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University Park-Events Calendar

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You can find our ticket information for upcoming events and donations below. If you'd also like to contribute towards the music, drama, or art departments, you can leave a donation which will help out with our scholarship and other funds.

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Ticketed Upcoming Arts & Humanities Events


The House of Blue Leaves

In the VPA Main Stage Theatre!

Shows:
Friday, November 8 - Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 10 & November 17, 2024 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 14 - Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.

The Pope is coming to New York City to bless everyone in attendance at Yankee stadium. Artie a zookeeper wants the pope's blessing to institutionalize his wife and run off to California with his mistress and start a new life writing music for movies and TV. Artie's son Ronnie who has gone AWOL from the army has plans to blow up the pope with a makeshift bomb. A satire about dreams and disappointment, at times sweet, hilarious, and ultimately heartbreaking.

Warning: This play contains some mature language. Audience discretion is advised.

General Admission: $10 | Students and LSC-Employees: $5
Purchase your tickets here!

Vocal Recital
Thursday, November 21 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre

The Lone Star College-University Park Department of Music is proud to present a concert of vocal selections performed by voice students from the studios of Professors Eric Laine and Laura Lisk-McCallum.
Free admission.

Reserve your tickets here!


Upcoming Arts & Humanities Events


Artists at Work: Art Faculty Exhibition

Monday, August 19 - Friday, December 6 | VPA Art Gallery

The Lone Star College-University Park Art Department presents, Artists at Work! An exhibition featuring the work of our art department faculty.

Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Park’s students and employees.



Stick It: A Wall of Collective Creativity

Monday, August 19 - Thursday, December 12 | B12.1 Art Gallery

The Lone Star College-University Park Art Department presents Stick It: A Wall of Collective Creativity, an Interactive Art Exhibit! Help us fill the gallery walls with sticky note artwork throughout the fall semester, and join us for a closing celebration on Wednesday, December 4th, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Content Disclaimer:
 The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Park’s students and employees.


Master Your Class
Master Your Class: Deciphering Journal Articles Quickly with Bethany Watkins
Thursday, November 7 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811

WebEx Link

Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.



The House of Blue Leaves

In the VPA Main Stage Theatre!

Shows:
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 2:30 p.m.

The Pope is coming to New York City to bless everyone in attendance at Yankee stadium. Artie a zookeeper wants the pope's blessing to institutionalize his wife and run off to California with his mistress and start a new life writing music for movies and TV. Artie's son Ronnie who has gone AWOL from the army has plans to blow up the pope with a makeshift bomb. A satire about dreams and disappointment, at times sweet, hilarious, and ultimately heartbreaking.

Warning: This play contains some mature language. Audience discretion is advised.

General Admission: $10 | Students and LSC-Employees: $5
Purchase your tickets here!


ESOL Department Presents Info Fair! ESOL Students Join the fun!
ESOL Info Fair

Tuesday, November 12 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | B13.210

The ESOL Info Fair is to give students the tools they need to enroll in the following semester, increase persistence rates in ESOL classes, and build awareness of the ESOL program and LSC services.


Master Your Class
Master Your Class: What are the Humanities and Why Should You Care? with Amy Young
Wednesday, November 13 | 12:20 - 1:30 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811

WebEx Link

Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.



ReadUP: Short Story Awards Reception
Thursday, November 14 | 12 p.m. | First Floor Atrium B12.1

Submission accepted from Sept. 1-Nov. 1



ESOL Fall Celebration

Monday, November 18 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Grand Hall

ESOL students will come together to learn and experience the celebrations that happen within the Fall in the United States.



Philosophy in Film: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Thursday, November 21 | 1 - 3 p.m. | NSO B13.210

Join us as we explore philosophical themes through films. Bring your friends and enjoy pizza and snacks!
Free Admission.




Vocal Recital

Thursday, November 21 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre

The Lone Star College-University Park Department of Music is proud to present a concert of vocal selections performed by voice students from the studios of Professors Eric Laine and Laura Lisk-McCallum.
Free admission.

Reserve your tickets here!


Symphony Orchestra & Instrumental Student Concert
Monday, December 2 | 7:30p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here!



Drama Auditions for Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Tuesday, December 3 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre

Callbacks are on Thursday, December 5 | 4 - 9 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre



Stick It:
A Wall of Collective Creativity Closing Reception
Wednesday, December 4 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | B12.1 Art Gallery

Join us in a closing reception of the Lone Star College-University Park Art Department's interactive art exhibit, Stick It: A Wall of Collective Creativity. Come see and reflect on what the Art Department and community has put together in this engaging experience.

Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Park’s students and employees.


Concert Choir Performance
Friday, December 6 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here!


Kari Breitigam: Sabbatical Explorations
Monday, January 13 - Thursday, March 6 | B12.1 Art Gallery

Coming soon!

Artist Talk: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 1:30 p.m.


Music Faculty Recital
Faculty Recital

Friday, January 17 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here!


Patrick Renner: Painting Party
Wednesday, January 22 | 11:30 a.m. | VPA Art Gallery

Assist local artist Patrick Renner in creating “Lone Star Constellation” – an installation for the VPA Art Gallery.
No painting experience required!



Drama Auditions for Student Directed Plays
Tuesday, January 28 | 4 - 7 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre

Callbacks are on Thursday, January 30 | 4 - 9 p.m. | VPA Black Box Theatre


Patrick Renner: Lone Star Constellation with Artist Talk
Wednesday, January 29 - Thursday, April 3 | VPA Art Gallery

Coming soon!

Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Wednesday, January 29, 2024 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.


Kari Breitigam: Sabbatical Explorations Artist Talk
Wednesday, February 12 | 1:30 p.m. | B12.1 Art Gallery

Coming soon!


Steve Martin's Picasso at The Lapin Agile
In the VPA Main Stage Theatre!

Shows:
Friday, February, 21, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February, 22, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February, 23, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, February, 27, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February, 28, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.

Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein have a chance encounter at a Parisian café and discuss life, art, and science.

Warning: This play contains some mature themes. Audience discretion is advised.

General Admission: $10 | Students and LSC-Employees: $5
Purchase your tickets here!



ReadUP: Author Visit with Jaime Green
Thursday, February 27 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Grand Hall

Coming soon!


Vocal Master Class: Dr. Dana Rice Guidroz
Friday, March 7 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Location TBA

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here !



Are We Alone? Artwork Exploring the Possibility of Life Beyond Earth

Monday, March 17 - Friday, April 11 | B12.1 Art Gallery

The Lone Star College-University Park Art Department in collaboration with ReadUP presents, Are We Alone?, artwork exploring the possibility of life beyond Earth.

Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the artwork on this campus are those of the artists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Lone Star College-University Park’s students and employees.


Apollo Chamber Players Concert (Tentative)
Thursday, March 20 | Time TBA | Location TBA

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here!



ReadUP: Field Trip to Johnson Space Center

Friday, March 21 | Time TBA | NASA Johnson Space Center 

Coming soon!


Vocal Master Class: Mark Tempesta
Friday, March 28 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Location TBA

Coming soon!


Student Directed Plays
In the VPA Black Box Theatre!

Shows:
Friday, April, 4, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April, 5, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April, 6, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April, 10, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April, 11, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April, 12, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April, 13, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.

An evening of One Act plays in collaboration with the Lone Star College-University Park Drama student.

General Admission: $10 | Students and LSC-Employees: $5
Purchase your tickets here!


The Department Celebrates Windows to the World Festival
Windows to the World

Wednesday, April 9 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Grand Hall

Each semester, the ESOL department celebrates cultures through spring celebrations. ESOL students are invited to enjoy diversity in different forms, build community among ESOL students and provide a platform for our students to showcase their talents, share cultural know-how, and take pride in their native and the US cultural heritage.



2026 ReadUP Book Unveiling

Thursday, April 10 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Multipurpose Room B13.210

Coming soon!


Daniel Saenz Strings Master Class (Tentative)
Monday, April 14 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Location TBA

Coming soon!


8th Annual Juried Student Art Show
Tuesday, April 15 - Friday, May 2 | VPA Art Gallery

Coming soon!

Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | VPA Black Box


Monarch Chamber Ensemble
Wednesday, April 16 | Time TBA | Location TBA

Coming soon! 


Uproar Artists Exhibition
Monday, April 21 - Friday, May 2 | B12.1 Art Gallery

Coming soon!


Voice Recital
Wednesday, April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | VPA Main Stage Theatre

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here!


Concert Choir Performance
Friday, April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Location TBA

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here!


Symphony Orchestra & Instrumental Student Concert
Tuesday, April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Location TBA

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here!


Percussion & Jazz Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Location TBA

Coming soon!

Reserve your tickets here!


Box Office

For questions, please call 281.290.2742.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your event's start time. There is NO late seating for Black Box Theatre events. All events are subject to change or cancellation.

Directions to LSC-UP Visual & Performing Arts Center

Lone Star College-University Park is located at 249 and Louetta. If you are entering from the main entrance, please park in Garage 10 or 11 and take the elevators between Garage 10 and 11 to the second floor.
For the Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPA) there is parking located in the front of the building.

  • Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPA) | Located across from Center for Science and Innovation (CSI).
    - VPA Box Office Suite (101) | Walk in the VPA and to the left you will find the front window of the Box Office Suite.
    - VPA Main Stage Theatre (110) | Walking into the VPA, you can either take the right or left route to find the Main Stage taking the big doors near the center walls.
    - VPA Black Box Theatre (138) | The first two big doors located on the right wall will take you to the Black Box.
    - VPA Art Gallery | Entering the VPA, the Art Gallery is located directly to the right.
    - Interdisciplinary Teaching Hall (108) | Down the hall on the left you can find the Interdisciplinary Teaching Hall in room 108.
    - VPA Rehearsal Hall (112) | Down the hall on the left and past the double doors, the are doors on the left wall that will take you into the Rehearsal Hall.
    - VPA Arts Studio (121) | Taking the right hallway past the double doors, all the way down the hall on the right you will find the doors to room 121.
  • Art Galleries
    - VPA | Entering the VPA, the Art Gallery is located directly to the right.
    - B12.1 | Enter building 12 and continue down the hallway till you reach the Division 1 suite. Down this hall is where the Art Gallery starts.
  • First Floor Atrium (B12.1) | Continue down the hallway until you reach the elevators between buildings 12 and 13. Take them down one floor and they'll open onto the First Floor Atrium.
  • The Multipurpose Room (B13.210) | Continue down the hallway toward buildings 12 and 13. Just past the elevators, you'll see the Multipurpose Room on your right behind glass doors.
  • East Dining and West Dining (W) | Turn right down the first long hallway you see, and follow it all the way back. Go around the big circle and head down the left hallway for East Dining (it's just to the left of Abby's, the cafeteria) or to the right hallway for West Dining. 

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