In Episode 50 of Downtown Depot, show host Austin Meek interviews Doreen Ravenscroft, President of the Waco Cultural Arts Fest. They discuss how Doreen's British upbringing impressed upon her the importance of the arts from an early age, and she also breaks news about a new theatrical initiative slated for Elm Avenue. Before their conversation, Austin shines the Small Business Spotlight, presented by American Bank, on Thrst Coffee, and also learns about upcoming programming from Baylor's Student Union thanks to Jordy Dickey.

Inside the Episode:

Show host Austin Meek with Doreen Ravenscroft

0:37 - The Small Business Spotlight - Thrst Coffee
3:39 - A conversation with Jordy Dickey of Baylor Student Activities
8:07 - Doreen Ravenscroft's Waco history
9:14 - Perfecting the Twix bar recipe
10:29 - Early memories of Waco
11:45 - Jumpstarting arts organizations
13:30 - Art spurting up from the cracks
14:03 - Memories after World War II
16:12 - The Doris Miller Memorial
18:29 - Making history real for young Wacoans
19:53 - "Just do a little bit more," like Doris Miller
22:12 - Origins of the Waco Cultural Arts Fest
24:37 - Arts development on Elm Avenue in East Waco
25:51 - Inclusivity in East Waco