Mardi Gras

Texas Tech student and intern, Bri Lopez, again answers the question, "Now What?" 

• Mardi Gras at The Commons 

• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 21)

• The Commons by United Supermarkets 

Come celebrate the BIGGEST party of the year at The Commons.

Mardi Gras is a medieval tradition celebrated on “Fat Tuesday,” the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. 

In some cities, like New Orleans, Mardi Gras has become a week-long celebration full of street parties, masked balls and lavish dinners. 

While we all can't travel to Louisiana and partake in the festivities, we can travel to The Commons to indulge in the traditional Cajun cuisine. 

• African American Lecture Series 

  • 7 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 21)

  • Lanier Auditorium, located inside TTU's School of Law

  • Free

The African American Lecture Series featured distinguished African American writers, artists and public intellectuals. This week the series will feature Cheryl Brown Henderson. 

Henderson is the founding president of The Brown Foundation for Education Equity, Excellence and Research, and owner of Brown & Associates, an education consulting firm. 

In this lecture, she will discuss the historical significance and legacy of the decision and her continued advocacy for educational equity for all students. 

• "Exhale" Call for Art 

  • All day Monday-Friday (Feb. 13-March 24)

  • Drane Hall 

  • Free

Risk Intervention and Safety Education (RISE) is looking for courageous participants to submit any physical type of expressive artwork that depicts their journey and experience with sexual assault, or an expression showcasing their support for survivors. 

Sexual assault and the emotions that come with it are complex experiences that present themselves in different forms for different people. Exhale aims to create a safe space and offer support through the community and creative outlets. 

Don't miss the chance to support your Texas Tech community.

• King Ranch: “Legacy in Art”

  • 3:30-5 p.m. Friday (Feb. 24)

  • National Ranching Heritage Center 

  • Free

How about adding something EXTRA sweet for dinner?

In this special dining event, choose from a variety of mouth-watering candies, chocolates, and more! 

• The Masked Taco at The Market

  • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 23)

  • The Market at Stangel/Murdough

Join The Market at Stangel/Murdough for The Masked Taco event! These delicious chef-inspired street tacos are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so get them while supplies last. 

• “Black Heroes in the Comics: 1930s to 2022” & The “Black Comic Creators”

  • 2 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 23)

  • The Peters Family Legacy Library located inside the Black Cultural Center 

  • Free

Texas Tech University Libraries and the Black Cultural Center are teaming up this month to host two special exhibits!

The “Black Heroes in the Comics: 1930s to 2022” exhibition looks at some of the Black heroes who have historically impacted the world of sequential art and our cultural heritage. It highlights superhero characters like Black Panther, Lion Man, Storm, Luke Cage and many more. 

The “Black Comic Creators,” will showcase the work of Black comic creators throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. These noble creators were editors, writers and artists, such as Orrin C. Evans, Bertrand A. Fitzgerald, Matt Baker, Jackie Ormes, Dwayne McDuffie and Taneka Stotts.

Click here for a comprehensive list of next week's events (Feb. 19-25).

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