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Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas, presents

“Baby Girl 2 My Dad Is Dope” at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Tickets are $20. Info: 940-389-5802 or womanwithavision.net.

Marshall Regional Arts Council hosts “A Night of Jazz” with Maryah McHam and Martyn Popey at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at OS2 Pub, 105 E. Houston St. Info: 903-935-4484 or marshallartscouncil.org.

The 112th annual State Fair of Louisiana

will be held through Nov. 11 at the Louisiana Fairgrounds, Shreveport, La. An interactive exhibit “Pinball-An American Game Experience” will be featured. Info: StateFairofLouisiana.com.

Texarkana Regional Chorale presents a Mistletoe Fair Showcase at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Four States Fairgrounds, featuring popular Christmas selections and an audience sing-a-long. Mistletoe Fair admission required.

Perot Theatre, 321 W. 4th St., hosts comedian

Rodney Carrington performing at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28. Tickets are available at the theatre box office or online at perottheatre.com.

Choctaw Casinos, 4216 S. Hwy 69/75, Durant, Okla., has Jason Aldean performing on May 25,

2019. Tickets begin at $100 and are available at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Info: choctawcasinos.com.

ARTS AND ENDS

TRAHC has various exhibitions, including

“Pop-Up Picassos: Local Artists Exhibit” from Monday through Nov. 3 with a silent auction; Allen Phillips: Liquid Soul” from Nov. 8 through Jan. 12; and “Charlie Cook: The Beauty We

Love” from Nov. 15 through Jan. 26.

The Art Station, 200 E. Division St., Hope, Ark., hosts Sue Allen Pico presenting paintings and other items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 15. The station is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Info: 870-7778200.

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.

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.

MUSEUMS & HISTORY

Hempstead County Bicentennial Committee is sponsoring a time capsule as part of the county bicentennial. All citizens of the county may turn in one sheet of paper, available online or at the Chamber of Commerce, to be microfilmed and placed into the capsule, with communities asked to donate artifacts or items to be added. All letters and items are needed by Nov. 3. T-shirts are being sold with proceeds going towards the bicentennial celebration, taking place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. There is a registration fee of $25 for 10x10 booths for the day, along with food truck vendors. Info: 870-777-3640, hopemelonfest@yahoo.com, or hempstead200.com.

Texarkana Museums System conducts an after dark walking tour at 9 p.m. Saturday. The tour combines entry into first floor exhibitions at Ace of Clubs House and P.J. Ahern, and sites in between. Admission is $15, $10 for museum members, and must be purchased in advance at texarkanamuseum.org/shoponline.

Museum of the Red River, Idabel, Okla., has its Fall Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Saturday. Info: museumoftheredriver.org/artsof-the-southwest/.

P.J. Ahern House, 403 Laurel St., Texarkana,

Ark., hosts “Gracefully Southern: Mourning

Customs of the Victorian South” through Wednesday. Entry is included with the regular rate of $5 and free for museum members.

Joseph Ramond II Fine Art presents a seven artist show from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Omega Building, 216 Olive St.. Light appetizers and drinks, no admission charged. Info: 903-280-5878.

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 exhibits.

Nevada County Depot and Museum is at 403

West First St. South in Prescott, Ark. Fat Jack’s, State Line Avenue, Texarkana,

hosts Black Strap today, One Night Stand during a Halloween party on Saturday, Halloween Karaoke, wear a costume,

on Wednesday, and Dave Almond on Thursday.

MUSIC

Maytag Opry, 714 Hwy 71 S., Ashdown, Ark, home of live country music and dance, at 7 p.m. Saturday will feature the Maytag Opry Band with special guests Ray Wingfield, Scott

Bachhofer and Charlie Causey. Info: 903-2935898 or 903-490-0953.

Over 30 Dance Club hosts Henry Matthews and Country Plus from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at Texarkana, Texas, Elks Lodge 3702 New Boston Road. No outside drinks allowed. Admission is $5 for members and $6 for guests. Membership is not required. For reserved seating, call Janet at 903-832-4496.

Durango will perform from 8 p.m. today to midnight at Billy T. Norton VFW Post 4562, U.S. Highway 82 E. Cover is $8. Membership not required. For more information, contact 870772-1772.

Scottie’s Grill, 8400 W. Seventh St., Texarkana, Texas, has Parker McCollum on Saturday, Nov. 2. Info: 903-838-4745. Music City Texas in Linden, Texas, presents

Christmas with the Bellamy Brothers is at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Tickets available Sept. 17, $35. Info: 903-756-9934 or musiccitytexas.org.

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

Double R International Room, 6900 N. State Line, has Freddyvon and Vicki hosting 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.

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 second Saturday of the month. Call 903-832-5405. No cover. Smoke free.

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.

Ted’s Hog Wild Sports Grill, Ashdown, Ark., on Lake Millwood, has karaoke every Friday night. Memberships are available. Info: 870898-3693.