Teen D&D- Thursday, 3/5 & 3/19 @ 4:30 PM
Digital Art Bookmarks-Thursday, 3/26 @ 4:30 PM
The Teen Zone: Dystopian Games- Saturday, 3/28 @ 2:30 PM
All listed programs are for 6th-12th graders only and are free to attend. To register, visit localhop.com
Article by Eva
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, serves as a global call to action to protect our planet and advocate for sustainable environmental practices. It’s an essential reminder that our individual choices, no matter how small, contribute to the collective health of our ecosystems. Making simple, eco-friendly swaps is one of the easiest and effective ways to reduce waste while simultaneously helping your wallet.
Some sustainable swaps & their benefits are swapping from bottles to Bar Shampoo & Conditioner which is so much better because it eliminates plastic bottle waste and reduces water used in manufacturing. Lasts longer because One bar can replace 2–3 liquid bottles, saving you money on frequent replacements. You can also swap to reusable bags. It keeps thousands of plastic bags out of landfills and oceans and it's a one-time cost to avoid "bag fees" at grocery stores . You can also swap to Reusable Water Bottles which will drastically cut down on single-use plastic pollution and you can refill for free instead of buying cases of water, you pay once for the bottle and get free refills anywhere. Over all the financial & environmental payoff is worth the swaps because transitioning to these alternatives is budget-friendly because they prioritize durability over disposability. For example, while a high-quality water bottle might cost more upfront than a single plastic one, it pays for itself within weeks making sustainability a win for both the Earth and your bank account.
Article by Braxton
Jazz: the mix of brass, woodwinds, and rhythm sections. Jazz music is the syncopation of rhythms and sounds. Originating from African American communities in parts of New Orleans, Louisiana; it began to be defined by the brass bands and the charming improvisation solos known worldwide. Though jazz is a genre people know internationally, it appears as one if, if not the least, selling genres of music of all time. I believe jazz is the most underrated musical region ever, which many agree, and that is why on April 30th of every year it is International Jazz Day! In honor of this wondrous holiday I will be sharing the top artists and composers as well as my favorite!
Interactive by Hannah
Article by Trinity
Isn't it do-lovely indeed. Anything Goes first performed in 1934 has everything you love about old Hollywood musicals like Guys and Dolls or Singin’ in the Rain. It's got catchy songs such as the opening song “I Get a Kick Out of You”, “Friendship”, and the titular song “Anything Goes” just to name a few. It's got a charming cast of characters from Lord Evangeline Harcourt to gangster Moonface Martin even the extras are cholk-full of personality. It's also got that special humor that hasn't aged a day that will have you laughing in your seat.
It might seem like a hard musical to pull off on the high school level, but Mustang was able to do it. The set design was delightful, mimicking a cruise liner's deck with compelling lighting, the period costumes were whimsical and charming with the hair and make-up to match, the pit sounded like a professional recording, and most importantly, the students performed and sang their hearts out. I went on Friday night, and it was a full house from families to teachers to students, the crowd was alive and it was infectious. The dedication and work that was clearly put into the musical makes the performance feel so high level.
It was my first time watching a musical put on by Mustang, and I'll be thinking about this performance years to come, and if you went, I hope you enjoyed it just as much as I did.