(Deadline is 10 a.m. Tuesday. Entries should be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected])
Events
Luke Day Fundraising Event, sponsoring Texarkana Animal League, is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 5487 Summerhill Rd., Texarkana, Texas. $12 ticket gets a plate with burger, chips, and drink, and family fun including snow cones, bouncy house, and more.
Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a third annual "Denim and Diamonds Daddy Daughter Dance" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. UPCOMING: The Texarkana Home Builders Association's Cornhole Tournament is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Two brackets are available for "pro" players and "just for fun" players. Cost is $125 per two person teams. Registration is at texarkanahomebuilders.com/cornhole or 903-748-9766. Info: eventbrite.com or crosstiestexarkana.com.
Haunted Texarkana Ghost Walk is held beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, 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.
The 2022 National Junior Santa Gertrudis Show, "Deja Moo All Over Again" is Saturday through Saturday, June 25, at Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 E. 50th St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Info: santagertrudis.com.
The Fouke Monster Festival begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Fouke Community Center, 210 E. Redcut Rd., Fouke, Arkansas. Bigfoot presentations, tours, appearances by movie actors, and more. Info: eventbrite.com.
Texarkana Reptile Expo Show Me Reptile Show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Four States Fairgrounds. Admission is 9 a.m. for VIP tickets and 10 a.m. for general admission, with tickets available on eventbrite.com. Info: showmesnakes.com.
Miller Bowie Healthy Coalition holds a Community Health Fair & Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Texarkana Recreation Center, 1 Legion Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas. Free community resources, LifeShare Blood Drive, kid's bounce house, door prizes, food truck, and more.
The Friends of the Library Texarkana Public Library hosts a moving sale Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. A members-only sale is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, with a $5 provided bag sale. Memberships available at the door. Everything is half-price in June.
Whiskey River Country, 310 E. 49th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has "SlapFest USA" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24. Tickets available through prekindle.com. Info: whiskeyrivercountry.com.
Boy Scouts of America Caddo Area Council presents "Rumble In The Park" car and motorcycle show on Saturday, June 25, at Spring Lake Park. Registration is $25 open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., with awards given at 2 p.m. 50/50 pot, food, and more. Info: [email protected] or caddobsa.org.
Crazy Horse Saloon, 1211 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has "CDX Benefit, Fish Fry, Auction" from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25. All you can eat fish for $20 provided by Doc's, auction at 2 p.m.
The 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala by Teachers Support Teachers is 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Garrison Gardens, 370 MC 509, Texarkana, Arkansas. Tickets are $40. Info: eventbrite.com.
Octavia's Activity Center, 2315 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas, hosts "90's Exotic Nights" from 9 p.m. Friday, July 1 to 1 a.m. Live entertainment, shopping, spoken word, comedy, Paint and Sip, and dancing with DJ Hollygrove. Tickets available at eventbrite.com.
A Brunch Popup Shop hosted by Kalex & Mariah with catering by Deavyon Ross is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Popup admission is $10, general admission with one free drink and plate is $15, and VIP admission with unlimited drinks and one plate plus a door prize is $25. Info: eventbrite.com.
The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce, with City of Atlanta, presents SummerFest & Fireworks 2022 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at 606 S. Louise St., Atlanta, Texas. Free parking and admission, vendors, yard games, and live music. Info: eventbrite.com.
New Boston Freedom Fest is 6 p.m. Monday, July 4, at T&P Trail Head Park, No. 1 Trail Head Park Plaza, New Boston, Texas. Live music, Boy Scouts selling hamburgers, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs. Info: newbostontx.org.
Downtown Live is on the second Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Texarkana. Enjoy local entertainment for all ages. Come experience live art from a plethora of mediums on Friday, July 8.
Ross & Shoalmire along with Southern Caregivers to present Senior Summer Ball at the Mall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 8, at Central Mall, 2400 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, Texas. Vendors, activities, and Bingo games every hour. Admission is free.
The D.A.P.P.E.R. at Park Place, 2905 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts "Derby Days: Speed Dating" at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Info: 903-306-9273 or 903-949-2676.
Texarkana Texas Ruff Ryders present The Caribbean Connection from Friday, July 22, to Sunday, July 24, at Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas. Wave your flags, rep your island or a place you'd love to go to. Events include a car, truck and bike show, music, vendors, and food trucks. Special rates available at the Holiday Inn.
Holiday Inn Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas, has "One Night Only: An Evening Of Elegance" starring Calvin Richardson from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Online tickets available at eventbrite.com. Elite, VIP, Reserve and general admission tickets available. Info: 682-252-2149.
Children's Camps
St. James Day School, 5501 North State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas, has Techknow Camps 2022 for ages Kindergarten through 8th Grade with Ms. Kirkland and Mrs. Denise, with weekly sessions Monday through Friday, July 1. Morning and afternoon sessions available, at $75. Children enrolled in both sessions must bring their own lunch. Water and snacks provided. Info: 903-277-5881 or [email protected] and [email protected]. ALSO: A Spartan Summer Camp is offered for students ages 3 through completion of eighth grade, with weekly sessions beginning Monday through Friday, July 29. Cost is $150 a week, with half-days available. Cash and check accepted, or MySchoolWallet for St. James students. Info: eventbrite.com.
TRAHC, 312 West 4th Street, Texarkana, Texas, hosts ArtWall camps with professional muralist Jes Weiner, available from 10 a.m. to noon for ages first through fourth grade, and 1:30 p.m. through 4 p.m. for ages fifth grade through eighth grade, both Tuesday, June 21, through Thursday, June 23. Limited spots available. UPCOMING: ArtWall camps with professional artists Lauren Lollies and Darlene Taylor are available from 10 a.m. to noon for ages first grade through fourth grade, and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for ages fifth grade through eighth grade, from Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7. AND: Sculptarama with Kay Thomas is available from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22, for ages second grade through sixth grade. Limited spots available, cost is $55, with scholarships available. TRAHC shirts included with all camps, and scholarships available. Info: 903-792-8681 or [email protected].
The Silvermoon on Broad, 217 West Broad Street, Texarkana, Texas, has Children's Theatre Minishows Drama Camps for ages 7-16, with "The Claw: A New Children's Musical" sessions from Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1, and Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29; and "Under The Sea: A Pirate Adventure" from Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Cost is $225. Info: silvermoonkids.com/jrshowscamps.
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has an The Stand Alones today, Captain Joe Band on Saturday and Alex and Liv on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
The Hideout, 311 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has The Larouxs at 9 p.m. Saturday. $10 cover. Info: 870-330-4165 and facebook.com/thehideouttxk.
American Legion Post 248, 5070 FM 1398, Hooks, Texas, has Bigg Robb and his Show Band, and Margo Thunder at 8 p.m. Sunday. Doors open at 5 p.m. Info: 903-276-4871.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, has "Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Show" featuring special guest Chasing Rita from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. today. Info: perottheatre.org.
Museums & History
Ace of Clubs House, 420 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts "Dear Congregation: Dramatic Readings of J.W. Moore Letters" at 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free, registration is strongly suggested. Info: 903-793-4831, [email protected], or texarkanamuseums.org/events.
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. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Current public healthy and safety guidelines will be upheld. All museum systems are open except The Omni Theater. Info: fortworthmuseum.org.
Arts & Ends
The 1894 Gallery, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Ashley Autrey's "Searching for Center" exhibit and Feature artist Abigail Elliott's Photography exhibit currently showing. UPCOMING: "Celebrating The Gallery: Past, Present, and Future At The Historic 1894" a photographic exhibit showing the history of the gallery, opens with a reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 19. ALSO: Local art teachers wishing to participate in the Local Art Teacher Exhibit should contact the gallery and bring work by before 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Info: 870-330-5003 or 1894gallery.com.
TRAHC has the 29th Annual Student Juried Exhibit through June 15. UPCOMING: Jes Weiner speaking on Murals vs. Small Works and the business model and process of being a traveling artist and the work of creating murals for buildings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16. AND: Anthony Bruce speaking on Keeping The Art in an Art Teacher from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21. 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.