SOUND ‘ROUND: A working class hero is something to sing about
BY JON R. LaFOLLETTEMATT NORTH — ABOVE GROUND FOOLS (MATTNORTH.NET){{tncms-inline alignment="right" content="<p><strong>A+</strong> Rare masterwork</p> <p><strong>A</strong> Near flawless</p> <p><strong>A-</strong> Run-of-the-mill good</p> <p><strong>B+</strong> Flawed but notable</p>"...
‘I was within and without’: The innate duality of Wonder Woman
BY BROOKE CORSO“I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, “The Great Gatsby”From...
SURFACE TREATMENT: Differing viewpoints create strong dynamic in this exhibit
BY NANCY MOYERGroup shows often have artworks that espouse a common viewpoint, or they might exhibit contrasting points of view, which, when curated, can...
The many forms of baby birds
BY JON BRUSHWhen we think of baby birds, a variety of images may come to mind. Probably the most common image is of two...
Taking part in the Valley tradition of bird watching
MISSION — For my first outdoor adventure, I went bird watching at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.I am taking part in the RGV Family...
GARDEN VIEW: Drink up from flor de jamaica
BY BARBARA STORZHibiscus sabdariffa, also known as Roselle or Flor de Jamaica, is a many-branched shrub that grows well in South Texas. Although native...
SOUND ‘ROUND: Black, gay and in love in America
BY JON. R. LaFOLLETTEKEVIN ABSTRACT — AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A SUBURBAN LOVE STORY (BROCKHAMPTON, 2016)If Frank Ocean is granted his wish for an early retirement,...
MOVIE REVIEW: Same old troubles follow Jack Sparrow in latest ‘Pirates’ film
BY BROOKE CORSOWell into the fifth installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, Captain Jack Sparrow sees a wanted poster with his head...
Select Valley bars participate in international fundraiser
Negroni Week, an international event running from June 5 to June 11, allows bar patrons the opportunity to support charities while tasting local bartenders’...
Great books to kick off your summer break
BY MARGIE LONGORIALUCKY BROKEN GIRL by Ruth Behar “An unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative — based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s.” When young...