There is never a dull moment in a hustlin’, bustlin’ city like Dallas and attending a University in the heart of all the madness makes college a little bit more exciting. There’s always something to do, and I intend to take full advantage of this whenever I can! I suggest you do too. Here is a glimpse of what’s been going on this September in the Big D.

Psychedelic Robots Art Exhibit at the Crescent Hotel

Psychedelic Robots is the first immersive exhibit to come to Dallas and I had the privilege of attending opening night with some of my sorority sisters after one of the promoters came to our house and talked about the exhibit.

The art was created by a number of different artists from around the world; they all had their own, unique work that somehow was able to flow together. The experience was great, the art was bright and interactive and the exhibit was different from anything I had ever seen before, it was refreshing.

Not to mention the great ambiance they had going with the DJ, catering, and Bai drinks throughout. I highly recommend going to this before it is gone on November 12!

Luke Bryan: What Makes You Country Concert

A group of girls and I spent a Friday night at the Luke Bryan: What Makes You Country concert at Dos Equis Pavilion, and it was my kind of night 😏! The outdoor amphitheater accommodates all ages and is a prime location for a hoedown. We stood/danced on the lawn in the back but honestly, there isn’t a bad view in the place. Generally, I am not a fan of Luke Bryan, but Luke had the crowd going from start to finish and made it a great environment whether you like him or not. Instead of playing only his most recent album, he played all of the hits that everyone knows from the radio so it was quite the sing-along!

Dallas Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium is a must-see for all football fans. Located in Arlington, the ginormous stadium opened in 2009 and houses 100,000 cowboys fans on Sundays. Being in the stadium is a luxurious occasion for all, especially in the club level where there is gourmet food stands, comfortable seating, and a great bar scene to hang out at before kick off.

My parents and I went to the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game where the ‘boys were able to pull off a W in the last couple of minutes. The crowd was loud, the pump up music was blasting, and the cheerleaders were doing their thing. It was a great end to a great parents weekend! The only downside of the stadium is the insane traffic going to and from, but that’s usually how it is at all places like this.

Museum Exhibits

Here at SMU, we don’t even have to step off campus to add some excitement to our day. We are fortunate to have a plethora of information at our fingertips with the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum as well as the Meadows Museum.

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

SMU is the only college in the United States to have a presidential library on campus, and we use it in our daily lives as much as we can. With great exhibits, a beautiful courtyard full of motivation for studying, and a cute little bistro, the presidential library is a goldmine for education. For days when we need a quiet place to cram for a test or just a breath of fresh air and time away from our dorm rooms, this is the place to go.

The museum does a great job guiding the people through George W. Bush’s early life and presidency with important historical topics such as education reform bills, 9/11, and the war in Iraq.

Along with the exhibit on George W. Bush’s presidency, we currently have an exhibit on the Styles of Influence, an event dedicated to the First Ladies and their fashion as they made the world a better place throughout time.

Meadows Museum

On the other side of campus, is the Meadows Museum. The current exhibition, Dahlí: Poetics of the Small, shows Salvatore Dahlí’s work from 1929-1936. Meadows is constantly bringing in amazing pieces of art from around the world, it would be a shame not to go see it when it’s in our own backyard (and for free).

This is just scratching the surface of what is offered around town!