NEW ORLEANS – For 17 seasons the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has been under the musical direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto. That changes this summer when conductor Matthew Kraemer takes the reigns. The orchestra’s Board of Trustees recently announced that Kramer will take over in July and make his official introduction to music lovers in mid-September. … Read more
A federal appeals court in New York is considering whether a law school in Vermont modified a pair of large murals when it concealed them behind a wall of panels against the artist’s wishes after they were considered by some in the school community to be racially offensive. Artist Sam Kerson created the colorful murals … Read more
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Get in the Mardi Gras spirit this season with the annual Mardi Gras Festival at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Running each weekend through Feb. 26, the park will bring coveted cajun cuisines and New Orleans-style festivities right here to the Alamo City! Here’s a list of activities that you can … Read more
“A Thousand and One,” a drama about an impoverished single mother and her son in New York City, won the Sundance Film Festival’s grand jury prize in the U.S. dramatic competition, while “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” was awarded the top prize in the U.S. documentary category. This year’s winners were announced at … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — KENS 5 will broadcast the San Antonio Spurs’ regular-season game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Game coverage will begin at 7 p.m. with the tip-off happening shortly afterward. The game also can be seen on the KENS 5 app. KENS 5 will broadcast CBS Sports coverage of the final round of … Read more
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Santikos New Braunfels will soon have more entertainment options. The current theater is getting a remodel and will expand to add arcades, bowling and a sports bar. Santikos purchased the former Alamo Drafthouse theater in the New Braunfels Marketplace in August of 2021. According to a press release, the expansion will … Read more
LONDON – Actress Sylvia Syms, who starred in classic British films including “Ice Cold in Alex” and “Victim,” has died, her family said Friday. She was 89. Syms’ children said she “died peacefully” on Friday at Denville Hall, a London retirement home for actors and entertainers. “She has lived an amazing life and gave us … Read more