Music Events at Archway Gallery
MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL MUSIC EVENTS
DECEMBER
Thursday, Dec 9, 7pm “Inara and the Tree of Souls: An Anthology of Tales”
Visit the unique Archway Gallery, nestled in the heart of Montrose, and hear selected readings of "Inara and the Tree of Souls: An Anthology of Tales,” an original work by renowned choreographer/performer/scholar, Kristina Koutsoudas. Funded in part by a grant through the city of Houston and the Houston Arts Alliance, this project is based on the tales of the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of Inanna and expands upon them.* In Kristina’s story, the traditional narrative of “The Huluppu Tree, ”the center of the tales, is reframed to emphasize the need for the protection and preservation of nature, of the wilderness within and around us, rather than the use of violence against it and the women who represent it.
A lover of history and traditional mythology, the author says of her work, “my intent is to add to history, not revise it."
Readings will be accompanied by traditional recorded music, original artwork, artist talk, and question/answer sessions.
Additional stories, including back stories, legends, and songs, introduce messages relevant and necessary to today’s world including the importance of community, diversity and inclusivity, female (and male) empowerment, creativity, compassion, cooperation vs. competition, the protection of nature, and celebration of a divine feminine to name a few. Set with themes of romance and adventure, these tales are both educational and entertaining, like the teaching stories and myths of old.
Titles include:
Visit the unique Archway Gallery, nestled in the heart of Montrose, and hear selected readings of "Inara and the Tree of Souls: An Anthology of Tales,” an original work by renowned choreographer/performer/scholar, Kristina Koutsoudas. Funded in part by a grant through the city of Houston and the Houston Arts Alliance, this project is based on the tales of the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of Inanna and expands upon them.* In Kristina’s story, the traditional narrative of “The Huluppu Tree, ”the center of the tales, is reframed to emphasize the need for the protection and preservation of nature, of the wilderness within and around us, rather than the use of violence against it and the women who represent it.
A lover of history and traditional mythology, the author says of her work, “my intent is to add to history, not revise it."
Readings will be accompanied by traditional recorded music, original artwork, artist talk, and question/answer sessions.
Additional stories, including back stories, legends, and songs, introduce messages relevant and necessary to today’s world including the importance of community, diversity and inclusivity, female (and male) empowerment, creativity, compassion, cooperation vs. competition, the protection of nature, and celebration of a divine feminine to name a few. Set with themes of romance and adventure, these tales are both educational and entertaining, like the teaching stories and myths of old.
Titles include:
- Inara & The Huluppu Tree
- She Who Crosses the Threshold
- Lulu
- Anzu
- The First Anzu
- The Seeking Continues…..With many more and others currently in development.
- *Wolkstein, Diane and Samuel N. Kramer, transl. Inanna: Queen of Heaven and Earth. 1983.
Friday, Dec 10, 7pm Windsync Premiere
Join WindSync for a concert event featuring the world premiere of Two Stepping by Houston native Mason Bynes, plus music from our fall touring program and WindSync's famous holiday traditions!
This event is ticketed and currently SOLD OUT!
Join WindSync for a concert event featuring the world premiere of Two Stepping by Houston native Mason Bynes, plus music from our fall touring program and WindSync's famous holiday traditions!
This event is ticketed and currently SOLD OUT!
ARCHWAY MUSIC, 2022
JANUARY
Sunday, Jan 9, 6pm Samantha Long, soprano
Sunday Jan 30, 6pm Lily Primus Harp Recital
FEBRUARY
Sunday, Feb 6, 6pm Susanna Campbell, harp solo
Sunday, Feb 20, 6pm Kinetic Ensemble
MARCH
Wednesday, March 30, 5:30-9:00pm, Texas New Music Ensemble.
An open rehearsal for their performance the following evening.
An open rehearsal for their performance the following evening.
Thursday, March 31, 7:00-9:00pm, Texas New Music Ensemble.
One of their annual Composer Spotlight Concerts.
One of their annual Composer Spotlight Concerts.
APRIL
Sunday, April 10, 6pm Aurora Trio with Susanna Campbell