Black History at HCC, Feb 26, 2010
January 19, 2010
Houston Community College Cordially Invites You To Its 2010 Black History Gala
Award Winning Director and Actor Spike Lee will be the Keynote Speaker.
Where: Friday, February 26, 2010
The Reception is @ 6pm and the Gala begins @ 7pm
Located at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel
For more info on tickets click here
Barkley L. Hendricks: Birth of the Cool in Houston, Starts Jan. 30th @ The Contemporary Arts Museum
January 19, 2010
Barkley Hendricks’s stylistic renderings connect the art movements of American realism and post-modernism while touching upon many of the art movements of the 1960s and 1970s—pop art, photorealism, minimalism, even black aesthetic nationalism. Join Hendricks and organizing curator Trevor Schoonmaker, curator of contemporary art at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, for a discussion of the artist’s work. This exhibition is comprised of 57 paintings, including fullfigure portraits and lesserknown early works.
When: January 30, 2010-April 18, 2010
2:00 pm
Where: Contemporary Arts Museum
5216 Montrose
Houston, TX 77006
American Menu
January 19, 2010
I think that one of things I found very interesting is that people from that time period – that were growing up during that era as young adults – when they see the play they mention to me, “Wow, this is my story. This is exactly my story. This is exactly why I left the South and came to New York so many years ago.” – Interview with American Menu Playwright Don Wilson Glenn
Previews: 1/30, 1/31, 2/3
Opening Night: 2/4
PG/Regional Premiere
It’s May 1968, shortly after the murder of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a month before the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Five Black kitchen workers at a segregated lunch counter are forced to engage in painful self-examination brought about by the senseless death of a young boy. Through passionate conversations, these women face the realities of life on the cusp of change. Jammed in a hot, airless room they must battle prejudice, poverty, ignorance and each other as they search for inspiration.
Steve Harvey’s Tear Your Mouth Out Tour, Feb. 5th @ the Arena Theatre
January 19, 2010
Best selling author of “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man”, Steve Harvey returns to stand-up with his Tear Your Mouth Out Tour. Known for his boldness and honesty, Harvey will be bringing much laughter to the Houston area.
Where: Arena Theatre
7326 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
When: February 5 @ 7pm
For tickets visit www.arenahouston.com
JAY-Z’s Blue Print 3 Tour feat. Trey Song and Young Jeezy, Feb. 22, Toyota Center
January 19, 2010
After much anticipation…Hov will finally be gracing Houston with his presence. After putting a ring on our girl B, we welcome him with open arms like one of our own. Also joining him will be the sexy R&B prince Trey Songz and Grammy nominated rapper, Young Jeezy. This is a once in a lifetime experience…TRUST, I don’t think you should miss this one.
When: February 22nd @ 7 pm
Where: Toyota Center
1510 Polk St.
Houston, TX 77002
For tickets visit www.houstontoyotacenter.com
Timbaland feat. Down with Webster and Kady Malloy, Feb. 2, HOB
January 19, 2010
Timbaland, the R&B record producer and rapper, has a style of production ranging in three genres of music: r&b, pop, and rap. He’s now taking the spotlight with his Shock Value Tour featuring Down with Webster, and Kady Malloy.
Sondre Lerche, Feb. 5th @ the Meridian
January 15, 2010
Introducing alternative/indie rock with his own Norwegian twist. Lerche’s distinctive sound allowed him to top the charts in Europe, leaving a gateway to crossing over to the US air ways. Come enjoy a truly unique addition to the Houston lifestyle.
Where: Meridian
1503 Chartres
Houston, TX 77003
When: February 5 @ 7 pm
Admission: 21$ at the door
Raising Boys Documentary, Jan. 9th, Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center
January 7, 2010
This documentary sheds light on the increasing lack of men for the head of black families. Deric Muhammad addresses the struggle and offers solutions to single mothers raising boys today.
Where:
Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore
5309 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston, TX 77021
When: January 9, 2010 @ 2 pm
International Gem and Jewelry Show, Jan. 22-24, Reliant Center
January 7, 2010
The International Gem and Jewelry Show is the largest exhibition of gems, minerals, an jewelry in the world. The show will feature exotic gems, watches, estate collections and more. There will also be complimentary jewelry cleaning offered. Don’t miss this fabulous jewlry shopping event!
Where: Reliant Center
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
When:
January 22: 12 pm-6 pm
January 23: 10 am-6 pm
January 24: 11 am-5 pm
Admission: $8.00
Artopia 2010, Jan. 30, Winter Street StudiosGallery
January 5, 2010
Budweiser Select presents Artopia. The art show will have live music, live art performances, and fashion shows by Houston’s own Billy Ried, Affection Boutique, and Material Girls. There will also be the 2nd Annual Mastermind Awards Ceremony.
When: January 30th 8-11 pm
Where: Winter Street Studios
2101 Winter Street
Houston, TX 77007
