Skip to content
  • Calendar
  • Donate
  • Stay in Touch

    Stay In Touch With Us!

    Get performance updates, and exclusive tickets deals!

    • 713-227-4772
    • 713-227-4772
Society of Performing Arts – SPA HoustonSociety of Performing Arts – SPA Houston
  • Tickets & Performances
    • Buy Tickets
      • SPA Digital
      • Performances
      • Subscriptions
      • Group Sales
      • FAQ
    • Visit
      • Directions & Parking
      • Hotels & Dining
      • Performance Venues
    • Image
  • Education & Community
    • Public Programs
      • Houston Artist Commissioning Project
      • Master Classes
      • Behind The Curtain Lecture Series
      • H-E-B Performance Preludes
      • Westwood Trust Creative Chats
    • School Programs
      • H-E-B Collaborative Arts Project
      • SPA Student Art Contest
      • Teacher Workshops
      • Study Guides
  • About SPA
    • Who We Are
      • Mission & History
      • Annual Report
      • Staff
      • Board
    • News & Blog
      • News & Press
      • Watch + Listen + Learn
    • Work With Us
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Volunteer
      • Internships
  • Support SPA
    • Support Us
      • 2021 Arts Forward Gala
      • Relief & Response Fund
      • Corporate Giving
      • Foundation & Government Partners
  • Checkout +

Watch

Watch + Listen + Learn

23rd Annual Art Contest News
December 18, 2020

  SPA’s Student Art Contest aligns the visual arts with SPA’s mission to enrich the [...]

HACP VA Winners

Watch + Listen + Learn

Announcing 2020 HACP Virtual Winners

Virtual awards. Houston artists. New works premiering this fall. Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) [...]

14
Sep
Arts Forward v.3

Watch + Listen + Learn

The Arts Forward Newsletter — September 2020

In this issue: A new, much needed opportunity for Houston’s teachers A sneak peak at [...]

01
Sep
Arts Forward v.2b

Watch + Listen + Learn

The Arts Forward Newsletter — August 2020

In this issue: Donor Spotlight: Steve Trauber, Vice Chairman and Global Head of Energy with [...]

04
Aug
Awards Ceremony banner

Watch + Listen + Learn

22nd Annual Wells Fargo Student Art Contest

The Wells Fargo Student Art Contest aligns the visual arts with SPA’s mainstage programming. Each [...]

03
Aug
balletx

Watch + Listen + Learn

Works & Process: “Brown Eyes”

Co-commissioned by BalletX and Works & Process at the Guggenheim. Co-presented by Grand Rapids Ballet, [...]

10
Jul
Arts Forward v.1b

Watch + Listen + Learn

Introducing Arts Forward, the Newsletter

We’d like to stay in touch. Especially now, during the lockdowns of the pandemic, real [...]

07
Jul
100days

Watch + Listen + Learn

Works & Process: “100 Days”

Co-commissioned by BalletX and Works & Process at the Guggenheim. Co-presented by The Kennedy Center [...]

30
Jun
Untitled Artwork

Watch + Listen + Learn

A.I.M for Change

While we have to wait for the premiere of A.I.M’s An Untitled Love, there’s a [...]

19
Jun
hope boykin

Watch + Listen + Learn

Works & Process: “…it’s okay too. Feel”

Co-commissioned by BalletX and Works & Process at the Guggenheim. Co-presented by The Kennedy Center, [...]

15
Jun
Thumbnail Storm

Watch + Listen + Learn

Works & Process: “STORM”

SPA is proud to co-present the latest Works & Process at the Guggenheim virtual commission, [...]

14
Jun
Creative Connection 2e2668 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 13, 2020—Phoebe Bruchman

The arts can inspire us at any age. Violin student Phoebe Bruchman performs Concerto No. [...]

13
May
Creative Connection 7bc2ee 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 11, 2020—Silambam Houston

“Stay well, stay safe, and stay home! This, too, shall pass.”  Silambam Houston artists connect [...]

11
May
dylan nolte HNXi5znlb8U unsplash 1024x683 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

8 Lessons Learned from Mom

Happy Mother’s Day! We asked the SPA staff to share the most memorable advice their [...]

10
May
Creative Connection e7ac3b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 9, 2020—Lori Yuill

 “What started out as ‘Small Dance for Sad People’ turned out to be a [...]

09
May
Creative Connection d9356c 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 8, 2020—Camille Thomas

Camille Thomas sends a message of peace and hope “From Paris with Love…❤️” Connect with [...]

08
May
Creative Connection 788d1b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 7, 2020—Dance of Asian America

Dance of Asian America company members share a message of hope and unity during these [...]

07
May
Creative Connection 1080 x 610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 6, 2020—Bertie Gregory

Join us today on Facebook Live as we go backstage for a behind-the-scenes conversation with [...]

06
May
Creative Connection ff562d 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 5, 2020—Sherry Byrd

 After 45 years working in higher education, Sherry Byrd took an art class at [...]

05
May
Creative Connection 2e2668 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 4, 2020—Ray Chen, Violin

This breathtaking Ray Chen performance is dedicated to all workers in healthcare and on the front [...]

04
May
Creative Connection 7bc2ee 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, May 1, 2020—CMS Lincoln Center

“Our own choreography for this piece requires split-second timing, tricky contortions, far-reaching jumps, hand-crossings, and [...]

01
May
Creative Connection e7ac3b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 30, 2020—Feijoo Ballet School

 We hope this brings a little sunshine to your day ☀️ Feijoo Ballet School [...]

30
Apr
Creative Connection e7ac3b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 29, 2020—Brian Skerry

Craving human connection? Us too. Join us on Facebook Live for a behind-the-scenes conversation with [...]

29
Apr
Creative Connection d9356c 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 28, 2020—Marlon Simon

Nothing better than a little Jazz to go with this spring weather. Enjoy the music [...]

28
Apr
Creative Connection 788d1b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 27, 2020—Jay Leno

Happy Monday! Add some horsepower to your Zoom meetings with this background from Jay Leno’s [...]

27
Apr
Creative Connection 1080 x 610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 25, 2020—Mark Laskowski & Friends

 While Mark Laskowski wasn’t able to gather with friends and family to celebrate his [...]

25
Apr
Creative Connection ff562d 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 24, 2020—Bernadette Peters

And now the applause. On her Instagram, Broadway legend Bernadette Peters captures a city’s love [...]

24
Apr
Creative Connection 2e2668 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 23, 2020—Helena Oliver

It’s important to keep moving. SPA Development Associate Helena Oliver grew up dancing. Inspired, she [...]

23
Apr
Creative Connection 7bc2ee 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 22, 2020—Mark Morris

Join celebrated dancer, choreographer and Pepperland creator Mark Morris, and his book collaborator Wesley Stace, for [...]

22
Apr
Creative Connection e7ac3b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 21, 2020—Francisco Rodriguez

Francisco Rodriguez is the Dance Director at Hamilton Middle School in HISD. While social distancing, [...]

21
Apr
Creative Connection d9356c 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 20, 2020—Black Violin

Will and Kev of Black Violin are hosting weekly masterclasses for any string players looking [...]

20
Apr
Creative Connection 1080 x 610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 17, 2020—River Oaks Chamber Orchestra

“Music has the power to connect us all. ❤️ Though we can’t make music in-person [...]

17
Apr
Creative Connection ff562d 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 15, 2020—Megan James

Megan James is a mother, artist and DIY-er. Inspired by social distancing, she and her [...]

15
Apr
Creative Connection 2e2668 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 14, 2020—Manual Cinema

Last October, Manual Cinema brought Frankenstein to life on stage at Jones Hall. Now you [...]

14
Apr
Creative Connection 7bc2ee 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 13, 2020—Ad Deum

 The dancers of Ad Deum seek to share a message of hope and healing. [...]

13
Apr
Creative Connection e7ac3b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 11, 2020—Jeff Goldblum

  View this post on Instagram   Sending everyone everywhere infinite love! 🙏🏼🤲🏼🧼✨💙🌏🦋 @wtaetv A [...]

11
Apr
Creative Connection d9356c 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 10, 2020—Houston Show Choir

 The Houston Show Choir gives us “Something to Believe In.” What songs are on [...]

10
Apr
Creative Connection 788d1b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 9, 2020—Samin Nosrat

Samin Nosrat, Netflix star and author of Salt Fat Acid Heat, dropped into Good Morning [...]

09
Apr
Creative Connection ff562d 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 8, 2020—Austin Baker

This educator enriches the lives of students through music. When he’s not in the classroom [...]

08
Apr
Creative Connection d9356c 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 7, 2020—David Sedaris

Author and Houston favorite David Sedaris shares his perspective on shopping during the crisis, with [...]

07
Apr
Creative Connection 2e2668 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 6, 2020—Kinder HSPVA Vocal Students

“Just one look at you, and I know it’s gonna be a lovely day.” Kinder [...]

06
Apr
Creative Connection 788d1b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 3, 2020—Kristina Koutsoudas

“I believe dance is essential to life…and each one of us is a dancer dancing [...]

03
Apr
Creative Connection e7ac3b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 2, 2020—Divisi Strings

Today’s SPA Creative Connection artists are Divisi Strings, a chamber music group created at the [...]

02
Apr
Creative Connection 7bc2ee 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, April 1, 2020—Uliya

Today’s SPA Creative Connection artist is Uliya, a producer, singer-songwriter and visual artist who frequently [...]

01
Apr
Creative Connection 2e2668 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, March 31, 2020—John A. Rodak

Today’s SPA Creative Connection artist is John A. Rodak, an art educator, illustrator and songwriter. [...]

31
Mar
Creative Connection 1080 x 610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, March 30, 2020—Loren Holmes + Hearts in Motion

Today’s SPA Creative Connection artist is Loren Holmes, a Houston-based dancer with the Hearts in [...]

30
Mar
Creative Connection ff562d 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, March 28, 2020—Vivalda Dula

 Today’s SPA Creative Connection artist is Vivalda Dula, an activist, singer-songwriter, percussionist and dancer. [...]

28
Mar
Creative Connection d9356c 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, March 27, 2020—Mark Jodon

Today’s SPA Creative Connection artist is Mark Jodon, a Houston poet and the author of [...]

27
Mar
Creative Connection e7ac3b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, March 26, 2020—Jordan Drum

Today’s SPA Creative Connection artist is Jordan Drum, Development Director at SPA and self-proclaimed “marimba [...]

26
Mar
Creative Connection 788d1b 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, March 25, 2020—Elena & Brian Oliveira

There’s nothing like a song to help us keep moving along. Today’s SPA Creative Connection [...]

25
Mar
Creative Connection 7bc2ee 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, March 24, 2020—Erika Johnson

Today’s SPA Creative Connection artist is Erika Johnson, Assistant Principal Cellist of the Houston Grand [...]

24
Mar
Creative Connection 2e2668 1080x610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

SPA Creative Connection, March 23, 2020—Chris Thomas

Our first SPA Creative Connection artist is Chris Thomas, a member the Houston Street Dance [...]

23
Mar
Creative Connection 1080 x 610 1

Watch + Listen + Learn

Announcing: SPA Creative Connection

Share your creativity. Inspire us all. Continuing to celebrate the work of Houston artists, SPA [...]

23
Mar
  • Upcoming Events

    « January 2021 » loading...
    S M T W T F S
    27
    28
    29
    30
    31
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
    11
    12
    13
    14
    15
    16
    17
    18
    19
    20
    21
    22
    23
    24
    25
    26
    27
    28
    29
    30
    31
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    Fri 29

    Jaston Williams in I Saw the Lights

    Friday, January 29 | 7:00 pm CST

Proudly sponsored by

H-E-B
ConocoPhillips
711 FIT
BBVA
Enterprise Products Partners LP
Rand Group
Westwood Trust
Akin Gump
American Bank
Bank of Texas
Dobrowski Larkin & Stafford
The Friedkin Group
Latham & Watkins
Le Méridien Houston Downtown
Locke Lord LLP
Motiva
Plains All American
Shearman & Sterling
TD Securities
Wells Fargo
Society For The Performing Arts

Jesse H. Jones Hall

615 Louisiana Street, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77002-2715 

713-227-4772

Links

    • Subscription
    • Visit
    • Calendar
    • Public Programs
    • School Programs
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
Donate

Stay In Touch With Us!

Get show updates and exclusive ticket offers!

  • Privacy Policy
  • Donation Refund Policy
Copyright 2021 © Society for the Performing Arts. All rights reserved. Website by ASTOUNDZ. Sitemap.
  • Tickets & Performances
    • Buy Tickets
      • SPA Digital
      • Performances
      • Subscriptions
      • Group Sales
      • FAQ
    • Visit
      • Directions & Parking
      • Hotels & Dining
      • Performance Venues
    • Image
  • Education & Community
    • Public Programs
      • Houston Artist Commissioning Project
      • Master Classes
      • Behind The Curtain Lecture Series
      • H-E-B Performance Preludes
      • Westwood Trust Creative Chats
    • School Programs
      • H-E-B Collaborative Arts Project
      • SPA Student Art Contest
      • Teacher Workshops
      • Study Guides
  • About SPA
    • Who We Are
      • Mission & History
      • Annual Report
      • Staff
      • Board
    • News & Blog
      • News & Press
      • Watch + Listen + Learn
    • Work With Us
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Volunteer
      • Internships
  • Support SPA
    • Support Us
      • 2021 Arts Forward Gala
      • Relief & Response Fund
      • Corporate Giving
      • Foundation & Government Partners
  • Calendar
  • Donate
  • Login
  • Stay in Touch
  • Address

  • Affiliation

Login

Lost your password?