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Brownwood Lyric Theatre’s production of Puffs offers a fast-paced, affectionate comedy about the students left outside the spotlight of a familiar wizarding story. A review praised the cast, simple set and audience interaction ahead of the final performances on September 19 and 20.
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Howard Payne University will host Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin at a free Sunday, Sept. 20, concert on the Brownwood Event Center’s outdoor stage. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.; admission is first come, first served, with food, parking and bag-policy details for guests.
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The third annual Feels Like Home Festival will return to Brownwood on October 3, 2026, with five Brownwood-based performers, a Friday night pitmaster event for 120 guests, expanded barbecue programming and new fan activities.
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Author Thomas Goodman will return to Brownwood on Saturday, Oct. 10, to sign copies of his new historical novel, <em>Through Many Dangers</em>, at Intermission Bookshop.
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The Brown County Museum of History’s annual Gala 2026 drew more than 200 people to the Brownwood Event Center, raising funds for children’s educational programming and previewing a 1955-themed show for next year.
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The Brownwood Art Association Fiber and Textile Arts Group’s “Embellish!” exhibit will host two free demonstrations in September at the Brownwood Art Center Gallery on Fisk Avenue.
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SALSA will bring live music, contests, food, vendors and family activities to Riverside Park in Brownwood on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 9 p.m.
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The Pizza Hut Foundation awarded the Brownwood Community Library Association a $10,000 Slice of Literacy Grant to buy a book vending machine for children.
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The Brownwood Community Chorus will begin weekly rehearsals Sept. 14 at Howard Payne University for a Christmastime performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”
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Teens, young adults and families can attend Lunar Echoes, an evening of moon watching and community drumming led by Daniel Graham of the Brownwood Art Association, on Sept. 15 at the Texas Botanical Gardens in Goldthwaite.
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The Brownwood Public Library’s annual book sale begins Tuesday, Sept. 15, with gently used book donations accepted through Sept. 11.
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Registration is open for float entries in Brownwood’s 2026 Christmas Under the Stars Christmas Parade, scheduled for Dec. 3 in historic Downtown Brownwood.
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The Brownwood Art Association will open its fifth annual Fiber and Textile Arts show, “Embellish!,” on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Art Center in Downtown Brownwood. The denim-themed exhibit will include a Style Show, raffle and door prizes.
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A Brownwood News column revisits Dolly Parton’s 2015 time capsule at Dollywood and the unreleased song set to be revealed on her 100th birthday.
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Brownwood’s Downtown Preview Night will return Friday, Oct. 2, giving residents and visitors extended shopping hours, special offers and live music the evening before the Feels Like Home Festival.
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Brownwood-area voters will choose between Republican Bo French and Democrat Jon Rosenthal in the November 3, 2026, race for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, the agency that regulates oil, gas, energy infrastructure and related resources.
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The Brownwood Lyric Theatre will host “Cabaret: An Evening Honoring Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld” on Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring Broadway favorites, hors d’oeuvres, wine, live music and a performance by the Lyric Players.
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The Brownwood Art Association is launching Creative Edge, a free after-school arts enrichment program for students ages 16–18, with a September soft opening at the Brownwood Art Center.
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The Brownwood Art Association is starting Creative Edge, a free after-school arts enrichment program for students ages 16–18, with registration required and introductory sessions scheduled in September at the Brownwood Art Center.
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Howard Payne University says Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin will perform a free community concert and night of worship at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Brownwood Event Center outdoor stage. The event was postponed from April because of severe weather; no tickets are required for the rescheduled concert.
Culture Baker Street
Howard Payne University has rescheduled a free Chris Tomlin concert and night of worship for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Brownwood Event Center’s outdoor stage, 601 Baker St. The event was postponed from April because of severe weather, and admission will now be first come, first served with no tickets required.
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The Brown County Museum of History has named retired Wendlee Broadcasting co-owners Mariann and Rex Tackett honorary chairs of its September 12 gala, a fundraiser supporting educational programs for children.
