January 2008 Calendar of Events for Texas

January 2008

1—ATHENS: Christmas Park Land of Lights NW Loop 7. (Began Dec. 1.) 903/675-7469 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—BIG SPRING: Poinsettias in the Park Hours are dark to 10 p.m. Big Spring State Park. (Began Dec. 15.) 432/263-4931 PANHANDLE PLAINS

1—CASTROVILLE: Christmas Toy Show Shooting Star Museum. (Began Dec. 15.) 830/931-3837 or 210/274-6909 HILL COUNTRY

1—CUERO: Christmas in the Park (Began Dec. 1.) 361/275-8178 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—DALLAS: AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Cotton Bowl at Fair Park. 888/792-2635 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—DALLAS: The Trains at NorthPark NorthPark Center. (Began Dec. 1.) www.rmhdallas.com/trains 214/631-7354 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—EL PASO: Season of Lights University of Texas at El Paso Campus. (Began Dec. 1.) 915/747-8600 BIG BEND COUNTRY

1—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail (Began Dec. 1.) www.tex-fest.com 866/839-3378 HILL COUNTRY

1—FRISCO: Christmas in the Square Frisco Square. (Began Dec. 1.) www.friscosquare.com 972/292-5000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1—JOHNSON CITY: Lights Spectacular Johnson City Courthouse. (Began Dec. 1.) www.lbjcountry.com 830/868-7684 or 830/868-7111 HILL COUNTRY

1—KYLE: Polar Bear Swim Join the Kyle Polar Bear Club in starting the new year with a dip in the pool. The pool is open from 1 to 2 p.m. Kyle Pool, Gregg-Clarke Park. www.cityofkyle.com 512/262-3939 HILL COUNTRY

1—MARBLE FALLS: Walkway of Lights More than 1 million lights transform Lakeside Park (Began Dec. 1.) www.marblefalls.org 800/759-8178 HILL COUNTRY

1—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Polar Bear’s New Year’s Day Dip Registration is at 10 a.m. Boomerang Billy’s Beach Bar/Surf Motel, 2612 Gulf Blvd. 956/761-6853 GULF COAST

1—WIMBERLEY: EmilyAnn Tree Lighting & Trail of Lights The Emily Ann Theatre. (Began Dec. 1.) www.emilyann.org 512/847-6969 HILL COUNTRY

1-2—TAYLOR: Lights of the Blackland (Began Dec. 1.) www.abouttaylortx.org 512/352-6364 HILL COUNTRY

1-3—MOULTON: Drive-Thru Yule Trail North and South Main Street. (Began Dec. 1.) www.moultontexas.com 361/596-7205 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1-4—TYLER: Santa Land I-20, exit 557. (Began Dec. 1.) www.santalandtexas.com 903/882-1518 PINEY WOODS

1-4—WACO: International Christmas Tree Exhibit Mayborn Museum Complex. (Began Dec. 1.) www.maybornmuseum.com 254/710-1110 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

1-5—GALVESTON: Moody Gardens Festival of Lights Moody Gardens. (Began Dec. 1.) www.moodygardens.org 800/582-4673 or 409/744-4673 GULF COAST

2—ABILENE: Broadway in Abilene presents Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy Begins at 7:30 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 800/585-3737 PANHANDLE PLAINS

2—MISSION: Anzalduas/Bentsen Christmas Bird Count Join staff and volunteers as they participate in this nationwide tradition, tallying as many birds as possible within a 15-mile diameter. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations required. World Birding Center, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. 956/584-9156 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

3-5—WACO: Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo Includes bull riding, bronco busting and more. Heart of Texas Fair Complex. www.hotfair.com 254/776-1660 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

3-5, 9-12—ODESSA: SandHills Indoor Rodeo Enjoy riding, roping, barrel racing and much more. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd Street and Andrews Highway. 432/366-3951 BIG BEND COUNTRY

3-6—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days www.firstmondaycanton.com 903/567-6556 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

3-6—GLEN ROSE: Nolan River Dog Show More than 2,000 dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes compete in this dog show and obedience trial. www.glenrosetexas.net 254/897-3081 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

4—ABILENE: Frank Arnold Ministries Gospel Concert Abilene Civic Center. 888/205-6723 or 325/676-6211 PANHANDLE PLAINS

4—BRYAN: First Friday Includes artist demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides and live music. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Historic Downtown Bryan. 979/260-9898 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

4—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail More than 20 venues showcase fabulous works of art. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Includes art, music and refreshments. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 PANHANDLE PLAINS

4-5—MCALLEN: International Travel Show Features exhibitors from all over the world with travel-related booths. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. McAllen Civic Center. www.mcallenchamber.com 956/682-2871 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

4-6—POST: Old Mill Trade Days Offers antiques, collectibles, jewelry, handcrafted items and more. Historic Postex Mill. www.oldmilltradedays.com 866/433-6683 PANHANDLE PLAINS

4-6—ROCKPORT: Gospel Music Festival Features numerous gospel groups from around the nation and the area, including Rockport’s Gospel Force, The Melody Boys, Crimson River and more. Martha Luigi Auditorium at First Baptist Church. www.gospelforce.org 361/790-1105 GULF COAST

4-6—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days Shop for unique gifts, crafts, antiques and more. 100 Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com 817/598-4124 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

5—BELLVILLE: Market Day on the Square Includes arts & crafts, collectibles, jewelry, antiques, great food and live entertainment. Downtown Bellville. www.bellville.com 979/865-3407 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

5—BROWNSVILLE: Living History See what life was like for the U.S. and Mexican soldiers in 1845. Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site. www.nps.gov/paal 956/541-2785 GULF COAST

5—GALVESTON: Jerry Jeff Walker The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 GULF COAST

5—LIBERTY: Country Western Show Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

5—NEW BRAUNFELS: The Platters One of the top vocal groups of the ’50s, they had 21 top ten records, 5 platinum albums and five No. 1 songs. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Brauntex Theatre. www.herbreedandtheplatters.com 830/627-0808 HILL COUNTRY

5—ODESSA: Brand New Opree Listen to gospel and country music performed by local and area musicians. Begins at 7 p.m. The Globe Theatre. 432/580-3177 BIG BEND COUNTRY

5—PORT ARTHUR: Krewe of Neptune 12th Night Mardi Gras Party Kicks off the Mardi Gras season. Includes band, dancing, beads and costumed royalty. Bob Bowers Civic Center. 409/962-9860 GULF COAST

5-6—ROSENBERG: Fort Bend County Antique & Collectible Market Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. E-mail: info@cwgs.com • www.cwgs.com 877/840-3829 GULF COAST

5, 12, 19, 26—LIBERTY: La Bahia Market Offers homegrown, handcrafted and homemade items, plus antiques and collectibles. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.libertydaytonchamber.com 936/336-5736 PINEY WOODS

5-28—EL PASO: 18th El Paso Pro-Musica Chamber Music Festival Presents great chamber music by world-class musicians. Various locations. 915/833-9400 BIG BEND COUNTRY

6—BOERNE: Junior Livestock Poultry Show Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.visitboerne.org 830/249-2948 HILL COUNTRY

6-8—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Market Days Shop arts, crafts, jewelry, trade-show items and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. South Padre Island Convention Center. 800/767-2373 GULF COAST

6-28—IRVING: Annual Exhibition of Paintings & Flowers Showcases beautiful and elegant Chinese brush paintings, calligraphy and floral arrangements (ikebana) by members of The Association of Oriental Arts and guest artists. Irving Arts Center, Main Gallery. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-7558 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

7—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Begins at 7:30 p.m. Sons of Hermann Hall. 979/542-3455 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

7—NACOGDOCHES: Getting It Right Bull Riding Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Nacogdoches Expo Center. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 PINEY WOODS

7-9—GRAND PRAIRIE: Chinese New Year Spectacular NOKIA Theatre. www.nokiatheatredfw.com 214/373-8000 or 972/647-5700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

7-Feb. 22—KILLEEN: Robotic Bugs Traveling exhibit features common insects of giant proportions of 40 to 120 times life size. Each insect has been carefully designed to show the complexity of insect eyes, mouths and sensory organs. Killeen Civic & Conference Center. www.kokorodinosaurs.com 254/501-3888 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

8—TEXARKANA: Scandinavia by Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Historic Perot Theatre. www.texarkanasymphony.org 903/792-4992 PINEY WOODS

10—ABILENE: Artwalk Begins at 5 p.m. Historic Downtown. 325/677-8389 PANHANDLE PLAINS

10—COLLEGE STATION: The Five Browns This brother and sister piano quintet brings a fresh energy to classical music. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Rudder Theater at Texas A&M University Campus. 979/845-1234 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

10-11—KIRBYVILLE: Community Garage Sale Individuals and organizations set up under and around the pavilion to sell merchandise. Magnolia Park. 409/423-6500 PINEY WOODS

10-13—FREDERICKSBURG: Windows on Texas Music Festival Includes live Texas music, conferences and showcases at different locations around Fredericksburg. www.texasrebelradio.com 830/997-2197 HILL COUNTRY

10-Mar. 1—SAN ANGELO: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Presented by Angelo Civic Theatre. 1936 Sherwood Way. 325/949-4400 PANHANDLE PLAINS

11—KINGSVILLE: Valero Cactus Bowl Showcases the best of Division II all-stars college football. Texas A&M University — Kingsville. www.kingsvilletexas.com 361/592-8516 GULF COAST

11-12—AUSTIN: Austin Symphony Features pianist Benedetto Lupo performing Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1. Riverbend Centre. www.austinsymphony.org 512/476-6064 HILL COUNTRY

11-12—BOERNE: Junior Livestock Show & Sale Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.visitboerne.org HILL COUNTRY

11-12—COLORADO CITY: Mitchell County Stock Show Youngsters from the county show sheep, steers, goats and more. Ag Barn, west Bus. Hwy. 80. 325/728-3404 PANHANDLE PLAINS

11-12—FREDERICKSBURG: Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show Gillespie County youth exhibit and sell their 4-H and FFA animal projects. Gillespie County Fairgrounds. www.gillespiefair.com 830/997-2359 HILL COUNTRY

11-13—BONHAM: Trade Days Fort Inglish Park. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

11-13—FORT STOCKTON: Pecos County Livestock Show Youth compete with their various 4-H and FFA projects, such as showing lambs, goats and steers. Includes entomology contests, plant ID, pet show, horse show, auction and dance. Pecos County Coliseum. 432/336-2541 BIG BEND COUNTRY

11-13—FORT WORTH: Rhapsody on Paganini Yevgeny Sudbin performs Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

11-Feb. 2—EL PASO: Black Coffee This little-known mystery features the famous Agatha Christie detective Hercule Poirot. El Paso Playhouse. 915/532-1317 BIG BEND COUNTRY

11-Feb. 3—FORT WORTH: Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show & Rodeo This popular event attracts nearly one million people from around the world to the nation’s oldest livestock show and daily performances of the world’s original indoor rodeo. Will Rogers Memorial Center. www.fwstockshowrodeo.com 817/877-2400 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

11, 25—WESLACO: Breakfast with the Birds Enjoy breakfast and watch water birds. Then, join a walking tour with one of the center’s knowledgeable guides. Hours are 7:30 to 10 a.m. Estero Llano Grande State Park. www.worldbirdingcenter.org 956/565-3919 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

12—ABILENE: Philharmonic Concert Begins at 8 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 or 800/460-0610 PANHANDLE PLAINS

12—EL PASO: Belly Dance Extravaganza The Dance Alive Belly Dance Troupe presents an evening of swirling veils, flashing swords and exotic music. Begins at 7 p.m. Chamizal National Memorial. 915/566-1742 BIG BEND COUNTRY

12—HONDO: Car Show Includes booths with arts & crafts and food. Along 18th St. between Avenues I and K. www.hondochamber.com 830/426-3037 HILL COUNTRY

12—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Palace Theater. 409/423-5744 PINEY WOODS

12—LIBERTY: Oldies but Goodies Show Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

12—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday on the Square See outstanding art and enjoy award-winning wine and jazz. Historic Downtown McKinney. E-mail: blyndachristian@sbcglobal.net 972/548-7830 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

12—ORANGE: Mardi Gras Ball Call early for reservations. E-mail: thechamber@sbcglobal.net • www.goacc.org 409/883-3536 GULF COAST

12—PEARLAND: Winterfest Includes a three-lane snow tubing hill, 200,000 pounds of snow, ice skating rink, carnival, midway games, petting zoos, camel rides, pony rides, demonstrations, craft booths, climbing wall and other hands-on activities. Rain date is Jan. 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pearland’s Independence Park. www.pearlandparks.com 281/652-1673 GULF COAST

12—PORT ISABEL: Longest Causeway Run & Wellness Walk Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge. www.portisabel.org 956/943-2262 GULF COAST

12—SANTA FE: Haak Port & Chocolate Affair Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Reservations are limited to 40. Haak Vineyards & Winery. www.haakwine.com 409/925-1401 GULF COAST

12-13—ABILENE: Texas Gun & Knife Show Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 or 830/257-5844 PANHANDLE PLAINS

12-13—BELTON: Bell County Antique & Collectible Market Bell County Expo Center. E-mail: info@cwgs.com • www.cwgs.com 877/840-3829 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

12-13—BOERNE: Market Days Vendors offer arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items and great food. Main Plaza. www.visitboerne.org 830/249-5530 HILL COUNTRY

12-13—BRENHAM: Winter Antiques Show www.brenhamtexas.com 888/273-6426 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

12-13—LOS FRESNOS: Elvis Festival Includes Elvis impersonators, food, music and more. Los Fresnos Rodeo Arena. 956/233-5482 GULF COAST

12-13—SWEETWATER: U.S. Calf Roping Association Nolan County Coliseum. 325/235-3484 PANHANDLE PLAINS

12-13, 26-27—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Shop among 100 inside booths, plus outside vendors. Hwy. 377, 2 1/2 miles west of Stephenville. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

13—GRAND PRAIRIE: Art Garfunkel NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. www.nokiatheatredfw.com 214/373-8000 or 972/647-5700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

14—TYLER: The Five Browns These musicians bring a fresh energy to classical music. Begins at 7:30 p.m. University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

14-15—KERRVILLE: The Romero Quartet Presents some of the finest classical guitar playing in the world. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater. www.kpas.org 830/896-9393 HILL COUNTRY

15-19—EAGLE PASS: Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Includes a cowboy breakfast, weighing and sifting of animal projects, judging of animals, stock show barbecue and stock show sale. Maverick County Lake (inside the showbarn). 830/773-5064, 830/773-3224 or 888/355-3224 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

15-19—SWEETWATER: Nolan County Livestock Show Nolan County Coliseum. 325/235-3484 PANHANDLE PLAINS

16-Feb. 1—NASSAU BAY: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Exhibition Displays more than 500 superior works of art by students from Clear Creek ISD and Friendswood ISD. Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake. www.taaccl.org 281/335-7777 GULF COAST

17—SEGUIN: On Austin More than a dozen businesses and restaurants along Austin Street, from the Palace Theatre to Craig’s Saute & Grill, offer refreshments, entertainment and more. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Austin Street. www.seguinonaustin.com 830/401-5000 or 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

17-20—FORT STOCKTON: Sheepdog Trials Watch these talented canines as they work sheep through a difficult course on the range. Pecos County Gun Club, one mile east of I-10. E-mail: kfurman@ci.fort-stockton.tx.us 432/336-8525 ext. 16 BIG BEND COUNTRY

17-20—KERRVILLE: Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show FFA and 4-H members from Kerr and 31 surrounding counties compete. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center. 830/896-9016 or 830/257-6568 HILL COUNTRY

17-26—EL PASO: Pippin El Paso Community College’s Drama Department presents the musical about the life of Pippin the Hunchback, son of Charlemagne. El Paso Community College Transmountain Forum Theater. 915/831-1312 BIG BEND COUNTRY

18—IRVING: Brittnee Lee in Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-ARTS PRAIRIES AND LAKES

18—SAN ANGELO: Cactus Music Series — Andreas Oberg Begins at 8 p.m. Cactus Hotel, 36 E. Twohig. www.andreas-oberg.com 325/653-6793 PANHANDLE PLAINS

18—SEGUIN: MLK Celebration Coliseum. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org 830/303-3017, 830/303-3020 or 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

18-19—BEAUMONT: Hot Hearts Combines the best in contemporary Christian music with state-of-the-art video and light shows for a high-energy weekend. Civic Center. www.hothearts.org 409/838-3435 GULF COAST

18-19—ODESSA: Seventh Annual O’Reilly West Texas Arenacross & Extreme Freestyle Championships Begins at 7:30 p.m. Ector County Coliseum. www.mapmotorsports.com 417/887-9400 or 432/366-3541 BIG BEND COUNTRY

18-19—PECOS: Reeves County Junior Livestock Show, BBQ, Sale FFA and 4-H members show livestock projects. Includes a barbecue for the public and auction of premium animals. Reeves County Civic Center. www.pecostx.com 432/445-2406 BIG BEND COUNTRY

18-19—PHARR: Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pharr International Convention Center. 956/581-2448 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

18-19—STANTON: Martin County Stock Show Come see the hard work of Martin County’s youth. Martin County Show Barns. 432/756-3316 PANHANDLE PLAINS

18-19, 25-26—GRANBURY: Granbury Live Nostalgia Concerts Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 or 817/573-0303 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

18-20—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days Includes more than 350 vendors, six barns, acres of antiques and more. Hwy. 290 E. across from Wildseed Farms. www.fbgtradedays.com 830/990-4900 or 210/846-4094 HILL COUNTRY

18-20—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days More than 750 indoor and outdoor vendors sell antiques, collectibles, food, specialty products and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4550 W. University Drive. www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

18-20—NACOGDOCHES: Pump Boys & Dinettes Lamp-Lite Theatre. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 PINEY WOODS

18-20—ODESSA: Permian Basin Gun Show Ector County Coliseum. 432/550-4835 BIG BEND COUNTRY

18, 20, 26, 30—HOUSTON: The Abduction from the Seraglio Two lovely young women held hostage on the Orient Express endure both the advances of their captors and an elaborate rescue by their fiancιs that goes off the rails. Houston Grand Opera. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 GULF COAST

18-Feb. 2—IRVING: Shakespeare for the Modern Man — Lesson 1: Macbeth In this production one cast speaks the edited, traditional Shakespearean language, while the Modern Man cast breaks down the flowery language and “tells it like it is.” Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Performance Hall. www.irvingtheatre.org 972/252-ARTS PRAIRIES AND LAKES

19—ABILENE: West Texas Rehab Center Telethon Watch television and country-and-Western stars on stage from 7 p.m. to midnight. Abilene Civic Center. 325/793-3508 or 325/676-6211 PANHANDLE PLAINS

19—BROWNWOOD: Heart of Texas Dutch Oven Society Includes a cooking demonstration of the lost art of cooking in a Dutch oven. Riverside Park. E-mail: trevmclay@verizon.net 254/842-7703 or 325/641-0526 PANHANDLE PLAINS

19—CEDAR HILL: Skeletons of Winter Trees Learn to identify trees when they do not have their green leaves. Begins at 2 p.m. Call to confirm program. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-3900 ext. 232 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

19—CONROE: Ebony & Ivory: Rhythm ‘n’ Ragtime This clarinet/piano duo entertain with fun and familiar songs. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main. www.mcpas.org 936/760-2787 PINEY WOODS

19—CROCKETT: Big Band Broadcast Stars Holly Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Orchestra. Crockett Civic Center. www.pwfaa.org 936/544-4276 PINEY WOODS

19—EL PASO: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Musical evening honoring Dr. King is presented by the McCall Neighborhood Center. Begins at 7 p.m. Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/821-6747 BIG BEND COUNTRY

19—GILMER: Upshur County Community Fund Chili Cook-Off www.gilmerareachamber.com 903/843-2413 PINEY WOODS

19—GREENVILLE: Native American Powwow Features native dancers, music and crafts. 3515 Lion’s Lair. E-mail: shackelr@greenvilleisd.com 903/457-2550 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

19—HOUSTON: Birding Walk & Talk Stroll around the park’s many trails seeking the wintering visitors from the north. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Sheldon Lake State Park. 281/456-2800 GULF COAST

19—JACKSBORO: Family Fishing Day Families enjoy a morning of free fishing at Quarry Lake. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway. 940/567-3506 PANHANDLE PLAINS

19—LA PORTE: Hard Hat Tour of the Battleship Texas Enter areas rarely seen by the public. Reservations required. Battleship Texas State Historic Site. 281/479-2431 GULF COAST

19—LAKE JACKSON: Rita Coolidge with Brazosport Jazz Orchestra Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion at Brazosport. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3156 GULF COAST

19—LIBERTY: Inspirational All Gospel Show Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

19—PORT ARTHUR: Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame Show Includes at least three bands — all playing blues and R&B types of music. There will be a set of Janis Joplin’s music performed and a band inducted into the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame. Carl Parker Center at Lamar State College. 409/722-3699 GULF COAST

19—SAN ANTONIO: Go Western Gala AT&T Center. www.sarodeo.com 210/225-5851 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

19-20—FREDERICKSBURG: 39th Annual Hill Country Gem & Mineral Show Includes jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gold panning, exhibits and demonstrations. Pioneer Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. www.fredericksburgrockhounds.org 830/895-9630 or 830/990-9823 HILL COUNTRY

19-20—FRISCO: Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Winter Games Patterned after the Olympic Games and the U.S. Olympic Sports Festivals, this provides a forum for competition among Texas’ Olympic hopefuls. Various venues. www.taaf.com 877/463-7472 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

19-20—GALVESTON: Oak Ridge Boys The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 GULF COAST

19-20—JEFFERSON: Gun & Knife Show Includes a wild boar hunt with hogs and wild game tasting along with guns and knives for sale. 120 E. Austin. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 PINEY WOODS

19-20—PLANO: Dallas Area Train Show Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway. www.dfwtrainshows.com 972/733-4998 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

19-20—PORT NECHES: Trade Days on the Avenue Includes antiques, arts & crafts, and entertainment. Port Neches Avenue. 409/722-4023 GULF COAST

19-20—ROUND TOP: Winter Antiques Show Big Red Barn. www.roundtoptexasantiques.com 888/273-6426 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

19-20—WASHINGTON: Doctor, Soldier, Farmer & Statesman — Anson Jones & the Republic of Texas Celebrate the life and careers of Dr. Anson Jones, last president of the Republic of Texas and “Architect of Annexation.” Barrington Living History Farm, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. 936/878-2213 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

19-Apr. 20—CANYON: The Book of Books Offers an exhibit of Bibles and how they influence society. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 PANHANDLE PLAINS

20—DALLAS: Family Concert — The Harpsichord Begins at 3 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 534 W. Tenth St. www.dallasbach.org 214/320-8700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

20—EL PASO: Birding Tour Reservations required. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site. 915/849-6684 or 915/857-1135 BIG BEND COUNTRY

20—FREDERICKSBURG: Fredericksburg Music Club Presents Nathaniel Mayfield, Trumpet United Methodist Church, 1800 N. Llano. 830/997-5413 HILL COUNTRY

20—INDUSTRY: Annual Big Three Battle Dance Enjoy entertainment by Central Texas Sounds, Dujka Brothers and The Red Ravens. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Industry Fireman’s Hall. 979/357-2220 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

20—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Chamber Music Series — The Devienne Trio: Flute, Bassoon, Piano San Angelo Museum of Fine Art 325/653-3333 PANHANDLE PLAINS

20-22—COLEMAN: Coleman County Livestock Show & Sale Kids from all over the county show their animals. Coleman County Youth Activity Center. E-mail: ssbeal@web-
access.net 325/785-4291 PANHANDLE PLAINS

21—ABILENE: Martin Luther King Dinner Begins at 6:30 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/672-7800 or 325/676-0138 PANHANDLE PLAINS

21—ELGIN: Bastrop County MLK Holiday Commission Walk Countywide walk celebrates and remembers Martin Luther King Jr. Begins at 10 a.m. Mount Rose Baptist Church to Bastrop Opera House. www.elgintx.com 512/281-5724 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

21—FREEPORT: Martin Luther King Parade & Rally Enjoy a traditional parade celebrating the civil rights leader. Begins at noon. 979/297-2801 GULF COAST

21—MONAHANS: Taste of Monahans Ward County Convention Center. www.monahans.org 432/943-2187 BIG BEND COUNTRY

21—SEGUIN: MLK Walk The Courthouse Square. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org 830/303-3017, 830/303-3020 or 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

21—WEATHERFORD: Martin Luther King Jr. Parade South Main Street. www.visitweatherford.com 817/596-0163 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

21-26—PHARR: Rally on the Rio — Ninth Annual Woodcarving Seminar Open to beginners, intermediate and advanced carvers, as well as those who just want to browse. Kelly Civic Center. www.iidbs.com/riogrand SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

22—DALLAS: Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony Begins at 8 p.m. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.gdyo.org 214/528-7747 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

23-Feb. 17—DALLAS: Ella Presents an evening of unforgettable songs and shared memories from Ella Fitzgerald’s extraordinary life. Kalita Humphreys Theater. 214/522-8499 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

24—GRAPEVINE: Deep in the Heart Offers a live, original musical presented by Kids Who Care Musical Theatre. Palace Theatre. www.kidswhocare.org 817/410-3100 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

24—NASSAU BAY: Open Mic Jazz Nite Musicians, vocalists, poets and music lovers are invited to step into the spotlight. Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, 2000 NASA Parkway. 281/335-7777 GULF COAST

24—THE WOODLANDS: Taste of the Town Features food from more than 65 restaurants and beverage distributors. Includes auctions and a wings contest. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. www.woodlandschamber.org 281/367-5777 PINEY WOODS

24-26—HONDO: Medina County Jr. Livestock Show Includes booths, events, games and a dance. E-mail: j-ott@tamu.edu 830/741-6180 HILL COUNTRY

24-26—TERRELL: Terrell County Fair Includes animals, arts & crafts, shows and more. Fair Hall. 432/345-2303 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

24-27, 31-Feb. 3—GLEN ROSE: Winter Warm Up Hunter/Jumper Show www.glenrosetexas.net 254/897-3081 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

24-Mar. 16—SAN ANTONIO: Sabra Booth/Solo Exhibition Features works created during Booth’s recent residency in Finland. Navarro Lobby, Navarro Campus. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

24-Mar. 16—SAN ANTONIO: Te Tataitanga/Bind Together: Contemporary Art from New Zealand Russell Hill Rogers Gallery, Navarro Campus. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

24-Mar. 16—SAN ANTONIO: Cliff Cavin/Solo Exhibition This South Texas artist exhibits recent landscape paintings. Ursuline Hall Gallery, Ursuline Campus. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

25—NACOGDOCHES: Stephen F. Austin State University The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere W.M. Turner Auditorium. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/240-ARTS PINEY WOODS

25-26—EL PASO: El Paso Symphony Orchestra The Plaza Theatre. 915/532-3776 BIG BEND COUNTRY

25-26—EL PASO: Monster Trucks El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. 915/544-8444 BIG BEND COUNTRY

25-27—ABILENE: 29th Annual World of Wheels Abilene Civic Center. 325/676-6211 PANHANDLE PLAINS

25-27—BANDERA: Cowboy Mardi Gras Enjoy country-style Mardi Gras activities, complete with a parade and Cajun-style music. Downtown Bandera. www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 HILL COUNTRY

25-27—DENISON: Snowball Tournament This is an adult softball tournament. Denison - Culpepper Field. www.cityofdenison.com 903/463-5116 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

25-27—EL PASO: Mi Amiga la Gorda Presents a rambunctious comedy about the “fat” lady and her search for love and understanding. In Spanish. Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/779-6983 BIG BEND COUNTRY

25-27—JEFFERSON: Quilts on the Bayou Quilt Show Sponsored by the Jefferson Regional Quilt Alliance and the Jeffersonian Institute. www.jeffersonquiltshow.com 903/665-7311 PINEY WOODS

25-27—LAREDO: Laredo International Sister Cities Festival Discover a new world of arts & crafts from around the globe — all in one place. www.visitlaredo.com 956/794-1710 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

25-27—LONGVIEW: East Texas Boat, RV & Camping Expo Includes Texas bass retriever tank, kidfish and the Royal White Tigers. Maude Cobb Activity Complex. www.texaslakecountryexpo.com 903/237-4000 PINEY WOODS

25-27—SWEETWATER: Big Country Cutting Horse Association Nolan County Coliseum. 325/235-3484 PANHANDLE PLAINS

25, 27—HOUSTON: The Magic Flute Houston Grand Opera. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 GULF COAST

26—AUSTIN: Berta Rojas (Paraguay) Northwest Hills United Methodist Church. www.austinclassicalguitar.org 512/300-ACGS HILL COUNTRY

26—AUSTIN: Tree Talk, Winter Walk Experts teach how to identify and maintain native trees. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. www.wildflower.org 512/232-0100 HILL COUNTRY

26—BANDERA: Wild Game Dinner Enjoy everything from venison chili to wild boar, bear and elk. Dining begins at 4 p.m. and continues to 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church. 830/796-3091 HILL COUNTRY

26—BLANCO: Annual Cowboy Breakfast Hours are 6:30 to 8 a.m. Yett Memorial Park. E-mail: blanco@moment.net 830/832-4303 HILL COUNTRY

26—CASTROVILLE: Kid Fish Celebration Children age 4 to 12 can fish for stocked rainbow trout in the gristmill mainstream. Reservations required for groups of three or more children. Landmark Inn State Historic Site. 830/931-2133 HILL COUNTRY

26—DENISON: Texoma Tie In Join the fly fishing and fly tying craze and learn from the experts. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eisenhower State Park. 903/465-1956 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

26—DRIPPING SPRINGS: Bon Appetit for PAWS www.pawsshelter.org 512/894-0756 HILL COUNTRY

26—FREDERICKSBURG: Indian Artifact & Collectible Show Includes displays of arrowheads, books, cases and collectibles for sale. Pioneer Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Park. E-mail: richard.mentzer@sbcglobal.net 830/626-5561 or 830/238-3795 HILL COUNTRY

26—LIBERTY: Great Men of Country Show Offers a live Branson-style musical tribute to the great male country music artists. Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS

26—MASON: Mason County Courthouse Open House Sesquicentennial celebration includes courthouse “open house” and viewing of the new Sesquicentennial Garden. Courthouse on Square. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY

26—MASON: Sesquicentennial Kick Off Chuck Wagon Dinner Begins at 6:30 p.m. Followed by a dance at 8 p.m. Fort Mason Community Building. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY

26—ODESSA: 2007 National Young Artists Competition Winner Performs with the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale. Begins at 7 p.m. Mid-Cities Community Church, 8700 W. Hwy. 191. 432/563-0921 BIG BEND COUNTRY

26—RICHARDSON: Five by Design’s Radio Days Begins at 8 p.m. Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. 972/744-4600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

26—SANTA FE: Pruning Day & Haak Winery’s Sixth Annual Oyster Fry Pruning begins at 8 a.m. From 1 to 4 p.m., enjoy the oyster fry. Haak Vineyards & Winery. www.haakwine.com 409/925-1401 GULF COAST

26—VICTORIA: Tales of a Golden Era with Sha Na Na Victoria College Auditorium. www.victoriasymphony.com 361/576-4500 GULF COAST

26-27—ABILENE: Kennel Club AKC Dog Show Taylor County Expo Center, Coliseum and Display Building. 325/677-4376 PANHANDLE PLAINS

26-27—AUSTIN: Citywide Garage Sale Palmer Events Center. E-mail: info@cwgs.com • www.cwgs.com 877/840-3829 HILL COUNTRY

26-27—GORDONVILLE: Eagle Quest 2008 Features boat tours on Lake Texoma to sight magnificent bald eagles, a live birds of prey exhibit and demonstration, educational seminars, polar bear plunge, Central Market Place and much more. Cedar Mills Marina. www.texomawestend.org 903/523-5982 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

26-27—HOUSTON: 18th Annual HLSR Cy-Fair Cook-Off Dishes up two days of spicy chili, barbecue, brisket and chicken cook-offs. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

26-27—ORANGE: Mardi Gras Festival Includes parades, gumbo cooking competition and more. 700 Simmons Drive. www.goacc.com 409/883-3536 GULF COAST

26-27—TEXARKANA: Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel in A Ride with Bob Keeps Western swing alive by telling the story of Bob Wills and the band that changed American music. Historic Perot Theatre. www.trahc.org 903/792-4992 PINEY WOODS

26-Feb. 17—EL PASO: Rumplestiltskin Kids-N-Co. Performance Center, 1301 Texas. 915/351-1455 BIG BEND COUNTRY

26-Mar. 8—COLUMBUS: Kwaku Bediko Art Exhibit Enjoy fun and funky found art sculptures by an internationally recognized artist who lives and works in Round Top. Live Oak Art Center. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-8385 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

27—AUSTIN: A. Mozart Fest Presents: Mozart Birthday Celebration Concert Features pianist Anton Nel and the A. Mozart Fest Chamber Orchestra, plus soprano Janeene Williams performs the Concert Aria. First Baptist Church. www.amozartfest.org 512/371-7217 HILL COUNTRY

27—LIVINGSTON: Alabama-Coushatta Children’s Powwow www.alabama-coushatta.com 936/563-1100 PINEY WOODS

27—ORANGE: Woven Harmony Offers a collaborative experience featuring Robert Bluestone on classical guitar and silk weaver Rebecca Bluestone. Lutcher Theater. www.lutcher.org 409/745-5535 GULF COAST

27—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Taste of the Island Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. SPI Convention Centre. 956/761-4412 GULF COAST

27-May 11—TYLER: Graham Williford’s America Exhibition from the collection of this late Fairfield native who encouraged 20th century appreciation for American artists at a time when all-things European were the rage. Tyler Museum of Art. 903/595-1001 PINEY WOODS

28—PORT ARANSAS: Port Aransas Merchant’s Dine Around Enjoy samples from restaurants and local shops. www.portaransas.org 800/452-6278 GULF COAST

29—NACOGDOCHES: Stephen F. Austin State University Wind Ensemble Begins at 7:30 p.m. W.M. Turner Auditorium. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/240-ARTS PINEY WOODS

29—TYLER: Swan Lake St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre performs. Begins at 7:30 p.m. University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS

30—EL PASO: Gypsy Traces the glitzy showbiz rise of two daughters, fueled by an ambitious stage mother, as her dream turns them into stars. Plaza Theatre. 915/544-8444 or 800/714-5331 BIG BEND COUNTRY

31—AUSTIN: I Dream A World Experience the concert program that Conspirare will present at the Eighth World Symposium on Choral Music in July 2008 in Copenhagen. University Presbyterian Church. www.conspirare.org 512/476-5775 HILL COUNTRY

31—NACOGDOCHES: Stephen F. Austin State University Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Tour Begins at 7:30 p.m. W.M. Turner Auditorium. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/240-ARTS PINEY WOODS

31-Feb. 3—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days www.firstmondaycanton.com 903/567-6556 PRAIRIES AND LAKES

31-Feb. 3—PORT ARTHUR: Mardi Gras Weekend Includes parades, headliner bands, carnival rides, arts & crafts, and strolling street entertainers. Downtown Port Arthur. www.portarthur.com/mardigras 409/721-8717 GULF COAST

31-Feb. 17—SAN ANTONIO: Stock Show & Rodeo Includes named entertainment, rodeo, carnival, exhibits, horse show and livestock show. 3201 E. Houston St. www.sarodeo.com 210/225-5851 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS

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