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Events

Texarkana Repertory Company and Texarkana College presents the Tony award-winning “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” a musical comedy of epic Roman proportions, at Texarkana College’s Stilwell Theatre on May 9-11 and May 16-18. Show times are 8 p.m. on May 9, 10, 16, and 17 and 2 p.m. on May 11 and 18. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors, $10 students. TC faculty and students with ID $5. Reservations: 903-831-7827.



The Cossatot Arts and Crafts Association’s 37th annual Art Show at King, Ark., is from 9:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The show is in the historic 1916 King school which is now the association’s art center. King is located about 7 miles north of De Queen, a mile east of U.S. Highway 71. The show produced more than $12,000 in sales and awards last year. Information: 870-642-4048 or 870-642-7170.



Jeff Bates will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lewisville (Ark.) School Auditorium. The concert is a fund-raiser in support of the Stacy McMurrough Memorial Scholarship. Deputy McMurrough was killed in a 2006 traffic accident while responding to a call. Information: 903-748-1294 or 870-533-9825. More on bates at www.jeffbates.net.



The DeKalb (Texas) Band Alumni Association will be hosting a benefit concert featuring Don Foster at 7 p.m. Saturday at the DeKalb State Theater. Tickets: $3, under 3 free. Proceeds go to the DeKalb Band Alumni Scholarship Fund.



Doddridge, Ark., hosts its annual Spring Bank Ferry Festival today and Saturday. A fish fry, auction and candidates’ forum is set for Friday. On Saturday it’s breakfast at 6 a.m., 5K race and fun run at 8 a.m., and a parade at 10 a.m. Other activities Saturday include live music, bingo, food and ice cream, a garage sale, crafts and a treasure hunt. For booth space call 870-691-3078. Proceeds benefit the community development council.



Texarkana’s Jump, Jive and JamFest is slated for Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 in downtown Texarkana. There will be music, arts, food and fun for all ages. Spin Doctors concert is Saturday, May 17. Other festival acts include Pilotdrift, Cherryholmes and Wild Magnolias. Information: jumpjivejamfest.org or 903-792-4992.



The third annual Texas Woodstock Festival is today through Sunday in downtown Winnsboro, Texas. Activities include arts, crafts, music, live music, farmers market, tractor display and food. Information: www.winnsboro.com or 903-342-3666.



Old Washington Historic State Park presents “Trial by Jury” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in its 1836 Courthouse. Interpretive living history drama begins with dinner at Williams’ Tavern Restaurant. Program is based on an actual trial that took place there in 1844. Tickets: $25 adult, $20 children under 14. Information/Reservations: 870-983-2684. Call same number for information on “Girls Night Out,” on Saturday, May 9. Tickets: $18. Reservations required.



Civil War re-enactment of the “battle that never was” will take place today through Sunday in the streets of downtown Jefferson, Texas, and Tuscumbia Ranch just east of town. More than 500 troops will fight in the two-day battle. Information: 903-665-2672 or www.jefferson-texas.com



Liz Carmack, author of Historic Hotels of Texas: A Traveler’s Guide, will sign her book at Jefferson’s two historic hotels on Saturday. She will be at the Excelsior House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and at the Jefferson Hotel from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. At the Excelsior she will deliver hourly presentations.



El Dorado, Ark., hosts its annual Mayhaw Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 510 North Jackson near downtown. The festival includes many activities and celebrates old-fashioned Mayhaw jelly. The festival is put on by the South Arkansas Historical Foundation. Information: 870-862-9890 or sahf@suddenlink.net.



The Whistlestop Festival’s 5K Run/Walk and 2K Walk will be held in Ashdown on Saturday, May 10. Entry fee is now $20. Children can participate for free. The event starts and ends at the Chamber parking lot. Information: 870-898-2642 or e-mail ccastleman@arkansas.net. Proceeds fund merchants association projects. Course description can be picked up at the Ashdown Chamber.



Old Washington Historic State Park is hosting a dance workshop from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in its 1940s gymnasium. Learn favorites such as the Virginia Reel, Patti-cake Polka and more. Dance experience not required. Cost: $10 singles, $18 couples. Reservations requested. Also, the same day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Basic Dutch oven skills workshop. Admission: $35 includes 4-quart Dutch oven. Information: 870-983-2684.



Arts and Ends

Nanotechnology and nanoscience are featured in the temporary exhibit “Nano Days” now at Discovery Place Children’s Museum. The exhibit is self-guided and requires adult supervision.

“Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body” continues at Discovery Place. The exhibit explores why the body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk, and runs until May 10.

DP hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum admission is $4.50 for ages 5 and up. Information: 903-793-4831 or www.texarkanamuseums.org.



“Crowns: A Celebration of Women’s Hats,” runs until Saturday, and showcases the many hats worn by Texarkana-area women. Center hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and Thursday until 7 p.m. Free admission.

Workshops at Texarkana’s Regional Arts Center, West Fourth Street at Texas Boulevard, include:

n Life Drawing. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Contact: Cindy Holmes at 903-831-6727.

n Kindermusik. Newborn to age 7. Information: 903-244-7319 or at kindermusikbytmiller@cableone.net.

n TRAHCkids. Fun art adventures for ages 4-8. Information: 903-792-8681.



Two beginner chain mail jewelry classes to be held in Texarkana from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with local artist Deborah Thompson. Learn to make jewelry using just two pairs of pliers. Cost: $35 and includes use of tools and all materials. Information: 903-792-4040 after 4 p.m.



“Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs,” has opened for a three-month run at Sci-Port Discovery Center’s IMAX Dome Theatre on the Shreveport Riverfront. Sci-Port is located at 820 Clyde Fant Parkway. Hours: 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8.50. Information: (877)724-7678 or www.sciport.org.



Music

Richard Bowden with Moon & Starz and special guests Dave Waldon and the Victims will play Music City Texas Theater in Linden, Texas, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Waldon, who grew up around Daingerfield, was once part of the world-famous Drifters touring band and the group’s musical director. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Information: www.musiccitytexas.org or call 903-756-9934. COMING MAY 31: Hal Ketchum and Megan Wellborn.



Carl Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Tammy Kitchens and Tyler Timmons will perform at the Oaklawn Opry in Texarkana on Saturday. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $8 individual, $15 couple, under 12 free. Information: 903-838-3333.



Jimmy Keiser play Shooter’s in Texarkana tonight. Dean Agus Band is on tap Saturday. Second Annual Biker Bash is Sunday. Cinco de Mayo and Loose Change is Monday. Comedianzone is Thursday.



Hazy Jayne plays Fat Jack’s on State Line Avenue in Texarkana today starting at 9 p.m.



Lee’s Catfish and Steakhouse in Texarkana presents Cody Pappas on the acoustic guitar starting at 6:30 p.m. today.



Bar C Sports Bar in Queen City presents the Alan Fox Band from 9 p.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Information: 903-796-3445.



In Cahoots plays at the Eagles Lodge, U.S. Highway 67 North, from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday. $5 cover. Guests welcome. Information: 870-774-9991.



The Road Map Bar and Entertainment Venue, 2525 East St., has acoustic weekends with Colt Baker at 10 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday night is Blues Review. Membership required. Information: 870-774-0695.



Hi-Caliber will play the Billy T. Norton VFW on U.S. Highway 82 East today from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $5 cover. Membership not required. Information: 870-772-1772.



The Over 30 Club will host Show Down Band at the Texas Elks Lodge, 3702 New Boston Road, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $5 cover. Visitors welcome.



Jam Master D holds an Old School Party and Dance starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the KC Hall, 18th and Waterall streets in Texarkana. Must be 25. BYOB. Information: 903-824-2524.



The New Boston VFW Post presents Shane Campbell and the Edge of Texas Band for your dancing entertainment, from 8 p.m. until midnight today. Cover: $5 Information: 903-628-6145.



Dale Cummings, Porter Sisters, Courtnee Damron, Jessica Brooks, Jacque McElhaney, Hal Roper, Hugh Blair, Harry King, Todd Quinn and Paul Richardson, will be featured at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Jamboree, 112 W. Third St., Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults, Under 10 free. Information: 903-572-1753 or www.cmdent.com.



Other Entertainment

Lil’ Joe’s Karaoke at 26 E. Commerce St. in Ashdown concludes its Karaoke Contest from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Cash prizes. Finalists will perform at Ashdown’s May 10 Whistlestop Festival and the winner at the Oaklawn Opry. Information: 903-278-1730.



Guys and Dolls Square Dance Club, 4203 Preston in Texarkana, Ark., will host a Square Dance Plus Workshop with instructor Ray Wheelington from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. today. Singles and couples welcome. Information: 903-846-4482.



The Texas Elks Lodge, 3702 New Boson Road, hosts line dancing and C&W partners dancing from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. $7 per person. Singles welcome. Information: 903-280-8100.



The Branch Office in the Budget Host Inn has Rick the DJ and classic rock and country music. It has Karaoke on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Information: 903-793-6565.



Elks Lodge No. 399, 4701 Garland Ave. in Texarkana, Ark., and DJ Larey Coker host a dance at 7 p.m. each Saturday. Proceeds benefit Elks’ charities. Admission: $5, but women get in free. Visitors and guests welcome. Information: 870-772-7839.



Magician Daryle Miller will be at the Golden Corral from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, creating balloon sculpture and doing magic tricks.



One Of A Kind Private Club and Grill, east of Texarkana on U.S. Highway 82, has dance lessons starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday night, Karaoke on Wednesday and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Information: 870-216-7870.



The Wooden Indian Sports Bar & Grill in Queen City, Texas, has Karaoke on Saturdays and DJ Harry and DJ Chambs on weekends. Memberships available at door. Information: 903-796-4422.



The Shake, 1201 E. Broad St. in Texarkana, has live DJs Friday and Saturday nights at midnight. Membership required. Information: 870-773-9444.



The Big Easy, at 221 Broad St., features Mardi Gras Mondays and Blues Tuesday. Old school blues and jazz late nights. Information: 870-774-3299.



Doyle’s Place, 110 E. 36th St., has Karaoke with Freddyvon and Vicki at 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, Blues Jam on Mondays. Information: 870-772-6679.



The Arrow Bar in downtown Texarkana has Karaoke with Bob and Kathi at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.



Ol’ Friendly Bar, 1211 E. Broad St., has Karaoke at 8 p.m. Friday. Information: 870-216-2637.



CD’s Bar and Grill, 1020 E. Ninth St., has Starburst Karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Information: 870-773-0790.

        

The Frosty Mug, 1209 E. Broad St., has DJ Rog Collage and hot dance music Friday and Saturday nights. Information: 870-216-7555.