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Texas Essentials: Carly Brasseux, Author “How To Hunt Like A Girl”

by Lisa Davis on January 27, 2020

Carly Brasseux’s hunting journey began because she fell in love with a true outdoorsman. This love fueled her desire to connect more deeply with him but, during the process, she discovered herself.  [caption id="attachment_26023" align="aligncenter"...

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Rat Pack Lounge: The Kings of Cool Sophistication Are Back in Town

by N.L. Thi-Hamrick on January 24, 2020

The Garland Civic Theatre rings in 2020 and its 52nd Season with the comedic, jukebox musical “The Rat Pack Lounge,” by James Hindman and Ray Roderick. The production boasts over 30 swinging tunes from legendary...

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Five Minutes With J. Mack Slaughter Jr., Former Boy Band Singer Turned ER Doctor

by Bob Valleau on January 22, 2020

J. Mack Slaughter Jr. is on a mission: To bring joy to young hospital patients in the DFW-area.  The Fort Worth native, now 36, recently talked to us about his hit music career, and the...

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#TXVoices: Sue Foley, Blues Musician

by Lisa Davis on January 22, 2020

“When I meet another great player, it doesn't matter whether they're black, brown, yellow, male, female, or whatever---music is about transcending all that anyhow,” says Sue Foley. The Canadian grew up mesmerized by her father’s...

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Bringing 2020 Vision to The Niceties

by Julie Tereshchuk on January 20, 2020

The latest from Austin’s spunky Jarrott Productions is an explosive discussion of race, history, privilege and social justice.  Described by The Washington Post as “a barnburner of a play… about who gets to tell the...

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Five Minutes With Dr. Harry Robinson Jr., African American Museum President, CEO

by Lisa Davis on January 20, 2020

As the African American Museum in Dallas celebrates its 45th anniversary, the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection is making a stop in the Lone Star State.  Since its opening, the African American Museum...

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#TXVoices: Kelly Sticksel, Special Effects Expert

by Lisa Davis on January 16, 2020

Kelly Sticksel is a special effects expert and knows how to turn a live show into a spectacular, awe-inspiring event. Sticksel was on his way to becoming a banker, but life had something different in...

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A Matchmaker’s Delight – Swipe Right for “Hello, Dolly!” in Texas

by Britni Rachal on January 3, 2020

Described as a “musical comedy dream,” “Hello, Dolly!” is delighting Broadway musical fans across Texas by coming soon to Austin, Fort Worth and Houston. Based on a character who—literally---wears multiple hats as a widow, a...

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Music Fan’s Last Minute Gift: Tool Concert Tickets

by Brian Maass on December 25, 2019

Stuck searching for the perfect gift to get this holiday season for a special music lover in your life? How about tickets to Tool's "Fear Inoculum" concert coming to Austin and Dallas in January?  For...