Brownwood Art Center
Brownwood is home of one of the oldest continuously running art associations in the state of Texas.
		Brownwood is home of one of the oldest continuously running art associations in the state of Texas.
It all started when David Mainka, a young boy from Andrews, discovered his love for woodworking. His passion earned him awards and inspired his daughter to learn beside him in his shop. Years later, in 2007, he gave her a large lathe, sparking her own journey of craftsmanship. What began as handmade pens for family soon grew into a small business venture while she attended Howard Payne University. After college, […]
Micah and Ashley Jaynes have brought to Brownwood our first tap house featuring Texas craft brews and local wines. Opened in July 2019, the family-friendly tap house became an overnight community favorite. Pioneer Tap House is designed with love to be a place where the whole community can come together to try great beers in a comfortable, relaxed environment. In addition to rotating Texas craft brews and wine, you’ll find […]
The Brownwood Lyric Theatre is a fully restored, historic performing arts theatre located in Downtown Brownwood at 318 Center Ave. The Lyric Performing Arts Company hosts several theatrical productions each year at the theatre. The Lyric is a multi-purpose complex that can be rented out for meetings, concerts, live performances, and much more. They provide excellence in cultural entertainment while offering opportunities for local involvement in the arts. The Lyric […]
Originally built in 1963, this multipurpose facility is home of the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Basketball and Volleyball programs. 4,000 seat capacity 48 channel lighting & sound Stage available Fully equipped with banquet tables if needed Removable wood court Concessions
Family owned and operated and committed to making events special by adding splashes of color to your special occasions.
Lehnis Railroad Museum relives the railroad history of Brownwood, Central Texas, and the American Southwest. Exhibits include a variety of railroad memorabilia and equipment, photos and stories of early railroads while vividly interpreting the importance of the railroad to this area and American life. When you arrive in Brownwood – The Heart of Texas, we invite you to make the Brownwood Visitor Center, located at 700 E. Adams St., your […]
(photo: Rose Catherine Hohl). Musician/producer/songwriter Butch Walker is the guest on the newest installment of the Lipps Service podcast, speaking with host Scott Lipps about working with such A-list artists as Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne and Pink and the state of rock’n’roll circa 2025.Walker also gets into his recent reunion shows with Marvelous 3, moving to L.A. and the city’s 1980s music scene, his decision to prioritize producing over his own music, […]
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine (photo: Travis Shinn). Megadeth’s final studio album will look back to a formative moment in frontman Dave Mustaine’s career by including a “reimagined” take on Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning,” which he co-wrote during his short stint as lead guitarist with the band in the early 1980s. The cut served as the title track to Metallica’s 1984 sophomore album, which introduced Kirk Hammett as Mustaine’s replacement. He promptly […]