Roxana is a collage artist fascinated by the art of collage. She uses snippets of magazine paper, fabric, photographs, pencil drawings, raw pigments, and anything that enriches the texture and color of her images. Her goal is for each of her art pieces to awaken feelings in the viewer.
For nearly 50 years, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. Founded in 1976, DBDT is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of experienced, full-time dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic, and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers. Their repertoire includes works by Alvin Ailey, Elisa Monte, Milton Myers, Asadata Dafora, Matthew Rushing, Christopher L. Huggins, Twyla Tharp, and others.
Happenstance Theater has invited some new collaborators for a PLAYdate! Just in time for Spring, this will be a super-charged explosion of original work by powerhouse performers from the DC/MD Theatre community who want to dive into devising. In only ONE week, the generative artists, who all happen to be women, will build an assemblage of vignettes and scenes inspired by themes of passages, oceans and PLAY itself! Let the adrenaline soar! Come see what we conjure and be a part of the Happenstance magic.
"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." - Pla(y)to.
Happenstance Theater has invited some new collaborators for a PLAYdate! Just in time for Spring, this will be a super-charged explosion of original work by powerhouse performers from the DC/MD Theatre community who want to dive into devising. In only ONE week, the generative artists, who all happen to be women, will build an assemblage of vignettes and scenes inspired by themes of passages, oceans and PLAY itself! Let the adrenaline soar! Come see what we conjure and be a part of the Happenstance magic.
"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." - Pla(y)to.
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an engaging program led by taiko performer Mark H Rooney. This event showcases traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms of this full-body drumming art form, delving into the instruments, use of the voice in taiko, and a touch of Japanese history and vocabulary.
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an engaging program led by taiko performer Mark H Rooney. This event showcases traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms of this full-body drumming art form, delving into the instruments, use of the voice in taiko, and a touch of Japanese history and vocabulary.
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Take a trip to a calming destination as the Publick Playhouse stage transforms into a peaceful retreat. Sound Meditation provides an opportunity to slow down and dive deeper into a state of relaxation to bring balance to your mental, physical and spiritual health. The use of instruments such as crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, bells, gong and voice blend together to invite the mind to a state of calm and the body to release held emotions and tension. Whether you are looking to try something new, meditate or seek a moment of peace, sound meditation can help you do it. Space is limited; advanced registration is recommended.
Hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of our time, GRAMMY Award-winning Roberta Flack remains unparalleled in her ability to tell a story through her music. Her songs bring insight into our lives, love, culture, and politics, while effortlessly traversing a broad musical landscape from pop to soul to folk to jazz. Following her passing in February 2025, this tribute concert will honor her life and legacy by showcasing some of her most cherished music, thoughtfully curated by musical director and Roberta Flack band alumnus Daryl L.A. Hunt.
Hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of our time, GRAMMY Award-winning Roberta Flack remains unparalleled in her ability to tell a story through her music. Her songs bring insight into our lives, love, culture, and politics, while effortlessly traversing a broad musical landscape from pop to soul to folk to jazz. Following her passing in February 2025, this tribute concert will honor her life and legacy by showcasing some of her most cherished music, thoughtfully curated by musical director and Roberta Flack band alumnus Daryl L.A. Hunt.
This documentary follows Yeshi Kassa, great-granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, as she embarks on a personal quest to discover what happened to her closest relatives during the coup of 1974. While Yeshi and her older sister were thousands of miles away in a British boarding school, her great-grandfather was deposed by a revolution, setting off a harrowing chain of events that would put her parents and siblings in grave danger. For the first time, the royal family examines the events that led to the collapse of a 3,000-year-old dynasty and reflects on how, against all odds, they survived this turbulent time in Ethiopian history.
Not Rated | Run time: 1h 30m
Dancers representing countries from across the globe get together to showcase their talent in this interactive and immersive dance experience. Enjoy a live DJ spinning the latest international dance tracks and learning a few new moves to celebrate diversity in our community.
The most awarded a cappella group in history, heralded by Quincy Jones as the “Baddest vocal cats on the planet!” is the quintessential a cappella model for vocal genius. With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more, Take 6 continues to bring extraordinary vocals to their worldwide audiences. From jazz to pop, adult R&B, doo wop and blues, they admirably and adeptly cross most musical genres. Like a fine-tuned vocal orchestra, the group continues pushing the boundaries of creativity and musical genius with every new release and their ever-evolving live performances.
The most awarded a cappella group in history, heralded by Quincy Jones as the “Baddest vocal cats on the planet!” is the quintessential a cappella model for vocal genius. With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more, Take 6 continues to bring extraordinary vocals to their worldwide audiences. From jazz to pop, adult R&B, doo wop and blues, they admirably and adeptly cross most musical genres. Like a fine-tuned vocal orchestra, the group continues pushing the boundaries of creativity and musical genius with every new release and their ever-evolving live performances.
Hailed as bright, energetic, absolutely captivating, and outrageously funny, Miss Gayle will keep an audience in stitches. She is an explosively talented individual who lights up the stage for sold-out audiences nationwide. Since the age of six, people have demanded amusement from the comedienne, actress, and entertainer who successfully lifted their spirits. Miss Gayle can put life in perspective through her down-home humor.