When I see a butterfly, I’m always reminded of the children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which I loved to read growing up.  As you can guess, a very hungry caterpillar eats tons of food until he’s so full he makes a cocoon. And at the end of the story, you see him turn into a butterfly.  (more…)

Viewers beware, you’re in for a scare!
R.L. Stine, the author of the revamped Goosebumps: Horrorland series visited town for the Austin Book Festival.   When we showed up to the Austin Children’s Museum there was a line around the corner of excited kids all dressed in their Halloween best for the occasion.  Take a look at what the master of horror had to say!

Outside at the UT Communications courtyard today, the BBC’s, World Have Your Say, was broadcasting live across the world.  They are in Austin until Friday, November 21 in honor of KUT’s 50th Anniversary. (more…)

Hear which artist Ray Lucero has enjoyed the most, and find out Terry Lickona’s thoughts on ACL and country music.

What is Super Pal Universe? It’s more than a band - it’s a concept built around community awareness, creativity, and pop-driven activism for today’s teens and pre-teens. The band uses a variety of vehicles - original songs, Web-viewable programming on the Super Pal Universe website, and even ‘zines, all created by kids for kids! (more…)

I’m not an art critic, nor am I an expert. I can’t talk art history, and I can’t compare genres. I can, however, go to a museum and find myself moved by the images staring back at me from the walls. That’s how I appreciate art – by appreciating it. By letting it into my head to bounce around, and waiting to see what affects it triggers. (more…)