Local PBS Stations throughout the great state of Texas will premiere a new travel show called “The Daytripper”
After a successful launch in Austin last fall, not only will the show return to Austin’s PBS station KLRU this fall for its second season, it will also celebrate a spring premiere in these markets:


College Station on KAMU: Saturdays at 8 p.m. beginning April 3

Killeen on KNCT: Saturdays at 3 p.m. beginning April 10

Waco on KWBU: Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 p.m. beginning April 18

Houston on Houston PBS: Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. beginning May 1

Dallas on KERA: Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning May 1

Corpus Christi on KEDT: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Fridays at 11:30 p.m. beginning June 14

San Antonio on KLRN: Sundays at 1:30 p.m. beginning July 4

Amarillo on KACV: Tuesdays at 8 p.m. beginning July 6

Midland on Basin PBS: Date and time are pending

Lubbock on KTXT: Date and time are pending

Grammy®-Nominated electro trio, The Bama Boyz, produce Beyoncè's latest single 'Why dont' you love me' and claim:
‘This song almost didn't happen!’
On Tuesday, May 4, an internet frenzy erupted when Beyoncé surprised fans by personally releasing her latest video “Why Don’t You Love Me”. The video received over 1.5 million combined views within the first 60 hours and was a trending Twitter topic during its debut. What’s also just as unexpected and interesting as the video’s release is the unexpected producers of the song and their story of how the song came to be.

SuperLiteBike to release debut album
Away We Go
A local favorite in the world’s Live Music Capital, the members of SuperLiteBike have captured their infamous live energy in their soon-to-be released debut album, Away We Go. The band will celebrate with an official album release party on Thursday, May 13 at The Parish in Austin.


Location: The Parish, Austin, TX
Time: Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $7 in advance, can be purchased at www.theparishaustin.com ($10 at the door)

Austin artist Zeale to release EP
Zeale's EP release party "The Robot Parade" at Beauty Bar will officially launch the EP entitled Robot Radio

Austin, TX - 9:00pm

The Texas Tornados to perform LIVE for Global Zone Music Festival
The Texas Tornados perform LIVE for the Global Zone Music Festival in Videoranch3D is taking place at 2 p.m. CST. This real-time performance will be attended by a worldwide virtual audience via Videoranch3d – a 3D virtual world on the Internet.

2:00pm CST

The Texas Tornados to perform SXSW showcase at Kenny Dorham's Backyard
The Texas Tornados will perform an official SXSW showcase at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard located at 1106 E. 11th Street. The Tornados hit the stage at 10 p.m. All SXSW-credentialed media are invited. Please RSVP to the email below if you plan to attend.

Austin, TX - 10:00pm

France Rocks Austin at Klub Krucial
The French bureauexport assists the French music industry to develop its artists internationally, in all musical genres. This month--in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in New York and Houston along with IODA--the bureauexport will present FRANCE ROCKS AUSTIN, a special showcase of unique French artists during the SXSW music convention, America’s major music industry gathering.

Austin, TX - noon-6:00pm

The Texas Tornados to perform live on KGSR
The Texas Tornados will perform live at 9 a.m. on KGSR broadcasting live from the lobby lounge of the Four Seasons Hotel.

Austin, TX

The Texas Tornadoes are back with their first release in over a decade: Esta Bueno
The ultimate Tex-Mex super group is back - Augie Meyers and Flaco Jiménez reunite with the son of Doug Sahm, Shawn Sahm in a new recording that includes five previously unreleased vocal performances from the legendary Freddy Fender.

United States

Inner Me Studios in Midtown will host an Open House to celebrate Grand Opening and benefit Soles4Souls: Project Haiti
Inner Me Studios, located at 617 Richmond Avenue, will host an Open House benefiting Soles4Souls: Project Haiti.  There will be live demonstrations of their creative fitness classes including Pole Dancing Aerobics, Belly Dancing and Stiletto Fit.  Guests are asked to bring a pair of lightly used athletic shoes to donate.  Bowl Café will provide hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment will be provided by Elroy Boogie.

Houston, TX

Press Conference Announces Bernar Venet Monumental Sculpture Exhibition in
Hermann Park
A press conference will be held to announce the official opening of a nine-month exhibition of sculptures by the internationally acclaimed artist, Bernar Venet.

Houston, TX - 3:30pm
Artist Reception to follow 4-6:30pm

Grounded In Music Fundraiser
New Grounded in Music board member, Patty Griffin, to perform with Jack Ingram and Scott Miller

Tickets can be purchased online at www.austintheathre.org (**Sold Out**)

Austin, TX - 7:00pm

Monumental Sculpture Exhibition of Works by Bernar Venet
The Texas-French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA) will unveil a nine-month exhibition of sculptures by the internationally acclaimed French artist, Bernar Venet. Houston will join the ranks of over 20 other international cities including Paris, Brussels, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, New York, and Chicago to host a Bernar Venet exhibition.

Houston, TX

Press conference to announce Bernar Venet Exhibit
A press conference will be held to announce the official installation of Bernar Venet's exhibition in Hermann Park


Houston, TX 11:00am

Landscape photographer receives grand for exhibition
Libbie Masterson will install her photographc exhibition of STILL, which will showcase the remote areas of West Texas


Houston, TX 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighelena to display latest collection
Austin jewelry designer Leigh elena Navarro will showcase her latest collection at Solid Gold Boutique and Day Spa in Austin, Texas.


Austin, TX 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighelena trunk show at 13 Celsius Wine Bar
Leigh Elena Navarro will reveal her latest collection just in time for the holiday season. The unvieling will be held at 13 Celsius and will have an array of handcrafted pieces for purchase.


Houston, TX 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Omar Angel Perez opens his home for the holidays
Houston-based artist and self-taught wood sculptor will open his exquisite studio home for an open house event - “Studio and Stilett‘O’s” - to showcase the architectural masterpiece he and his wife Katharine co-designed along with his coveted Stilett“O” sculptures.


Houston, TX 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New fall exhibit by Joseph Marioni
Wade Wilson Art is pleased to announce a special exhibit of new paintings in red and blue by Joseph Marioni. The exhibit will showcase the artist's exploration of color and light in a work.


Houston, TX 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Crossing Togo to release one of this year's best local albums
Houston-based musical duo Crossing Togo will release their debut album "Of Love, Scorn & Insecurity" at McGonigel's Mucky Duck.


Houston, TX 7:30pm

L'heure bleue opens at Wade Wilson ART
Wade Wilson is pleased to announce the opening of the gallery's first solo exhibit of new works by Michael Crowder.


Houston, TX 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Jill Moser: Sixteen Street opens at Wade Wilson Art
Wade Wilson is pleased to announce the opening of the gallery's second one-artist exhibit of new works by Jill Moser. Sixteen Street comprises a suite of sixteen new drawings and three paintings.


Houston, TX 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Grammy® winning artist Gloria Gaynor to re-release "I Will Survive"
Disco legend and Grammy® winning artist, Gloria Gaynor, will re-release on of the most popular disco songs of all time as part of the song's 30th anniversary celebration.


Worldwide

Artist Reception at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft for Omar Angel Perez: Stilett“O”s
Omar Angel Perez will celebrate the opening of his exhibition entitled Stilett”O”s at the Craft Center. The impossibly sexy shoe sculptures are constructed of turned wood and accents such as band saw blades, snakeskin, leather, feathers and Swarovski Crystals. The exhibit remains on view through October 25.


Houston, TX 5:30pm - 8:00pm

The Daze releases Straightjacket Hymns at Antone’s
The Daze will release their multifarious debut album, Straightjacket Hymns, on August 27. Prior to that on August 14, the band and their song, “Blizzard Woman Blues,” will be on the big screen in the upcoming feature film, “Bandslam,” scheduled to hit theatres nationwide on August 14. Members Evan Butts (guitar/vocals), Chris Ritchie (bass), and Aaron Lemke (drums/percussion) will celebrate the release with a performance at Austin’s legendary Antone’s Nightclub on August 27.


Austin, TX 7:30pm

Kristine Mills Austin album launch party at Copa Bar and Grill for bossanovafied
Jazz Darling Kristine Mills will celebrate her release with an intimate performance at Copa Bar and Grill. In the Buzios Room, Mill and her “Austin Band” will illustrate her most personal composition live.


Austin, TX 8:00pm

Wendy Wagner takes the Qwerkys™ to Japan :: Artist Reception
Houston-based artist Wendy Wagner takes her beloved, whimsical paintings and Qwerkys™ to Japan. Gallery Trinity, located at 9-6-19-1F Akasaka in the Roppongi district of central Tokyo, will display the latest collection of Wagner’s paintings as well as her soft sculpture line, the Qwerkys™. The exhibit opens Tuesday, June 2 and will remain on view until Saturday, June 20.


Tokyo, Japan 6:00pm - 8:00pm