Did you know that The Ritz Theatre is one of the last historic buildings remaining in Corpus Christi? It was built in 1929 and was the first talking movie theater in the area. The Ritz was one of the finest theaters in Texas and is now best known as The Ritz Music Hall, which housed a great range of artists from Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Ray Vaughn to Metallica and Def Leppard in the 70s. Recently, PATCH, the non-profit organization behind the restoration of The Ritz, has launched a dynamic new action plan. They have published a manifesto about Corpus Christi, a "State of The Ritz" document, and a call to the community for help.
Explore The Art Museum of South Texas and see how it reflects and captures the glow of sunlight and moonlight on the edge of Corpus Christi Bay. View and admire the ground-breaking exhibits and the inventive displays that showcase exciting new works of art. There are more than 1,300 pieces in the museum's permanent collection, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, collages, mixed media, ceramics, and textiles.