A New Zealand Butter Revolution
About a month ago, while shopping at Central Market North Lamar, I came across a sampling of New Zealand butter from the Lewis Road Creamery. I tasted this creamy (truth…
How Hollywood Channels Information about Health, Safety, and Security
The Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) is part of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s program. It provides the entertainment industry with accurate, updated, vetted information on health, safety, and…
A Chat with Executive Producer and Showrunner J.J. Duncan
The 12th annual ATX TV Festival has ended, but some people leave a lasting impression and linger on. So is the case with J.J. Duncan. She’s an Executive Producer and…
A Chat with Matt Selman, Executive Producer & Writer of The Simpsons
Who doesn’t love The Simpsons? America’s longest-running social satirical sitcom. I sat down with Executive Producer and Writer, Matt Selman and his wife Renee Ridgeley to discuss his long running…
Admiral McRaven: On Education
Four-star Admiral William McRaven was back in a familiar venue. Six years ago, he was interviewed by Mark Updegrove, President of the LBJ Foundation here in Austin. The interview took…
Fly Culture
Fly Culture opened its doors to an enthusiastic melange of “fly culture” admirers, shoppers, friends, and artists. The eclectic and first in Austin, stylish shop for hip-hop culture includes a…
Hopfields – Slightly French and a Little Extra
It’s been over five years since I ate at Hopfields. Located on Guadalupe bordering on the northern part of the UT area, sits a cozy little restaurant one can easily…
Trail of Lights ends tonite
It’s been a difficult week for Austin’s Trail of Lights. Wet conditions closed it one night, and severe cold closed it last night. It started this year on a very…
Evanovich: Not Literary, but Famous
“I always wanted to be rich and famous, and I am!” Janet Evanovich was anything but subtle in her appearance at the Texas Book Festival, where she declared “I think…
Pride Night at Trail of Lights
In addition to December 21st being the inaugural PRIDE Specialty Night, Austin Trail of Lights is hosting a PRIDE Holiday Party on Dec 21. PRIDE Party ticket holders will gain…