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Celebrating a Texas Life & Legacy: “The Buddy Holly Story”

by N.L.Thi-Hamrick on January 31, 2019

“The Buddy Holly Story” is a must-see! Nimble fingers with a lanky frame, power chords on a legendary Fender Strat, and iconic horned-rimmed spectacles: witness the timeless Lubbock-born man behind the music in the award-winning...

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Five Minutes With Shy Beast, Austin’s Genre-Defying Band

by Rhonda Jenkins on January 30, 2019

It was a winning and productive end to 2018 for Shy Beast. Once called MCG after the lead singer and creative catalyst, Mariclaire "MC" Glaeser, the band’s new branding more adequately represents the deep connections...

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Baked with Heart: Broadway’s ‘Waitress’ in Austin

by Britni Rachal on January 21, 2019

One of the only musicals to be produced by a team of all women, Waitress is making a stop in Austin January 22-27 at Bass Concert Hall. This empowering show, which has received rave reviews,...

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Sounds of Turkuaz: a Little R&B, Psychedelia & a Whole Lotta Funk

by Lisa Davis on January 21, 2019

With a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and individual personalities, the vibrant and explosive funk music of Turkuaz is winning over fans and critics alike. Since hitting the music scene in 2011, the Brooklyn-based nine-piece ensemble...

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BowiElvis Fest Celebrates Rock Icon Birthdays In Houston and Austin

by Julie Bonnin on January 10, 2019

On the Saturday before Elvis and David Bowie’s shared birthday, Pecos Hank wailed his fast-paced version of “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” then segued seamlessly into “Suffragette City,” and people dressed as Ziggy Stardust, Princess Leia...

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A Comical Perspective on the Holiday Hustle: Santaland Diaries at Austin’s ZACH Theatre

by Britni Rachal on December 20, 2018

Back for a second year, and with a new elf, The Santaland Diaries has a new look and new showtimes. The play is showing through December 30 on the Whisenhunt stage at ZACH Theatre. A...

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A Film for the Modern Family: Austin-Inspired “Time Trap”

by Lisa Davis on December 12, 2018

Once you’ve decked the halls, trimmed the tree and located the Elf’s newest hiding spot, kick back, relax and share a family movie night with an Austin-inspired, science fiction film. Set and filmed in Austin,...

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The Pink Parachute Project: Recasting Resilience

by Margaret Richards on December 12, 2018

Texas is known for its resilience, strength and sharpshooters. Throughout the Lone Star state’s history, Texas women have become recognized and renowned for these traits. Now, photographer Teodora Pogonat follows in their footsteps. Through January...

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Five Minutes With Hailey Sandoz, Entertainer, Fiddler, Singer, Composer & Texan

by Bob Valleau on December 11, 2018

Hailey Sandoz is a Texas-bred musician who follows a less-trodden path amongst millennials. Her music is rooted in western swing, bluegrass, jazz and Celtic music. This remarkable young musician captures the attention of audiences, young...