This week's best bets for arts, entertainment and more.
Events
The Silvermoon on Broad, 217 West Broad St., Texarkana, Texas, presents "Holes" with performances at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25. Info: silvermoonkids.com.
The Friends of the Library Texarkana Public Library Book Sale is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 at 2024 Stateline Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas. Children's books are 75% off.
Hempstead Hall, 2500 South Main, Hope, Arkansas, along with the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council, presents Fairytales On Ice featuring "Peter Pan & Wendy's Adventures" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Tickets are available at hempsteadhall.thundertix.com from $15 to $45. Info: hempsteadhall.com.
Twin City Black History Association presents a Black History Parade at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. The theme is "Unity in the Community." Parade route starts at Broad Street near Hazel, Texarkana, Arkansas. Info: 501-425-0899, 903-826-3597, or [email protected].
Moto Xtreme Circus is performing at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 E. 50th St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Info: motoxtremecircus.com.
Texas A&M Forest Service, Keep Texarkana Beautiful, Bowie and Miller County Master Gardeners, and Arkansas Partnership for the Pathway host the 10th Annual Arbor Day tree giveaway at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Spring Lake Park Splash Pad, 4303 N. Park Rd., Texarkana, Texas, and end at 10:30 a.m. or when the seedlings run out.
Kiwanis Club of Texarkana announces its 66th annual pancake day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Texarkana College, 2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, Texas, in the Truman Arnold center. Tickets are $7. Info: facebook.com/KiwanisTXK.
VFW Post 4562, 4700 E. 9th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts the Texarkana Line Dancers presenting a Four State Line Dance Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Registration is 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at a $15 fee per dancer. Info: eventbrite.com.
Hope for Texarkana hosts an Easter/spring basket silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at The Vault Premier Flea Market, 600 Redwater Rd., Texarkana, Texas. Two dozen baskets with gift cards, movie passes, oil changes, car wash and more. Proceeds purchase resources for Blessing Boxes located throughout the greater Texarkana area. Info: hope4txk.org.
Temple Memorial Pediatric Center brings "Dancing With Our Stars" to Northridge Country Club, 120 Bill Rogers Dr., Texarkana, Texas, on Saturday, March 2. Tickets are $125 per person and include buffet dinner, dessert, drinks and silent auction, followed by the dancers performance and presentation of trophies. Cocktail attire and valet parking available. Doors open at 6 p.m. Info: templememorialpediatric.com.
Teachers Supporting Teachers 5th annual fundraising gala is 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Dr., Texarkana, Arkansas. The Golden Lady caters and live music with The Jive Band. Event is formal/black-tie. Info: eventbrite.com.
ColorHype TXK hosts Paint and Sip events, including "Paint Your Pet" from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 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.
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, March 8. Come experience live art from a plethora of mediums.
Harvest Regional Food Bank, 3120 E. 19th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts its 18th annual Wine & Jazz Gala from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 8, at The Silvermoon on Broad, 217 West Broad St., Texarkana, Texas. Live music by Candace Taylor & Trio, silent auction, and featuring food and wine pairings by local chefs. Info: 870-774-1398.
Just A Squirrel presents Exotic Nights: Temptation Island Edition at 9 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Crossties, 324 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas. Live entertainment, shopping, adult games, comedy, and more. Tickets available on eventbrite.com.
Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 E. 50th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts the 6th annual Wagons For Veterans event from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Meals cooked the old fashioned way in cast iron pots over open fires, a Corvette, Jeep, bike and car show, live music, live auction, and more events. Info: fourstatesfair.com/events/2024/chuckwagons-for-veterans.
Hopkins Icehouse, 301 E. 3rd St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts a silent auction by Tough Kookie Foundation from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Art by Darlene Taylor and other artist(s). Info: toughkookie.org.
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, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. 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-/.
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.
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.
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]. Info: 903-792-4992 or perottheatre.org.
The 79th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo runs through Sunday at the Four States Fairgrounds. Events include the 4 States Rodeo. Info: fourstatesfair.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.
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.
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.
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 Magnolia Brown today and Mark Owens on Saturday. Info: 870-774-JACK.
Whiskey River Country, 310 E. 49th St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Case Hardin today. Info: facebook.com/WhiskeyRiverCountry.
Redbone Magic Brewing, 1304 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas, presents David Howe & Will Bullock today; and John Calvin Brewer Band on Saturday. Info: facebook.com/TEAZUR.
1923 Banana Club, 223 Front St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Stevie Ray & The Deacon at 8 p.m. today and Split Decision at 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: 903-824-7674 or restaurantji.com/ar/texarkana/1923-banana-club-/.
Hopkins Icehouse, 301 East 3rd St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Jase and Heather on Saturday. Info: facebook.com/hopkins.icehouse.
Elks Lodge 399, 4701 Garland Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Anthony Price and the Southern Front Band performing 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Admission $10.
The Wild Hare, 221 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Arkansas, has Wasted Talent at 9 p.m. Saturday. $10 cover at the door. Info: on Facebook at The-Wild-Hare.
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
The Gallery at 1894, 105 Olive St., Texarkana, Arkansas, hosts "The Story of Art in Texarkana Part 1" featuring artists chosen to represent Texarkana for The Story of Art in American season 3, through March 2.
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.
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