Central Fine Arts Calendar

Alyssa Foley

Image from HCC Central’s #MobileMoments exhibit. #MobileMoments examines the emerging art form of mobile photography and social media through this exhibit of images from Instagram. Visitors can become a part of the exhibit by uploading their own images that respond to the exhibit, by including a #MobileMomentshou.

Egalitarian Staff Report
January 29, 2015

Houston Community College Central will be hosting several upcoming art events. Please note that there are three venues, the Heinen Theater, Theatre One and The Gallery. These venues are in three different buildings at the Central campus, but have the same street address: 3517 Austin at Holman.

  • ART:
    #MobileMoments
    Jan. 22 – Feb. 21
    Reception, Thursday, January 29, 5:30-7:30PM
    #MobileMoments examines the emerging art form of mobile photography and social media through this exhibit of images from Instagram. Visitors can become a part of the exhibit by uploading their own images that respond to the exhibit, by including a #MobileMomentshou. In the Art Gallery the Fine Arts Center, 3517 Austin at Holman.  For more information, see In the Gallery Now or call 713-718-6600
  • DANCE:
    Hope Stone Dance Community Class
    Fridays, beginning Feb. 6
    Hope Stone Dance, an artist in residence at HCC Central, is now offering open community classes in modern dance. Classes are taught by artistic director Jane Weiner and will meet Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Central’s Studio Q, Theatre One. Contact: megan.lasher@hccs.edu
  • DRAMA:
    Of Mice and Men
    Thursday – Saturday, Feb.  26 – 28, and March 5 – 7, at 7:30 p.m. In Central, Theatre One.
    Central Drama presents Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck’s tale of George and Lennie, drifters working the fields of California and dreaming of a farm of their own. When Lennie runs into trouble, George must choose between that dream and his trusting friend. Mature language and themes. Tickets: $10 & $7, call 713-718-6570
  • ART:
    Mapped:  A Survey of Contemporary Houston Jewelry
    Thursday, March 5 – Wednesday, April 8
    Reception: Thursday, March 5, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
    Seventeen  Houston jewelers were invited to create jewelry inspired by the city, for this exhibit curated by Jessica Jacobi and Demitra Thomloudis.  The Art Gallery at Central is located in the Fine Arts Central, 3517 Austin at Holman.  For more information, call 713-718-6600. Note: gallery is closed for spring break, March 16 – 22, and spring holiday, April 3 – 5
  • DANCE:
    Companie Käfig: An ArtWorks Master Class
    Thursday, March 26, 3:30-5 p.m. Free, in Studio Q, Theatre One
    This Brazilian company offers a class in the their signature style, a blend of hip-hop, bossa nova, and capoeira. Sponsored by the Society for the Performing arts. For information, contact: julie.bata@hccs.edu