Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives – Photo exhibit on notable African-Americans in Waco

August 15, 2016

Opening on Thursday, August 18, Baylor University presents a new African-American photo exhibit, “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives.” The exhibit will be on display in Carroll Library from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, through December, 2016. Carroll Library can be found at 1429 S. 5th St., Waco, Texas. The exhibit featurea 28 black-and-white…

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Key Downtown Exits Closed

June 28, 2016

Due to construction, some of our key downtown  exits will be closed this summer. These include 4th/5th St. exits (335A) and University-Parks Drive (335B). To get to Downtown Waco, including the Convention Center, hotels, restaurants, shopping, attractions, and Magnolia Market please use the following exits. From Dallas, Exit 335C, Martin Luther King Dr. From Austin,…

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4th on the Brazos Details

June 28, 2016

SCHEDULE Here’s the schedule for this year’s Fourth on the Brazos, presented by H-E-B and the City of Waco. The free, riverside event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium. 5 p.m. – Gates Open 6 p.m. – Smooth Jazz Generation 7:15 p.m. – The 5th Annual Corndog Classic 7:30 p.m. –…

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Key Downtown Exits Closing on I-35

June 27, 2016

Due to construction, some of our key downtown  exits will be closed this summer. These include 4th/5th St. exits (335A) and University-Parks Drive (335B). Please take Exit 335C, Martin Luther King Dr. to get to downtown Waco. You’ll find this is a quick and easy way to access the Convention Center, downtown hotels, restaurants, shopping,…

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6/10/2016 – Brazos Nights

June 1, 2016

Mark the calendar . . . Free concert, food trucks and family fun in Downtown Waco on June 10! The Old 97s and Shinyribs are up on the stage! For 30 years, the free, award-winning concerts have provided good times and great music along the riverfront with outstanding musicians, food trucks and family fun. The…

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6/5/2016 – 18th Annual Bowen Music Fest

May 13, 2016

The 18th Annual Bowen Music Fest Jun 5, 2016    | Indian Spring Park (Downtown Waco) A day of concerts including .38 Special, Pat Green, Stoney LaRue and many more. 3 pm. In the past four years the Bowen Classic has raised over a million dollars for charities that help children. See web site for ticket…

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6/2/2016 – Riversounds Concert Series Featuring Asleep at the Wheel

May 13, 2016

Riversounds Concert Series Jun 2, 2016    | Bosque River Stage at MCC (1400 College Dr.) Free concert series through June. Asleep at the Wheel performs at 8 pm at the beautiful Bosque River Stage at McLennan Community College. More Information: View Event Website

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5/26/2016 – Dr Pepper Museum 25th Anniversary Celebration

May 13, 2016

25th Anniversary Celebration May 26, 2016    | Dr Pepper Museum (300 S. 5th St.) The event theme is “Thank You Mr. President” in honor of the past presidents of the Museum. Everyone is invited to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Museum and the opening of the new Emerson Holt-Ted Getterman Gallery in the…

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Show and Tell Antiques – More than an antiques store

April 17, 2016

Show and Tell Antiques, located at 1525 Morrow Ave in Waco, Texas, is more than an antiques store. It is located in the mansion once owned by Robert S. Lazenby, who was involved in the development of Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper is the world’s oldest soft drink, and was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885…

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Rootstock – A Texas Wine Festival

March 20, 2016

Featuring Texas Wines, Fun, and Friends

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