Hopkins Crawfish Boil
2015-04-25 17:00 - 23:55 (America/Chicago) | Hopkins Icehouse, 301 E 3rd St., Texarkana, TX, United States
6th Annual Crawfish Boil at Hopkins Icehouse.

1st Choice Pregnancy Center Walk for Life & 5k
2015-05-02 07:00 - 10:30 | Spring Lake Park, 4303 N Park Rd, Texarkana, TX, 75503, United States
This is our 16th annual Walk for Life and 2nd annual 5K. New this year are the 10K run and the 1 mile Fun Run for kids. Registration for the 5K and 10K starts at 7:00 a.m. and the races start at 7:30. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for male and female in each age category as well as for overall male and overall female. There will also be a category for moms or dads running with strollers. The entry fee is $25 before April 26th and $35 on or after that date. All runners receive a t-shirt.
Walk registration begins at 7:30, and there will be plenty of activities all morning. The 1 mile Fun Run starts at 8, and the walk starts at 9:30 after race winners have been announced. All walkers who raise $100 or more receive a t-shirt (runners who reach this fundraising level will also receive a prize). There will also be prizes for team themes, so have fun and get creative! This will be a fun morning with bounce houses, music, face painting, pancakes for purchase, and lots of other activities between events, so bring the family (including the dog)! Funds raised will go directly to services for men and women in our community facing unplanned pregnancies that will empower them to choose life.

Twice as Fine Wine Festival
2015-05-02 10:00 - 19:00 | Spring Lake Park, 4303 N Park Rd, Texarkana, TX, 75503, United States
Spend the day enjoying wine from many of Texas’s best wineries, as well as enjoy food, art
and other specialty vendors that will be present to make your day complete.
Be sure to click here and watch for updates and additions to this TWICE as FINE WINE FESTIVAL on Facebook!

Hats and Horses a Day at the Derby
2015-05-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Texarkana Country Club, Golf Shop, 1 Country Club Ln, Texarkana, AR, 71854, United States

27th Annual Doris K. James Golf Tournament benefitting Alzheimer's Alliance
2015-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Texarkana Country Club, Golf Shop, 1 Country Club Ln, Texarkana, AR, 71854, United States
27th Annual Doris K. James Golf Tournament benefitting Alzheimer’s Alliance

Texas Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony
2015-05-06 10:00 - 11:00
The 7th Annual Texas Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. It will be held at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center, located at 3941 Summerhill Road.
According to Texarknaa, Texas Police the special musical guest this year is the Dallas Police Department Choir.
Join area law enforcement agencies and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve.

25th Annual Big Bass Classic benefiting Opportunities Inc. Read More: 25th Annual Big Bass Classic benefiting Opportunities Inc.
2015-05-08 - 2015-05-09
To be eligible to win the boat package prize, visit any Bradford Marine location to pick up a SPECIAL ORANGE REGISTRATION FORM. Online registration is still available, but an orange Bradford entry form must be submitted prior to the tournament for eligibility to win the boat. You may submit the form to Opportunities or Baits-N-Blades, or bring it to the Big Bass Blast Friday, May 9th.

Bowie County Cowboy Church Rodeo
2015-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Bowie County Cowboy Church Dekalb, 8882 Highway 82, Dekalb, TX, 75559 , United States

Railfest 2015 Featuring Chase Rice
2015-05-16 | Front Street Texarkana, 400 E Front St, Texarkana, AR, 71854, United States
It’s time for one of the biggest festival and concert events of the year: Railfest! Railfest 2015 promises to be one of the most highly anticipated festivals in Texarkana with headliner Chase Rice taking to the stage in historic downtown Front Street Plaza!
DATE & TIME
Railfest 2015 is on Saturday, May 16. Festival gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Concert gates open at 6 p.m. and the main event kicks off at 8:30 p.m.
VENUE
Railfest 2015 will be held at downtown Texarkana’s Front Street Plaza at the intersection of Broad and Wood streets on the Arkansas side.
Front Street Plaza
400 East Front Street, Texarkana, AR 71854 United States
TICKETS
NEW THIS YEAR: Railfest is FREE and open to the public! This is for all daytime activies – bring the whole family! Concert tickets vary in price. Prices will increase as the concert gets closer, and only a limited number are available!! Get your tickets now at Ticketfly. Concert tickets are also sold online only at this time.
THE FESTIVAL
Railfest 2015 will have something for everyone, including a barbecue contest, kids games, entertainment, crafts booths, and vendors, lots of great food and drinks plus a beer garden and more. Although no coolers are allowed, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating.
THE MAIN EVENT
Chase Rice is one of the hottest new acts in country music today. During high school and college, however, he put much more of his time and energy into sports, playing linebacker on the University of North Carolina football team. An injury eventually sidelined his football career, and it was then that Rice finally picked up a guitar in earnest, and began writing songs. After graduating from college, Rice took a job as part of the NASCAR Hendrick Motorsports pit crew, playing out in the bars of Charlotte in the evenings whenever he could, and flying to Nashville on the weekends to take part in songwriter nights.
He first came into the public’s eye in 2010, when he was a contestant on the TV show Survivor: Nicaragua; he eventually finishing second in the running. Rice released a six-song EP, Country as Me, in 2011, following it up with the full-length Dirt Road Communion a year later in 2012. They performed well on the charts, but it was a writing opportunity, “Cruise” by Florida-Georgia Line, that really propelled his career forward; initially released in mid-2012, it spent over a year in heavy rotation, topping the country charts for many weeks and reaching number four on the overall chart. He signed to Columbia Nashville and released his major-label debut, Ignite the Night, in August of 2014; it debuted at number one on the country charts, and sent one single, “Ready Set Roll,” into the country chart’s Top Five.
Now Rice is going to perform in Texarkana at Railfest 2015, making this event one for the history books!
*Townsquare Media reserves the right to increase the concert ticket price for any reason at anytime. The price listed on this page may not reflect the most current and actual ticket price
Read More: Railfest 2015 Featuring Chase Rice | http://kkyr.com/events-texarkana/railfest-2015-featuring-chase-rice/16-may-2015-front-street-plaza/?trackback=tsmclip
Keep up with all RailFest happening on the Facebook page!

TRAHC's 23rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition Opening Reception
2015-05-16 05:30 - 06:00 | Corner of 4th St. & Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas 75501
PUBLIC RECEPTION:
Saturday, May 16, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
People’s Choice Award Voting: 10 am – 11:30 am
Awards Ceremony: 11:45 am
Light refreshments will be served and award winners will be announced. The reception is open to all students, parents, teachers and friends.
Click the link below for more information:
http://trahc.org/exhibits-and-events/27766-trahcs-23rd-annual-juried-student-exhibition

Pork Spare Ribs & Chicken Cook-off
2015-05-16 06:30 - 17:00 | Front Street – Downtown Texarkana, 460 E Front Street, Texarkana, AR, 71854, United States
Pork Spare Ribs & Chicken Cook-off happening during railfest in downtown Texarkana.
$100 eary registartion $125 at door.

$1000 Grand Prize

Setup time 6:30 a.m.

Better Block Texarkana
2015-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Front Street – Downtown Texarkana, 460 E Front Street, Texarkana, AR, 71854, United States
Better Block Texarkana is a project designed to give the residents of Texarkana, USA a picture of what downtown Texarkana could be.

Honoring Older Americans Month Information Fair
2015-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Williams Memorial Church, 4000 Moores Ln, Texarkana , TX, 75503, United States
May is “Older Americans Month” and in honor of that the Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging is holding an Information fair. The event is FREE to those who are over the age of 60 and will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The purpose of the fair is to inform the older population about the agencies and businesses that are available to them. There will be cholesterol and blood sugar testing performed by the Spirit of St. Michael. Snacks will be provided by Albertson’s. There will be information available from Texarkana College, 2-1-1, the Barnette Agency, the AgriLife Extension and Community Healthcore to name a few. We hope to see you there!

Carry the Load
2015-05-21 08:00 - 17:00
The Carry The Load Memorial May National Relay is a 2,000-mile relay with 348 legs from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX. Participants compete in teams in this epic show of support for the American heroes that lace up their boots and go to work for us every day.

Fancy Nancy at the Perot Theatre
2015-05-23 08:00 | Perot Theatre, Texarkana, TX, United States
Fancy Nancy
A fun musical for kids in #downtowntexarkana.
The story of Fancy Nancy follows Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel, who are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive (that’s fancy for 100 percent sure) that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn’t the one she wanted? The Fancy Nancy Cast Recording won the 2013 Off-Broadway Kids Original Musical CD of the Year.
Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:00PM
Appropriate for Grades PreK – 4th
Tickets: $12 per person for General Admission (Come early for a great seat)
Contact the Perot Theatre Box Office for tickets at (903) 792-4992.

Texarkana Gallery Hop
2015-05-23 12:00 - 16:00
The Gallery Hop is about promoting local art venues and artists in the Texarkana community. There are eight wonderful businesses and organizations to visit during this Hop. Visitors will celebrate art throughout the afternoon with new gallery exhibitions, special events, refreshments, and art demonstrations throughout Texarkana. Visitors begin at any location and visit as many or as few participating venues as they would like. Admission is always FREE.
“The Texarkana Gallery Hop is a great opportunity to showcase talented artists in Texarkana, help local galleries and businesses to work together, and to make the art experience fun for everyone!”
“I think it’s an asset to the community to visit their local galleries.”
“Support your local art scene by getting out and seeing art!”

Renaissance Art Academy
(4014 Summerhill Square)
Painting with a Twist
(2700 Richmond Rd #1)
TRAHC
(321 4th Street)
J Brown for the Home – Showcasing local artist Nina Cork
(121 College Drive)
JWA Gallery – Brand new Gallery showcasing art by owner Joel Wright
(125 College Drive,
Next to J Brown for the Home)
ARKANSAS SIDE:
Skyler’s Frame Shop – showcasing and sells local art
(1302 N Stateline Ave)
Downtown Gallery – Sidewalk Sale, artists demonstrating, refreshments, and free gifts! It’s their one year celebration
(216 E Broad St)
Vincent’s Fine Wines and Liquors – Free wine tasting and showcasing local artists Judy Walter and Paul Whitt
(410 Realtor Ave)

Jazz on the Hill
2015-05-24 14:00
The Texarkana Twin Cities Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. presents our annual foundation fundraiser. This event will benefit The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. Jack and Jill of America Foundation is benefiting youth throughout the year, all around the country! For tickets, contact Kimberly Bursey-Reece or any member of the Texarkana Twin Cities Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated

Clays Golf and Guitars
2015-05-30 11:00 - 17:00 | TAMUT, 7101 University Ave, Texarkana, TX 75503, Texarkana , TX, 75503, United States
Golf scramble $125.00 per golfer.
Concert tickets are $50.00 each, or $150.00 for both.
Golf Information:
11:00am Registration and Lunch
12:30pm Tee Off
Texarkana Golf Ranch
Concert Information:
6:00pm Gates open blankets only, no lawn chairs or pets
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
7:00pm 2Pianos featuring Josh Lawrence and Paul Whitt
8:00pm Jason Boland and the Stragglers

School's Out Pool Party at Crater of Diamonds water park June 13
2015-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd., Murfreesboro, AR, 71958, United States
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On Saturday, June 13, Crater of Diamonds State Park will host this year’s School’s Out Pool Party at Diamond Springs water park. From 6:30 to 9 p.m., the water park will be decked out with decorations, refreshments, games and more fun for all ages! Local bluegrass musicians John David Watson and Tyler McRae will provide musical entertainment for the evening.
Purchase of separate water park admission after 6:30 p.m. is required to attend this event.
Admission to the School’s Out Pool Party is $6 for swimmers over 42″, $4 for swimmers under 42″, and $2 for “non-swimmer” chaperones. Children under 2 years old are free.
For more information, contact Crater of Diamonds State Park at (870) 285-3113 or CraterofDiamonds@arkansas.com. Or visit www.CraterofDiamondsStatePark.com.

Diamond finds for the weeks of May 24 & May 31, 2015 (100 points = one carat):

May 24 – David Hamlet, Tampa, FL, 4 pt. white; Amber Bryer & Nancy Lalonde, Pickering, Canada, 4 pt. white; James Sader, Bella Vista, AR, 7 pt. white; Adam Hardin, Murfreesboro, AR, 7 pt. yellow

May 25 – Mac Bird, Conway, AR, 5 pt. yellow; Cyndi Soto, Lake Charles, LA, 21 pt. white

May 26 – Richard Windsor, Lebanon, MO, 49 pt. yellow

May 27 – Timothy Stanley, Sour Lake, TX, 9 pt. yellow

May 28 – Kenneth E. Hurst, Inglis, FL, 10 pt. white

May 29 – Adam Hardin, Murfreesboro, AR, 5 pt. yellow; Timothy Gray, Royal, AR, 3 pt. white, 2 pt. white, 4 pt. white, 4 pt. white, 6 pt. yellow, 11 pt. white, 15 pt. white, 16 pt. yellow

May 30 – Richard Meador, Midland, AR, 3 pt. white; Alan Loris, Leesville, LA, 14 pt. yellow

June 1 – Erin & Amy Blackburn, Charlottesville, VA, 10 pt. brown; Bobby Jones, Plain Dealing, LA, 14 pt. brown

June 2 – Tara Knighton, Kansas City, KS, 47 pt. yellow

June 3 – Alberta Fling, Leadville, CO, 2 pt. yellow

June 6 – Richard Meador, Midland, AR, 29 pt. white

Million Dollar Quartet at the Perot Theatre
2015-06-18 14:00 | Perot Theatre, Texarkana, TX, United States
Million Dollar Quartet
Epic rock musical coming to #downtowntexarkana.
ELVIS PRESLEY
JOHNNY CASH
JERRY LEE LEWIS
CARL PERKINS
“They came together to make music.
They ended up making history.”
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JERRY LEE LEWIS, and CARL PERKINS for the first and only time. It features a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 8:00PM
Tickets: $66, $56, and $46* with half-price student discounts in the balcony
Contact the Perot Theatre Box Office for tickets at (903) 792-4992.

TRAHC's 27th Annual Juried Exhibition Reception
2015-07-10 17:30 - 20:00 | TRAHC, 321 W. 4th Street, Texarkana , TX, 75501, United States

Coopertire Big Bass Fishing Tournament
2015-07-11 05:00 - 17:00 | Lake Wright Patman, United States

MASH BASH blood drive
2015-07-15 - 2015-07-16 | Life Share Blood, 1321 College Dr, Texarkana, TX, 75503, United States
Give blood at our MASH BASH blood drive on Wed., July 15 or Thurs., July 16 for local patients in need! All lifesaving donors will receive a limited edition t-shirt while supplies last. Donors will also be treated to a hamburger and hot dog lunch in appreciation of their donation.

Sanctuary Glam Bag Giveaway
2015-07-17 11:00 - 14:45

Quad State Derby Dames vs Shreveport
2015-07-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Skate America, 3706 New Boston Rd, Texarkana, TX, 75501, United States
Texarkana Quad State Derby Dames vs Shreveport Twin City knockers. Hard hitting fast roller derby action to benefit the runnin WJ ranch. Happening at Texarkana Skate America. July 19th doors will open at 6:30 the first whistle starts at 7.
There will be a magic show at half time for the children. Children 11 and under get in free with an adult. We hope Texarkana comes out and helps us raise money for a terrific charity.

Attic Wolves Concert & Cookout
2015-08-25 19:00 - 22:00 | TAMUT, 7101 University Ave, Texarkana, TX 75503, Texarkana , TX, 75503, United States
Join us for an Attic Wolves concert and cookout on the University Center Deck! This event is free and open to the public.

Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department Honor Guard fundraiser.
2015-08-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Applebee’s, 5110 Summerhill Rd., Texarkana, TX, 75503, United States
Supporting the Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department Honor Guard. Tickets can be purchased at the door

Ark-La-Tex Comic Convention
2015-09-05 - 2015-09-06 | Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center, 2910 South Cowhorn Creek Loop
The convention will host a Costume Contest, Art Contest, Magic the Gathering Tournament on Saturday, Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament on Sunday, Black Ops 2 Tournament, Hero Clix Tournament, door prizes, comic books and anime Toys.
There will be guest artists; Joe Singleton, Theshay West, Moses Moseley, Chris Harrelson, Jim Salicrup, Brian Steward, David Schedler, Project Artemis, 501st Legion, Rebel Legion and The Mandalorian Mercs.
Tickets: Adults $15.00 for 1 day or $25 for a 2 day pass Children 12 years and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket (limit 2 free child tickets per adult ticket. Any additional child tickets are $5 per) Order tickets online at arklatexcomiccon.org

Turbo Day
2015-09-07 09:00 - 14:30 | Silvermoon
A Turbo Day is a ONE day ‘workshop’ in which kids will brainstorm different ideas and characters that go along with the daily theme. They will create their own skit/song/scene as well as costume piece and will perform for parents when they pick them up at the end of the day. This is a day full of fun and laughter all while getting ‘life training in disguise’ through theatre arts. Some Turbo Days scheduled during school holidays.

The Amanda Fussell Woodman Memorial CASA Colorful 5K |
2015-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Trinity Baptist Church, 3115 Trinity Blvd, Texarkana, AR, 71854, United States
CASA of Texarkana presents the third annual Amanda Fussell Woodman Memorial 5k color run. The event will be held at Trinity Baptist Church’s cross-country track Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the corner of Trinity Blvd. and loop 245, Texarkana, Ark. The event will begin at 8:30 with a children’s fun run followed by the 5k at 9:00 am. While running, participants will be powdered with an array of colors powder.
