Posts Tagged ‘History/Heritage’
Readers Meet the Author Series
Baylor Libraries welcomes retired Professor of Christian Ministry and Church Music, Dr. Terry York, for next Readers Meets the Author session on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The event will dive into his newly published, “Kurt Kaiser: Icon and Conscience of Contemporary Christian Music”, which explores the life of Kurt Kaiser, worship leader, songwriter, American contemporary…
Read MoreALN x WDFM Year of the Snake Lunar New Year Market
Join the Asian Leaders Network (ALN) at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, February 8, 2024 9am-1pm for our second annual Lunar New Year Market! Enjoy the talented Baylor University Lion’s Dance team performance in downtown Waco, free family-friendly festivities, vibrant food trucks and vendors, arts and crafts, interactive ALN passport activity, red envelope…
Read MoreWaco Veterans Day Parade
Cheer on Veterans and your Central TX VA staff marching in the 2024 Waco Veterans Day Parade hosted by the Stan C. Parker Foundation.
Read MoreHLN Conectar-Connect Presents: “Teaching Waco’s Mexican American Experience”
Join Hispanic Leaders Network for Conectar-Connect. November’s leadership development series will feature Dr. Ricardo Álvarez-Pimentel who will present “Teaching Waco’s Mexican American Experience”! Dr. Alvarez-Pimentel is a Mexican immigrant who has lived in the United States for over 25 years. He was born in Mexico City and partly raised in Miami, Florida before pursuing a…
Read MoreBarnett’s Fest!
Mark your calendars for the first weekend of October because Barnett’s Fest is back—and better than ever with laughter, good vibes, and, of course, your favorite beers.
Read MoreChristmas Lights in the Village
Friday, Dec 20 – Sunday, Dec. 22 | 6 – 8:30 p.m. We’re beyond excited to reveal the new look for Christmas Lights in the Village, presented by Reliant, as we celebrate 5 years of lighting up our historic village! This year, we’re taking you back to the 1890s with a reimagined experience that combines…
Read MoreOktobearfest
The Bear celebrates Oktobearfest with a stein-hoisting competition, Oktoberfest beers, a bounce house, and face painting. Leashed dogs welcome. Plus, $15 gets you a stein and one pour!
Read MoreHispanic Heritage: Pasado, Presente y Futuro
The “Pasado, Presente y Futuro” panel discussion features local Hispanic community leaders who will explore the past, present, and future of Hispanic heritage and culture for an insightful conversation for all attendees.
Read MoreOktoberfest Celebration 2024
Oktoberfest is back—and bigger, and better than ever thanks to Brotherwell Brewing and Eastside Market: Live music Food trucks Fest games Local vendors Beer and seltzers (And remember: it’s all good vibes and good times!)
Read MoreOakwood Cemetery’s Walking Tales; Bringing Historic Stories to Life
Sponsored by The Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild. Come for a stroll through this historic cemetery. Meet Interpreters who will share stories about the life and times of renowned, legendary and infamous people laid to rest there. Free to the public
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