Things to do in Texarkana March 4 – March 12, 2024

1. Submit a Nomination for A Wilbur Award!
Deadline March 8
Take time NOW to LIFT up friends and neighbors for annual WILBUR AWARD honors! Deadline is March 8; nominations are now live at LeadershipTexarkana.com – Anyone can nominate – anyone can be nominated – for exemplary leadership and work in the community; three categories: Adult, Youth, Organization. A program of Leadership Texarkana since 1992 – in honor and memory of “Mr. Texarkana” Wilbur Smith.

2. Submit an Idea for Pitch It Texarkana
Deadline to Register: March 8
Do you have an authentic and innovative idea? PITCH IT at Texarkana’s Entrepreneurial Competition! Learn more.

SPOTLIGHT ON

3. Downtown Live
Friday, March 8
Join us at The Gallery at 1894 to view art and talk with the talented artists here at The Gallery. Learn more!

4. Wine & Jazz Gala
Friday, March 8
Harvest Regional Food Bank’s annual Wine and Jazz Gala at the Silvermoon on Broad, invites attendees to enjoy expertly selected wine and gourmet food pairings while enjoying live music and a silent auction. Wines will be paired with each gourmet item prepared by some of the area’s top chefs. Tickets are $75. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Learn more.

5. Masterworks IV: Transfigured Night
Saturday, March 9
Cheyenne Cruz’s playing has been described as “above and beyond the mastery of [her] instrument” and her compositions as “playful, full of humor and whimsy, almost filling the air with laughter”. Jorge Cruz is the principal bassoonist of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra and second bassoonist/contrabassoonist of the Abilene Philharmonic. Learn more!

AND DON’T FORGET

6. “Book Tasting” with Women Leaders and Readers
Thursday, March 7
Make plans to attend this exciting event! Learn more.

7. Paint Your Pet
Tuesday, March 5
Join us for a fun evening of painting your furry friend! Paint your Pet is back and is a fun way to create a masterpiece of your furry friend. This class beginner/intermediate friendly. Learn more!

8. Yoga at the Southwest Center
Thursday, February 29
If you’re looking for a way to wind down, don’t forget we have FREE yoga at the Southwest Center on Wednesdays. Learn more!

9. Space Buddies – Texarkana Public Library
Friday, March 8
Make plans to attend and learn more here!

10. 6th Annual Wagons for Veterans
Saturday, March 9
Make plans to attend this exciting event at the Four States Fair Grounds! Learn more.

11. Red River Little Britches
Saturday, March 9
Makes plans to attend and learn more here!

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