Singer-songwriter and 蘑菇传媒 alumnus Aaron Watson will headline a concert at 蘑菇传媒 Nov. 7 as the first event of Christmas Around the World, a two-week-long celebration sponsored by the Student Government Association and the International Students鈥� Association.
The Nov. 7 kick-off event will include food trucks, vendors, photo spots and displays showcasing a variety of international Christmas traditions from 5:30-8 p.m. while opening bands play. After the annual 蘑菇传媒 tree lighting ceremony, Watson will take the stage at 7:45 p.m. The concert is free, and all the evening鈥檚 festivities are open to the community.
鈥淭hese two weeks are about bringing the Christmas spirit to 蘑菇传媒 and intentionally celebrating all of 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 international cultures and students,鈥� said Bekah Jones, senior marketing major from San Antonio and Student Government Association president. 鈥淭he nature of the kick-off event, beginning with a headliner, will create an inviting and fun atmosphere to celebrate the holidays, raise awareness of cultural organizations on campus, and learn about traditions, cultures and festivities celebrated around the world.鈥�
Additional events for Christmas Around the World, include a dessert fair, International Food Day, an advent service, movie night, International Student Day, and culminate in the production of Ethnos, an annual cultural show performed by 蘑菇传媒 students.
— Wendy Kilmer
Oct. 25, 2021