Texarkana Entertainment Blog

I can’t believe it’s the middle of August. Though temperatures still stretch way up to 100 degrees and above, kids are starting school and that means the summertime’s last legs are warming up, whether it feels like it or not. Maybe by October we’ll head down into the 80 degree range for a daytime high. Dare to dream!

No matter the temps, there’s still plenty to enjoy when it comes to live music, starting with Jawbone’s concert tomorrow night to benefit TRAHC. They’ll play at the Perot Theatre starting at 8 p.m. Should be a snazzy show and, given the historic theater surroundings, unlike any Jawbone experience before. I’m sure the hardworking folks at TRAHC would love a super big turnout to help out in tough financial times.

This weekend also brings live music to Fat Jack’s in the form of Doctor Doctor tonight and 1 Nite Stand on Saturday. Buffalo Child and Nude Beach perform a free show Sunday night at Jack’s.

Jay Kirgis performs tonight over at Lee’s Catfish, while Hopkins Icehouse has Kiley Bland of Junior fame on stage this evening for an acoustic set. Hopkins then welcomes Rising Red tomorrow night. Saturday night at The Blues Iguana features Paul Capps Jr. performing his blues, country and classic rock. Shooters Sports Bar brings The Enablers to town that same night. You can also catch Raj, Andi and Taz late Sunday afternoon and early evening over at The Road Map for more acoustic tunes.

Live music: love it and support it!

- Aaron Brand

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This afternoon I talked with the good folks over at the Four States Fairgrounds about what’s in store for this year’s rendition of a time-honored Texarkana tradition. One big piece of news is the 67th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo headliner this year: Foreman, Ark.’s own bigtime country act in Tracy Lawrence. He performs Friday, Sept. 16, for the opening concert. General admission tickets are $25 in advance—no reserved seats. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. show start time.

A few other changes are in store: One, the fairgrounds will be promoting its own demolition derby this year. Two, there will be a different carnival at the fair, so expect to see some new rides and such when you bring the kids to see the cotton candy, colorful lights and wild rides along the midway. This year’s fair runs Sept. 16-25. We’ll have a preview of some of these changes in our Friday Accent page next week, so be sure to check it out.

- Aaron Brand

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Anyone looking to discover work from a young, interesting artist should get on down to Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s Bringle Lake campus and walk up to the main student center building. Take the elevator to the third floor. Once you step inside the John F. Moss Library, you’ll find a few dozen pieces by artist Shana Hoehn adorning the walls. Hoehn explores the visual world through a variety of mediums: photography, painting, drawing. She also creates some interesting sculptural works, but they’re not included in this show. Hoehn is a student at Maryland Institute College of Art, and just came back to town to teach for a month and hang her art. We featured her for a story in today’s Accent page and you can see more of her work at ShanaHoehn.com. Check it out; it is worth a look.

It’s also nice to see new gallery space take off here in Texarkana (something sorely needed), as is the case with this library art space at TAMU-T. As someone who loves art and a diverse art scene, I hope to see it continue.

- Aaron Brand

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Hey, Netflix users. We want to find out what local video consumers (online and DVD) will do with Netflix rates set to change. Will people change monthly plans or ditch Netflix altogether? Will people keep the plan they currently have because they’re happy with the service? Netflix’s announcement last month about a September price change created a lot of hullabaloo, but, now that the initial ruckus has died down, do people intend on changing how they access videos online or with DVDs? What are your video viewing habits?

If you have something to say about this, send an email to abrand@texarkanagazette.com. I want to interview you. Thanks!

- Aaron Brand

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