(Deadline is 10 a.m. Monday. Entries can be e-mailed to accent@texarkanagazette.com.)



Events

Sprint car racing returns to 67 Speedway with O’Reilly’s American Sprint Car Series at 7:30 p.m. today. The event will feature Gary Wright against racers from all over the country. Location: Take I-30 east from Texarkana to the Mandeville exit and follow the signs to the track.



Tex Rep’s Community Division presents its third annual summer show July 20 through July 22 and July 24 through July 26 at 218 W. Broad St. in downtown Texarkana. Shows start at 7 p.m. each evening for “Who’s On First?” a nightmare comedy by Jack Sharkey. Show features Paige Blackmon, Michael Skotnik, Deb Ford and Travis Ranson. Pre-show is coordinated by Stacy James Mayo.

Tickets: $20 and include two drinks. Limited seating. Tickets can be purchased 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays at Texarkana ISD Food Services, 1600 Waterall or The Percolator, 218 W. Broad St. Info: www.texrep.org/CommunityDiv.html



Glenn Beck will hit the big screen at Cinemark 14, 4230 St. Michael Drive, for his one man stage show “Beck ’08 Live” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Beck is a Headline News political commentator and talk radio host. Advanced tickets: www.FathomEvents.com.



Country music superstar Merle Haggard plays at 6 p.m. at Music City Texas Theater on Sunday, Aug. 3. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

The winner of several Grammy Awards and many Academy of Country Music Awards, Haggard was honored with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Tickets: $100 or $50. Seating is reserved. Tickets for the general public are available Monday. For more information and tickets visit www.musiccitytexas.org or call 903-756-9934.



Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, La., will hold a Book Festival Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19. Info: www.authorauthorshreveport.com.



It’ll be “Lights, Camera, Action” at 7 p.m. Saturday when award winning Texas blues band, Diddley Squat, makes a CD and DVD recording of its performance in front of a live studio audience at Crossroads Coffeehouse and Music Company, 216 N. Main Street, Winnsboro, Texas. Info: 1-888-342-1854 or email contact@crossroadsmusiccompany.com.



Raptors will abound at the third annual Birds of Prey Day at DeGray Lake Resort State Park on Saturday. Wildlife rehabilitator Rodney Paul will give two programs at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the amphitheater followed by releases of rehabilitated owls, hawks and falcons. Info: (501) 865-2801 or www.degray.com.



Arts and Ends

The Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council will host “Color Texarkana” this July for children 5 to 11. Morning sessions are from 10 a.m. until noon. Afternoon sessions are from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Dates are Tuesday (July 15), July 22 and July 24.

This year’s theme is “Our Parks in Color.” Children will create works that showcase the many parks throughout Texarkana and the finished pieces will be displayed on the art wall in the ArtSpark at 4th and Main Streets during the summer. Cost: $5 per session. Reservations are required. Info: 903-792-8681 and artsinfo@trahc.org



The Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council is having its 20th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition through August 25. Info: Treva West at 903-792-8681, or e-mail artsinfo@trahc.org.



TexRep is holding open auditions for “A Raisin in the Sun” at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, in the Stilwell Theater at Texarkana College. Performance dates are Sept. 12-14 and Sept. 19-21. Cast of 3 females and 8 males needed. Info: 903-244-1600.



Old Washington Historic State Park is hosting a Historic Dance Workshop starting at 7 p.m. Saturday. Dance caller Joshua Williams, will teach various mid-19th century dances. Tickets: $10 single; $18 couple. Advanced registration required. Info: 870-983-2684 or www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com. The park and its restoration village are located on U.S. Highway 278 nine miles north of Hope.



Old Washington Historic State Park is having a primitive bow and arrow workshop at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19. All bow construction materials will be provided, all you need is a pocket knife. Ages 10 and up are welcome. Cost: $35. Advanced registration required. Info: 870-983-2684 or www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com. The park and its restoration village are located on U.S. Highway 278 nine miles north of Hope.



Applications are now being accepted for food vendors, artists, craftsmen or commercial sellers for 27th Annual Quadrangle Street Festival. The festival will be Oct. 11-12 in downtown Texarkana. A discount of $10 is given for applications postmarked by July 31. Info: Ina McDowell 903-793-4831.





Texarkana Community Music Education is enrolling now for its band camp.

Private lessons and group classes are available, as well as a wide variety of fun ensembles. Six different sessions are available. Instruments taught are the flute, oboe, saxophone, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, and baritone.

TCME is located at Veritas Christian Academy and St. James Day School. Info: 903-748-8263.



The Texarkana Museums System presents two new exhibits, both open through August.

“Main Treasures: A Celebration of Downtown” is open at the Museum of Regional History, 219 N. State Line Ave. The exhibit features items recently found among downtown Texarkana buildings, as well as items from the permanent collections. Admission: $5 for adults, $3.50 for children.

“Mystery of the Mayan Medallion” is on display at Discovery Place Children’s Museum, 215 Pine St. It’s a hands-on exhibit giving insight into many aspects of Mayan culture. Admission: $4.50 ages 5 and up, free for children 4 and under.

Hours for both: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 903-793-4831.



Music

Hazy Jayne plays at 9 p.m. today at Purple Rain. Cover: $7. Monte Russell plays at 9 p.m. Saturday. Cover: $7. Doors open at 8 p.m. Thursday is ladies night, they get in free.



James Brinkley, Laurie Green, Gregg Westfall and Jessica Spencer will perform at the Oaklawn Opry on Saturday. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $8 individual, $15 couple, under 12 free. Info: 903-838-3333.



Jamie Richards Band plays today at Shooters, Robert St. John plays Saturday, LA Guns plays Monday and David Allen Coe plays Wednesday. Comedianzone is Thursday.



Trey Johnson and Dave Almond play at 6:30 p.m. today at Lee’s Catfish and Steakhouse.



Ms. Mac and The Groovetones play at 8:30 p.m. today at Fat Jack’s on State Line Avenue in Texarkana.



Birthday Bash with Jaguar Shark at 10 p.m. today at Club Next on State Line Avenue in Texarkana.



Fred Searcy and Backlash plays at Billy T. Norton VFW on U.S. Highway 82 East from 8:30 p.m. today to 12:30 a.m. $5 cover. Membership not required. Info: 870-772-1772.



Night Hawk Band plays the Over 30 Club from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. today at the Texas Elks Lodge, 3702 New Boston Road in Texarkana. $5 cover. Visitors welcome.



The Inside plays Saturday at Daizy Dukes in Garland, Ark.



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



Porter Sisters, Curtis Platt, Carlee Mitchell, Taylor Lattery, Jacque McElhaney, Hal Roper, Harry King, Paul Richardson, Todd Quinn and Hugh Blair will be featured at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Jamboree, 112 W. Third St., Mount Pleasant, Texas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults, under 10 free. Info: 903-563-2032 or www.cmdent.com.



Pail plays Rowdy Moose in Hope, Ark. at 8 p.m. today.



Other Entertainment

Mic’d Music, 2846 Richmond Road, hosts Gab & Jam on Saturdays. Info: 903-838-0188.



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. Info: 903-280-8100.



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



Elks Lodge 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. Info: 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 at 8 p.m. on Saturdays and DJ Harry and DJ Chambs on weekends. Memberships available at door. Info: 903-796-4422.



Lil’ Joe’s Karaoke at 26 E. Commerce St. in Ashdown is open every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Info: 903-824-1725.

        

The Frosty Mug, 1209 E. Broad St., has karaoke with Freddyvon and Vicki on Thursdays, DJ Rog Collage and hot dance music Friday and Saturday nights. Info: 870-216-7555.



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



The Arrow Bar in downtown Texarkana has Karaoke with Bob and Kathi at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights.



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



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



Club Next, on State Line Avenue in Texarkana, has Karaoke at 10 p.m. Saturday.



The Road Map, 2525 East St., has karaoke with Freddyvon and Vicki Friday and Saturday nights.