If you’ll be spending your summer here in Waco and are looking for ways to enjoy your college town, don’t worry — I’ve got you covered.
Browsing: Arts and Life
Western Belle Farm will host its annual Sunflower Festival every Saturday and Sunday from May 10 to June 1. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on weekends and from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Memorial Day.
The adaptation to the 2015 video game is intriguingly different and well-executed in some aspects, but the plot lost itself as the story unfolded, causing me to leave the theater wondering, “Why?”
We’re keeping it low and slow for the last Tunesday of the semester. These guitar-themed songs will be calming enough to ease you into a study session, but just spirited enough to keep you awake and working hard.
What began as a small project funded by a grant from the Waco Indie Film Festival in 2022 has since blossomed into an internationally celebrated work, known as “The Heart of Texas.”
The festival began with an introduction from Senior Lecturer Maverick Moore, who set the stage for the 17 short films from both graduate and undergraduate film students, spanning roughly two hours.
Musician and Shady Dale, Ga., junior Ethan Lynch didn’t grow up in a musical family. Instead, he spent his childhood on his family’s multi-generational cattle farm, working alongside his two brothers from an early age.
Even though spring is in full swing, spooky things still linger in the air. Every Saturday, the Dr Pepper Museum hosts its weekly Paranormal Experience — a two-hour tour that reveals a side of the museum far beyond just the drink.
Graduation is nearing, and before the bittersweet tears of youth start rolling, plan for your party by adding these five songs to your playlist. Some are upbeat, some are danceable and some are nostalgic, but each fits the night of celebration and reminiscence.
There’s plenty to do in Waco this weekend, from crystal hunting to kayaking to free concerts. So, if you’re able to check all your finals prep off your to-do list and have some time to spare, join in the fun.
In this performance, the cast and crew of Baylor Theatre have lifted the words straight from the pages of your sophomore year English textbook and breathed new life into this classic story of revenge.
Directed by Gavin O’Connor, the sequel brings back Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff and dives deeper into his world. This time, the long-awaited sequel runs with more humor, emotional moments and a stronger focus on his relationship with his brother, which becomes the heart of the film.
The sun beat down hot on the shoulders of Dallas junior Carson Sheldon as he made his way down I-35 on April 13 — not in a car or truck, but in a pair of On Cloud running shoes. After six long, sweaty hours and a whopping 38 miles, Sheldon became the first known person to run from Baylor to the Buc-ee’s in Temple.
Seven years after its cancelation Daredevil has risen from the grave, with an entirely different set of showrunners. Despite the show’s higher budget, returning cast, CGI, and slick new look. There are still multiple plot holes, and weak storylines that hold it back from being a near-perfect season.
His latest album release, “WITHERED,” features a mix of new songs and released singles. Mostly full of slower tunes, the album encapsulates the energy original fans have grown to love and expect from d4vd.
We’re nearing the end, Bears. Now that it’s time to lock in, here are some study beats to keep you company during those late-night library sessions.
The first point of Da’ Shack Farmer’s Market was to tackle food insecurity by educating Waco locals on gardening, given how advantageous it can be because of the regenerative cycle of crops.
Humidity hung heavy in the air this past weekend at The Far Out Lounge in South Austin. Austin Psych Fest, the city’s annual psychedelic music event, drew thousands, their bodies packed together in front of stages featuring psych rock, indie rock and experimental pop bands from all over the world.
Just a few feet from the stage they would soon play on, I got to sit down for a quick interview with Josh Lambert, Yvonne Lambert and Toto Miranda from the ever-so-versatile psych rock group, The Octopus Project. In our talk, I got details on the band’s evolution over years, their past live music experiences and even got to chatting about spirit animals. Let’s dive in.
From head-to-toe black to fits displaying every color of the rainbow, here are some fun and funky fashion choices we noticed at Psych Fest.
Located on 1001 Webster Ave, Webster Market aims to bring both locals and tourists a place to enjoy local shopping close to downtown.
Kayaking and paddleboarding have become more than just weekend hobbies. For many locals and students alike, these outdoor activities offer a chance to unplug, decompress and reconnect with something greater than themselves.
In a fast-moving world of mass production and synthetic fixes, three Waco small businesses — Penelope Pickers Vintage, Cottontail Jones and Granddaddy Willow — are choosing a more mindful path. Centered on sustainability, healing and the power of community, these businesses also highlight the value of recycled and resold goods, encouraging customers to reconnect with the earth, their well-being and more intentional ways of living.
The movie is a Coogler original. It’s the first film he has written and directed that isn’t based on an existing IP or historical event. Essentially, it’s the lovechild of “Blade,” “From Dusk Till Dawn,” and “Lovecraft Country.” “Sinners” intricately weaves together the history, culture and music of the American South, set to a brutal vampire flick.
With Austin Psych Fest just around the corner, it’s time to start getting in the groove by listening to some trippy tunes. Whether you enjoy rock that’s a little grungier and heavier or low and slow dream pop, this fest will cater to all different tastes of psych music.
Golden hour set in as hundreds filed into the Foster Pavilion on Tuesday evening. Speckled among the crowd in the pit and the decks were t-shirts, sweatshirts and jerseys bearing the capitalized words “Child of God” and “Forrest Frank.”
From improving mental health to growing productivity, dopamine menus are becoming popular amongst the self-help community. Here is an explanation of what it involves and how to implement it into your life.
Released on April 11, this slow-burning psychological thriller doesn’t rely on predictable tropes or recycled plot lines. Instead, it offers something visually striking, emotionally intense and cinematically different. If I could rate it, I’d give it a solid four out of five stars.
Cerovich is in the Honors College here at Baylor, so the chapel holds a special place in his heart. But the EP wasn’t created by Cerovich alone — he had lots of help from his many friends.
As heavy winds blew throughout Waco, a bigger storm brewed in the parking lot of The Backyard, which was converted to a stage to hold the 3,000 fans who came to see 17-year-old country phenomenon, Ty Myers.