Space City Sound, Houston’s award-winning all-voices a cappella chorus, is thrilled to announce its 10-year anniversary concert, Lightyear 10, on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. This special event will showcase a decade of musical excellence with a diverse repertoire of a cappella music, promising an unforgettable experience for all.
Under the dynamic direction of Patrick McAlexander, Space City Sound has captivated audiences with their unique interpretations and exceptional vocal blend. The chorus, proudly ranked 10th in the World at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2024 International Barbershop Chorus competition, will present their signature “Space City Sound” with a variety of songs, including the exhilarating Broadway hits “Opening Up” from Waitress The Musical and “When I Grow Up” from Matilda The Musical, as well as the jazz pop classic, “Don’t Know Why,” made famous by the incomparable Norah Jones.
Adding extra sparkle to the celebration, Space City Sound is delighted to welcome special guests: the internationally renowned a cappella quartet. Smoke Ring!
Hailing from New York City, their take on four-part a cappella earned them an impressive 9th in the World at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Quartet competition. “We couldn’t be more proud to share the stage with an electric and innovative quartet like Smoke Ring,” says Director, Patrick McAlexander. “Space City Sound and Smoke Ring share a kinship, as both ensembles are blazing their own trails in the blossoming world of mixed barbershop harmony.”
Audiences will have two opportunities to experience this spectacular anniversary concert on Saturday, June 7th, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Both shows will be held at the University of Houston Student Center Theater, located at 4455 University Dr #103/203, Houston, TX 77204.
Parking
We recommend parking in the Welcome Center Garage located at 4400 University Drive. You can access the visitor entrance from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, and visitor parking is on the 3rd and 4th floor. Please note University of Houston does not validate parking.
Please be aware that University Drive—from MLK Boulevard to the E. Cullen Building—will be completely closed to all vehicular traffic through 2026.
How This Affects Our Event
Most direct access points via University Drive will be unavailable. Traffic and parking adjustments may delay guest arrivals, especially during peak times. Signage and barricades will be in place, potentially causing confusion for first-time visitors.
Directions
You can access campus via Wheeler Avenue at Entrance 6, or MLK Blvd., then use the access road between the Welcome Center North and South Garages to reach the Welcome Center Garage.
University of Houston encourages the use of Text-to-Pay parking: https://uh.edu/parking/visitor/texttopay.php
Lastly, please know that walking distances may be longer than usual, and we suggest arriving early to allow time for parking and wayfinding.
