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Blogging the Cliburn (First Round, Day 2)
Even with the appearance of Clayton Stephenson at the start of this morning, I can still count the number of Black pianists I’ve seen...
Blogging the Cliburn (First Round, Day 1)
Hello there. I’m back covering the Van Cliburn Competition for the sixth time. I will be covering most of the early rounds from home,...
Recap: Here to Stay at Tulips FTW
In the middle of a long and heavy week (or year, for that matter) joy found an outlet at Tulips FTW The Here to...
New Mural Commemorates the Cliburn’s 60th Anniversary
Visit Cliburn.org for details about the upcoming piano competition.
Streaming Review: The Fallout
I swear, I wasn’t looking for a movie about school shootings. I just wanted something to pass the time on my flight back into...
The ‘Pro-Life’ Party of Death
If there was ever a time when the sycophantic aims of the NRA and Republican Party were on full display, this is that week.
Just...
The Fascinating History of Gambling in Texas
The Lone Star State is famous for standing out strong and tall among the fifty states. For those who know — and love —...
Abortion Fundraiser at Tulips Tomorrow/Wednesday
Here to Stay will host a benefit show/market at Tulips FTW from 6 to 11pm tomorrow (Wed).
People can peruse art from 20 different vendors,...
Mediocrity Burning
Two heavyweight Williams of Western lit walk into a bar.
The more prominent — William Shakespeare, still a household name centuries after his time —...
