2024-2025 Performing Arts Season
Star-Lit! Series at The Centrum
“I Am, He Said” Celebrate the Music of Neil Diamond – October 5, 2024
Matt Vee along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, music veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. With songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the
soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades.
UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown & Soul – December 31, 2024
Fusing Bruno-Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography,
the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique
and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet!
Asleep at the Wheel – February 8, 2025
Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel
became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by western
swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards.
Canadian Brass – April 5, 2025
“After four decades, it’s great to see Canadian Brass ~ practically an institution at this point ~ still sounding fresh, still
attracting young virtuosos and, above all, still having fun with the music.” – NPR
Michael Cavanaugh: Singer-Songwriter Show – May 17, 2025
Michael Cavanaugh is a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical
Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for three years with over 1,200 performances. The show culminated in 2003 with both Grammy & Tony award nominations.
Promenade Series at The Centrum
Zoya Shuhatovich, piano – September 10, 2024
Sam Houston State University Concert Chorale – October 8, 2024
Yvonne Chen, piano & Francesca McNeeley, cello – November 12, 2024
Stephanie Northcutt, soprano & Beth McConnell, piano present “Songs for the Season” – Dec. 10, 2024
Houston Brass Quintet – January 14, 2025
Rob Landes, piano – February 11, 2025
Hope Cowan, harp & Zachary Montasser, violin – March 11, 2025
Chelsea & Chloe de Souza, piano & soprano – April 8, 2025
Axiom Quartet – May 13, 2025
Free Children’s Series at Mangum-Howell Community Center
Around the World with Houston Brass Quintet – September 14, 2024
Ensemble Theatre presents “Lil’ Man Saves Christmas” – December 14, 2024
The Yuck Show – March 8, 2025
Apollo Chamber Players presents “A Texas Quilt” – April 12, 2025
Houston Grand Opera’s Opera to Go! – May 10, 2025
Summer Orchestra Camp Program
Strings Camp for 6th Graders at Klein Forest High School – June 2025
Summer Strings for 7th, 8th & 9th Graders at Klein Forest High School – July 2025
