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If These Walls Could Talk
Exhibition
This event features one man’s obsession with poster collecting over the last 50 years. Collector Larry Cartmell has iconic posters that include original artwork from poster artists and events including: Jim Franklin (Armadillo Man from Austin), Woodstock, Willie Nelson’s Picnic, Janice Joplin, ZZ Top, Waco’s First African-American baseball team, a Jim Franklin movie, Classie Ballou, Hank Thompson, and much more with music from Texas Music Hall of Fame Legend Freddie Steady Krc. Presented by The Art Center Waco and Texas Music Cafe with beverages provided by Waco Brewing and Marie’s Wine Bar.
Feb 6, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
4:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Waco, TX
Creator
Creative Waco
Stellar, Sterling & Beethoven 5
Live Music
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is the centerpiece of the final classical concert of the 25-26 season, a symphony that is universally known and truly knows no boundaries. We will open with an exciting new work by American composer Shawn Okpebholo, Stellar Fanfare Prelude for Orchestra, written in 2024 for the Chicago Symphony. We are proud to welcome the young American cellist Sterling Elliott, a 2021 Avery Fisher Grant recipient and winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. Opening Notes Learn interesting insights about the music you’ll hear at Opening Notes, a free pre-concert talk led by Maestro Lawrence Loh. 6:40 p.m.–7:10 p.m. in Recital Hall II within Waco Hall.
Mar 20, 2026
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Waco, TX
Creator
Waco Symphony
An Emerald City Evening: Wicked & All-Time Broadway Favorites
Live Music
Maestro Loh and the Waco Symphony welcome stars from Broadway for an unforgettable night in the Emerald City and beyond! Enjoy powerhouse renditions of iconic songs, from classic Broadway standards to modern hits. Sensational vocalists Mamie Parris (Cats, School of Rock, Ragtime), Shayna Steele (Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray), and Nathaniel Hackmann (Back to the Future: The Musical, Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde) will perform music from Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz, plus other showstoppers from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, West Side Story, and more. Mamie starred as Elphaba in the first national tour of Wicked, and Shayna sang on the soundtrack. This concert is a must-see for fans of Broadway and musical theater!
Apr 17, 2026
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Waco, TX
Creator
Waco Symphony
Waco Indie Film Festival
FestivalFilm/ScreeningCommunityShow 4 Event Types
The Waco Indie Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of independent cinema in the heart of Texas. Named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World, Waco Indie brings filmmakers and audiences together for a weekend of unforgettable storytelling, filmmaker Q&As, late-night parties, and community connection. The festival showcases bold voices from around the world while championing Texas talent and locally made films. Now celebrating its 10th year, Waco Indie continues to grow as a creative hub, drawing visitors, inspiring collaboration, and highlighting Waco as an emerging destination for film, arts, and culture.
Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
10:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Waco, TX
Creator
Waco Independent Film Festival (Heart of Texas Film Society)
If These Walls Could Talk
Exhibition
This event features one man’s obsession with poster collecting over the last 50 years. Collector Larry Cartmell has iconic posters that include original artwork from poster artists and events including: Jim Franklin (Armadillo Man from Austin), Woodstock, Willie Nelson’s Picnic, Janice Joplin, ZZ Top, Waco’s First African-American baseball team, a Jim Franklin movie, Classie Ballou, Hank Thompson, and much more with music from Texas Music Hall of Fame Legend Freddie Steady Krc. Presented by The Art Center Waco and Texas Music Cafe with beverages provided by Waco Brewing and Marie’s Wine Bar.
Feb 6, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
4:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Waco, TX
Creator
Creative Waco
Stellar, Sterling & Beethoven 5
Live Music
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is the centerpiece of the final classical concert of the 25-26 season, a symphony that is universally known and truly knows no boundaries. We will open with an exciting new work by American composer Shawn Okpebholo, Stellar Fanfare Prelude for Orchestra, written in 2024 for the Chicago Symphony. We are proud to welcome the young American cellist Sterling Elliott, a 2021 Avery Fisher Grant recipient and winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. Opening Notes Learn interesting insights about the music you’ll hear at Opening Notes, a free pre-concert talk led by Maestro Lawrence Loh. 6:40 p.m.–7:10 p.m. in Recital Hall II within Waco Hall.
Mar 20, 2026
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Waco, TX
Creator
Waco Symphony
An Emerald City Evening: Wicked & All-Time Broadway Favorites
Live Music
Maestro Loh and the Waco Symphony welcome stars from Broadway for an unforgettable night in the Emerald City and beyond! Enjoy powerhouse renditions of iconic songs, from classic Broadway standards to modern hits. Sensational vocalists Mamie Parris (Cats, School of Rock, Ragtime), Shayna Steele (Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray), and Nathaniel Hackmann (Back to the Future: The Musical, Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde) will perform music from Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz, plus other showstoppers from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, West Side Story, and more. Mamie starred as Elphaba in the first national tour of Wicked, and Shayna sang on the soundtrack. This concert is a must-see for fans of Broadway and musical theater!
Apr 17, 2026
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Waco, TX
Creator
Waco Symphony
Waco Indie Film Festival
FestivalFilm/ScreeningCommunityShow 4 Event Types
The Waco Indie Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of independent cinema in the heart of Texas. Named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World, Waco Indie brings filmmakers and audiences together for a weekend of unforgettable storytelling, filmmaker Q&As, late-night parties, and community connection. The festival showcases bold voices from around the world while championing Texas talent and locally made films. Now celebrating its 10th year, Waco Indie continues to grow as a creative hub, drawing visitors, inspiring collaboration, and highlighting Waco as an emerging destination for film, arts, and culture.
Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
10:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Waco, TX
Creator
Waco Independent Film Festival (Heart of Texas Film Society)
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