Entertainment

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I'm not a fan of  'art contests'. I include singing competitions in that category. But, apparently, I'm in the minority when it comes to television shows like 'American Idol'. I must admit, they have uncovered some talented musicians we may have never heard of otherwise. But, we may be losing a Texas connection to the competition on tonights show. Read M

Make plans to attend the Reload Man to Man Main Event which will be held at the Victoria Community Center at 6 p.m. How does all you can eat barbecue from Uncle Mutts sound?  How does music, comedy, and door prizes sound?  You can take advantage of this opportunity tomorrow...

We all know that Martina McBride is a mega-talented singer and performer — but did you know that she has some major skills in the kitchen, as well? Well, ABC’s daytime cooking show, ‘The Chew,’ sure did. They visited the mother of three’s kitchen to hang out with her and cook a delicious meal.

For its ability to facilitate discussion, and abundance of potential class and event tie-ins, “The Hunger Games” was selected as the 2012-2013 book by the UHV First Year Experience Committee.  All freshmen will receive a free copy of the book...

Lady Antebellum has announced that their next single is “Wanted You More,” which is on their Own The Night album. According to CMT Daily Roundup, the trio will debut the song on the season finale of NBC’s The Voice tonight (5/8). Lady A wrote the song with three of their band members along with musician Matt Billingslea...

A good time for the entire family is guaranteed if you join the City of Victoria and Keep Victoria Beautiful at an Idle Free Jamboree on Saturday at Riverside Park. The event will feature soap box races, food, entertainment and a car show.

Sometimes it takes months, sometimes it takes years. That's the truth about a lot of things, especially making a name for yourself in the country music business. The hard part is attracting enough fans to become well known. The harder part is keeping them.

This is WAY cool! KIXS 108, Bedbutlers,  and Taste of Country are giving you a chance to see and meet Lady Antebellum!

In addition to releasing her highly-anticipated studio album ‘Blown Away’ on Tuesday, Carrie Underwood announced a whopping 57 scheduled shows on her upcoming 2012 Blown Away Tour. Hunter Hayes will open dates across the country and Canada, with $1 from each ticket sold at North America shows benefiting Red Cross disaster relief.

Music, music, and more music is being performed in Victoria and the surrounding communities. Monday evening you have the opportunity to enjoy some great jazz played by some of the most talented jazz musicians the crossroads has to offer... and it's free!

I've told you before... Victoria is just full of pleasant surprises! One of the coolest is The Crossroads Community Band. Where else do student and adult musicians get together to practice and perform the music that was (and still is) a large part of their lives? This opportunity to perform music together is a great outlet for musical talent from all around the crossroads area.

Two Step Dance Hall & Lounge announced today the first slate of bands that will perform at the new entertainment venue. Clay Crockett and the Shotgun Riders will serve as the inaugural live music act on May 4.  The group was voted Best Local Band in the Victoria Advocate’s 2012 Best of the Best reader poll. T...