This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has a two day St. Patrick's Party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Irish music, full bar, festive food and more. Tickets available on eventbrite.com. Info: 903-824-7674 or restaurantji.com/ar/texarkana/1923-banana-club-/.
Miller County Red Dirt Master Gardeners will hold their annual Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Ag Learning Center (next to Old McDonald's Barnyard) at the Four States Fairgrounds. A wide variety of plants and seedlings will be offered -- herbs, flowers, vegetables, houseplants, shrubs, and planting pots, etc., and a raffle will be held for a Gorilla garden cart and other items.
Club Level, 2502 E. 9th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a comedy show "Laugh Til You Drop" featuring Da Reel Corey Franks, Ms. Exclusive, Marcus Creekwater and Eugene Belcourt, at 10 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Info: eventbrite.com.
St. Patrick's Day Mommy & Me event, hosted by Harbor House Prevention Programs, is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday in the Arts and Crafts Building at Four States Fairgrounds, 4700 E. 50th St., Texarkana, Arkansas. This event is free and for parents and guardians to gain resources while kids have snacks, crafts, color stations and more. Info: [email protected].
ColorHype TXK hosts Paint and Sip events, including "Texas Spring" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Redbone Magic Brewing, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Tickets $58. After registration, email [email protected] with a clear photo of a single pet by March 1. Info: facebook.com/colorhypetxk.
A Bingo night benefitting For The Sake Of One is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at The Canvas Special Events Center, 2101 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Tickets are $25. Underground Pizza is available for purchase and Bubble Bar Etx will be available with a cash bar. Tickets are available at forthesakeofone.networkforgood.com.
Fay J Winery, 2325 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas, hosts Wax & Wine at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22. Create two custom candles while enjoying a wine tasting from the winery. Cost is $60 per person plus service fees, which includes materials, wine tasting, and light refreshments. Event is for ages 21 and up. Info: eventbrite.com.
The 2024 Texarkana Home & Garden Show, presented by Texarkana Home Builders Association, is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Admission is free. Info: txkhomeshow.com.
The first annual TRAHC Gala is 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council, 312 West 4th St., Texarkana, Texas. The gala will honor local artists and creatives at a party featuring dancing, drinks, and live music with the Dallas String Quartet and Q the Band. Tickets are $75 for singles and $125 for couples. Info: trahc.org.
Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas, hosts TRAHC's Theater for Young Audiences performance of "Janet's Planet" at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. Tickets $10, with group reservations available at 903-792-8681 or [email protected]. UPCOMING: TRAHC's Theater for Young Audiences performs "1, 2, 3, Andrés!", a musical performance by Latin Grammy winning duo Andres & Christina, featuring instruments and music styles from Central and South America. Performances are at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, and are suitable for ages pre-K to 3rd grade. Tickets are $10, with group reservations available with [email protected] or 903-792-8681. Info: 903-792-4992 or perottheatre.org.
Texarkana College, 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, hosts a Women's History Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Truman Arnold Student Center Great Room. The speaker will be Ocielia Gibson Sprowl. Lunch is provided with reservations. RSVP required. Info: [email protected].
The 79th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo runs Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 14, at the Four States Fairgrounds. Events include the 4 States Rodeo. Info: fourstatesfair.com.
Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts the Opportunities, Inc. Angel Guild's 3rd Annual Sunday Funday at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Barbeque, beer, a baggo competition, and music. Tickets are $100. Info: oppinc.org/event/sunday-funday/.
Downtown Live is on the second Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Texarkana. Enjoy local artists, food, and entertainment for all ages from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 12. Come experience live art from a plethora of mediums.
TexRep has its annual party at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Silvermoon on Broad, 217 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas. There will be hors d'oeuvres, wine, drinks, and the reveal of the 33rd season. The event is free and open to the public. Info: 903-831-7827 or texrep.org.
The 2024 Fouke Monster Festival is Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at the Fouke Middle School, 403 Panther Dr., Fouke, Arkansas. Bigfoot presentations, tours, vendors, and more. Info: eventbrite.com.
Solarbration
The 2024 solar eclipse is Monday, April 8. The partial eclipse begins at 12:28 p.m., with totality at 1:46 p.m.
Texarkana College, 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, hosts "Eclipse of a Lifetime" by TC STEM Professor Delbert Dowdy at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in the Math Building Rooms 15A and 15B. Discussion of historical eclipses, rarities, safe viewing, and more. Info: 903-823-3259.
Silvermoon on Broad, 217 W. Broad St., Texarkana, Texas, presents "Little Shop Of Horrors" from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7. Tickets go on sale March 21. Info: silvermoonkids.com.
Hope, Arkansas, has a Solar Eclipse weekend, including Solar Shopping Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6, Solar Sounds Downtown from 4:30 p.m. on April 6, Solar Sunday on the Big Stage with a free concert beginning at 6 p.m. April 7, and Tailgate in Totality at Hope Municipal Airport beginning at 8 a.m. on April 8. Info: 870-777-3640, 870-777-7500, or tourism.hopeusa.com/eclipse-2024.
Texarkana Symphony Orchestra presents "Dark Side of the Moon: A Pink Floyd Tribute" at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Perot Theater, 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at etix.com.
A Sunset Solarbration is at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at 400 East Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Performers include The Stand Alones at 5 p.m., Patrice Pike Band at 6:30 p.m., and Sunset Sinners at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at outhousetickets.com.
Emerald City Band performs live at 11 a.m. Monday, April 8, on Stateline Avenue, before the eclipse.
A Solar Eclipse Rooftop Watch Party is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 8, at 2101 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas. Witness the eclipse while enjoying drinks and snacks with fellow enthusiasts. Info: eventbrite.com.
Jefferson's community theatre group is sponsoring a gathering at Lions Park, Jefferson, Texas, with set-up beginning around noon on Monday, April 8, and the event lasting through totality. Food trucks are welcome after clearing with the city. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Texarkana Public Library, 600 W. 3rd St., Texarkana, Texas, has a Mini Art Show, with the theme of Space and/or the eclipse. Mini canvases can be picked up while supplies last at the library, and should be returned by March 22. Art will be displayed starting March 25 and throughout April. Info: facebook/com/TXKPubLib.
Music
Fat Jack's, 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Paul Holder & The Hot Snakes on Friday; Vernon Hensley on Saturday; and Alex & Liv on Thursday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
La Fogata, 3401 Genoa Rd., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Richard Cook performing Elvis at 7 p.m. Friday, and Mobetta Band at 7 p.m. Saturday. Info: facebook.com/lafogatatxk.
Elks Lodge 399, 4701 Garland Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Mark Owens' Del Rio Band performing 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Admission $10.
Museums & History
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
TRAHC, 321 W. 4th St., Texarkana, Texas, has current gallery hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free, with tours available by appointment. Info: trahc.org.
The Gallery at 1894, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts "The History of Art in Texarkana Part 1" exhibit opening from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Featured artists are Baron Stanhope, Walter McDonald, Katherine Blanchett and Luphelia Middlebrooks.
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