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Note from Paulette:? We continue to receive many positive responses from our membership regarding the special events calendar for Round Table, Baylor, and the Waco area!? Thank you for your support, as we are always trying to think of new ways to be of service to Round Table members.? ?Although this calendar will always be just a “sampling” of the multitude of exciting events available to us in our area, occasional updates about additional activities will be provided for your benefit.? Please scan the following Spring, 2013, dates below for your information and enjoyment:ROUND TABLE MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTSTHE BAYLOR AND WACO COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE SPRING—A SAMPLING OF EVENTS…MARK YOUR CALENDARS!Now throughBaylor’s Martin Museum of Art presents ceramicist Jason Hess: “New Work”March 3:and group photography exhibit “Spinning Yarns,” Hooper-Schaefer Fine ArtsCenter. Hours: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays;10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Thursdays; 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturdays; 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sundays. Free admission. January 25-February 3:Waco Civic Theatre presents “The Bride of Brackenloch,” Waco Civic Theatre (1517 Lake Air Drive).? Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m.? For tickets, call 254-776-1591.January 26-April 28:Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robots + Us.? Discover a place where humans meet machines in this fun and educational journey to the world of artificial intelligence.? Robots + Us is a light-hearted, hands-on exhibition that will delight families and children of all ages.? Regular Admission (includes all of Mayborn Museum and Robots + Us Exhibit): $10.00, adult; $5.00, children; $9.00, seniors.? Exhibit is free for Museum members and Baylor students.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 1-2:???????????????????Baylor Opera Theatre presents Francis Poulenc’s “Dialogues of the Carmelites,” 7:30 p.m., Jesse H. Jones Theatre in Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts? Center.? Opera from 1957 by French composer Francis Poulenc.? Reserved tickets, priced at $15.00 are on sale at the Department of Theater Arts Website. For ticket information, call the Box Office, 254-710-1865.February 2: ? ??????????????????? Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robot Demonstrations, 1:00-3:00 p.m.? Heart of Texas Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics teams from regional junior high and high schools will be demonstrating their competition robots; 3:00 p.m.? Special Screening of the family friendly robot themed movie WALL-E.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 3:?? ????????????????????Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robot Film, 3:00 p.m.? Special Screening of the family friendly robot themed movie WALL-E.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 4:???????????????????????Chinese New Year.February 4:???????????????????????Baylor School of Music Lyceum Series:? Lecture with Dr. Robin Moore (Professor of Ethnomusiciology, University of Texas at Austin), 4:00 p.m., Waco Hall? East, Room 113.? Dr. Moore’s primary research interests include music and nationalism, music and race relations, popular music study, and socialist art aesthetics.? Free Admission.? Open to the public.February 4:Baylor Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Jones Concert Hall, McCrary MusicBuilding. Free admission.February 5:Mission Waco Banquet, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Chisholm Hall, Waco ConventionCenter. Keynote Speaker: Baylor sociology professor Dr. Kevin Dougherty,“Expanding the Neighborhood.” Admission: Table of 10, $425.00 (non-profit/church); Individuals, $45.00 each. For reservations/information, 254-753-4900, .February 6:Baylor Women’s Basketball hosts Kansas, 7:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. ForInformation, .February 7:Waco Chi Omega Alumnae Scholarship Book Review Luncheon, 11:00 a.m.(Silent Auction), 11:30 a.m. (Lunch), Baylor’s Hughes-Dillard Alumni Center.Author Julie Alexander will critique historian Geoffrey C. Ward’s “A Disposition to be Rich.” Admission: $35.00 (must be reserved in advance).For reservations/information, 254-776-0525, 254-754-8967.February 8:HEB Celebrity Cook Off, benefiting the Waco ISD Education Foundation,7:00-10:00 p.m., McLennan Community College Conference Center. Includesgift card reverse raffle and live auction. For information, 755-9517,cookoff.February 9:?? ????????????????????Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robot Demonstrations, 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.? The McLennan County Sherriff’s Department Bomb Squad will be demonstrating their bomb detection robot; 3:00 p.m.? Special Screening of the family friendly robot themed movie Short-Circuit.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 9:???????????????????????Baylor’s Armstrong Browning Library presents 5th annual Valentine’s Day Extravaganza, 2:00-4:00 p.m., McLean Foyer of Meditation. ?Features musical performance by Dave Tanner, dessert reception and coffee bar, plus door prizes.? Admission:? $50.00, couple; $30.00, single.? Purchase tickets on-line at Baylor.edu/lib/vday or via phone, 254-710-4968.February 9:Baylor Men’s Basketball hosts Texas Tech, 3:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. Forinformation, .February 9:Baylor art professor Mary RuthSmith presents “Introduction to Boro” art workshop, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Fair Trade Room, World Cup Café (1321 N.15th Street). Participation fee: $15.00. Materials provided, but participants areEncouraged to bring fabric scissors and scraps. For information, e-mailurbanexpressions@ or register at World Cup Café.February 9:“Facebook is Your Resume,” 10:30-11:00 a.m., Dewey Community Center(925 N. Ninth St.). Presentation on using discretion when posting informationon-line. Program is for ages 15 and over. Free Admission. For information,750-8677, waco-.February 9-10:Waco Tribune-Herald presents 2013 Home Products Show, Extraco EventsCenter (4601 Bosque Boulevard). Saturday, February 9: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.;Sunday, February 10: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00; advance tickets:$4.00 (Heart of Texas Builders Association, 621 W. Hwy. 6). Children under 12accompanied by an adult: Free. For information, 776-8701, .February 10:????????????????????Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robot Film, 3:00 p.m.? Special Screening of the family friendly robot themed movie WALL-E.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 12-17:??????????????Baylor Theatre presents “Born Yesterday” by Garson Kanin, Mabee Theatre.? Performances February 12-16, 7:30 p.m.; performances February 16 & 17, 2:00 p.m.? To purchase tickets, baylor.edu/theatre.February 12:Baylor Women’s Basketball hosts Texas Tech, 7:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. Forinformation, .February 12:Papillon Antiques and Gifts presents Mediterranean Romance: “TurkishDelight,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1025 Austin Avenue. Enjoy an evening with Istanbulartist Nursel Birler Carroll. Also see new discoveries from the “Sunny South ofFrance” (from Provence and beyond). For information, .February 13:Baylor Men’s Basketball hosts West Virginia, 8:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. Forinformation, .February 14:??????????????????? Waco Cameron Park Zoo presents 10th annual “The Mating Game,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. ?Dinner and beverages will be provided, along with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cameron Park Zoo following dinner (adults 21+ only).? Event is limited to 25 couples.? Admission:? $150.00 per couple.? Register at .February 15-16, 21-23:??Baylor presents All University Sing, 6:30-11:00 p.m., Waco Hall.? For information/tickets, 254-710-3210, bdsctickets@baylor.edu (no ticket orders via e-mail).February 15:????????????????????Annual Heart of Texas Regional History Fair.? Scholastic historical based competition for students in grades 5-12 compete with various projects.?? For information, baylor.edu/historyfair.February 16:????????????????????Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robot Demonstrations, 1:00-3:00 p.m.? Heart of Texas Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics teams from regional junior high and high schools will be demonstrating their competition robots; 3:00 p.m.? Special Screening of the family friendly robot themed movie The Iron Giant.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 16:Baylor Law School presents “People’s Law School,” Baylor Law School(1114 S. University Parks Drive). Registration: 8:30 a.m.; Opening Session: 9:00 a.m.; First Class: 9:15 a.m. Free courses taught by local attorneys andLegal experts. For information, 254-710-1911. February 16:Baylor Women’s Basketball hosts Texas Christian, 1:00 p.m., Ferrell Center.For information, .February 17:???????????? ????????Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robot Film, 3:00 p.m.? Special Screening of the family friendly robot themed movie The Iron Giant.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 19:??????????????????? Baylor Staff Council presents STEPP Luncheon “How to Have a Winning Attitude for Life,” delivered by Kaz Kazadi, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Athletic Performance Coach, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m., Barfield Drawing Room, Bill Daniel Student Center.February 20-24:McLennan Community College presents “Hairspray, the Musical,” BallPerforming Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. (February 20-23), 2:00 p.m. (February 24).For tickets, call 299-8200. February 20:Baylor Men’s Basketball hosts Iowa State, 8:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. Forinformation, .February 21:??????????????????? Baylor Round Table presents:? “Soaring to New Heights: Greater Waco’s Place in Space with Lauren Dreyer (Director of Business Affairs, SpaceX)”, 3:30-5:00 p.m., North Village Community Center. For more information, please contact Program Co-Chairs Lois Ferguson or Carliss Hyde.February 21:Baylor’s Martin Museum of Art presents Gallery Talk for group photography exhibit “Spinning Yarns,” 5:30-7:00 p.m., Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. February 21:Baylor Women’s Basketball hosts Texas, 1:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. Forinformation, .February 21:12th Annual McLennan Community College Foundation “Hearts in the Arts”Gala. 6:00 p.m.: Dinner Buffet, The Art Center of Waco (1300 College Drive);8:00 p.m.: Gala performance of “Hairspray” (Ball Performing Arts Center).Admission: $65.00 per person (reservations must be received beforeFebruary 14). For information/tickets, MCC Foundation, 254-299-8604 orreservations@mclennan.edu.February 21:Papillon Antiques and Gifts presents Mediterranean Romance: “PersianPersuasion,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1025 Austin Avenue. Enjoy an evening viewingrecently acquired antique carpets. For information, .February 22:Lake Brazos Rotary Club presents “Dancing with the Stars of Waco,” benefitingBig Brothers/Big Sisters, Waco Convention Center. Includes: 6:30 p.m.,Silent Auction; 7:30 p.m., Buffet Dinner; 8:30 p.m., Dancing features threelocal celebrities partnered with dance professionals. Tickets: Table of 10,$750.00; Individuals, $85.00 each. For information/tickets: lake.brazosrotary@ or clubrunner.ca/wacolakebrazos. February 23:??????????????????? Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robot Demonstrations, 1:00-3:00 p.m.? Heart of Texas Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics teams from regional junior high and high schools will be demonstrating their competition robots; 3:00 p.m.? Special Screening of the family friendly robot themed movie Batteries Not Included.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 24:???????????? ????????Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Robot Film, 3:00 p.m.? Special Screening of the family friendly robot themed movie WALL-E.? For information, call 254-710-1110.February 25:Fuzzy Friends Rescue and Rosati’s Pizza present Spayghetti Night, Rosati’sPizza (824 Hewitt Drive); two seatings: 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. BenefitingFuzzy Friends Rescue Spay/Neuter Fund. Full Italian buffet and desserts. Musicprovided by Brian and Jeremy of Sloppy Joe. Tickets: $25.00 (includes beverageand dessert). Tickets are advanced sale only; call 254-714-2150 or .February 25Area Agency on Aging’s evidence-based Caregiver Stress Buster Program. Free(9 weeks):program for one 1 ?-hour session per week, targeting persons who are non-paidcaregivers for someone with dementia. For information, contactJaylie.Beckenhauer@ or Donnis Cowan, Manager of Aging Programs,Area Agency on Aging of the Heart of Texas, donnis.cowan@hot.cog.tx.us, 254-292-1840.February 26:??????????????????? American Heart Association presents “GO RED for Women” 10th AnnualLuncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., First Baptist Church of Woodway.? Includes“Pursonality” Silent Auction (will have red purses filled with assorted items) andKeynote Speaker. All attendees will receive a Macy’s Gift Card. For Information or tickets, wacogoredluncheon or 512-338-2425.February 26:Feast of Caring (to benefit CARITAS of Waco), 6:00 p.m., McLennanCommunity College Conference Center (4601 N. 19th Street). Will include“Soup Cook Off” featuring 10 of Waco’s Best Restaurants; attendees will votefor their favorite soup. Will also feature the music of Beth Ullman and aSilent Auction. Admission: $20.00 per person. For tickets, caritas-, 254-753-4593. For information, 254-753-4593,caritas@.February 27:The Concordia Choir (a 72-voice a cappella choir from Moorhead, Minnesota),7:00 p.m. concert, Austin Avenue United Methodist Church (1300 AustinAvenue). Presented by Austin Avenue UMC and the Midway High School Meistersingers. Tickets: $25.00, adults; $35.00 for premium section; and$10.00, students. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 254-754-4685.For information, .March 1-10:???????????????????? Waco Civic Theatre presents “The Dixie Swim Club,” Waco Civic Theatre (1517 Lake Air Drive).? Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m.? For tickets, call 254-776-1591.March 1:Historic Waco Foundation presents 3rd annual Texas Independence DayCelebration, Downtown 301 (301 S. 2nd Street), 6:00 p.m., Dinner and SilentAuction featuring Champion Fiddle Player Mia Orosco, 8:30 p.m., Concertfeaturing Brave Combo. Admission: Dinner and Concert, $85.00; Concert only,$25.00. For reservations and/or information, 254-753-5166 or.March 2:Baylor Men’s Basketball hosts Kansas State, 6:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. Forinformation, .March 2:???????????????????????????Waco Symphony Orchestra presents “Paris of the Roaring Twenties,” 7:30 p.m., Waco Hall. All-Orchestral with presentation of the Symphony Belles and Brass.? For information, or 254-754-0851.March 2:Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children presents “Mardi GrasMasquerade Ball,” 7:00 p.m., Roosevelt Ballroom. After Five (Black TieOptional). Entertainment by Inside Out Band from Dallas. Admission:$150.00, couple; $85.00, individual. For information/tickets:.March 3:Baylor’s Mayborn Museum presents “Free Sunday” (offered the first Sundayof the month), 1:00-5:00 p.m., Mayborn Museum Complex (1300 S. UniversityParks Drive). For information, 710-1110, .March 4:Baylor Women’s Basketball hosts Kansas State, 7:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. Forinformation, .March 4:Waco Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., McLennan Community College’s BallPerforming Arts Center. Free admission.March 9:Baylor Men’s Basketball hosts Kansas, 5:00 p.m., Ferrell Center. Forinformation, .March 16-17:Central Texas Ceramic Expo, Lone Star Hall (1201 N. Davis Street, West,Texas). Hours: Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.For information, 716-5227, 972-279-0857, .March 16-17:Heart O’Texas Fair & Rodeo South 40 Committee presents South 40 OutdoorExpo, Extraco Events Center. Free Admission. Includes fishing tournamentweigh-in. For information, .March 19-24:?????????????????? Baylor Theatre presents “The 39 Steps” by Patrick Barlow, Jones Theatre.? Performances March 19-23, 7:30 p.m.; performances March 23 & 24, 2:00 p.m.? For tickets, baylor.edu/theatre.March 22-24:Sesame Street Live—Can’t Stop Singing, Extraco Events Center (4610 BosqueBoulevard). Showtimes: Friday, 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.00, $15.00, and$12.00. For information, 776-1660, .March 23:Baylor Student Foundation Bearathon. A half-marathon fundraiser that beginsand ends at Baylor University campus; a 5K route also is offered. Forinformation, 710-3497, baylor.edu/student_foundation/.March 27:?????????????????? ????? Baylor Round Table presents “Celebrating Strong Texas Women: Anniversary Celebration,” 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m., Location TBA.? For more information, please contact Program Co-Chairs Eileen Bentsen, Andrea Dixon, or Marilyn Eichelberger.April 4-6:McLennan Community College presents opera “The Sorcerer,” Ball PerformingArts Center. Admission: $10.00; $8.00 for senior adults and students. April 5-20:The Waco Symphony CouncilPresentsThe Hamptons of Hidden Valley2013 Symphony Council Showhouse7040 Bending Trail??? ??? ??? Hidden ValleyApril 5th-April 20thHouse Tours:? Monday - Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.The Showhouse Tea Room:Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Reservations Required for the Tea Room!?Catering for the Tea Room provided by TCP CateringHouse Tours:? $10.00??? ??? Tea Room:? $15.00?For Daily Menus and a peek at the Showhouse, log on to: and click on The Hamptons in Hidden Valley icon.?For group reservations for the Tea Room, please call:Barbara Powell, 254-715-4479 or Beth Musgrave, 901-219-3248For individual reservations, please call 652-6878 by 1:00 p.m. one day prior to luncheon date.?Please come out and see this fabulous home!? Your support of the Waco Symphony Orchestra is greatly appreciated!April 11:??????????????????????????? Waco Symphony Orchestra presents “Jolente De Maeyer,” 7:30 p.m., Waco Hall.? Violin—first prize winner in the Charles de Beriot Competition Brussels and youngest ever laureate of the Jong Tenuto Competition.? For information, or 254-754-0851.April 17:??????????????????????????? Baylor Staff Council presents STEPP Luncheon “Baylor’s History and Traditions,” delivered by Alan Bowden, Sr., Director of Development Systems and Technology, and Vincent Clark, Professor of History and Head Golf Coach, MCC, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m., Barfield Drawing Room, Bill Daniel Student Center.April 20:????????????????????????????Waco Cameron Park Zoo presents annual “Beasts n’ Blooms & Earth Day,? Too!”? Gardening and Earth Day event.? Shop for plants, herbs, and flowers.? Children’s activities include working with McLennan County Master Gardeners, arts and crafts, and face painting.? Earth Day activities include recycling information, habitat restoration, migratory bird information, animal enrichment, and wildlife conservation.? For information, . April 23-28:????????????????????? Baylor Theatre presents “Mad Forest” by Caryl Churchill, Mabee Theatre.? Performances April 23-27, 7:30 p.m.; performances April 27 & 28, 2:00 p.m.? For tickets, baylor.edu/theatre.April 24:?????????????????? ???????? Baylor Round Table presents “Soaring to History: Texas in the Making: San Jacinto Day Celebration,” 5:00-6:30 p.m. (note time change), Allbritton House.? For more information, please contact Program Co-Chairs (note date change) Sandy Bennett or Julie Covington.April 26-May 12:????????????Waco Civic Theatre presents “Oklahoma,” Waco Civic Theatre (1517 Lake Air Drive).? Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m.? For tickets, call 254-776-1591.May 4:???????????????????????????????Waco Cameron Park Zoo presents annual “KidZoobilee.”? For information, .May 7:???????????? ??????????????????Baylor Round Table presents “Soaring to New Heights in Style: Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show,” 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m., Barfield Drawing Room, Bill Daniel Student Center.? For more information, please contact Program Co-Chairs Marsha Duckworth or Jan Holmes. ................
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