The SXSW Conference is a prime example of how industry members, artists, and filmmakers from all parts of the earth can introduce their own lives and experiences to others living halfway across the globe.       Every year, more and more people from around the world come to Austin […]

With this issue’s spotlight on SXSW (pronounced south by southwest), a little history on this Austin festival should be mentioned.    A new documentary directed by Alan Berg, owner of an Austin based film production company and a faculty member of the University of Texas School of Journalism, premiered […]

The panels of the 2011 SXSW Film Festival brought together some of the best and most knowledgeable members of the filmmaking and media industry. During the presentations, the panelists shared their own experiences and expert advice with aspiring filmmakers.   An informative panel, titled Marketing Your Movie: Making a Great […]

This year’s SXSW Film Festival received hundreds of submissions from individuals eager to showcase their talent and creativity, and after much deliberation by a select jury and the audience, nineteen films swaggered away with a giant belt buckle (literally) during the 2011 SXSW Film Awards on Tuesday, March 15. […]

In the spring of 2003, a couple of young filmmakers traveled to Africa in search of a story. What started out as a filmmaking adventure transformed into much more. These young film makers discovered a land where children are both the weapons and the victims. After returning to the States, […]

This 2011 Jalapeño Festival had Laredo’s crowd waiting with excitement and anticipation to witness the 26 contestants competing for one thousand dollars in cash. The prize was for the person who managed to eat the most jalapeños in fifteen minutes. The event was held at the city’s El Metro Park and Ride grounds […]

The well-known, once a year event known as the Taste of Laredo has the whole town waiting in anticipation with one thing in mind:  Who will be this year’s winner? As part of the WBCA agenda, this year’s event took place on Feb 8, 2011 at the LEC arena, where […]

Neighborhood cafés are not one of Laredo’s fortes, yet there is an exception. Just recently, Scholars Caffe Barista opened its doors to the public with a very sophisticated yet educational flair. Upon entering, the overall ambiance was very welcoming, whether you were with company or alone. And if you ever […]

#8220;For Lovers” Mixtape Twin Shadow – Slow (youtube.com/watch?v=hyO7P6LE7nA) The Big Pink – Love In Vain (youtube.com/watch?v=ERa1zPBye10) Pale Saints – Kinky Love (youtube.com/watch?v=d_CpTdxwO7I) Phyllis Dillon – Thing of the Past (youtube.com/watch?v=NDB3vvwZJn0) Red House Painters – Shock Me (youtube.com/watch?v=YAcJrPQwaH8) Rema Rema – Fond Affections – (youtube.com/watch?v=oMeqzrzU01s) Warpaint – Elephants (youtube.com/watch?v=yOFxb0F2F2A) Drop The […]

Imagine costumed acrobats thrown into mid-air with flexible Russian bars, each bar measuring from two to six inches in width, while being sustained on the shoulders of two men. The acrobats land on those bars after a set of front and back flips, with perfect timing and balance. Just when you […]