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The 152nd Birthday of Scott Joplin is to be celebrated with an exhibit and silent auction of the new H.M. Fort painting “Scott Joplin at Orr School Texarkana” through Saturday, Dec. 12 at the 1894 Gallery, at the corner of Front and Olive streets in downtown Texarkana. AND: KTXK-npr 91.5 FM Radio is running a contest to win dinner for two. Info: 903-490-5471 or scottjoplinsg@rocketmail.com.
Primal Flow Studios, 614 E. 7th St., Texarkana, Ark., has reopened with a new Art & Gifts Showroom. A Pop-Up Holiday Shoppe featuring local artisans and crafters is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 18. Masks are required upon entry, and no-contact shopping, shipping and delivery options are available. Info: PrimalFlowArt.com.
Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council along with Women for the Arts and For Arts’ Sake Gift Shop has an Open House and Arts Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, featuring local and regional artisans offering handmade gifts. Scarves, jewelry, art, soaps, ornaments, baked goods and more items will be available. Masks, social distancing, and sanitation guidelines are in place. Info: 903-792-8681 or trahc.org.
CANCELLATIONS & POSTPONEMENTS
The Run The Line half-marathon set for Feb. 2021 has been canceled.
The Texarkana Cotillion Club has postponed the 2020 Debutante Ball.
The Great American Conference, Russellville, Ark., has suspended all fall and winter sports through Dec. 31.
The 2020 Dragon Boat Festival hosted by HandsOn Texarkana has been canceled. The 2021 event is scheduled for May 22, 2021.
Party with Picassos “Roaring ’20s Style” and accompanying events have been canceled for 2020. The next Picassos event is scheduled for March 27.
Friends of the (Texarkana) Library bookstore remains closed until further notice.
Border Lows Camping Club has canceled all group campouts until further notice.
The Delta Roots Music Festival, Helena, Ark., has been postponed until April 24.