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Jack Frost will be at the Discovery Place Interactive Museum, 215 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday. He is there to share stories, cookies and milk with people of all ages. Guests can have their picture made with Jack and make cookie cutters in the Tinkering Studio. For more information, call 903-793-4831.

Redwater High School Choir has a Madrigal Feast from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the high school’s Student Center, 120 Red River Road N., Redwater, Texas. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students.

Texas High School Tiger Band Christmas Concert and Bake Sale/ Ensemble Music is at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas, on Monday.

Santa Claus is at Bank of the Ozarks, 5202 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Photos with Santa are free and light refreshments will be served.

New Boston (Texas) High School Christmas Concert is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1 Lion Drive, New Boston, Texas.

Atlanta High School Christmas Concert is 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at 705 Rabbit Blvd., Atlanta, Texas.

Redwater High School Christmas Concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school’s cafetorium, 120 Red River Road N., Redwater, Texas.

Maud Cardinal Christmas Concert is 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 389 Houston St., Maud, Texas.

Queen City High School Band and Morris Upchurch Middle School Band Christmas Concert is 7 p.m. Thursday at the Queen City High School gym, 905 Houston St., Queen City, Texas.

Texas High School Theater Christmas Performance is 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas.

Texas High School Tiger Theatre performs “What Could Go Wrong the Night Before Christmas” at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas. ALSO: Performance of “Junior B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

Christmas Drive Through will begin at dark and go to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at

Atlanta State Park, 927 Park Road 42, Atlanta, Texas. Around 43 lighted and decorated campsites will be on display. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Smokey the Bear and the Grinch will be available for pictures at Park Headquarters. Free hot chocolate and cookies.

Texarkana ISD’s Tuba Christmas is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Central Mall, 2400 Richmond Road, Texarkana, Texas.

Holland Gerald’s Company Dance hosts A Christmas Spectacular at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at 3809 E. Ninth St., Suite 4, Texarkana, Ark. All proceeds will be donated to the CHRISTUS St. Michael Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The event will feature special musical guest Anna Petrillo of New Jersey and holiday themed performances by local high school choirs, dance teams and the Company Dancers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at companydancetexarkana.com or at the door on the night of the performance. For more information, contact Holland Gerald at 903277-0729 or companydancetexarkana@gmail.com.

The P.J. Ahern Home, 403 Laurel St. in Texarkana, will have a an afternoon of

classic Christmas stories from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23. Admission is $5 per person or $20 for families of five or more. Refreshments will be available. Info: 903-793-4831 or curator@texarkanamuseums.org. Readings include “The Gift of the Magi,” A Christmas Memory,” “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and a four-person performance of “The Christmas Truce,” set in World War I.

Central Mall in Texarkana is having a Christmas Shopping Village every weekend through Dec. 24, with Christmas music today, Saturday and Sunday.

Today’s performers including Glenn Smith and David Richardson (AKA Dave and Smitty) with a Guitar Christmas Program at 7 p.m., On Saturday, a TAMA Mini Recital with Sidney Lightfoot on piano at 3 p.m. and Trevor Clayton family at 3:30 p.m., and possibly others; Randy Thomason at 4:30 p.m. and Ray Weathers at 5 p.m. Sunday performances, also.

FUTURE EVENTS

Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau hosts the 12th annual

Red River Mardi Gras Bash on Saturday, Feb. 3. Tickets are $40 and include a climate-controlled party tent. Attendees must be 21 and up. Info: 800-5518682 ext. 104, etelsee@sbctb.org or ShreveportMardiGras.com.

Newsong’s 2018 Winter Jam Tour

Spectacular is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at CenturyLink Center, Bossier City, La. Doors open and pre-jam party at 6 p.m. Performers include: Building 429, Skillet, Kari Jobe, comedian John Crist, speaker Nick Hall, KB, and Jordan Feliz. Billed as Christian music’s largest annual tour. Info: jamtour.com or318-747-2501. No tickets required, only $15 donation at door.

ARTS AND ENDS

The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council

Gallery presents “Art Glass” with James Hayes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through

today at the Arts Station, 200 East Division Street, Hope, Ark. Holiday and traditional glass pieces available. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $20. Info: 870-7778200.

Four-States Regional Art Club Member’s Show is being held through Dec. 15 at the Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana Library. Seventy-five pieces in seven categories are on display

Arts on Main will have open mosaic classes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays across from the Perot Theater in downtown Texarkana. Info: 903-792-8681.

Downtown Gallery/Studio 218, 218 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Ark., offers art

classes for adults and children, as well as jewelry classes. Inquire about art birthday parties and girls night out. Info: 903-826-3219 or 870-773-0472.

Regional Arts Center, 321 W. Fourth St., downtown Texarkana, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Tours are free. Info: 903-792-8681.

The Art Station, 200 E. Division St., Hope, Ark., is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Info: 870-777-8200.

MUSEUMS & HISTORY

Discovery Place Children’s Museum, 215 Pine St., has exhibit “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed” until Jan. 21. General admission is $5 per person, with members and children under 3 free. Info: 903-793-4831 or DiscoveryPlace@TexarkanaMuseums.org.

Four States Auto Museum, 217 Laurel St., Texarkana, Ark., offers a unique automotive collection. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Tours available by appointment. Admission is free.

The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site in Hope, Ark., offers exhibits and tours of the home where Clinton spent his first 10 years. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Free admission. Info: 870-777-4455.

Two Rivers Museum on Main Street in Ashdown, Ark., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Admission is free. Museum hosts Civil War and Weapons Exhibit.

Nevada County Depot and Museum is at 403 West First St. South in Prescott, Ark.

MUSIC

Trophy Husband play today at Fat Jack’s Oyster Bar on State Line Avenue in Texarkana. Info: 903-490-5470. [N]ertia plays Saturday during a benefit for the Surratt Sisters, and Vernon Hinesley & Troy Wilburn play Thursday.

Hopkins Icehouse, 3rd and Wood streets, Texarkana, Ark., has an Ugly Sweater Spectacular benefit with a Green Egg Giveaway and Southbound 71 performing Saturday.

Maytag Opry, 714 Hwy 71 S., Ashdown, Ark, home of live country music and dance, is open at 7 p.m. Saturday its new location, featuring the Maytag Opry Band, with special guest Edna Wyant, Frank Ross, Carl Jackson and Dee Bell. Info: 903-293-5898.

The Edge of Texas Band plays The Over 30 Dance Club from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. tonight at the Texas Elks Lodge, 3702 New Boston Road. Admission is $5 for members and $6 for guests. Membership not required. For reserved seats, call Janet at 903-832-4496.

Locked & Loaded is at the Billy T. Norton VFW, U.S. Highway 82, Texarkana, Ark., at 8 p.m. tonight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Non-smoking. Cover $8. Members and visitors 21 and up welcomed. You don’t have to be a veteran to attend. Info: 870-772-1772.

Verona’s, 218 Broad Street, Texarkana, Ark., has jazz with Tonk and Barbara 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays.

Music City Texas in Linden, Texas, presents a White Christmas Ball will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday with dinner and dancing. Semi-formal attire. Info: 903756-9934.

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

Double R International Room, 6900 N. State Line, has Freddyvon & Vicki doing karaoke at 9 p.m. Fridays.

Pop’s Place, 6701 East Broad St., has Know It All Trivia at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and Texarkana Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. every third Thursday.

Fat Jack’s Oyster Bar, 3324 N. State Line Ave. in Texarkana, has live action trivia game shows at 8 p.m. every Sunday. Free to play and prizes for winners.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3407 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Ark., has karaoke with Jonathan Lenaway from 8 p.m. today until midnight. Must be 21 or over.

Texarkana Moose Lodge, 415 South Robinson Road, hosts karaoke with Luke Kilgore from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday night. Members and guests. No cover charge.

Texarkana Elks Lodge, 3702 New Boston Road, has TNA karaoke on Saturday. Call 903-832-5405. No cover. Smoke Free. Second Saturday of the month.

Ted’s Hog Wild Sports Grill, Ashdown, Ark., on Lake Millwood, has karaoke every Friday night. Memberships are available. Info: 870-898-3693.

Backyard Social Club, Foreman, Ark., has karaoke at 8 p.m. every Friday.

Moonlight Entertainment and Karaoke, 26 E. Commerce St. in Ashdown, is open at 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday with Wayne and Shannon. Family environment and alcohol and smoke free.