True Crime Meets Rock: LIZZIE the Musical Slashes Into Austin This Summer

by Leean Vargas on June 30, 2025

The axe-swinging story of Lizzie Borden takes the stage in this fierce, all-women rock musical — back in Austin for a limited run July 11-20, 2025. Get ready Austin, cause this summer you're about to...

Texas Music Roundup: 3 Texas Artists You Need to Know This Summer

by Marika Flatt on June 24, 2025

From soulful songwriting to high-energy Zydeco, these Texas artists are making waves across the Lone Star State and beyond. Whether they’re playing local stages or bringing their sound to national audiences, each musician brings something...

Shakespeare in the Park: Othello in Dallas

by Britni Rachal on June 23, 2025

Grab a picnic and head out to Shakespeare in the Park. Othello and The Importance of Being Earnest are showing at Samuel-Grande Amphitheatre in Dallas through July 20, 2025. A Dallas tradition, now in Season...

Beyond the Stage: How Mikki Daniel Balances Music, Horses and Historical Fiction

by Bob Valleau on June 12, 2025

Multiple award-winning Mikki Daniel is a remarkable figure in the world of Western and country music whose roots run deep into the golden era of the 1940s.    Swing artist and country singer-songwriter, Mikki Daniel,...

Go Wild for National Zoo Month: 5 Texas Zoos to Visit with Your Family

by Minnie Payne on June 9, 2025

June is National Zoo Month – celebrate by visiting your favorite zoo. Summer is the perfect time to explore the wild wonders of Texas. With 29 zoos and aquariums across the state, there’s no shortage...

Dierks Bentley Kicks Off Broken Branches Tour with a Bang at the Moody Center

by Brian Maass on June 3, 2025

Dierks Bentley lit up the Moody Center on May 29 as he kicked off his much-anticipated Broken Branches Tour in Austin.  The night was a high-energy celebration of Bentley’s signature blend of classic country and...

Dallas International Film Festival unveils new documentaries – Willie Nelson: King of the Roadies, A Night in West Texas, and More!

by Britni Rachal on May 30, 2025

Willie Nelson: King of the Roadies is just one of the headliners that debuted at this year’s Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF). [caption id="attachment_48330" align="aligncenter" width="1545"] Courtesy photo[/caption] Highlighting the world’s oldest roadie (a person...

Texas Roots, Global Stage: Jason Lake Leads Complexity Gaming into Counter-Strike’s Austin Showdown

by Reagan Love on May 29, 2025

When the Moody Center lights up June 19 to 22, Austin will become the epicenter for one of the largest esports events ever hosted in the United States. The sold out playoffs for Counter-Strike 2...

The Anime Effect: Crunchyroll’s Must-Listen Podcast for Anime Fans in 2025

by Leean Vargas on May 24, 2025

Calling all anime fans! This one’s for you. If you’ve ever bonded with friends over anime — whether in school, online, or during weekend festivities — The Anime Effect will hit all the right spots. ...