In Part One of this three-part series, Amy Bishop takes a look at the early days of Jones Hall, one of Houston's most iconic performance venues.

Houston's Jones Hall: Past, Present and Future: PART ONE

Houston's Theater District is home to more than 12,000 seats today, putting the city second in the nation behind New York City for the number of seats in a concentrated area. Some credit the district's growth to the opening of Jones Hall more than 50 years ago. In Part Two of this three-part series, Amy Bishop explores the legacy of the hall, including its ups and downs through the decades.

Houston's Jones Hall: Past, Present and Future: PART TWO

More than fifty years after its opening, some say Jones Hall needs a makeover. But what should be changed? In the final installment of her three-part series, Amy Bishop sets out to learn what improvements should be made - and whether a renovation is in the forecast.

Houston's Jones Hall: Past, Present and Future: PART THREE

The "Classical Crossover" genre has become more mainstream than ever, with groups such as the Vitamin String Quartet, The Piano Guys, and many others putting classical twists on contemporary rock/pop artists. In Part One of "Out of the Chamber," Amy Bishop features several chamber music arrangements of tunes by artists ranging from Lady Gaga to The Beatles.

Out of the Chamber: PART ONE

The Bayou City has weathered many storms; some have been more devastating than others. Amy Bishop set out to learn more about Houston Grand Opera's premiere of "After the Storm," an opera set in Galveston during a fictional hurricane in 2016 -- and why it hits closer to home for some people.

HGO's premiere of a "hurricane opera" hits close to home for residents of the Bayou City

Ballet is known for requiring absolute coordination, balance, and agility... some football players even take it to improve their game. But can it benefit those with mobility problems, such as Parkinson's Disease? Amy Bishop took part in a special class offered by Houston Ballet that addresses that question.

How Parkinson's patients are finding grace through ballet

Composer and pianist Philip Glass visited Houston for the inaugural "Day for Night" music festival near downtown. Before the performance, Amy Bishop joined him in the media trailer to talk about his Houston ties, performing live, and rehearsing with David Bowie.

Composer Philip Glass and his Houston ties

Among the many unconventional wedding traditions popular in 2016 were bridal parties wearing black, Mad Men-era cocktails, and casual-but-chic destination events. And then there was the growing number of weddings taking place at the Texas Renaissance Festival, northwest of Houston. Amy Bishop of Here & Now contributor Houston Public Media reports.

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On NPR's Here & Now: In Texas, Some Couples Say 'I do' with Renaissance Flair

A new film by a Houston director is examining a dark period of Texas history. "The Example" is a fictional story, set during the 1943 race riots in Beaumont, a small city in southeast Texas.
The movie tells the hypothetical story of a black family trying to flee the riots and having a nearly tragic encounter with a couple of white policemen on a quiet country road after dark.
Amy Bishop of Here & Now contributor station Houston Public Media spoke with the creators of the film.

On NPR's Here & Now: New Film Set in 1943 Race Riots in Beaumont, TX

In Part Two of Out of the Chamber, Amy Bishop highlights chamber music arrangements of contemporary pop/rock groups including the Black Eyed Peas, One Direction, The Doors, Explosions in the Sky, and more.

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