Kwamé Ryan was hired Tuesday as music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina and given a four-year contract to start with the 2024-25 season. The 53-year-old succeeds Christopher Warren-Green, who stepped down after the 2021-22 season, his 12th as music director. Ryan will serve as music director designate for the remainder of … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Here comes the boom! New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, meaning several places around San Antonio are planning their big dinners, parties and fireworks celebrations. Restaurants, bars and theme parks like SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas have announced that they will host events on Dec. 31, which … Read more
NEW YORK – Even before anyone has cast a vote in a 2024 presidential primary, the attention of many political journalists has shifted to Jan. 20, 2025. There has been a flurry of recent stories about the implications of a potential second presidency for Donald Trump, and his team’s planning for Inauguration Day and beyond. … Read more
The all-female trio released three records with Blackheart Records including “Both Before I’m Gone,” “Trio BC” and “Exits and All The Rest.” SAN ANTONIO — All things must come to an end. The “Final Curtain” tour ended an almost two-decade journey for the Alamo City’s beloved alternative punk rock band Girl in a Coma. And … Read more
Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs. It was closely followed by its release date and meme companion Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” which scored … Read more
ATLANTA – One of the five co-defendants on trial with rapper Young Thug has been stabbed at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, delaying the proceedings for at least a day, authorities said. Shannon Stillwell was stabbed multiple times Sunday evening and was in stable condition, the county sheriff’s office said in a news release … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Actor and comedian Kountry Wayne is making a stop in San Antonio in 2024. Wayne is scheduled to perform at the Aztec Theatre on May 5 as part of his 29-city “The King of Hearts” Tour. Tickets are available starting on Monday, Dec. 11, with artist presale. General on sale begins at … Read more