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The music of greats like George Gershwin and Frank Loesser, one night of Japanese dance, and the return of one of Houston’s biggest festivals all make this week’s list of best bets.

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded two grants totaling more than $5.7 million to support the organization's Poet Laureates as well as a national alliance of organizations promoting poetry.

On Saturday, December 2, Downtown Houston+ and POST Houston hosted the dedication of Barbara Jordan Plaza and unveiled “I am Barbara Jordan,”

Apollo Chamber Players is delving into its 16th season, themed “Silenced Voices” with perhaps its most thought provoking and poignant programming yet meant to explore the historical and ongoing efforts to ban, censor and marginalize. The four-concert season is will feature world premieres and commissions, a free satellite series and Library Voyage concerts, a new album titled “Trace of Time” and the introduction of the group’s new violist Aria Cheregosha.

Norah Jones's podcast, Josh Abbott's visit, Billy Joe Shaver's statue, the Chicks' residency, Justin Townes Earle's tribute, Monaleo's rap, Nea; McCoy's pledge, Miranda Lambert's tattoo, Scott Hoying's solo release, Lizzo's commentary.