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Darren Peterson has been training dogs most of his life, and for the past decade or so he’s used that skill to present a yearly holiday show called 'The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)'. The show’s evolved over the years, and now has an annual home at the Vortex and a script by performer Melissa Vogt.

'The Santaland Diaries' became a public radio holiday traditional over a quarter of a century ago when David Sedaris first read his essay for Morning Edition. And the stage version of the show has been an Austin tradition for many years, too. After taking a couple of holiday seasons off, 'Santaland' returns to Zach Theatre this year, with new star J. Robert Moore and under the direction of Nat Mil...

As they have for the past 18 holiday seasons, the folks at Blue Genie are hosting the annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar, featuring handmade products from a couple hundred local artists and craftspeople. Alejandra Rodriguez of La Flaca Farms is one of those craftspeople and Dana Younger is the co-owner of Blue Genie.

Frank Washington has been following the automotive industry for more than three decades. He has spent a great deal of time covering the industry for African Americans On Wheels, Auto Executive, Automotive News, Automotive News Marketer, Savoy, Ward's Auto World, Ward's Automotive Reports, Ward's Dealer Business, the Detroit News Online and the Detroit News.

Americans typically spend between about $800 and $1,000 on holiday gifts. For some, it will take months to pay those bills. Tracking down whatever we think are the “perfect” gifts - and then stretching our budget to buy them - can create a lot of stress. So, why do we work and worry so much about gift-giving? Junice and Rock Rockman are Central Texas life and relationship coaches certified by an I...

Poet Donald Hall passed on June 23, 2018. On this edition of This is Just To Say poet and novelist Carrie Fountain celebrates his life and work.

If you've caught yourself wanting to lie in a social situation, you're not alone. Honesty is a huge part of trust in every relationship but can be difficult to maintain across all sorts of interactions. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about honesty and happiness.

Ever feel like you want to ask a question, but you hold back because you think the question is stupid or you will look silly asking it? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss getting past those barriers that keep us from asking questions.

For the past several years, Penfold Theatre Company has presented a 40’s-style radio show live on stage. This holiday season, they’re doing their version of 'A Christmas Carol.' Director Ryan Crowder talks about the show.

In our very changing population, companies that proactively embrace diversity in all areas of their operations will have a competitive edge. In her book, Fulp examines staffing trends in this country and provides a template for what companies must do to maintain their customer base and competitiveness in the global marketplace…This includes new ways in hiring, getting managers to understand the im...

This week, Ventana Ballet will present its debut performance piece, "The Watchmaker’s Song." It's a re-imagining of the holiday favorite "The Nutcracker." Artistic directors Dorothy O’Shea Overby and AJ Garcia Rameau talk about the piece.

In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton take up a provocative question: Does it really matter where you go to college? It is certainly possible to get a good education at many, many institutions - but can students find their way, grow and thrive just about anywhere?

On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke continue their discussion on leadership with a look at the psychology of leadership and the importance of trust.

Playwright Sarah Ruhl reads Max Ritvo's poem "Refuge for Sarah" from her book, Letters From Max: A Book of Friendship, and talks with Carrie Fountain about their relationship, his poetry, and the value of empathy and friendship today.

According to Walker, the emergence of hip hop from rap groups like the Geto Boys in the late ‘80s and DJ Screw in the ‘90s was inescapable. Walker, who now resides in New York, has written for many publications which include Houston Chronicle, Fader, Vice, The Wire and more. He’s also the host of Houston Rap Tapes Radio and the live writers series Evil Hour Evening Reading. Walker recently release...

Poet José Olivarez reads his poem, "Getting Ready to Say I Love You to My Dad, It Rains," from his new book Citizen Illegal, and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about family, immigration, and the stories he wants to share through his poetry.

If you're in a leadership position you know you have to make some difficult decisions. Some of those decisions might put you in the doghouse for a while, but if you are motivated by the good of the group as opposed to the need to be liked, things tend to work out better. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of leadership and being lik...

NAMI Austin will celebrate 35 years of providing no-cost classes and support groups to families and individuals living with mental health conditions in 2019. In the last 5 years, NAMI Austin’s programming has expanded to include free site-based mental health education and training in schools, workplaces, faith communities and with law enforcement. Because mental health challenges impact 1 in 5 peo...

There has been a lot of talk in recent months about creating and maintaining healthy and respectful environments - especially in the workplace. But what about in the classroom? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the keys to keeping the classroom an open and respectful place.

In 1972, Leland was elected to the Texas State Legislature from the 88th District of Houston. He served in the Texas House of Representatives until 1978. As a State Representative at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Leland became famous as the champion of health care rights for the poor.

This weekend, Art From The Streets – a free art studio that serves Austin’s homeless community – will be presenting their annual art show and sale, featuring thousands of paintings by dozens of artists. Art From the Streets executive director Kelley Worden and artist Marilyn Swartz talk about the upcoming show.

Tony Hoagland was an American poet who passed away on October 23, 2018. On this episode of This is Just To Say poet and novelist Carrie Fountain reads his poem "Disappointment" and talks with KUT's Rebecca McInroy about Hoagland's life and legacy.

For many of us, Thanksgiving means spending time with our families, carrying out traditions that we’ve practiced for years. While it can be very stressful, messy, and challenging to spend time with family members you don’t see very often, it can also be a beautiful time of re-centering. Traditions serve a psychological function. By repeating the same traditional activity with the same group of peo...

In the 1980s, Maynard began a twice-weekly syndicated newspaper column, in which he transformed national and international issues into dinner table discussions of right and wrong. When he bought the Oakland Tribune in 1983, he became the first black in this country to own a major daily newspaper.