Category: events

Nacogdoches Azalea Trail set for March 1-31

Nacogdoches Azalea Trail set for March 1-31 NACOGDOCHES – The sixteenth annual Nacogdoches Azalea Trail will usher in springtime in East Texas March 1-31, 2014 with a mixed bouquet of mainstay favorites. As always, the centerpiece of the Azalea Trail will be the 25 miles of self-guided driving routes that meander through the city and […]

“Music to Lunch By” Coming Up This May

“Music to Lunch By” Coming Up This May Nacogdoches – The City of Nacogdoches Main Street Program is gearing up for its annual Music to Lunch by Series. Music to Lunch By is a free event that takes place every Friday in May, from noon to 1 p.m., on the square in beautiful historic downtown […]

Historic Downtown Walking Tours Set for May

Historic Downtown Walking Tours Set for May Nacogdoches, Texas– Did you know that Texas’ first millionaire is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery? Discover the facts, see the sites and hear the secrets of the red brick streets on a historic downtown walking tour. Walking tours will be offered at 10:30 a.m. each Saturday in May […]

Christmas Kick Off In Palestine

Christmas Kick Off In Palestine PALESTINE — Christmas celebrations will get underway in Palestine this Saturday. The city will kick off Christmas with Breakfast with Santa and the annual Christmas Parade of Lights. Children of all ages are invited to attend the City of Palestine’s Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Palestine Civic […]

Marty Stuart Is Coming to Crockett

Crockett, Texas—Country-music icon and Grammy winner Marty Stuart will take the stage at the Crockett Civic center on Saturday, March 7th at 7:30PM. Marty and his band the Fabulous Superlatives are on tour and making a stop in Crockett. This show is presented by the Piney Woods Fine Arts Association as part of its Signature […]

Driving Miss Daisy LIVE at the Henderson Civic Theatre

Driving Miss Daisy LIVE at the Henderson Civic Theatre HENDERSON- Henderson Civic Theatre will present “Driving Miss Daisy” this February. Rehearsals are underway and the show will open February 8.  Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy affectionately covers the twenty-five year relationship between an elderly wealthy, strong-willed Southern matron and her […]

“Puttin’ on the Ritz!” with Houston County Talent

“Puttin’ on the Ritz!” with Houston County Talent Crockett — Piney Woods Fine Arts Association is presenting The Houston County Youth Talent Showcase sponsored by Coca-Cola of Crockett, May 18th at the Crockett Civic Center.  This annual showcase event of some of the best and brightest talent from all over Houston County is in rehearsals […]

March 8th Concert to Honor Hank Williams, Sr.

March 8th Concert to Honor Hank Williams, Sr. NACOGDOCHES- The life and music of Country’s first superstar comes to life with Jake Penrod in Hank Williams Remembered at 3pm on Saturday, March 8th in the Nacogdoches County Civic Center. A stark traditionalist, Jake Penrod is as close to Country as Country gets. If you’ve ever […]

Riders On the Orphan Train

Riders On the Orphan Train NACOGDOCHES- The Riders on the Orphan Train program will arrive at the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot on Tuesday, March 25th. Novelist and Humanities Scholar, Alison Moore, and singer/songwriter, Phil Lancaster, will bring the story of the orphan train riders to life. This program is a 1½ hour multi-media program that incorporates […]

Texas Theatre Getting Into the Holiday Spirit for Christmas Performance and Historic Home Tour

Texas Theatre Getting Into the Holiday Spirit for Christmas Performance and Historic Home Tour PALESTINE- This holiday season, Palestine Community Theatre (PCT) is stuffing your stocking with entertainment! PCT will bring “A Christmas Carol,” adapted for the stage by Palestine native Gerry Don Goodwin, to the Historic Texas Theatre for a one-weekend-only performance December 7, […]

Texas Music Barn 1oK/Half Marathon Trail Run

Texas Music Barn 1oK/Half Marathon Trail Run ATLANTA- There will be a 10K/Half Marathon trail run in Atlanta, Texas on March 22,  2014, to support the Texas Music Barn. Mail in your registration or register online at http://signmeup.com/98422.  Share on Facebook Tweet on twitter Share on google+ Pin to pinterest

Baseball Month Continues at Liberty Hall!

Baseball Month Continues at Liberty Hall! TYLER- Tonight,  at 7:00 p.m. Bull Durham will be on the big screen at Liberty Hall. Bull Durham is a 1988 Sports/Romance comedy starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. It’s the Carolina Leagues and the last-place Durham Bulls are working out a rookie pitcher Ebby LaLoosh (Robbins). LaLoosh has a […]

Christmas In July

Christmas In July  Palestine, Texas – Get into the holiday spirit as Palestine celebrates the 2nd annual Christmas in July event.  The Christmas in July celebration will be twelve days of food, holiday shopping and fun. During the twelve days, a variety of activities and family entertainment will be available including, Shrek the Musical at […]

Robert Earl Keen Is Rolling Into Crockett!

Robert Earl Keen Is Rolling Into Crockett! Crockett—“The road goes on forever…the party never ends!”  The party is about to get started on Friday, August 30 as Robert Earl Keen brings his act to Crockett. Piney Woods Fine Arts is presenting this special-event concert as part of its upcoming 2013-2014 Season.  With a career spanning […]

7th Annual Party In the Pines

7th Annual Party In the Pines LONGVIEW- East Texas provides a unique opportunity for great riding.  This Memorial Day, get out on the open road and head to Longview for the 7th Annual Party In the Pines rally. This is an open three-day motorcycle rally promoting community patriotism and raising money for veterans and kids. […]

Downtown Bustling with Activities Saturday Evening

Downtown Bustling with Activities Saturday Evening Nacogdoches – The Nacogdoches Main Street program is excited to announce a fun filled weekend in historic downtown Nacogdoches in conjunction with the inaugural Nacogdoches Texas Film Festival. “Make plans to come enjoy the red brick streets on Saturday evening, there will truly be something for everyone,” said Main […]

Let the Good Times Roll In East Texas

Mardi Gras Celebrations from Jefferson to Galveston East Texas— From the upper northeast side of the state to the shores of Galveston Island, you can let the good times roll in East Texas!   Jefferson You can Mardi Gras Up River in Jefferson, Feb. 6- 8. The Doo Dah Parade will kick off at 7p.m. […]

Piney Woods Fine Arts Presents “The Wizard of Oz”

Piney Woods Fine Arts Presents “The Wizard of Oz” CROCKETT— Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends in the favorite musical journey of all time.  As part of its School-Time Series, PWFAA is presenting the American Family Theater production of The Wizard of Oz, a live-on-stage, sparkling production that features a terrific […]