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Upcoming Events in Texarkana Texas


January

30 - 11 A Regional Celebration of African-American Artists - These exciting pieces are from a small, but choice, group of local and regional artists whose creations tell many different stories.

Address: Regional Arts Center , Texarkana, Texas
Ph: 903-792-8681 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.trahc.org

February

12 - 9 A Regional Celebration of African-American Artists - These exciting pieces are from a small, but choice, group of local and regional artists whose creations tell many different stories.

Address: Regional Arts Center , Texarkana, Texas
Ph: 903-792-8681 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.trahc.org

12 - 9 Black History Month - Features events dedicated to the celebration of Black history. Museum of Regional History.

Ph: 903-793-4831 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: imcdowell@cableone.net
Web: www.texarkanamuseums.org

April

22 - 24 Scout-O-Rama - Come see the various demonstrations, crafts and games of what makes the Scout organization come alive. Includes food vendors and a variety of activities.

Address: Spring Lake Park , Texarkana, Texas
Ph: 903-798-3978 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.ci.texarkana.tx.us/departments/parks

6 Annual Texarkana Gator Egg Hunt - Includes egg toss, live entertainment, special prizes and the arrival of the Easter "Gator" by fire truck. Hunt is open to children age 10 and younger.

Address: Spring Lake Park , Texarkana, Texas
Ph: 903-798-3978 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.ci.texarkana.tx.us/

May

26 - 27TX0502043e007 - Texarkana JUMP! JIVE! JAMFest 08 - WILD and WACKY! That's the high-energy, awards-winning 2008 JUMP! JIVE! & JAMFest in Downtown Texarkana TX-AR. From the WILD MAGNOLIAS (a New Orleans Mardi Gras fav) to the hard rock of SPIN DOCTORS, plus 2008 Grammy nominees Cherryholmes and the wacky performances of The School of Rock, it's a 2-day party with MUSIC! ARTS! FOOD! & FUN for all ages. There's a quirky ArtsParade, the hilarious T-Town Burger Cookoff, four stages of music on Saturday, and "to do's" like blacksmithing, bladesmithing, wood turning, pottery and paper making. Or try improv comedy, sculpting, speed theatre, or African drumming. Ride on a Segway; mix with performers at jAVA hUT, or just sit and listen. By plane, train, car, or pogo sick, JJJ is the place to come! Buy online at trahc.org.

Address: Third and Fourth Sts at Texas Blvd. , Texarkana, Texas
Ph: 903.792.4992 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 903.793.8511
Email: artsinfo@trahc.org
Web: www.jumpjivejamfest.org
Fee: Fri eve BBQ Preview: $30; Saturday Day: $6 adults; $4 kids 4-13; Sat eve: $20 til 5/1; then $25; Overnight Pkgs available

August

12 - 5 Annual Regional Juried Exhibition - Over $3,700 in cash awards are presented annually to honor the outstanding work of regional artists in our most popular annual exhibition. The artists from this exhibit are having their works shown in multiple competitions, galleries and collections across the South. For the fourth year, a "Purchase Award" will be made to the artist whose work is selected to become part of the exciting new "FaEllen and Jim Yates Memorial Collection" of regional art. Our sincerest thanks to E-Z mart Stores, Inc. which makes possible this important art exhibit and collection.

Address: The Regional Arts Center , Texarkana, Texas
Ph: 903-792-8681 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: artsinfo@trahc.org
Web: www.trahc.org

23 DVP's Dining for Dollars - Domestic Violence Prevention of Texarkana will host a Dining for Dollars at Ironwood Grill. Your participation is so simple. Come to Ironwood Grill on August 12, 2008 from 5pm till 9pm, Have a Wonderful dinner in a great atmosphere and before you leave tell your server that you are there supporting DVP. Ironwood Grill will donate a generous portion of your entire bill to help Victims of Domestic Violence. You will get good food, in a fun atmosphere and help a worthy cause. IT'S THAT EASY.
SO TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO COME DINE WITH US ON AUGUST 12TH AT IRONWOOD GRILL IN TEXARKANA, TX.
SEE YOU THERE.

Address: Ironwood Grill, 4312 Morris Lane , Texarkana, Texas
Ph: 903-794-4000 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 903-792-2924
Email: cindy@dvptxk.org
Web: dvptxk.org
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Regional Arts Center

Housed in former U.S. District Courthouse built in 1909 featuring ornate plaster, copper cage elevator, and 26-ft. ceiling in grand hall. Serves as focal point for the visual arts including national touring, juried and invitational exhibitions. At Fourth St. &

Texarkana, TX Arts

Ace of Clubs House

Legend says James Draughon won a huge pot in poker game by playing the ace of clubs. House's floor plan is based on the club on that card. Elegant 1885

Texarkana, TX Historic Homes

Oaklawn Opry

Good old family entertainment every Sat. night specializing in new and old country/western music. Doors open at 6:30, show starts 7:30

Texarkana, TX Entertainment

Discovery Place

Rotating displays geared for children, but adults enjoy, too!

Texarkana, TX Entertainment

Perot Theatre

1,600-seat neo-Renaissance theater elegantly restored to its original royal blue and gilt splendor with gleaming chandeliers and mirrored checkerboard marble lobby. Features national/

Texarkana, TX Theatres

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