Arts
Abra Cadabra!
By urbanhoustonian at October 4, 2011 | 3:48 PM | 0 Comment
I mentioned last week, when I introduced Houston|Monthly (H|M), I would be creating Annual|Houston (A|H), its annual companion. Where H|M concentrates on monthly activities, A|H looks towards Houston's essential annual events. The Bayou City Art Festival is the perfect event to kick off this list. Held bi-annually in Downtown Houston and Memorial Park, the Bayou City more...
Broadway’s Season for Everyone
By urbanhoustonian at September 9, 2011 | 8:00 AM | 0 Comment
This post originally published on the Downtown Houston Center Stage Blog Writer's Note: Riverdance and RAIN were added to the season after this interview had taken place. I had the fortunate pleasure to sit down via the phone with the president of the Hobby Center Foundation, Fran Macfarren, to discuss the 2011-2012 Gexa Energy Broadway Series season. This more...
Before the Curtain Rises: Dinner & Drinks
By urbanhoustonian at March 9, 2011 | 11:00 AM | 0 Comment
In my last Centerstage post, I explained why it is important to let the day go before settling down for the a performance in the Theater District. Now while I did say thirty minutes was ideal, I prefer taking a bit more time to relax. That said, you'll generally find me somewhere near the performance venue with friends enjoying a glass of wine (or two) and more...
Arts , Center Stage , Culture
Big. Bold. – SPA 2011-2012 Season Preview
By urbanhoustonian at March 8, 2011 | 11:00 AM | 0 Comment
When I was Group Sales Manager of Society for the Performing Arts, one of my favorite times of the year was the Season Announcement. While I knew some of the performances that were being announced, there was still a air of mystery surrounding the full season slate. It was like being the presenter and recipient of a great big surprise at the same time. These days, I more...
Before the Curtain Rises: Let the Day Go
By urbanhoustonian at February 22, 2011 | 5:33 PM | 0 Comment
I attend a lot of events in the Theater District. And while the actual performance has the most effect on whether I enjoy my night out, I have discovered a few tricks that ensure every night in the Theater District is memorable and enjoyable. Read the rest of Before the Curtain Rises: Let the Day Go on Center Stage, Downtown Houston's Theater District more...
Sports Stadium or Art Gallery?
By urbanhoustonian at February 17, 2011 | 10:00 AM | 0 Comment
When you hear the name Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, the last person you’d associate with him is Dominique de Menil, founder of The Menil Collection in Houston, Texas. However, you will be surprised to find they are much closer than you think. Read the rest of Sports Stadium or Art Gallery? on the Official Schipul more...
A Reality, A Challenge, An Adventure
By urbanhoustonian at January 20, 2011 | 8:00 AM | 0 Comment
I’ve been working here at Schipul for almost a year now. I came here after 4+ years of working for the Society for the Performing Arts in Houston, TX. During this time, my mind has not strayed far from trying to find better ways for performing arts organizations to harness the power of the Internet to enhance audience development and, more importantly, sell more more...
City of Gold
By urbanhoustonian at November 21, 2010 | 5:47 PM | 0 Comment
NOTE: This originally appeared 11/21/2010 on the Center Stage blog of Downtown Houston. I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the Houston premiere of Antonio Vivaldi's Montezuma presented by Mercury Baroque. What made this particular performance so special was that the audience was getting to hear, for the first time since the 1700's, a long lost piece of music more...
Bippity, Boppity, Boo!
By urbanhoustonian at April 6, 2010 | 5:23 PM | 0 Comment
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) recently announced their 2010-2011 Season. The tagline for this season is Experience the Magic, as in the magic of experiencing a live performance. I worked at SPA for almot 5 seasons, and each season featured a handful of performances that were truly magical. The major drawback for you, the patron, was that you probably wouldn't more...
Curtain Call: 2009-2010 – Take a Bow
By urbanhoustonian at January 30, 2010 | 2:50 PM | 0 Comment
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDeiovnCv1o] Yeah, I'm starting my last Curtain Call with Madonna. I'm gay, sue me! I've been giving a lot of thought about how I was going to feel today, my last day here at Society for the Performing Arts. I had lunch yesterday with some fellow group sales managers, and I have to admit there was a moment there I felt like more...
Arts , Curtain Call , Features
