Category: events

HGTV’s Property Brothers Coming to Nacogdoches

Nacogdoches, Texas – Drew and Jonathan Scott of HGTV’s Property Brothers as well as sibling JD Scott of Great American Country TV’s All-American Amusement Parks will be making a special appearance in Nacogdoches this December. On Saturday, December 6th Drew, Jonathan and JD Scott will give a presentation on their lives titled, “Scott Brothers: Up […]

A Taste of New Orleans Spices Up Downtown for the 3rd Year

Palestine, Texas- The sound of jazz and the tastes of New Orleans return to the Main Street District on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. during A Taste of New Orleans. A Taste of New Orleans is an annual celebration of Louisiana-style cuisine, hosted by downtown businesses in their historic buildings, […]

Palestine Main Street Wine Swirl Around the Corner

Palestine, Texas- Downtown merchants are ready to welcome ten wineries and delicious specialty foods on December 13, 2014 from 4 – 7 p.m. for the Main Street Wine Swirl. Main Street announced on Tuesday the list of participating wineries and it is a full roster of wines. “We have wineries from as far away as Abilene […]

East Texas native, Neal McCoy Returns for Christmas Show

East Texas native, Neal McCoy Returns for Christmas Show Crockett— Back by popular demand, East Texas’ native son, Neal McCoy will be returning to the Crockett Civic Center with his very popular holiday show, Saturday December 14, 7:30 PM.  Neal will be performing his greatest hits and your favorite traditional Christmas songs, too!! For more information or tickets […]

Heritage Syrup Festival

Heritage Syrup Festival Henderson- Many years ago, just as the  East Texas Pineywoods would begin to shout with fall color families would gather at local syrup mills for a time of fellowship and trading, but most importantly, Ribbon Cane Syrup. A sweet East Texas tradition will continue this year at the Annual Heritage Syrup Festival the […]

Freedom Fest to Host 4th Annual Washer Tourney

Freedom Fest to Host 4th Annual Washer Tourney NACOGDOCHES — Sharpen those washer-pitching skills for the 3rd annual “Star Spangled Pitch Off” washer tourney sponsored by Heritage Land Bank.  Contestants have the opportunity to compete in this pitching event Thursday, July 4th at Freedom Fest in downtown Nacogdoches.  Cash prizes will be awarded to the […]

Calling Collectors!

Calling Collectors! Hunstville – The Huntsville Antiques Show is held each September in historic Huntsville, Texas. September 15 and 16, thousands of shoppers will flock to historic Huntsville to seek out treasures and collectibles. Last year, over 2200 shoppers flocked to Huntsville for this event! You never know what you might find. The 9th show will […]

Outdoor Fools Day Offers Food, Fun and Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Fools Day Offers Food, Fun and Outdoor Activities ATHENS—Life’s better outside, especially during springtime in Texas. And nowhere will it be better on April 7 than at Outdoor Fools Day at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC). The annual event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and all activities are free with […]

America’s 200,000 Orphans History To Be Retold In Marhsall

America’s 200,000 Orphans History To Be Retold In Marhsall MARSHALL- History has numerous little-known stories; and one such tale will be center stage in Marshall, Texas June 26, giving old and young the chance to explore a bit of history they may have never known otherwise. Novelist and humanities scholar Allison Moore, and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster […]

National Day of the Cowboy at the Jefferson Railway

Photo By Jessica Grote Romrell National Day of the Cowboy at the Jefferson Railway- The Historic Jefferson Railway will recognize the pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, who helped establish America’s frontiers on July 23. This Saturday marks the 7th Annual National Day of the Cowboy. The mission of the National Day of the […]

It’s a Wonderful Life at Liberty Hall

It’s a Wonderful Life at Liberty Hall TYLER- This Thursday, December 20, you can catch the 1946 Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Liberty Hall in Tyler. Originally made for Liberty Films, is one of the most popular and heartwarming films ever made by director Frank Capra. Frank Capra regarded this film as his […]

Bigfoot Meets NatureFest

Bigfoot Meets NatureFest  MINEOLA- Got Bigfoot? The Mineola Nature Preserve’s Bigfoot Meets NatureFest will host the big guy on Friday, October 11th with the (adult only) Bigfoot Bash. Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 6:30. The Bash will feature a 7 ft Bigfoot sculpture of cupcakes by Food Network’s Cupcake Wars winner “The Luscious Crumb.” […]

Nacogdoches to Ring in Holidays with “Christmas in the Plaza”

Nacogdoches to Ring in Holidays with “Christmas in the Plaza” NACOGDOCHES –The “Christmas in the Plaza” event will take place November 30th and December 1st this year and will feature a Christmas movie on the brick streets, pictures with Santa, festival food and a Santa’s workshop, where your little elves can tinker away making free […]

Cruise Night Hitting the Red Brick Streets this Weekend

Cruise Night Hitting the Red Brick Streets this Weekend Photo by Jessica Sharp NACOGDOCHES – The East Texas Classic Car Club will be hosting a first friday cruise night on the red brick streets of historic downtown Nacogdoches on Friday, June 1st, 2012. The cruise will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the […]

Mel Tillis to Perform In Lufkin

Mel Tillis to Perform In Lufkin LUFKIN- Landmark Productions and Lehmann Eye Center present Country Music Hall of Fame Member, Mel Tillis, in concert at 7p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013, in the Lufkin Middle School Auditorium. Tillis has been honored as  the Country Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year” and “Comedian of the Year” and […]

“Weird Al” Is Coming To East Texas

“Weird Al” Is Coming To East Texas “Weird Al” Yankovic will be in East Texas this weekend! September 25, 2011, at 3:00pm “Weird Al” will perform at the S.E. Belcher, Jr. Performing Arts Center in Longview. The professional parodist has made a career out of making fun of pop music’s sacred cows and is currently on […]

Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street TYLER- Tyler Junior College (TJC) is proud to present Sweeney Todd February 26 – March 1, at Wise Auditorium.  Sweeney Todd is a musical thriller directed by TJC faculty member Rebecca Faulds. Winning the 1979 Tony Award for Best Musical, Stephen Sondheim’s “thrilling and brilliant, exquisite and beautiful” […]

An Evening with Mark Twain

An Evening with Mark Twain LINDALE- Saturday, February 15 at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 16, at 2:00pm, Lindale Community Theatre will present “An Evening with Mark Twain” by Kurt H. Sutton gives modern day audiences the opportunity to look at the man and the myth, by having Mark Twain and Samuel L. Clemens on stage at the same time. The show is the […]