Black Art, Music, History, and Culture Focus of February Events at Price Ctr
A monthlong series of events highlighting Black art, music, history, and culture will be the special focus for Black History Month at the Price Center. A symphonic concert featuring live painting kicks the month off, followed by a documentary about Black jazz musicians in Houston, then a live staged reading of a new screenplay about the Tulsa Race Massacre, all wrapped with an afternoon of painting, sipping, and poetry. The work of the six Black artists featured during the concert event will remain on display all February long in the Center’s 1910 Room. Here’s a quick summary of each special event:
Saturday, February 1 -- Evan Blaché proudly presents "Chromatic Reverie - A Colors Recital" in collaboration with Siren Strings TX and various Austin artists. This world premiere features a multi-movement string piece, "Chromatic Reverie," which translates Evan's synesthesia into a vibrant auditory experience. Accompanying the recital, visual artists will interpret the colors they perceive as Siren Strings TX performs, creating a unique fusion of sound and sight. Six Black visual artists will also have their work on display. While donations are appreciated, tickets are free on Eventbrite! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chromatic-reverie-a-colors-recital-tickets-1135174009019?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday, February 4 – Our First Tuesday SMTX Film Series will feature When Houston Had the Blues, focusing on the rich, but sadly unheralded, spawning ground of great Black music. No other city can claim giants such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, Clifton Chenier, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Albert King, Freddie King, and Albert Collins, plus great (pre-Motown) Black-owned labels like Duke and Peacock. With new interviews featuring Billy Gibbons, CJ Chenier, Marcia Ball, Augie Meyers, Grady Gaines, and many others. Doors open at 6:15, Food and drink at 6:30, Film at 7 p.m. Seating is limited to 120. Advanced tickets are highly recommended! Last month SOLD OUT! More info and tickets at www.firsttuesdaysmtx.com This film is brought to you in partnership with the Dunbar Heritage Association and the TXST Center for Texas Music History.
Saturday, February 11 -- Tulsa '21 is a screenplay inspired by true events of the Tulsa race riot of 1921. The script was written by Joe Fikes and Anita Azenet about two star-crossed lovers as they find themselves in the center of the riot. We follow them as they navigate racial tensions in a thriving American community divided by violence and prejudice when Greenwood or "Black Wallstreet" as it was known, was burned to the ground marking the first time a U.S. city was bombed from the air by its people. The Staged Reading will be held on February 8, at 6:00 p.m.
This event is SOLD OUT!
Saturday, February 22 -- The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a Sip, Paint, & Poetry Event highlighting poets from the African diaspora to educate and celebrate Black poetry and the Black aesthetic. The event will feature poetry, live music, a multimedia presentation, painting/adult coloring, and food. It will be held on Saturday, February 22, from 4-7 p.m. in the 1910 Room. Tickets are required. $20 in advance; $25 at the door.
