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Jacob Stelly w/ Caroline Paddock ~ SCHOEPF's Backroom Acoustic Sessions
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Hosted by Eric Raines and produced by Texas Tour Gear. Live Recording. Doors open 6:30 pm
Caroline Paddock 645-715 ish pm
Jacob Stelly 715-845 ish pm
Times subject to change. Online sales no walk ups limited seating!
TICKETS
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Dueling Pianos ~ January 17, 2025
Dueling Pianos will be back at The Beltonian Theatre Monthly in 2025. Featuring 3 WHOLE HOURS of Dueling Pianos from All Request Piano. Be ready to request your favorite songs as the guys take you on the ride of your life! No two shows are ever the same.
Reserve your seats in advance and show up about 30 minutes early for your showtime to avoid those pesky lines. Here is the link:
http://779270.formovietickets.com:2235/
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To kick off 2025, please join us for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, January 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. at McDonald's on 1601 E 6th Street. And come celebrate Chief Berg's birthday with us! | |
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Join us for our 7th annual Pink Boots Society Collaboration Brew Day!!!
Details:
-Everyone is welcome, no brewing experience needed
-We will be brewing a Cold IPA
-Please dress for mess and make sure to wear closed toed and slip resistant shoes
-Be ready to learn, in a hands on environment, how to brew a beer that we will tap and serve here at BRBC (release date is March 7th, the day before International Women's Day)
-This event is in support of Pink Boots Society a non-profit that offers scholarships, events and training for women and non-binary members of the brewing community.
-We will be tasting and making beer
-You can come or go at any time the brew day will begin at 9am and usually ends around 1pm
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Gemstones in Genealogy ~ Bell County Museum
On display through January 2025
The exhibit features the work of local artist Marla Ripperda and highlights the history of her family in Bell County and Central Texas through painting, collage, and other mediums.
This exhibit includes an interactive scavenger hunt for visitors of all ages.
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The Vietnam Experience ~ Bell County Museum
On display through January 2025
The U.S. Navy participated in a wide variety of roles and missions during the Vietnam War. Navy combat artists recorded many of these activities, typically sharing the same dangers as the sailors and Marines they accompanied. For those who were not there, the scenes depicted here give a visual sense of the Vietnam War: the colors, the landscape, the people, and adrenaline-charged combat actions.
The exhibit of artworks from Naval History and Heritage Command will be accompanied by artifacts and archival documents related to the Vietnam War.
Leave a remembrance for a lost loved one or share your own experience in the war through our interactive memorial.
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Eldred's Nursery invites you to their Swedish Death Sip & Shop!
What is a Swedish death cleaning? It’s a form of Cleaning and decluttering so as to ease the burden on your family when you pass. So you all get to benefit from all of the beautiful items and donate to a worthy cause! We have vintage purses, vintage jewelry as well as some contemporary pieces. We will be serving wine and hors d’oeuvres as well so come and bring a friend and have a great time while donating to a worthy cause.
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Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas
Fiesta with Friends Purse Bingo
February 2, 2024
Join us for our annual Purse Bingo Fundraising Event!
Play for a chance to win a designer purse! All the greats will be there...Kate Spade, Consuela, Michael Kors, Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Vera Bradley, and more!
Each ticket comes with a Bingo Card Packet (1 card/15 games), Nacho Bar, Sangria & Margaritas, and access to our exclusive Silent Auction and Raffle!
Tickets:
https://event.auctria.com/c0213fd3-532e-4d28-a978-fdff06d66265/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGZn05leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTvSo06iZdCt0SoVnYAXRAdSdWBdS8r342hcED_UcKuRIK34fOFgaqXR4A_aem_GS333j-lgOEpPY9AOUoUbA
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Historic Escape Games at the Bell County Museum
February 6, 2025
There has been a crime at the museum and it is up to you to find the culprit! You have 60 minutes to work together, solve the crime, and escape!
There are three times available for the Robbery game.
5:30pm, 6:45pm & 8:00pm
Tickets are $12/person. Pre-registration is required. Games are private and limited to 8 guests (ages 13 years and older) of the same group per game time. Players under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult player.
Please submit one form per group as all games are private. Please be mindful of the age requirements. Payments can be made through the payment link on the registration form below.
REGISTRATION
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Sly Fox's 2nd Birthday Bash
Saturday, February 8th
11 am ~ 2 pm
Mark Your Calendars for Sly Fox's 2nd Birthday Bash. There is a ton of surprises that are coming and we want you to be there. Keep following this event for more to come.
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Marcia Ball Pianorama ~ Cultural Activities Center
Saturday, February 8, 2025
GRAMMY®-nominated keyboardist Marcia Ball assembles some of her favorite fellow piano players for a one-of-a-kind show she calls ‘Pianorama’. A mix of styles, decades of experience and the joy of spontaneous improvisation make this 88-key throwdown a uniquely satisfying musical experience. Join Marcia and her fellow piano professors—Nick Connelly, Floyd Domino and Red Young—show info here for “Pianorama."
She has been inducted into both the Gulf Coast Music Hall Of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame. The Texas State legislature named her the official 2018 Texas State Musician. In 2018, Marcia was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.
Join the fun on February 8, 2025
$60 - Standard
$65 - At the Door
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The Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce (IBCC) invites all Chambers of Commerce and the broader community to its 7th Annual Business Week, February 10-13, 2025, at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. This year's event, themed "Reshaping the Future with AI & Innovation," will focus on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across industries, with a particular emphasis on empowering Black-owned businesses.
RSVP HERE
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Grab your best gals and head to OTR for a Galentine’s Day celebration full of laughs, love, and local charm! Enjoy delicious cocktails, tasty bites, and fun activities as you sip and celebrate friendship in style. Whether you're toasting to memories or making new ones, it’s the perfect way to spend the day with your favorite people! | |
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Get ready to FIESTA! We're thrilled to announce the 2025 Father Daughter Dance dates!
Join us on February 21st or 22nd at the Harris Community Center for an unforgettable evening of fun fiesta vibes, friends & delicious snacks!
Tickets go on sale January 2nd! More details coming soon - mark your calendars, you don't want to miss this night!
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February 21st - 23rd, 2025
The TABA Home & Garden Show provides a fantastic opportunity to find the latest in products and services for everything from homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, building materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, landscape design, kitchenware, and much more.
Exhibitors, there is no better forum in Central Texas to touch base with current customers, meet new prospects, and demonstrate what is new and exciting with your company. Additionally, putting a face to your business is unique to this show and cannot be done as quickly or as cost effectively with any other form of marketing.
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Little Joe Hernandez & La Familia ~ Cultural Activities Center
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Join us on February 22 to see Jose DeLeon Hernandez, known as “Little Joe”, is a five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning performer, a 2019 State Musician and humanitarian. Recipient of the 2023 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment of the Arts, which is the United States government ‘s highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Little Joe Y La Familia is a genre-blending band uniting elements of Latin, norteno, blues, jazz, country, pop, and classical music. “Las Nubes” incorporates violins and other strings, is the most popular recorded classic, a track, that details the Chicano experience of migrant farm work. Hernandez has performed with Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Don Henley. He began his career in 1955. Little Joe is an American Tejano legend who was born in a shack and raised in Temple, Texas. Tickets are $45 Adult and $15 for Students.
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The Texas Tenors, a Celebration of 15 Years ~ Cultural Activities Center
Sunday, March 30, 2025
The boys from Houston have stayed busy since making a run 15 years ago during Season Four’s America‘s Got Talent. The Texas Tenors are a three-time Emmy Award-winning classical crossover, trio vocal group formed in 2009 by country singer JC Fisher, pop singer Marcus Collins, and opera singer John Hagen. The trio of Texas singers turned classic music into popular modern hits! Still touring the country, they share their talent and celebrate fifteen years during an afternoon performance, up-close and on stage at the Cultural Activities Center.
$50 Adult
$15 Student
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Touch Root Gala 2025
...an opportunity to change lives together
Join us for a night of hope and transformation! This year's gala aims to bring the life-saving gift of clean water to five villages in Umulumgbe, Nigeria. Let's gather for an unforgettable evening, and the opportunity to change lives together.
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Shawn Colvin ~ Cultural Activities Center
Friday, May 16, 2025
In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy, and a searing sense of humor. In the 30 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has won three GRAMMY® Awards, released thirteen albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures and created a remarkable canon of work.
$70 - Standard
$75 - At the Door
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Asleep at the Wheel ~ Cultural Activities Center
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 GRAMMY®®® Awards and tours nationally and internationally.
They will be on the CAC stage, November 8, 2025
$60 - Standard
$65 - At the Door
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We’re looking for heartwarming, funny, or downright adorable snapshots that capture the essence of love in all its forms. All submissions will be shared throughout the contest, and winners will be announced on February 1st, 2025.
Help us spread the love and become one of Amy’s Sweethearts of 2025!
Celebrate love, laughter, and cherished moments with us! Submit your favorite photos of you and your sweethearts—whether it’s your partner, kids, pets, or even your besties—𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘶𝘴! https://www.amysatticss.com/photo-contest/
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Shaping the Future: Rick Kasberg, David Patrick, and Trae Sutton Take on New Roles to Drive Future Growth
KPA Engineers is excited to announce a strategic leadership transition that positions the firm for continued growth and innovation.
· Rick N. Kasberg, PE, transitions to Chief Technical Officer to focus on advancing technical expertise and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
· R. David Patrick, PE, CFM, steps up as President & CEO, building on 25+ years of leadership to guide KPA into an exciting new era.
· Alvin R. "Trae" Sutton, III, PE, CFM, takes on the role of Vice-President & COO to enhance operational efficiency and deliver seamless project results.
We’re thrilled about this next chapter and remain dedicated to providing quality, integrity, and client-focused service.
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The Bell County Business Group meets every Friday morning from 8:15-9:30 at Dead Fish Grill, in Belton, TX. | |
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Extraco Banks will be kicking off the Extrapreneur Award Program for 2025 in January. We are holding our official kickoff event on January 22nd at 5 PM, at Bold Republic Brewing Company. Anyone wishing to attend can go to this site and sign up for this free event and learn all about the award program. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bell-county-area-extrapreneur-after-hours-2025-tickets-1087087180019?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
At the event we will have food and drinks and we will discuss how to apply. A quick note, you do not have to be an Extraco Banks customer to participate. This event is open to all Bell County business owners.
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If you or the businesses you work with are not already aware, the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) offers a Texas Manufacturing Network where companies can register their business and then search for either suppliers or manufacturers in their area to connect with. Businesses that join this network can highlight their capabilities, access RFQs, use AI to assess technical data and determine if manufacturing capabilities match a company's parts requirements, and connect with state and federal manufacturing programs and resources. | | | | |
