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Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center

The Cultural Activities Center, in Temple, Texas, makes arts involvement and enjoyment accessible to all area Central Texas residents. The CAC is an arts council with the goal of linking cultural arts to education. Through professional touring shows, community productions, technical support, gallery exhibits, classes and workshops, beautiful meeting rooms to stage parties and events, summer arts camps and Missoula Children's Theatre, the CAC makes arts involvement and enjoyment accessible to people of all ages, interests, and ethnicity.

The Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center (CAC) boasts five art galleries, each home to a new exhibit about every six weeks. The CAC Galleries are open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays and from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays. The galleries are available whenever the building is open, which often includes extended Saturday hours and several hours on Sundays. You may also schedule appointments for Saturdays and Sundays.

Visit the gift shop stocked with a variety of original creations, reasonably priced, by area artists. The gift shop is open Saturdays 9-2, plus Thurs. and Fri. afternoons and during public presentations. All Gallery exhibits are open to the public and free of charge. Located at 3011 N. 3rd St. (Exit 303-B off I-35). For more information, call (254) 773-9926.

Railroad & Heritage Museum

The Railroad & Heritage Museum is housed in the restored 1910 Santa Fe Depot with a working Amtrak station, the museum depicts railroad history and local heritage. Exhibits include railroad equipment, model trains, telegraph room and listening stations for train communications, with observation windows looking over BNSF main line. Locomotives, cabooses and passenger cars are displayed outside. Open Mon. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tues. – Sat. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Located at 315 W. Ave. B. For more information, call (254) 298-5172 or click here to view website. Admission fee.

Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center

Czech contributions to the ethnic diversity of Texas are highlighted in a comprehensive exhibit in their newly renovated building, also a Temple Historic Marker site. With all of its unique features, the building provides the perfect backdrop for the museum and all of its artifacts at. Preserved artifacts include a variety of Czech artifacts, marionettes hand carved in 1875, needlework, coins, Bibles, costumes, antique musical instruments, and an extensive library with historic documents dating back to the 1700's. The genealogy library contains one of the largest Genealogy collections in Texas and also hosts a computer bank for Internet research. Open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday or by appointment. Located at 119 W. French Ave. For more information, call (254) 899-2935 or (800) 727-7578.

Bell County Museum

The Bell County Museum serves the community as a vital resource for the collection, interpretation and preservation of the historical heritage of the Bell County area. From pre-history to the land grant period, from the formation of the county in 1850, to the establishment of Fort Hood, the region's history is richly portrayed in permanent and rotating exhibits. The primary focus of the exhibits at the museum is the first 100 years of Bell County, from 1850 to 1950, using various aspects of rural and city life. The museum is located at 201 North Main Street in Belton. Hours of operation are Tuesday - Saturday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission is free. For more information, call (254) 933-5243.

The Wilson House Tour

The interiors of the Wilson house feature extensive use of decorative plastic laminates.The Wilson house, is a statement of the many founding principals that remain intact even today - innovation, design excellence and a commitment to the continuous development of interior surfacing products that, literally, become the fabric of our everyday lives. In light of this, the house also provides a repository for Wilsonart history. In July 1998, the Wilson house was awarded National Landmark status by the Texas Historical Commission and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a significant architectural structure. On the national level, it was recognized for the extraordinary design of the interior which had an impact on the design of subsequent structures; and the employment of cutting edge laminate technology. Tour hours are Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm. Tours are by appt. only and must be scheduled one week in advance. Located at 1714 S. 61st St. For more information, please contact 254-207-2207.

The Little & Farquhar Science Museum

See the wonderful-world of science on display. Geodes, quartz and meteors are just a few of the many exciting things guests will see here at The Little & Farquhar Science Museum. Set in a shop behind their home near Cater Elementary School, Mr. Little has graciously displayed his private collections of precious metals, gems, rocks, static electricity experiments and much more. A truly unique experience for kids and adults. No charge. Please contact Mr. Robert Little at 254-778-1592 for tour availability.

Art by the Glass

Contact Information
Stacy Brocker
Kilgore Studios
716 Church Ave
Troy, TX 76579
254-563-6150

Contact via email
Come on over and enjoy a fun and relaxing time painting in a building full of past history and current ambience. Laugh, paint, bring a beverage of your choice and have a great time finding the artist in you! And take your masterpiece home with you! Group rates, kids birthday parties, private parties, events, etc. You can come to them or they can come to you at your location!

Come alone, as a couple or in a group of 6 or more. Choose a painting and reserve your spot! Packages and rates (please visit their website for a complete list of packages and rates):

Studio Classes
Check the calendar for dates

Military Discounts
$5.00 off any class

Private Parties
Birthdays, Weddings, Retirement, Bachelorette, Baby Showers, or just for fun!

Giving Back

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Picasso

We are blessed. In more ways than we can list, or even realize, we are blessed.

But one thing we do fully realize is that not every child has the opportunity to have an art-themed birthday party or private art lessons or even to experience art at their school.

That is why we work with area schools, especially schools whose children do not have other art opportunities, to bring an art experience to children.

Through our "Art in Schools" program, our hope is that the seed will be planted and a desire created in children who possess natural talent and have children see that art can benefit their lives as they grow and into adulthood.

We live in a great country where one can grow up to live their dream; sometimes all it takes is knowing what to dream.

Nightlife

Bum's Sports Bar
215 SW HK Dodgen Loop
254-778-8688
Features a full bar, big screen TVs, NTN, pool, darts, snacks and burgers!

Cactus Jack's Steakhouse
300 SW HK Dodgen Loop
254-778-1384
Features karaoke, a full bar, TVs and live entertainment!

Cultural Activities Center
3011 N. 3rd St
254-773-9926
Live performing arts, plays and productions. Live music! Click on the link above for box office information!
Denim & Diamonds
4501 S. General Bruce Dr.
254-773-7055
Full bar and large dance floor!

Green Door
12 S. 2nd Street
254-770-0502
Features a full bar,TV'S, live entertainment and delicious food!

In the Mood Ballroom
13 S. Main St
254-773-7088
Learn to dance or just enjoy the show! Call for event listings.

J Kowboy Wine Bar
13 E. Ave B
254-773-2228
Newest, smokin' hot, wine in Central Texas!

Las Casas Patio
2907 S. General Bruce Dr.
254-774-7476
There's always a party on the patio! Full bar and menu, TVs and lots of fun!

Lonestar Sports Bar & Grill
2370 E. FM 93
254-771-5511
Features some of the best live music, sports, wrestling and entertainment in Central Texas!

O'Brien's Irish Pub
11 E. Central Ave
254-295-0518
Features a full bar, live entertainment, billards and more!

The Oscar Store
8133 Oscar Spur
254-983-2175

Features delicious food, bar and live entertainment in a relaxing atmosphere!

 

 

 

 


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