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BIPOC • Veteran • Educator • Woman-Owned
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📍 5018 Broadway | Pearland, TX

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“Life Is” is a newer addition to the Roxy Wuz Here Art Life Is Life-ing series.
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Sometimes it just is what it is.
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When we find joy in life’s simple moments, life becomes more enjoyable. Lay down the hustle. Lay down the constant pursuit. Appreciate the quiet moments, the small wins, and the everyday blessings we don’t always announce but often feel the proudest about.

I’m excited to share that “Life Is” is now on view at Lit Java Coffee & Books as part of the Beyond the Pages: Artist Showcase, on view through August 2.

Join us today from 4:00–6:30 PM as we celebrate this work alongside the incredible creations of other local artists. I’d love to see you there.

“Life Is”
C. 2026
24 × 36 in.
Mixed Media on Canvas
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#ContemporaryArt #BlackArtists #HoustonArt #ArtCollectors #SupportLocalArtists

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Kennedy will be doing a pop up at possibly the best coffee shop in Texas, @litjava! @kennedysbakes will be there from 10am until 3 (or until he sells out). We appreciate all support for the world’s best macarons!

#houston #coffee #baker #pearland

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what an absolute pleasure it was to shoot for the first ever PLTX film festival! 🍐🎞️ got to join this lovely group on a location scout tour, hosted by @bekahbabble, the film liaison at @visitpearlandtx!

we got to visit 4 film friendly sites, which included a film workshop/activation led by Houston’s very own filmmakers:
🪦 Old Settler’s Cemetery - Location Scout Checklist with @cinelupiani
☕️ @litjava - How to Write and Develop a Sellable Project with @kdantas905
🌿 @dfnc_pearland - Crafty and Catering for Cast and Crew with @juls.media
🚓 Pearland PD - Location Manager Activation with @bekahbabble
🎭 Followed by an Actor’s Circle: Director’s Notes Panel and Q&A - moderated by @_deanna.noel_

such a fun weekend, all made possible by @lscdfoundation and @visitpearlandtx! and a special shoutout to @juls.media, you killed it!!

📸 shot for @pltxfilmfest

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We’re just a few days away!

Lit Java Coffee & Books and Roxy Wuz Here Art proudly present Beyond the Page: A Visual Arts Showcase.

Join us for an evening where visual art extends the stories beyond the page. Experience a thoughtfully curated showcase, meet the featured artists during an intimate artist conversation, and connect through creativity, coffee, and community.

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕓 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 Lit Java Coffee & Books
5018 W. Broadway St.
Pearland, TX 77581

🎨 Featuring works by:
Sonia Davis, Jeneen Poole, Larry Richardson, Victoria Rochelle, Mr. Jammer, and Rickale West.

☕ Enjoy light bites, meaningful conversation, and an inspiring celebration of visual storytelling.

🗣️ Artist Conversation begins promptly at 5:00 PM.

We can’t wait to welcome you for an afternoon of art, connection, and community. See you there!

#HoustonArt #PearlandTX #ArtExhibition #SupportLocalArtists #VisualArts

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🏆 The Journey to Becoming a Champ 💪🏅

Get ready for an inspiring storytime with @litjava on August 1st as we celebrate the power of perseverance, confidence, and believing in yourself 📚✨

Join us as we read "The Way Champs Play" by Naomi Osaka and explore what it means to work hard, overcome challenges, and chase your dreams... both on and off the court 🎾🌟

Bring your curiosity, your imagination, and your champion mindset! We can’t wait to see you there 💛

#Storytime #KidsBooks #NaomiOsaka #YouthEmpowerment #ReadingWithKids #CommunityEvents #FutureChampions #BookLovers #InspiringYouth #HoustonEvents #mentalhealth

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Art has been opening doors into new conversations, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to share the journey.

I recently had the chance to sit down again with my friend Larry D. Richardson on the Master Mind Wisdom Podcast.

We talked about how my work is expanding across the arts, what inspired that evolution, and what’s next, including a behind-the-scenes look at Beyond the Page: A Visual Arts Showcase.

Click the link in my bio to watch our conversation on YouTube.

And if you haven’t already, save the date! Join me on Saturday, July 25, from 4:00–6:30 PM at Lit Java Coffee & Books as we celebrate an incredible lineup of artists and the powerful stories their work tells. I’d love to see you there!

#HoustonArt #BlackArtists #VisualArts #ArtExhibition #ArtistInterview

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Congratulations to @marielaintexas, @juls.media, and everyone who made this weekend’s @pltxfilmfest by @lscdfoundation happen! 🎬👏

Grateful to have experienced the first-ever Pearland Film Festival location scouting tour—conceptualized by @juls.media and led by Pearland Film Liaison & @visitpearlandtx Marketing Manager, Rebekah Burns. ⭐️ Your hard work truly showed. 🙌🏽

From Settlers Cemetery and @litjava to @dfnc_pearland and the Pearland courtroom, it was fun seeing these places through a filmmaker’s perspective.

From the location scout to opening night and the meetup at @robraystaproom, this weekend was a reminder that communities are strengthened when we celebrate creativity and connection.

It’s inspiring to see Pearland supporting initiatives like this through the 2026 Cultural Arts Grant.

🎥 Cheers to the people who create space for stories that matter.

It may have been a little bit of a work weekend, but I was surrounded by greatness. 💚

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We made it to the weekend!! We have about 4 more weeks of summer, get out and enjoy it 😀. Xx, Kaylen

*Events are subject to change*

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Hey hey heyyy! It’s your girl Tosha Mac 👋🏾

Y’all… I found THE spot in Old Pearland!
Lit Java = coffee shop + bookstore in ONE 😍

I was scrolling IG looking for a new coffee vibe and baby, this place is AMAZING. Perfect for reading, working, or just chillin’.

📍 Lit Java | Off 518 in Old Pearland
I’m tagging them so y’all can pull up too!

Until next time… I’ll holla ✌🏾

#LitJava #PearlandTX #HoustonCoffee #HTXFoodie #CoffeeAndBooks BookstoreCafe BlackOwnedBusiness SupportLocalHTX PearlandEats HoustonHiddenGems CoffeeShopVibes BookLovers TashaMacFinds OldPearland TexasCoffee @litjava

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✍️ Every movie starts with one thing...A script.

Join Karen Liu during the PLTX Film Festival Location Scout Tour for a special Writers Activation:

📖 How to Write and Develop a Sellable Project

This isn't just about writing. It's about understanding how producers and development executives decide which projects move forward.

🎟️ Buy your badge through the link in our bio.

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I had a hard time finding booktrovert-friendly events this weekend, probably because of the holiday - but here are 8 things happening this weekend in and around Houston that might appeal to those of you who prefer to spend your weekends of the softer side of life.

Have fun out there! Let me know if I missed anything and what your plans look like this weekend!

#bookstagram #weekendplans #bookishevents #thingstodoinhouston #houstonevents

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Quarterly Proof of Life has officially been filed. ✨

Turns out I did, in fact, leave my home this quarter several times actually.

I read 40 romance books, spent hundreds of hours with narrators in my headphones, (𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘛𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯) visited bookstores. At City Fling, I met authors, hugged internet friends in real life. And managed to take approximately 8,000 photos over the last three months.

Honestly, when I put it all together like this, it feels like I had a really lovely 3 months. Looking forward to July for its new releases and my birthday on the 17th!!!

Thanks for following along while I continue documenting my life in books, camera crumbs, and increasingly niche spreadsheets. 🩶
If anyone would like to see my spreadsheets, hit up my DMs! (𝘯𝘰, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘦𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘮)

💭 What’s been your favorite book read this year, so far?
- Me? That’s a loaded question and I couldn’t possibly pick a favorite…🙈

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