The fall free concert series returns to Levitt Pavilion at 7:10 p.m. Aug. 29, the Levitt Youth Spotlight, followed by Joseph Fisher-Schramm and Brave Combo taking the stage. The non-profit holds concert series three times a year, with the goal of bringing joy to the community through free live music, said Angela Peña, Levitt Pavilion communications and program director. The fall concert series runs from late August to mid-October, with a special holiday show Dec. 13. Other special shows include the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Oct. 4, the 4th Annual Asian Heritage Celebration on Oct. 11 and the Do Good Fest on Oct. 18. Peña said concertgoers can expect to see downtown Arlington come alive every Friday and Saturday. Friday night shows allow local young musicians to play two songs before the opener through the Youth Spotlight program. Saturday and Sunday concerts begin with local performers through Levitt Pavilion’s Share the Stage initiative, where Dallas-Fort Worth-based musicians perform their own 45-minute sets before the headliner takes the stage. There are food trucks at every concert event, and a limited number of chairs are available for attendees who do not bring any seating. Parking is available in the lots surrounding the venue. “This is a place for everyone to gather in a public space and to connect with other people,” Peña said. “And hopefully the live music will bring you joy.” @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

After closing for the summer, The Basement at the Central Library is open for students once more. Renovations to the space included new carpeting, paint and sound paneling. Lauren Stutler, director of Creative Spaces and Services, said the renovations were mainly for sound abatement. “We have other departments down in the basement with us and we want to make sure that we’re being good partners to the rest of the staff in the library,” Stutler said. According to a spring UTA Libraries press release, the renovation was part of the department’s ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming environment where creativity and connection can thrive as well as supporting student success. The funds consisted of leftover money from a $500,000 University of Texas System Library, Equipment, Repair and Rehabilitation grant that originally supported the Access and Discovery Department’s 2024 renovation. The ceiling was replaced with new tiles, and new LED lighting was installed. The Basement’s emergency power and lighting systems were enhanced as well. Inventory additions for the fall also include new video game systems, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 and a "Ms. Pac-Man" cocktail arcade game cabinet. Software engineering freshman Kosisochukwu Okafor said the new additions show that the library staff care about the students who use the space. “Their priority is always to make sure that everybody's able to enjoy their time here,” Okafor said. “Whilst trying to keep it calm or organized – enough that everybody's able to do something.” “The library space is one of the best places on campus,” he said. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu