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Para mi gente, todos ustedes pueden romper las barreras… There is no sensation as quite inconsolable as inadequacy. When does passion relinquish its power to ability? When does the desire to be great and accomplish many become comical? The reality is that there will never be enough capability to encompass lack of...

Austin City Limits completed its final day of weekend one on Sunday. The sun rose to the coolest temperatures all weekend, a welcome reprieve from the sweltering heat festival-goers had had to endure, but nowhere near cold.   Goth Babe Goth Babe kicked off the day with an energetic set. Performer Griffin...

Austin City Limits kicked off its second day to a larger crowd than the day before. This is what you missed.  Conan Gray Conan Gray was the first artist that really drew me in at the start of day two. The moody California pop star was actually raised in a small Texas town. Austin may as well be a home away from...

Austin City Limits kicked off on Friday morning to a healthy crowd.  The iconic Austin staple is back in full swing following COVID-19. However, the lineup is notably not as jaw-dropping as it has been in years prior, according to online discourse (and personal opinion). However, this is not to say that Austin City...

“To know how it ends and still begin to sing it again, as if it might turn out this time.”  We tell the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice over and over again, in different languages, in different circumstances and with different characters. Hadestown is such a story, taunting the audience to suspend their disbelief for...

“If you were to describe yourself as a child, what would you say?”  “Curious and just like ready to learn,” said Anna Esther Lopez Concepcion from across my desk, smiling as she remembered.  “I think even now, I just see myself always wanting to learn more, always curious about things. I’m definitely curious and...

The US Department of Labor brochure on Labor Day states; “This holiday originated from the American Labor Movement. It has become national because the country deems it worthy to celebrate annually with gratitude the contribution that American workers have made and continue to make to the power, wealth and...

For many people, autumn is a time of seasonal depression, loss of motivation and sense of life. When a person experiences this state for a long time, thoughts of suicide can creep in. Of course, you shouldn’t jump to this extreme solution. Therefore, at the slightest attack of the autumn blues, you better take your...

My Chemical Romance Houston “Your lyrics gave me a voice.”  “We waited for a lifetime.” These are just some of the words written across signs fans held up yesterday at the Toyota Center. My Chemical Romance filled up the stadium Tuesday night, finally performing on their reunion tour originally scheduled...

Growing up in a suburb of Houston made a trip to the city a hassle. But anytime I’d find myself there, it would most likely be to enjoy a museum day trip with my friends. If you’re from Houston, you know how beautiful the museum district is, and how nostalgic yet comforting it can feel to be there. There’s a similar...