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Summer schedule full of art and ideas at the Moody

From exhibitions that trace personal and cultural histories to community events and wellness programming, the Moody’s summer schedule offers more than a break from routine.

‘A new chapter’: Rice breaks ground on Moody Center Complex for Student Life

Rice marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the Moody Center Complex for Student Life, a bold step toward enhancing the student experience through connection, engagement and growth.

Living legend brings ‘The Ghosts of Versailles’ to life at Shepherd School

Before audience members took their seats for the sold-out performances of “The Ghosts of Versailles” at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, they were treated to rare, behind-the-scenes insight from famed composer John Corigliano.

Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra welcomes new leader Miguel Harth-Bedoya with ‘New Beginnings’ concert

The concert marks Miguel Harth-Bedoya’s first time conducting the Symphony Orchestra since joining the Shepherd School faculty as distinguished resident director of orchestras and professor of conducting.

Comics conference at Rice puts graphic narratives at center stage

Held March 20-23, the conference featured speakers from 10 countries and drew more than 570 attendees.

Shepherd School’s 50th Anniversary Community Day opens doors through music

The event was an open-to-all free celebration packed with musical performances, interactive activities and hands-on fun for visitors of all ages.

Dedicated arts calendar showcases Rice’s cultural offerings

It’s designed for anyone curious about what’s happening in the arts at Rice, from students and faculty to Houston-area residents and visitors.

A haunted, hilarious, heartfelt spectacle: Shepherd School opera to present ‘The Ghosts of Versailles’

Every single vocalist in the Shepherd School’s opera program has a named role in the performances scheduled for April 11 and 13.

Shepherd School’s free Spring Chamber Music Festival features nearly 120 students performing works by 16 composers

This spring’s festival features 24 performances of chamber works by 16 different composers including Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Bartók.

Symposium to explore intersections of STEM, arts and Black life in Houston

With the theme Dark Matter: STEM and the Arts in Black Houston, this year’s convening invites participants to consider the role of Black communities in shaping Houston’s past, present and speculative futures.

Shepherd School students bringing mobile concert to Eldorado Ballroom

The Concert Truck is a mobile stage designed to bring classical music into everyday spaces.

Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts to highlight sustainable art during Earth Month

Through these thought-provoking collaborations, the Moody will serve as a hub for creative engagement with pressing climate issues.

Opera comes to life in ‘Ryan McKinny & Friends’ recital at Shepherd School

A world-class bass-baritone. A showcase of rising vocal talent. A program spanning Wagner to Jake Heggie.

‘Ghosts of the Gulf’: Art, ecology and the legacy of Deepwater Horizon highlighted at Moody event

The latest installment of the Moody Center for the Art's Dimensions Variable series, inspired by the exhibition “Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice,” brought together artists and environmentalists responding to climate change in creative ways.

Shepherd School of Music welcomes Houston for 50th Anniversary Community Day

The Shepherd School of Music invites the Houston community to celebrate its 50th Anniversary Community Day with a free, family friendly event.