Whatever the struggle, the ache, restlessness or the big question, the solution is always to do one manageable thing. Today, it might be to step out into the sunshine. Tomorrow, it might be telling a story while stretching your legs. Soon, you will be hiking, ticking off the miles and milestones without ever gasping for breath.

This is how Urban Paths began – with one woman walking through big transitions and realizing that she was on the road to a whole new life. Today, through Urban Paths, walking wellness coach Laura Conely guides clients of all ages, abilities and fitness levels to take their own first (and fiftieth and 5,000th) steps.

AFA (American Festival for the Arts) was founded to break down the barriers that exist in music education. We value creativity, individuality, collaboration, and openness and strive to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We are an educational greenhouse where differing ideas, perspectives, and experiences take root and flourish.

AFA welcomes everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, or physical appearance. We acknowledge the impact of systemic racism, discrimination, and injustice in our community. The absence of bias is insufficient for a healthy organization, and we resolve to be intentionally anti-bias and anti-racist.

For over three decades, AFA has inspired thousands of Houstonians through music and will continue to evolve as an organization in order to remain impactful. Read more about the History of AFA.