André 3000 Announces Full U.S. Headline Tour for Fall 2024

Get ready, Houston! André 3000 is set to light up the stage at the Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall on September 25 as part of his highly anticipated North American tour. This tour follows a string of intimate performances and major festival appearances, all in support of his critically acclaimed solo album, *New Blue Sun*. Released in November on Epic Records, the album is an entirely instrumental masterpiece, co-produced by André and the renowned multi-instrumentalist Carlos Niño. The album also features talents such as Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, Deantoni Parks, Diego Gaeta, Matthewdavid, V.C.R., Jesse Peterson, and Mia Doi Todd.

This tour promises to be a unique musical journey, with special appearances by Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, and Surya Botofasina, alongside Deantoni Parks. Starting in New Orleans, the tour will visit iconic venues across the country, including The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts in Washington D.C., and BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn.

  

Ars Lyrica Houston Announces 2024-2025 Season: Ties That Bind

Ars Lyrica Houston proudly unveils its 21st anniversary season, *Ties That Bind*, celebrating music's profound ability to connect people across time and cultures. This season features six mainstage subscription programs, presenting a stunning mix of Baroque masterworks and hidden gems. Internationally acclaimed soloists and a renewed collaboration with the UH Moores School of Music Chorale will enhance the musical experience.

Concerts will take place at esteemed venues such as Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, St. Philip Presbyterian Church, and Duncan Recital Hall at Rice University. The season opener, *In Praise of Virtue*, on September 20 at Zilkha Hall, will spotlight countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, a “young star” according to the New York Times and a local favorite since his time in the HGO Studio.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Expands ExxonMobil Discovery Series for 2024-25 Season

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is doubling down on its commitment to arts education with an expanded ExxonMobil Discovery Series for the 2024-25 season. This initiative, set to serve approximately 20,000 fifth-grade students, offers free access to live theatre, music, and dance performances by Houston-based artists and arts organizations. The program includes bus transportation and logistical coordination to reduce barriers to arts access.

Following a successful inaugural season that reached 118 schools, the expansion will now include schools from Aldine, Pasadena, and Dickinson ISDs, among others. The ExxonMobil Discovery Series aims to enrich students' educational experiences by providing pre- and post-performance learning materials that align with Texas teaching objectives. By fostering early exposure to the arts, the program helps develop students’ creativity, communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

 

Conclusion

Houston continues to thrive as a hub of culture and community engagement. From the soulful sounds of André 3000 to the Baroque brilliance of Ars Lyrica Houston, and the educational enrichment provided by The Hobby Center's ExxonMobil Discovery Series, the city offers an array of experiences that connect and inspire. Be sure to mark your calendars and join in these remarkable events that celebrate the power of music and the arts in bringing people together.

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