Nashville-based singer-songwriterClark Paterson returns with his deeply evocative new album, Are You Lonely Like Me? – a record shaped by hard years, dark humor, and the stubborn decision to keep moving forward anyway. (Broken Jukebox Media, 2026)
Written through heartbreak, illness, fatherhood, loss, recovery, and reinvention, the album feels profoundly lived-in. It is the sound of someone taking inventory of a life while still standing right in the middle of it. There’s loneliness here, but also resilience, warmth, and the crooked grin of somebody who’s survived enough to stop romanticizing the struggle.
Sound & Production
Produced by Eric McConnell and Shawn Byrne, the record leans into an aesthetic that feels timeless without becoming overly polished or trapped in nostalgia.
The production is cinematic and atmospheric, lush yet restrained, and loose in all the right places, with the kind of texture and imperfection that makes a record feel human. Old-school country soul collides with folk storytelling and flashes of punk spirit, creating a sound equally at home in:
A worn-in dive bar
An empty stretch of highway
A half-lit movie scene at closing time
The Songwriting
Written alongside longtime collaborator Mark Cline Bates, the songs explore memory, mortality, love, isolation, aging, and the uneasy comedy of being alive long enough to watch life humble you a few times.
Paterson possesses a rare ability to deliver hard truths without turning sentimental, balancing grit with tenderness and self-awareness with sharp wit. The humor never undercuts the emotion, it deepens it.
At the heart of the record is the title track ‘Are You Lonely Like Me?,’ an aching, beautiful song that quietly asks the question hanging over the entire album: not just whether we’re lonely, but whether we’re still capable of reaching each other through all the noise, damage, history, and hope we carry around.
Album Credits
Featured Personnel & Band
Clark Paterson – Vocals, Guitar
Sierra Ferrell – Backing Vocals on “Allergic To Work”
Abe Partridge – Recitation on “By God”
Mark Cline Bates – Vocals, Piano, Guitar
Luella Matthews – Backing Vocals
John McTigue III – Drums, Percussion
Billy Contreras – Fiddle, Piano
Brian Zonn – Bass
Ryan Norris – Synthesizer
Tony Crow – Piano, Organ
Eric McConnell – Bass
Paul Niehaus – Pedal Steel, Dobro
Songwriting Credits
All songs written by: Clark Paterson & Mark Cline Bates
Except“Allergic to Work” written by Clark Paterson
Except“There Is a Light” written by Morrissey / Marr
Are You Lonely Like Me? track list:
1. If I Didn’t Laugh (2:51) 2. It’s My Liver (3:03) 3. By God (3:05) *Featuring Abe Partridge 4. Hospital Bed (2:25) 5. My Last Hundred Bucks (3:01) 6. Put Me On A Train (3:02) 7. Allergic To Work (3:19) *Featuring Sierra Ferrell 8. Are You Lonely Like Me (2:41) 9. Make Love (2:23) 10. Farmhand (3:22) 11. There Is A Light (415)
Pullman Market is celebrating Día de los Muertos with programming throughout October and early November. Photo: Robert Lerma, used with permission.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Antonio: Top Events, Dining, & Festivities
San Antonio is home to some of the largest and most vibrant Día de los Muertos celebrations in the United States. From illuminated river parades and rooftop parties to exquisite tasting menus and traditional altars, here is your ultimate guide to celebrating Day of the Dead across the Alamo City this season.
1. The Westin Riverwalk: Day of the Dead River Parade Celebration
Experience the spectacular Day of the Dead River Parade right from the heart of the River Walk with fine dining, delectable cocktails, live entertainment, and premium parade seating. (The Westin Riverwalk, 2026)
Date & Time: October 23 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Highlights: Stilt walkers, live DJ, sugar skull face painting, and reserved parade viewing.
Calavera Celebration Reception ($160 / person): Includes reception-style dining in the Olivares Ballroom (6:00 PM – 7:15 PM), two drink tickets, and one pre-assigned reserved chair along the River Walk.
VIP Zocca Patio Experience ($220 / person): Elevated four-course specialty dining on Zocca’s patio with reserved seating from 6:15 PM – 10:00 PM and one drink ticket (first course served at 6:30 PM).
Afterlife VIP Room Experience ($650 / 2 guests): Single-room overnight accommodations for two, VIP area reception dinner, four drink tickets (2 per guest), two outdoor VIP chairs with prime parade views, and overnight valet parking.
Private Loggia Packages ($2,000 for up to 8 guests | $2,500 for up to 10 guests): Semi-private loggia on the lobby level (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Includes buffet and reception dining, two drink tickets per guest, and a dedicated server.
Location: 221 Newell Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78215
Featured Activations:
The Ofrenda at The Mezcaleria (Through Nov. 3): Honoring deceased loved ones of Pullman Market employees, prominently featuring Guadalupe Mendez—a pioneer of San Antonio’s market community whose legacy of community building inspires the market today.
Happy Hour at The Mezcaleria: Monday – Friday (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM). Enjoy a special 1 oz. pour of Mezquite x Parejo Maguey de Cerro Lechuguilla, served with chocolate and a mini concha.
8-Course Dessert Tasting at Nicosi (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1): An exclusive eight-course dessert menu inspired by nostalgic memories of Halloween and Día de los Muertos in San Antonio.
Price: $150 per person (includes standard beverage pairings; optional Reserve Wine Pairing for +$50).
Seatings: 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM (Reservations on OpenTable).
5. La Panadería: Altars, Calaveras, & Pan de Muerto
La Panadería is bringing vibrant art installations and beloved traditional pastries to all of its San Antonio locations. (La Panadería, 2026)
Community Altars (Starting Oct. 24): Guests are invited to bring photos of loved ones who have passed to place on community altars across all locations.
Large Calaveras: Decorated skulls adorn entrances to welcome guests.
Seasonal Pan de Muerto (Available through Nov. 1–2): Traditional Mexican sweet bread available in Pink, White, and Talavera designs.
‘The AI Fluent Leader’ by Gísli Ólafsson. Photo: Amazon
Books of the Week
Looking for your next impactful read? This week’s featured selection explores deep human connection, leadership in the age of artificial intelligence, and how to successfully navigate constant technological change.
1. Make It Matter: Unlocking Human Potential Through the Mattering Method
By Matthew Emerzian
Something deeper is happening beneath the surface of our lives and our work. People are more connected than ever, yet feel more alone, achieving more, yet questioning if any of it truly matters. In the quiet moments, more people than we realize are asking: “Do I matter?”(Amazon, 2026)
In Make It Matter, Matthew Emerzian introduces a powerful and timely framework—The Mattering Mindset™—built from over two decades of work helping individuals, teams, and organizations reconnect to what matters most. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about mattering. Because when people know how much they matter, to themselves, to others, and to something bigger, everything changes:
How they show up
How they lead
How they live
Blending research, real-world application, and deeply personal insight, Make It Matter offers a new way forward that addresses the root of disconnection, burnout, and disengagement. Whether you’re navigating your own search for meaning, leading a team through constant change, or trying to make a greater impact, this book meets you where you are and helps you move forward.
“In a world that feels increasingly disconnected, uncertain, and heavy, the most powerful thing we can do is help people know they matter. And when we do that, we don’t just change how people feel. We change what’s possible.”
About the Author
Matt Emerzian is a four-time bestselling author and founder of the nonprofit Every Monday Matters, which has spent nearly two decades bringing mattering work into schools, companies, and communities for people of all ages, reaching nearly four million people.
2. Aligned With Intelligence: Reflections on Leadership, AI, and Consciousness
By Jeff Arnold
Artificial intelligence is accelerating. But the real shift isn’t happening in machines, it’s happening in us. (Amazon, 2026)
Aligned With Intelligence is not a technical book about AI. It’s a guide on how leaders must think, decide, and act in a world where intelligence is no longer limited to human minds.
Each chapter is intentionally brief and designed to be read in minutes, but considered for much longer. Between chapters, you will find space, an intentional design choice because in an age of constant acceleration, the ability to pause, think clearly, and act with purpose will define the next generation of leadership.
The book challenges a simple assumption: that more intelligence automatically leads to better outcomes. It doesn’t. Alignment does. As AI becomes faster, more embedded, and more powerful, the question is no longer “What can technology do?” The question is:
“Who are we becoming while we build it?”
If you are a leader, builder, operator, or thinker navigating the future of AI, this book will help you ask better questions—the most valuable skill of all in the age of intelligent systems.
About the Author
Jeff Arnold is a bestselling author known for a writing style that feels like a conversation with a trusted guide. His work blends vivid storytelling with practical insight, turning complex ideas into clear, memorable experiences. Reflecting his background as an entrepreneur and industry leader, Jeff writes to offer readers ideas that shift how they see the world.
3. The AI Fluent Leader: The Art of Leading When AI Changes Everything
By Gísli Ólafsson
Your AI program is not underperforming because of the technology. It is underperforming because of a leadership gap no one is talking about. (Amazon, 2026)
The AI Fluent Leaderanswers that challenge with precision and honesty. Gísli Ólafsson studied what separates the 12% of organizations that generate real AI returns from the 88% that do not. The answer is not better technology, bigger budgets, or faster adoption—it is better leadership.
The AUGMENT Framework
The book maps seven leadership imperatives into a complete system:
Architect the Vision
Upgrade Your Workforce
Guard the Guardrails
Manage the Machines
Engineer the Culture
Navigate New Competition
Transform the Executive
Each chapter opens with a leadership challenge, provides a framework for addressing it, and closes with a sequenced action plan. The book includes practical tools such as an AI Leadership Bottleneck Diagnostic, an AI Fluency Self-Assessment, workforce readiness frameworks, and a guide to building AI personas that think alongside you on strategic problems.
“The organizations winning with AI are not using better tools. They have better leadership. This book shows you exactly what that leadership looks like, and how to build it.”
About the Author
Gísli Ólafsson is a technology executive, former parliamentarian, and crisis leader who has worked at the intersection of AI, institutions, and accountability for three decades. From Microsoft to global humanitarian responses and national government, he has led under pressure where technology and responsibility collide.
Ghost Light is available on digital and on demand. Photo: One Tree Entertainment, used with permission.
Movie Review: Ghost Light Delivers Theatrical Suspense
| Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
One Tree Entertainment unveils Ghost Light, a gripping new feature that blends supernatural unease with a razor‑sharp crime mystery, unfolding between the courtroom and the dim corridors of a historic theater. Recently released on September 29, it’s available on digital and on demand – Rent/Buy on Amazon Prime Video. (One Tree Entertainment, 2026)
Movie Overview & Details
Synopsis: After her playwright husband Thomas passes away, actress Marion Neal finds herself involved in a lawsuit over the playhouse where she works and resides. As strange occurrences begin to take place, the hidden truth emerges regarding an intricate web of interwoven conspiracies and villainous agendas involving the attorneys, her loved ones, and the theater troupe.
Written & Directed By: Amir Faress
Starring:
Lisa Blake Richards (Rolling Thunder)
Cindy Dolenc (La Femme Nikita, The River Murders)
Laur Allen (The Young and the Restless, The Vigilante, Christmas at the Ranch)
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hr. 22 min
Review
If you think theater drama is strictly reserved for what happens on stage, think again. The psychological thriller Ghost Light turns a simple real estate dispute into a dark, twisty web of tension that will keep you guessing until the final curtain call.
The film stars veteran actress Marion Neal as a woman involved in a bitter lawsuit over the rights to her beloved playhouse, Necromancy Theatre. The Fisher brothers are suing her to force a sale of the playhouse and are trying to collect on years of back rent since the Neals never paid rent on the apartment above the theater. At the center of the suit is a document they signed stating the Neals could live rent-free in exchange for Nathan forgiving the millions embezzled from the company.
As the pressure mounts, Marion must navigate a world where trust becomes increasingly difficult and appearances can be dangerously misleading. Her struggle is not simply about protecting a theater; it becomes a fight to uncover the truth and stand against those determined to manipulate the situation for their own benefit. The narrative takes a surprising twist when Marion collapses on stage on opening night of her play ‘Séance,’ and that’s when the unraveling truly begins.
Character Spotlight: Marion Neal’s Fierce Resilience
Marion Neal is an incredible heroine: fiercely protective, emotionally vulnerable, but above all, relentlessly sharp. Her bond with the playhouse isn’t just about property, it’s her identity and legacy. As shadowy figures pull the strings behind the scenes, watching Marion navigate her transition from poised artist to investigator makes for a grounded emotional anchor.
Themes: Illusion, Power, and the “Ghost Light”
Ghost Light shines brightest in its thematic depth:
Illusion vs. Reality: The film consistently blurs the line between theatrical performance and actual deception.
Power & Corruption: It exposes how greedy people manipulate narratives to strip creators of their autonomy.
The Ghost Light Motif: The solitary bulb left on an empty stage at the end becomes a haunting symbol of lingering hope and truths that refuse to stay buried.
The Verdict
Packed with atmospheric tension and clever plotting, Ghost Light is a suspenseful tribute to the dark heart of the theater world. Its theatrical setting gives the story a distinctive atmosphere, while Marion’s fight for justice provides an emotional anchor. For fans of conspiracy-driven dramas, this film promises an unsettling journey into the shadows where ambition and deception collide.
“May the ghost light never falter and ward off all spirits.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
Photo: One Tree Entertainment
**Thank you to One Tree Entertainment for the screener link for review consideration. I haven’t been compensated for this review and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
‘The Lotus Blooms Twice’ is Monica Saigal’s new short story collection. Photo: Paste Creative Book Tours, used with permission.
Book Review: The Lotus Blooms Twice: Stories of Love, Life, and Redemption
By Monica Saigal
Part of Paste Creative Book Tours
The Lotus Blooms Twice is a moving collection of fourteen stories and a bonus novella exploring the complexities of love, loss, and the possibility of beginning again. With settings ranging from Delhi’s bustling streets to quiet Virginia kitchens, these multicultural literary tales offer an intimate look at ordinary people navigating extraordinary emotional challenges. (Barnes & Noble, 2026)
Saigal places women in midlife at the heart of her stories, giving voice to experiences that are often overlooked. Her characters confront betrayal, grief, caregiving, complicated relationships, and the longing for something more:
A widow struggles to reclaim her memories at the Taj Mahal.
A wife in a comfortable marriage discovers unexpected stirrings of desire.
Family secrets challenge a father’s understanding of the truth.
A woman faces the difficult choice between silence and survival.
Neelam is a romance author who has spent most of her life as a single mother after a one-night stand. She agrees to go out with Amit even though she knows he’s married, only to realize she was deluding herself.
“I had known. That was the part that cut the deepest. I had betrayed myself before he ever had the chance.”
2. The Waltz & Schnitzel
Roland is a German engineer who keeps a journal addressed to the love of his life, Farah. He asked her to marry him the night she disappeared, and he hasn’t seen her since. As days turn to months and years, he opens a café named The Waltz & Schnitzel, leaving out a plate of spiced schnitzel, two cups of chai, orange slices, and a candle in the window waiting for her return.
“The silence that once gave me peace before I met you has now grown teeth. It bites into every part of my spirit.”
3. Still, We Remember
Deepa and Arun have been married for 25 years, but Arun is slowly losing his memories to cognitive decline. Girish, his brother, moves in to help care for him because Arun seems to remember him best. This one pulled right at my heartstrings.
“I wept for the man who remembered poetry but forgot my name. For the husband who had loved me splendidly and then vanished while still breathing beside me.”
Review
The honest portrayal of human vulnerability is what makes this collection especially compelling. Saigal avoids fairy-tale endings, embracing the messy realities of relationships and the courage required to move forward, even when endings remain somewhat ambiguous. Her characters are imperfect, relatable, and mot of all, shaped by experiences that resonate particularly with women in their fifties and beyond.
Themes of identity, resilience, forgiveness, reinvention, and second chances weave seamlessly through these stories, reminding readers that personal growth does not end with age. The language is accessible, and for readers unfamiliar with certain Indian terms, a helpful glossary is included at the back.
Some tales are heartbreaking, others unsettling, while several offer quiet moments of joy and hope. Together, they celebrate the strength it takes to rebuild a life when familiar foundations disappear.
The Lotus Blooms Twice is an emotionally rich collection for readers who appreciate character-driven literary fiction and stories that reflect life’s complicated truths. Saigal delivers a beautiful reminder that heartbreak need not mark an ending. Like the lotus, we can bloom again, sometimes more beautifully than before.
💬My Final Verdict
The Lotus Blooms Twice by Monica Saigal reminds me why I love stories that reflect the messy, yet beautiful, reality of being human. It’s a powerful reminder that heartbreak and uncertainty don’t necessarily define the rest of our lives.
I especially appreciate the focus on women in midlife and beyond, whose dreams and desires deserve to be celebrated just as much as those of younger women. Monica Saigal brings deep emotional sensitivity to experiences that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. These are stories that invite us to pause, reflect, and perhaps see our own struggles with a little more compassion.
Sometimes the most beautiful blooms come after the hardest seasons, and this collection is a lovely reminder that it’s never too late for a new chapter.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 4 out of 5.
** Thank you to Stephanie Caruso and Paste Creative Book Tours for the gifted copy for review consideration. I haven’t been compensated for this review and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
About the Author
Monica Saigal (formerly Bhide) is an award-winning author, culinary ambassador, and cultural storyteller whose work explores the intersection of food, identity, and belonging. Born in New Delhi, raised in the Middle East, and now based outside Washington, D.C., she brings a distinctly global perspective to everything she creates.
She currently serves as Culinary Ambassador for Aramark Dining Services and has partnered with leading food and spice brands (including House of Spices), translating culture-rich storytelling into meaningful culinary experiences. In addition to her creative work, Monica runs a storytelling consultancy, working with global organizations to shape narrative-driven brand, cultural, and leadership communications.
A four-time contributor to Best Food Writing anthologies, Monica is a sought-after speaker and educator who has collaborated with institutions including the Smithsonian, Yale University, and Les Dames d’Escoffier. She holds degrees from George Washington University, Lynchburg College, and Bangalore University.
Author Monica Saigal. Photo: Rashmi Gill Photography, used with permission.
The Strangers Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Photo: Lionsgate, used with permission.
🚨Digital Release Alert: The Strangers: Chapter 2 & Chapter 3 Available Now!
Horror fans, rejoice! Lionsgate has officially brought the thrilling continuation and conclusion of The Strangers trilogy straight to your home screens. Both The Strangers: Chapter 2 and The Strangers: Chapter 3 are now available on 4K & Digital. (EG PR, 2026)
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled marathon as Maya (Madelaine Petsch) fights for survival against the relentless, masked killers. Here is everything you need to know about both releases.
The Strangers are back – more brutal and relentless than ever. When they learn that one of their victims, Maya (Madelaine Petsch), is still alive, they return to finish what they’ve started. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, Maya must survive another horrific chapter of terror as The Strangers, driven by a senseless, unceasing purpose, pursue her, more than willing to kill anyone who stands in their way.
Film & Release Details
U.S. Release Date: October 13, 2026 (4K + Digital)
Genre: Horror
Rating: R for Bloody Violence and Language
Running Time: 98 minutes
Year of Production: 2025
Cast & Crew
Cast: Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Written by: Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland
Based on Characters Created by: Bryan Bertino
Produced by: Courtney Solomon, p.g.a., Mark Canton, p.g.a., Christopher Milburn, Gary Raskin, Alastair Burlingham, Charlie Dombek
Technical Specs
Format: 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation
Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio
Subtitles: Spanish, French
Closed-Captioned: No
Special Features
Heart of a Killer: Making The Strangers – Chapter 2 (19:05)
In the final film of The Strangers trilogy, Maya (Madelaine Petsch) faces the masked killers one last time in a brutal, full-circle reckoning of survival and revenge.
Film & Release Details
U.S. Release Date: October 13, 2026 (4K + Digital)
Genre: Horror
Rating: R for Strong Bloody Violence and Language
Running Time: 91 minutes
Year of Production: 2026
Cast & Crew
Cast: Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Written by: Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland
Based on Characters Created by: Bryan Bertino
Produced by: Courtney Solomon, p.g.a., Mark Canton, p.g.a., Christopher Milburn, Gary Raskin, Alastair Burlingham, Charlie Dombek, Madelaine Petsch
Technical Specs
Format: 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation
Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio
The Fresh Bowl & Co. San Antonio grand opening celebration will take place this Saturday October 17, 2026. Photo: Embark Marketing, used with permission.
Puebla-Inspired Fresh Bowl & Co. Celebrates Grand Opening of First U.S. Location in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Healthy eating options in Stone Oak just got a fresh upgrade. Fresh Bowl & Co. is currently welcoming guests during its soft opening ahead of the official grand opening celebration of its very first U.S. location on Saturday, October 17, 2026. (Embark Marketing, 2026)
To mark the occasion, the Stone Oak restaurant will be celebrating all day on Saturday with free bowls for the first 50 guests, complimentary samples, merch giveaways, and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests are encouraged to reserve their spot for the grand opening HERE.
From Puebla, Mexico to San Antonio
Fresh Bowl & Co.’s arrival in Stone Oak brings a restaurant concept shaped by more than 15 years of operating experience in Puebla, Mexico to the U.S. for the first time. Founded in 2025 and inspired by the team’s experience with Salad Bowl, a popular personalized healthy-food concept developed in Mexico, Fresh Bowl & Co. chose San Antonio as the starting point for its U.S. journey.
“Bringing Fresh Bowl & Co. to San Antonio is about sharing a concept our team has spent years developing while creating something that feels at home in this community. We want every guest to have the freedom to build a meal they genuinely enjoy, using fresh ingredients, quality proteins, and flavors that make every combination their own. We’re looking forward to welcoming Stone Oak to our grand opening and introducing more of San Antonio to what Fresh Bowl is all about.”
— Javier Menendez, General Manager of Fresh Bowl & Co.
Build Your Own: Over 50 Fresh Ingredients
Customization is at the heart of the Fresh Bowl & Co. experience. Guests can create customized bowls, salads, and wraps tailored to their exact tastes and dietary preferences:
Bases: Choose from fresh greens, brown rice, white rice, or pasta.
Toppings: Select from over 50 fresh ingredients, including vegetables, cheeses, and fruits.
Proteins & Dressings: Choose from 10+ protein options and 10+ made-from-scratch dressings and sauces.
Whether you’re in the mood for a light salad, a warm hearty bowl, or a made-to-order wrap, the menu offers maximum flexibility.
Grand Opening Festivities & Giveaways
The October 17 celebration gives guests the perfect chance to sample the concept while enjoying special offers all day long:
🥣 Free Bowls: The first 50 people in line will receive a free bowl(excluding extra proteins/add-ons).
🥗 Free Samples: Guests waiting in line can sample signature proteins and sauces, with additional sampling tables setup near the entrance.
⏱️ “Stop the Clock” Challenge: Make a purchase and test your timing! Stop the clock at exactly 5.00 seconds to win exclusive Fresh Bowl apparel (hoodies, tote bags, and hats).
🎟️ Bonus Offer: All grand opening guests will receive a coupon for a FREE soup and fountain drink on their next visit (valid through October 31, 2026).
📍Grand Opening Event Details
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Ribbon Cutting: 10:45 a.m.
Event Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: 115 N Loop 1604 E, Suite 2103, San Antonio, TX 78232
RSVP: Guests are encouraged to reserve their spot for the grand opening HERE.
About Fresh Bowl & Co. & Location Info
Fresh Bowl & Co. is a locally and family-owned healthy fast-casual restaurant in Stone Oak, San Antonio. Focused on high-quality ingredients, distinctive toppings, and friendly, personalized service, they provide a clean, welcoming environment to power your day.
📍Contact & Address
Address: 115 N. Loop 1604 E. Suite 2103, San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 251-4465
🕒Hours of Operation
Soft Opening Hours (Now through Oct 16): Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tiffany Young Reclaims Her Sanctuary with New Solo Album Edge of Calm
HONG KONG — Global K-pop icon Tiffany Young has officially released her debut solo album, Edge of Calm, via Pacific Music Group (PMG), alongside the evocative music video for its title track. (Pacific Music Group, 2026)
To celebrate this milestone, Tiffany has embarked on the Edge of Calm Tour, kicking off in Hong Kong with upcoming stops in Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, before concluding with a special homecoming performance in Seoul on December 27.
Finding Peace in the Chaos: The “Edge of Calm”
The title track, “Edge of Calm,” serves as the emotional centerpiece of the entire project. Built around themes of vulnerability, reassurance, and quiet resilience, the song looks past the need for perfect words to explore the profound impact of simply being there for someone during life’s most overwhelming moments.
Gentle yet deeply affecting, “Edge of Calm” captures the healing power of true companionship—reminding listeners that sometimes the greatest act of love is staying by someone’s side through uncertainty.
“Edge” symbolizes anticipation and complete immersion, while “Calm” embodies emotional balance and clarity. Together, the two halves create a visual and sonic identity that mirrors the record’s emotional arc.
Inside the Album
The 11-track album offers a rich journey across genres and emotional landscapes, highlighting Tiffany’s signature versatility as an artist.
Key Highlights:
Featured Tracks: Includes the hit single “Summer’s Not Over” (and its Korean version), released earlier this year in honor of the 10th anniversary of Tiffany’s solo debut.
Impressionable Numbers: The “Summer’s Not Over” music video has already surpassed 1.8 million YouTube views, with over 487,000 Spotify streams.
Collaborations: Hand-picked guest features expand the record’s sonic footprint, bridging diverse musical worlds.
Edge of Calm marks Tiffany’s second release under PMG and its flagship label, Pacific Records, following her landmark global 360 partnership with the company. As the flagship artist leading PMG’s Korean expansion, this project represents both a personal creative milestone and a major step in the label’s international growth.
Edge of Calm tracklist
Codes
Drip Drop
Halfway Honest
Moment
Come Call Me Yours
Edge of Calm
Lips Together (feat. 미연 (MIYEON))
Lovers (feat. JUNNY)
Summer’s Not Over (KOR Ver.)
Summer’s Not Over
Moonlit Rain
About the Artists & Visionaries
About Tiffany Young
Born in Los Angeles, Tiffany Young moved to Seoul alone at age 15 to pursue her dream of performing, ultimately debuting with the legendary K-pop group Girls’ Generation. As part of one of the most influential girl groups in pop history, boasting 16 No. 1 singles, over 1.8 billion YouTube views, 120+ global awards, and 15 album releases, Tiffany cemented her legacy early on.
Launching her solo career to critical acclaim, she debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Next Big Sound chart and won Best Solo Breakout at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Entering a dynamic new chapter with Pacific Music Group, Tiffany continues to expand her footprint with new music, global collaborations, and exciting projects ahead.
About Pacific Music Group (PMG)
Pacific Music Group is a next-generation music company founded in 2025 by NE-YO, Sonu Nigam, MC Jin, and Jonathan Serbin. Headquartered in Hong Kong with a Pan-Asian footprint, PMG is dedicated to developing global careers out of Asia and fostering seamless cultural exchange between East and West through world-class production and mentorship.
🎧Listen & Watch Now
Stream Edge of Calm on all major platforms today, and check out the new music video on YouTube!
The final PechaKucha of 2026 will be at the recently renovated Magik Theatre. Photo: Ben Yanto, used with permission.
PechaKucha San Antonio Closes Out 2026 Season with Architecture-Inspired Volume 49
Get ready for an evening of rapid-fire inspiration, architecture, and local culture. PechaKucha San Antonio is closing out its 2026 series with Volume 49 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, hosted at the newly renovated Magik Theatre. (PechaKucha San Antonio, 2026)
📅Event Details at a Glance
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Location: Magik Theatre (420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205)
Welcome Reception: 6:30 PM
Presentations: 7:30 PM
Tickets:$10 (+ fees) | Available at the door or online
🏛️Returning to Architectural Roots
Created in 2003 by Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture, PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit chat”) gives creative minds a platform to share their passions using a unique storytelling format: 20 images, shown for 20 seconds each (a total of 6 minutes and 40 seconds per speaker). What started as a showcase for architects has evolved into a global phenomenon in over 1,200 cities worldwide.
For Volume 49, PechaKucha San Antonio is returning to its design origins in a special collaboration with the Texas Society of Architects, featuring a curated lineup inspired by design, architecture, and the built environment.
🎤Featured Presenters
The evening features a diverse array of local voices:
Sanda Coyle – Business Strategist + Community Champion
Maltz Properties • Frost Bank • Lake|Flato Architects • Best Quality Daughter • 80|20 Foundation • Big City Small Town • Blue Star Arts District
Community Partners
Texas Society of Architects • Magik Theatre • Josh Huskin Photography • Studio Morris • Giant Noise • Sprocket Productions • Wenger Productions • SmithPrint • Ben Yanto Visuals • Gary Sweeney’s Postcards • Liberty Bar • Olla Express Coffee • Duke’s Dive/Mission Bell • Folklores Catering
About the Venue:
Founded in 1994 by Richard Rosen, the non-profit Magik Theatre creates professional, accessible, literature-based theatrical experiences designed to ignite young imaginations and inspire empathy across San Antonio families.
‘Finding Direction in the Age of AI’ by Michael Earls and ‘The Delivery Gap’ by Brenn Hill. Photos: Amazon
The Growing Interest in AI and the Future of Work
Books about artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce are rapidly gaining popularity. While AI is reshaping industries and redefining traditional jobs, such as automating routine tasks and decision-making, business leaders are exploring how technology is transforming the workplace.
Readers are turning to books that explain these changes and offer practical advice on adapting skills, embracing innovation, and preparing for the future. Authors are also examining critical questions about job security and the human side of technology. As AI continues to evolve, these books provide valuable insights into navigating a rapidly changing professional world.
Why AI Adoption Fails and How Engineering Leaders Fix It
By Brenn Hill
Synopsis
Your team is writing more code than ever. Your incident rate is climbing too. Pull request volume is up. Review quality is down. Senior engineers are spending their weeks proofreading AI-generated output instead of designing systems. The dashboards say productivity is up. The incident rate says otherwise. (Amazon, 2026)
This is the delivery gap: the growing distance between how fast your team can generate code and how fast your organization can verify that code is correct, secure, and aligned with what you intended to build.
The Delivery Gap shows you:
The Verification Triangle — Metrics that tell you whether your verification is keeping pace with your generation velocity.
Six-tier quality gates — From static analysis through behavioral monitoring, each catching failure classes the tier below cannot see.
The Capability Ladder — Seven levels of organizational readiness, from experimentation through full agentic operations.
Eight decisions — An implementation sequence with completion criteria, starting from wherever you are.
The Conversation — Six questions your leadership will ask about AI governance, and how to answer them with data.
Case studies — What Stripe, Spotify, Webflow, Dropbox, and Airbnb actually built (not what vendors claim).
This is not a book about prompting. It’s a book about what happens after the code is generated.
Target Audience: CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Directors, and Engineering Managers responsible for AI adoption.
About the Author
Brenn Hill is a software engineer, engineering leader, and author based in Berlin. He has spent nearly two decades building software and leading engineering teams across America, Europe, and Asia, working across front-end, back-end, DevOps, data science, and data engineering.
He now teaches AI-augmented development practices to engineering teams and builds open-source tools and management frameworks for software delivery in the age of AI. The Delivery Gap is his second book.
Finding Clarity, Leadership and Human Connection in a World Moving at Machine Speed
By Michael Earls
Synopsis
The tools keep getting faster. The questions keep getting harder.
Cloud computing reshaped how organizations build. Artificial intelligence is now rewriting how decisions get made, how work gets done, and how quickly a career can become unrecognizable. (Amazon, 2026)
Most leaders have figured out how to keep up. Far fewer can tell you where they are going.
Finding Direction in the Age of AI is a short, direct book about staying human, and staying oriented, while the ground moves. It’s written by someone who has spent more than two decades inside the change: infrastructure engineering, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology leadership.
The questions this book takes seriously:
How do you hold on to clarity when information moves at machine speed?
What happens to culture and trust when work becomes fully digital?
Can AI raise output without hollowing out the parts of work that made it worth doing?
What should a leader actually be good at, now that the machine is good at so much?
Read this if:
You lead a team through AI adoption and are tired of the hype on both sides.
You are a technologist wondering which of your skills still compound.
You want a clear-eyed hour of thinking, not a 400-page survey of the field.
It’s a small book for a reason, it’s the kind of book you finish on a flight and think about for a month. Because the real challenge of the AI era is not keeping up with the speed. It’s remembering where we were trying to go.
About the Author
Michael Earls is a technology leader and writer with more than twenty years across infrastructure, cloud, and AI transformation. He’s also the author of Wired for Purpose and The Digital Compass.
Michael has spent more than twenty years inside the change he writes about, and he writes for the people doing the work, not the people describing it from outside.
