Women have played significant roles in the history of Houston’s cultural development. Some have had talent; some have had resources; some have had influence as powerful journalists or fundraisers. Among these women were Houston’s cultural impresario Edna Saunders and the formidable journalist Wille Hutcheson. Three other remarkable women, however, were historically strategic in shaping Houston’s […]
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Making Memories at Miller Outdoor Theatre: A Centennial of the Arts
By Houston History Magazine on April 27, 2023 in Arts & Culture, Business and Industry, Communities, Education, Houstonians, Music, Parks, Preservation
By Samantha de León Miller Outdoor Theatre during a summer symphony night. All photos courtesy of Miller Outdoor Theatre. In February 1969, forty-six years after Miller Outdoor Theatre opened and a year after moving into its new facility, Houston Chronicle fine arts editor Ann Holmes questioned what was next for the outdoor amphitheater. Nestled in […]
NOW SHOWING: “One Singular Sensation…” Tracing Houston’s Theatre History from its Earliest Days to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
To view the entire article about Houston’s Theatre History, which appeared in Houston History Volume 7, Number 2, by Ernesto Valdes, download the pdf version.
Miller Outdoor Theatre: A Uniquely Houston Experience for 87 Years
To view the entire article about the Miller Outdoor Theatre by Debbie Z. Harwell, which appeared in Houston History Volume 7, Number 2, download the pdf version.