East End Stories

���If Andy Warhol and Bob Ross had an inanimate love child, it would be a Mark Nesmith painting.”– Rachel Williams, the Dallas Observer “Impressionistic. Textured. Layered. Mark Nesmith’s oil paintings have the drama of all three, with one last surprising element: a wonderful stillness derived from his choice in subject matter.”– Cassie Rief, Empty Easel…

This night Drama-try or Drama infused poetry, raises funds to support the endeavors of The Ensemble Theatre Act One Young Professionals to introduce professionals age 20-40 to the theatre, and to cultivate the next generation of theatre supports with a scholarship for a youth ages 6-17 to participate in the theatre's Young Performers (performing arts education) Program.…

The Houston St. Patrick's Parade is a two-hour parade that has historically been one of the largest in the U.S. and each year includes over 100 entries to delight the Irish and Irish-at-heart. Visit our Parade Information page to be a part of the parade, support or become a member of our Irish 100 Club.…

The Ensemble Theatre continues its screening of the Theatre Communications Group (TCG)  Legacy Leaders of Color Video Project highlighting 9 of the nation’s trailblazing founders of minority theatre groups. This year’s featured leaders from the series include: Tisa Chang, Miriam Colon, Luis Valdez, Frank Chin

Enrico Incisa is a passionate wine lover who manages the exports at Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, a family owned historic winery located in Piedmont, Italy. Born in 1982, Enrico has a background in legal studies but couldn’t resist the call for winegrowing and winemaking, a passion that runs centuries hold roots in his family.  …

Lauren Luna, a noted Houston artist, is raising awareness in the lack of representation amongst young artists of color in the Fine Arts academic programs. On February 23rd at Bisong Gallery, Lauren Luna will be collaborating with local industry professionals to produce an art show entitled The Dream. This extraordinary event will showcase talented local…