Sex, war, communists, cowboys, and killers. What do these all have in common? With the advent of cheap, mass production of books and magazines, these shocking subjects dominated popular American literature in the mid-20th century. Cover artists had a rather different, and challenging job- transforming pulp authors’ words into visually dynamic scenes that would grab...
“ART IS NOT A MIRROR TO REFLECT REALITY, BUT A HAMMER TO SHAPE IT” – Käthe Kollwitz and the Fortress Against Death Kollwitz remained committed to sharing art with social purpose, largely focusing on the deep biological connection between mother and child, and the vulnerability of this relationship, as threatened by violence, war, and famine....
The course of true love never did run smooth… Love. Magic. Forest. Fairies. Get your tickets to see this classic Shakespeare play! A Midsummer Night’s Dream runs September 12-22 at Waco Civic Theatre. For specific performance times and to purchase tickets, please visit www.wacocivictheatre.com.
Chart-topping drag queen folk/rocker Flamy Grant and queer indie pop darlings i.V KiNG and Mariela are taking you to a magical night of music and story telling in a trauma-free church on a 32-city American tour. Flamy Grant – Instagram i.V KiNG – Instagram Mariela – Instagram
Guest artist Nicholas Ho presents a piano recital program of Mozart, Liszt, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and original compositions. This event is free and open to the public. Students receive recital credit.
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...
Head to Homestead Heritage’s weekly market to buy unique food and craft items every Saturday through October 19.
William Downs brings his work to the Martin this fall for a special exhibition. Join us at the Martin to hear Downs talk about his latest work, his site-specific installation at the Martin, and take home a limited-edition poster commemorating the exhibition.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Waco. Get your tickets now to discover Vivaldi and more at Deerfield Estates Venue under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Deerfield Estates Venue Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector...
Create your very own spooky dream duck at a night of crafting and conversation at Skellington Curiosities. $50 per duck. All materials included. Limited to 10 seats.
We are The Revenge Business, America’s good time rock ‘n’ roll band and we don’t care if you’re blue, pink, purple or green, red, yellow or somewhere in-between. We don’t care who you like or who likes you or how you like to dress. We don’t care where you’re from, where you’re going or who...
The return of the almighty TOADIES! Grunge rock band the TOADIES performs at the Backyard on September 26th!
Prepare for a hellfire and brimstone musical experience as Preachers of Hell County bring their unique blend of psychobilly and western swing to the stage! Hailing from Austin, Texas – the Live Music Capital of the World – this power trio delivers a sound and performance that defies easy categorization. Led by the innovative guitarist,...
Join Cultivate 7twelve for a live figure drawing session. Sessions will be short pose, beginning with short gesture poses for the first 30 minutes, then increasing in length through the session (with short breaks throughout). While these sessions are not instructed, artists will be in the company of like-minded creators, and support/feedback is welcome and...
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...
The Waco Comedy Clinic is a destination for patients who live in Waco and surrounding areas to come get a good laugh treatment. So come dressed to impress and leave with less stress!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Kelley Mickwee celebrates the release of her new album “Everything Beautiful” at Texas Music Cafe®! Date: October 24 Doors: 7 PM Show: 8 PM Admission: $20 Kelley Mickwee, former Shiny Soul Sister and one-fourth of the acclaimed Trishas, is ready to shine solo once again. Her new album...
Over the past 70 years, the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo has offered Central Texas a place to come and support the community while enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells that make the fair and rodeo what it is. Performances on the ZiegenBock Music Stage include: Friday, October 4 – Randy Rogers Band with...
Mission Waco’s Art Program, Urban Expressions, will be holding a FREE Artisan Market on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 12 – 5 pm. The Market will spotlight our local Waco artists and artisans and will allow them the opportunity to display and sell their artwork. All purchased vendor spots also go directly to supporting Mission Waco’s...
