Best Bets for Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022

This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.

Events

Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts Temple's Drawdown and Casino Night at 6 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $100 for two, with a chance to win $5,000. There will be a dinner prepared by Pop's Place, beverages, and casino tables. Tickets are limited. Info: facebook.com/crosstiestexarkana.

The Sportsplex by Healthcare Express, 5610 Richmond Rd., Texarkana, Texas, hosts XLR8 Family Day from noon to 2 p.m. Friday. The day is free for members and $10 for non-members. Info: 903-838-4697 or [email protected].

Mattie Lanier Richey Center, 101 Sportsplex Dr., Atlanta, Texas, has Back To School Bingo from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $30 or four for $100, including eight rounds of Bingo, ink stamp, and dinner. Raffles, food, prizes, and more. Proceeds benefit FlipNCheer Legacy & T3 Elite. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Info: 903-796-3296.

Silvermoon on Broad, 217 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas, has "The Drowsy Chaperone" from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Parental guidance is suggested. Info: silvermoonkinds.com.

Hope Watermelon Festival, Hope, Arkansas, is presented from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, and 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. or concert end on Saturday, Aug. 13. Vendor applications are open until June 30. Events include a 5K race, Watermelon Olympics, the Watermelon Idol talent contest, talent show, Kidz Zone, and more. Info: hopewatermelonfest.com.

The Women's Basketball League for ages 40-60 is accepting applications for players, coaches and referees at the Southwest Center, 3222 West 7th St., Texarkana, Texas. Register by Friday, Aug. 12. $25 participation fee. Info: 903-559-7560 or [email protected].

Joel Wright Art Gallery, 125 College Drive, Texarkana, Texas, hosts a Summer Full Moon Drum Circle from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. Bring a drum or observe, learn to play. Extra drums possibly available but not guaranteed.

Myrtle Springs Baptist Church, 555 CR 2111, Hooks, Texas, hosts a David Briggs Memorial Car Show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Free lunch provided, with a variety of categories for cars and trucks. Proceeds go to raise money for needy families in Hooks. Info: 903-701-0271 or [email protected].

The 51st Annual New Boston Pioneer Days Festival is Wednesday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Aug. 20, at T&P Trail Head Park, No. Trail Head Park Plaza, New Boston, Texas. Food, arts and crafts, and vendors. Info: facebook.com/NewBostonPioneerDaysFestival.

Team Shelby Southern Plains Region Four State Stampede is Friday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 21, at Texarkana Convention Center, 4610 Cowhorn Creek Rd., Texarkana, Texas. Registration is at motosho.com. Info: allevents.in.

Haunted Texarkana Ghost Walk is held beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, Saturday, Aug. 20, Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27, all meeting at Kress Gap, 116 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas. Tickets available at Eventbrite for $15 each, with a discount for groups of 10 and up. Info: facebook.com/hauntedtexarkana.

Hamiltons Farm Takeover Carnival, an Autism Awareness Extravaganza is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Hamiltons Farm, 2801 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas. Nerf wars, laser tag, mobile video games, vendors, food trucks, rides, and more. Admission is $10 for kids and free for adults. Info is available on the Hamiltons Farm Facebook.

Richmond Road Baptist Church, 5805 Richmond Rd., Texarkana, Texas, has Outdoor Movie Night with "The Secret Life of Pets 2" at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. The parking lot opens half an hour before the movie, bring blankets and chairs or truck beds. Info: richmondroadbaptist.org.

ColorHype TXK hosts Paint and Sip from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at 67 Landing, 8400 West 7th St., Texarkana, Texas. All supplies included for Paint and Sip events. ALSO: An Acrylic Pour event is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Redbone Magic Brewing, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Tickets for Acrylic Pour are $40 and include two 8x10 canvases and first beverage. Info: facebook.com/colorhypetxk.

Hopkins Icehouse, 301 E. 3rd St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts its first annual Hot Dog Eating Contest benefiting Harvest Regional Food Bank from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Music by Seige begins at 5 p.m., contest begins at 6:30 p.m. $5 door cover, $20 individual entry, and $50 entry for a team of four. Info: [email protected].

Jordan World Circus is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at Four States Fairground, 3700 E. 50th St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Info: fourstatesfair.com.

The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Moonlight Madness Sale from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, in downtown Atlanta, Texas. Businesses are open late and there will be live music and vendors available. Info: eventbrite.com.

Friends For A Cause presents a kickball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Karrh Park, 2102 S. Ann St., Texarkana, Texas. Cost is $100 a team, with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and the first game at 9:30 a.m. Vendors and food trucks will be present. Pre-register with Suki O'Neal at 903-278-8867 or [email protected].

Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a car and bike show on Saturday, Sept. 17. Registration is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., with judging at 11:30 a.m. and awards at 1 p.m. $20 per entry. Proceeds go to Texarkana Out of the Darkness Suicide Walk. Info: 903-348-6229.

Music

Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Trophy Husband Friday, Trey Johnson on Saturday, and Allan McEneaney on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.

1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., has Josh Lawrence Trio performing at 8 p.m. Friday and Phed performing at 5 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-824-7674.

67 Landing, 8400 West 7th St., Texarkana, Texas, has Lane Bricker on the patio from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, and Shelton Band from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Info: facebook.com/Hwy67Landing.

The Hideout, 311 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Heather Linn & The Deacons at 9 p.m. Saturday with $10 admission. Must be 21 and have valid ID. Info: 870-330-4165 and facebook.com/thehideouttxk.

MJ's Bar & Pizzeria, 14553 FM 3129, Queen City, Texas, has Runaway Orphan at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Info: 903-796-3445.

Music City Texas Theater, 108 Legion St., Linden, Texas, has Hickory Hill at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. For tickets and info: 903-756-9934 or musiccitytexas.org.

Historic Washington State Park, Old Washington, Arkansas, presents the annual summer concert series Music In The Park, with Clarke Buehling, banjoist, on Saturday, Aug. 20. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m., with the gift shop open for refreshments. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. Info: 870-983-2684 or historicwashingtonstatepark.com.

Museums & History

Ace of Clubs House, 420 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts Yoga On The Lawn, a class of the fundamentals of Yoga, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. Info: 903-793-4831, [email protected], or texarkanamuseums.org/events.

Sci-Port Discovery Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, Louisiana, has "GamePort: An Interactive Gaming Playground" through Oct. 2. The exhibit features interactive stations featuring various video games to teach critical thinking skills, learn classic science principles, and promote a variety of science driven career options in the video game industry. Info: sci-port.org.

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science operates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, and is closed Tuesday. Member-only access available from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase timed-entry tickets on sale in advance at perotmuseum.org. The Perot Museum is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas, Texas. Visit perotmuseum.org or call 214-428-5555.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, Texas, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Current public healthy and safety guidelines will be upheld. All museum systems are open except The Omni Theater. Info: fwmuseum.org or 817-255-9300.

Arts & Ends

The Gallery, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, presents an exhibit by 903 Artisans, a group of artists from around the Cass County, Texas area. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.

TRAHC current gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free, with tours available by appointment. Info: trahc.org.

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