Simon & Schuster
The Slip by Lucas Schaefer is an epic novel, but it tells a very intimate story about the basic human need to belong. Spanning over a dozen years and weaving the intersecting tales of a varied cast of characters, it's a story for right now—about all of us.
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It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. -
Artist Vincent Valdez and writer KB Brookins discuss how they're promoting advocacy through the arts as part of the program's 2025-26 term. -
More than 70 large, colorfully painted cow sculptures designed by local artists will be on display from now through August. CowParade San Antonio has a goal to raise $1 million for Christus Children’s Foundation. -
Dixie also sells the flags of nations and territories around the world. Visitors can see those as soon as they walk into the main entrance. But their biggest seller is Old Glory followed by the Texas flag. -
The longest running Latino film festival in the U.S. runs July 9-13. -
The Lambermont at 950 East Grayson needs a new owner because Dona Liston and her husband are moving -
There’s a long-held belief that after the death of Buddy Holly rock & roll lost its way until the arrival of the Beatles. Early '60s rock was still growing in popularity, but the airwaves were ruled by teen idols, girl groups and novelty songs. However, that’s not the full story. This could be seen as a time of innocence and tremendous creativity which shattered with the assassination of President Kennedy. -
On her latest album, Alice Sara Ott shares the hidden gems that are John Field's piano nocturnes. The Irish composer invented the genre, which draws on twilight and nighttime reflection for inspiration. In this interview, Ott talks to TPR's Nathan Cone about Field's pieces, and also shares how music videos can express the many moods of classical music. -
Barbecue is as American as apple pie — but the origins of the word "barbecue" is in the Caribbean. -
From pro wrestling and Beanie Babies to Insane Clown Posse and Jerry Springer—author Ross Benes looks at the explosion of low culture in the mass media in the late ’90s. His book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today.
