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#MusicMonday: Old Time Bob Seger Bids Farewell to Austin

by Brian Maass on May 13, 2019

My first exposure to the music of Bob Seger was while driving to Manor with my Dad. When the unmistakable piano intro of “Old Time Rock & Roll” would come on the radio, we would...

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Celina Garden Club Presents ‘Beyond The Garden Gates’

by Lisa Davis on May 8, 2019

With spring in full bloom, garden tours are popping up all over Texas. One of the must-see gardening events in north Texas is the Celina Garden Tour. On June 8, the Celina Garden Club hosts...

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KAABOO Texas: Unique Music, Entertainment & Art Experience in Dallas

by Brian Maass on May 7, 2019

As the calendar changes to May, the excitement over summer concerts and festivals begins to rise, as fans count down to the likes of Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. In Texas, though,...

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#MusicMonday: The Powell Brothers, Texas Country Musicians

by Lisa Davis on May 6, 2019

Hurricane Harvey is no match for The Powell Brothers’ dedication and tenacity when it comes to making music and lighting up the stage. The Houston-based Country-Americana band features brothers Taylor Powell on lead vocals and...

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See Stunning Miss Saigon at Houston Hobby Center

by Julie Bonnin on May 2, 2019

Stacie Bono plays Ellen, the wife left behind by an American soldier during the Vietnam War in the new national touring company of Cameron Mackintosh’s Broadway revival, Miss Saigon. It’s a challenging role, to say...

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A Broadway Classic Revived: “Cats” Makes a Stop in Austin

by Britni Rachal on May 2, 2019

Now featuring updated design, direction and choreography for a new generation to enjoy, one of the biggest hits of theatrical history is making a stop in Austin May 7-12. Composed by the iconic Andrew Lloyd...

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CineMarfa Film Festival, Focus on Experience

by Lisa Davis on May 1, 2019

Returning for its ninth year, this weekend’s CineMarfa Film Festival brings rarely screened, artist-made cinema to light in Far West Texas. Positioned between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park, Marfa is a small...

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Five Minutes With Harper Grace, Country Music Rising Star

by Bob Valleau on April 30, 2019

At 11, Harper Grace was known as "The Anthem Girl." The young Texan received national criticism and death threats when her video went viral over her off-key rendition of our national anthem at a soccer...

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“Matilda The Musical” Brings Girl-Power to Austin’s ZACH Theatre

by Lisa Davis on April 29, 2019

“Matilda The Musical” is an uplifting, captivating tale filled with inspiration, kindness, humor, karma and, best of all, girl-power moments. Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and several unforgettable stars, “Matilda” is a joyous...