The Hidden Agenda: BRRRR Its 80!
Great Scott! It's below 90 some days. I think that mean it could be sorta close to but not entirely, Fall! Place your pumpkins out on the porch to celebrate with the neighborhood for exactly two days before it is cooked into a stew. I did even get to wear a jacket and sweater last week when I flew to NYC. Alas, we are getting some cooler temperatures and its the fall programming season which consistently brings new and exhilarating events and exhibitions for all to enjoy. We just wrapped up the second year of Untitled Houston and the city was buzzing with energy and lavish performances, special previews, and one night festivities. Even a week after the fair has ended, new works are finding their homes on the walls of Houston collectors and Houston artists are transporting their works to cities far and wide. While we gear up for three months of holidays the institutions and non profits are saving the best for last. Put on your thicker socks and slightly longer shorts we have some brisk but sizzling nights with this week's Hidden Agenda.
Wednesday, 10/14
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Undercurrents | 5PM
Buffalo Bayou Cistern | 105 Sabine
Still need to experience Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s "Undercurrents"? This installation located in the Cistern is an immersive chamber of voices, light, and memories within the cavernous Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, leading to an audiovisual representation of communication across time & space. Go check it out this fine evening 12-15$
Thursday, 10/15
The Devils | 7PM & 10PM
River Oaks Theatre | 2009 West Gray
Director Ken Russell brings to the big screen one of the greatest and controversial films The Devils. The director's cut is finally making its way out of the archives. This visually stunning and sexually driven horror styled movie debuts across the country this October and is coming to River Oaks this Thursday. Seats are filling up fast so book yours sooner than later. Can’t make it tonight? Not a problem, they've added screenings for the next three days! This is going to be outstanding so don’t sleep on this one.
Party in the Park | 7PM
The Menil Collection | Menil Park
Not into sex crazed nuns and radical films? That fine i suppose if you are vanilla. However you can still rage! The Menil is throwing a party in the park. Yes it come with a price tag but I bet you could stand just outside the velvet ropes with a six pack of Modelo. This will be lively with cocktails, music, entree stations, and fancy attire. Just get out of the house already!
Somewhere Else: Leila McConnell and Melinda Laszczynski | 6PM
University Art Gallery / Sam Houston State | 1741 Bobby K. Marks Drive
Two great artists one big night! Ok this is out there in Huntsville but if you are looking for an adventure I highly recommend you make it out there. Meditation within abstraction. Amazing painters to add! Opening reception this Thursday with artists talks at 5pm on Wednesday.
Friday, 10/16
Another Fair! It's affordable! It starts this Friday and runs all weekend. No I have not received any information about it whatsoever. I'm sure it will be swell.
Arts of Korea / Performance and Celebration | 6:30PM
Museum of Fine Arts Houston | 1001 Bissonnet St.
The MFAH teams up with the organization Han Narea to celebrate the Arts of Korea Gallery. Live music and performances include a traditional Korean dance by the group Yeonhui Connect IEUL from Seoul, South Korea. They perform yeonhui, a traditional Korean art form that blends music, dance, acrobatics, and theater. The group connects with modern audiences by reinterpreting traditions from a contemporary perspective.
During the intermission, enjoy a tour of the gallery with Chuqi Min, PhD candidate in art history, Rice University.
Performance tickets are included with museum admission.
Saturday, 10/17
Diverse Discourse: Mary V. Bordeaux | 6PM
Diverse Works | 3400 Main
Join Diverse Works for an evening of conversation with Mary V. Bordeaux, Ed.D., Co-Founder & Co-Director of Racing Magpie, a Lakota-centric arts and culture organization located in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bordeaux has held collections and curatorial roles at The Heritage Center at RCIS and The Indian Museum of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial. Mary combines her academic pursuits with a profound commitment to her community, advocating for Native artists and community collaboration. This discourse is in part with the current exhibition Overflow Radio: Šakotayišol Nunuš Constellation
The Thing | 7PM
The Brown Auditorium MFAH | 1001 Bissonnet
How can you go wrong with this horror cult classic The Thing. John Carpenter and Kurt Russell in their most iconic partnership. A movie that follows a man stuck in his career looking for a zest in his life to jump start his momentum in life. Friends, hot coffee, crawling heads, and the gorgeous vastness of the bleak unknown. Truly a banger with introduction by former SNL writer and comedian Sean Shannon.
Sunday, 10/18
The Third Man | 5PM
The Brown Auditorium MFAH | 1001 Bissonnet
Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles star in a gripping drama set in post-World War II Allied-occupied Vienna. An American novelist (Cotten) arrives in the city, learns that his longtime friend Harry Lime (Welles) is dead, and sets out to find out what happened while also becoming involved with his friend’s lover (Valli). Globally acknowledged as a masterpiece, The Third Man is must-see essential cinema and celebrates 75 years.
