Top 10 Things to Do in Texarkana December 17-23, 2018

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TRAHC presents Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays
Friday, Dec. 21
7:30 p.m. in the beautiful historic Perot Theatre. From Australia to Texarkana – just for YOU! International successes Ten Tenors will get you and your family into the holiday spirit, with holiday favorites, charm, camaraderie and amazing vocal power! 903.792.4992 or trahc.org

2. FIRST ANNUAL! Perot Holiday Traditions Festival
Saturday, Dec. 22
Fun family-friendly shows throughout the day. Food trucks, vendors, crafts, refreshments, Santa, and festive movies throughout the day in the Perot Theatre. The Polar Express (10:30 AM); How the Grinch Stole Christmas-short (1PM); Elf (1:30 PM); It’s A Wonderful Life (7PM). $5 for Double Feature and Short Film. $7 for all movies. $5 for Evening Movie only. Call 903-792-4992 to purchase tickets. Presented by The City of Texarkana, Texas, Perot Theatre, and TRAHC.

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3. Monday, Dec. 17
Christmas Photos with the Grinch
4-7 p.m. at LifeNet EMS, 6225 St. Michael Drive. Join us at LifeNet EMS and take photos with the Grinch in his best Christmas dress! Come and Go and FREE. Bring your camera, your smiles, and your holiday cheer. Free craft activities for parents to do with children while waiting to see the Grinch. Learn more.

4. Dec. 21 + Jan. 2-6
Four Days of Christmas
Northridge Country Club, 1-4 p.m. daily. Christmas Holiday Camp at Northridge Country Club for ages 5-14. Not just for members only! But you MUST pre-register. Tennis, games, lots of fun activities! $30 per day. 870.718.9903.

5. Thursday, Dec. 20
Primal Flow Studios Holiday Party & Free Style Open Studio
6-10 p.m. Music, food, beautiful original artwork for last-minute gifts, AND open studio for free-style painting! $20 + cost of materials (purchased in studio). Come paint whatever you like, however you like – experiment with new colors and techniques in a professional studio with all materials provided! No RSVP necessary. All ages (6+) welcome, but all children should have 1 adult helper! Learn more.

Sunday, Dec. 23
Children’s Acrylic Pouring Class
2-4 p.m. Join Kegan for this fun and unique Children’s Group Class to learn the basics of the chemistry, techniques, and therapeutic qualities of fluid artwork! Children 6-12 yrs with one adult PER child. Ticket covers materials for each child AND their adult helper. Each student will have the opportunity to learn various techniques and paint multiple pieces (min 2); pick up one week later after dry. Learn more.

6. Thursday-Friday, Dec. 20-21
Live Music in the Lounge at Twisted Fork
7:30-11 p.m. Thursday, Mackensie & Dustyn; Friday, Bryan Foreman Trio, plus trivia every Saturday night at 7 p.m. Prizes for top three places! Learn more.

7. Friday, Dec 21
Maytag Opry Friday Night Entertainment
7-10 p.m. Live country music every Friday night–old-fashioned County & Western live band music with dancing. It can’t get much better than this! Come on out and enjoy the entertainment in a clean, smoke-free environment! $10 to get in the door.
Don’t forget that we moved back to our original location on 908 3rd Street in Texarkana and we are back to Friday nights! Learn more.

8. Friday, Dec. 21
Walk Through Nativity at Hardy Memorial UMC
6-9:30 p.m., last tour begins at 9 p.m. We are bringing our drive-through nativity inside again! Park your cars & come inside for a guided walk through our town of Bethlehem. Enjoy crafts & refreshments, then grind some frankincense and myrrh to take home with you. Learn more.

9. Saturday, Dec. 22
Teddy Bear Tea
2-3 p.m., Discovery Place Interactive Museum by Texarkana Museums System. Enjoy tea time with your favorite teddy bear, featuring tea, sandwiches and little snacks. $3 Members; $8 Non Members. Learn more.

10. Saturday, Dec. 22
Merry Murder Mystery Dinner
6:30-9 p.m., Ahern House, presented by Texarkana Museums System. Join TMS for a night of murder and ugly Christmas sweaters on December 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the P. J. Ahern Home Museum. Throw on your tackiest holiday fashions and help solve a murder while you enjoy a scrumptious dinner. Tickets are $40 per person for non-members or $35 for TMS members. Couples are $75 for non-members or $70 for TMS Members. Learn more.