Cultural arts director presents history of classical guitar
July 21, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Explore the rich history of the classical guitar with University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Director of Cultural Arts, Eric Despard, who will perform and discuss pieces from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods on Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. The presentation is one of many ongoing virtual classes offered through UH-Clear Lake’s Friday Morning Continuing Education program.
UHCL's Art School for Children keeps young artists engaged online
June 25, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Nine-year-old budding artist Liam Lehnert has been spending part of his home quarantine time drawing, painting and gluing in front of a computer screen. He’s taking online classes at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Art School for Children, and he has paid close attention to the instructions of Art School Director David Moya.
National Poetry Month highlights beloved literary art form
April 23, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Every April, poets and poetry lovers from around the country celebrate the importance and appreciation of poetry during National Poetry Month. University of Houston-Clear Lake Professor of Literature Elizabeth Klett shared her thoughts on poetry earlier this month, including her introduction to poetry, poets who inspire her and why poetry is important to our world.
Double UHCL alumnus is invited to be National Book Award panelist
April 10, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Each year, the National Book Awards recognizes outstanding authors in five categories, and the award, says University of Houston-Clear Lake double-alumnus Keaton Patterson, is second in prestige only to a Pulitzer Prize. Patterson should know — the award was established in 1936 by the American Booksellers Foundation.
Art School for Children transitions to online format at UHCL
April 09, 2020 | UHCL Staff
To the relief of frazzled parents searching for activities for their children during the COVID-19 quarantine, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Art School for Children and Young Adults Director David Moya is transitioning art classes to an online format. The free livestreamed classes will begin Friday, April 10, on Facebook.
Bluegrass, folk trio Steel Betty to bring both fun and rough edges to Bayou Theater
March 12, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Steel Betty mandolin player David McDonald said there’s something about singing really loud with your friends that’s a whole lot of fun. He and his bandmates, Madeleine Froncek and Micah Motenko will share their unique blend of bluegrass and folk at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater on Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m.
CANCELED: Award-winning Irish quintet to share sounds of Ireland in Bayou Theater
March 11, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The Irish quintet, “Goitse," performance that was scheduled at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m., has been canceled.
CANCELED - Fine Arts graduates-to-be showcase their work in exhibition
March 06, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Nineteen seniors preparing to graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree will be exhibiting their works in the 2020 Spring BFA Exhibition, opening on April 9 during in the university’s Art Gallery.
Ragtime orchestra combines music, silent film at UHCL
March 01, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Named for iconic Texas-born ragtime composer Scott Joplin’s 1901 composition, “The Peacherine Rag,” the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra will transport the audience back to the era of silent movies and syncopated rhythms at the Bayou Theater on March 8 at 5 p.m.
Art tour explores work of international and local artists
February 27, 2020 | Sydney Mitchell
Art fans can explore the art at University of Houston-Clear Lake during a Public Art Tour hosted by the University of Houston System Friday, March 6, noon – 1 p.m. The tour is one of several tours that are held each month at each of the UH System universities.
Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Steve Dorff performs hits at UHCL
February 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Steve Dorff is one of the most popular guys you’ve never met. You already know him, you just don’t realize it. Dorff, a 2018 inductee in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, will be putting a face to the music you have been humming along with for decades at the Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake on March 22 at 2 p.m.
Short Takes
February 19, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Keep up with events and activities at UH-Clear Lake with Short Takes, a weekly preview of upcoming events.