BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East End Houston - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eastendhouston.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for East End Houston REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240422T153709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T153709Z UID:217377-1708214400-1715558399@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage DESCRIPTION:Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage is the first major museum exhibition devoted to exploring the breadth and complexity of Black identity and experiences in the United States through collage. Works by multiple generations of living artists examine concepts such as cultural hybridity\, gender fluidity\, historical memory\, and notions of beauty and power.\nBy assembling pieces of paper\, fabric\, and repurposed materials\, the artists create unified compositions that express the endless possibilities of Black-constructed narratives within a fragmented society. The artists range from established luminaries to early- and mid-career figures\, including Mark Bradford\, Lauren Halsey\, Rashid Johnson\, Kerry James Marshall\, Wangechi Mutu\, Jamea Richmond-Edwards\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Lorna Simpson\, Devan Shimoyama\, and Mickalene Thomas. Multiplicity also features notable artists who are closely identified with the city of Houston\, such as Tay Butler\, Jamal Cyrus\, Rick Lowe\, and Lovie Olivia.\nThis groundbreaking exhibition brings attention to the richness of collage as an art form. Building upon the legacy of African American artists such as Romare Bearden\, Jacob Lawrence\, Faith Ringgold\, and Betye Saar\, contemporary artists make collages in an array of ways\, from traditional cutting and pasting to creating works digitally. Arthur Jafa takes digital collage a step further\, gathering highs and lows of Black experiences into his poignant video montage Love Is the Message\, The Message Is Death. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/multiplicity-blackness-in-contemporary-american-collage/ LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts – Caroline Wiess Law Building\, 1001 Bissonnet Street \, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tschabalala-self-sprewell.4155010702610438048-CPBUUw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Fine Arts%2C Houston":MAILTO:visitorservices@mfah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240522T225118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T190629Z UID:219144-1712914200-1717167600@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:ART EXHIBIT “ABSTRACT REALITIES” DESCRIPTION:The Cultural Center “Our Texas” is pleased to announce the grand opening of its exclusive art exhibition\, “Abstract Realities\,” featuring the remarkable talents of Irene Sheytman and Saida Fagala. Set to commence on April 12th at 7:30 pm\, this highly anticipated event will serve as a tribute to the distinctive artistic prowess of these two individuals\, both of whom hail from Baku\, Azerbaijan\, and now proudly call Houston their home.\nRenowned for her profound passion for urban landscapes\, Irene Sheytman has devoted her artistic journey to capturing the essence of city life. Utilizing mediums such as silk and watercolor\, Sheytman skillfully articulates the dynamic intricacies of urban environments\, infusing her work with vibrant hues and meticulous details. Her latest collection of watercolors\, inspired by her travels in Italy\, promises to transport viewers to the timeless charm of old European cities\, weaving narratives of historical architecture\, iconic landmarks\, and the streets of ancient towns.\nComplementing Sheytman’s vision\, Saida Fagala brings a unique perspective to the exhibition\, rooted in her familial heritage steeped in artistic talent. Fagala’s artistic journey has cultivated a distinctive style that intricately intertwines mood and color across various mediums\, including ceramics\, pottery\, watercolor\, and ink. The exhibition will feature Fagala’s captivating ceramic portraits\, showcasing her adept manipulation of form and color\, and inviting viewers into her world of creativity and innovation. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/art-exhibit-abstract-realities-2/ LOCATION:Russian Cultural Center “Our Texas”\, 2337 Bissonnet St\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/art-exibit-wyle0R.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cultural Center 'Our Texas'":MAILTO:Russianculturalcenter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240414T042200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T215140Z UID:216876-1713171600-1713200400@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:500 Años de Silencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna: Karen Navarro DESCRIPTION:“500añosdesilencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna” by Karen Navarro is a visual art exhibition that takes on a profound journey of reclamation and reconnection with the artist’s Indigenous heritage. Through a diverse array of mediums and a with a focus on the concept of beauty\, this exhibition tells a unique story of resilience and identity.\nCoinciding with FotoFest biennial\, “500añosdesilencio | El Lado Oculto de la Luna” will be presented at TANK Space at Spring Street Studios from March 12th to May 11th with an opening reception + artist talk on March 15th form 6-8PM. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/500-anos-de-silencio-el-lado-oculto-de-la-luna-karen-navarro-19/ LOCATION:Spring Street Studios\, 1824 Spring Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/gabriela-colla-2024-YOTxd5.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sawyer Yards Houston":MAILTO:events@sawyeryards.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T100000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240414T042202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T140623Z UID:216879-1713175200-1713175200@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:'Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette' DESCRIPTION:Asia Society Texas is pleased to present Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette\, the organization’s first public art installation. This collaboration between Cuban American artist Rafael Domenech and Vietnamese American artist Tomas Vu assumes the form of a dynamic outdoor pavilion with two stages\, occupying AST’s 13\,000-square-foot lot at the intersection of Oakdale and Caroline Streets in the heart of Houston’s Museum District. Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu Heat Silhouette is commissioned in partnership with the University of Houston’s Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts.\nDescribed by the artists as a form of “urban acupuncture\,” Heat Silhouette is a physical structure designed to welcome the spontaneous circulation of people\, energy\, and events. The outdoor pavilion takes cues from college campuses\, popular culture\, and experimental magazines. Made of wood\, aluminum framing\, and laser-cut construction mesh — the very materials used to build the city of Houston — the pavilion becomes an extension of the museum and a public programming space. The title itself references the most omnipresent weather condition of Houston the summer’s intense heat\, a heat so palpable that it feels as if it occupies actual space\, creating a silhouette or edge.\nFor the artists\, the pavilion resists merely being a form of architecture. Instead\, the pavilion physically operates as an experimental magazine\, referencing the graphic processes seen in radical publications from the 1960s and 1970s like Kontexts\, an important catalyst of avant-garde poetry. Readers do not flip Heat Silhouette’s pages; instead\, they become viewers that are invited to walk in\, around\, and through the publication. Laser-cut texts appropriated from popular science-fiction films\, poetry\, and other sources intermingle to form multiple layers and viewpoints that shift with the sunlight. Heat Silhouette is a space of active production filled with theater-like compartments — a site where text\, image\, and pattern coalesce into a kind of urban camouflage. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/rafael-domenech-and-tomas-vu-heat-silhouette-26/ LOCATION:Asia Society Texas Center\, 1370 Southmore Blvd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event-featured-rafael-domenech-and-tomas-vu-heat-silhouette-1697751613-ZVcLnx.tmp_-Tp18AU.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Society Texas Center":MAILTO:txcenter@asiasociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240414T042202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T203631Z UID:216880-1713175200-1713196800@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:"Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges" DESCRIPTION:“Resilience Rising: Navigating Earth’s Challenges” is a thought-provoking art exhibition that delves into the urgent need for awareness and preparedness in the face of environmental risks. Through various artistic mediums\, the project confronts issues such as the climate crisis\, flooding\, food deserts\, hurricanes and tropical storms\, environmental justice\, and electricity disruption. The exhibition aims to spark a dialogue on the profound impact of these challenges on our planet and communities\, while also highlighting the resilience and collective efforts required to overcome them. By immersing visitors in immersive installations\, visual artworks\, and interactive experiences\, this project shapes sustainable and resilient future. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/resilience-rising-navigating-earths-challenges-19/ LOCATION:Julia Hester Community Center\, 2020 Solo Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/screenshot_20240305_231505_gallery-Crg6vj.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Hester Community Center":MAILTO:media@jcmatthewm112.sg-host.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240414T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T215141Z UID:216881-1713175200-1713200400@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:UHD Student Art Exhibition 2024 DESCRIPTION:The O’Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown is proud to present its annual Student Art Exhibition featuring art from University of Houston-Downtown students created in studio art courses during the past academic year. UHD offers studio course work in Figure Drawing\, Painting\, Watercolor\, Graphic Novel\, Mural Design\, Computer Graphic Design\, Photography\, and other special topic courses. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/uhd-student-art-exhibition-2024-4/ LOCATION:University of Houston Downtown – O’Kane Gallery\, One Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002 CATEGORIES:Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/uhd-student-image-24-ThNGiF.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="University of Houston Downtown - O'Kane Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@uhd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240414T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T225128Z UID:216882-1713175200-1713204000@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:COLORS IN BLOOM DESCRIPTION:Spring into COLORS IN BLOOM at Color Factory! Leave your winter blues behind and take a stroll through its newly refreshed\, blossoming Confetti Accumulation. Houstonians will be immersed in larger-than-life bluebonnets inspired by Houston’s iconic first sign of spring. And\, of course\, Color Factory will have a few surprises budding\, too! Tickets are available for purchase at colorfactory.co/houston. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/colors-in-bloom-22/ LOCATION:Color Factory\, 3303 Kirby Dr\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids + Families,Visual Arts + Museums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240414T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T225128Z UID:216883-1713178800-1713204000@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:Critical Geography – FotoFest Biennial 2024 DESCRIPTION:The FotoFest Biennial 2024 central exhibition\, “Critical Geography”\, reexamines traditional Western and historical understandings of geography while expanding these investigations to new realms. Borrowing its name from the subdiscipline of geography that questions and challenges power structures\, inequality\, and the dominant ideologies shaping physical space\, Critical Geography explores how space\, place\, and communities are influenced by social\, economic\, ecological\, and political forces. By critically analyzing these dynamics\, the works in the exhibition provoke conversations around social justice\, environmental sustainability\, and transformative change.\n“Our intent is that the 2024 Biennial\, featuring both existing and newly commissioned works from local and international artists\, will allow viewers to engage in important dialogues around the social dimensions of space and our shared planet\,” says Steven Evans\, Executive Director of FotoFest. “We look forward to once again celebrating Houston’s vibrant art and photo community while embracing these new perspectives around place-making\, the image\, and geography.”\n“Critical Geography” features a diverse range of image-based practices\, representing artists from photographers and storytellers whose works shed light on systemic oppression\, violence\, and urgent environmental concerns to image-makers who appropriate mapping\, social media\, and technology in order to explore inequality in colonial and post-colonial contexts. The exhibition highlights a range of unorthodox strategies employed to construct new narratives around place and community while imagining alternative organizations of social space. The Biennial exhibition includes several site-specific works and new commissions by FotoFest. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/critical-geography-fotofest-biennial-2024-11/ LOCATION:FotoFest at Silver Street Studios\, 2000 Edwards Street (Silver Street Studios Building C\, Suite 2)\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ff24_critical-geography-eEVgkP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FotoFest International":MAILTO:info@fotofest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240414T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T172142Z UID:216886-1713182400-1713186000@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:Unveiling Gulfton’s Newest Murals DESCRIPTION:The Hillcroft St. corridor\, already transformed with bike lanes\, wider sidewalks\, and a new stop light at Dashwood\, is now further enhanced by the vivid stories painted on its retaining walls. Through a collaboration between Connect Community and UP Art Studio\, three remarkable murals have been brought to life\, each a celebration of the diverse cultural tapestry of Southwest Houston.\nThe artists\, Brenda Chapa\, Sims\, and Santiago Perez\, will be presenting their murals at this event. They were carefully chosen by a selection panel comprised of community members\, ensuring that the voices and preferences of the locality were heard and represented. Each artist brought their unique narrative and vision to the project\, deeply influenced by their personal journeys and cultural backgrounds. Brenda Chapa’s mural draws from her Mexican roots and her life in Houston’s Southwest side\, encapsulating the vibrant community spirit. Sims\, with his graffiti and pop art-inspired style\, infused his work with bold colors and dynamic forms\, echoing the energy of the area. Santiago Perez\, blending his Colombian heritage with his experiences in Houston\, created a piece that vibrates with color and life\, symbolizing the diversity and unity of the community.\nWhat sets this project apart is not just the artistic talent but the engagement of the Greater Sharpstown and Gulfton communities in the creative process. The designs for the murals were voted on by the community through an online survey\, allowing residents to have a direct hand in shaping their neighborhood’s aesthetic. This inclusive approach ensured that the murals reflected the collective heart and soul of the people\, making the Hillcroft corridor not just a route through the city\, but a destination in itself\, rich with stories and splendor.\nFunded by the City of Houston via a Houston Arts Alliance grant and maintained by the Southwest Management District\, these murals stand as a testament to the power of art in forging community identity and pride. They not only beautify the space but serve as a beacon of collective creativity and unity\, welcoming all who travel through the Hillcroft St. corridor to pause and appreciate the beauty of diversity and the strength of community bonds. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/unveiling-gulftons-newest-murals/ LOCATION:HCC Southwest Loop\, 5601 West Loop S\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hilcroft-mural-1-8vRiwf.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="My Connect Community (dba %E2%80%9CConnect Community%E2%80%9D)":MAILTO:admin@myconnectcommunity.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T181419 CREATED:20240414T220716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T015220Z UID:216913-1713209400-1713216600@eastendhouston.com SUMMARY:They\, Who Sound DESCRIPTION:Every Monday\nNameless Sound and Lawndale Art Center join forces to present an evening of experimental sound-making\, improvised music\, noises\, the sounding of art\, the performance of art\, and more. Two different sets each week showcase a rich diversity of international and regional creative offerings\, with an emphasis on Houston’s vibrant local scene.\nOpening night is January 29th.\nConcerts are held on every Monday at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)\nat Lawndale Art & Performance Center\n4912 Main St.\nHouston\, Texas\nThey\, Who Sound is free of charge.\nDonations are welcomed. URL:https://eastendhouston.com/event/they-who-sound-4/ LOCATION:Lawndale Art Center\, 4912 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Experimental Music,Free Events,Music,Performance Art,Visual Arts + Museums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastendhouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tws-23-sq-sm-AY7vVR.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nameless Sound":MAILTO:info@namelesssound.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR