Arts Forward Newsletter

Nothing better than a little Jazz to go with this spring weather. Enjoy the music of composer, educator and drummer Marlon Simon, with his band The Nagual Spirits. Connect with Marlon →...

Happy Monday! Add some horsepower to your Zoom meetings with this background from Jay Leno’s Garage. Now THIS is the Zoom background you’ve been looking for Host a meeting straight outta Jay...

 While Mark Laskowski wasn’t able to gather with friends and family to celebrate his birthday, his annual tradition of singing “Seven Bridges Road” continues—with a little help from technology and great...

And now the applause. On her Instagram, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters captures a city’s love for those working on the front lines.   View this post on Instagram   7 PM ❤️Thank...

It’s important to keep moving. SPA Development Associate Helena Oliver grew up dancing. Inspired, she created an improv routine over the course of three days. Want to join SPA Creative Connection?  Submit...

Join celebrated dancer, choreographer and Pepperland creator Mark Morris, and his book collaborator Wesley Stace, for a reading of Mark’s memoir, “Out Loud.” Reserve your spot for tonight’s reading and conversation online. Connect...

Francisco Rodriguez is the Dance Director at Hamilton Middle School in HISD. While social distancing, he came up with a short contemporary/lyrical combo set to one of his favorite songs, “Angel” by...

Will and Kev of Black Violin are hosting weekly masterclasses for any string players looking to sharpen their skills during social distancing.   View this post on Instagram   Today at 2pm...

“Music has the power to connect us all. ❤️ Though we can’t make music in-person right now, through technology we can still create as one.” Members of River Oaks Chamber Orchestra perform...

Megan James is a mother, artist and DIY-er. Inspired by social distancing, she and her kids worked on a mural project at home. Watch until the end! “I believe we all have...