Browsing: Arts and Life

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.

It’s October, and we’re starting off this month with some Tunesday bops. That means it’s finally the season to put on a beanie and your earbuds or headphones of choice and jam out as leaves crunch under your Uggs on the way to class — that is, if this Texas heat will ever subside.

This year’s event looked a little different than last year’s Howdy at the Hurd, which featured country star Bailey Zimmerman, axe-throwing and a ferris wheel. Though, the same good cause was still at the heart of it all, according to Pi Beta Phi Howdy chair Madilyn Eckenrode.

Chill in the air or not, fall is upon us and so are the celebrations that come with it. This weekend in Waco is full of festivals to attend, so grab a friend and join the fun. The best part: many seasonal celebrations including Howdy and Oktobearfest are free, so don’t miss out on the food, music, culture and community.

“Sometimes we don’t think about the fact that a lot of the earliest silent films were biblical adaptations, and that Bible Story movies were huge business in early Hollywood,” Sheldon said.

To put it in simple terms, my dinner experience at Magnolia Table was fantastic. However, what stuck out to me the most wasn’t the food.

“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.”

“Our chapter motto is brotherhood above all,” Meck said. “Our purpose is putting together something that we’re proud of and to have fun with. And we hope that the audience will have fun with us and be entertained by what we put together.”

It’s no secret Perry’s latest album, “143,” which was released on Sept. 20, has not been well-received by the general public, pop music fans and even some of Perry’s most dedicated followers. It’s obvious this album was intended to give bad girl vibes, but it was just plain bad. For those fans who have defended her through some of her rougher moments, “143” just might have been the last straw.

If you’re looking for a vintage atmosphere and delicious food, this is your place. Jake’s Texas Tea House serves an array of dishes from burgers to ribs, but its crème de la crème are its pies. They come in a variety of flavors, from pecan to buttermilk, and will have you coming back for more. The restaurant has a gas station theme and features an array of vintage cars, signs and hubcaps within its dining area.

The Holistic Fair on Sept. 22, this year titled “Healing Harvest”, featured several small business teaming up to benefit The Phoenix Project, an organization with the goal of providing aid to the homeless.

This week’s selection of Tunesday songs are not exactly cheery, but they are worth a listen. We’re switching over to a more glum, acoustic vibe with tunes from Bon Iver and Lizzy McAlpine, and sorrowful reflection to a beat from Bad Bunny. Perhaps this week is a chance to slow it down and wallow for a while, and that’s okay.

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.

Musicians dressed to the nines and numerous attendees poured into Jones Hall on Thursday night for the Baylor Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert. This was no ordinary show, as world-renowned composer and conductor Frank Ticheli made a guest appearance at the concert where students played several of his compositions.

“I’m trying to just educate people on some of the cultural traditions of the ancient world,” he said. “I think people really find some commonalities and they can identify a lot with these cultures.”

This week’s list of what to do in Waco is a little less musical and a little more mysterious. Whether you’re into ghost tours or murder mysteries, there’s a little something for all who are ready to embrace spooky season.

Starting his career in 2015 with the release of “Bcos U Will Never Be Free”, O’Connor set a new standard for the indie music community, creating a new genre known as “bedroom pop.” His music creates a narrative for teenage boys — talking about hard-to-discuss topics like love, depression and loss.

“Reiki is constant. It’s never not there,” Moles said. “We have chakra systems in our body, and ultimately, we want those up and running. We want them to be in a balanced position, and that creates a cohesive subconscious and conscious connection because you’re at a higher vibrational frequency.”

“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.”

“Music will always be a part of my life, even if it’s just like sitting down to record an idea in just the little bit of free time I have or going on tours in the summer,” Garza said. “I’m definitely not going to stop playing music anytime soon. I still have ideas and these journal entries to put into songs. So all that is gonna continue for a long time.”

If drag queens weren’t already unique, Flamy Grant stands out for the subject of most of her music — Christianity. As a queer kid who grew up in the Bible belt, faith played a large part in her life, even though she has since left the church, she said.

The ladies stole the show at MTV’s Video Music Awards last night, although Benson Boone’s back flip off a piano was pretty sick. But for now, we’re focusing on these fabulous fits worn by some of the most talented women in the music industry, starting with 2024’s Song of the Year winner…

Baylor football just played their first away game on Saturday and the NFL kicked off its first Sunday of the year — a huge weekend for football fans. Many students love watching their favorite teams in the comfort of their own homes, but for those looking for a place to enjoy both collegiate and professional football, this article may be just what you’re looking for.

Being someone who was first frightened by the eclectic sandworms when I was 6 years old but immediately fell in love with the film, I did not have a second film on my 2024 bingo card. With that being said, my bingo card is now in the trash, and I am eager to announce that “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a masterpiece sequel.

This week’s schedule includes a whole lot of stage time for our talented Waco and Baylor performers. Join the crowd in supporting them, and take a parent along to show off the Waco scene while you’re at it. It’s Family Weekend, after all!

Reyes was hindered by opening Huaco Lounge, a continuation of Huaco Eatery in Union Hall, in the midst of construction that seemed to never end. “[The street] was closed for two years. It was super slow,” Reyes said. “Now it’s open, it’s better.”

“If you are there long enough, you don’t really have a choice,” Hemsworth said. “I suppose prison starts to feel like home to inmates.”

We all need a little good fortune and flow in our lives. Learn how to Feng Shui your dorm and intentionally bring in that good energy with organization and room placement.

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.

When Choudhury was brainstorming a theme and lineup for the show, she was looking at significant dates around the beginning of September and found that Sept. 6 was National Food Bank Day. Choudhury then pitched the idea of creating a “Show for a Cause” to Thomas, and they decided that attendees would be able to bring cans to donate to the show in exchange for a discounted ticket.