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Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art preserves works of extraordinary imagination and celebrates the artist in everyone.


The Center preserves, promotes and documents visionary art environments, provides opportunities for the expression of personal artistic vision and creates a community where that expression is valued.

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    Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

    2402 Munger St.
    Houston, TX 77023

    Phone: 713-926-6368

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  • Current Events

    03/08/08- Ongoing

    Visit the Beer Can House Beer Can House 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 because he "got sick of mowing the grass", he turned to the house itself and began adding aluminum siding – aluminum...

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    09/09/10

    2010 Orange Show Fall Concert Series (Season Opener): Pillars and Tongues Orange Show Monument 2010 Orange Show Fall Concert Series (Season Opener): Pillars and Tongues Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument September 9, 2010 The Orange Show presents their 2010 Fall Concert Series Season Opener!!!! Join the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art as we kick off the 2010 fall concert series on September 9th with Pillars and Tongues from Chicago. With just three members, Pillars and Tongues manage to craft powerful folk, gospel, and blues together along with trance-inducing vocal dynamics. They are currently...

    11/14/10

    Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Galveston Restored Orange Show Monument Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Galveston Restored Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument November 14, 2010 The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art presents an Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Galveston Restored. Sunday, November 14. On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike struck Galveston with incredible force, but Galvestonians' spirit was stronger. Experience several of the island's artistically diverse, restored spaces. Lunch is at the historic Mosquito Cafe located in the East End Historic District. 75% of the island was flooded and some places had more than 8'...

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    05/07/10	Art Car Sneak Peek Discovery Green Art Car Sneak Peek Presented by Discovery Green and Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Discovery Green May 7, 2010 Discovery Green and The Orange Show present an Art Car Sneak Peek, Friday, May 7, 6pm-10pm. See Houston’s Art Car Culture! Get your first look at the new cars for 2010 and see some old favorites from years past. Enjoy live music with illuminated Art Cars and entertainment.
    05/06/10- 05/09/10	Art Car Weekend 2010 Various locations around Houston Art Car Weekend 2010 Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Various locations around Houston May 6-May 9, 2010 Emmy-award winning actor and famed “Blues Brother” Dan Aykroyd will lead the way as the grand marshal of the 23rd Annual Houston Art Car Parade on Saturday, May 8 at 1 p.m. Downtown Houston will come to life when more than 250 “motorrific” mobile masterpieces hit the pavement. As a free BYOG (bring your own goodies – lawn chairs, water, treats, no dogs please.) event, the Parade has become a nationwide...
    04/03/10	The Easter Orange Hunt Orange Show Monument The Easter Orange Hunt Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument April 3, 2010 The Orange Show presents The Easter Orange Hunt! Saturday, April 3. It's an Orange Show tradition! Bring the kids to hunt for tasty treats and healthy oranges. Enjoy a special performance of tradtional folk dancing from the British Isles with the Men of Houston Morris Dancers. Create one-a-kind mini-folk art monuments at a hands-on Art Car Trophy Making Workshop. And you get to keep the trophy! It's BYOB- bring your own basket. Hunt starts...
    03/17/10	The Orange Show featuring The Wave Pictures Orange Show Monument The Orange Show featuring The Wave Pictures Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument March 17, 2010 The Orange Show presents The Orange Show featuring The Wave Pictures, Wednesday, March 17 at 7pm. Don’t miss it! Hailing from the UK, courtesy of Moshi Moshi Records, The Orange Show presents Slow Club and The Wave Pictures. Slow Club was recently featured as a Paste “Best of What’s Next,” while The Wave Pictures picked up honors from Spin as one of the “10 Best Albums You Might Have Missed in 2009.”
    03/06/10	Orange Show Opening Party & Trophy Workshop Orange Show Monument Orange Show Opening Party & Trophy Workshop Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument March 6, 2010 The Orange Show presents the Orange Show Opening Party & Trophy Workshop, March 6th, 1:00 – 4:00pm. Welcome to the Monument!  After months of restoration the Orange Show Monument will be celebrating it’s re-opening. This will be a free outdoor event with special guests to bless our upcoming season and St. Arnolds to refresh your spirit. Please bring non-perishable food items for donation to Houston...
    12/12/09	2009 Orange Show presents East End X-Mas Orange Show Monument 2009 Orange Show presents East End X-Mas Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument December 12, 2009 The Orange Show presents East End X-Mas on Saturday, December 12th. Our annual holiday fiesta is full of “East End” flavor, from Mariachi music and tamale tastings to classic lowriders collecting toys for local kids. It’s the last blast of the year before The Orange Show closes for winter. Join us for our annual holiday party celebrating the traditions of the East End. There will be live music and entertainment, along with art actitivities for the...
    12/04/09	CANCELLED 2009 Orange Show presents Rock-a-fire Explosion Orange Show Monument CANCELLED 2009 Orange Show presents Rock-a-fire Explosion Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument December 4, 2009 Just in case any of you were still wondering...YES, tonight's screening of The Rock-a-fire Explosion has been cancelled due to the rain/snow/cold/etc. We hope to reschedule once the weather gets better. So stay home, stay warm and be safe.  In the meantime...Local rockers Wayside Drive, who were also scheduled to perform tonight, have graciously agreed to play our annual holiday party, East End X-mas, Saturday December 12th.  We hope you'll...
    11/21/09	2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: You(Genious) Orange Show Monument 2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: You(Genious) Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument November 21, 2009 The Orange Show presents their 2009 Fall Concert Series. Saturday, November 21st features You(Genious). With Fat Tony Spain Colored Orange as "The Misfits of R&B" DJs Good Grief and Divine. Taking lead from masters such as Barry White and Babyface, while blending it all together with the physical presence of John Belushi, the lethal combination gives rise to You(genious). Backed by Spain Colored Orange, playing as The Misfits of...
    10/24/09	The Second Annual Foam Raiser Orange Show Monument The Second Annual Foam Raiser Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument October 24, 2009 The Orange Show presents The Second Annual Foam Raiser with Saint Arnold Brewing Company.  Saturday October 24th 7pm-10pm. Expect an unforgettable night when two Houston icons, The Orange Show and Saint Arnold, come together for the second annual Foam Raiser. It's an awesome night of music by Grandfather Child and Wild Moccasins, plus tasty complimentary beverages. There will also be a special cask of Christmas Ale made with real Orange Show...
    10/24/09	2009 Orange Show Pumpkin Carving Workshop Orange Show Monument 2009 Orange Show Pumpkin Carving Workshop Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument October 24, 2009 The Orange Show presents a Pumpkin Carving Workshop on Saturday, October 24th. Saturday, October 24th Pumpkin Carving Workshop Get in the spooky spirit with a hands-on Halloween workshop for kids and families. Orange Show artists will teach you how to turn an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind work of art. We provide all the materials, but this party is BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin). 12-3pm FREE
    10/18/09	Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Heights and Surrounding Delights Orange Show Monument Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Heights and Surrounding Delights Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument October 18, 2009 The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art presents an Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Heights and Surrounding Delights. For over 20 years the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art has been opening the eyes of Houston art and architecture lovers with one-of-a-kind tours that reveal the surprising sights of our city. This tour will open your ears as well as your eyes. The eclectic Heights area and near neighborhoods continue to amaze with...
    10/06/09	2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: Former Ghosts Orange Show Monument 2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: Former Ghosts Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument October 6, 2009 The Orange Show presents their 2009 Fall Concert Series. Tuesday, October 6th features Former Ghosts. Tuesday, October 6th Former Ghosts Jamie Stewart, frontman for left-coast indie outfit Xiu Xiu, returns to Houston with his latest project. Led by vocalists Freddy Rupert and Nika Roza, Former Ghosts’ dark but danceable synth-pop sounds recall Joy Division, Yaz and other stalwarts of early UK New Wave.  Doors:...
    10/03/09	2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: The Dodos Orange Show Monument 2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: The Dodos Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument October 3, 2009 The Orange Show presents their 2009 Fall Concert Series. Saturday, October 3rd features The Dodos. Saturday, October 3rd The Dodos These merry popsters wing their way into town in support of their critically acclaimed album “Time to Die.” Happy guitars and high-tempo drums incorporate everything from xylophones to toy pianos and other surprises.   Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm - $15
    09/22/09	CANCELLED 2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: Sian Alice Group Orange Show Monument CANCELLED 2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: Sian Alice Group Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument September 22, 2009 Unfortunate Forecast . We were hoping for the best but it looks like the wet weather just does not want to cooperate with us. Therefore, we are cancelling tonight's performance of Sian Alice Group and The Boxing Lesson. To all those who purchased tickets online you will be contacted via email regarding refunds. The Orange Show presents their 2009 Fall Concert Series. Tuesday, September 22nd features the Sian Alice...
    09/12/09	CANCELLED 2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: You(Genious) Album Release Party Orange Show Monument CANCELLED 2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: You(Genious) Album Release Party Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument September 12, 2009 Unfortunately, the forecast for this weekend is wet and rainy so we have decided to go ahead and cancel the You(Genious) concert. But everyody knows that mere wind and rain cannot stop the force that is You(Genious). We will definitely be rescheduling for a later date, to be announced ASAP. The Orange Show presents their 2009 Fall Concert Series. Saturday, September 12 features the You(Genious) Album Release...
    09/02/09	2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: Sleepy Sun Orange Show Monument 2009 Orange Show Fall Concert Series: Sleepy Sun Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument September 2, 2009 The Orange Show presents their 2009 Fall Concert Series. opening  with West Coast psych-rockers Sleepy Sun on Wednesday, September 2nd. With guests My Education (from Austin). Sleepy Sun is an apt title for this young San Francisco sextet, as their debut record, "Embrace", is one of those rare slabs of rock and roll that will wake you up in the morning, and send you off to sleep at night. After...
    08/23/09	Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Getting High in Houston Orange Show Monument Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Getting High in Houston Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument August 23, 2009 The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art presents an Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: Getting High in Houston. For over 20 years the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art has been opening the eyes of Houston art and architecture lovers with one-of-a-kind tours that reveal the surprising sights of our city. On Sunday August 23rd we’ll reach new “heights” with a tour that takes artful explorers to the rooftops of the city. Houston’s...
    06/13/09	(NEW DATE) Heartworn Highways: A Tribute to the Music of Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley Orange Show Monument (NEW DATE) Heartworn Highways: A Tribute to the Music of Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument June 13, 2009 The Orange Show presents Heartworn Highways:  A Tribute to the Music of Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley. Saturday, June 13, Musicians Robert Ellis, Jon Hogan, John Evans, Carley Wolf and Matt Harlan take turns celebrating the lives and works of legendary Texas songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley at an evening concert. Rescheduled from March 14 due to inclement weather. Close friends and musical...
    05/08/09- 05/09/09	Art Car Weekend 2009 Various locations around Houston Art Car Weekend 2009 Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Various locations around Houston May 8-May 9, 2009 The 22nd Annual Houston Art Car Parade rolls on Allen Parkway at 1pm on Saturday, May 9, 2009. The world’s oldest and largest Art Car Parade & Houston’s signature cultural event! The 2009, 22nd Annual celebration of the Drive to Create features: •Over 250 wheeled entries and has included 1,500 participants from 15 states plus Canada, and Mexico. •Live audience of more than 200,000 spectators.
    04/26/09	Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: SouthSide H-town Tour Orange Show Monument Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: SouthSide H-town Tour Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument April 26, 2009 The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art presents an Orange Show Eyeopener Tour: SouthSide H-town Tour. For over 20 years the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art has been opening the eyes of Houston art and architecture lovers with one-of-a-kind tours that reveal the surprising sights of our city. This tour will open your ears as well as your eyes. Behind the roll-down door of a former air conditioner parts warehouse, husband and wife art...
    04/16/09	Dan Deacon & Ensemble…Live at The World Famous Orange Show! Orange Show Monument Dan Deacon & Ensemble…Live at The World Famous Orange Show! Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument April 16, 2009 The Orange Show presents Dan Deacon & Ensemble…Live at The World Famous Orange Show!  Thursday, April 16.  What happens when a classically trained composer lets loose on a makeshift collection of Casio organs and vintage vocoders? Find out when this mad scientist of music brings his electronic mash-ups and frenzied fun party music to The Orange Show. Dan Deacon (born 1981) is a Baltimore,...
    04/11/09	The Easter Orange Hunt Orange Show Monument The Easter Orange Hunt Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument April 11, 2009 The Orange Show presents The Easter Orange Hunt…an Orange Show Tradition! Saturday, April 11. It’s an afternoon of fun for kids and families. We’ve hidden candied treats and healthy oranges. So bring your basket and run wild through the colorful maze of The Orange Show monument.
    03/21/09	Phosphorescent…Live at The World Famous Orange Show! Orange Show Monument Phosphorescent…Live at The World Famous Orange Show! Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument March 21, 2009 The Orange Show presents Phosphorescent…Live at The World Famous Orange Show!  Saturday, March 21.  Southern-bred but Brooklyn-based Matt Houck brings gravelly vocals and a world-weary but a hopeful heart to his indie/folk outfit Phosphorescent. Hailed by musical taste-makers such as Pitchfork Media and Stylus magazine, Houck swings through town fresh from SXSW backed by a four-piece touring...
    03/17/09	Beach House...Live at The World Famous Orange Show! Orange Show Monument Beach House...Live at The World Famous Orange Show! Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument March 17, 2009 The Orange Show presents Beach House…Live at The World Famous Orange Show!  Tuesday, March 17.  Fronted by French chanteuse Victoria LeGrand and multi-instrumentalist Alex Scally, this Baltimore duo creates lush dreamy pop that recalls early Velvet Underground and Nico, but with a style all their own. Houston’s Jana Hunter returns to open this evening of ethereal...
    03/14/09	CANCELLED Heartworn Highways: The Songs of Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley Orange Show Monument CANCELLED Heartworn Highways: The Songs of Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley Presented by Orange Show Center for Visionary Art at Orange Show Monument March 14, 2009 Because Saturday's Forecast is Cold & Wet Heartworn Highways is CANCELLED.We are tentatively rescheduling for Saturday, June 13th. Please check The Orange Show website for updates. If you have already purchased tickets, you will be notified via email to receive a refund.Our next Trophy Making workshop will take place Saturday April 11th at The Easter Orange Hunt, where we also hope to have the Men of Houston Morris Dancers perform.We are disappointed that we had to make the difficult...

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