There are an estimated 1.2 million home beer brewers in the United States, according to the American Home Brewers Association, and several of these beer connoisseurs call Lubbock home. “I never found a beer I didn’t like, or that didn’t like me,” local brewer Bill Hardy said. Bill Hardy and his son, Tim, are both […]
Art and Quotes Inspire on Texas Tech Campus
September 14, 2016 by
The Public Art Program at the Texas Tech University System was initiated by the Board of Regents in 1998 to enrich campus environments and extend the educational mission at each university. Through this program, artworks are funded and added to the system’s multiple campuses. Texas Tech’s Lubbock campus has more than 100 pieces created by some of today’s […]
Humans of The Farmers Market
September 6, 2016 by
“I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t important.” – The Eleventh Doctor, Doctor Who Humans of New York is a simple concept. Photographer Brandon Stanton takes a picture of someone, usually on the streets of New York City. He then interviews them to get insight into their unique, complex lives. It has attracted a huge following on social […]
Tech Poetry Society: O’ Poet, My Poet
May 19, 2016 by
By MiKenna Williams and Natalie Ortiz Poets enter the room Spoken word, rap and prose Bring life to the artists This verse describes the Tech Poetry Society, founded to bring creative minds together. Anyone with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours can join. Paul Feyisetan, the society’s president, […]
Hollywood’s Take on Rape Culture Gets Thumbs Up
March 4, 2016 by
Rape culture is finally in the spotlight—not just on college campuses but also throughout popular culture—and victim advocates say this is a welcome change. At the 88th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Vice President Joe Biden and Lady Gaga took a stand by promoting the It’s On Us campaign, which encourages everyone’s personal commitment to keep […]
Painting Made Easy for Everyone
December 7, 2015 by
By Abby Aldrich and Preston Derrick Painting with a Twist allows Lubbock residents to take a break from their daily lives and make some art in the process. Local artists lead customers through painting different works of art — including seasonal, Texas and animal designs. Danielle Counts, an instructor at Painting with a Twist, said even if someone has never lifted […]
Batch’s Homecoming: #ArtIsNotDead
November 5, 2015 by
In an overcrowded room filled with Texas Tech faculty and students, the Department of Communication Studies hosted an “Evening with Baron Batch” last week. An alumnus who earned his communication studies degree in 2010, Batch, a former Tech football player, went on to play in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He retired from football in 2013. Since […]
Architecture Students Bring Together Local Artists
November 4, 2015 by
By Tanner Hunt The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts will host its monthly First Friday Art Trail tomorrow, Nov. 6, but outside the downtown trolley crawl are pockets of unexplored inspiration. This Friday, a Lubbock startup, ULabs, and a group of architecture students with the cryptic name BLNKA will host a night of artistic expression after the […]
Dancing For The Stars
October 20, 2015 by
By Megan Reyna The music luminaries of the Lone Star State are getting a special dance tribute this weekend in Lubbock. Texas Music Icons: A Rockin’ Evening of Dance features contemporary and jazz styles of dance. Presented by the local Flatlands Dance Theatre, the event will be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 24 in the Firehouse Theatre at The […]
Arena Concerts Generate Modest Revenue for Tech
October 9, 2015 by
Paul McCartney. Enrique Iglesias. Pitbull. Jason Aldean. These are some of the artists who have performed at the United Supermarkets Arena (USA) in Lubbock over the last year. But surprisingly, no resulting millions of dollars have poured into Texas Tech’s coffins. The arena generates only modest revenues, enough to cover its expenses. It made $155,340 from […]
