammy-award winning 13-member
salsa and Latin music band.
May 3rd:
APAHA Heritage Festival - The
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association celebrates the culture, food, arts,
and heritage of
May 4th:
Cinco de Mayo - Annual Mexican
celebration featuring artists from
May 5th – 9th:
Sleeping Beauty - Sleeping
Beauty has never experienced winter until the mysterious Winter Fairy appears.
Presented by Opera to Go! , this classic fairy tale comes alive in a vocal
adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s luminescent ballet score.
Produced by
May 9th – 11th:
Madame Butterfly - A classical ballet adaptation, set to Puccini’s
magnificent score, of the memorable love story of the beautiful geisha Cio-Cio
San and American Lt. Pinkerton. Produced by
May 16th – 17th:
The Refuge - Encore presentation of the acclaimed oratorio which
chronicles the stories of immigrants from 7 different communities who made the
journey to Houston in search of a new home and better life. Produced by
May 22nd – 25th:
Dancin’ in the Street … Motown & More Revue
May 30th:
Tribute - The MECA Mariachis
and the Dallas Black Dance Theatre combine forces for an energetic
cross-cultural performance.
Produced by MECA
May 31st:
Best in Ten - The Sandra Organ
Dance Company will reprise the best of its decade of contemporary ballet
commissioned and choreographed by founder Sandra Organ. Included will be Jose
Limon’s “There Is a Time,” featuring member’s of
for more information, see
www.milleroutdoortheatre.org
A.D. Players
(2710
Thru June 1st: The Heiress -
When shy Catherine falls in love with a
penniless but charming young man, her father's rigid control over her is
threatened. Who will control her life and love? Based on Henry James’ novel,
Thru May 24th: The Emperor’s New
Clothes - When the Emperor needs a
new outfit, two shady weavers promise him magic clothes that are invisible to
those unfit for their position. As people realize they cannot see anything on
the loom, they must decide whether or not to tell the Emperor the truth. Will
anyone be brave enough to tell it like they don't see it?
for more information,
see
www.adplayers.org
Main Street Theatre
(2540 Times Blvd.)
Thru May 23rd:
James and the Giant Peach
- After his parents' tragic death by rhinoceros , James is sent to live with his
horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. The contents of a magic bag transform an old
peach tree into a portal to adventure, and James is able to escape his miserable
existence. He makes new friends with
a host of fantastical creatures and travels across the ocean on a Giant Peach to
May 10th – June 8th:
Present Laughter - Garry
Essendine, an aging matinee idol, may be teetering reluctantly towards middle
age but everyone, both male and female, is infatuated with him. Flamboyant and
witty, wearing a silk dressing gown and equipped with the requisite cocktail,
his life is one long performance in which he can never be himself. About to set
off on an extended tour of
for more information, see
www.mainstreettheater.com or call (713) 524-6706
Opera in the Heights
(
No performances scheduled
during May.
for more information, call (713) 861-5303 or see
www.operaintheheights.org
Playhouse 1960
(
Thru May 10th:
Leading Ladies - In this
hilarious comedy by the author of LEND ME A TENOR and MOON OVER BUFFALO, two
English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their
luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge
circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in
Thru May 11th:
Mulan, Jr. - Travel back to the
legendary, story-telling days of ancient
May 16th - May 31st:
Barrymore by William Luce -
Christopher Plummer won a Tony for his portrayal of John Barrymore in the
acclaimed Broadway production of this work by the master of one character
biographies for the stage. Each act begins with a stunning entrance onto a stage
that the 60 year old legendary actor has rented to prepare for a comeback
performance of Richard III. Barrymore jokes with the audience, spars with an
offstage prompter, reminisces about better times and does delicious imitations
of his siblings Lionel and Ethel.
for more information,
see
www.playhouse1960.com
or call (281) 587-8243
Radio Music Theatre
(2623 Colquitt)
Thru May 10th:
Young & Fertle -
It's Class reunion time at Central High for
Bridgette and Justicena. Join them and
the rest of the gang from Dumpster as they stroll down memory lane. Doc
Moore and all the Fertles will be there, so make your reservations now.
May 15th – November 15th:
Electile Dysfunction
- What's so funny about a presidential election?
Come to RMT and find out as we take a zany look at national politics
through the eyes of the residents of Precious Trees (
for more information, see
www.radiomusictheatre.com or
call (713) 522-7722
Stages Repertory Theatre
(
May 16th – June 1st: Mr. Marmalade -
In this
grown-up play about playing grown-up, Lucy is a precocious four-year-old with an
alarmingly adult imagination. Her imaginary friend Mr. Marmalade comes
accessorized with cell phone, personal assistant and a very busy schedule, and
when he misses their tea-party date (again), Lucy throws him over for the
suicidal five-year-old next door. In a disturbingly funny whirlwind of food
fights, porno mags, tea sets and coke habits, Lucy enacts a wild vision of adult
dysfunction seen through a child's eyes.
for more information,
see
www.stagestheatre.com
or call (713)
527-0123
Verizon Wireless Theatre
(
Verizon Wireless Theatre is the source in downtown
May 3rd:
Chelsea Handler with Heather
McDonald
May 18th:
May 25th:
Jagermeister
Music Tour featuring Type O Negative, Hatebreed with 3 Inches of Blood, and
Destro
May 28th:
Return to
Forever with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeloa, and Lenny White
for more information, see
www.livenation.com
or call (713) 230-1600
Museums
Blaffer Gallery
(
May 10th – August 2nd:
Charles "Teenie" Harris: Rhapsody in Black and White -
Rhapsody in Black and White is part of a
collaborative project between the Blaffer Gallery, the
May 10th –August 2nd:
2008
for more information, see
www.hfac.uh.edu/blaffer
or call (713) 743-9530
Children’s
The Children’s
Thru May 11th:
The
May 8th – 14th: Birds
of a Feather Flock Together -
Have you ever seen flocks of birds flying over the
May 22nd – 28th:
Race Into Summer
Farm to Market
- Kids will be shopping 'till "the grown-ups" drop all while learning all about
nutrition, money-management and more in Farm to Market. Kids can start out by
clocking-in, donning an apron and then proceed to the cash registers or even the
real-life scanners to serve as a cashier or stock person. As food is scanned,
not only will the kids learn how much they are spending, but also what part of
the food pyramid the food comes from.
Or, should they prefer to shop, kids will want to start at the ATM to get
their shopping money, pick up a grocery list and GO! They can shop through the
bakery, produce, meat and dry goods departments to fill a recipe and even use
coupons-- just like Mom and Dad might do. Adjacent to the market, kids can
mosey on down to the farm where they can milk a robotic cow or see live chicks.
If they're lucky, they'll even get to see some hatching! Kids can also explore
the worm farm, take a virtual reality journey on the back of a bee, and get
decked out in aprons, hats or bonnets to take care of the barn, gathering 'eggs'
from the chicken coop and more. Farm to Market is sponsored by Randall's
Food Markets
How Does It Work? - Did you ever wonder why you can't see in the dark? Or how your
wireless telephone worked? Or even what really happens when you turn the
ignition in your car? This multi-level exhibition challenges you to ask and
discover the answers to your own science questions with tons of hands-on,
investigative experiences. You will explore light and color and can even
become part of the exhibit with Light Warehouse, see what makes a car go with
the '66 Mustang in Auto Alley, watch your messages be sent via fiber-optics and
check out the history of communication in Phone Zone or challenge yourself to
discover something new in the Science Station. You can even lift yourself 5 feet
into the air to see how pulleys can make life a lot easier with the Kid Lift.
Then, step into a whimsical factory from the future in The Matter Factory, a new
area in the How Does It Work? exhibit. Kids will develop the understanding that
everything is made up of material or matter. They will learn that molecules and
atoms are the building blocks of matter as they investigate materials and solve
factory problems.
Kid TV - The Adler-Sarofim
KID-TV Studio Lights! Camera! Action! Think your child might be the next Matt
Lauer or Barbara Walters? Let them show their stuff on camera in this exhibit,
which teaches kids and parents what television is like behind the scenes.
KID-TV includes a dramatic backdrop of downtown
Think Tank -
In this hands-on, minds-on exhibit, kids will get to explore different thought
processes and learn how effective problem-solving can boost self-confidence.
After meeting the Think Tank Guides (Carlos, Felicia, Rosie and Isaac), you can
jump right into solving the riddles...or you might want to put on custom-made
thinking caps and lounge in the thinking chairs to get those brainstorming
juices flowing. Either way, inventive, "outside the box" thinking is sure to
occur!
Tot Spot -
Tot Spot is the place to bring your newborn, toddler and two-year-old.
It’s where play is learning and learning is play for children from birth to
thirty-six months. The eye-catching bubble machine is a first stop, but
not the last as tots crawl, cruise or walk throughout the exhibit which has four
distinct areas. These areas promote exploration, discovery,
experimentation and wonder.
for more information,
see
www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138
Thru May 11th:
May 10th – July 20th:
The Old Weird America - Greta Pratt
- This will be the first
museum exhibition to explore the widespread resurgence of folk imagery and
history in American contemporary art. Curated by Contemporary Arts Museum
Houston senior curator Toby Kamps, the exhibition illustrates the relevance and
appeal of folklore to contemporary artists, as well as the genre’s power to
illuminate ingrained cultural forces and overlooked histories. The exhibition
borrows its inspiration and title—with the author’s blessing—from music and
cultural critic Greil Marcus’ 1997 book examining the influence of folk music on
Bob Dylan and The Band’s seminal album, The Basement Tapes.
The
Old, Weird America will feature approximately 75 recent paintings, sculptures,
drawings, photographs, installations, and video works from nearly 20 artists and
collaborative groups, including Eric Beltz, Jeremy Blake, Sam Durant, Barnaby
Furnas, Brad Kahlhamer, David McDermott and Peter McGough, Aaron Morse, Cynthia
Norton (a.k.a. Ninny), Greta Pratt, Dario Robleto, Allison Smith, Kara Walker,
and Charlie White. The exhibition will be accompanied by a 200-page
fully-illustrated catalogue that will provide cultural and historical context
through essays by Kamps and other writers and cultural historians. It will also
contain reproductions of the exhibited work, as well as biographical and
bibliographical information on each artist.
May 16th – July 13th:
Perspectives
161: Tim Lee - Vancouver-based artist Tim Lee uses video, photography, and
performance to put himself in the place of icons of popular culture. He makes
low-tech photographic self-portraits as hockey player Bobby Orr scoring a
winning goal or rocker Neil Young playing a famous concert, creates multi-screen
video installations showing him playing the bass, guitar, and drum parts of
“Louie, Louie” or rapping all three parts of a Beastie Boys song, and restages
well known moments from art and film history with him as protagonist. Like a
Walter Mitty for the information age, Lee assumes the roles of Sunday
philosopher, anthropologist, and ethnomusicologist to dissects and reenvision
revealing aspects of popular culture, film, and music. By reenacting rituals of
pop culture that are usually the domain of established practitioners or experts
in a deadpan, just-competent-enough style, Lee uses absurd seriousness to blur
the boundaries between the ridiculous and the sublime.
Tim Lee was born in
for more information, see
www.camh.org or
call (713) 284-8250
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