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q&aTX: Adam Garst, Flounder in Disney’s The Little Mermaid

by Elaine Krackau on September 30, 2015

Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical, The Little Mermaid made its Austin debut. The show features all of the favorite songs like “Under The Sea” and “Part of Your World” as...

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Patty Griffin Plays Paramount Centennial Celebration

by Megan Renart on September 28, 2015

Patty Griffin is in charge. She’s always been in charge, of course, with that clarion call of hers that cuts through the atmosphere. But at the Paramount on September 23rd, introducing us to her new...

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DESTRUCTO Set to Blow Up Sound Systems In Austin

by Paxton Kelly on September 17, 2015

For all of you electronic music-holics out there, who purchase VIP wristbands for music festivals like ACL months in advance or trek across the country to stand elbow-to-elbow amongst the crowds at Electric Zoo in...

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PETER PAN 360 Hooks Houston Audiences

by Autumn Rhea Carpenter on September 16, 2015

“To live is an awfully big adventure.” – J.M. Barrie, PETER PAN In today’s buzzing, texting, Photoshopped world, it’s difficult to impress youth audiences. While a strong storyline matters most, it takes more effort to...

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Witness to History – Paramount Theatre’s 100 years

by Julie Tereshchuk on September 14, 2015

As if a free street party and a concert by great singer-songwriter Patty Griffin weren't enough, Austin's Paramount Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary by adding another landmark chapter to an already storied history. Although...

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Einstein’s Relativity Tour Comes to Texas

by Elena Meredith on September 10, 2015

The year 2015 marks an important milestone in the history of physics: the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity (published November 25, 1915), which redefined human understanding of space, time and gravity....

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Plano Balloon Festival

by Elaine Krackau on September 9, 2015

It’s fitting that the largest balloon festival in Texas is hosted at none other than the Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Plano’s largest park. The first balloon took to the skies more than 200...

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What I’m Reading: The One That I Want by Marilyn Brant

by Marika Flatt on August 24, 2015

I stumbled across a new-to-me author that I really enjoy: NYT bestselling author Marilyn Brant and her Mirabelle Harbor series. A sucker for a good romance, I was originally interested because the title reminded me...

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Giveaway: Bob Schneider to Play Omni Barton Creek

by Elaine Krackau on August 20, 2015

Is there a better way to close out summer than hanging with Bob Schneider? We don't think so, and we want you to come with us! Performing at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in the...