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Music Friendly Community Workshop Comes To Port Aransas
On Tuesday, July 13th, the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Port Aransas will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop. Chip Adams of the Texas Music Office, will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Odessa
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Odessa Arts will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Thursday, July 8. Brendon Anthony, Director of the Texas Music Office, will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.
TMO’s Texas Music Summer Reading List
Texas Music Office Programs Specialist Steve Ray has compiled a summer reading book list of various Texas Music books that are certain to be perfect whether relaxing on the beach or under a shady oak tree. From Texas music history, to memoirs are present day Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductees, there's something for everyone.
Governor Abbott Announces El Paso Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that El Paso, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities.
El Paso To Be Certified As A Music Friendly Community On June 18
On Friday, June 18, the Texas Music Office (TMO) + the City of El Paso + the El Paso International Music Foundation will celebrate El Paso becoming a TMO-certified Music Friendly Community (MFC). TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will represent the TMO, awarding El Paso MFC liaison Veronica Castro (Director of Tourism, Destination El Paso) the "Music Friendly" honor at an in-person celebration in El Paso.
Texas Music Mixtape: Juneteenth + Black Music Appreciation Month Celebration Show, Part I
This week's Texas Music Mixtape includes Part I of our special episodes celebrating Juneteenth + June being African American Music Appreciation Month. We feature music from new music from Texas-based rock, soul, and hip hop artists with African American heritage.
TMO To Co-Host Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop In McAllen on June 29
On Tuesday, June 29, the Texas Music Office (TMO) + Visit McAllen will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop. TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will co-host the workshop to represent the TMO, answer questions, and speak about the Music Friendly Community program.
Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop In Vidor
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Vidor will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, June 8. TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will co-host the workshop via livestream to represent the TMO, answer questions, and speak about the Music Friendly Community program.