Art Stars

Lenora

The soulful R&B songstress’ latest single, “Power,” was recorded live at Houston’s SugarHill Studios.

Micah Edwards

Since appearing in CityBook’s Music Issue last spring, “Texas soul” artist Micah Edwards released his debut album, hit 1 million followers on Spotify and played SXSW. In April, he’ll open for his sister, country star Madeline Edwards (who recently toured with Chris Stapleton), at Heights Theater on April 14.

World of Dance

Stanton Welch is ringing in his 20th year with the Houston Ballet this fall — and it’s shaping up to be a showstopper. The troupe’s 2023-2024 season includes six world premieres and three Houston Ballet premieres, plus favorites from the artistic director’s two-decade tenure, including audience-beloved Cinderella and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “I am proud of how Houston Ballet has grown to truly become an Eden of creativity,” says Welch.

Open House

The MFAH just opened six new permanent exhibition spaces for Art of the Islamic Worlds. The Hossein Afshar Galleries are filled with hundreds of objects reflecting the range and beauty of art from present-day Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.