HALLOWEEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 is
about Scotland’s Darkest Secret This is not just a book about witches, but about Scottish witches! And Halloween is mentioned many times. Author Allyson Shaw, who has written much about…
Mayor Watson of Austin
During a recent appearance at the Texas Tribune Festival, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson outlined his agenda for the future, and his take on politics. He pushed back against the recent…
Hers and Hers Alone
Inspired by The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart Across an ocean beach of blue, Her PTSD whistle bangs the tune against a lighthouse dull Her past reflects It’s synged It’s…
HISTORY OF IDEAS
In the history of ideas, no one stands taller than the philosopher John Locke (1632-1704). To quote from a recent book by Marco Sgarbi, Locke was persuaded that it is…
The Book of Life – a Rwandan Horror Story Turns into Hope
Humanity has been a cruel species, and some might argue we still have a long way to go until we ascend into a realm of peace and harmony. We have…
Sangeeta Kaur – A Spirited Voice of Ethereal Beauty
Think of the loveliest birdsong in the world, and the nightingale comes to mind. Since prehistoric times, birds have been granted a special place in our minds and hearts for…
French High Tea in Austin
Wait what? I thought High Tea was an English specialty! Indeed it is. However, two enterprising Mexican sisters brought a French version of the famed in-between dish the English invented…
Momix’s Alice
The Toronto-based dance company Momix made its second-ever appearance in Austin to unveil its recent production, Alice, based on the Lewis Carroll novel Alice in Wonderland, one of everyone’s favorite…
Austin Oita Festival – Where Japanese Culture Thrives
Each year, around August or September, the Austin-Oita Sister City Committee (AOSCC) holds its annual Japan Festival at the Austin Asian Cultural Center. And each year, it is packed to…
Kern & Rachmaninoff: A Magical Duo
Famed pianist Olga Kern brought the house down at the Long Centre this weekend. Her performance of the four Rachmaninoff piano concertos was a smashing way to begin the new…