Posts Tagged ‘History/Heritage’
Waco 175th Anniversary Art Showcase
Celebrate Waco’s 175th Anniversary with us at the Waco 175th Anniversary Art Showcase! We are calling for local artists to submit original pieces that explore the theme “Waco: Past, Present, and Future.” All artwork must be for sale, with the gallery taking a 35% commission on any sales; the remaining 65% will go directly back…
Read MoreConectar-Connect: !Viva la Cultura de los Artistas!
The Hispanic Leaders Network (HLN) kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant Conectar-Connect event: Viva La Cultura de los Artistas. This special celebration features the artistry of Marisa “Lanae” Ramos, Dominic Villa, Carolina Davila and Iliana Garcia, Ines Alvidres, and Edgar Siera-Singer as they take the stage to share their journeys and the cultural influences…
Read MoreBaylor Libraries Author’s Series
The Dean of Libraries, Museums, and the Press proudly announces the next selected volume in the Baylor Libraries Author Series—”Remembering Antônia Teixeira: A Story of Missions, Violence, and Institutional Hypocrisy” by Dr. João Chaves, Assistant Professor of the History of Religion in the Américas, and Dr. Mikeal Parsons, University Distinguished Professor and Kidd L. &…
Read MoreDeaths & Legends of Waco
We are so excited to announce our upcoming Halloween event is going to be Sat Oct 19th from 6-9pm at McCulloch House on Columbus Ave! We’re calling it Famous Deaths and Legends of Waco! 🤩 Guests will hear of Waco deaths and legends which are famous, infamous, curious, and strange, featuring The Crash at Crush,…
Read MoreNative Flute Journeys 4 Indigenous People’s Day Concert
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!! This concert will feature music from Sandi Horton’s newest Native Flute CD ‘Native Flute Journeys 4’ released in 2024. One World Music Radio has played Sandi’s music the past several years. OWMR reviewer Steve Sheppard wrote, “In 2022 Sandi released the work Native Flute Journeys 3, two…
Read MoreHomestead Fair
At Homestead Fair in Waco, Texas, hand-weave a basket, build a birdhouse, or make any number of nearly two dozen hands-on projects for adults and kids alike. Enjoy uplifting concerts by children and adult choirs and orchestras each day. Shop gifts, home furnishings and fine crafts made by skilled artisans. Attend a seminar to learn to grow your own food, or engage in discussions on challenging…
Read MoreHomestead Fair
At Homestead Fair in Waco, Texas, hand-weave a basket, build a birdhouse, or make any number of nearly two dozen hands-on projects for adults and kids alike. Enjoy uplifting concerts by children and adult choirs and orchestras each day. Shop gifts, home furnishings and fine crafts made by skilled artisans. Attend a seminar to learn to grow your own food, or engage in discussions on challenging…
Read MoreHomestead Fair
At Homestead Fair in Waco, Texas, hand-weave a basket, build a birdhouse, or make any number of nearly two dozen hands-on projects for adults and kids alike. Enjoy uplifting concerts by children and adult choirs and orchestras each day. Shop gifts, home furnishings and fine crafts made by skilled artisans. Attend a seminar to learn to grow your own food, or engage in discussions on challenging…
Read MoreWestFest 2024: Friday Night Preview Party with Pecos & The Rooftops
Pecos and The Rooftops perform along with Cam Allen and Ghosts of Hill County at this year’s WestFest Preview Party. This is a night you don’t want to miss! (Fairgrounds open from 5:30 pm to 12:30 am)
Read MoreWaco 175th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: Your Hunt, Your History
Join Waco History on a family-friendly scavenger hunt! You’ll learn more about the founding and how Waco grew in its early years. On March 1, 1849, the community of Waco was founded. In the 175 years since, the city has grown and developed through times of plenty and hardship. Join Waco History on September 7th…
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