By Lige Menard There exist many bright stars of art and entertainment which make up the constellation that is the SETX scene. When we all gather and attend, show up and glow up, we radiate and create something heavenly. It’s a celestial thing when we wee mortal candles melt together. Wave after wave of
words and photos by Marjorie Gracefeaturing Daisha Brown Some people stand out in a crowd, whether they want to or not. Daisha Brown may be one of those people. Her quiet demeanor accompanies a quirky charm that cannot be denied or hidden. You will find her at various art events or having the time of
May notes by TASI Executive Director, Greg Busceme Sr. Each month is jammed with so many activities it is hard to tell you what is going on in any reasonable way. That being said, I decided to focus on the administrative aspect of the studio, in particular, the Board of Directors. The studio has always
Slaughter Beach, Dog: At The Moonbase Album Review By Evan LeBouef It is no surprise that once again Jake Ewald knocks it out of the park with Slaughter Beach, Dog’s fourth album At the Moonbase. A product made during quarantine, Ewald took isolation as an opportunity to create a comfortable yet forward thinking album filled
By Daniel Valdez Neches Brewing Co. Something everyone has been missing since the pandemic hit is live music. Whether it be a country artist performing at your favorite bar, or a punk band performing in your favorite garage or house, it’s safe to bet that something you may miss is going out to shows. With
Pictures by Spare Time Jewelry We interviewed Melissa DeGarmo of Spare Time Jewelry on her experience with SETX and jewelry making: What draws you to SETX? “I’ve lived here my whole life. The biggest reward about living in a smaller area like SETX…is that you get to know so many talented people. This area is
words and photos by Marjorie Grace beautywithgrace@gmail.com When you see Yolanda Carmen Perez, it is obvious you are in the presence of an artist. From her impeccably styled, colorful hair, and her flawless makeup, to her head-to-toe ensembles, she exudes creativity and self-expression. But every time you see her, she tells a different sartorial story.
The Art Studio, Inc’s annual TASIMJAE accepting entries from Southeast Texas artists By Eleanor Skelton Southeast Texas artists are stepping up to bring unique artwork to The Art Studio’s annual exhibition. TASIMJAE (The Art Studio, Inc. Members Jurored Art Exhibition) is accepting entries starting March 23 until March 27 for members of The Art Studio.
April Notes from Greg Busceme Sr. Executive Director of The Art Studio, Inc. If you drove by the Studio lately you will find the rugged landscape of the studio’s backyard has changed. I’m referring to the two “mausoleums” that have languished, unusable, in the yard for some 15 years. Each hurricane took out some part
A Conversational Postscript with Celia Carver In our first series of messages we bonded over the artist dilemma of recognizing when a piece is completed (or…when it’s not). As a self-taught artist, is the process of stepping back and deciding your work is complete getting any easier? “We are always our own worst critic, so
