Destiny’s Child by Candlelight
The Candlelight concert at the Bell Tower offered a version of Destiny’s Child and Beyoncé’s music that felt more intimate than what most listeners are used to hearing. The room … Read more
Beauty and the Beast: The Musical
When Beauty and the Beast first came out, my daughter was obsessed. She watched it on repeat, sang every song, and wore her yellow Belle dress until the fabric thinned. … Read more
Enjoying the Holidays in Texas Without the January Surprise
This post is sponsored by ShopTexasElectricty.com I love the holiday season. I love the lights, the music, the way a house feels when it’s dressed for the season. Once my … Read more
“Warm” is a New Classic
Brandon J. Marks returns with a new single titled Warm. Produced by Nathan Joseph, the song features Kathy Burrell, a Grammy nominated Stellar, and Dove Award-winning artist known for her … Read more
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Brings Soul, History, and Global Rhythm
My connection to jazz began in high school when I first heard Wynton Marsalis. His trumpet didn’t sound like anything I had ever heard. It opened space for emotions I … Read more
“For Choirboys, Church Queens, and Those Whose Sundays Stopped Too Soon” at Project Row Houses
Project Row Houses has always been a place where history, culture, and community collide, but Round 59 takes that mission to another level. One of the exhibitions, Harrison Guy’s, “For … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 25 Years in Galveston
When my wife and I stepped aboard the Carnival Jubilee for the 25th anniversary celebration of Carnival Cruise Line in Galveston, I could see the amazement on her face. It … Read more
D’Angelo Untitled, Yet Eternal
When D’Angelo released Brown Sugar in 1995, I was mesmerized. His voice was smooth yet earthy, the grooves laid back but deeply intentional, and the instrumentation felt retro, but somehow … Read more
Chayse Sampy’s “Who Feels It, Knows It” at the Houston Museum of African American Culture
Walking into the Houston Museum of African American Culture, I was immediately drawn into the emotional gravity of Chayse Sampy’s exhibition Who Feels It, Knows It. The title, taken from … Read more
“Makers of Legacy” at Mitochondria Gallery
When Timi Etebu founded Mitochondria Gallery in 2019, his motivation was simple yet profound: to create a space where Black artists could tell their own stories. As a Nigerian living … Read more