Back by popular demand, this riotous hit comedy takes audiences back to their school days with a show that’s part interactive catechism class, part stand-up comedy routine. Catholics and heathens alike will learn a little and laugh a lot as the irrepressible Sister leads her rollicking lesson, rewarding good students with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes while putting naughty students soundly in their places.

The cities of the future are being shaped by a new generation of architects. Many of these visionaries are honing their talents on the other side of the Atlantic, but Houstonians can sample their work without leaving town.

The Young Architects of Spain (YAS) exhibition will visit the University of Houston’s Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture’s first floor atrium Jan. 26 – April 1. Presented by the college and the Consulate General of Spain in Houston, YAS will feature the works of more than 60 rising architectural stars under age 40. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

YAS will kick off with a panel discussion featuring curators Jesús María Aparicio and Jesús Donaire and respondent Carlos Jiménez at 6 p.m., Jan. 26. A reception will follow the panel at 7 p.m.

Additional YAS events include lectures by some of the exhibition’s featured architects. Times and dates for these events are as follows:

• 6 p.m., Feb. 7: “Work in Progress” by Elias Torres of Martinez Lapeña and Torres Architects of Barcelona
• 6 p.m., Feb. 21: “Stressed Mass” by Antón García Abril of Ensamble of Madrid

“Young Architects of Spain stages a generation of great architects under 50 who show their talents through highly original projects that reinforce the emergence of Spanish architecture today, and its outreach,” wrote Miguel Àngel Moratinos, Spain’s Minister of Foreign affairs in the exhibition’s catalog.

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The University of Houston Moores School of Music hosts the 29th annual International Piano Festival, a thrilling weekend of recitals and master classes with three of the world’s great keyboard performers. Experience the grand tradition of the piano with festival founder Abbey Simon, German pianist Markus Groh in his Houston recital debut and Uruguayan virtuoso Alberto Reyes.

Click here for more information on the artists and a complete schedule of events.

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Dust off your platforms and get your groove on to the world’s top disco mega-stars. Guests will be transported back in time to a party reminiscent of Studio 54. “An Evening with Disco Legends,” benefiting Texas Children’s Cancer Center, will feature live performances by disco legends Gloria Gaynor, The Pointer Sisters, Nile Rodgers and special guest DJ Ultragrrrl.

The event proceeds benefit pediatric genomic research conducted at the cancer center and The Smith Foundation will match every dollar raised at the event.

Cocktails and buffet dinner by Jackson and Company

Sponsorships $5,000 – $50,000
VIP Disco Club Sponsorships – $100,000 and $250,000

Event Chairmen: Lester and Sue Smith

Special thanks to the Lester and Sue Smith Foundation who will match all funds raised and underwrite all expenses!

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This eve-of-Super Bowl party, designed to drum up excitement for Texas Beer Fest, will feature beer by Austin Beerworks, Karbach Brewing Company, Southern Star Brewing, Real Ale and Avery Brewing Company. Guests will also enjoy live music from the Brandon Matthew Band and tasty treats from Happier Desserts and Oh My Gogi food truck. The party will go on until closing time.

Tickets for Texas Beer Fest 2012, to be held at Discovery Green April 28, went on sale Jan. 29.

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The public is invited to a Lecture given by Jesús Silva-Herzog Márquez.

Jesús Silva-Herzog Márquez is one of Mexico’s leading political analysts, having written such renowned books as “La idiotez de lo perfecto” and “Andar y ver.” His incisive political views have made him a regular in Mexico’s national media for more than 15 years. He is a regular contributor to the newspaper Reforma in Mexico City and is the anchor of “Entre tres,” a political talk show, which is nationally broadcast in Mexico.

Sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico, Literal Magazine, and Rice University’s
Department of Hispanic Studies, the Global Hispanism Workshop, Américas Research
Center and Multicultural Community Relations in the Of!ce of Public Affairs.

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Cristina Khalo, great-niece of Frida Khalo, will be displaying her photography work at TBH.

This exhibit, made up of 50 medium format photographs, both black and white, and color, explore the mood, character and atmosphere that surrounds the dance and showcases what is considered a deep rooted Mexican tradition.

The origins of the Danzón date back to 1879’s Cuba. Modified from creole dances, this rhythm was adopted by Mexicans who gathered in central plazas in towns throughout Mexico to dance for hours. Couples take special care in combining their outfits to match each other sometimes with a subtle detail that can be men’s socks matching the color of the ladies’ dress. This activity, almost considered a ritual among older adults, is a tradition well rooted in Mexican folklore that passes on generation to generation.

The exhibit resulted after four years of photographic documentation of dance evenings where the photographer captures the elaborate dress code followed by the couples; the shirts cuffs, suspenders, feathers, and the unmistakable dual color shoes. And capturing the essence of the Danzón goes beyond; to paying particular attention to the way the couples hold hands, the positioning of fingers, the elegance of swirls and the continuity of this art when children, in full outfits, learn the basic Danzón steps from their own grandparents.

While exploring the possibility of holding a Danzón performance it was made clear to The Consulate that Danzón had no presence in Houston. Given this, as a supporting activity, a Danzón workshop will be held at TBH. The lead instructor, Maestro Miguel Angel Zamudio, is one of the best known danzoneros in Mexico. Maestro Zamudio keeps the Danzón tradition alive by organizing festivals and disseminating danzon information whenever possible and by also teaching many younger generations of danzoneros.

The closing event will be a performance in which workshop attendants will also be included.

PROGRAM

Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00pm – Tiempo de Danzón,
A photographic selection of the work that Cristina Kahlo has captured along four years.

Thursday, February 9 to Saturday, February 11, Time TBA- Danzón WorkshopsOpen to the public, first come basis. Please call for times and to reserve space.

Sunday, February 12th at 3:00pm – Danzón Performance
Danzon performance led by renowned danzonero, Maestro Zamudio, from Veracruz, Mexico.

Closing event will also include participation of the newly taught Houstonian danzoneros.

Danzón Performance Tickets $18.00 General $15.00 Students