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Meet the director, costume designer keeping one of Austin's oldest Ballet Folklórico groups alive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A traditional Mexican dance with historic roots is alive and well in Texas’ capital city.  If you ask long-time Austinites, much of the credit is owed to a man named Chuy Chacon.“My first name is Jesus, but everyone knows me as Chuy Chacon," the director and costume designer for Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklórico de Texas in Austin said. Stitch by stitch, one of the most important parts of the traditional Mexican folk dance, starts in a small room behind Chacon’s dance studio.  "Some of the costumes take about 12 yards of fabric," Chacon said. "It has to have a lot of fabric for the movement.”Through his costumes and choreography, Chaon has had a hand in captivating audiences for generations.  “Ballet Folklórico represents the traditions, the music and the costumes for a nation…every country has a folklore," he said. “Here in Texas, we celebrate more [of] the folklore from Mexico because we are very close...a lot of skirts, a lot of ladies trying to flirt ...

Police chase ends in Dupo, Illinois area, officers investigating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

DUPO, Ill. - Columbia Police apprehended a man on Interstate 255 Friday morning after a long-distance pursuit.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area, located on I-255 northbound in the Dupo area at Route 3, where sparks could be seen as the multiple tires on the vehicle were missing. After the chase ended, a female passenger was taken into custody alongside the male driver. Guns N’ Roses Busch Stadium show canceled Monroe County Police arrived at the scene to help, as the cause of the chase has not yet been revealed.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Disney On Ice coming to Chaifetz Arena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You don't have to travel to Florida to experience the wonderful world of Disney this weekend. That's because it's coming here to St. Louis.Disney On Ice will be at the Chaifetz Arena. You can see characters from Encanto and Frozen. Plus, everyone's favorite, Mickey Mouse and his friends. Due to popular demand, an additional show has been added. Guns N’ Roses Busch Stadium show canceled There's now a show Monday at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are still available for shows happening this weekend. There's one tonight at 7 and three shows Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.You can order tickets at DisneyOnIce.com.

St. Louis native and blues musician Marquise Knox performing at 'Blues & Brews' event tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis native and blues musician Marquise Knox will be performing for much of the night.As part of his role as music advisor for the Blues, Knox has recorded an original song for the team's pre-game intro video for the 2023–2024 season. Inmate who escaped Mercy South Hospital back in custody The award-winning musician will debut his new anthem during the team's regular-season home opener on Saturday, October 14.

'Blues & Brews' preseason event taking place at Anheuser-Busch brewery tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues are holding a first-of-its-kind preseason event Friday night.They'll hold their 'Blues and Brews' outdoor street party at the Anheuser-Busch brewery. Attendees can meet blues players, visit the Clydesdale stables, and enjoy food trucks, beer and games. Guns N’ Roses Busch Stadium show canceled Exclusive Blues and Brews merchandise will also be available. For more information about the event, click here.

2023 Ferguson StreetFest kicking off today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The 2023 Ferguson StreetFest is kicking off Friday.It's North County's largest annual outdoor music festival. This year's musical lineup includes 'The Remedy,' Alex Rich and Tish Period. There will also be a Ferguson 'Festival of Foods' to highlight local restaurants and food trucks. Guns N’ Roses Busch Stadium show canceled It's all going down at the plaza at 501 Florissant Road. The festival is Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Greater Hispanic Festival returning to Soulard Park today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You can enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of Latin culture this weekend. The Greater Hispanic Festival returns to Soulard Park.The event is to highlight the rising Hispanic population in the region. There will be live Latino bands, including a DJ that blends Latin rhythms with hip-hop music. You can also enjoy dishes from all over Mexico and South America made by local vendors. Inmate who escaped Mercy South Hospital back in custody There will also be Latin dancing, Hispanic crafts, and a kid's corner. Some of the funds raised from the festival will be used to fund scholarships for underprivileged children.The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, it'll go from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.More information about the Hispanic Festival can be found at STL.com.

Opinion: Solutions to leaded aviation fuel are complicated

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

An editorial earlier this summer (“Don’t let children near Colorado’s airports suffer the same fate as kids in Flint, Mich.” July 11, 2023) focused on an important issue, but grossly oversimplified the solution. The concern over the use of lead in aviation gas is understandable, and shared by the general aviation industry, which has been working diligently towards the development, production and distribution of an unleaded alternative that can be safely used in all aircraft.But such a complex transition, with aviation safety at the center, cannot be done overnight.The use of lead in aviation gas is a matter of safety. Low-lead aviation gas – known as 100LL avgas – is used in aircraft with piston engines, generally smaller, single engine aircraft because these high-compression engines require equally high-octane levels in their fuel to prevent detonation, which can result in catastrophic engine failure. This high-octane level has historically been attained by the addition of a lead-b...

Colorado’s voter-approved affordable housing program is popular, with dozens of cities seeking money

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

Dozens of Colorado cities and towns that are home to more than half of the state’s population have signed up to receive their share of a nearly $300 million-a-year affordable housing program approved by voters.The high interest, including from the city of Denver, comes despite concerns that some cities and towns won’t be able to satisfy the strings attached to the money.In all, 67 municipalities across Colorado, representing its largest cities and 56% of its population, have agreed to the terms of Proposition 123, the affordable housing fund that voters approved last November. The program requires participating cities to increase their stock of affordable housing by a total of 9% in three years, and participating towns and cities in the future also will have to expedite their project approval processes.With so much interest, it’s still unclear exactly much money each city will receive.The program is funded via a diversion of a tiny sliver of state income tax revenu...

Is TikTok-focused crowd work ruining stand-up comedy?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:08 GMT

As the High Plains Comedy Festival returns for its 10th edition, Denver audiences can catch dozens of stand-up sets from 100 local and national comics, podcast recordings, open-mic nights, reunions, and more along the city’s South Broadway corridor.They’ll also see plenty of crowd work at the event, which began Thursday, Sept. 21, and continues through Saturday, Sept. 23. Most of us know it well: that seemingly unavoidable part of stand-up that trades practiced, written material for surface-y, sometimes contentious, audience interaction.Whether that includes shutting down a heckler or querying unsuspecting folks in the front row, it’s something comics have increasingly come to regard as either an asset or a crutch — especially following its ascension on social media in the form of viral clips on TikTok and Instagram.Trinidad-based comic Nathan Lund thinks crowd work can go both ways — and for the most part, he avoids it. (Bryce Peterson, provided by Nat...