2023 Arts & Historic District Events Calendar
September
1
Design Downtown Regional Art Contest
Hosted by the City of Texarkana, Texas
Design Downtown Regional Art Contest to be held this fall in downtown Texarkana. Residents of Miller, Bowie, and Cass counties will be able to submit renderings of a downtown Texarkana building, public space, or stretch of property in the Arts & Historic District from September 1st through November 3rd. The winner will receive local recognition, and have their submissions displayed in various locations downtown, and prints will be made for the Sesquicentennial Time Capsule, which will be buried on December 8th of this year.
For more information visit: https://rb.gy/2mexf
September
5
Fall Theatre Classes
Hosted by the Silvermoon Children's Theatre
STARters - ages 4-7 - 10 session class that meets once a week for 45 minutes on Tuesdays 4:00 - 4:45.
Class size is limited to 10. Cost is $150.
MiniShow Drama Class - ages 8-12 - 10 session class that meets once a week for 60 minutes. Tues 4:00 - 5:00
Class size is limited to 20. Cost is $150 and includes comp tickets to see the showcase.
DIRECTING CLASS - this class is open to anyone who has previously performed in an SCT MainStage show. Ages 13-18.
For more information visit: https://rb.gy/pvu6d
September
8
Food Truck Fridays
500 N State Line Ave
Your favorite Fridays are BACK! Enjoy your pick of a great lunch or dinner in downtown Texarkana from local food trucks.
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This year, Food Truck Fridays will have three lunch days and three date nights for the entire community to enjoy, with multiple food trucks at each event. We invite you to come out and enjoy local cuisine and maybe even find a tasty new favorite!
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
September
8
Everything is Fine Once You Let it All Go - Exhibit Opening
Hosted by the Gallery at 1894
This exhibit of digital artwork by Anna Zusman is fantastic. Don't miss your chance to see the work and meet the artist.
The Gallery at 1894
105 Olive Street
Texarkana, Arkansas United States
September
8
Downtown Live
Hosted by Main Street Texarkana
6-9pm on the second Friday of every month. Our downtown galleries, Joseph Raymond Fine Art and The Gallery at 1894, along with several downtown boutiques and retail businesses, stay open later to meet you! Come and enjoy artists producing unique art live, meet the artists behind the masterpieces hanging in the galleries, enjoy live music and entertainment, do some shopping and stop at one of our downtown restaurants for dinner before or after. This event is family friendly and free to the public.
September
9
The Muses Project Opera Cabaret: Broken Standards
Presented by Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council
“Broken Standards” is presented by The Muses Classical Troupe lead by internationally touring and resident professional vocalists, dancers, and instrumentalists, sharing arrangements of Early Opera, Art Song, Oratorio, and Sacred selections by Handel, Purcell, and Bach alongside American Big Band and Jazz Standards by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Kurt Weill. Music from these distinct time periods represents the origin of Opera and the cradle of Jazz, reflecting a belief in vocal music as a potent tool to evoke emotion from its listeners, and transport singer and audience alike to a higher level of awareness, transcendence, and absorption in the experience.
Sponsored by Patterson - Troike Foundation
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September
10
Eli Young Band
hosted by the Perot Theatre
ELI YOUNG BAND has always been unique in modern Country music – a true band of brothers who play their own instruments, write their own songs and cling fast to their Texas roots. With LOVE TALKING out now via The Valory Music Co., they embrace what makes them different once and for all.
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For tickets click here.
September
22
Food Truck Fridays
500 N State Line Ave
Your favorite Fridays are BACK! Enjoy your pick of a great lunch or dinner in downtown Texarkana from local food trucks.
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This year, Food Truck Fridays will have three lunch days and three date nights for the entire community to enjoy, with multiple food trucks at each event. We invite you to come out and enjoy local cuisine and maybe even find a tasty new favorite!
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This class consists of learning layout and design as well as working metal into shapes and forms with emphasis on metalsmithing mixed with modern techniques. Each student will complete a project. Students must be 18 years or older to attend. Tickets are not transferrable. No refunds.
October
6
Food Truck Fridays
500 N State Line Ave
Your favorite Fridays are BACK! Enjoy your pick of a great lunch or dinner in downtown Texarkana from local food trucks.
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This year, Food Truck Fridays will have three lunch days and three date nights for the entire community to enjoy, with multiple food trucks at each event. We invite you to come out and enjoy local cuisine and maybe even find a tasty new favorite!
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mary Scott Smith, pianist, is in frequent demand as both a soloist and accompanist and is recognized for her leadership in the music community. Since her debut at age sixteen with the Spartanburg Symphony she has performed across the United States.
October
13
Downtown Live
hosted by Main Street Texarkana
6-9pm on the second Friday of every month. Our downtown galleries, Joseph Raymond Fine Art and The Gallery at 1894, along with several downtown boutiques and retail businesses, stay open later to meet you! Come and enjoy artists producing unique art live, meet the artists behind the masterpieces hanging in the galleries, enjoy live music and entertainment, do some shopping and stop at one of our downtown restaurants for dinner before or after. This event is family friendly and free to the public.
October
14
Octoberfest
hosted by Main Street Texarkana
The inaugural Oktoberfest on the Line, is an event you won’t want to miss! The event will host exclusive biergarten with premium tasting flights, gourmet hot dogs, sauerkrauts, and mustard. There will be a space for children with bouncy houses, face painting, and other kids’ activities.
Local vendors and more!
Kids 12 & under are FREE!
October
14
Rosehill Cemetery Tour
hosted by Texarkana Museum System
Join the Texarkana Museums System for the latest Twilight Tour of Rose Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 14th beginning at 6:30 p.m. Living History performers will bring Texarkana History to life. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are on sale now at TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events or call 903-793-4831 for more information.
October
19-22
Museum Vintage & Collectible Sale
hosted by Texarkana Museum System
Join the Texarkana Museums System as they host the sale of vintage collectible items. A previewing of items will be held on October 18th. For more information, please call (903) 793-4831.
October
20
Food Truck Fridays
500 N State Line Ave
Your favorite Fridays are BACK! Enjoy your pick of a great lunch or dinner in downtown Texarkana from local food trucks.
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This year, Food Truck Fridays will have three lunch days and three date nights for the entire community to enjoy, with multiple food trucks at each event. We invite you to come out and enjoy local cuisine and maybe even find a tasty new favorite!
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
October
21
We Are Messengers
hosted by the Perot Theatre
This October, you can enjoy spectacular worship with We Are Messengers and special guests Cochren & Co. and Ben Fuller. To purchase tickets, visit perottheatre.org
$32 General Admission
$42 Early Entry
$62 VIP
October
26-29
Seussical
Hosted by the Silvermoon Children's Theatre
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Seussical is fun for the whole family!
For more information visit: silvermoonkids.com
October
27
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Hosted by the Perot Theatre