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‘Hadestown’ to open in Austin Jan. 11

Kevyn Morrow and Morgan Siobhan Green in the “Hadestown” North American Tour. Photo by T. Charles Erickson

‘Hadestown’ to open in Austin Jan. 11

Kevyn Morrow plays as Hades in “Hadestown.” Photo courtesy of Broadway in Austin

‘Hadestown’ to open in Austin Jan. 11

Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:00am

How can a story so hopeless as the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice possibly deliver a message of hope? For those unfamiliar with the story, it goes something like this: Orpheus and Eurydice are in love, yet on their wedding day, Eurydice is fatally bitten by a snake. Distraught, Orpheus goes into the Underworld to plead with Hades and Persephone to see his bride released back to the living world.

2021 Year of the Hardy Hibiscus was a sensational hit
2021 Year of the Hardy Hibiscus was a sensational hit

Summerific Holy Grail hibiscus grows alongside a path leading to a cluster of tropical bananas and elephant ears. Photo by Norman Winter

2021 Year of the Hardy Hibiscus was a sensational hit

Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:00am

The Garden Guy would like to officially declare 2022 ‘Encore Year of the Hardy Hibiscus.’ I don’t know how the National Garden Bureau judges the success of any particular year’s celebration, but I am feeling Summerific French Vanilla helped Old Norm hit it out of the park in 2021.

Heavy Mellow

Everett Romano, a.k.a Heavy Mellow, in his element, working in the studio with fellow musician YNGJSH, who produces music for Ariana Grande. Photo by Takeshi Kudo

Heavy Mellow: Former Rattler turned multi-platinum music producer got his start right here

Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:00am

You may not know Heavy Mellow (yet), but you have definitely heard his music. The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated music producer has worked with some of the most recognizable names in the music industry today — from Roddy Ricch to the Jonas Brothers, and many more in between.

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Sharing your goals for the year with others whom you respect may improve your chances of sticking to them, according to a student in the Journal of Applied Psychology. Photo from Metro Creative

Self-improvement strategies to make resolutions a reality

Sun, 01/02/2022 - 4:00am

Self-improvement is at the heart of the majority of New Year’s resolutions. Individuals resolving to read more or live a more active lifestyle or travel are all attempting better themselves.

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The Temptations was named one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine. Photo by Jay Gilbert

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The Four Tops is considered one of the most significant R&B groups in the country. Photo by Phil Rosenthal

The Temptations and the Four Tops to co-headline at Bass Concert Hall

Sun, 01/02/2022 - 4:00am

Legendary groups The Temptations and The Four Tops will play Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of their Texas Welcomes Series, tickets for this co-headlining show are currently available to the public. For more information, visit texasperformingarts.org.

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