Nov-Jan: Christmas in the Forest Trail

Kilgore- The City of Stars by Linda Cortelyou

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Nov 10-Jan 2: ATHENS - www.athenstx.org  

Christmas Park Land of Lights… A drive through Christmas Park, open daily from 6-10:30 p.m. Features over four million lights 2,000 wood cut outs, over 60 scenes over one mile long! There are 50 motion controlled lighted scenes, six tunnels, eight arches and a concession stand. Santa Claus, starting Thanksgiving night. $20 Family Vehicle, $40 Commercial Van/Pick up Back End Loaded. 1500 N.W. Loop 7. 903-675-7469.

Nov 15-Jan 5: MOUNT VERNON - www.visitmtvernon.com

The Holiday on Ice Skating Rink…The Holiday on Ice Skating Rink will operate today through Sunday, Jan. 5 at Little Creek Park, Mount Vernon, Texas. Hours of operation are 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10:30 am-9:30 pm. Sat; & 1-5:45 pm Sun. Admission: $5 per person. The event is sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. 903-537-4365.

Nov 15-Dec 29: PALESTINE - www.palestinetexas.net

Christmas in Palestine… The holidays come early here in Palestine. We kick off the festivities with The Polar Express™ Train Ride starting in Nov and the activities continue all the way through the end of Dec. While visiting, be sure to admire the Christmas décor as you take a stroll and shop the beautiful historic Main Street District. See your children’s faces light up when they meet Santa at Santa’s Magical Workshop or at any one of the spectacular holiday events. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Palestine’s Christmas Parade of Lights the first Saturday in Dec, or other events like Ice Fest with a synthetic ice skating rink, Ladies Day Out shopping event, Breakfast with Santa and more. 903-729-3014.

Nov 23-Dec 1: NACOGDOCHES - www.nineflagsfestival.com

17th Annual Nine Flags Festival…Featuring the largest lighted Christmas parade in East Texas, a fireworks display, a Christmas tour of homes, “A Down Home Christmas” cooking show, pictures with Santa, "Holiday in the Pines" shopping extravaganza, a 5K Jingle Bell Run, a “Tour de Nac” bike ride, “An Old Fashioned Christmas” at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village and much more. 888-653-3788.

Nov 25: HUGHES SPRINGS - www.hughesspringstxusa.com

Holiday on First Street and Wine Tasting… Hours are 5-9 p.m. Downtown. 903-639-2351.

Nov 26: SAN AUGUSTINE - www.sanaugustinetx.com

The Christmas Lighting… Begins at 6 PM. Come early at 4 PM and have Chili at the Mathews Building while hearing Christmas music performed by Tony Wall. $5 per bowl.

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Nov 22: Local Author Book Signing, Lufkin

Texas Forestry Museum

ANNUAL "CHRISTMAS AT THE COMPANY STORE"
The Texas Forestry Museum will host a book signing during it's annual "Christmas at the Company Store" on Friday, November 22 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Local authors Winnie Graham and Jeanie Freeman-Harper will be available at 1:00 pm to sign copies of their books.

Dec 5-7: "A Christmas Classic" in Nacogdoches

Nacogdoches, TX

Nine Flags Christmas Festival

The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre along with the Nine Flags Festival will present "A Christmas Classic" by the Fredonia Players at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5 and 6, and at 2 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.

Nov 22-23: 21st Annual Milam Settlers Day

The Bevils Rangers - Entertainers Extrodinaire

Milam, TX

Live entertainment and music, cook-offs, quilt shows, demos, a wild west-style shootout and more.


www.milamsettlersday.org

2013-14: Art Museum of SET Events

Beaumont, TX 

2013-2014 Schedule 

There's always something fun and exciting going on at AMSET

Texas Impressionism: Branding with Brushstroke and Color, 1885-1935 – Sept. 21, 2013-Jan. 5, 2014

Nov 15-Dec 29: Christmas in Palestine

For a full calendar of holiday events, click here.

Celebrate Christmas in Palestine, TX

Special events and activities planned now through Dec. 29 make this holiday season an ideal time to visit the City of Palestine. The Polar Express comes to life at the Texas State Railroad beginning on Friday, Nov. 15.

Nov 10-14: East TX Pipe Organ Festival

Nov 16: Scotland comes to Camp St, Crockett

Ed Miller

CAMP STREET CAFE

CROCKETT, TX

Ed Miller, hailed as "one of the finest singers to come out of the Scottish Folksong Revival" and as "one of Scotland's best singing exports," is coming to Camp St. in Crockett, TX on November 16.

Ed is originally from Edinburgh, but has lived in Austin, TX for many years. He plays concerts, festivals, Highland Games, Burns Suppers and presents lectures and workshops across the US and Scotland.

Camp Street Cafe

www.campstreetcafe.com

215 S. Third Street  
Crockett Texas 75835

Doors open at 7:00pm

For Reservations Contact
The Gillette Brothers
(936) 544 8656; (877) 544 8656
gillettebros@campstreetcafe.com

Nov: Fall Foliage in Nacogdoches County

Fall in Nacogdoches County by Bruce Partain

Autumn may come a bit later in the Forest Trail, but the kaleidoscope of color it brings is well worth the wait.

In Nacogdoches County, deep reds and brilliant golds are already painting the landscape, contrasting with the evergreen pines for a impressive autumn display that will continue through the month of November.

The Nacogdoches CVB has shared a driving map to guide travelers along the numerous highways in the Forest Trail.

See the map below and visit Nacogdoches via U.S. Hwy 59, State Hwy 21 and State Hwy 7.

Nov 16: Equestrian Day - Beaumont, TX

GLADYS CITY WELCOMES HORSES FROM ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Yount-Lee Equestrian Day Celebrates Second Spindletop Boom


BEAUMONT – Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown, on the Lamar University campus, will celebrate Yount-Lee Equestrian Day on Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a day dedicated to learning about different breeds of horses.

Nov 9: Stephen Lang in Beyond Glory

Downtown Texarkana 

Stephen Lang Portrays War Heroes' Lives
Nov 9th at 7:30PM - Perot Theatre

Stephen Lang, award winning playwright, stage and screen star, presents the stories of eight veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, rendering first hand accounts of valor, which resulted in the nation's highest military award, the Medal of Honor. The oral histories of these eight men are brought to life through Lang's commanding performance, with a backdrop of video screens that occasionally evoke the turmoil of combat. Lang subtly moves through each man's story with a slight alteration of posture and vocal coloring to suggest a new personality.

The Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council

CALL THE PEROT THEATRE BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS AND TICKETS

321 W 4th St
Texarkana, TX 75501

Phone: (903) 792-8681
Fax: (903) 793-8510
Web: www.trahc.org

Nov 5-9: Free Museum Tours McFaddin-Ward

McFaddin-Ward House Museum 
Beaumont, TX
Free Museum Tours
November 5 - 9, 2013

Nov 8: Grant Workshop

Grants and Exhibitions Workshop
Learn about funding opportunities, traveling exhibitions, and other resources provided by:

Humanities Texas: The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities

Texas Commission on the Arts: The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Arts

Friday, November 8, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Nacogdoches Railroad Depot
101 Old Tyler Road
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961

The workshop is free and open to the public.

Athens, TX

Jefferson, TX