Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also loves helping others to discover Houston’s rich culture. PS – Sam also contributes to Outsmart

December 31, 2019 – Tony DeSare Does Sinatra His Way At Houston Symphony
December 26, 2019 – Expect A Grand Performance With Whitney Houston Tribute Artist
November 29, 2019 – Symphony’s World Premiere Ad Astra
November 26, 2019 – Downtown District Gets Jingle With It
November 12, 2019 – Houston Chamber Choir Keeps It Close To Home In By Local
November 8, 2019 – ROCO’s Newest Premiere Shows Life’s Thorns And Roses
November 5, 2019 – The Empire Strikes Back Summons Inner Musicians, Film Buffs
October 18, 2019 – Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen Spill The Tea During Upcoming Visit
October 9, 2019 – stARTup Art Fair Makes Debut In Houston
September 24, 2019 – ROCO Rocks Classical Music, World Premieres In 15th Season Kickoff
August 30, 2019 – Rap + Orchestra = Common Thought
August 7, 2019 – Anne Frank’s Tale Lives On In Chamber Music Format
July 5, 2019 – Get Your Sin On With Sunday School-Themed Second Sunday Revival
July 3, 2019 – Fall In Love With The Music Of Selena
June 19, 2019 – Pride Month: Putting the G in LGBT
June 18, 2019 – Pride Month: Putting the B in LGBT
June 17, 2019 – LGBT Parade Marks 50 Years of Liberation
June 12, 2019 – Pride Month: Putting the T in LGBT
June 4, 2019 – Houston Symphony’s POPS 2019-20 Season: Mostly Same Recipe; New Flavorful Additions
May 21, 2019 – Houston Symphony Gives Its Regards To The Best Of Broadway
May 8, 2019 – Budding Talent, Vibrant Space Amplify Classical Music With ECHO
May 2, 2019 – Visit The Red Planet With SPA’s Exploring Mars
April 23, 2019 – Dining Out For Life Raises Forks To Increase HIV/AIDS Support
April 12, 2019 – Opera:
Bright Bottles‘ World Premiere Spotlights Vulnerability, Materialism
April 11, 2019 – Art Car Parade Puts Wheels In Motion For Creative Minds, Upcoming Artists
April 4, 2019 – Aerosol Artists Transform Downtown For One-Night-Only Adventure
March 19, 2019 – Scheme-Free College Admissions: Use These Tips To Up The Chances (While Not Getting Arrested)
March 13, 2019 – Doing The Most: Hater’s Roast Delivers Heaping Serving Of Sass
March 7, 2019 – Singer Susan Graham Belts French Lyrics, But She’s A Texas Gal At Heart
February 27, 2019 – Houston Symphony Program Continues With Former Music Director, While Scheduled Violinist is Replaced
February 27, 2019 – AIDS Walk Houston Turns The Big 3-0 And Still Keeps Marching
January 30, 2019 – If You Don’t Succeed? National Geographic Has Answers