Five Minutes With J. Alex Ruiz, Blacksmith & Bladesmith
J. Alex Ruiz is a self-taught blacksmith who has won top honors competing on the History Channel’s 'Forged in Fire' series. In 2014, San Antonio's Ruiz became interested in blacksmithing when he picked up a...
#MusicMonday: SXSW Lookback, Moon Taxi at Geraldine’s
Named for one of the giants of the Austin music scene, the Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt was the perfect venue for an immersive live concert series launched March 16 during SXSW. Sitting atop the buzzy...
It Couldn’t Have Happened Anywhere Else | Catching Up with Kendra Scott
Paris, New York, London, Los Angeles, Milan – the fashion houses of the world have been well established for decades. They are where trends are born and runways shine, and their command over the fashion...
“Notes From the Field” at Austin’s ZACH Theatre Strikes a Notable Chord
“Much like a flower blooming through the cracks of a parking lot” was one of the metaphors used in ZACH Theatre’s latest production to paint a picture of the struggles of certain American youth. The...
Five Minutes With Ann Johnson, Artist & Activist Behind “She Matters”
“These women matter.” Ann Johnson’s new exhibit is not just a title— it’s a statement. Her new exhibit at Texas A&M University, “She Matters,” is an opportunity for women of color to tell their stories...
“The Humans” Explores What Scares Us
The first character to take the stage in Stephen Karam’s Tony award-winning play, “The Humans,” at Houston’s Alley Theatre, says nothing for several long moments. Hesitancy pervades every tentative movement from Erik Blake (Steve Key),...
Five Minutes With Mark Cuban, Ian McCue & Shaan Patel
Entrepreneurs Mark Cuban, Ian McCue and Shaan Patel have combined their business smarts in an inspiring book that guides kids venturing into the entrepreneurial world the trio knows so well. Former Texas Lifestyle Magazine cover...
SXSW Etiquette: The Seven Deadlier Sins of SXSW
We had so much fun making a “Seven deadly sins of SXSW” list, that we thought that the theme might be applicable to other facets of the conference and Festival. So, without further ado, here...
The Best Activations at SXSW 2019 | The Seven Deadly Sins of SXSW
Every year, media titans and Interactive outlets – networks, nationally recognizable brands, movie productions and A-list personalities work overtime to craft activations that draw attention from conference attendees – to achieve peak interest from the...
