EVENTS | CALENDAR
DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2
The 23rd annual Bramlett Beans & Cornbread Community Fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Texarkana Convention Center. Tickets are $5 per person and include tea, coffee and dessert (or six non-perishable food items). All proceeds benefit the Christmas Basket program, a volunteer effort that provides holiday food for Texarkana, USA, citizens who are in need. Call 903-798-3978 for more information.
DECEMBER 2-4 AND 9-11
Jefferson, Texas, will host its 39th annual Candlelight Tour of Homes featuring four lavishly decorated historic homes. Hours are: 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, and 4-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Purchase tickets online at www. jeffersoncandlelight.com.
DECEMBER 3-4
TRAHC’s Holiday Arts Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Regional Arts Center, located at Fourth Street and Texas Boulevard. The event will feature local and regional artists offering original works for sale. Call 903-7928681 for more information.
DECEMBER 3-5
The Texarkana Community Ballet will present four performances of the beloved “Nutcracker
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Ballet” at the historic Perot Theatre in downtown Texarkana. Performances are Friday, December 3, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 4, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $15, $13, and $11 and can be purchased at the Perot Theatre Box Office, 221 Main Street, Texarkana, Texas; at 903-792-4992; and at www.perottheatre.org.
DECEMBER 4 Forward Events will host a Pop Up Shop from 12-4 p.m. at 1801 North Robison
Road, Suite 10. Call 800-982-4454 for more information.
DECEMBER 4 The ninth annual Farmers Bank & Trust LIVE UNITED Bowl will be held at Texarkana Arkansas School District’s Razorback Stadium with a noon kickoff. Representing the Great American Conference (GAC) will be Southeastern Oklahoma State University and representing the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) will be Emporia State University. Tickets are on sale at any Farmers Bank & Trust location, any Mil-Way Federal Credit Union location, the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce, or the United Way of Greater Texarkana office or online at www.liveunitedbowl.com.
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DECEMBER 5
Texarkana Funeral Home will host a Holiday Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at its Arkansas location, 4801 Parkway Drive. Call 870-7741200 for more information.
DECEMBER 5
First Baptist Church Texarkana will host Outdoor Christmas Movie Night at 6 p.m. S’mores, hot chocolate, wassail, and popcorn will be served. Call 903-831-6000 for more information.
DECEMBER 6
Main Street Texarkana’s 37th annual Christmas Parade will begin at 7 p.m. in downtown Texarkana. Theme of the parade is “12 Days of Christmas” and will feature three live camels leading the parade. To download an application, visit: www.mainstreettexarkana. org.
DECEMBER 10-11
Historic Washington, Arkansas, will present its 35th annual Christmas & Candlelight event. Historic buildings will be adorned in 19th Century style decorations. Tickets can be purchased at the 1874 Courthouse, 100 SW Morrison Street in Washington.
DECEMBER 11
First Baptist Church Texarkana will host The
Getty’s Irish Christmas Concert, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Call 903-831-6000 for more information.
DECEMBER 12
The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra will host “Christmas at the Perot” at 4 p.m. Call 903792-4992 to purchase tickets or visit: www. texarkanasymphony.org.
DECEMBER 17
An Unsung Heroes Luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Texarkana to honor public servants. Call 903-831-6000 for information.
DECEMBER 24
A Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion will be held beginning at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church Texarkana. Call 903-831-6000 for additional details.
JANUARY EVENTS THROUGH JANUARY 9
The 2022 Bridal Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center. For tickets or information, visit the Bridal Fair Event Page at: www.kkyr. com, www.power959.com, www.kygl. com, www.mymajic933.com, or www. kosy790am.com.