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Return to Chelsea Street: Waco rockers reunite to commemorate iconic pub
Ten bands who grew up playing in Richland Mall's Chelsea Street Pub will play reunion gigs at Hog Creek Icehouse.
16-year-old guitarist racking up awards, big-time gigs
Brett Hendrix will open for country star Clint Black next month at the Cattle Baron's Ball in Waco.
WCT presents 'Chicago' to close season on jazzy note
Despite subject matter some might find racy, the director says "I'm going all in. I'm not holding back."
Mayborn Museum to reopen Historic Village with high-tech amenities
Using one's cellphone to hear a first-person tale of Texas home life in a 19th-century village is the sort of time and technology mash-up that museums like to offer.
Christian-themed movies gaining new life at box office
Is a secular movie marketplace softening to stories of faith? Are audiences more open to plots with religious dimensions?
Waco soul, R&B singer seeks local support for new project
Waco native Demetrius Davis, who sings professionally as D-Soul Davis, hopes to transfer his Austin fan base to his hometown and get local support behind a recording album project.
Art Forum aims to give Waco artists studio space
"My mission is to support, with all my heart, the local artists - in Texas, the United States of America and internationally," said owner Jesus Rivera.
Area musician named group's steel guitar Player of Year
Ronnie Symank was named Texas' top steel guitar player over the weekend in Irving.
It takes two: Duos allow musicians to manage small venues without going it alone
Bands often find Waco live music venues limited or hard to book, so duos have found opportunities in smaller performance spaces.
Waco Hippodrome looks ahead with debts nearly paid off
The Waco Performing Arts Company is beginning to start planning for the future of the historic 99-year-old theater.
More than words: Artists find new dimension to books in Croft gallery show
Literary art and visual art rub shoulders in “The Art of Reading,” which opens Friday at downtown Waco’s Croft Art Gallery.
Waco rapper Big Binky finds success with surprise hit
After success on a Waco radio station, Big Binky has had unexpected online success with his track "Hammer on the Block."
Inspiration in everyday office items at Waco art show
Waco artist Jeremy Newton admits he finds inspiration in places where many people find office supplies.
Learn to let go: David Crowder Band members face life after breakup
David Crowder says of the band's farewell tour: "We couldn't have scripted it better."
Waco architects planning downtown arts district near Masonic Grand Lodge
Two Waco architects hope their vision for a downtown arts district will spur discussion among city leaders and residents, getting the ball rolling on arts-driven economic development.
New view of printmaking technique in Baylor exhibit
These prints won't fit the popular paradigm of affordable art for a frame. In fact, they might explode that pigeonhole — intentionally.
Waco gospel singer follows strange path to spotlight
It took medical studies and a hurricane to nudge Waco gospel singer Femi Ariya into music, but that journey already has seen him on a national television show, record an album and win a nomination for a regional gospel music association.
Baylor filmmaker goes to Europe to talk about faith
Will Bakke and three Christian friends took a 10-country trip where they talk with locals and among themselves about faith, religion, Jesus Christ, personal values and lifestyles.
Waco Symphony musicians delight shoppers with surprise performance at H-E-B
A couple of dozen musicians from the Waco Symphony Orchestra formed a “flash mob” for the benefit of Saturday afternoon shoppers at the H-E-B store at 1301 Wooded Acres.
Waco may open up arts funding to more groups
Waco leaders are reconsidering how they distribute hotel-motel tax revenue to arts groups, possibly opening the funding to newcomers.
Art Center Waco, KWBU sponsor show for Centex artists
More than three dozen Central Texas artists have paintings, drawings and mixed media works on display in the "Membership Invitational Art Exhibition."
Movies
- Ending their screenings Thursday, May 17 at Waco first-run movie theaters are “Safe,” “The Artist,” “Chimpanzee,” “The Five-Year Engagement,” “Mirror, Mirror,” “The Raven,” “The Three Stooges” and “21 Jump Street.”
- Opening Friday, May 18 at Waco movie theaters are “Battleship” and “What To Expect When You’re Expecting.”
Nibbles: Lake Brazos Bar and Grill
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Mart native in "Battleship," and more local movie news
WCT's "Chicago" enjoyable close to season
Wade Bowen Classic brings in $150,000
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Return to Chelsea Street: Waco rockers reunite to commemorate iconic pub
16-year-old guitarist racking up awards, big-time gigs
David A. Smith: History can detract from appeal of art
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Mayborn Museum to reopen Historic Village with high-tech amenities
Country star Billy Currington joins Margarita and Salsa lineup
WCT presents 'Chicago' to close season on jazzy note
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Waco Community Band performs Gershwin
The band under the direction of Dr. Brian Harris performed Tuesday before a packed house at McLennan Community College's Ball Performing Arts Center.
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• It’s the final weekend for all that jazz at the Waco Civic Theatre’s musical “Chicago.” Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 17-19 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at the theater, 1517 Lake Air Drive. $18 and $16. Call 776-1591 for ticket availability.
• The annual Marlin Music Fest in Marlin’s City Park kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, May 18 with Holly Tucker and closes Saturday night, May 19 with Wes Hardin & the Country Outlaws. In between are six Waco bands, lots of music, games, art and food. $5.
• Waco Independent School District visual arts teachers show their talent in the sixth annual “Waco’s Own” exhibit at Art Center Waco, 1300 College Drive. The exhibit runs through Aug. 5 with an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 18 and artists’ remarks at 7 p.m.
• Chanda Robertson brings Patsy Cline to life in the Tin Building Theatre’s production “Always . . . Patsy Cline.” Final performances at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, with Saturday’s performance a dinner theater. Call 254-675-2278 for ticket information.
• Baylor University’s Martin Museum of Art draws from its holdings for the exhibit “Selections From The Permanent Collection,” which goes on display Tuesday, May 22 through June 23 in Baylor’s Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center.
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