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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 - 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.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Michael Stone and Vincent Thomas
In this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, Host Kennedy Sam is in conversation with Michael Stone, founder of the MAP digital magazine and with local artist, Vincent Thomas.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Bradyn Braziel
In this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Kennedy Sam leads a discussion with Bradyn Braziel, co-founder of Silent House Theatre.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Cameron Park Zoo & Artprenticeship 2024
Conversations with Creative Waco - Trent Clifford & Geneese Goertzen and Alan & Kattya Scott.
Host Kennedy Sam leads a conversation about a new play dealing with the effects of domestic abuse, which will be produced as a fundraiser for the Waco Family Abuse Center, and with Alan and Kattya Scott, owners of the brand new Washington Gallery in downtown Waco.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Richard Thompson aka 'Waco Street Drummer'
In this week's edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Kenendy Sam leads a discussion with Richard Thompson also known as Waco Street Drummer. You might have seen or heard him on a street corner with his drumset or at THRST Coffee Shop every First Friday with the Fam, if not, get ready to meet him.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Jill Barrett
On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, Host Kennedy Sam talks with Jill Barrett of Falcon and Owl.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Carla Pendergraft and Cameron Wolf
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco, its all things Eclipse.

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.