15 Feb 10 Open Call for Nominations for 2011 Texas Medal of Arts

The Texas Cultural Trust (www.txculturaltrust.org) has announced Adair Margo, El Paso, and Alice Carrington Foultz, San Antonio/Austin, will chair the 2011 Texas Medal of Arts Awards on February 28 and March 1, in Austin, celebrating the state’s legendary artists, entertainers and art patrons, with a series of events, including a gala dinner, starstudded awards ceremony, and after-show dessert reception. Both women bring unprecedented experience to the Texas Medal of… Continue reading

Posted by: Brian South

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13 Feb 10 New Townes Van Zandt Lyrics Are On the Way

Texas music icon Townes Van Zandt “comes back to life” in new songs being released Feb. 23. Continue reading

Posted by: Sam Moore

Tags: David Broza, Texas music, Townes Van Zandt

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10 Feb 10 Miranda Lambert Ready to Start a New Tour

“Roadsise Bars and Pink Guitars” is the name of the upcoming tour by Texas music sensation Miranda Lambert. Continue reading

Posted by: Sam Moore

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09 Feb 10 Reckless Kelly CD Is Now Available

Texas music group Reckless Kelly releases their new cd today. Continue reading

Posted by: Sam Moore

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05 Feb 10 Terri Hendrix Speaks Out in Support of the Cactus Cafe

Terri Hendrix is among hundreds to speak out against the University of Texas’ decision to shut down the Cactus Cafe. Continue reading

Posted by: Sam Moore

Tags: Cactus Cafe, Terri Hendrix, Texas music

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05 Feb 10 Film Premier Focuses on Opera Singer Who Beats Discrimination

”When I Rise,” a new documentary about Barbara Smith Conrad, an opera singer who overcame racial discrimination to achieve international stardom, is an official selection of the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival.

The film, made possible by support from AT&T, will hold its world premiere as part of the internationally recognized festival in March.

“When I Rise” is the powerful story of Conrad, a gifted University of… Continue reading

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