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Top 10 Things to do in Texarkana 1/18/2021 – 1/26/2021

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Spotlight On


1. Martin Luther King Jr. Program
Monday, January 18

Theme: The Fierce Urgency of Now
YouTube Channel: Greater Texarkana Branch NAACP and Facebook (Live Streaming at 1:00pm)
Keynote: Dr. Loren Robinson, VP Medical Affairs, CHRISTUS St. Michael
 

2. Inauguration Day
Wednesday, January 20
The 46th President of the United States will be sworn in on Wednesday, Jan. 20 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Both the vice president-elect and president-elect will take Oaths of Office, which takes place at 12PM ET, followed by an inaugural address. Here is a full list of inauguration events scheduled for this week. 

President-elect Biden is planning to host a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 19 — the night before he is inaugurated president. A Washington, D.C., ceremony will feature a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and cities and towns are invited to illuminate buildings and ring church bells at 5:30 p.m. ET that day as part of a national moment of unity and remembrance.
 

And Don’t Forget
 

3. Introduction to Adobe Illustrator – Texarkana College
Wednesday, January 20

Registration is now open for Introduction to Adobe Illustrator! In this course, students will gain an understanding of the usage of a vector based platform. Students will also receive an overview of all the tools in the tool palette, while focusing on the implementation of the most common and versatile tools. This knowledge will be put into practice as students will complete several small projects and have the opportunity to request instruction on specific tasks.
Register here. 

 

4. Texarkana Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, January 21
The Texarkana Jazz Orchestra performs every third Thursday at Pop’s Place! Learn more here.
 

5. The Music of John Williams
Saturday, January 23
Join the TSO for an evening of some of the most beloved movies, by the world’s most prolific composer of all time. Learn more!
 

6. Paint Your Pet at Redbone
Saturday, January 23
Paint Your Pet is back in 2021 by popular demand! Join us at the famous Redbone Magic to paint your very own pet! After you register, send Shea your pet photo at shea@paintwithcolorhype.com. She will sketch out your pet and provide step by step instructions for painting your fur baby. She will also be there to guide you through any challenges with your painting! Your first drink is included (exceptions apply)! Learn more.
 

7. Rewind at 67 Landing
Saturday, January 23
Rewind will be rocking out on the Patio at 67 Landing this weekend! Learn more here.
 

See Also

8. Murder Mystery Dinner at P.J. Ahern Home
Saturday, January 23

It’s Spring 1971 and someone has broken into the Federal Bureau of Investigation office in Media, Pennsylvania. FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover, has called a press conference to reveal details of the investigation, but his report is interrupted by MURDER! Roy Bradbury- reporter for the notorious scandal sheet, EyeSpy- falls dead at Director Hoover’s feet! Law enforcement begins the hunt for the killer and you’re a suspect!
The party begins 6:00 p.m. on January 23 at the P. J. Ahern Home, 403 Laurel Street. Admission is $40 each or $35 for TMS members. Couple ticket is $70. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. For more information, call 903-793-4831.
 

9. Play Disc Golf at Spring Lake Park
Enjoy our beautiful parks in Texarkana, USA! 
 

10. STAY COVID SAFE
Be part of the solution. Imagine if we each did our own part to protect our first responders, front line workers, AND our families? Masks work. Wear them. Take advantage of this holiday to do special things with your immediate family. The possibility: your kids will remember this time with special affection as the time they had you to themselves! 

Submit YOUR events – virtual or real – to the GOTXK Calendar
Help us all to stay connected and submit your virtual events here!

Go to goTXK.org/calendar to check out ALL of the events being held this week in Texarkana USA!

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