The 30th annual South by Southwest Music Festival takes place March 15-20 in Austin, Texas. First Lady Michelle Obama will give the opening keynote at SXSW Music.
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Interview: Lonnie Angle of Dance-Pop Duo Cardiknox
Interview with Lonnie Angle of dance-pop duo Cardiknox on her band's current tour, writing/recording a debut album, signing with a major label, shooting music videos, and plans for the rest of 2016.
Read More »NYBG Orchidelirium: Orchid Intrigue And The Deadly Quest For Extraordinary Profits
"Orchidelirium" is a bedazzling, live horticultural spectacular, a sterling exhibition to celebrate the NYBG's 125th Anniversary.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Therese Makes a Tapestry’ By Alexandra S.D. Hinrichs and Illustrated by Renee Graef
'Therese Makes a Tapestry' is a wonderful reader; the Illustration is beautiful and the history takes you to a time long gone. This work is a true treasure for your child’s library.
Read More »Theater/Cabaret Review (NYC): D’yan Forest in ‘A Broad Abroad’
In Forest's sure hands, comedy, storytelling, and song flow together into a wave of warmhearted, dirty-minded, unexpurgated humanity.
Read More »Lamenting the Lack of Presidential Timber in Presidential Race
The only “timber” I can associate with the current crop of presidential wannabees is the sound of falling trees.
Read More »Music Review: Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra – ‘Back Home’
'Back Home' is top of the line big band Latin Jazz.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Bridging the Gap from Soldier to Civilian’ by Michael Bluemling, Jr.
New book, 'Bridging the Gap from Soldier to Civilian,' aids soldiers in making successful transition into being civilians.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Rimbaud in New York’
Brimming with a studied outrageousness, and brushed with sentiment, the show takes a sidelong look at the pretentiousness of downtown artsiness, while reminding us – or introducing us to – the French force of nature who provoked the spirits of so many 20th century creatives.
Read More »San Antonio Cinefestival Review: ‘Los Punks: We Are All We Have’
Angela Boatwright's vibrant documentary chronicles the thriving backyard punk scene in Los Angeles.
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