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…
THE FALL OF TROY: An Extraordinary Night of Music
On a trip to a church in London in September, I chanced upon a colourful card giving notice of a concert a few days hence. Even though it was in…
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…
Marufuku Ramen Opens in Mueller
One of the best ramen shops in San Francisco debuted in Austin a little over a month ago, Marufuku, in the Mueller district. Partners Eiichi Mochizuki and Koji Kikura, who…
Montesquieu and the Founding of America
“War, peace and international affairs: Montesquieu’s writings are essential to our understanding of America for the past 250 years.” Dr. Paul Carrese (Arizona State University) is an authority on the…
Winslow Homer in London
While not well known amongst the public of American anymore, Winslow Homer was considered one of this country’s great artists at his death in 1910. It is safe to say…
Frostbites in Austin
Frostbites, a cabaret-style homage to the Christmas holidays, is better than tonic water with orange juice. Maybe even better than eggnog. The performance by Alchemy Theatre is preceded by numerous…
A Holiday Delight in Georgetown
The classic 1942 film Holiday Inn can now be seen live in its musical theatre version at Georgetown Palace Theatre. There is no better treat to usher in the Christmas…
Faith Healer: a psychodrama
Well, what to say? I just saw a play that has, over the years since it debuted in 1979, showcased some of the finest actors of our times. After 2…
Farkhad Khudyev, an Artist of Extraordinary Ability
On November 19, at the Lake Travis High School Performing Arts Center, the All-Region High School Orchestra performed with the outstanding conductor Farkhad Khudyev, a gifted musician recognized worldwide. Kyudyev…