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Conversations with Creative Waco - Raj Solanki, Jaja Chen, and Eric Lineras

On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco were tapping into the festive spirit to celebrate Hispanic and South Asian Heritage in Waco.

Host Kennedy Sam is joined by Eric Linares from Dia de los Muertos Waco 2024 to give a sneak peek of this year's event, taking place on November 2nd in Indian Spring Park.

Kennedy also sits down to talk with Jaja Chen and Raj Solanki from the Asian Leaders Network. They'll be discussing Waco's first Diwali festival which kicks off on November 6th at Bridge Street Plaza.

You can find more information on this years Dia de los Muertos festival right here and if you're looking for further details on the 2024 Diwali festival - head here.

Conversations with Creative Waco - Michael Sullivan and Guilherme Almeida & Vincent Thomas
This episode of Conversations with Creative Waco features the visionary team behind Androcles and the Lion, a joyful family theatre production from Young Festival Stage. Also on the program muralist Vincent Thomas, curator of a new Juneteenth show at Art Center Waco. Discover how these creatives are shaping Waco’s vibrant arts scene.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Stephen Uhey, Sami Brown, and Chief Sheryl Victorian.
This installment of Conversations with Creative Waco is full of creative spark and purpose. Host Fiona Bond sits down with three distinct guests bringing their own brand of creativity to the Waco Community.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Art for Community and Healing
On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Fiona Bond talks to Mexican-American artist Jesús Rivera and Mexican-Russian artist Anastasia Sergeevna about a stunning new mural they’re creating at the South Waco Community Center, commissioned by the César Chávez Neighborhood Association. We will also learn about Warriors Canvas—a powerful new initiative that brings creative opportunities and healing support to military veterans. Sharing their vision for this project are Mike Hamilton of Rogue Media and Melvin Hall.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Eric Linares and Kelly MacGregor
This week on conversations with Creative Waco host Fiona Bond speaks with Eric Linares about the importance of community. Fiona is also on conversation with Waco Civic Theater executive Director Kelly MacGregor about the significance of the theater's 100 year history.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Lawrence Loh
Lawrence Loh, the newly appointed Music Director of the Waco Symphony Orchestra, brings passion and artistry to the podium. On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, the maestro shares some highlights from his career and his vision for the WSO’s future.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Garland Hancock
On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Kennedy Sam is in conversation with percussionist and author Garland Hancock.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Waco Family and Faith International Film Festival & Wacoan Magazine 25th Anniversary
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco, we're talking Waco Family and Faith International Film Festival with founder Dr. Tyrha Linsdey-Warren. Plus, we welcome Michelle Johnson, Publisher and Editor in Chief of the Wacoan to the KWBU studio.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Wichita Delegates
In this episode, host Kennedy Sam marks Native American Heritage Month with a conversation with the visiting delegates from the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; President Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe, John Bowman, Vanessa Vance, and Matt Roberson.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Sophia Strother-Lewis and Danielle Rodriguez
On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Kennedy Sam leads a conversation with Sophia Strother-Lewis and Danielle Rodriguez.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Jeanette Bell and David Corkill
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco we meet Jeanette Bell - President of the Northeast Riverside Neighborhood association to learn about the August 31st Harambee Revive day-long celebration at Bridge Street Plaza.

Kennedy Sam is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Creative Waco, McLennan County’s arts agency. As a longtime Waco resident, Kennedy was excited to return to her hometown to begin her career serving the community she loves. She is the host of Conversations with Creative Waco where she sits down with local arts leaders, movers, and shakers to highlight events and stories of Waco's arts and culture sector. In her spare time, she enjoys rediscovering all that Waco has to offer and exploring the many walking trails with her pup Bleu.