This longstanding Baylor tradition premieres university talent across students and faculty alike. From solo performances to organized dances and comedic acts, this show invites talent of all kinds to take center stage.
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Show your family the very best of Baylor and Waco this weekend with this list, overflowing with fun events to attend!
If you’ve been searching for something off the beaten path for your next night out, perhaps spots that don’t require a long wait time or an influencer’s recommendation, you’re in luck. These local gems may not get the same spotlight, but they’re just as worthy of attention.
The Waco Civic Theatre celebrated its 100th birthday Tuesday with a public party that thanked volunteers and staff and previewed what’s next for the nonprofit theater.
In honor of the musical’s ten-year anniversary since its debut in 2015, the award-winning musical is being shown in movie theaters nationwide — including Waco’s Cinemark theater on Creekview Drive — giving audiences another way to experience a show that changed Broadway.
As we break out our sweaters and sip our pumpkin spice, what better way to add ambience than a curated playlist of songs and artists that bring fall to life?
So, you made it through the first few weeks of class — congratulations. But if things are starting to get real and you need a little something to take the edge off, you know where to find what you need. Welcome back to Tunesday, where you can get your weekly fix of fresh songs for your playlist.
The abandoned Regal Jewel Theater on Woodway Drive is being renovated into a sports complex, giving the building a new purpose. The facility will be called the Waco Warriors Fieldhouse, where Wacoans and sports fanatics can hone their skills.
In case you didn’t have time to tune in on Sunday night, in no particular order, here were the best looks at the 2025 VMAs.
Up and down the brick sidewalk, performative male students strutted their stuff for the crowd of over 100 students, bearing wired headphones on their heads, carabiners clipped onto the loops of their baggy jeans and guitars and tote bags slung over their shoulders.
Now that it’s the second week into classes and students are settling in, there’s plenty of weekend fun to be had. Explore more of the Waco arts scene by seeing a play or attending a live music show, or immerse yourself in campus culture by attending a cookout. Adventure awaits!
The FitPass might feel like just another Baylor money-grab, but behind the price tag are student instructors who give their time, energy and passion to keep campus active.
On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., three professors gathered together to discuss the impact of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway production, “Hamilton,” in celebration of the show’s 10-year anniversary.
On the corner of Washington Ave. and 8th St., next to Tecovas, sits Studio Grocery, a local downtown Waco vintage store run by Baylor alumni Colton Dearing and Michael Davidson.
Behind the lights, ticket sales and big-name bookings of Foster Pavilion’s two-year concert series is a careful strategy — a collaboration between Baylor, a Nashville marketing agency and the artists themselves.
Swifties are celebrating, skeptics are rolling their eyes and some Baylor students say they just don’t care. The engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce — the internet’s most-watched couple — has the Baylor community divided.
For nearly 50 years, WestFest has brought families together over Labor Day weekend with polka music, homemade Czech food, carnival rides and a celebration of tradition that keeps the small town’s heritage alive.
Rebekah Lambert, a Baylor alumna, was appointed as music director and conductor of the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra and co-assistant conductor of the Waco Symphony Orchestra. Waco freshman Lydia Gravagne, the new administrator of the youth orchestra, will work alongside her.
It’s Labor Day weekend, which means things will be slowing down a bit after a crazy first week of classes. If you’re looking to be a little lazy but still keep yourself occupied, here are some happenings around town to fuel your fun.
If you’re looking for a matcha that is rich in flavor, but not too grassy; that is sweet enough to leave a good taste in your mouth; that has just the right balance of matcha and milk; I got you. Here are a few places in town to get matcha that will have you coming back for more.
Laufey has always had one foot in the past and one in the present. Her newest album, “A Matter of Time,” proves she’s not afraid to stretch that distance even further.
For Waco Salon Asylum owners, Jesse and Meagan Kruse, hairstyling is not just about a good cut and color: it’s about curating a welcoming environment dedicated to client connections and fostering a nurturing learning space for stylists.
When bustling around a highly social environment such as a college campus, dogs can be seen as the more attractive student pet. However, cats offer a unique companionship that complements student life rather suitably, according to Baylor students.
Tucker Wetmore, an up-and-coming country artist who has toured with the likes of Luke Bryan and Kameron Marlowe, will be making a stop in Waco to perform at Foster Pavilion.
Slumber Rollz is a gourmet cinnamon roll shop that is changing the treat game. Say goodbye to the world of boring, lackluster cinnamon rolls, and hello to flavors like “Banana Pudding,” “Fruity Pebbles” and “Peaches and Cream.”
If you’re someone who is constantly on the hunt for new music, be sure to check in each week and add these sick beats to your playlist.
Between the uniqueness of the concert lineup and the energy in the stadium, the tone of the Cross Canadian Ragweed reunion show was truly unique, characterized by the loud energy and high spirits of the crowd.
What songs are best to induce deep focus? Is music even beneficial to creating the atmosphere of a quality study session? In response to these inquiries, Baylor School of Music professors constructed a playlist of songs and pieces that they recommend to motivate, focus and even relax to accompany any study session.
Making the switch from dorm to apartment this year? Perhaps it’s time to switch up your décor, too. And the best part: you don’t have to be a Chip or Joanna Gaines to tackle these renovations.
Aug. 15 brought with it one of the best breakup albums heard yet this year, pop sensation Conan Gray’s “Wishbone.” If you haven’t done so yet, pop in those headphones and buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster of an album about heartbreak, bitterness and overcoming.
