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Liz Magic Laser: Tell Me What You Want To Hear

Presented by DiverseWorks at DiverseWorks - Midtown

April 5-May 18, 2013

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DiverseWorks presents Liz Magic Laser: Tell Me What You Want To Hear on view April 6 – May 18, 2013. Opening Reception: Friday, April 5, 7 – 9 pm.

Liz Magic Laser’s live performances and videos have involved collaborations with actors, dancers, surgeons, and motorcycle gang members and often intervene in public ...More

	Harvey Johnson - Negro Spirituals: A Triple Middle Passage II Presented by Houston Public Library at Houston Public Library - African American Library at the Gregory School January 19-May 25, 2013 The Houston Public Library presents *Negro Spirituals: A Triple Middle Passage* on view January 19 — May 25, 2013 at The African ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Olivewood Cemetery: Past, Present, and Future Presented by The Heritage Society at The Heritage Society February 20-May 25, 2013 The Heritage Society presents the exhibition *Olivewood Cemetery: Past, Present, and Future*, on view in The Heritage ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Picasso Black and White Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Audrey Jones Beck Building February 24-May 27, 2013 *Picasso Black and White*, the first major exhibition to focus on the artist’s lifelong exploration of a ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Where The Border of Water Meets The Air, Dragonflies Gather Presented by Museum of Printing History at Museum of Printing History February 28-May 25, 2013 The Museum of Printing History presents the exhibition *Where The Border of Water Meets The Air, Dragonflies Gather*. ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Jessica Dupuis: New Work in Miniature (in The Kenmore, in Conjunction with NCECA) Presented by Gallery 1724 and National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) at Gallery 1724 March 21-May 31, 2013 Gallery 1724 presents *Jessica Dupuis: New Work in Miniature*, on view at The ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Reminiscential Presented by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft April 5-May 26, 2013 Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present *Reminiscential*, on view April 5 – May 26, 2013, ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Mark Fox: If That Then This Exhibition Presented by Hiram Butler Gallery at Hiram Butler Gallery April 6-May 25, 2013 Hiram Butler Gallery presents *Mark Fox: If That Then This ...More* *Event Rating (0 votes)*

	Visit the Houston Fire Museum Presented by Houston Fire Museum at Houston Fire Museum January 1, 2006 - Ongoing The Houston Fire Museum, Inc. is a non-profit organization educating the community on fire and life safety and the history of the fire service. The Houston Fire Museum is an immersing experience, a visual timeline using artifacts, documents and visual arts to interpret the fire service, and a colorful timeline of historical vignettes. ... Visit the Houston Fire Museum Presented by Houston Fire Museum at Houston Fire Museum January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	Visit the Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science-Cockrell Butterfly Center October 14, 2011 - Ongoing The Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology provide entertainment and education for the whole family! Walk through a living butterfly habitat and marvel at living examples of some of the world’s largest and weirdest arthropods. Discover spectacular preserved specimens and enjoy interactive games and... Visit the Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science-Cockrell Butterfly Center October 14, 2011 - Ongoing Event Rating (2 votes)
	Dan Flavin Installation Presented by Menil Collection at Menil Collection - Richmond Hall January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Since November 1998, Richmond Hall has housed the penultimate work by the Minimalist sculptor Dan Flavin (1933-96), one of the most innovative artists of the second half of the twentieth century. Except for an installation in Bridgehampton, New York (created in 1985 by the Dia Art Foundation), Flavin's work at Richmond Hall is the artists only... Dan Flavin Installation Presented by Menil Collection at Menil Collection - Richmond Hall January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Event Rating (4 votes)
	Broken Obelisk Presented by Rothko Chapel at Rothko Chapel January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Thirty four years ago Annalee Newman wrote "Dominique and John de Menil] have given the people of Houston a glorious gift -- the Rothko Chapel with its penetrating, self-searching beauty and the Broken Obelisk, standing majestically in its pool of golden shadows." Both dedicated in 1971, Barnett Newman's sculpture and the Rothko... Broken Obelisk Presented by Rothko Chapel at Rothko Chapel January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Event Rating (2 votes)
	World War II Holocaust Railcar Presented by Holocaust Museum Houston at Holocaust Museum Houston March 5, 2006 - Ongoing One of the most popular exhibits at Holocaust Museum Houston is a 1942 World War II rail car of the type used to carry millions of Jews to their deaths. The railcar was formally dedicated and opened to the public during 10th Anniversary ceremonies at Holocaust Museum Houston on Sunday, March 5, 2006. The rare World War II... World War II Holocaust Railcar Presented by Holocaust Museum Houston at Holocaust Museum Houston March 5, 2006 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	Visit Bayou Bend Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Bayou Bend, the beautiful house with the romantic name, was designed as a private residence for Miss Hogg and her brothers, Will and Mike. Although the house was not built until 1928, the room settings faithfully re-create interiors from previous eras. Miss Hogg donated Bayou Bend to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in 1957, with... Visit Bayou Bend Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Event Rating (1 vote)
	Visit the National Museum of Funeral History Presented by National Museum of Funeral History at National Museum of Funeral History January 1, 2006 - Ongoing The National Museum of Funeral History opened its doors on the evening of October 18, 1992. The Museum was founded by Mr. Robert L. Waltrip after 25 years of dreaming of an institution that would educate the public and preserve the rich heritage of the funeral industry. With over 20,000 square feet of exhibition space the National Museum of... Visit the National Museum of Funeral History Presented by National Museum of Funeral History at National Museum of Funeral History January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	Visit the Beer Can House Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Beer Can House March 8, 2008 - Ongoing John Milkovisch, a retired upholsterer for the Southern Pacific Railroad, started his project now known as the Beer Can House in 1968 when he began inlaying thousands of marbles, rocks, and metal pieces into concrete and redwood to form unique landscaping features. When the entire front and back yard were completely covered... Visit the Beer Can House Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Beer Can House March 8, 2008 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	Visit the Houston Police Museum Presented by Houston Police Museum at Houston Police Museum August 8, 2010 - Ongoing Visit the relocated Houston Police Museum, which honors those who serve and protect. Badges from different years fill display cases at the new Houston Police Department Museum at 1200 Travis. Visitors can see exhibits and buy HPD caps and T-shirts in a gift shop. When visitors enter the lobby of Houston police... Visit the Houston Police Museum Presented by Houston Police Museum at Houston Police Museum August 8, 2010 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	Visit The Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Cullen Sculpture Garden September 29, 2006 - Ongoing The Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden is a remarkable work of art itself. Spanning slightly more than one acre, the graceful site embodies "a geometry of playfulness," as trees, walls, lawns, and pavers come together to form a brilliant frame for outdoor sculpture. New seasons and different times of day make the Cullen... Visit The Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Cullen Sculpture Garden September 29, 2006 - Ongoing Event Rating (1 vote)
	Visit the Houston Telephone Museum Presented by Telephone Museum at Telephone Museum January 1, 2006 - Ongoing The Houston Telephone Museum celebrates the history of telephonic communication in Houston. Included in the displays are replicas of Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone, early switchboards from Houston and other Texas cities, poles, lines, tools, advertising materials, and photos and dozens of telephones ranging from crank devices to early... Visit the Houston Telephone Museum Presented by Telephone Museum at Telephone Museum January 1, 2006 - Ongoing Event Rating (1 vote)
	Visit the John C. Freeman Weather Museum Presented by John C. Freeman Weather Museum at John C. Freeman Weather Museum January 1, 2007 - Ongoing The goal of the Weather Museum is to make the community weather-wise and to encourage math and science eduation through weather. By visiting this unique museum, guests will learn about the many different aspects of weather, including science, history, and safety. Exhibits include: Weather Studio ... Visit the John C. Freeman Weather Museum Presented by John C. Freeman Weather Museum at John C. Freeman Weather Museum January 1, 2007 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	Visit the Houston Maritime Museum Presented by Houston Maritime Museum at Houston Maritime Museum November 1, 2007 - Ongoing Historic ship models, the Luykx Navigation Instrument Collection, and numerous other nautical items at the Houston Maritime Museum, offer an insite into how maritime history has shaped our world. Displays such as these make museums special places in our community. They present the public with an opportunity to experience... Visit the Houston Maritime Museum Presented by Houston Maritime Museum at Houston Maritime Museum November 1, 2007 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	Visit the HBU Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts Presented by Houston Baptist University at Houston Baptist University - Morris Cultural Arts Center September 5, 2007 - Ongoing The period room settings of the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts depict everyday life in early Texas. The museum provides a warm, intimate and friendly setting for the household furnishings and decorative arts which help the visitor appreciate the changes that occurred as Houston grew from a frontier... Visit the HBU Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts Presented by Houston Baptist University at Houston Baptist University - Morris Cultural Arts Center September 5, 2007 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	Visit Space Center Houston Presented by Space Center Houston at Space Center Houston October 18, 2012 - Ongoing Space Center Houston is the Official Visitors Center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, which is the home of astronaut training and Mission Control. Space Center Houston is a place where people can experience space -- from its dramatic history and exciting present to its compelling future. Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth... Visit Space Center Houston Presented by Space Center Houston at Space Center Houston October 18, 2012 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)
	The al-Sabah Collection Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Caroline Wiess Law Building January 26, 2013-January 26, 2014 Gary Tinterow, director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Sheikha Hussah Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah, director of the Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah (DAI), Kuwait, and co-owner with Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah of The al-Sabah Collection, jointly announced the signing of an extraordinary agreement of cooperation between... The al-Sabah Collection Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Caroline Wiess Law Building January 26, 2013-January 26, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Wols Presented by Menil Collection at Menil Collection September 13, 2013-January 12, 2014 The Menil Collection presents the exhibition Wols. On view September 13, 2013 – January 12, 2014. A draftsman, painter, and photographer, Wols (1913–1951) was one of the most ingenious and influential—if commercially unsuccessful—artists to emerge in postwar Europe. Along with Jean... Wols Presented by Menil Collection at Menil Collection September 13, 2013-January 12, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	2013 Lawndale Mural Project - Skywriting: Daniel Anguilu & Aaron Parazette Presented by Lawndale Art Center at Lawndale Art Center March 15, 2013-January 11, 2014 Lawndale Art Center presents the 2013 Lawndale Mural Project - Skywriting: Daniel Anguilu & Aaron Parazette. On View March 15, 2013 - January 11, 2014. Opening Reception Friday, March 15. Lawndale Art Center is pleased to announce the 2013 mural on Lawndale's north exterior wall will feature a collaboration between... 2013 Lawndale Mural Project - Skywriting: Daniel Anguilu & Aaron Parazette Presented by Lawndale Art Center at Lawndale Art Center March 15, 2013-January 11, 2014 Event Rating (1 vote)
	Luc Tuymans: Portraits Presented by Menil Collection at Menil Collection September 27, 2013-January 5, 2014 The Menil Collection presents the exhibition Luc Tuymans: Portraits. On view September 27, 2013 – January 5, 2014. Since his first solo exhibition in 1985, Belgian artist Luc Tuymans has established himself as one of the most influential painters working today. He is well known for his distinctive painting style as... Luc Tuymans: Portraits Presented by Menil Collection at Menil Collection September 27, 2013-January 5, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Fabergé: A Brilliant Vision Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science February 1-December 31, 2013 The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents Fabergé: A Brilliant Vision. Simply hearing the name Fabergé evokes the splendor and extravagance of late 19th and early 20th century Imperial Russia. The House of Fabergé designed the renowned Imperial Easter Eggs for the Romanov family, as well as... Fabergé: A Brilliant Vision Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science February 1-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (1 vote)
	OPEN THE DOOR Presented by Texan French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA) at Various locations around Houston March 16-December 31, 2013 The Texan-French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA) invites all Houstonians to keep an eye open for OPEN THE DOOR, now on view at multiple locations around Houston. Open the Door is an international public art project developed by the Texan-French Alliance for the Arts and 9eme Concept, the 9th Concept, a Parisian artists... OPEN THE DOOR Presented by Texan French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA) at Various locations around Houston March 16-December 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series: Ancient Egypt's Golden Sunset: the Hellenistic and Roman Periods Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre October 29, 2013 The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents an HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series. Fascinating Speakers, Cutting Edge Science. Hear about the latest scientific discoveries - from the world's foremost experts. Throughout the year, HMNS hosts a variety of distinguished lecturers to enhance your understanding of a current... HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series: Ancient Egypt's Golden Sunset: the Hellenistic and Roman Periods Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre October 29, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Through Soviet Jewish Eyes: Photography, War and the Holocaust Presented by Holocaust Museum Houston at Holocaust Museum Houston April 25-October 27, 2013 Holocaust Museum Houston presents the exhibition Through Soviet Jewish Eyes: Photography, War and the Holocaust, on view in the museum's Central Gallery April 25, 2013 through Oct. 27, 2013. The public is invited to a free reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013. Admission is free, but advance registration is required... Through Soviet Jewish Eyes: Photography, War and the Holocaust Presented by Holocaust Museum Houston at Holocaust Museum Houston April 25-October 27, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Penguins of the Antarctic: A Photographic Expedition Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science May 4-October 27, 2013 The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents Penguins of the Antarctic: A Photographic Expedition. On Exhibition May 4 to October 27, 2013. Except for the sounds of the rookeries, the expansion and contraction of the ice, and the howl of the wind, Antarctica is very much like the soundless photographs presented in... Penguins of the Antarctic: A Photographic Expedition Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science May 4-October 27, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Black Holes Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium December 22, 2011-October 23, 2013 The attraction of Black Holes is more than just gravitational. These mysterious graveyards of dead stars have fascinated generations. The Burke Baker Planetarium’s feature Black Holes explores the history, physics, and mystery of black holes. Narrated by actor John de Lancie (“Q” in the Star Trek... Black Holes Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium December 22, 2011-October 23, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Cosmic Collisions Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium May 11, 2012-October 23, 2013 Houston Museum of Natural Science Burke Baker Planetarium presents Cosmic Collisions. Cosmic Collisions, narrated by Robert Redford, launches visitors on a thrilling trip through space and time to explore celestial smashups that cause dramatic change in the universe. Audiences experience the explosive... Cosmic Collisions Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium May 11, 2012-October 23, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Stars of the Pharaohs Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium May 24-October 23, 2013 Houston Museum of Natural Science Burke Baker Planetarium presents Stars of the Pharaohs. Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical... Stars of the Pharaohs Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium May 24-October 23, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Dark Side of the Moon Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium April 26-October 22, 2013 Pink Floyd's legendary album returns, enhanced by all of the capacities of the Museum’s high-definition, full-dome video system. Fantastic sound and incredible images create an unforgettable experience. It's not just a laser show, it’s a totally new digital revolution in sight and sound—surrounding you, immersing you,... Dark Side of the Moon Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium April 26-October 22, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Starry Night Express Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium December 22, 2011-October 22, 2013 The Burke Baker Planetarium at the Museum of Natural Science is offering a show for stargazers of all ages with both live and pre-recorded sections. First the planetarium operator tours the night sky for the night and the upcoming weekend. Audiences can practice finding constellations, planets, the moon, meteor showers and the Milky Way... Starry Night Express Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium December 22, 2011-October 22, 2013 Event Rating (1 vote)
	The X-Planets Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium April 26-October 22, 2013 Houston Museum of Natural Science Burke Baker Planetarium presents The X-Planets. We have found over 700 planets orbiting other stars and life forms on Earth that might survive on these alien worlds. The X-Planets visits the most famous of these exoplanets and explores 3D artists' renderings of each planet's surface.... The X-Planets Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium April 26-October 22, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Life in the Universe Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium April 26-October 20, 2013 Life in the universe - where is it hiding? Houston Museum of Natural Science Wortham IMAX® Theatre presents Life in the Universe. 2010 marked the 50th anniversary of the first experiment to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. In 1960, astronomer Frank Drake used a radio telescope in Green Bank, West Virginia to listen to... Life in the Universe Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium April 26-October 20, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series: Excavating Egypt: Adventurers to Archaeologists Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre October 15, 2013 The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents an HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series. Fascinating Speakers, Cutting Edge Science. Hear about the latest scientific discoveries - from the world's foremost experts. Throughout the year, HMNS hosts a variety of distinguished lecturers to enhance your understanding of a current... HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series: Excavating Egypt: Adventurers to Archaeologists Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre October 15, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Perspectives 182: LaToya Ruby Frazier Presented by Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) June 20-October 13, 2013 The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston presents Perspectives 182: LaToya Ruby Frazier. On View: June 21 – October 13, 2013. Opening Reception: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7-9PM. LaToya Ruby Frazier’s work explores the psychological connections of intergenerational relationships within her family and community... Perspectives 182: LaToya Ruby Frazier Presented by Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) June 20-October 13, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	EXHIBITION, Great Art On Screen - Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure Presented by Fathom/National CineMedia at Various locations around Houston October 10, 2013 Experience a global revolution of world class art, history and biography through the works of the greatest masters of our time. Fathom Events and BY Experience are coming together again to celebrate some of the greatest artists of all time in a series of special one night events. EXHIBITION, Great Art On Screen is a new... EXHIBITION, Great Art On Screen - Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure Presented by Fathom/National CineMedia at Various locations around Houston October 10, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series: Egypt and the Bible Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre October 1, 2013 The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents an HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series. Fascinating Speakers, Cutting Edge Science. Hear about the latest scientific discoveries - from the world's foremost experts. Throughout the year, HMNS hosts a variety of distinguished lecturers to enhance your understanding of a current... HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series: Egypt and the Bible Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre October 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Uprooted Presented by Holocaust Museum Houston at Holocaust Museum Houston April 11-September 29, 2013 Holocaust Museum Houston presents the exhibition Uprooted, on view April 12 through September 29 in the museum's Mincberg Gallery. The public is invited to a free preview reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013. Admission is free, but advance registration is required for the reception. Visit... Uprooted Presented by Holocaust Museum Houston at Holocaust Museum Houston April 11-September 29, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Self, Model, and Self as Other Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Audrey Jones Beck Building July 14-September 29, 2013 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents the exhibition Self, Model, and Self as Other. On view July 14 through September 29, in the Audrey Jones Beck Building. Artists have created portraits of themselves since ancient times, and during the Renaissance the self-portrait became a strong genre within art. Painters such... Self, Model, and Self as Other Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Audrey Jones Beck Building July 14-September 29, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	James Turrell: The Light Inside Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Caroline Wiess Law Building June 9-September 22, 2013 The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will present James Turrell: The Light Inside in June 2013, one of three simultaneous and complementary exhibitions devoted to the life’s work of James Turrell. Since the mid-1960s, Turrell has employed the medium of light, both artificial and natural, to create site-sensitive... James Turrell: The Light Inside Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Caroline Wiess Law Building June 9-September 22, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	HMNS/AIA Distinguished Lecture Series: Mummies, Magic and Medicine in Ancient Egypt Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre September 17, 2013 The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents an HMNS Distinguished Lecture Series. Fascinating Speakers, Cutting Edge Science. Hear about the latest scientific discoveries - from the world's foremost experts. Throughout the year, HMNS hosts a variety of distinguished lecturers to enhance your understanding of a current... HMNS/AIA Distinguished Lecture Series: Mummies, Magic and Medicine in Ancient Egypt Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Wortham IMAX® Theatre September 17, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Universe Is Flux: The Art of Tawara Yusaku Presented by Asia Society Texas Center at Asia Society Texas Center June 19-September 15, 2013 Asia Society Texas Center hosts a major exhibition of the work of Tawara Yusaku (1932-2004), a Japanese artist whose evocative gestural paintings convey the world as unstable and constantly changing. Organized by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, where it debuted, Universe Is Flux: The Art of Tawara Yusaku comprises 77 works,... Universe Is Flux: The Art of Tawara Yusaku Presented by Asia Society Texas Center at Asia Society Texas Center June 19-September 15, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Tool at Hand Presented by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft May 31-September 8, 2013 This summer, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to host The Tool at Hand, an exhibition that puts the skill and creativity of some of the most talented names in the contemporary art world to the test. Organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum in collaboration with the Chipstone... The Tool at Hand Presented by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft May 31-September 8, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	CTRL + P Presented by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft May 31-September 8, 2013 Recent economic reports speculate that a third industrial revolution, shaped by digital technologies, is underway. This summer, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) investigates the implications of such technologies on the making of sculptural and functional objects in the 21st century. Ctrl + P, on view May 31 –... CTRL + P Presented by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft May 31-September 8, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Summer of Epic Adventure - Episode 12: Secret Identities and Everyday Heroes Presented by Children's Museum of Houston at Children's Museum of Houston August 29-September 4, 2013 Summer has taken on epic proportions! Superheroes will come to train during the Summer of Epic Adventure at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, May 24, through Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2013 the Museum will power up and transform into The League – an elite, superhero training institute... Summer of Epic Adventure - Episode 12: Secret Identities and Everyday Heroes Presented by Children's Museum of Houston at Children's Museum of Houston August 29-September 4, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Intersecting Modernities: Latin American Art from the Brillembourg Capriles Collection Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Audrey Jones Beck Building June 23-September 2, 2013 This summer, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will present the public debut of the exquisite Brillembourg Capriles Collection of Latin American Art, which has been on long-term loan to the museum for several years and has undergone extensive research by curators and conservators during that time. The exhibition features some 100 works from the... Intersecting Modernities: Latin American Art from the Brillembourg Capriles Collection Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Audrey Jones Beck Building June 23-September 2, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Voyage Presented by Health Museum at Health Museum January 18-September 2, 2013 The Health Museum presents the exhibition Voyage, on view January 18 through September 2. Hundreds of artists and thousands of hours over several years has resulted in the first ever art exhibit featuring the work of young patients and their families from the MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital Arts in Medicine... Voyage Presented by Health Museum at Health Museum January 18-September 2, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects Presented by Health Museum at Health Museum March 9-September 2, 2013 The Health Museum presents Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects, on view March 9 - September 2. Giant bugs are invading the museum! Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects features giant robotic insects along with interactive learning displays and one of the world’s largest private specimen... Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects Presented by Health Museum at Health Museum March 9-September 2, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Eat Well, Play Well Presented by Health Museum at Health Museum May 25-September 2, 2013 The Health Museum presents Eat Well, Play Well, on view May 25 through September 2. What is in the food we eat? Are fruits and vegetables important? Can everyday activities burn calories? Families, children and school groups will find the answers to these questions by exploring nutrition and fitness in Eat Well, Play... Eat Well, Play Well Presented by Health Museum at Health Museum May 25-September 2, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Animals Assembled: A Safari Built with LEGO® Bricks Presented by Houston Zoo at Houston Zoo May 25-September 2, 2013 The Houston Zoo presents Animals Assembled: A Safari Built with LEGO® Bricks! New animals are coming to the Houston Zoo this summer. Like the ones you’re used to seeing at the Zoo, these animals are colorful and a lot of fun to observe, but they are distinctly and uniquely different. They don’t need food... Animals Assembled: A Safari Built with LEGO® Bricks Presented by Houston Zoo at Houston Zoo May 25-September 2, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	MFAH Fine Art + Food Trucks UPDATED Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Cullen Sculpture Garden March 12, 2012-August 31, 2013 The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents MFAH Fine Art + Food Trucks. Beginning Monday, March 12, 2012, restaurants on wheels become regular fixtures at the museum. Monday through Sunday, the MFAH Fine Art + Food Trucks program, a curated selection of Houston’s finest mobile food sources will park in... MFAH Fine Art + Food Trucks UPDATED Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts - Cullen Sculpture Garden March 12, 2012-August 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Soo Sunny Park: Unwoven Light Presented by Rice University - Rice Gallery at Rice University - Rice Gallery April 11-August 30, 2013 Unwoven Light, a new installation by American artist Soo Sunny Park for Rice University Art Gallery will be a suspended, undulating structure made from shaped sections of chain link fencing. Within the chain link cells thousands of iridescent acrylic Plexiglas shapes will reflect and refract both natural and... Soo Sunny Park: Unwoven Light Presented by Rice University - Rice Gallery at Rice University - Rice Gallery April 11-August 30, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)