SAN JACINTO News

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, presents “Candlelight Christmas” for its annual holiday concert, in which joyful music of the season will resound through the candlelit beauty of Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Houston.

Austin based artist Kiko Villamizar has announced his title single and video from his upcoming album Todo El Mundo. The song is out November 12th with an amazing Claymation video that already won 'Best Music Video' at the Lost River Film Festival.

This December, Palm Springs is being reclaimed for another generation of adventure seekers, with the debut of Desert Air, creating a new legacy for electronic music in the Mojave. For more info, head to desertairfest.com.

In response to the health pandemic, Idyllwild Arts announces that the 2020 Summer Program is moving online. While so much has changed so rapidly, Summer Program Reimagined is expanding on Idyllwild Arts' role as a leader in 21st century arts education. For the first time in the program's 71-year history, Idyllwild Arts pivots to virtual learning, determined to continue inspiring artistic and creative spirit, particularly in these challenging times where art is vital to both expression and healing.

On Thursday, March 19, Spaceflight Records and Mosaic Sound Collective are combining their interstellar powers to host the inaugural liftoff of “SKYLAB 2020,” a day and night party featuring a line up of 30 of Austin's top artists. The all-ages event is open to the public and will take place from 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. at Austin's historic Scholz Garten, located at 1607 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701. The event will be hosted by Val Kilmer and special guest Matt Pinfield, former VJ for MTV and host of the groundbreaking alternative music show, “120 Minutes.” The oldest live music venue in the state of Texas, 150 year-old Scholz German Biergarten and restaurant will play host to what promises to be one of the most talked about events happening this festival season, including The Black Angels, The Sword, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Holy Wave, Residual Kid, Think No Think, Kalu and the Electric Joint, Megafauna, Löwin, The Sideshow Tragedy, Croy and the Boys, Buffalo Hunt, Galactic Protector, Ponytrap, The Human Circuit, Como Las Movies, Tim Crane, Urban Heat and many more. To RSVP for the event, please see here.

Los Angeles-based HelMel Studios, founded by actor, artist and philanthropist Val Kilmer, and Austin, Texas-based Mosaic Sound Collective announce a strategic partnership, celebrating with multiple events during this year's March festival season. The two multidisciplinary nonprofits join forces in a “strategic bond” to offer each other a presence and footing in both cities, with Austin hosting the official kickoff next month. With similar philosophies uniting the two organizations, HelMel and Mosaic are thrilled to come together and offer musicians, visual artists, filmmakers and creatives in each city a unique bridge of opportunity and synergy.

Idyllwild Arts Academy has announced its Spring 2020 off-site student performance, catering to Idyllwild Arts family of supporters and their friends in the Desert Cities. The Idyllwild Arts Academy Student Showcase on March 4 promises a spectacular hour-long, fashion-inspired event, which will take place at Rancho Mirage Library (71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270).

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Cailin Russo has announced the title and release date of her forthcoming EP The Drama, due out February 14, 2020 [PRE-SAVE]. 'The Drama' EP was executively produced by Chris Coady (Beach House, Yeah Yeah Yeahs), with additional production from The Invisible Men (Charli XCX, ZAYN) and Michael Percy and features Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's on guitar.

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Cailin Russo returns today with 'FADE,' pairing stark percussion with her quirky cadences, honest lyrics, as she sings, 'I'm not guilty for my mistakes. I'm not proud of what we made, I just try to mean what I say. You just watch me fade away.' The song was produced by Chris Coady (Beach House, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and features Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs on guitar. It is paired with a nostalgia-drenched video (premiered on V Magazine) co-directed and edited by Cailin (who also wrote the treatment) and Ganna Bogdan and shot on location in Idyllwild, a small forest town nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains in California.

Nickelodeon has set the premiere date for its brand-new music competition series, America's Most Musical Family: Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). 30 talented family bands performing in all genres take center stage in front of celebrity judges Grammy Award-winning global superstar Ciara, digital media sensation David Dobrik, pop icon and Broadway star Debbie Gibson and show host, singer and television personality Nick Lachey to compete for a recording contract with Republic Records and the chance to win a $250,000 cash prize in partnership with Capri Sun 100% Juice.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Jeff Fenholt passed away yesterday, September 10, at the age of 68. His son, Tristan, wrote on Facebook: 'Yesterday, my dad- Jeff Fenholt- went home to be with the Lord. Like all of us, he was not a perfect man, but he knew the perfect Savior (Jesus), and loved to share the gospel with as many people as possible. His music and ministry literally touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.'

The Houston Arts Partners Conference will be held on Sept. 13 and 14, 2019, at the University of Houston-Downtown. With the goal of ensuring participation in visual and performing arts for all students in the Houston area, this annual event generates cross-curricular learning, partnerships, and innovation for K-12 teachers of all subjects, fine arts educators, and teaching artists. Registration fees are $45 for one day or $75 for both days. For more information, to view the full schedule, or to register, visit www.HAPconference.org.

On September 5, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8. p.m., The Czech Center Museum will host a reception for the art exhibit entitled, a?oeThe Evolution of Greek Art to Our Times.a?? This art exhibition contains a diverse selection from The Charalampous Art Collection, a private collection of Dr. Kanellos Charalampous and the Dexion Foundation. Dr. Charalampous is a renowned psychiatrist and professor who is now retired living in Houston, Texas. His collection spans countries from around the globe, and his joy is in sharing this collection with others.

Dr. Karolina Syrovatkova presents 'Great Women in Music' in the Czech Center Museum Houston at 4920 San Jacinto Street on November 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM.

On Sunday August 4, 2019, Idyllwild Arts Foundation will present the culmination performance of the High School Summer Chamber Festival Orchestra and Festival Choir of Idyllwild Arts, a fundraiser that helps to provide scholarships to hundreds of students

Today, Austin-based, experiential art company HOUSE OF L (HOL) announces three hot, new events for patrons of their recently-launched membership model. HOUSE OF L, founded by renowned international art curator Lana Carlson and real estate expert Leslie Gossett, Broker Associate at Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, produces one of a kind, 'pop-up' art events that bring together art lovers in exceptionally beautiful properties, curated with work from emerging and established artists from around the world. HOUSE OF L also brings together industry professionals, educational programming, conceptual art performance and immersive installation to touch on all aspects of the art experience. These upcoming events are private and for HOL members and VIP guests, however, interested collectors or patrons may inquire about attendance by emailing info@houseofl.art. To join the membership platform or learn more about its various member levels, see here.

There are a handful of musicals whose debuts changed the face of what musical theatre could be: Oklahoma, Company, West Side Story, Hair, A Chorus Line and now you can add to that list HAMILTON: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL. HAMILTON is an international sensation that appeared on Broadway in 2015 and is sung and rapped through with scant traditional dialogue. Inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, it features music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The show incorporates hip hop, R&B, pop, soul, traditional-style show tunes, and color-conscious casting of non-white actors as the Founding Fathers and other historical figures. In 2016, HAMILTON received a record 16 Tony nominations, winning 11, including Best Musical, and was also the recipient of the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The prior Off-Broadway production won the 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical as well as seven other Drama Desk Awards.

Due to continued closure of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, the annual Battle of San Jacinto Commemorative Ceremony has been cancelled. Additionally, due to on-going cleanup efforts, the park will not be open to the public this Easter.

Idyllwild Arts Academy & Summer Program announces its Spring 2019 off-site student performances, catering to Idyllwild Arts family of supporters in the Desert Cities.

LimonCarr Desert Theatricals, in partnership with the City of Rancho Mirage, is excited to present THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE May 17-18, 2019. We are excited to announce that in addition to the general admission seating, we will add limited reserved table seating. 12 tables of 8 will be available for purchase in the front section and WALLY'S DESERT TURTLE will be catering tables if ordered and providing food and beverage on site. Anyone may pre-order off their Broadway In The Park Menu or order a la carte at the amphitheater.