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



Events

TexRep presents “A Raisin in the Sun” at Texarkana College’s Stilwell Theatre today through Sunday and Sept. 19-21. Showtimes are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets: $10 adults and $8 senior and students. Reservations: 903-831-7827.

TexRep will also be holding open auditions for “The Importance of Being Earnest” at 7 p.m. Monday in the Stilwell Theater at Texarkana College. Performance dates are Nov. 7-9 and Nov. 14-16. Cast of four females and seven males needed. Info: 903-244-1600.



Four States Fair and Rodeo comes to town today and runs through Sept. 20. Gate admission is $5 adults, $3 children 6-12, and under 5 free. Highlights include: WWE RAW Wrestling at 7:30 p.m. today (tickets $20, $30 or $40) and the PRCA Rodeo Sept. 17-20 (tickets $8, $12 or $15). The Bluebirds will perform from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. There will also be a parade downtown at 10 p.m. Saturday and a demolition derby. Info and ticket orders at www.fourstatesfair.com.



Texarkana College Department of Music will have music of Verdi and Wagner at 2 p.m. Sunday, voice class at 11 a.m. Monday and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.



Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council will present “Tuna Does Vegas” with original stars, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Perot Theatre in downtown Texarkana. The wacky characters of mythical Tuna, Texas, travel to Las Vegas and meet with showgirls, Elvis impersonators and more. For tickets call 903-792-4992 or buy online at www.trahc.org.



Historic Washington State Park celebrates Jubilee Weekend today through Sunday. Festivities include a quilt show, exhibits, pioneer demonstrations, historic dance workshop and lunch at Williams’ Tavern Restaurant. Cost for dance workshop is $18 for couples and $10 for singles. Info: 870-983-2660 or www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com.



Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce will have the first Miss Lumberjack Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20. There are many family fun events. Pageants are at 10 a.m. for girls newborn-9 years old and 7 p.m. for girls 10-18 at the Hughes Springs High School Auditorium. The entry fee is $55 and open to girls who live or go to school in the Hughes Springs, Linden, Avinger, Atlanta and Jefferson school districts. Entry forms are available at City Hall in Hughes Springs or the school district offices. Info: 903-563-4102 or 903-639-2351.



Twin City Sensations Chorus of Texarkana and the Lake Country Harmony Chorus of Daingerfield, Texas, will present a night of women’s four-part cappella harmony at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church’s Wesley Hall on Moores Lane in Texarkana. Tickets: $8, or $6.50 for 65-plus and children under 12.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available from chorus members; National Auto Sales, 901 Texas Boulevard; and David Mims Insurance, 5502 Cowhorn Creek. Info: Robin Curtis at 903-838-6979.



Arts and Ends

Texarkana’s Regional Arts Center, 321 W. Fourth St., is hosting Landscape: Selections from the Wachovia Securities Art Collection through Dec. 6. Exhibit includes works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Christo. Another exhibit titled “As Real As It Gets” displays the work of local artist, Mary Jane Orr through Sept. 27. The 5th annual competition of “WRITE! ON ART” begins Monday. Participants view landscapes exhibit and write impressions. Info: 903-792-8681.

Classes:

n Life Drawing: Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Bring your own supplies; model provided. Open enrollment. Call 903-792-8681.

n Kindermusik: Terri Miller, newborn to age 7, weekly. Call Miller at 903-244-7319. New classes forming.

n Richard Jenkins: Tangles with Angles, Sept. 27, art exploring lines, rays and angles. Call 903-792-8681.



Texarkana Museums System has many interesting and interactive exhibits at the Museum of Regional History, 219 N. State Line Ave. (Admission: $5 for adults, $3.50 for children) and Discovery Place Children’s Museum, 215 Pine St. (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

Alan Fox Band plays today at Shooters. Laurel plays Saturday and Texarkana’s High Caliber plays Wednesday.



Ms. Mac and the Groovetones plays at 8:30 p.m. today at Fat Jack’s, 3324 State Line Avenue. Alan Fox Band plays Saturday.



New Jack and the Rippers plays Saturday at Players.



Dayton Waters plays Saturday at Purple Rain. Spotlight Karaoke at 9 p.m. today.



Dale Cummings, Brian Kelly, Debra Hollaway and Kelly Austin will perform at Oaklawn Opry on Saturday. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $8 each, $15 couple, under 12 free. Info: 903-838-3333.



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



Windy Windham plays at 7:30 p.m. today at Park Place.



Rich Walker and Windy Windham are at The Road Map, 2525 East St., Texarkana at 4 p.m. Sunday and Karaoke with Freddyvon and Vicki is Saturday and Sunday



Boozehound plays Daizy Dukes, in Garland City, Ark., at 9 p.m. Saturday. $5 cover. Membership required. Info: 870-683-2288.



Shelf Life plays at 9 p.m. Saturday at Wooden Indian, Queen City, Texas.



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.



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.



Southbound plays from 8 p.m. Saturday to midnight at the Eagles Lodge. $5 cover. Public is welcome.



Linden VFW will have a dance from 8 p.m. Saturday until midnight with a Karaoke/DJ mix of country, rock, hip hop and pop. $5 cover.



Hollis Gentry and the C.W. Express plays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at Betts Hall, Queen City, Texas. Info: 903-838-8550.



Jacque McElhaney, Eldon Bruce, Hugh Blair, Taylor Lattery, Myra Rolen, The Jacob Austin Band, Jim Barron, Ernie Cox, Chris Reese, Todd Quinn and Paul Richardson 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.



Other Entertainment

Guys ‘N Dolls Dance Club, 4203 Preston, Texarkana, Ark., will have Round Dance lessons on Mondays. Beginner Waltz lessons at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Intermediate Rumba and other basic rhythm from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Singles and couples welcome.

They will also have new square dance classes beginning Monday. First night is free. Info: 870-772-4816 or 903-846-4482.



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.



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



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



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.



The Texas Elks Lodge, 3702 New Boston 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.



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.



The Frosty Mug has Karaoke with Freddyvon and Vicki on Thursdays.



Hog Wild Sports Bar, 1020 East 9th St., has Ricky’s Karaoke at 7 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-276-6313.



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



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.



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.