It’s Good to be King in ‘Kong: Skull Island’
Take an island inhabited by colossal perversions of nature and add character actors. Such is the hearty recipe for "Kong: Skull Island." It's really an ingenious move, considering the characters are essentially walking traits, so...
Keeping SXSW Funky With Mama K & The Shades
Mama K & The Shades are definitely a local must-see with their jazz-soul-R&B-funk combo of high-energy sound of a 10-piece band you have to see to believe. If you’re a night owl, catch them on...
‘An American in Paris’ – A Visual Feast in Houston
“An American in Paris” made its debut at Theater Under the Stars and Houston audiences were in for a treat. The love story adapted from the 1951 movie has been revamped from the original version...
‘Logan’ Cuts Deep
The title says it all. This isn't "Wolverine: Excessively Dramatic Subtitle." This is "Logan": the story of a man and his name. It's the year 2029 and the word, "superhero," has become passé. But that's okay,...
The Ultimate SXSW Guide: Tips From a Serial Adventurer
Whether you’ve traveled hundreds of miles to attend or spent a month’s rent to spring for that Platinum Badge, odds are you’ve been planning this musical odyssey for months now. With the big shindig finally...
The Peterson Brothers Put Their Stamp On The Future Of Blues.
The first time I meet The Peterson Brothers, life just dealt them a pair of crushing blows. That morning, their father lost his cousin; a man he says was always more like a brother to...
How To Create The Best SXSW Interactive Schedule
Every March finds me drooling over Austin’s South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festivals (SXSW). Oh, I love a good conference! Over the years, I’ve developed a few tricks to craft an...
How Dana Younger Makes A Solid Stand
When I went to Dana Younger’s recent exhibit at the Dimension Gallery on Austin’s eastside, I had no idea what to expect. One of the best things about art is letting go of any preconceived...
Learning From Prima Ballerina Joy Womack
Renowned prima ballerina Joy Womack, 23, brought her skills and technique to a master class at Texas Metropolitan Ballet in Killeen in January. The California native was the first American female soloist with the Bolshoi...
