TUESDAY APRIL 24OPENING NIGHT FOR BAYLOR THEATRE: “Mr Burns, A Post-Electric Play” tells the story of a group of survivors recalling and retelling “Cape Feare,” an episode of the TV show “The Simpsons.” | Tickets: $20. April 24 – 28 at 7:30 pm and April 28 and 29 at 2 p.m. at the Mabee Theatre in the Hooper–Schafer Fine Arts CenterMEN’S CHOIR CONCERT: The Baylor University Men’s Choir is conducted by C. Randall Bradley. | Free. 7:30 p.m. in Jones Concert Hall, 110 Baylor Ave. WEDNESDAY APRIL 25THE ALAMO TREASURE ROAD SHOW: The Alamo invites Texans to learn about ongoing…
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 18Sound Doctrine: a Concert with Sim Flora: Sim Flora, professor emeritus at Ouachita Baptist University and renowned jazz trombonist, will be resident on campus from April 17th-19th. The Baylor Trombone Choir will feature him in a trombone concert extravaganza on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. | Free, 5:30 p.m. at 60 Baylor Ave. Cultivate Sound Sessions: Austin Crumrine and the Jive Turkeys (Jazz) | 7 p.m., Cultivate 7twelve, 712 Austin Ave.Rock Concert: Fenix Theory (rock) performs at Don Carlos. | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Don Carlos, 4651 I-35 Frontage RoadLive Music at Common Grounds: Jeremy Booth will be…
by Penelope Shirey | Design Editor While Austin is the Texas city most commonly known as being trendy and tech-forward, there is a group in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex working hard to change that idea. Natalie Fletcher, director of innovation at the Dallas Regional Chamber, works daily to make the area seem cutting-edge by helping companies make the connections they need. “A lot of what I do is support the launch and growth of activities in DFW,” Fletcher said. The Dallas Regional Chamber is nonprofit business organization with other 1,200 member companies, many of whom Fletcher said are on the…
FRIDAY APRIL 6First Friday: On the First Friday of every month, businesses in downtown Waco join together to offer specials, extended hours, live music and much more. See this link for a list of participating businesses and their offerings: https://www.facebook.com/FirstFridayWaco/ for a list of participating businesses. 5 — 9 p.m.Art on Elm: Art on Elm is a free pop-up art exhibition on historic Elm Avenue featuring local artists, musicians, craft and food vendors and children’s activities. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Art Place in historic East Waco, 418 Elm Avenue (from Dallas Street to Sherman Street)Stompfest: Baylor’s annual all-university step…
TUESDAY MARCH 27Owl Prowl: Waco Mammoth National Monument is hosting an “owl prowl,” where visitors can learn about the night creatures featured at the museum. Free | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Waco Mammoth National Monument, 6220 Steinbeck Bend DriveA Capella Choir: Associate professor of choral music Brian A. Schmidt conducts a brilliant choir of mixed voices. Free | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Jones Concert Hall, 110 Baylor Ave.WEDNESDAY MARCH 28Cultivate Sound Sessions: Central Texas Jazz Society performs. | 7 p.m., Cultivate 7twelve, 712 Austin Ave.Rock Concert: Fenix Theory (rock) performs at Don Carlos. | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Don Carlos,…
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FRIDAY MARCH 23 Beall Poetry Festival: A three-day celebration of some of the finest contemporary poets, with readings, a panel discussion and the Virginia Beall Ball Lecture on Contemporary Poetry finishes on Friday. Living Word: The play is a small casts readers’ theatre style show which follows the Passion Week narrative, from Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to His resurrection. The script is taken entirely from Bible. | Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. $7-12. Jubilee Theatre, 1319 N. 15th St. Live Music at Pinewood Roasters: Jaimee Harris (Americana/Folk) | 7:30 p.m., Pinewood…
TUESDAY MARCH 20Free concert: Faculty recital at McLennan Community College. Free | 6 – 9 p.m. at the MCC Music & Theatre Arts Building, 1400 College Dr. Spectacular Circus: Carden International Circus is coming to Waco with animals and other events. $9-18 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd.Hayes Carll & James Ingram: Two great songwriters join forces for a live acoustic show. $20 – $42 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin AvenueWEDNESDAY MARCH 21Common Grounds Concert: Dan Layus of Augustana (alternative rock). $15-$18 | Doors open at…
FRIDAY MARCH 16 Spring at the Silos: Artisans from across the country will be gathering at the Silos for a vendor fair. The free Downtown Trolley will have extended hours and a temporary route to and from McLane Stadium. Free / No tickets necessary | Three-day event from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. through Saturday at Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave. Waco Charity Open Disc Golf Pro Tour: The Waco Charity Open has been around for over 20 years. The Brazos Park course along the riverfront challenges both distance and accuracy in the open nine holes in the tight…
TUESDAY MARCH 13Ceramics Exhibit: Come at your leisure to enjoy this ceramics exhibit by Carl Block. Free | 10 a.m. -– 5 p.m. through Friday at the Community Services Center at McLennan Community College, 1400 College DriveBrain Awareness Week: Enjoy daily hands-on activities provided by professors and students from Baylor University’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. This global campaign brings attention to brain science advances and advocates for science funding. Exhibit included in admission price, free for students and faculty | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. through Friday at Mayborn Museum Complex, 1300 S University Parks Drive“Earned History — Houston…
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27Art Talk with Baylor Professor: “Baylor University art professor Winter Rusiloski will talk about the blend of abstract and natural images in her work.” Free | 7:00 p.m. at Waco Winery, 708 Austin Ave.Waco Community Band: “The Waco Community Band consists of professional and amateur musicians from throughout Central Texas and is sponsored by McLennan Community College.” Free | 7:30 p.m. at McLennan Community College’s Ball Performing Arts Center, 1400 College DriveBella Voce with Men’s Choir: “Baylor’s chamber choir of female voices performs with the Men’s Choir in preparation for the American Choral Directors Association’s Southwest Division Conference…
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 Meet the Artist- Ron Campbell: Ron Campbell, Beatles’ Yellow Submarine animator who also worked for 50 years in children’s television animation including Scooby Doo, the Smurfs, Rugrats and Winnie the Pooh, will be exhibiting his Beatles cartoons and painting live. | 4 – 8 p.m. at Cultivate 7Twelve, 712 Austin Ave. Annual Mission Waco Banquet: Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, associate professor of church growth and evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, will be the guest speaker for the annual Mission Waco banquet. | $55 for individual tickets, email jbrammer@missionwaco.org. 6 p.m. at the Waco Convention Center.…
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16McLane Stadium Tours: “A 90 minute guided tour of the stadium with stops in featured areas such as the Baylor locker room, President’s Suite, on the field, and more” | 12:00 p.m. at McLane Stadium, 1001 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.Noah Gunderson with Aaron Gillespie: “Live acoustic/folk music” Tickets $22 day of show | 7:00 p.m. doors, 8:00 p.m. show at Common Grounds, 1123 S. 8th Street.Live Music at The Grape, Wine Bar & Bistro: Live music every Thursday and Friday | 7 — 10 p.m. at 2006 N Valley Mills Dr.SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17Waco Downtown Farmers Market:…
By Penelope Shirey | Design EditorRunning has always been a part of my exercise routine. In high school, I was fortunate to have a 55-mile trail system run directly through my backyard, and I ran it as far and as often as I could. In college, however, I was repetitively sidelined by a seemingly endless string of lower body injuries that left me frustrated and seeking other outlets. Working at the Lariat requires long and sometimes late hours. This schedule necessitated finding alternate times for exercise, and I was drawn again to running due to the flexibility of scheduling. Unlike…
For the first time in its 118-year history, The Baylor Lariat it is producing a broadcast newscast. Twice each week, journalism and film and digital media students collaborate on a studio news production that they call “Lariat TV News Today.” Bruce Gietzen, director of Student Publications, said he saw the need for the Lariat’s broadcast staff to expand on the stories they previously produced.“Our number one goal is to help students find out what their passion is and then to help them get a job when they graduate, and there are jobs available in broadcast journalism,” he said. The newscast…
By Penelope Shirey | Design Editor The Baylor Art Faculty Exhibition at the Martin Museum of Art highlights the continuing professional practice of the department’s faculty. The exhibition, which is currently open to the public and runs through February 25, is an opportunity for students to engage with their professors’ creations. “If we didn’t have this show, our students could potentially go through their entire career here and never see anything that we do,” said Greg Lewallen, former commercial insect collector and lecturer of 2-D design and drawing courses. This is important, he said, because it allows students to understand…
When two aliebns find each other in a strange place, it feels a little more like home.
In the days following the release of “13 Reasons Why,” my social media channels were inundated with opinions, reactions and memes related to the show. The 2007 novel turned Netflix original series quickly became Netflix’s most tweeted about show ever. However, the discussions surrounding the show were not all positive, and the debates that followed about the difficult topics were divisive. While some people argued that the show taught them to ask for help when they need it and be kind to others, others said that the show stumbled with many flaws that prevented it from achieving the success it…
In a world cluttered with advertisements, commercials, posters and new products, good design remains paramount for success. According to a report published by the Wall Street Journal, YouTube alone now hosts over one billion hours of daily viewing, with 400 hours of new content uploaded every minute. Internet video platform’s are moving into a new era of prominence, which means that the design needs of digital content have changed. Netflix Product Creative Design Manager Steven Gianakouros led a presentation at South by Southwest titled, “Your Movie Poster Doesn’t Matter,” arguing that traditional poster designs only remain for vanity. According to…
The hardest thing about writing my first column for the Lariat was not picking a topic or writing the paragraphs; it was when our editor-in-chief asked me what location I wanted to use as my home. Since I was born, I have moved more times than I can count on my fingers. From Florida and California to Michigan and Connecticut, I have traversed the country. Inevitably, I will stumble over the question, “Where are you from?” My typical response is, “I’ve moved a lot so I’m not really from anywhere.” However, Taiye Selasi, a writer and photographer who graduated from…
The first thing most people say to me when I tell them I switched my major from mechanical engineering to new media journalism is, “Wow! That is a big jump.” To some, the idea of switching majors sounds ridiculous. For me, four semesters into college and completely burned out, it was exactly the change I needed. Switching majors was not without its challenges. Graduating after my friends and being a junior in freshman-level classes became my new realities. Rather than be stuck in a career that left me unfulfilled and craving more, though, I leapt at the opportunity to change…