LBJ: Texan, Politician, President

Of interest to tourists

Baylor University, W.R. Poage Legislative Library
Days & Times: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LBJ: Texan, Politician, President
Exhibit opens March 18th following our Spring lecture: LBJ Architect of American Ambition by author Dr. Randall B. Woods at 4:00 p.m. in the Meadows Recital Hall at Baylor. 50 copies of the book will be given away at the lecture.
For more information about exhibit contact: W.R. Poage Legislative Library at 254-710-3540

Camp Fire Girls Memorabilia Exhibit

Of interest to tourists

Art Center Waco
Open: Tues-Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Monday

http://www.ArtCenterWaco.org

The Tejas Council, which includes the Waco-Temple area, will kick off the Centennial Celebration of the Camp Fire Girls with exhibits of memorabilia that will remain on display at Art Center Waco through July 4th.
For more information contact: Art Center Waco at 254-752-4371 or 254-752-5515 or 254-773-6614 or www.campfiretejas.org

MCC Fall Registration

Of interest to tourists

McLennan Community College, 1400 College Drive

http://www.mclennan.edu

Classes start August 23. Current students may register 24/7 through WebAdvisor at our website. New students should call the Admissions Office at 254-299-8622 before attempting to register.
Contact: MCC at 254-299-8622

MCC Summer II Registration

Of interest to tourists

McLennan Community College, 1400 College Drive

http://www.mclennan.edu

Classes begin July 14. Current students may register 24/7 through WebAdvisor at our website. New students should call the Admissions Office at 254-299-8622 before attempting to register.
Contact: MCC at 254-299-8622

Art in Cameron Park-Yesterday and Today

Of interest to tourists

East Terrace House, Corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Mill Street
FREE ONE-DAY OPENING May 16, 2-5 p.m.
East Terrace Times: Tuesdays-Fridays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

http://www.HistoricWaco.org

Paintings, drawings, etc. on Cameron Park through the years
Regular Admission: $3.00
For more information contact: Historic Waco Foundation at 254-753-5166

LEGO Castle Adventure Exhibit

Of interest to tourists

Baylor University Mayborn Museum Thomas E. & Emilyn Anding Traveling Exhibition Gallery.
1300 University Parks Drive
Waco,Tx
710-1110

Open Daily from 10am-5pm (Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,& Saturday)
10am-8pm (Thursday)
1pm-5pm (Sunday)

http://www.maybornmuseum.com

Waco Water Park

Of interest to tourists

Waco Water Park, 900 Lakeshore Drive
Weekdays:
Open: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

http://www.waco-texas.com

Waco Water Park--The best summer spot in town. The park is a water adventure for all ages! Indulge in two pools, water-shooting playscapes, 22-foot slides and more. Shade umbrellas, trees, and lounge areas provide a break from the water, while the main building is equipped with locker rooms, showers, restrooms, and a concession stand.
Admission Rates:
Below 48 inches $4.00
48 inches and above $6.00
3 and Under Free
Spectators $4.00---If paying the spectator rate, one is not allowed in any part of the water.
Admission into the water park does not include participation in any instructional classes.
Call about season passes.
For more information contact: 254-750-7900

Moneyville

Of interest to tourists

Dr Pepper Museum
300 S. 5th St.
Waco, TX 76710
Museum Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Last ticket sold at 4:15 p.m.
Admission Fees
Adults: $7
Senior Adults: $5
Students & Children: $3
Museum Members & Pepper Partners: FREE
www.drpeppermuseum.com
(254)-757-1024

http://www.drpeppermuseum.com

Ever wonder where money comes from and why we use it? Then take a trip to Moneyville, the Dr Pepper Museum's new interactive exhibit, and find out. Learn how money is made, discover how to catch counterfeiters, become a stockbrocker for a day, and see what a million dollars looks like. You'll start to see money in a whole new way! Don't miss Moneyville, on display until September 19, 2010 at the Dr Pepper Museum. (Museum admission is required.)

TX Junior Livestock Association Belt Buckle Bon

Of interest to tourists

Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, Dodge Show Pavilion, 4601 Bosque Blvd.

http://www.hotfair.com

Texas Junior Livestock Association Belt Buckle Bonanza
Admission is FREE
For more information contact: HOT Fair Complex at 254-776-1660

SELF: A Juried Exhibition

Of interest to tourists

Opening Reception & Awards Presentation:

July 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Live Jazz provided by The Horton Duo

Croft Art Gallery
712 Austin Ave.
Waco, TX 76701

http://www.croftartgallery.com

Artists interpret the self

Juried by acclaimed Baylor grad Aaron Sacco and sponsored by The Society for the Friends of Jung in Waco, "SELF" will feature artwork from over thirty local, national, and international artists.

Month-long events include a panel discussion on Jung and art, and a self-portrait workshop. Please visit our website for more details.

4th of July Special

Of interest to tourists

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger Trail
I-35 Exit 335B
Waco, TX 76706

9am-5pm with last guest admitted at 4:30pm

http://www.texasranger.org

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum staff is honoring active and retired veterans and their families on Sunday, July 4th. Active and retired military personnel will receive free admission with documentation of service. Members of their families will receive discounted admission: $1.00 off adults and $0.50 off children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger are free.

For more information, call (254) 750-8631 or visit www.texasranger.org.

Brazos Nights Concert

Of interest to tourists

Indian Spring Park at 7 pm

http://www.waco-texas.com

Brazos Nights Concert--Elvis Tribute artists Donny Edwards and Fever, Deryl Dodd, Waco Community Band

For more information contact: Megan Davis at 254-750-5627

Fireworks

Of interest to tourists

Lake Waco, Reynolds Creek Campground Amphitheater presentation at 8:30 p.m.
Reynolds Creek Park is located at 2885 Speegleville Rd. North, on the west shore of the lake. From I-35 take Hwy 6 north for about 7 miles to Speegleville Rd., exit right, go 1 mile to stop sign, go straight and curve left, go 1 mile to entrance of park on right.

Fireworks
Agency-Ridgewood
Cost: Free

For more information contact: Eric Haskell at 254-756-5359 or Eric.C.Haskell@usace.army.mil