This was their first live podcast of the show IMO featuring Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson. They will for most podcasts invite a guest. Today the special guest was Dr. Laurie Santos of Yale University Psychology department and host of The Happiness Lab. The topic was transforming despair […]
The Slavic film Surviving Earth, written and directed by Thea Gajić and featuring Belgrade actor Slavko Sobin, premiered at SXSW to critical acclaim. It’s captivating dramatization biopic unravels the life of an addict and how the fallout effects loved ones on all levels. It takes place in Bristol, England, where the […]
During SXSW, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Keith Gildart, a leading authority on the UK working class and the role of music in its culture. Gildart is professor of Labour and Social History at the University of Wolverhampton. Our discussion at the UK House on 6th Street in […]
Photo: Jay Duplass and Richard Linklater For 25 years, the Texas Film Awards have honored the creative visionaries who put Texas on the cinematic map. Hosted by the Austin Film Society (AFS), the annual event recognizes filmmakers, actors, and industry pioneers who have shaped the state’s dynamic film scene.trailblazers, actors, and other important […]
It is disheartening to learn that Spectrum Theatre Company, one of Austin’s most significant and vibrant theatrical organizations, has remained a hidden gem for over twenty years. This could be because the company produces only one or two shows annually. I find it puzzling how they manage to keep their […]
What comes to mind when you hear the word tango? Tango music has been closely linked to its traditional forms, characterized by dramatic rhythms, distinctive melodies, and an unmistakable longing that captures the passionate, often melancholic culture of Buenos Aires. Audiences generally expect to hear the iconic orchestration of the […]
Austin Shakespeare has been a cornerstone of the city’s performing arts scene for nearly four decades, offering audiences a mix of classical works and bold, contemporary productions. What began as a modest endeavor—a free Shakespeare in the Park series—has blossomed into a dynamic and eclectic theater company with year-round performances, […]
On the opening night of the Filigree Theatre’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the audience was tense with anticipation. Smoke filled the small space, and as the audience padded to their seats, which were set in a semicircle with a row in between for the actors to make a path through, they […]
Classical music has long been perceived as a domain of quiet, formal concert halls, where hushed reverence and stiff seating dominate the experience. But a groundbreaking approach in Austin is challenging these norms, weaving high artistic quality with social connection to create a vibrant, engaging atmosphere for a new generation […]
Pamela and Kevin Hart, an iconic couple empowering jazz vocalists by entertaining Austin audiences with the best female jazz musicians, have done it again. The holiday concert that took place on December 8 at Chez Zee featured Swanda Birch has graced the stage with Kris Kristofferson, amongst others), Pamela Hart, […]
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