By Laura Donnelly AUSTIN, Tx. — Do you like creepy stories? An intensity that builds like a slow heat? All with a nod to dark histories in Mexico’s interior? “Mexican Gothic” reads like cinema, as in, I cannot wait until this story becomes a movie! On the cover of “Mexican Gothic,” we see a beautiful,…
Since 2013, I Live Here I Give Here has been championing nonprofits in the Austin community with their annual fundraiser, Amplify Austin. A two-day event where citizens are encouraged to give back to the community that gives us so much, and donate to some local nonprofits doing a lot of good. Though Amplify’s kickoff date,…
Last week I was invited to watch an early screening of Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, a full-length movie based on a character that was popularized over ten years ago. If I’m honest with you, I had my reservations. While I knew of the YouTube videos that inspired the movie, I was worried that…
A haunting horror, a spectacular spook, Beetlejuice is the perfect pairing of frightening and fantastic. A musical that marries the macabre of death with the hilarity of just existing. I had the absolute pleasure of attending the National Broadway Tour of Beetlejuice during Press Night at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, and I couldn’t…
Latin music superstar Sebastián Yatra will make his Austin City Limits debut on June 22, 2026, with a special taping at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Known for global hits including Tacones Rojos, Vagabundo, and Pareja del Año, Yatra has become one of the most influential voices in Latin pop. His appearance on the iconic music series marks…
By Jessica Enriquez This poem was written in the style of Jericho Brown’s Duplex. The men in my country have been taught to believe Women are property. A plot of land made for a marketable production Although the plowing makes it infertile Although the plowing makes it infertile, Women in the village light…
Based out of Los Angeles, California, Chicano Hollywood is a platform that promotes and advocates for Chicanos and Latinos in all walks of the entertainment industry. Founded by Johnny Murillo, Chicano Hollywood has been groundbreaking and has gained a large following on social media since its inception and has gained a large interest from Latino…
By Raven N. Garza AUSTIN, Tx.—It’s exciting to think about owning your own business someday. By creating a company that’s uniquely yours, you can dedicate your time towards work that you’re passionate about while surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision. Elena Flores, Founder of Sew Bonita, did just that by turning her…
SXSW is currently taking over Austin and downtown is filled with excitement as people make their way toward insightful panels, enthralling music, and star-studded premieres, myself included. I had the opportunity to watch Diane Warren: Relentless (which premieres today at SXSW) and speak with the director, Bess Kargman. The documentary follows Diane Warren, a legendary…
