In the last decade, Arlington, Texas has been expanding its offerings to be competitive with its bigger sibling cities, Fort Worth and Dallas. Several developments include the building of the AT&T Stadium, the building the Arlington Highlands (an outdoor shopping complex), refashioning its convention center into an E-sports stadium and expo center, and strengthening the downtown area to encourage tourism. Growing up in this town that the residents refer to as a “big small town,” it comes to no surprise to me that this year Arlington will host its first annual music festival, KAABOO Texas Festival. It’s rather fitting of a major music festival to make its debut in the AT&T Stadium, ten years after the stadium first opened.
KAABOO markets itself as a “new kind of entertainment and arts experience designed around comfort, hospitality, and good times,” according to its website. An adults-only event, this event advertises music, comedy, food, comedy, art, and hospitality amenities like lounges and running toilets. With a strong line-up including The Killers, Lionel Richie, Mrs. Lauryn Hill, Blue October, and Your Smith, KAABOO may become one of the stronger festivals of Texas.
Stay tuned with ktru for a giveaway opportunity. KAABOO Festival will happen May 10-12 at AT&T stadium. More information can be found on their website kaabootexas.com.
It's that time of the year again! The 28th Annual KTRU Outdoor Show is back for another day full of music, friendly faces, and student/community art. Come out and take in the rays, have a brew, and discover new talent from both Houston and beyond!
Do not miss a unique film and album release party. Free event! Open to all. On Sat 4/6, 6:30pm, @ 5415 Wheatley St, Houston, TX 77091
After 6 years of production, two monks from different parts of the world are releasing and touring their collaborative movie and music album. Kavi Karnapura (England) is the director of Circus of the Self, an experimental silent film about a girl with a circus in her head and seeking self realization. Bhagavan Narada (Bryan Hamilton TX) scored and also acted in the film. His album under alias "Aliens WITH Halos" is a corresponding release inspired by the film. "Aliens WITH Halos" was voted "Best Electronic Band in San Antonio." The experimental music and film carry psychedelic overtones and deep messages of self awareness and enlightenment.
Directed by: Kavi Karnapura Das Produced by: Bryan Hamilton (Bhagavan Narada Das) Director of Photography: Adriana Garcia Scored by: Aliens WITH Halos Starring: Veronica Vargas, Bryan Hamilton, Kavi Karnapura Das
Presented in collaboration with Rice University and sponsored by the Humanities Research Center, experience “Words and Music” by Samuel Beckett and Morton Feldman with Loop38 in this one-night only event with Christina Keefe and Jack Young.
Tune into KTRU (96.1 FM // ktru.org) 8 pm March 21st to listen!
To attend the play in person, admission is free, but due to limited seating, please RSVP at http://www.loop38.org/radio !
