Author: Katherine Hatcher

Elvis Presley may have passed away 46 years ago, but Elvis Tribute Artist Al Joslin continues to keep the King of Rock and Roll’s legacy alive to bring joy to others.

The light attraction park is open from 6-10 p.m. every night from Nov. 27 to Dec. 30 and is located right off of I-35 in West. This Christmas attraction allows people to drive their vehicles through a 25-minute seasonal light display. The park also has activities for children, such as a petting zoo, pony rides for children, writing letters to Santa, watching Christmas movies, pictures with real life Santa and more.

Although Scott said she enjoys printmaking, she had the idea to use a vast array of artistic elements, such as lithographs, screen and relief prints, etches and more in her showcase.

Fabled Bookshop & Cafe may very well be Santa’s workshop during this time of the year, as told by Elizabeth Barnhill. This adult “book buyer” spoke today about what books to buy for loved ones this Christmas at the monthly meeting of the Baylor Club’s Newcomers and Neighbors of Waco.

Although his songs sometimes come off as generic pop, the openness of this album allows the listener to resonate with some of Mendes’s fears of growing up and realizing that life can be complicated and messy in certain parts. Overall, the album is a beautiful journey to listen to.

The festival, hosted by Cultural Arts of Waco, runs from Friday to Sunday and includes a WordFest, ScienceFest, ArtsFest and a film showcase. Many of the events will take place around and inside the Waco Convention Center at various times that are clarified on their website.

Amid Waco’s booming arts scene, one art form has grown slower than others — dance. However, partial credit must be awarded to one trailblazer in the field. From the beginning of her dance career in her youth to now, Waco local Brooke Schlecte has brought many opportunities for different kinds of dance to thrive in Waco.

Most students focus on grades, their jobs, relationships and more during their years at college. On top of all that, Rockwall senior Laney Sledge runs her very own boutique.

Although the holiday is normally celebrated for two days, Rocio Ramirez Landoll said that she wanted to create a grand ofrenda and celebration that lasts an extra few days so that the community could have more opportunities to come see it.

Since its commencement last fall, the Austin Avenue Art Fair has cultivated community and enriched culture through showcasing artists and musicians. This year, the community will come together from Nov. 1-3 to celebrate and admire the talents of local artists.

The term “self-expression” may bring to mind how we dress and style our bodies which speaks volumes to who we are as people. There is also another area of everyday self-expression that has become popular to style: the cars we drive.

“So by incorporating the technology, it will allow us to take virtual programming into pockets of the community and or communities that otherwise could not get here, and we can do that at a much more affordable rate,” Wiley said.

Throughout the month of October, Zeta Tau Alpha has prepared for their male pageant, Big Man on Campus. This event showcases performances of talent and humor, while raising funds and awareness for breast cancer.

Madden said that in the past, money raised for Fright Night has been donated to the American Red Cross. Though FIJI continues to partner with the ARC, they plan to direct the funds to a more specific cause.

“We’re talking about a disabled bell ringer. We’re talking about gypsies who are mistreated. We’re talking about the reality of humanity, and so it’s those kinds of things that draw me into that,” Guess said.

On the other hand, while it seems like repetitive components of this album are sometimes there to take up space, people can’t forget that Coldplay has always been able to say a lot through saying a little. They do this through their unique music and sounds, and sometimes repetitive phrases help better communicate their message.

Saddle up for one hot rodeo with livestock shows, a carnival and concerts starting on Oct. 3, where activities to engage all ages feature at the Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo.

Infinite possibilities encapsulate Downs’s entire mentality — not only with linework, but with the way he approaches the stories behind his pieces and meaning in his art as continues pushing his boundaries, starting with the subjects in his art.

We normally see celebrities doing what they’re good at — athleticism, acting, etc. Watching these celebrities on the dance floor is so captivating as we’re able to put ourselves in their shoes. They’re learning and growing in their dancing skills every week, so it’s engaging to go along that journey with them.

“If we keep calling women mothers, then we make women only valuable in one way,” Alford said. “And not every woman will be a mother, wants to be a mother or is a mother for her whole life, but you know what you are your whole life? A daughter.”

Historic Waco Executive Director Erik Swanson said the plot of the mystery was based on the night that Bonnie Parker helped Clyde Barrow escape from McLennan County Jail in 1930.

“It is a very unique show,” Mauldin said. “It’s really beautiful to see how impactful theater can be at its most simple form. No magic, no music. Just actors, emotions and a campfire.”

“The smaller size, combined with an extremely supportive culture leads to more opportunities than one could imagine,” Ghaffar said.

The album is appealing to listen to because Strait effectively uses nostalgia in two ways: by reminiscing various parts of life, and incorporating stereotypical country tropes and characteristics to his sound.

“Events like these, like we’ve been doing with Levitt, and the farmer’s market, the whole point is to truly bring [Waco’s] mission to life… which is to bridge communities, to showcase artistry, talent, bring in talent, and then at the same time, create a space where everybody can connect,” Linares said.

“I think everybody has overwhelming, stressful lives that they lead; [they] get bogged down, but coming out here and doing something different, getting to meet these animals — it’s something totally satisfying,” Sabre said.

“The movie had such a vast impact,” Deonath said. “I really don’t think people understood the depth of what Elvis actually did for pop culture, and the music industry.”

This time, Fuzzy Friends brought two dogs, Ellie and Socks, that could be adopted. There was live music in the cozy setting of the coffee company, where people enjoyed their coffee and learned about their potential new furry family members.

Rhett is well known for his ability to combine traditional country music with pop, providing a modern mix that is refreshing to hear. However, Rhett took this album a step further with songs that could be classified under all sorts of genres including old country, new country, rock, pop and more.

After hanging out with people, I often found myself trying to fit a mold that I thought people wanted to see at Baylor, which made me like a lot of things about myself less. If this happens, remember to celebrate others’ differences from yours. Appreciate who they are, not who you aren’t.