Life & Arts

Life & Arts

La Mata shares perspective on music

La Mata is an indescribable force taking Laredo by storm, one rhythm at a time.  The band consists of brothers Sergio and Gabriel Saenz.  Both coming from the humble roots of hard work household/industrial appliance technicians and are now their own bosses.  Both brothers play guitar, Sergio playing electric guitar […]

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Caffé Dolce

The days of stale pastries are over; Laredo has sprouted one of the best bakeries located in the heart of downtown Laredo. Caffe Dolce located on Victoria street invites you to a family owned bakery with delicious sweets. As you arrive at the historical building you are greeted by warm […]

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Halloween Crafts

With Halloween right around the corner, people are looking for new ways to celebrate.  There are always new a fun ways to decorate for Halloween. You could always give out candies to trick-o-treaters and to those children attending a costume party the old fashion way, or you create a “Yummy […]

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Halloween Mix

Hello.  A Halloween mix for everyone.  Mostly death rock, some neo-folk.  All dark.   Shout out to Petunia Foot (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001782632209&ref=ts) 1.)     Alien Sex Fiend – Attack (youtube.com/watch?v=4449qhADKfk) 2.)    Whitehouse – Dans (youtube.com/watch?v=rkBmpxUF9_M) 3.)    S.P.K. – Slogun (youtube.com/watch?v=OZWmYEUoweg&feature=related) 4.)    Current 93 – Lucifer Over London (youtube.com/watch?v=siRzVkcBEu0) 5.)    Death In June – […]

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TAMIU Vocal Midterm Recital

On Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 3 p.m. Texas A&M International University’s Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall will host its Voice Studio Midterm Recital. This event will be free and open to the public. The event will showcase 15 students that will perform one or […]

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Cuarteto de Bellas Artes Performs at TAMIU

On Thursday Sept.30, 2010 the Cuarteto de Bellas Artes performed at Texas A&M International University Center for Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall to commemorate Mexico’s bicentenary. The Cuarteto de Bellas Artes or Fine Arts String Quartet of Mexico, is composed of musicians Babli Cotter, (Violin I), Viktoria Horti (Violin […]

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“Heart Break is for Quitters” Mixtape

It seems to be the month of fights and breaks ups.  Keep on keeping on. “Heart Break is for Quitters” Mixtape The Chosen Few – Everybody Plays A Fool (youtube.com/watch?v=42hWmxkCkhA) The Dresden Dolls – Good Day (youtube.com/watch?v=HO-Pe9UTj2o) Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti – Don’t Think Twice (youtube.com/watch?v=HfQCuX5VNhc) Cocteau Twins – Seekers […]

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30 Seconds to Mars Rocks Texas A&M University-Kingsville

On September 29 at 8 p.m. hosted MTVU Campus Invasion’s Music Festival at  Texas A&M University in Kingsville campus, which featured the Neon Trees, New Politics, and 30 Seconds to Mars. Although  mosquitoes were biting and the weather was humid,  much of the campus community was there for the […]

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Playing with guns

My artwork is a brief reflection on the many things that I see on a day to day basis, either in my home or in the media. I have really tried to make it as personal as possible so that it represents me and my surroundings. I use my family […]

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The Early Bird’s Guide to Sh*t Going Down!

To my bored friends.  New things are in development for us restless souls in the desert and that is a new revival of live entertainment.  Are you tired of the same death metal hardcore shows that have been going on for the past 20 or so odd years?  Don’t […]