Holloway finds niche in local theater

A calling can come from anywhere. The moment where someone stumbles into something that resonates can be found in a variety of locations, and Del Mar drama student Hunter Holloway found his calling from seeing people on stage for a musical. “I saw my first ever community theater show, which was ‘Footloose’ at Aurora Arts Theatre,” Holloway said. From the moment he saw it, he was sold on theater. “I knew that’s what I wanted to do with my life,” Holloway said. He went on to audition for a musical, wanting to give this new medium a try for himself.…

Local theater brings beloved Christmas movie to stage

Del Mar Drama student Cameron Spencer has been working their way toward getting on a community theater stage for some time. “I’ve been auditioning for Aurora [Arts Theatre] and Harbor [Playhouse] for years,” Spencer said. All that hard work finally paid off when he got the call to be in “A Christmas Story,” a role he accepted. “I was glad to get in,” Spencer said. Based on the 1983 film of the same name, “A Christmas Story: the Musical” follows nine-year-old Ralphie Parker doing anything he can to get his hands on his dream Christmas gift: a Red Ryder carbine…

Magical weekend includes hiccups

KadabraCon 2024 ran earlier this month on Oct. 4-6, its second year as a convention in the South Texas pop culture and anime scene. With many pop-ups and advertisements promoting the event, this year’s turnout was expected to surpass the previous year’s effort by a large margin. Expectations were set high with a stacked list of special guests including the full cast of “The Amazing Digital Circus” alongside voice actors from properties like “JuJutsu Kaisen” and “Genshin Impact,” in addition to a live performance by musical artist Beomhan. It seemed this year was destined to be one for the books.…

Joe’s Backyard Hosts Halloween Hardcore Bash Featuring Canadian Band

On Oct. 23, Joe’s Backyard transformed into a hub of energy as it hosted its Halloween costume-encouraged hardcore show, featuring special guests Reality Denied from Canada. The event, organized by HC Demonstrations, drew a diverse crowd eager to celebrate the hardcore scene. Sanity Slip singer, Sarynthia Marmolejo, played a pivotal role in bringing the band to South Texas. “I messaged Reality Denied requesting to perform with my band,” she explained, “they responded with what they would need to come to the states.” Conner Gibbs, band member of Reality Denied underscored the challenges faced by Canadian bands touring in the U.S.…

Backyard Show Thrills Fans at Joe’s Backyard in Corpus Christi

Local hardcore music scene came alive on Sept 29 known colloquially as, “Joe’s Backyard”, a non-traditional venue, home of Hardcore Demonstration Records owner, Jose Luis Valdovinos, Jr. with bands such as Bed of Nails, Turn Cold, No One Winz, Within Range and newcomers Mind Your Own. Jose Luis Valdovinos Sr., the venue’s VP welcomed attendees with enthusiasm. “I do anything and everything for my son,” Valdovinos said, highlighting his dedication to his son, the label, and its hardcore community. Anyone who is familiar with the genre knows that the atmosphere comes with loud, aggressive music with a strong sense of…