By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorJust like in many Baylor Christmas seasons past, the School of Music will hold its annual “A Baylor Christmas” choir and orchestra performances on Dec. 5, 6 and 8. However, the holiday tradition has found a new home this year in Waco Hall, Memphis junior Elie Lassiter said. Lassiter, president of the Baylor...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThis weekend in Waco offers a smorgasbord of events to attend, from book sales to holiday plays. Thanksgiving break isn’t far away and neither are finals. Grab a friend and use these activities as a brain break!Waco Cultural Arts Fest | Nov. 15-17 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indian Spring Park, 203 N...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterWaco-born R&B, soul and jazz fusion group "Smooth Nature" resonates with authenticity and sonic passion throughout their songs and live performances. The trio is composed of two brothers and one of their longtime friends, making it obvious when listening to their music that their connection runs much deeper to one another than just their craft....

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By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterTwenty years of creative opportunities and experiences will be celebrated at the annual Waco Cultural Arts Fest this weekend. 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...

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Arts & Life Editor | Olivia TurnerFountain Mall looked a little different than usual on Wednesday. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., folded t-shirts lined the surrounding stairs, shoes circled around the fountain and a dozen clothing racks clustered across the walkway with dresses, sweaters and coats draped from their hangers. This pop-up thrifting frenzy, hosted annually by Baylor’s International...

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By Shane Mead | ReporterBaylor Theatre held its opening night performance of The Thanksgiving Play by playwright Larissa FastHorse on Tuesday night. The narrative of the play follows a teacher and aspiring director in charge of her own Thanksgiving play working with a local street actor who she has an intimate relationship with, a cliché Los Angeles actress and a...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterNobody likes being last to the bandwagon, especially when it comes to music. Whether you're an avid pop listener or circulate through different rock artists it's still important to keep up with the new faces of great music. Freshen up your playlists with these five up-and-coming artists that will have you saying "I told you...

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By Shane Mead | Reporter My favorite films are those that leave me thinking long after I walk out of the theater. When it's a borderline low-budget film ($10 million) like "Heretic," which released in theaters Nov. 8, the thoughtfulness makes it all the more impressive. Beware, readers! There are spoilers ahead. The narrative for this movie begins with two...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThe tortured artist takes the stage for this week’s Tunesday. If you’re experiencing loss of love this week, tune in for some resonance with these somber artists and perhaps a good cry. Hopefully next week is a bit cheerier, but for now, these sad songs kind of slap. “Songs” by half•alive, Jordana (Nov....

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By Shane Mead | ReporterOn Wednesday, the Asian Leaders Network is hosting their inaugural Diwali festival at Market Bridge Street Plaza. The festival will feature artists, performances, vendors and Indian student organizations Baylor Taal and Indian Subcontinent Student Organization from 5 to 8 p.m. Asian Leaders Network was founded two years ago by Cha Community co-owner Jaja Chen and became...

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