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Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Presents THE PILLOWMAN In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

Firing up the stage in its first production of 2024, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) presents The Pillowman, a riveting play that examines themes of storytelling, morality, and duality. It's a gripping narrative written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Malinda L. Beckham that uncovers the truth teetering precariously between guilt and innocence.

Western Piedmont Symphony to Present Epic Choral Masterpiece CARMINA BURANA in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: CARMINA BURANA featuring works by Orff and Brahms next month. Find out more here!

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. to Open Season 8 With THE BIRDS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023

DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO. opens Season 8 with 'The Birds' in a thrilling production.

St. Louis' Music At The Intersection Unveils Festival Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023

Discover the lineup and schedule for Music at the Intersection, a must-see music festival in St. Louis. Featuring over 50 acts across four stages, including headliners Smino, Thundercat, Masego, and Snarky Puppy. Don't miss out on this exciting event in the Grand Center Arts District. Tickets on sale now.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra Performs 43rd Season Finale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

The North/South Chamber Orchestra concludes its 43rd consecutive season on June 20, 2023, performing five recent works by American composers.

Review: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY stuns at DIRT DOGS
by Brett Cullum - May 29, 2023

Dirt Dogs’ current incarnation of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is the finest work they have done in over eight years at the MATCH, and it is easily among the best things running this year in Houston theater. This show is cast immaculately, technical design nears flawless, and direction is tight and wrought. It is operatic, it is epic, and it is a must-see for fans of excellence in theatrical arts.

TheatreWorks Raises Funds at 'A Muse Ball' Event
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023

Donned in aviation attire, nautical garb, and their vacation finest, some 175 guests took to the skies as they gathered at Hiller Aviation Museum to honor TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at its spring fundraiser A Muse Ball: Take a Journey with TheatreWorks, a high-flying celebration of art and inspiration.

92NY Shares Acclaimed Performance of "Under Milk Wood" Starring Michael Sheen
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

92NY’s Unterberg Poetry Center celebrates the ninth annual International Dylan Thomas Day (on May 14) by sharing video of an acclaimed 2014 performance of Thomas’ timeless “play for voices” - Under Milk Wood – starring actor Michael Sheen and an all-Welsh cast.  

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2023

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. concludes its 2022-23 “Season of Love” with Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play August: Osage County. Known for its dark humor and heart-wrenching exploration of familial relationships, the play follows the Weston family as they navigate their complex and dysfunctional bonds. With a talented cast and crew, Dirt Dogs is excited to bring this powerful production to Houston audiences.

Smino, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat And Masego Headline Music At The Intersection Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2023

Music at the Intersection returns for its third year with a diverse, genre-bending and decades-spanning artist lineup, as well as a special celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

THE BOOK OF MARY Extends at Dirtdogs Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023

The Book of Mary (It Costs a Lot to Be Real)—the ultimate theatrical collaboration between Houston icons Mary Hooper and Ted Swindley—has been extended through April 16 due to popular demand!

Review: MISERY Hobbles Along at Dirt Dogs
by Brett Cullum - Mar 7, 2023

That Dirt Dogs would choose MISERY for their “season of love” makes perfect sense. As a company they have made a name for themselves by creating plays fueled by testosterone laden energy and provocative rough language. There is an intensity and violence that suggests MISERY would be a perfect project for them, and indeed this production proves that assumption mostly correct.

Sarasota Studio Artists Association Presents Second Saturday Open Studios
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023

Sarasota Studio Artists Association (SSAA) is a dynamic community of more than 70 regionally based artists. The creators in this broad-based coalition work in a diverse range of genres, mediums and styles. More than 30 SSAA artists will open their studios to visitors on Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Open Studios tours take place on the second Saturday of every month.

Ted Swindley Theatre Workshop In Association With Dirt Dogs Unleashed Presents THE BOOK OF MARY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023

Get ready for the ultimate theatrical collaboration as two Houston legends join forces to bring you The Book of Mary (It Costs a Lot to Be Real). Mary Hooper's self-authored, one-woman show promises to be a standout production–with Director Ted Swindley at the helm and Mary taking center stage in the spotlight where she belongs. It's a show filled with laughter and heart that you won't want to miss.

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Presents Stephen King's MISERY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2023

Experience the heart-pounding tension of Misery as Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) envelops you in the narrative through an intimate staging of the tangled relationship between a trapped author and his psychotic fan.

North/South Chamber Orchestra Unveils 43rd Winter/Spring Season Featuring New Year Celebration & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022

The North/South Chamber Orchestra has announced its 43rd consecutive Winter/Spring Season.

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Presents COYOTE ON A FENCE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will open its 2022-2023 season by exploring the disturbing question: Can one be innocent though proven guilty? In Coyote on a Fence, Illiterate yet affable, Bobby Reyburn loves to do impressions and watch soap operas.

Krisiun Releases New Single 'Swords into Flesh' Off Upcoming Album 'Mortem Solis'
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2022

“Swords into Flesh” follows the band’s previous releases, “Serpent Messiah”, which was released with a powerful video directed by Estevam Romera, and the album’s furious opening track  and lyric video,“Sworn Enemies”, which was created by Alcides Burn / Burn Artworks. Watch the lyric video for the new single now!

SHAKIN' THE BLUE FLAMINGO Comes to MATCH Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022

Dirt Dogs UNLEASHED, in association with Sweet Darlin' Productions, will present Shakin' the Blue Flamingo, an original play by Gwen Flager, directed by Bonnie Hewett.

TheatreWorks Raises Funds at Colorful Celebration Of Art 'A Muse Ball'
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

Donned in eclectic and electric attire including effervescent neon, shimmering metallics, and futuristic frocks, some 200 guests gathered to celebrate TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at its spring fundraiser A Muse Ball, an interactive and colorful celebration of art and inspiration.

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