Archway Music / Dance / Literary Events, 2026
AUGUST, 2026
Sunday, August 9, 6:00-8:00pm, Keith Karnaky Jazz Group
Join Kieth and his group for some jazz standards.
Join Kieth and his group for some jazz standards.
Sunday, August 23, 6:00-8:00pm, Vela Ensemble
Based in Houston, Vela Ensemble is a new chamber collective comprising some of the city's most prominent musicians: Tori Yaussy, Emily Moscoso, Maiko Sasaki, Deborah Rathke Harvey, and Haley Houk. Dedicated to evolving the wind chamber tradition, the group breathes new life into the repertoire by pairing quintessential masterpieces with lesser-known works through flexible instrumentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Based in Houston, Vela Ensemble is a new chamber collective comprising some of the city's most prominent musicians: Tori Yaussy, Emily Moscoso, Maiko Sasaki, Deborah Rathke Harvey, and Haley Houk. Dedicated to evolving the wind chamber tradition, the group breathes new life into the repertoire by pairing quintessential masterpieces with lesser-known works through flexible instrumentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Sunday, August 30, 6:00-8:00pm, Opus 4
One of our regular groups!
One of our regular groups!
SEPTEMBER, 2026
Sunday, September 27, 6:00-8:00pm, Bob Henschen Jazz Quartet featuring Warren Sneed
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
One of our regular groups! If you like jazz, don't miss this group.
OCTOBER, 2026
Sunday, October 4, 6:00-8:00pm, AURA of UH
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
NOVEMBER, 2026
Sunday, November 8, 6:00-8:00pm, Misha Penton & guest artists from ConTempo Studios + 6 Degrees Dance
An evening of music, dance, poetry, and Misha’s watercolor scores. This performance explores imagination, connection, and the creative spark that emerges when artistic disciplines meet.
Misha Penton, voice, electronics, lyrics, scores. Sarah Dyer-Jones, voice. George Heathco, guitar. Neil Ellis Orts, narrator + poetry. Dancers from Toni Valle’s 6 Degrees Dance + special guests.
An evening of music, dance, poetry, and Misha’s watercolor scores. This performance explores imagination, connection, and the creative spark that emerges when artistic disciplines meet.
Misha Penton, voice, electronics, lyrics, scores. Sarah Dyer-Jones, voice. George Heathco, guitar. Neil Ellis Orts, narrator + poetry. Dancers from Toni Valle’s 6 Degrees Dance + special guests.
Sunday, November 15, 6:00-8:00pm, AURA of UH
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
Archway Music / Dance / Literary Events, 2027
FENRUARY, 2027
Sunday, February 7, 6:00-8:00pm, La Speranza
La Speranza, a frequent player at Archway, brings vibrant historically informed performances on period instruments.
La Speranza, a frequent player at Archway, brings vibrant historically informed performances on period instruments.
Sunday, April 18, 6:00-8:00pm, AURA of UH
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.
Under the direction of Rob Smith, AURA is dedicated to the performance of chamber music composed in the last two decades. Members of the ensemble become well acquainted with contemporary music repertoire, techniques, and styles.