& Juliet Review


& Juliet Review

& Juliet is a vibrant, exhilarating celebration of self-discovery, empowerment, and second chances. The musical poses an interesting question: What if Juliet didn’t die at the end of Shakespeare’s tragedy? Rather than succumbing to fate, she embarks on a journey to Paris, determined to break free from her parents’ expectations, the weight of her past, and, of course, the lingering memory of Romeo. But as we all know, the past has a way of catching up.

Life Is Life-ing 2.0: A Tapestry of Emotion and Experience

Rickale West’s Life Is Life-ing 2.0 is a meditation on existence. Through layered textures, mixed media, and an unfiltered approach to artistic expression, West challenges the audience to embrace life in all its unpredictable beauty.

Cistern Illuminated: A Mesmerizing Journey of Light and Sound

Nestled beneath Buffalo Bayou Park, the Cistern has long been one of Houston’s most intriguing hidden gems. Cistern Illuminated, an immersive light and sound installation, elevates this underground decommissioned drinking water reservoir into a transcendent experience that is both meditative and haunting.



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LA-based trio Moonchild (Amber Navran, Max Bryk, and Andris Mattson) joined forces in 2012 at the University of Southern California and their debut album, Be Free soon followed intricately meshing jazz, R&B, and hip-hop sounds under Amber's subtle vocal feats.



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